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Gold and Silver Exchange Opens on Gay Street

The Gold and Silver Exchange store located at 219 N. Gay St. opened on Oct. 19. The sole purpose of this store is to buy used gold and silver items from customers. The owner, Pat Reno, is not new to the business world in Auburn. In 1980, she and her husband opened the first pawn shop in the city. The shop was located on College Street in the downtown area.

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Added by Patricia DeBow on November 4, 2009 at 3:06pm — No Comments

Life After Auburn

As graduation rapidly approaches, seniors all across Auburn's campus are coming to a crossroad in their lives. They are trying to figure out what they are going to do with their lives once college ends. Finding a job in this struggling economy is not easy so some seniors have opted to go to graduate school or find an internship once their days at Auburn University are over. Jessica Johnson, a senior in Radio/Television/Film, has chosen the graduate school route. "My plans for after graduation… Continue

Added by Hillary Gibbs on November 3, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Auburn's Newest Fraternity Strives for Excellence

On Oct. 27, Phi Sigma Kappa, or “Phi Sig,” became the 28th fraternity on Auburn’s campus. The fraternity has 27 members, who became brothers on Nov. 1, at what the brother’s call “The Lodge,” which is the fraternity’s temporary meeting house on the corner of Glenn Avenue and South College Street. “We started with a group of eight men on Sept. 14, 2009, and within a month, we had tripled our numbers,” said Phi Sig President M.V. Young. “This past Sunday 27 members, including six executive board… Continue

Added by Kati Jones on November 2, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

There's No Place Like Home

Once every fall, the Auburn Alumni Association welcomes back all former students to enjoy a true Auburn family reunion. People come in from all over the country to reconnect with classmates and friends. “I will be coming in from Mobile,” said Brittany Lathan, a 2007 Auburn University graduate. “It is only a three hour drive, and it is a great excuse to see some old friends and watch some good football.” For most students, Homecoming is just another Saturday football game, but when it’s your se… Continue

Added by Anna Keith Johnson on November 2, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Winter Fashion Kicks Off Next Thursday

The Auburn University Modeling Board and Auburn Nights are proud to present the Winter Fashion Show on Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. at the Greystone Mansion. For the first time, the proceeds from the Winter Fashion Show will be donated to a charitable fund. Members of the modeling board will model clothes from different stores in Auburn, including many of the downtown boutiques and Kinnucan’s.

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Added by Kelsey Ware on November 2, 2009 at 4:43pm — No Comments

Bikers blaze a trail in Auburn

The Bike Shop, located in downtown Auburn, offers weekly rides for bikers who like to hit the trails with other bike enthusiasts. Choose from nine rides that cater to any biker's needs with rides ranging from five to 60 miles. Jan Hamrick, an Auburn resident and avid biker, enjoys riding bikes in the Auburn area with the recent additions of biker-friendly trails, sidewalks and signs warning vehicilists of their presence. "I knew there were a growing number of bike groups in Auburn so I checked… Continue

Added by Kelsey Chandler on November 2, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Auburn University takes Swine Flu precautions

Auburn University received intranasal vaccines for the H1N1 virus about three weeks ago, and the Auburn University Medical Clinic is encouraging students, faculty and dependants to get the vaccine this week. “The response for college-age people is over 85 to 90 percent,” says Dr. Fred Kam, medical director for the Auburn University Medical Clinic. The next H1N1 clinics are today from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the R.B. Draughon Library, and Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Magnolia Hall in the Vill… Continue

Added by Caroline Cassidy on November 2, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Professional Pumpkin Carving

Last Friday, Auburn's School of Architecture hosted its 20th annual Pumpkin Carve in the courtyard of Dudley Hall. An all day extravaganza, the school provide snacks and treats for attendees with fun events. Event stations included: pumpkin carving stations with help by architecture students, face painting, costume contests and the highlyrevered Pie-a-Professor, where many students waited their turn to pie the dean of the architecture school. Music blaring and children scampering the courtyard… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Mahaney on November 2, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Auburn- More Than Just a University

Auburn, Ala. is ranked #16 among best small metro areas to launch a business according to CNNmoney.com on Oct. 15, 2009. This national recognition is not the first for the city of 56,088 residents. According to Phillip Dunlap, Director of Economic Development for Auburn, this is one of seven national recognitions Auburn has received in the last two years. Forbes recognized Auburn as being #10 best small place to launch a business and #1 in projected job growth out of 179 small metro areas. U.… Continue

Added by Rebecca Bedsole on October 29, 2009 at 5:21pm — No Comments

Lee County's Historical Fair

The Lee County Historical Fair takes place once a year in Loachapoka, which is right across the street from the Syrup Soppin’ festival. The Historical Fair has been going on for 38 years. The purpose of the fair is to bring together the community for a Saturday of fun, food and history, while raising money. All profits earned from the fundraising event go to support the museum, which is free to visit. Ashley Eden, whose grandfather owned the Lee County Museum, volunteers her time each year in… Continue

Added by Stephanie Bivins on October 29, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

The National Pan-Hellenic Council “Steps” Up for Homecoming

On Nov. 6, the Auburn University National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) will host its annual homecoming step show at the Auburn University Student Activities Center beginning at 6 p.m. For years, the homecoming step show has been a tradition for NPHC and Auburn University. “This year we have Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma and Iota Phi Theta participating in the show,” said Christopher Jones, graduate advisor of NPHC. Members of NPHC are curren… Continue

Added by Melinda Bowens on October 29, 2009 at 4:52pm — No Comments

Pose as Captain Morgan to win a foosball table

Halloween isn’t over after Saturday. In fact, it’s extended until Nov. 11 thanks to Captain Morgan and Mix 96.7. The radio station is having a contest at different bars downtown. Participants can dress up as Captain Morgan and imitate the Captain Morgan pose for the chance to win a Captain Morgan foosball table. Four foosball tables will be given away to the four winners. Also, winners will earn the title “Captain of Auburn.” Dressing up is optional. “We take pictures of them,” said Jennifer S… Continue

Added by John Roberson on October 29, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Keeping AU Students Safe: Cyber Security Awareness Month

October is Cyber Security Awareness month for Auburn University. Each week, the university’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) promotes a different aspect of cyber security around campus for the national campaign. The OIT promotes each theme by hanging posters around campus and providing information, links and advice on the campaign’s Web site: keepITsafe.auburn.edu. The campaign’s first theme is “Safeguard Your System,” which educates students about anti-virus software, firewalls and sys… Continue

Added by Mary Beth Walton on October 27, 2009 at 6:32pm — No Comments

Puppy Paradise

A sea of miniature dinosaurs, tigers, pumpkins and witches will flood Kiesel Park on Sunday, Nov. 1. But don’t be alarmed, these ferocious fur balls are nothing more than disguised pooches. The Delta Zeta sorority of Auburn University will be hosting their annual charity event “Day at the Park” this Sunday to raise money for the Lee County Humane Society. Formerly called "Doggie Day," "Day at the Park" is a festival for friends of Auburn and their dogs. The event will kick off at 11 a.m. with… Continue

Added by Amanda M McCoy on October 27, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Walk for a wish

Chi Omega is preparing to host its annual Walk for a Wish. It will be held on November 8th at 2:30 p.m. at Town Creek Park on South Gay Street. Each fall Chi O, a sorority at Auburn University, plans a walk to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation of Alabama. The money raised goes towards granting wishes to children who live in Alabama and have been diagnosed with life threatening medical conditions. You can sign up by contacting a current member of Chi O or by registering on the day of the walk.… Continue

Added by Anna Tucker on October 27, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Coaching after class

Joseph Covington is still a goalkeeper at heart. He may have left his dreams of playing college soccer behind on the field at John Carroll Christian High School in Birmingham, Ala., but the competitive spirit that pushed Covington in varsity soccer still drives this 20-year-old college student’s passion for the game. He is a coach for the City of Auburn’s Youth Soccer League. Covington and two other members from his fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon, coach a U10 soccer team comprised of 8-year-ol… Continue

Added by Jahnna Hall on October 27, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Auburn University’s College of Agriculture leaves “paw prints” at Sunbelt Ag Expo

Auburn University’s College of Agriculture was leaving its “paw prints” in Moultrie, Ga., at the “34th Annual Sunbelt Ag Exposition North America’s Premiere Farm Show,” Oct. 21-23 by educating people about the different ways Auburn’s COA is showcasing a more sustainable agriculture. The sounds of tractors cranking, cotton harvesting demonstrations, farm equipment auctions and the delicious mouth-watering aromas of rib eye barbecue sandwiches, Georgia raised catfish and shrimp and freshly-squeez… Continue

Added by Katlin Mulvaney on October 21, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Trick-or-Treat on Thursday

Trick-or-treat. The famous words used by kids to get a handful of candy and if they are lucky maybe two handfuls filled with snickers, twix and M&M’s. Bring your goblin, princess, batman or pumpkin to the 9th Annual Downtown Auburn Trick-or-Treat event scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6-8 p.m. All children 12 years of age and younger are guaranteed to leave with a bag full of candy and treats with most of the downtown Auburn merchants participating in this year’s candy walk. “We like t… Continue

Added by Kelsey Chandler on October 21, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Auburn Lines Up Against Hunger

On “National World Hunger Day,” the “Committee of 19” and the Woman’s Resource Center combined efforts to raise awareness for hunger-related issues for “Line up. Stand up. Speak up…Against Hunger: A Women’s Issue.” The Auburn University Women's Resource Center’s mission is “to serve as a centralized hub of information and resources for Auburn's campus on women's initiatives, programs, and issues.” According to their Web site, the “Committee of 19 is the student organization leading the War on… Continue

Added by Caroline Cassidy on October 21, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Relay for Life Hosts "Save Your Balls" Dodgeball Tournament

On October 15, Auburn University’s Relay for Life held a dodgeball tournament at Parkway Baptist Church to raise money for The American Cancer Society. The tournament is the first of several fundraising events that will lead up to the kickoff of Relay for Life on November 12. Relay for Life’s planning committee has been studying the fundraising event at other universities, such as Virginia Tech, to get ideas for ways to raise money. Virginia Tech raised over $500,000 last year, and the dodgebal… Continue

Added by Patricia DeBow on October 21, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments