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Ian Hogg (far left), a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, oversees members of his unit lifting an injured man into Hogg's humvee, on which he displayed an Auburn flag. Hogg served in Iraq from January to June of 2003. He is now fighting Lou Gehrig's disease. (Contributed by MISTY Hogg)

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Marine battles Lou Gehrig's disease

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | April 28

As a lifelong Auburn fan, 29-year-old Sgt. Ian Hogg has lived the words, "I believe in a spirit that is not afraid."

Visiting his son who attends Auburn, Richard Ramhold views a piece from the Edvard Munch exhibit Friday at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art. Munch is famous for his paintings "The Scream" and "The Kiss." (Rebekah Weaver / Assistant Photo Editor)

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Munch exhibit is a scream

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | April 28

The art exhibit of Edvard Munch, 19th- and 20th-century Norwegian artist famous for rendering human emotion through painting and print, ends April 30 at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

Gunter Nawrocki scores a run for the Mets Sunday at Billy Hitchcock Miracle Field, part of the West Ridge Baseball Complex in Opelika. (Maria Iampietro / Associate Photo Editor)

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Miracle League covers all the bases

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | April 21

For three years, the Miracle League of East Alabama has made sure America's pastime is accessible to residents with special needs in the Opelika-Auburn area.

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New campus wellness center promises to impress

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | April 21

Students and faculty gathered Friday afternoon in the parking lot off Heisman Drive for the groundbreaking of the new Recreation and Wellness Center.

Braxton Tanner performs as Miss Joan Oulett Wolfe. (emily Adams / photo editor)

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The full Spectrum of gender bending

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | April 21

Elaborate dresses, big hair and colorful makeup are not typical weapons in the fight for equality, but they were in full force Saturday night in the Student Center ballroom.

Earl Bryant of Valley, an apprentice blacksmith, makes a fireplace poker at the Battle of Loachapoka Saturday. (Emily Adams / PHOTO EDITOR )

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Traveling back in time

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | April 14

Second Saturdays presents a Civil War re-enactment and colonial arts and crafts

Chief of Police Tommy Dawson, Fire Chief Lee Lamar, Public Safety Director Bill James and Communications Administrator Benjie Walker listen during a Public Safety meeting Thursday. Each of their departments will lead a session explaining its duties. (Rebekah Weaver / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

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A closer look at public safety

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | April 7

The 10th annual Public Safety Academy features demonstrations of each public safety division through hands-on activities

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Lecture explores health topics

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | April 7

Next week, graduate students will have a chance to experience the concerns of the United States Surgeon General for themselves.

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Rodeo spikes prices

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | April 7

The Alpha Psi Rodeo, a spring tradition that has rounded up students since 1965, has undergone several changes for Saturday.

Auburn Crossing on Wire Road has received renovations and has been renamed The Veranda at Auburn. (Rebekah Weaver / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

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New management updates apartments

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | March 31

The apartment complexes Legacy at Auburn, formerly Auburn Trail, and The Veranda at Auburn, formerly Auburn Crossing, are undergoing changes to more than just their names.