When it comes to fighting cancer, everyone has their own way of contributing to the cause. But for local State Farm agent Kathy Powell, her weapons of choice are cookies and competition.





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“I think cancer is just something that affects everyone,” Powell said. “If it’s not you or a family member, it’s a…

Final exams are completed, students are making the trek back to their families' homes and Christmas lights sparkle all down College Street giving everyone that hint of holiday joy. Thanksgiving has come and gone and sights Christmas are now in full swing. For one student, Christmas is celebrated differently than most. A family tradition that has been passed on for generations makes Christmas with the Buraks one out of the ordinary.

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The holidays are a time of family, friends, fun and most importantly food. As senior in college, Catie Beth Bishop comes home for her last Thanksgiving and Christmas as a college undergrad and reflects on what her favorite holiday traditions are.

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“For Thanksgiving, we do lunch with my Dad’s side of the family and then dinner…

Traditions are unique ways for families to gather, spend quality time together and get excited for the holiday season. Every family has their own holiday traditions whether big or small.

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These traditions range anywhere from stuffing faces with food, taking a family vacation or opening presents on Christmas Eve instead of…

It is that time of the week again. Auburn’s Max Fitness is packed with women ready to shake, move and dance away calories. Scarlett Brockwell is a Zumba instructor at Max Fitness who loves her job and keeps those who take her class motivated and energized. She arrives, and the class gets moving.

Zumba is the aerobic dance fitness craze that is sweeping the nation. It consists of several songs complied into an hour-long playlist with specific routines…

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter returned to the Plains as Auburn University’s Engineers Without Borders hosted the second “Quidditch for Quesimpuco” tournament at the Auburn University Intramural fields on Sunday, Oct. 30.

Katie Gauthier, Secretary for Engineers Without Borders and “Qudditch for Quesimpuco”…

If there's one thing to be learned from the Paranormal Activity franchise, it is that invisible demons do not like to be videotaped. It makes them antsy and before long they're hiding in closets, sneaking into bedrooms, breaking furniture, dragging bodies across the floor and killing somebody.

Bo Flynn, a self proclaimed movie critic, says he would recommend  to people who love scary movies. 

Paranormal 3 is set in 1988 when Katie and Kristi…

On Oct. 22, 2011, Loachapoka, Ala., grew almost ten times in population size as it held the 40th annual Syrup Sopping Day and Historical Fair. Located four miles outside of Auburn, Loachapoka is the home to an estimated 135 people on an ordinary day.





The sides of Highway 14 were lined with parked cars, pepper juice stands and church fundraising booths…

Nonprofit multi-disciplinary art organization, The Layman Group, seeks to advocate the appreciation for the arts in Lee County as well as the state of Alabama as a whole.

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“We’re an organization that’s basically trying to amp up the excitement and advocacy for the arts and culture here in Alabama,” said Doc Waller…

The Auburn University Modeling Board is hosting its second annual “Couture for the Cure” fashion show on Thursday, Nov. 3. The proceeds from “Couture for the Cure” will be donated to the East Alabama Medical Center Breast Health Program’s Mammogram Fund, which funds free mammogram screenings for those in need in the Auburn-Opelika community.

“We chose breast cancer awareness as our modeling board philanthropy because it is a cause close to our…

Auburn University Community Writing Center (AU CWC) is opening its doors to enhance the culture of writing and writing instruction in the Auburn University and Lee County communities in late December.

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AU CWC is a collaborative, community-centered organization sponsored by the CLA’s Center for Arts and…

Here’s your 2011 Halloween Party Guide:



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Friday, Oct. 28

SkyBar: The 2011 Halloween Bash with $1,000 costume contest ($500 for first place) starts at 11:30. Doors open at 4 p.m. for the Engineering Red Bull race car event, with drink specials starting at 6 and trivia starting at 7.…

Auburn’s greatest tradition is now the plains’ latest game day accessory.

It’s Toomers Rolls, a scarf that looks just like a roll of toilet paper that is sure to keep Auburn fans warm and spirited on chilly football Saturdays.  Toomers Rolls are made out of soft, scarf -like material that will keep you wrapped in…

Sunday afternoons tend to be one of the only times that Auburn students have free. Some people fill that time with studying, while others fill it with movies, naps or playing Frisbee. This Sunday, however, students have a chance to have fun outside for a worthy cause.

The Southeastern Raptor Center hosts an educational and entertaining birds-in-flight raptor program this Friday,Oct. 28 beginning at 4 p.m.

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“Football, Fans & Feathers” takes place in the 250-seat Edgar B. Carter Educational Amphitheater on Raptor Road off Shug Jordan Parkway.…

Adopt a pet from the Lee County Humane Society this Halloween for a new furry friend for low adoption fees.

The Lee County Humane Society is hosting a Halloween-themed event on Friday, October 28 from noon to 7:00 p.m. The shelter encourages students and members of the community to dress up in their…

On Sunday, Oct. 30, Auburn University chapter of Alpha Delta Pi will be having their annual "Take it to the House" event. The event will be a basketball tournament benefitting the Ronald McDonald House in Columbus, GA.

 

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The Ronald McDonald House is a safe place where families can go while they have loved ones who are…

War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen are the official hosts and hostesses for the university. They represent Auburn University students to administrators, faculty and the Auburn University community.

They work for the Office of the President and are made up of 12 men and 12 women and Miss Auburn serves as an honorary member.

The duties of the War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen vary each week but their busiest season is football season. They…