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Construction of The Village is Coming to a Close

By Holly Hereth/Staff Writer | June 11

The construction on Auburn's new residence halls, The Village, is coming to an end in the coming months.

Cancer Summit Advocates Frequent Screenings

By Callie Garrett/Staff Writer | June 4

The state of Alabama is ranked in the top 10 for cancer deaths, and authorities are brainstorming ways to cut them down."The number one reason why we are in the top 10 for cancer deaths is because we are not getting the screenings like we should," said Paul DeMarco, state representative of Homewood.If people can get their regular screenings, doctors can catch cancer early on, which could lead to a higher survival rate in the state."We discussed at the Cancer Summit ways to pull us out of the top 10", said DeMarco.

Obama Names Sotomayor for Supreme Court

By Jaymie Bailey/Staff Writer | June 4

On Tuesday, May 26, 2009, President Barack Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor for the available seat in the Supreme Court.

Speech and Hearing Clinic Offers Free Screenings

By Jordan Brantley/Staff Writer | June 4

The Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic is offering a Hearing Aid Open House, demonstrating the latest hearing aid technology.It will be in the speech and hearing clinic in Haley Center.The open house will be held June 10th-12th from 9 a.m.

Fort Benning Expansion Brings Jobs to Lee County

By Stephanie England/Staff Writer | June 4

Auburn will soon feel the economic effects from the expansion of Fort Benning, including more jobs and more money.

Former Student Funds College of Business Professorship

By Michael Hansberry/Staff Writer | June 3

The College of Business received an endowment for professorship from one of its former students.Auburn alumna of 1988, Wendy S.

Bradley Byrne Announces Candidacy For Governor

By Holly Hereth/Staff Writer | June 2

Bradley Byrne, who recently stepped down as Chancellor of Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, announced his candidacy for governor of Alabama last Wednesday and was present at the Lee County GOP dinner in Opelika on Saturday.Byrne, a native of Mobile, served as chief executive officer of Alabama's two-year college system for two years before stepping down May 18.

Weaver Lecture Series Speaker, Wei-Jun Cai, Speaks on Global Change

By Courtney Johnson/Staff Writer | June 1

The Auburn Forestry Department welcomed Wei-Jun Cai as a guest speaker during the Weaver Lecture Series last Friday.The lecture series is sponsored by the Earl H.

PACT Board Guarantees Tuition Through Spring 2010

By Amy Bley/Staff Writer | June 1

The PACT Board voted May 20 to pay fall and spring tuition for program participants and adopted a resolution to conduct a financial study.This decision affects the 48,000 participants in the PACT Program.The program has lost over half of its worth in the stock market, but still has enough to cover the 58 to 68 million dollars required to pay tuition for the next year and to reimburse the initial investment of all participants.The Retirement Systems of Alabama is conducting a study to determine a source for future funding.This study will be presented to Gov.

Dowdell Unhappy With City Council Racial Setup

By Allison Clark/News Editor | June 1

Councilman Arthur L. Dowdell houses concerns for Auburn City Council's racial architecture, saying that it does not efficiently represent the black community."The black community makes up 17.5 percent of the population," Dowdell said.

Summer Art Club at Jule Collins Smith Museum

By Sarah Craft/Associate Copy Editor | June 1

The image that usually comes to mind when thinking of an art museum is one of somber patrons quietly contemplating serious pieces of professional artwork.However, any person who believes that type of entertainment is all that an art museum has to offer needs to visit the Jule Collins Smith Museum at 10 a.m.

The Market at Ag Heritage Park Opened May 21

By Andrew Sims/Online Editor | May 21

Despite the rain, vendors at the opening day of The Market at Ag Heritage Park Friday said it was a success.With booths ranging from fresh tomatoes and cucumbers to homemade grits and goat cheese, there were plenty of choices for those who braved the weather to support local Alabama farmers.Tommy Aplin, of Aplin Farms in Slocomb, was hard at work with his two children, Chesnee Grace, 4, and Graison, 11."We have been coming here since the market opened five years ago," Aplin said as he handed green tomatoes for his son to give to a customer.

Auburn graduate honored at Berlin Airlift exhibit

By Laura Vaughn / Staff Writer | May 4

A city shut off from the outside world left citizens desperate. Heroes stepped in to help and the Berlin Airlift was born. After World War II, Germany was divided between the Allied Powers and the Soviet Union.In an attempt to strangle the Allied Power's control over West Berlin, the Soviets blockaded western supply lines, leaving citizens helpless. Great Britain, France and the United States stepped in to help, airlifting supplies into West Berlin every day from 1948 - 1949. Auburn graduate and long-time resident, Johnie Crance, flew non-stop flights to provide West Berlin with supplies.Crance served as an Air Force flight engineer from 1946-1949 and 1950-1951 and completed 190 missions during the airlift.People like Crance made the Berlin Airlift one of the largest humanitarian aide efforts in history. At its peak, the airlift dropped 13,000 tons of goods per day.

Students should take precautions, "trust respected sources" regarding Swine Flu

By Natalie Wade / EDITOR | May 1

Dr. Fred Kam, medical director for the Auburn University Medical Clinic, said students should not be concerned about the Swine Flu, or H1N1 influenza.

Online ads survive economic slump

By Mallory Boykin / Campus Editor | May 1

Along with mini-feeds and bumper stickers, students are bombarded with advertisements for beauty products, apartments, travel agencies and clothing every time they log onto Facebook to see what their friends did this weekend. Social networking companies like Facebook are allowing businesses to utilize their popularity with young adults to reach their demographic. Brooke Ward, regional college relations manager for IES Abroad who advertises on Facebook, said there are three reasons why IES Abroad advertises on the Web site. "Obviously, it's one of the most used applications online by our target demographic, which is college students," Ward said.

Jared Robinett, a sophomore in business administration, counts the money he receives from selling one of his texts books back.

Selling books back for a quick buck

By Vicki Johnson / Staff Writer | April 30

As the semester nears an end, when money is a bit tighter at the end of the month and summer is practically around the corner, students can make a quick buck by selling back their textbooks.

State pre-K program tied for top in nation

By Kristen Bost / Staff Writer | April 30

For the third consecutive year, the National Institute for Early Education Research ranked Alabama and North Carolina as having the top pre-kindergarten programs nationally.

CityFest has largest turnout in history

By Lindsey Davidson / News Editor | April 30

Auburn CityFest held its 9th annual community event with its largest exhibitor attendance yet Saturday, April 25.More than 125 arts and crafts exhibitors set up camp at Kiesel Park to share the day of children's activities, dog walks, food and live music.

Tire plant closes leaving 1000 unemployed

By Loren Willis / Staff Writer | April 30

Michelin of North America recently announced the closing of the BFGoodrich Tire Manufacturing Plant in Opelika.

City Councilman does not regret actions

By Loren Willis / Staff Writer | April 29

Last Thursday City Councilman Arthur Dowdell pulled up some Confederate flags that had been placed in a cemetary by members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy to commemorate Confederate Memorial Day.