ThePlainsman.com is taking a look back at 2015 month by month as we head into 2016.
Here are the biggest stories from April:
South Donahue dorm burglaries
During spring break, several students' rooms were broken into and had valuable electronics stolen. Police later arrested three people, including former Auburn defensive end Elijah Daniel, and charged them with the burglaries.
Student media restructuring leads to the elimination of nine University positions
Student Affairs announced restructuring to Student Media and consolidated nine student media positions into five, and forced employees to reapply for their positions. The announcement drew sharp criticism from The Auburn Plainsman Editorial Board.
Mike Hubbard's defense attorneys allege prosecutorial misconduct
Defense attorneys for Alabama Speaker Mike Hubbard filed a motion arguing for the case to be dismissed on the grounds of prosecutorial misconduct.
AU Indian Student Association holds a flash mob on the concourse
Supper Club announces it will be closing on New Year's Eve
After 78 years of operations, the War Eagle Supper Club announced it will be closing at the end of the year. Employees formed a Facebook group called "Save the War Eagle Supper Club" that quickly rose to more than 7,000 likes.
Alpha Psi holds its annual rodeo, arrests at the event increase
Brad Paisley performed at the Alpha Psi Rodeo, and a change in location led to an increase in arrests over the previous year.
Tuberville follows father’s Auburn footsteps
The Auburn Plainsman interviewed Tucker Tuberville, son of former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville.
No. 8 Auburn gymnastics finishes sixth at Super Six to end season
Auburn gymnastics ends a historic season with a sixth place finish at the Super Six, the national championship of gymnastics.
Kesha and Nelly perform at Auburn Airwaves, residents are 'shocked' over the performances
Auburn residents voiced their displeasure of the public performances following the A-Day game. Fliers advertising the Auburn Oaks dedication ceremony, which the concert immediately followed, were sent home with school children.
Jeremy Johnson is named starting quarterback for the 2015 season
Jeremy Johnson was officially named the starting quarterback after the A-Day game.
Auburn host 15th annual CityFest
Despite rain, turnout at Kiesel Park was good as residents and students ate barbecue, saw art from 45 artists and watched a pig race.
Business owners worry about Toomer's Corner construction's effect on downtown business
The closure of the intersection at Toomer's Corner had business owners worried if they could survive the summer.
Tiger Transit drivers vote to join International Teamsters Union
Tiger Transit drivers voted 74 to 22 in favor of joining the International Teamsters Union.
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