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Group brings art to the 'layman'

By Ashley Marks / WRITER | February 4

A new non-profit arts organization moved in behind the glass of downtown Auburn.The arts-based group, the Layman Group, opened its first location in downtown Auburn.The office is located on the top floor of Behind the Glass boutique.The Layman Group began in fall 2009.The group held its open-house party Friday.

Poet reads poems, finds way out of labyrinth at Gnu's Room

By Nicole Emmett / WRITER | February 4

Scott Wilkerson, a poet and theorist, enthusiastically shared poetry from his new book "Threading Stone" at Gnu's Room Saturday night.The 22 listeners sat shoulder to shoulder in the bookstore as they sipped coffee and made requests for poems.Wilkerson's book is the second publication of Auburn-based publisher New Plains Press."I am delighted, of course, to be one of the first, but it is also an extraordinary amount of pressure," Wilkerson said.John Summerfield, creator and owner of Summerfield Publishing/New Plains Press, said he was impressed in a strange way when he came across Wilkerson's poetry."He invited me to his classroom to read my poetry," Summerfield said, "and that's when he let me know he was a poet and I read his manuscript."Summerfield said he and Wilkerson differ in the poets they admire, but they respect each other's work.Summerfield said he has known Wilkerson for three years and they have developed a great relationship."Scott is a funny guy, a wonderful poet and a great orator," Summerfield said.Wilkerson, a self-pro-claimed jokester, is a professor at Columbus State University who teaches English Composition and Creative Writing.He has written poetry for 20 years.

Council closes College Street for Big Event

By Laura Maxwell / ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR | February 4

A representative from the SGA made an announcement about the Big Event during Tuesday night's City Council meeting.The Big Event, which includes community service-based projects, will begin Saturday at 8 a.m.Since it is taking place Saturday morning, the City council agreed to close College Street, in between Magnolia Avenue and Thach Avenue, for the event.The SGA will be holding a blood drive Feb.

Auburn Signing Day 2010

By Staff reports | February 3

National Signing Day: Updates Every Hour With 2010 Football Updates

Auburn Signing Day 2010

By Staff reports | February 3

National Signing Day: Updates Every Hour With 2010 Football Updates

Auburn Signing Day 2010

By Staff reports | February 3

National Signing Day: Updates Every Hour With 2010 Football Updates

Auburn Signing Day 2010

By Staff reports | February 3

National Signing Day: Updates Every Hour With 2010 Football Updates

Auburn Signing Day 2010

By Staff reports | February 3

National Signing Day: Updates Every Hour With 2010 Football Recruits

Auburn Signing Day 2010

By Staff reports | February 3

National Signing Day: Updates Every Hour with 2010 Football Recruits

Auburn Signing Day 2010

By Staff reports | February 3

National Signing Day: Updates Every Hour with 2010 Football Recruits

Dillard Hammett, State Vice Chair North of ESGR, presents the Seven Seals award to Hans van der Reijden, Managing Director of AU Conf. Center. Emily Adams/ ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR

Auburn Hotel Accepts Seven Seals Award

By Bree Bowen/ STAFF WRITER | February 1

The Hotel at Auburn University was honored by the Department of Defense Jan. 28 for its outstanding reinforcement of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).

University professor experiences Haiti disaster firsthand

By Maxwell Newfield / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | January 28

Jan. 12, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the island nation of Haiti, with the epicenter 15 miles southwest of the nation's capital city, Port- au-Prince. The United States Geological Survey said the earthquake was the strongest in the area since 1860 and it killed over 110,000 people, according to Haiti's Interior Ministry.

Alabama Elected Officials Hit the Textbooks

By Anna Schierholz / WRITER | January 28

Alabama elected officials will be heading back to the classroom for mandatory ethics training because of a bill passed by a House committee.Legislators, mayors, city council members, lobbyists and county commissioners will be some of the officials required to attend the training classes.The House Judiciary Committee approved the bill presented by Rep.

Program attempts to 'Scale Back Alabama'

By Jake Mastroianni / WRITER | January 28

For those who have made weight loss one of their New Year's resolutions, Scale Back Alabama may be able to help.Until tomorrow, people can go to various locations to weigh in and enter into the contest. This is the fourth year Alabama has conducted the program and representatives say its success grows each year

Obama's First State of The Union Address

By Jillian Clair / STAFF REPORTER | January 28

President Barack Obama gave his first State of the Union address Jan. 27.Obama focused on economic reform, innovation and bipartisan cooperation.Obama acknowledged the unpopularity of the bank bailout, but said it was necessary to keep the nation from going further into recession.

Cake, lace, flowers

By Laura Maxwell / ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR | January 28

Call it a passion. Call it an obsession. Call it wedding planning. Those planning their bigday had plenty to be passionate about and obsess over Saturday at the Qantum Communications bridal expo at the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center.

Prometric offers business students exam

By Crystal Cole / STAFF WRITER | January 28

The days of sitting in a classroom all semester and stressing over homework may be long gone with the release of Prometric's 38th DSST Credit by Exam subject in Business Ethics and Society.Jodi Katz, public relations manager for Prometric, said the exams are an alternative, flexible path to learning."A lot of time adults that go back to school don't have the time to sit in a classroom for a full semester," Katz said.

Taxis blame bus service

By Daniel Chesser / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | January 28

The black and yellow truth about taxis in Auburn is bar-hoppers are choosing an alternative to doling out dollars for a lift home.Instead of taking taxis, students are using the free Toomer's Ten bus system to get home, organized by the SGA, after a night at the bars.SGA said it organized the bus system to give students a way to avoid drinking and driving.But, while this service is free, it does not come without consequences.

Grant funds 'green' jobs

By Patrick Dever / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | January 28

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs was awarded a $6 million grant for "green" job training and establishing the Alabama Energy Sector Partnership program."This grant not only will help Alabamians reduce energy costs, it also will provide employment opportunities for many residents," said ADECA Director Doni Ingram in a press release Jan.

Committee passes PACT bill Tuesday

By Daniel Chesser / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | January 28

The Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability Committee met Tuesday to vote on a PACT program bailout for 45,000 remaining unfulfilled contracts.The committee voted 10-0 for the plan.Sen.