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Project Safe Flight aims to make Auburn safer for birds

By Jack Fawcett | Sports & News Writer | February 25

The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) has partnered with Alabama Audubon, a statewide avian conservation group, to critically examine Auburn’s campus and how buildings can be safer for birds. CFWE joins Alabama Audubon's Project Safe Flight, a conservation initiative that seeks to protect local bird populations from deadly collisions with windows.

AUDM main event 2025 raises over $300,000

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor | February 24

On Saturday, Feb. 22, Auburn University Dance Marathon hosted its 14th annual main event and raised over $300,000. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., volunteers and attendees united to support the organization’s philanthropic efforts, participating in 12 hours of non-stop excitement packed with special guest appearances, games and dances.

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Canine Performance Sciences: Follow the pawprints of canine detection technology to Auburn

By Jennifer Santiago | Lifestyle Editor | February 21

The College of Veterinary Medicine’s Canine Performance Sciences Program works “nose to tail” to generate top-of-the-class working dogs. Leading the advancement of canine detection for over thirty years, the program’s history and extensive training both began with the breeding and development of exceptional canines.

February 20 proclaimed Abbie Stockard Day

By Brychelle Brooks | Editor-in-Chief and Ella Walton | Newsletter Editor | February 20

On the morning of Feb. 20, 2025, Auburn Mayor Ron Anders gave a proclamation at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center, stating that today would henceforth be known as Abbie Stockard Day.

No No Tip Toe: Auburn alumna's product will stop toe walking in its tracks

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor | February 20

Auburn University hosts a rich alumni network full of entrepreneurs and innovators. Alumnus Dr. Jessie Luttrell is no exception with her new patent-pending product, No No Tip Toe, a toe insert designed to eliminate preadolescent toe walking.

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Auburn Fire Department responds to gaseous odor in the Haley Center

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | February 18

During 1:00–2:00 class period, an odor of natural gas began to permeate the Haley Center. The Auburn Fire Department responded to the call, and people re-entered the building at 1:53 p.m.

Making The Move: Expansions on the Boulangerie Bakery

By Railey McCord | News Writer | February 13

After outgrowing their small downtown storefront, Boulangerie closed its original location on Jan. 31. To keep the bakery’s presence in downtown Auburn, owner Jessica Rizzo opened The Cafe just the next day, on Feb. 1. In addition to The Cafe’s new storefront, Rizzo has been busy at work on a commercial kitchen expansion in Opelika, set to open later this month.

Chick-fil-A honors the Auburn College of Education EAGLES program with Inspiration Award

By Auston Kucholtz | News Writer | February 12

The Auburn University’s College of Education EAGLES program has helped enrich the paths of many students at Auburn. This year, the annual Chick-fil-a Inspiration Awards helped aid the program’s effort with a $75,000 grant.

Buckley Nettles wins 2025 SGA Vice President

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | February 8

On Friday, Feb. 7 at 10 p.m., Buckley Nettles was announced as the 2025 SGA vice president on the Cater Hall steps. This victory ends Nettles’ three-day campaign “Buckling Up with Buckley,” as she starts to implement her platform of unifying the student body.

Hailey Bergenthal named 2025 SGA Treasurer

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | February 8

The Student Government Association's election council named Hailey Bergenthal the 2025 SGA treasurer on Feb. 7 on the steps of Cater Hall. Bergenthal, a junior studying law and justice, was the sole candidate for treasurer and campaigned on the platform, "Banking on Bergenthal," which focuses on encouraging students to invest in resources, appreciate wealth and bank on their futures as Auburn alumni.

Riley Parman elected Miss Auburn 2025

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor | February 8

On Friday, Feb. 7 at 10 p.m., the SGA Elections Council announced Riley Parman as the next Miss Auburn on the Cater Hall steps.

Owen Beaverstock named winner of SGA presidential election

By William Speigner | Legal Reporter | February 7

Beaverstock won the presidential election by a margin of 2,061 votes, collecting 62.06% of the vote.

Callouts from Cater: the 2025 SGA election winners

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | February 7

There was a 30.44% voter turnout in the 2025 SGA election. Read who the major winners are, including president, vice president, treasurer and Miss Auburn, as well as who the minor winners are.

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2025 SGA presidential campaigning commences on Auburn University campus

By William Speigner | Legal Reporter | February 7

SGA presidential candidates Owen Beaverstock and Jake Yohn have been making significant efforts to connect with students on Haley Concourse throughout the week leading up to election day.

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The spirit of the Auburn University Bookstore remains untouched by change

By Jennifer Santiago | Lifestyle Editor | February 7

After providing nearly 80 years of service to the Auburn Family, the Auburn University Bookstore has continuously evolved, yet its mission remains dedicated to the student experience first by focusing on affordability and upholding traditions.

Meet the faces behind the 2025 SGA vice presidential campaigns

By Jennifer Santiago | Lifestyle Editor | February 7

Early Wednesday, Feb. 5, Buckley Nettles and Emma Frances Zellner kicked off their campaigns for the 2025 SGA vice presidency with the support of their friends. Campaign shirts and festivities will take over campus until Friday evening when voting for the election closes.

2025 Miss Auburn campaigns commence across campus

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor and Ali Carriere | News Writer | February 7

On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the top five Miss Auburn candidates began their campaigns on Haley Concourse, meeting with students, explaining their personal connection to Auburn and representing their initiatives.

2025 SGA major candidates face off in debate

By Rachel Swan | Operations Editor , Jack Fawcett | Sports & News Writer and Jennifer Santiago | Lifestyle Editor | February 6

On Thursday, Feb. 6, the Student Government Association Major Candidate Debate occurred in the Student Activities Center at 5 p.m. For major candidates, questions were directed to an individual candidate, who had one minute to respond. Each remaining candidate then had 45 seconds for a rebuttal. The debate concluded with each candidate delivering a closing statement.

Claudia Rankine in conversation

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | February 5

From Tuesday, Feb. 4 to Wednesday, Feb. 5 decorated writer Claudia Rankine visited Auburn University to speak with students, faculty and the affiliated community. She spoke with Alabama Poet Laureate Ashley M. Jones, as well as Associate Professor Dr. Ernest L. Gibson III about being Black in America, the significance of her writings and the conversations she believes Americans ought to have.

SGA elections campaign 2025 kicks off at Cater Hall

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor | February 4

The Student Government Association elections campaign kicked off on Tuesday, Feb. 4 on the steps of Cater Hall. SGA candidates for president, vice president, treasurer and Miss Auburn introduced themselves to the student body and officially released their campaigns for the upcoming week.