November 16, 2009 (F09:11)
This week on Eagle Eye News we take you to the memorial services for an Auburn Student killed in a car crash. We also have the latest information on an Auburn Professor who was hit by a drunk driver on Magnolia Avenue. In lighter news, we take a look at UPC's Last Comic Standing and we have all the highlights from your Auburn Tigers.
Auburn University Professor Struck by Drunk Driver Remains in Critical Condition
Around 9:30 p.m. last Friday, Auburn University Professor, Shouju Chen, was struck by 20-year-old drunk driver, Thomas Latham, a pre-business sophomore. Chen was airlifted to Columbus Regional Medical Center where she remains in critical condition. According to police reports, Latham was arrested at the scene, sent to Lee County Detention Center, and will face DUI charges.
Reporter, Carrie Williams, has more information on this investigation and how one bad decision to drink and drive has impacted the Auburn community.
Chopt But Not Screwed
You would think that local upscale restaurants and personal chefs are feeling the bite of the economy. Lindsay ONeal finds out how in some cases customers are choosing quality and experience over the bottom line.
Tiger Cup 2009
This weekend, the Auburn Cricket Club hosted the Tiger Cup. This event was the club's first tournament and featured cricket teams from around the Southeast. The club has been trying to form a club for the past two years, and this year the club has over 100 members. The Club has been quite successful this year winning several regional cricket matches. This weekend, the Club competed against clubs from schools like Georgia, Vanderbilt, and Mississippi State. The Auburn Cricket Club won their own tournament this weekend and hopes to continue to build on their success.
Vigil held for Auburn student lost in a Car Accident
Auburn students came together at the band practice field on Thursday night to remember the life of Sarah Anderson. At the candle light vigil her friends and band family remembered her life and cherished her good nature.
Miss Homecoming Visits the Eagle Eye Studios
Christian Becraft talks about winning Miss Homecoming 2009 with Eagle Eye's Jessica Mohr.
NEW INFORMATION ON STUDENT FATALITY
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at approximately 11:02 p.m. Alabama state troopers responded to a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 85 southbound at the 13 mile marker in Montgomery County.
A 2006 Chevrolet Equinox had overturned, ejecting the driver, Sarah Darelle Anderson, 19, of Robertsdale. Anderson, who was not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The only passenger in the vehicle, Sara Elizabeth Clayton, 20, of Auburn was injured in the crash and transported to Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery. Clayton was wearing a seat belt.
November 9, 2009 (F09:10)
This week, Eagle Eye has an exclusive with the newly crowned Miss Alabama and we'll tell you how Auburn students are creating their own job market... plus, we'll put your favorite light beer to the Eagle Eye taste test.
AU Students Get Paid for their Passions
Carrie Williams reports on Auburn's future up-and-coming entrepreneurs. With unemployment rates at 10.2 percent, these student business owners have ditched the suit and tie, nine-to-five, everyday corporate life-style and are creating their own employment euphoria. From owning a skate and surf company to creating unique jewelry pieces, all it takes is a little bit of determination and passion to prosper.
Auburn Firefighters
Lets be serious. Auburn Student firefighters have a reputation for breaking up library sessions when an idiot pulls the alarm, annoying dorm drills and of course.... being pretty fiery themselves. But Lindsay ONeal reports on how these student firefighters are braving the perils of the classroom as well as burning infernos.
