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In the last few moments before Finals officially arrived, Auburn students piled into RBD Library for a "Flash Mob Rave." Complete with techno music, glowsticks, costumes, and even Aubie, this rave was hot! Literally. We steamed up the windows. After the music ran out, students broke out into Auburn cheers and chants. As one student put it, "War Damn Rave!"

Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, gave a speech on "Leadership in the Face of Change and Crisis" at Auburn University today. Giuliani was the first speaker to be brought to Auburn by SGA's 'Perspective on the Plains' lecture series. Before he addressed the crowed in Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum, Giuliani held a press conference. He took the opportunity to talk about his personal experiences as a leader, 9/11, and his thoughts on the ongoing fight against terrorism. Eagle Eye has the exclusive footage.

Former mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani will speak on "Principled Leadership in the Face of Change and Crisis," Monday, May 3, at 7 p.m. in Auburn University's Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum.

This lecture is part of Perspectives on the Plains, a student-led lecture series founded last year as a part of the vision of the Student Government Association. The goal of the organization is to provide Auburn students the opportunity to hear prominent and well-respected speakers who represent a variety of viewpoints and life experiences.

More than 400 students came to the Auburn Hotel and Conference Center for a chance to see Michael Wekall and Ryan Leander get a hug from Taylor Swift on Monday. They completed their final challenge, Singing "You Belong with Me." The entire auditorium burst out in excitement as the song ended and Taylor Swift entered the building. She then delivered the well deserved hugs and went on to perform two of her top hits. Click here to watch the entire event!

Miss Auburn University, Rebecca Hart, organized a concert benefiting Children's Miracle Network while promoting music in the Auburn community. The money raised from tickets will go to Columbus Regional Hospital, which is part of Children's Miracle Network. Rebecca performed alongside other Auburn students, and took time during the concert to talk about her platform, Music Matters. Her platform emphasizes the importance of music education in schools. Rebecca will be competing in Miss Alabama this Summer, while continuing to represent Auburn University.

The Forty-Fifth Annual Eufaula Pilgrimage took place this weekend, drawing in tourists from all over the country. All proceeds of the home and garden tours go directly to the Eufaula Heritage Association, an organization founded to preserve historical homes in Eufaula. The weekend also included an art show, ghost walk, concerts, "Tales from the Tomb," picnics, book signings, and a Civil War encampment. Countless volunteers make the Pilgrimage a success each year, and many of the women and girls dress up in antebellum dresses. There is also a Pilgrimage Pageant held in advance to crown a queen and two princesses to be official hostesses for the event. I give you an inside look into the Pilgrimage that only a native Eufaulian could!

Last Friday, Auburn students got a chance to be kids again. WEGL 91.1 FM sponsored "Go Fly a Kite Day" on Cater Lawn. They provided kites, frisbees, sunglasses, waterguns, bubbles, caprisuns, and pop ice. The event lasted from 11-2, and WEGL DJs encouraged students who were passing by to stop and fly a kite in between classes. It was a beautiful, breezy Spring day perfect for flying kites and hanging out with friends.

At 5 a.m. when most college student's are still asleep or just getting in for the night, the Auburn University Marine Corps are pushing their way through morning training.

After running 4.5 miles with more than 10 pounds of gear, jumping over walls, crawling through mud pits and pulling up sky-high ropes, it's hard to imaging how the AU Marine's are able to make it to class...and stay awake.

Eagle Eye reporter, Carrie Williams, joins the Marines for their 5 a.m. training and get's put to the test in the Ultimate Marine Corps Challenge. Watch here for the full story.

A major cable provider is preparing to expand its services to Auburn residents. Knology, Inc. held a ground breaking ceremony and press conference on Thursday, April 1st in the Tutton Hills subdivision on Hamilton Road in Auburn. The Auburn Chamber of Commerce hosted the event. Knology shared its vision for providing quality service to the citizens of Auburn. “You have to hold yourself accountable for customer service goals and that’s what makes the Knology customer experience something that we can be proud of,” said Royce Ard, General Manager, Knology.

Eagle Eye Senior Reporter, Carrie Williams, gets muddy with the Marines for their first-annual Mud Run event.

To watch her full story, tune-in to Eagle Eye News' live broadcast this Monday night at 7 p.m.