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Alabama evaluates state PACT

By Mallory Boykin / Campus Editor | April 15

Pact: an alliance, a deal, a covenant, an agreement. For most studens, that is what the word pact means, but for some from the state of Alabama it means a way to pay for college tuition.The Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Plan is being re-evaluated because of the economy.According to the Alabama State Treasury's Web site, the program lets people pay for college tuition today instead of when it is time to go to college.

Congress pushes back digital conversion to June 12

By Ellyn Zygoria | April 14

Congress' "DTV Delay" Act pushes the transition date from analog to digital TV from Feb. 17.

Credit card theft affects Auburn

By BRIDGETTE BONNER | April 8

Credit card theft has risen nationwide and Auburn has not been immune.

Resolution increases pay for legislators

By ALLISON THOMPSON | April 8

Alabama legislators passed a resolution that evaluates and adjusts their salaries monthly.

Obama considers 'regional differences'

By LAURA VAUGHN | April 8

Obama has new plan for plan for limiting carbon emissions will account for "regional differences."

Committee of 19 hosts Spring Hunger Week

By Allison Thompson / Staff Writer | April 8

The Auburn community will be battling hunger April 6 through 11as one student organization leads Spring Hunger Week. The Committee of 19, represented by members from every schooland college, is a campus organization aimed at fighting world hunger.The group works to fight hunger both locally and internationally byspreading awareness and leading and participating in events to curehunger. The committee's name was created based on the 19 cents it costin 2004 to feed a starving person daily.

Obama speaks about the economy

By Bridgette Bonner / Staff Writer | April 8

President Obama spoke to Congress for an hour about his economic plan last Tuesday.Some of the issues Obama focused on were education, healthcare, the war in Iraq and areas in which money will be spent to rebuild the economy."We will rebuild," Obama said.

Sheriff Learns to Share

By Reynolds Fuller / Staff Writer | April 8

Morgan County Sheriff with not feeding prisoners properly

Rapidly Declining Hiring Rates Not Good for Graduating Seniors

By Reynolds Fuller / Staff Writer | April 8

The declining economy is not only increasing the layoff rates, but it is negatively affecting the job market in other ways as well.

President speaks to Congress (from March 2 edition)

By Bridgette Bonner / Staff Writer | April 6

President Obama spoke to Congress for an hour about his economic plan last Tuesday.Some of the issues Obama focused on were education, healthcare, the war in Iraq and areas in which money will be spent to rebuild the economy."We will rebuild," Obama said.

University Theatre presents "The America Play"

By Laura Vaughn / Staff Writer | April 5

The Auburn University Theatre Department is famous for tackling innovative material. Their current production, "The America Play" by Suzan-Lori Parks is no exception. TIME Magazine said of Parks' work, "Her dislocating stage devices, stark but poetic language and fiercely idiosyncratic images transform her work into something haunting and marvelous." "I hope that everyone who comes to see The America Play leaves wanting to discuss the work," said Director Heather May. "The America Play" is set in a theme park, The Great Hole of History, which was created by an African-American gravedigger known as "The Foundling Father."The play follows his journey to discover his place in history as he makes a living imitating Abraham Lincoln. "There is absolutely no "right" interpretation of this play, and I hope that all who attend are willing to set aside an obsession with finding one plot line/narrative to follow to make sense of it, and are rather willing to sit back and let the play work on them subconsciously," May said.

Auburn hosts Jay Sanders Film Festival

By Amanda Irle / Staff Writer | April 5

The Auburn Hotel and Conference Center Auditorium hosted the 12th annual Jay Sanders Film Festival.

President addresses the nation, discusses economic plan

By Bridgette Bonner / Staff Writer | April 5

President Obama spoke to Congress for an hour about his economic plan last Tuesday.Some of the issues Obama focused on were education, healthcare, the war in Iraq and areas in which money will be spent to rebuild the economy."We will rebuild," Obama said.

Amsterdam adds valet service

By Ellison Langford / Associate News Editor | April 1

Amsterdam Cafe offers valet service to diners after 5 p.m.

Board reviews construction projects, sites

By Brittney Williford / Associate Campus Editor | April 1

Multiple locations around campus approved for future construction

Morning after pill available for 17 year olds

By Vicki Johnson / Staff Writer | April 1

U.S. District Judge Edward Kornan ordered the FDA to make the Plan B morning after pill available over-the-counter to 17-year-old girls.

Auburn-Opelika metro area continues expansion, records 1.9 percent growth

By Loren Willis / Staff Writer | April 1

Area ranked 54th in 2007-2008 top 100 fastest-growing areas

Nonprofit organizations gather to garner support

By Kristen Bost / Staff Writer | April 1

Nonprofit organizations suffering because of the poor economy met in Birmingham to discuss their options.