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At left, Kevin Carrol, a sophomore in building science, and Trey Stephens, a sophomore in accounting, enjoy a spring day by throwing around a football at the fields off Donahue Drive.

Auburn's 'beaches' provide outdoor leisure for students

By Mallory Boykin / Campus Editor | March 25

Footballs flying through the air. Dogs catching frisbees. Friends sitting around hanging out. Students are taking advantage of the spring weather and open fields by the Auburn University Medical Clinic."We've always had some (students) there," said Assistant Vice President of Auxiliary Services Bob Ritenbaugh.

Lights go out for Earth Hour

By Allison Clark / Staff Writer | March 25

Anyone with a light switch has the power to "vote Earth" by participating in Earth Hour this Saturday.Earth Hour is intended to put a temporary halt on light pollution and wasted energy by asking businesses and homes to turn off their lights and bathe the planet in what proponents think will be a replenishing darkness."I think a lot of people use too much electricity," said Kristin Scurlock, a junior in civil engineering.

Classes tuned in for iTunes

By Allison Thompson / Staff Writer | March 25

Universities all across the county are moving to a new beat as they incorporate evolving technology into the classroom.Auburn professors can now deliver recorded lectures and other information to their students through podcasts using a new program called Authenticated AU iTunes.Students seem to like the idea of iTunes being used more in the classroom."It would be a great idea for professors to use podcasts for their lectures, because it would allow students to better understand what their professors are talking about," said Chris Hawkins, a sophomore in physical education.

Alerts issued for Mexican spring break destinations

By Lindsey Davidson / News Editor | March 25

Students may need to think twice before traveling across the border to Mexico this spring break.The U.S.

Jennifer Foster, right, attended the Auburn City Council meeting to show her concern about the possibility that a bar could be built so close to a day care.

Representative pulls application for bar near day care

By Natalie Wade / Copy Editor | March 25

Outraged citizens didn't need their five minutes of individually-allotted time during the citizen's communications part of the Auburn City Council meeting Tuesday.

Manufacturer pursues wood as an alternative to gasoline

By Morgan Stashick / Staff Writer | March 25

Alabama cities are striving to find alternate sources for fuel that will reduce their dependency on foreign oil.

Tragedy accompanies PCB festivities

By Reynolds Fuller / Staff Writer | March 25

Panama City Beach offered more than just carefree days of lying in the sun and MTV concerts for the thousands of college students who traveled to the Emerald Coast for spring break this year.For the past two weeks, it has offered tragedy as well.

House passes gourmet beer bill

By Zach McDonald / Staff Writer | March 25

The Alabama House voted on a bill allowing stronger, gourmet beers to be sold in Alabama. On March 3 the House approved 49-37.

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.