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Auburn turns down PACT's request for help

By Christian Becraft / Staff Writer | March 25

The Prepaid Alabama College Tuition fund program is seeking a lending hand. However, the recession has most individuals and organizations working ambidextrously.Recently, the PACT Board asked schools throughout Alabama to offer a tuition discount for students involved in the PACT program.Officials at University of South Alabama, the University of Alabama System and Auburn University declined the proposal because they are not in a stable financial position to help out.Deedie Dowdle, executive director of the Office of Communications & Marketing, said as everything stands right now, Auburn University is expecting a $39 million shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year.With this potential loss, Auburn students should expect an increase in tuition this fall.

Booze cruisin' comes to halt

By Mallory Boykin / Campus Editor | March 25

Think before popping a top on a beer this summer while behind the wheel of a boat.A new bill, classifying a DUI resulting in a homicide as a class C felony, the same as if the accident occurred while driving a car, is making it's way through the Alabama legislature.According to the National District Attorneys Association, ndaa.org, a person convicted of vehicular homicide because of a DUI can receive a sentence from one year and one day to 10 years, and a fine of up to $5,000.Rep.

Auburn graduate inspires 1,300-mile charity 'adventure'

By Ellyn Zagoria / Staff Writer | March 25

The Fuller Center for Housing is holding its second annual Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure from July 10 through Aug.

Is Auburn's campus safer?

By Mallory Boykin / Campus Editor | March 11

One year later: what the tragedy of Lauren Burk has taught us

Hearing set for Lockhart

By Lindsey Davidson / News Editor | March 11

The Lee County judge presiding over Courtney L. Lockhart's case has scheduled a hearing for March.Lockhart, 24, of Smiths Station, was charged for the slaying of Auburn University freshman Lauren Burk of Marietta, Ga., March 4, 2008.Burk, 18, was killed by gunshot and found on Ala.

Proposed bill overhauls state ethics code

By Amanda Irle / Staff Writer | March 11

Money spent on gifts for public officials sought to be limited

Funding to fight domestic violence in Birmingham

By Allison Thompson / Staff Writer | March 11

$105,000 split among four Birmingham organizations

House urges BOT to recognize Foy

By Mallory Boykin / Campus Editor | March 9

Resolution passes through the House calling for Student Center to be named after Foy

Sticks field of artists

By Natalie Nettles / Assistant Intrigue Editor | March 9

Sticks Country Music Festival scheduled for April 17-18