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Aerial surveying to aid county in project planning

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | January 20

Surveying throughout the county began last week as the Lee County Cooperative's Aerial Project took off.

The White Lotus Health and Wellness Center in Opelika offers yoga classes five days a week and Thai classes once a week. (Christen Harned / Assistant Photo Editor)

New yoga studio opens in historic building

By Kala Bolton / WRITER | January 20

Child's pose. Downward-facing dog. Mountain pose.Now Auburn-Opelika residents can learn these yoga poses in a brand-new studio.

Auburn graduate Michael Riggs and Rebecca Dobson, senior in biomedical science, have their photo taken with the Coaches' Trophy at Walmart Sunday afternoon. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Corporate sponsors bring Coaches' Trophy to Walmart

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | January 20

The Walmart on South College Street held more than clothes and groceries Sunday. It also housed the Coaches' Trophy from the BCS National Championship.

Opelika citizens debate grocery store reopening

By Alison McFerrin / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | January 19

Some Opelika residents will have to keep shopping around while the City Council deliberates whether it will allow a local grocery store to reopen.

Auburn's Alli Smalley lays in a basket around LSU's Taylor Turnbow in the first half. Auburn won 65-53. (Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

Women's basketball increases home win streak to five

By Victoria Rodgers / WRITER | January 17

The women's basketball team defeated the LSU Lady Tigers at home Sunday increasing their record to 11-7 (4-1 SEC).

Nick Fairley flys across the field before the game. (Emily Adams/PHOTO EDITOR)

Fairley joins Newton in declaring for the 2011 NFL draft

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | January 14

Auburn defensive lineman Nick Fairley announced Friday he will forgo his senior season to enter the NFL draft.

Cam Newton smiles as he celebrates the Auburn victory. (File photo)

Newton opts for NFL draft

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | January 13

With a talented senior line graduating, Auburn will now also have to fill its quarterback spot.

Tigers pull out 22-19 National Championship victory

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | January 11

Snap, place, hold, kick.It's a simple sequence practiced thousands of times between a longsnapper, place holder and kicker.

Monday classes, BCS viewing events cancelled

January 8

Because of expected hazardous weather conditions Sunday night through Monday, Auburn University will be closed Monday, Jan. 10.

Auburn coach Gene Chizik talks to his team after practice Thursday.(Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

BCS practice update: Day four

By Brian Woodham / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | January 7

The top-ranked Auburn Tigers practiced for two hours Thursday afternoon in shoulder pads and shorts at Scottsdale Community College in preparation for Monday night's BCS National Championship game against the second-ranked Oregon Ducks.

The Heisman finalists walk to the theatre. (Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

Newton brings Heisman back to the Plains

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | December 11

Junior quarterback Cam Newton became Auburn's third Heisman Trophy winner Saturday night.

Classes to begin on schedule, despite championship appearance

By Jillian Clair / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | December 7

Although the Auburn Tigers will travel to Glendale, Ariz. to play in the BCS National Championship Jan. 10, classes will still begin as scheduled that day.

The Auburn football team watches the BCS show Sunday night in Auburn, Ala. (Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

Tigers are Glendale bound

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | December 6

The Auburn Tigers will get a chance to cap off it's second perfect season in the last six years Jan. 10 in Glendale, Ariz., as they face the Oregon Ducks in the BCS National Championship Game.

Auburn rolls over South Carolina in a 56-17 offensive victory

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | December 4

Holding the South Carolina offense to only a field goal in the second half, Auburn won its second SEC Championship game 56-17.

Auburn's Cam Newton scores in the first half of the SEC Championship Game. (Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

Auburn leads South Carolina at halftime

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | December 4

Auburn finds itself in a position it hasn't been in too often this season, going into halftime with a 28-14 lead.

SEC Championship causes delay of parade

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | December 2

Over the river and through the woods, through downtown Auburn we go.

Auburn cans Bama in food drive

By Eric Austin / CAMPUS EDITOR | December 2

While the revelry of the dismantling comeback against the University of Alabama in the Iron Bowl last week is still soaking in, the University has another reason to showcase its supremacy over its rival.

A flying pig and a snowman adorn the brightly-lit apartment 26 at University Corner. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Apartment complex raises Christmas cheer standard

By Emily Adams / Photo Editor | December 2

'Tis the season for decorations, and one apartment complex is serious about lighting up.University Corner, near West Glenn Avenue, is shining bright, with Christmas lights on nearly every apartment.

Police strive to prevent thefts during winter break

By Jillian Clair / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | December 2

It's that time of year again--time for cold weather, Christmas trees, shopping and, of course, break-ins while students are away.Preventing burglaries is a joint effort between citizens and the Auburn Police Department, said Capt. Tom Stofer of the Auburn Police Department.

Christmas spirit rolls into the railroad town of Opelika

By Darcie Dyer / WRITER | December 2

Christmas tradition in Opelika is going strong as the town prepares to celebrate its 16th annual Christmas in a Railroad Town.The event will transform the streets of downtown Opelika into a Christmas wonderland Dec. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m.