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Ron Sparks to Represent Democrats in Gubernatorial Election

By Laura Maxwell / Editor-in-chief | June 1

The results are in. State Agricultural Commissioner Ron Sparks has been nominated as the Democratic candidate for the governor of Alabama, as Rep. Artur Davis conceded. Sparks will be facing off against a Republican candidate who is yet to be determined.

Juveniles Charged With Breaking and Entering

By Maxwell Newfield / News Editor | June 1

Auburn Police arrested two juveniles for burglarizing motor vehicles at approximately 4 a.m. Monday morning.According to a news release, the two youths, a male and a female ages 16 and 17, respectively, were arrested in the 1200 block of South College Street.

Farmers Market Opens Thursday at Ag Heritage Park

By Lauren Nix / Writer | June 1

The College of Agriculture and Ag Heritage Park's annual summer farmers market welcomed 20 vendors from across the state on Thursday and approximately 300 customers.

Motorcycle Safety Program Expands Thanks to Grant

By Caitlin Myles / Writer | June 1

Motorcyclists will have a better opportunity to learn motorcycle safety and defensive driving techniques thanks to a $114,238 grant Governor Bob Riley authorized last week.

Men Charged with Burglary, Theft and Arson

By Maxwell Newfield / News Editor | May 28

Auburn police arrested two men yesterday on charges of attempted burglary, theft of property and arson.

Riley's One Step Closer to Shutting Down Illegal Electronic Gambling

By Blake May / Writer | May 27

The Alabama Supreme Court denied the attorney general's request to take over the Governor's Task Force on Illegal Gambling, giving the governor a boost toward his goal of shutting down illegal electronic gambling.

Auburn Student Honors Coleman in DANCON March

By Brian Woodham / WRITER | May 13

Even though he was stationed 5546 miles away on a peacekeeping mission at Camp Bondsteel in Kosovo, Auburn student and U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Josiah Greene found a way to reach out to Shon Coleman, a blue-chip offensive lineman from Olive Branch, Miss. who signed with Auburn in February.

Giuliani Encourages Students with 6 Leadership Principles

By Laura Maxwell / ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR | May 5

New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani spoke at Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum Monday about his six principles of leadership and how they relate to young people."Most of the time in college, I don't think you display leadership, you just learn about it," Giuliani said. "This is the time to really acquire the basic knowledge that you're going to use for the rest of your life. And I was taught one of the best ways to learn leadership was to copy it from other people."

Attempted Sexual Assault Near Campus

By Daniel Chesser / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | April 29

An attempted sexual assault occurred at an apartment complex near campus in the 400 block of West Magnolia Avenue between 1:40 and 2 a.m.The suspect is described as a muscular-built Hispanic male with dark complexion, 5'6", 150 lbs, wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans, according to Tommy Dawson, assistant police chief."If you see someone suspicious, particularly if they match this description, please give us a call," Dawson said. "If you see somebody suspicious, you can call 911 if you like, and I will send an officer out immediately to contact the person."A weapon was not involved in the incident."No weapon was used," Dawson said. "A woman was threatened, but no weapon was used, no weapon was ever seen."Not many other details are available at this time."I have got to be able to catch him first and then prosecute a case against him," Dawson said.Police are continuing to investigate the incident and urge the university community to be vigilant and exercise caution. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident should contact Auburn Police Department at 501-3140.

Hugs Come Swiftly to Auburn

By Callie Garrett / INTRIGUE EDITOR | April 29

After Taylor Swift spontaneously surprised Auburn students, she left many questions behind on how the surprise came about.Ryan Leander and Michael Wekall finally received the hugs they have been seeking from Swift, after receiving their third challenge via e-mail Monday at 12:30 p.m. Swift asked them to gather as many people as possible and host a karaoke show at 2 p.m. in the Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center.

Renting Textbooks Proves Viable Option

By Jillian Clair / STAFF REPORTER | April 29

If students who rented books from Anders want to hold on to their savings, they must return their books by Wednesday, May 5.Anders was the only bookstore to provide book rentals in Auburn this semester, offering immediate savings on more than 100 titles."You pay half of the new price whether it's a used book or a new book, and then we hold your credit card number in the system, and if you don't return your book, you get charged," said Julie Ward, Anders textbook manager.

'Mercury Man' Brought To Justice

By Ellison Langford / News Editor | April 29

He darts into classrooms and distracts tours.His naked, silver body attracting the eye of all who see him.Particularly the police officers who arrested him on Auburn's campus Friday afternoon."I can confirm on April 23, Friday, at 12:02 a.m.

PACT Dilema Finished

By Jennifer Beckett / WRITER | April 29

Corrections to wording in a bill that stabilizes Alabama's Prepaid College Tuition Program passed in the House and Senate Thursday.The corrections were suggested by Gov.

Rain Can't Dampen Festivities

By David Norwood / ASSISTANT MULTIMEDIA EDITOR | April 29

The 10th anniversary of Auburn's CityFest drew hundreds of vendors, performers and daytrippers to Kiesel Park Saturday, making for a slightly damp day of recreation.Morning showers and the threat of severe weather forced an early closing to CityFest, hosted by the Auburn Department of Parks and Recreation."We had a little more rain than sunshine this year, but our vendors and our volunteers and our sponsors and our citizens stuck with us and we had a great year," said Meg Rainey, Auburn CityFest co-coordinator.

Congress Overrides Veto, Allows Stronger Wine Sales

By Bree Bowen / WRITER | April 29

Bingo machines are not the only things Gov. Bob Riley seems to want to keep out of Alabama.Last week Riley vetoed a bill that would allow the sale of stronger wine in Alabama grocery stores, convenience stores and other retail stores."I think he's been pretty consistent in being against expanding liquor sales" said Sen.

Vets Visit WWII Memorial

By Katie Ehrhart / WRITER | April 29

Friday was a day of gratitude and appreciation nearly 65 years in the making.Eighty-seven World War II veterans from Columbus and the surrounding areas were honored for their service with an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C.

'Inappropriate Lobbying' Prompts Investigation

By Rod Guajardo/ MANAGING EDITOR | April 29

As many as 60 legislators and state officials may find themselves testifying in front of a federal grand jury in Montgomery Tuesday.A federal investigation, prompted by the Justice Department's public integrity unit, will look in to "inappropriate lobbying" thought to have been implemented by key supporters of the gambling bill, according to a report by The Associated Press.Sen.

People Of The Plains: Gafford Gives More Than Books

By Ellison Langford / News Editor | April 29

A modest warehouse in Opelika serves as a fortress against illiteracy.Cathy Gafford, executive director of Jean Dean Reading is Fundamental, acts as its commander.Gafford and her father started Jean Dean RIF in 1990 while he was serving as district governor of Kiwanis.