ThePlainsman.com is taking a look back at 2015 month by month as we head into 2016.
Here are the biggest stories from September:
New sorority coming to Auburn
The University announced Tri Sigma would be coming to campus.
University responds to The Wall Street Journal's accusations
An article published in The Wall Street Journal drew national attention to the public administration major and athletics.
Student Night in Jordan-Hare Stadium
Tigers down Louisville 31-24 behind stingy defensive performance
Auburn's football season got underway in Atlanta with a victory over Louisville.
Miss Alabama 2015 prepares for Miss America
Auburn graduate Meg McGuffin competed in the Miss America pageant. She placed fourth runner-up.
Budget cuts could affect drivers' license offices across the state
As the legislature went into special session to pass a budget, one budget proposal is to close state driver's license offices.
Chief Keef sued for not showing up to Sigma Phi Epsilon concert in April
Chicago rapper Chief Keef was sued by Sigma Phi Epsilon for not showing up for a show in April.
Elementary students from Chicago visit Auburn
Students from New Schmid Elementary School in Chicago visited Auburn after making a video about the University.
Auburn celebrates first brewing sciences and operations graduates
The first class in Auburn's brewing sciences and operations program graduated.
Auburn flirts with disaster, escapes Jacksonville State 27-20 in OT
Auburn pulled out a win in overtime against Jacksonville State in the second game of the season.
Fidel Castro’s daughter kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month
Tiger Transit routes improve while union negotiations continue
New routes improved transit times for students, but after voting to unionize, Tiger Transit drivers negotiated for a new contract.
Auburn Formula SAE is determined to build an electric race car
The Auburn Formula SAE teams shared their plans to build an electric race car.
Auburn comes out flat, gets steamrolled by LSU, 45-21
Auburn lost its first game of the season. Rumors that Sean White would start as quarterback were confirmed with an announcement for him to start against Mississippi State.
Walker Byrd defends Missouri SGA president
After Missouri's SGA president posted a statement on racism at the university, Auburn's SGA President Walker Byrd released a statement in support.
New Block Seating system receives mixed reviews
The new organizational seating program at football games received praise and criticism.
Prosecution releases more Hubbard emails
New details emerged in Alabama Speaker Mike Hubbard's ethics case.
New historical marker honors first African American student and university desegregation
The University placed a historical marker in commemoration of desegregation at Auburn.
Golloway fired 'with cause' as Auburn Baseball head coach
Auburn's two-season baseball coach Sunny Golloway was fired after alleged violations. Golloway denied any wrongdoing.
Auburn's offense comes up short, produces only 9 points in loss to Mississippi State
Auburn suffered its second loss of the season to Mississippi State.
Former Auburn professor charged in connection to steroid distribution ring agrees to plead guilty
A former University professor agreed to a plea deal in connection with a steroid distribution ring.
SGA and UPC present first state of the student body address, focuses on diversity and inclusion
The state of the student body address was the first such event in SGA's history.
Read more about 2015 here.
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