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Keck and Hendon go head-to-head in runoff vote

By Claire Tully | Campus Editor | February 7

In a close race SGA presidential candidates Brock Hendon and Jacqueline Keck will go head-to-head in a run-off vote.

Involvement ambassador stays busy so students can stay involved

| February 7

While most students think adding another responsibility to their already-packed schedule of school, work and a social life seems close to impossible, AU Involvement Ambassador Lauren Leahy proves just the opposite.

FBI and University warn students of employment scams

By Kressie Kornis | Campus Writer | February 7

The University Career Center and the Harbert College of Business Office of Professional Career Development sent an email on Tuesday, Jan. 31 strongly urging students to protect themselves from recent employment scams targeting college students.

SGA debate brings discussion on transparency, change and student success

By Claire Tully | Campus Editor | February 6

The annual SGA debate was held in the Student Center Ballroom to introduce Miss Auburn and SGA major candidates.

Global students reflect on first weeks of new semester

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Writer | February 4

For Kiran Bhelay and Suryansh Soni, this past week marks their first week attending the University.

Get to know the SGA major candidates

By Claire Tully | Campus Editor | February 2

The candidates for SGA president, vice president and treasurer discuss their qualifications, aspirations and goals.

Students exercise right to protest in peaceful march

By Claire Tully | Campus Editor Lily Jackson | Lifestyle Editor | February 2

Students and members of the Auburn community took to the Haley Concourse to march in a protest for peace on Thursday, Feb. 2.

University hosts comedian to kick off Black History Month

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Writer | February 2

On Wednesday evening in the Student Center Ballroom, the University hosted comedian and the speaker for the event, W.

Close to home: International students reflect on how Trump’s executive order has affected them

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | February 1

The Plainsman spoke to four students whose lives have been changed by the order.

University celebrates 161st birthday

By Claire Tully | Campus Editor | February 1

East Alabama Male College was chartered 161 years ago today.

Professors respond to upcoming syllabus bank

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | February 1

With the unveiling of the syllabus bank coming up fast, two Auburn professors shared their thoughts on the project.

School of Agriculture partners with STRI Group

February 1

The University has entered a partnership with the Sports Turf Research Institute, the worldwide leader in sport’s turf consultancy.

New app MidTrade 'addresses needs' of college students

By Kressie Kornis | Campus Writer | February 1

Riley Tart is a thesis architecture student at Auburn. He and his business partner Andy Bonn, who is currently at the Naval Academy, developed and released a new app called MidTrade, designed for college students.

Meet the Miss Auburn Top 5

By Claire Tully | Campus Editor | February 1

Get to know the Miss Auburn Top 5 and the campaign platforms they hope to promote as the University's next official hostess.

Performing arts center

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Writer | January 31

Coming in the Summer of 2019, Auburn University will be introducing the new Performing Arts Center to both the school and community of Auburn.

AUDM reaches $100k in one day

By Claire Tully | Campus Editor | January 31

During Auburn University Dance Marathon's "Fundraise the Roof" event on Jan. 27, the organization pushed to try and raise $100,000 in one day.

SGA okays referendum on increase to Student Activity Fees

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | January 31

SGA passed two orders of business on Monday, Jan. 30, during weekly senate.

BSU discusses Trump's executive orders

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | January 30

The Black Students Union altered their originally scheduled topics of discussion on Monday, Jan. 30 in light of some of President Trump’s recent controversial executive orders.

Engineering student wins national Science as Art Competition

January 30

Armin VahidMohammadi, an Auburn Engineering student, won first place, out of 168 submissions, in a national research organization’s Science as Art competition. VahidMohammadi, a Tehran, Iran native, came to Auburn in August 2015 because of Auburn’s strong and well-established engineering school. “I was interested in Dr. Beidgahi’s [his advisor] research on novel two-dimensional materials and materials for energy-based needs and problems of future emerging technologies and cities,” VahidMohammadi said.

College of Engineering to break ground on $40 million student achievement center

By Staff Report | January 30

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering is planning to break ground on a $40 million student achievement center on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 1 p.m.