Who knew showing school spirit could break the law?
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Sharks, Sea Lions and Spreadsheets
Kristen Rosenberger ’10 keeps the National Aquarium swimming in the right direction.
All Hail the Queen
Auburn’s new Bee Center is a sweet deal for fans of the world’s busiest insects.
Photographing the Wonders of the Sea
Phil Smith ’10 found his artistic vision below the waves.
Becoming the Rhino Keeper
After several career changes, Susan Petrunio ’99 found where she belonged—inside a rhino enclosure.
Remember “The Old Breed”
The Bible of Eugene B. Sledge ’49, foundation of his classic World War II memoir “With the Old Breed,” was formally added to the Library of Congress this summer. His son Henry Sledge ’88 is still discovering how his family was shaped by the trauma of war.
Coach Shug Jordan Wore the Houndstooth Hat First
New research and eyewitness testimony reveal Auburn Coach Ralph “Shug” Jordan was first in Alabama to wear the famous Houndstooth Hat.
The Tale of Toomer’s Tiger Paw
Who knew showing school spirit could break the law?
Sharks, Sea Lions and Spreadsheets
Kristen Rosenberger ’10 keeps the National Aquarium swimming in the right direction.
All Hail the Queen
Auburn’s new Bee Center is a sweet deal for fans of the world’s busiest insects.
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Glomfire
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The Auburn Conference on International Affairs
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Big League Brotherhood
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