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Hubbard creates commission to boost job market

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | February 17

In a bleak job market, Mike Hubbard, Speaker of the state House of Representatives, is working to give Alabama businesses a boost.Hubbard has created a commission that will collaborate with state business owners to increase job growth.

Cake contest brings back heirloom tastes

By Kala Bolton / WRITER | February 17

Heirloom cake recipes may be old, but the Lee County Historical Society made sure they didn't become stale at its first heirloom cake contest Saturday in Loachapoka.

People of the Plains

By Elizabeth Fite / WRITER | February 17

Sheriff Jones finds intrinsic rewards in his work for the county

Toomer's Corner oaks poisoned

By Staff reports | February 16

The Toomer's Corner live oaks on campus have been given little chance to survive after a lethal amount of herbicide was deliberately applied to the soil around the trees, according to Auburn University.

Auburn rallies to bury Bulldogs, 65-62

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | February 12

Sophomore guard Earnest Ross paced the Tigers with 21 points while junior guard Kenny Gabriel added 18 of his own to help give Auburn (9-15) its second conference win after defeating Mississippi State (13-11) 65-62 Saturday in the Auburn Arena.

Turnage wins

By Derek Lacey / CAMPUS EDITOR | February 10

Kirby Turnage won the SGA presidential election with 42 percent of the vote

Bar fight leads to hate crime accusations

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | February 10

At an Opelika bar Jan. 29, fists and accusations flew, raising questions about whether a bar fight was actually a hate crime.

Cowboy Roundup

By Kate Jones / WRITER | February 10

At Storybook Farm, kids are able to interact with horses and enjoy Western crafts

Special needs organization to benefit from run, ride

By Destiny Brown / WRITER | February 10

Five hundred to 600 bikers and runners will not only work to improve their health, but will also benefit a nonprofit organization when they participate in the 22nd annual Love Your Heart Run and 4th annual Crank Your Heart Ride at Chewacla State Park Feb. 19.

Civil rights and equality still issues for Dowdell

By Jeremy Gerrard / ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR | February 10

For almost 30 years, Auburn Councilman Arthur L. Dowdell has tried to make a difference in the community as a civil rights leader.

Commission drafts legislation for amendments to local laws

By Jade Currid / WRITER | February 10

Stolen guns, the office of constable, coroner's expenses, sales tax to be affected

So far, drought will not cause water restrictions

By Jenna Moran / ASSOCIATE COPY EDITOR | February 10

Despite the excessive rainfall Auburn has experienced the past two weeks, it is still one of the only cities in Alabama to be in an extreme drought condition.

Survivor in Wooten accident files lawsuit

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | February 10

After being hit by a car Nov. 5, 2010, Frankie Bell is suing for damages

People of the Plains

By Ellen Weathers / WRITER | February 10

City Manager Charlie Duggan has been serving Auburn for 20 years

Turnage wins SGA presidential election

By Derek Lacey / CAMPUS EDITOR | February 8

Tuesday night, after all votes were counted and all forms signed, Kirby Turnage took the title of 2011-2012 SGA president.

SGA candidates address issues during debate

By Derek Lacey / CAMPUS EDITOR | February 7

Parking, dining, graduation rates and the game-day experience were all topics that headlined the SGA presidential candidate debates, moderated by incumbent SGA President Kurt Sasser Monday night in the Student Center.

Local Egyptians join protests

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | February 3

As violence in Egypt continues to escalate, locals aim to raise awareness

CADC dean search nearing end

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | February 3

The four remaining candidates for dean of the College of Architecture, Design and Construction underwent the final phase of evaluation, campus interviews, Jan. 30 through Feb. 2.