News

Predators phish for skin

By Brian Desarro / INTRIGUE EDITOR | October 28

Proactive approach to national phishing scandal proves valuable for Auburn

New York Times bestselling author Greg Mortenson, writer of "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time," addresses the crowd at Auburn Arena Tuesday. (Charlie Timberlake / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Author regales journey, career

By Laura Maxwell / MANAGING EDITOR | October 28

Though humanitarian work may not be everyone's cup of tea, Greg Mortenson has built a career out of helping others."I actually wrote 'Three Cups of Tea' because my wife said, 'You need to write a book so you can be home more,'" Mortenson said. "Unfortunately, it didn't quite work that way."

City prevents sewage issues

By Jillian Clair / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | October 28

Sewer systems, when run properly, are a city's best-kept secret.

Katie Hicks, store manager, carries bags of pink balloons to be released into the skies of downtown Opelika Friday. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Wrapsody raises cancer awareness through "Hope Floats" campaign

By Emily Adams / Photo Editor | October 28

Wrapsody released 600 balloons Friday, wrapping up its month-long campaign to raise money for the cancer center at East Alabama Medical Center.

Pope's Haunted Farm fosters fright for 17 years

By Jillian Clair / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | October 28

Screams and laughter fly through the air every year at Pope's Haunted Farm in Salem.From Oct. 8 to Oct. 31, Troy Pope and a small staff gather crowds on Friday and Saturday nights for a Halloween adventure much spookier than trick-or-treating.

DeWayne Reynolds, also known as dRmagic, makes balloon figures and animals at events in Auburn and the surrounding area. ( Maria Iampietro / Associate Photo Editor)

People of the plains

By Rachel Shirey / WRITER | October 28

Local entertainer creates balloon art, magic, smiles

Financial regulation could end free checking

By Jake Cole / WRITER | October 28

Free checking: a service one expects to see when opening a bank account.However, the financial regulation bill recently passed by Congress could send banks back to the days of monthly fees to make up for lost revenue.

Country club offers bridal open house and services

By Rebecca Croomes / WRITER | October 28

Brides-to-be were saving the date with photographers, beauty consultants and other vendors at the Saugahatchee Country Club Sunday during its first Bridal Open House.The doors opened at 4 p.m. to give visitors the opportunity to walk around the club's facilities and imagine themselves tying the knot there.

Food, flutes, fine art

By Katie Brown / WRITER | October 28

Locals enjoy a casual meal while the harmonic sounds of classical tunes fill the air for A Little Lunch Music

Cam Newton speaks at the football presser on Tuesday. (Todd Van Emst / Auburn Media Relations)

Chizik discusses Ole Miss and more at Tuesday press conference

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | October 26

Auburn head coach Gene Chizik held his weekly press conference Tuesday, coaching a No. 1 team for the first time in his career.Chizik said the next game at the University of Mississippi will be a difficult one for his Tigers.

Pumpkins, costumes and treats, oh my!

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | October 26

With Halloween just around the corner, the College of Architecture, Design and Construction is scaring up its 22nd annual Pumpkin Carve Oct. 29.

Female student struck in front of stadium

By Jillian Clair / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | October 25

A 19-year-old female Auburn student was struck by a car today at 1:58 p.m., according to the Auburn Police Department.

Tigers improve to 8-0 after third straight conference win

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 23

The Auburn Tigers (8-0) continued to run the ball with success, totaling 440 yards rushing and 526 yards of total offense to propel Auburn past rival LSU 24-17 Saturday in Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Broadband brought to rural Alabama through AU project

By Courtney Smith / WRITER | October 21

Broadband technology will be brought to more Alabamians, particularly those in rural areas, through a project by the University's Economic and Community Development Institute.

The invisible wall of don't ask, don't tell

By Daniel Chesser / NEWS EDITOR | October 21

ROTC student breaks silence amongst noise of policy change

Ron Sparks (left) and Robert Bentley (right), candidates for governor of Alabama, engage in professional debate in the Auburn University Student Center ballrooom Tuesday. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Sparks, Bentley showcase platforms for Alabama

By Staff reports | October 21

Auburn found itself center stage Tuesday evening as Ron Sparks, Democrat, and Robert Bentley, Republican, engaged in the second Alabama gubernatorial debate.

Miss Auburn University Rebecca Hart, junior in communication disorders, styles Aubie's whiskers. (Christen Harned / Assistant PHOTO EDITOR)

Cut-a-thon

By Sara Weeks / WRITER | October 21

Miss Auburn University, 2chic Salon and Boutique collaborate to raise more than $720 for Children's Miracle Network

Mitch Gooden (left) and Aaron Pollack (right) opened Flying Tiger Body Modification on South College Street Sept. 15. (Rebecca Croomes / Photo Staff)

People of the Plains: Entrepreneurs open student-oriented tattoo and body art shop

By Rebecca Croomes / WRITER | October 21

Los Angeles and Miami aren't the only cities where you can get a top-notch tattoo.The Loveliest Village on the Plains has a new custom tattoo shop, thanks to entrepreneurs Aaron Pollack and Mitch Gooden, co-owners of Flying Tiger Body Modification, which opened Sept. 15th.

New zoning district stirs controversy

By Alison McFerrin / STAFF WRITER | October 21

A public hearing at Tuesday's Opelika City Council meeting drew impassioned residents bent on protecting the historic downtown area.

Police receive grant to combat sexual predators

By Chelsea Harvey / STAFF WRITER | October 21

A $110,500 grant to the Auburn Police Division will help educate citizens about sexual predators and keeping Auburn children safe.