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News

SEC Championship causes delay of parade

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | December 2

Over the river and through the woods, through downtown Auburn we go.

Shannon Price and Dilbur Arsiwalla participate in a partner exercise that combines defensive tactics and offensive movements at practice Thursday. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Sports

Karate club teaches discipline, self-confidence

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | November 18

The AU Karate Club does not just train students how to defend themselves--it also teaches self-confidence and stress relief.

News

Black Friday attracts big crowds with low prices

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | November 18

With Thanksgiving a week away, stores and shoppers are preparing for the battle of the best buys on Black Friday.In the weeks prior to the sales, shoppers may search online and find the specials that will be offered on Black Friday.Certain websites, like Yahoo and blackfriday.info, post information, sometimes along with ad scans, about the sales.

Robbi Beauchamp, Relay for Life coordinator, wears a photo of her sister-in-law, whom she lost to breast cancer. (Maria Iampietro / Associate Photo Editor)

Sports

People of the Plains

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | November 4

Robbi Beauchamp turns grief into a battle against cancer in honor of her beloved sister-in-law

News

Pumpkins, costumes and treats, oh my!

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | October 26

With Halloween just around the corner, the College of Architecture, Design and Construction is scaring up its 22nd annual Pumpkin Carve Oct. 29.

News

Ask why before you buy

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | October 21

Customers buying products with the pink ribbon may unknowingly be contributing money to a contradictory cause

Sports

Pelva crucial to tennis success

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | October 14

Gabor Zoltan Pelva is in his fifth season with men's tennis at Auburn, and now he can add the title of associate head coach to his list of accomplishments.

Andrew "Gus" Clark of Fine Wine and Beer by Gus serves wine at a wine tasting in downtown Opelika Thursday. (Elaine Busby / Assistant photo editor)

News

Swirl, sniff and sip

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | October 7

Local partygoers enjoy wine from all over the world in downtown Opelika

Campus

Non-Greeks embrace independence

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | September 30

While many students can't wait for their chance to get a bid from a fraternity or sorority, there are many others who choose to stay independent and away from the Greek scene.

Scherer and Ouporov created "Language of the Birds" in 2009 using egg tempera, gemstones and 24-karat gold on wood panel. (Contributed by Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art)

News

Leaves you breathless

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | September 23

Glistening gold leaf and sparkling gemstones adorn the walls of the art museum as featured in collaborated works created by married couple