ThePlainsman.com is taking a look back at 2015 month by month as we head into 2016.
Here are the biggest stories from May:
Cater Hall renovations approved as it nears its 100th birthday
The board of trustees approved a $900,000 renovation project to Katharine Cooper Cater Hall.
Sammie Coates goes to the Steelers
Former Auburn football player Sammie Coates was selected in the third round of the NFL draft.
Cyclist pedal for emergency relief at Bo Bikes Bama event
More than 630 people participated in the fourth annual Bo Bikes Bama fundraiser.
Cam Newton reflects on success off the field
Former Auburn quarterback talked with The Auburn Plainsman as he finished up his last class at Auburn University.
Toomer's Corner renovation begins
Construction crews broke ground to the renovation of Toomer's Corner. The construction project lasted all summer.
Softball heads to first NCAA Super Regional in program history
Softball continued a record season with a trip to the NCAA Super Regionals.
Grand Opening held for new RFID Laboratory
The new Radio Frequency Identification Laboratory had a grand opening ceremony.
Magnolia oak still alive but may be replaced
The oak planted on Magnolia Avenue started to show signs it may not survive at its new location.
Auburn University employee arrested for distributing date rape drug
A former University employee, Stephen K. Howard, was arrested after allegedly selling 20 ounces of a date rape drug to an undercover police officer. Howard was denied bail.
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