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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.

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.

Barbee puts ball in his court for upcoming season in new arena

By Lindsay Rife / WRITER | August 26

In a converted Coca-Cola warehouse, the Opelika Chamber of Commerce board members, community leaders and guests gathered for Business Over Breakfast with guest speaker coach Tony Barbee Aug. 25.

Ham topples Thompson in mayoral election

By Daniel Chesser / NEWS EDITOR | August 26

The residents of Auburn elected incumbent Bill Ham as mayor Tuesday.Ham said he was confident about winning the race, but knew nothing was a sure thing until it was finalized.

Block Party provides free food and fun

By Emily Adams / Photo Editor | August 22

Vendors lined the second and third floors of the Student Center Friday night during University Program Council's Block Party, enticing students to take interest in their business with promises of coupons, free trinkets and free food.

Emergency personnel respond to 'SOS' call

By Staff reports | August 16

Freshmen have a variety of experiences their first week of college, but witnessing a medical emergency is one that Nancy Padgett and Kati Osborne never expected.

Auburn Hopeful to Receive 2004 National Championship

By Brian Woodham / Associate Copy Editor | August 9

The Football Writers Association of America will discuss this week what options it could take if it strips University of Southern California of its 2004 national championship, with a decision expected before the start of the college football season.

Tax-Free Weekend Encourages Back-to-School Shopping

By Staff reports | August 5

Auburn and Opelika residents looking to save a little extra cash on back-to-school shopping will have the opportunity this weekend, August 6 through August 8, as local and state sales taxes are waived for Alabama's 2010 Sales Tax Holiday.

Citizens Will Bid Farewell to Summer at Town Creek Park

By Nicole Loggins / WRITER | July 29

As anyone who has ever dreaded back-to-school sales knows, August is about saying goodbye to summer.Auburn residents are saying their goodbyes to summer in the form of an evening block party at Town Creek Park. The Farewell Summer Block Party will be held August 5 at 6 p.m. The festivities include live music, door prizes and goody bags full of coupons donated by local businesses.

Alabama's Standards Lead the Nation with Disaster Protection

By Kendra Kelley / Writer | July 29

Alabama's Standards Lead the Nation with Disaster Protection Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005 and in 2010 most states still remain unprepared.After almost five years after Hurricane Katrina, a new report by Save the Children's U.S. Program reveals Alabama as the national leader in protecting children in disasters.

Auburn Division of Student Affairs Lays Off Eight Employees

By Max Davis / Writer | July 28

Auburn University's Division of Student Affairs is laying off eight employees because of budget cuts.Unfortunately, Auburn University could not escape the deep incision of budget cuts for this up-coming academic school year.

Grant Money Used to Make Auburn a Safer Place

By Lauren Nix / Writer | July 26

Auburn residents can feel a little safer knowing the people who protect them will now be a little drier and brighter.Alabama State Rep. Mike Hubbard secured multiple grants for Auburn's Police and Fire Divisions early this week."Public safety is really a great place to send these grants because they're out there servicing citizens everyday," Hubbard said.

Missile Facility Creates 300 New Jobs in Alabama

By Blake May / Writer | July 25

Gov. Bob Riley has successfully recruited the aerospace company, Raytheon, to build a new missile production facility in Huntsville that will create 300 new jobs.This agreement was reached on Monday, July 19, from Farnborough, U.K., where Riley, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama and the president of Raytheon were attending the International Air Show held outside of London.

Opelika Celebrates Year of Small Towns and Downtowns

By Lindsey Kaye Rodgers / Writer | July 20

Barbecue, historic buildings, a free concert by local artists and pony rides were just a few of the treats Opelika community members enjoyed Saturday during its all-day celebration.Celebrate Opelika, an event coordinated by the City of Opelika and Opelika Main Street, was part of The Great Alabama Homecoming.

Alabama Broadband Initiative

By Miles Murphy / Writer | July 20

The Alabama Department of Economic Affairs has been hard at work over the last few months pressing forward to assure that broadband Internet service is more available for those in need by starting its ConnectingALABAMA program."It's an effort to help increase access to broadband Internet service in areas without affordable options," said Mike Presley, ADECA spokesman.