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Attitude and Attire: Things that might land you a job

By Sam Solomon / Associate News Editor | August 28

Many students seek part-time jobs. This seemed to be the story as Auburn University CareerDevelopment Services hosted the Part-Time Job Fair lastWednesday. The fair continued from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and took place on the 3rd floor of the Student Center. The fair allows students to interact with local businesses.Businesses owners have the opportunity to tell students about his or her company and students get face time with potential employers. The result is positive on both ends.

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230 mpg: GM's Volt Shockingly Fuel Efficient

By Sam Solomon / Associate News Editor | August 27

Two hundred thirty miles per gallon. No, that is not a typo.Hybrid technology may be coming out as a strong alternative to cars powered solely by gas, but some are looking in a new direction.General Motors has been working on a extended-range electric vehicle named 'Volt,' which will appear as part of the Chevrolet line.What makes the Volt unusual is its electric motor which directly propels the vehicle, and the secondary gas engine which serves as a generator to charge the battery.This allows the Volt to succeed where previous electric cars have failed, as the gas generator will allow the car to travel far beyond the battery's range.According to the Volt's Web site, under the Environmental Protection Agency's current hybrid fuel efficiency ratings the Volt will get an estimated 230 miles per gallon.

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Conservative budget allows expanding city projects

By Sam Solomon / Associate News Editor | August 14

The Auburn City Council held its Mid-Biennium Budget Review on August 12 to amend the original 2009-2010 budget, and plan for future spending. Charles Duggan , Auburn city manager, discussed that despite the nation's weak economy Auburn has fared well in comparison to other small cities. This in part to a conservative budget, and the stabilizing prescience of Auburn Un

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Attitude and Attire: Things that might land you a job

230 mpg: GM's Volt Shockingly Fuel Efficient

Conservative budget allows expanding city projects

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