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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.

Lee County Commission announces Master Plan

By Abby Townson / WRITER | October 21

The proposed Master Plan will help county officials plan for future developments--preventing urban sprawl is priority

FCC may dull shock of cellular bills

By Sarah Hansen / WRITER | October 21

The Federal Communications Commission released regulation proposals last Thursday in hopes of preventing customer bill shock.Bill shock is a sudden, unexpected increase in a consumer's cell phone bill.

Bentley, state Rep., discusses the importance of states being "laboratories for change" and taking the lead in health care policy. (Emily Adams / PHOTO EDITOR)

Gubernatorial hopefuls clash in on campus debate

By Staff reports | October 19

The two men hoping to become Alabama's next governor engaged in an hour-long debate in the Student Center ballroom Tuesday evening.

Late turnovers propel Auburn past Arkansas, 65-43

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 16

The Auburn Tigers forced three turnovers late in the game to beat Arkansas 65-43 Saturday in Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Auburn Icon's Legacy Lives On

By Jillian Clair / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | October 14

Beloved Dean James E. Foy embodies spirit, tradition and family of Auburn University

Lee County Fair entertains community for 66th year

By Jillian Clair / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | October 14

Funnel cakes, livestock shows, beauty pageants, the Scrambler, mullets--and of course, the Ferris wheel.The sights, tastes and smells of the Lee County Fair have come and gone for the 66th time.

Train's a comin'!

By Jillian Clair / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | October 14

Officials say railroad safety is usually the responsibility of motorists

Kent Owusu (right) and Mohammad Hossain (center) sample Samuel Adams Octoberfest. (Charlie Timberlake / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Oktoberfest

By Chelsea Harvey / STAFF WRITER | October 14

Auburn celebrates the 200-year-old German tradition with beer, brats and cheese

Shachar Newton displays his blacksmithing to onlookers Saturday. (Charlie Timberlake / Assistant Photo Editor)

'Second Saturday' re-enacts1800s with music, crafts, food

By Libby So / WRITER | October 14

It may be impossible to know what it was like to live in the 1800s, save for watching an episode of "Little House on the Prairie," but the Lee County Historical Society's Second Saturdays staff strives to re-enact the era as accurately as possible.

Spence McCracken, former Opelika High School football coach, now mentors at-risk teenagers. McCracken played on Auburn's football team and has received numerous awards. (Emily Adams / PHOTO EDITOR)

People of the Plains

By Brent Godwin / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | October 14

Former high school football coach now spends time mentoring at-risk youth at Opelika High School

Cosy Sheridan performs at Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship for the Sundilla Concert Series Friday. The next concert will be Oct. 22 and will feature Chuck Brodsky. (Christen Harned / Assistant Photo Editor)

Cosy Sheridan takes the stage at Sundilla

By Alison McFerrin / STAFF WRITER | October 14

A black drape served as the backdrop, twinkling holiday lights set the mood and the acoustic stylings of Cosy Sheridan filled the Auburn Unitarian Universalist building Friday night as part of the Sundilla concert series.

James Foy, Auburn icon, dies at 93

By Jillian Clair / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | October 9

James E. Foy, Auburn University Dean of Student Affairs from 1950-1978, died at the age of 93.Foy died of natural causes at Bethany House hospice of East Alabama Medical Center at 5:40 p.m. Friday, said Lee County Coroner Bill Harris.

SGA goes the distance for injured veterans

By Morgan McKean / WRITER | October 7

Kristi MeGahee, last year's Miss Auburn, is getting the city of Auburn up and running.This year's Fall 5K Oct. 17 will directly benefit Plainsmen in Action for Wounded Soldiers, a group created by MeGahee, senior in psychology, to raise money for the Lima Foxtrot Program for Injured Military.