ThePlainsman.com is taking a look back at 2015 as we head into 2016.
Here are the biggest stories from the summer:
June
Auburn puts the brakes on plans to renovate Jordan-Hare Stadium
Plans to renovate Jordan-Hare stadium in 2015 were pushed back to 2016.
Students compete for Miss Alabama title
Nine Auburn students competed for the title of Miss Alabama at Samford University.
Auburn students bring talent from the Plains to the big screen
Many Auburn students worked on major film crews over the summer.
Former Auburn University laboratory technician pleads not guilty to date rape drug distribution
After being arrested in May, former University laboratory technician, Stephen Howard, pleaded not guilty to distributing a date rape drug.
U.S. Supreme Court legalizes same-sex marriage
As the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its historic decision, Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore issued a contradictory order to Alabama probate judges.
July
Second-graders say War Eagle from Chicago
Second-graders from Schmid Elementary school posted a video on YouTube about Auburn University and become an online sensation in the Auburn community.
Gov. Robert Bentley removes the Confederate flag from state grounds
The decision to remove the flag came in the wake of the Charleston, South Carolina shooting.
Whitaker pursuing NFL dream despite hardships
Former Auburn defensive tackle Jeff Whitaker trained for the NFL in hopes of entering as a free agent.
A look inside the largest collegiate video board
Construction crews gave The Auburn Plainsman a tour of the largest video board in college football.
SEC Media Days
Coach Gus Malzahn spoke about the upcoming season and "surviving the grind" at the annual SEC Media Days.
Krispy Kreme coming to Auburn
Krispy Kreme announced it was going to build a location on the Village Mall property in Auburn.
Wayne Flynt speaks about his friend, 'Go Set a Watchman' author Harper Lee
As the anticipated sequel to "To Kill a Mockingbird" was released, historian and University professor emeritus Wayne Flynt spoke on his own relationship with Harper Lee.
August
Fire at 160 Ross
As students were preparing to move into the new housing complex, a fire damaged one of the buildings at 160 Ross. Some residents were displaced by the fire and were housed at Tiger Lodge.
Record-breaking sorority recruitment
Approximately 1,400 women received bids to a sorority.
Toomer's Corner renovation completed
Students and residents turn out for the Come Home to the Corner event unveiling the new Toomer's Corner.
Read about the rest of the year here
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