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People of the Plains: Hickoks teach music to students of all ages

By Jake Cole / WRITER | September 2

Their house is alive with the sound of music.Stephen and Karen Hickok, who respectively earned a Ph.D. and master's degree in music education, have given music lessons out of their home for 15 years, primarily to kindergarten through fourth grade children in the Auburn-Opelika area.

Alabama not affected by salmonella eggs

By Rachel Shirey / WRITER | September 2

An outbreak of salmonella in two Iowa farms has resulted in the voluntary recall of half a billion eggs since April.Wright County Egg Farms and Hillandale Farms, the supposed sources of the salmonella outbreak, distribute eggs to states across the nation

T-Pain Live At tiger nights

By Eric Austin / CAMPUS EDITOR | September 2

T-Pain wants to buy Auburn a drank.The University Program Council has announced the hip-hop superstar will send the Plains into an Auto-Tune frenzy Thursday, Sept. 23.

Jennifer Chambliss of Auburn and Patricia Contart of Florida enjoy an evening of jazz, drinks and laughter while celebrating Piccolo's one-year anniversary Saturday night. (Emily Adams / PHOTO EDITOR)

Piccolo celebrates first birthday

By Emily Adams / Photo Editor | September 2

With a bounty of libations, small bites and jazz music, Piccolo celebrated its first birthday at the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center Friday and Saturday.

Jim Byram and Sharon Tolbert discuss the $3.95 million grant for the new housing development plans on Martin Luther King Drive, Tuesday. (Maria Iampietro / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR)

Hearing pushes housing plans into development

By Katie Brown / WRITER | September 2

The first public hearing to discuss amendments to Auburn's Community Development Block Grant was held Tuesday morning.Under the Section 108 loan application, the city is requesting a loan of $3.95 million from the federal government.

College Colors Day declared by Riley, SGA

By J.P. Kelsey / STAFF WRITER | September 2

Mascots and other representatives from Alabama public colleges met in Montgomery on the steps of the state Capitol Tuesday.The gathering was in recognition of Gov. Bob Riley's "college colors day" proclamation.

(L-R): General manager Chris McBride and bartender Brooke Mobley toast opening night with co-owner Joseph Garofalo, Monday. (Christen Harned / Assistant photo editor)

Pub opens doors in Opelika

By Chelsea Harvey / STAFF WRITER | September 2

Despite celebrating the opening of Irish Bred Pub only three days ago, co-owner Joseph Garofalo already has high hopes for the business.

Organization offers 'sweet' deal

By Laura Maxwell / MANAGING EDITOR | September 2

The Black Student Union enticed prospective members at its first meeting

GE-Aviation plant to provide jobs

By Chelsea Harvey / STAFF WRITER | September 2

Alabama will soon be the new home of an environmental coatings facility for jet engine components.GE-Aviation, an international company specializing in the production of jet engines, recently announced its intention to open a plant in Alabama.

Students wait in line to get food from the Chic-Fil-A in the Student Center. (Emily Adams / PHOTO EDITOR)

Mandatory meal plan spurs student lawsuit

By Brent Godwin / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | August 26

Using your Tiger Card to pay for a meal on campus may be mindless to some, but to others it is a hot-button issue.

Auburn's 'Buddy Ball' remembered

By Jillian Clair / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | August 26

After students finish a meal at Sewell Dining Hall, they take their dishes to a window, where someone they've never met scrubs it with soap and hot water.Many students don't give the people who make their dining experience possible a second glance.

The Dooley's Blue Revue performed at the third annual "No Excuse" music festival on Saturday, August 21 in Kiesel Park. (Elaine Busby / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Music event raises domestic violence awareness

By Nicholas bowman / WRITER | August 26

The third annual No Excuse Music Festival filled Kiesel Park with music, food, local merchandise and a crowd of 300 people Saturday and Sunday.

Interest in ACT skyrockets among Alabama students

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | August 26

The popularity of the ACT among public high schools in Alabama has increased in recent years.Information released by ACT last week showed 30,949 students in Alabama public high schools took the test during the 2009-2010 academic year.

Under Armour showcases new sideline collection

By Alison McFerrin / STAFF WRITER | August 26

The Auburn University Bookstore held its first fashion show Tuesday afternoon to showcase fall fashions for both guys and girls.

Dawson dons duties as new police chief

By Darcie Dyer / WRITER | August 26

Newly appointed Chief of Police Tommy Dawson is excited about the return of students as fall semester kicks off.Detective Capt. Tom Stofer, commander of the investigation section, said he thinks Dawson's appointment to chief of police was a great move for Auburn.