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Chick-N-Grill to leave campus

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | April 19

SGA has spoken about several dining changes in the last couple of weeks with talk of Einstein Bagel’s to be put in the Haley Center and Panera Bread to be brought to the new Mell Street Classroom. However, they are now discussing more changes to be made to dining in the Student Center.

International student gender disparity linked to STEM field gender gap

By Kris Martins | Copy Editor | April 18

Though the student makeup of Auburn University is split almost straight down the middle — half men, half women — there are nearly twice as many male international students as women international students at Auburn. Just last fall, the University created Auburn Global, an office tasked with bringing an influx of undergraduate international students to campus, and it partnered with Shorelight Education, a company that funds and manages universities’ international goals. Auburn Global plans to increase the number undergraduate international students from 2015’s 317 to 1,000 students by 2020, said Associate Provost J.

Performance about Alabama integration brings out emotions, memories from those who lived it

By Rachel Sprouse | Campus Writer | April 18

Several audience members wiped away tears during the performance of "The Integration of Tuskegee High School" at the Auburn Theatre.

Hunger studies class raises awareness of poverty

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | April 14

Auburn University is not a poor institution, so why do we have poor employees? This was the question asked tonight at "Are we Living the Creed," a discussion and presentation by the capstone hunger studies class and Living the Creed organization at Mama Mocha's Coffee Emporium and Roasters. The hunger studies capstone class is made to pick a subject each semester that they believe needs to be addressed.

Family of deceased Auburn student hopes to raise mental health and suicide awareness

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | April 14

Two months ago, Justin Weimer shot himself in downtown Auburn; his parents hope his death is not in vain, and that it may shed more light on mental illness and suicide.

Auburn University Women’s Center Leadership & Advocacy Council advocates for equal pay and an end to the 'pink tax'

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | April 13

The Auburn University Women’s Center Leadership & Advocacy Council ambassadors celebrated Equal Pay Day Tuesday, April 12 on the Haley Concourse.

Auburn Students for Life recognizes 'Pro-life Week' with Cater display

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | April 13

Auburn Students for Life placed 150 crosses on Cater Lawn to symbolize each "life lost to abortion" for Pro-life Week, said Reagan Kanuit, AUSFL member and freshman in business.

Mental Health Task Force suggests SCS more than double its staff

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | April 13

The student-led Mental Health Task Force recommended that Student Counseling Services increase its staff by 12 members and allocate funding for three full-time psychiatrists, according to its newly released final report.

Jordan-Hare concert is legacy for late Chicken Salad Chick founder

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | April 13

Kevin Brown motioned for a pen and paper from his hospital bed. The ventilator that was keeping him alive was also keeping him from speaking his last words.

Public Safety issues notice of attempted date-rape drugging at fraternity party

By Staff Report | April 13

The Auburn Public Safety Department sent a public safety notice to students about a potential date rape drugging at a fraternity party on Saturday, April 9.

The CPA Exam is No Match for Auburn Accountancy Students

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | April 12

Auburn University accountancy students master the CPA exam with higher pass rates for first time candidates than national rates for repeating and first time candidates. “I think it’s phenomenal and I think it has elevated the reputation of the Auburn University Master of Accountancy Program to a very high level, to where we are known nationally. Many other universities hear about our success from the Becker CPA review, and many of the directors of other programs contact me and want to know what we’re doing to help our students succeed. Because I would want them to share their success with me, I share with other universities what we’ve done because I want students all across the country to be successful.”

Outdoor Guide: Get to know the student leaders of Auburn Outdoors

By Rachel Williams | Intrigue Writer | April 12

Auburn Outdoors, created in fall 2013 with the opening of the Recreation and Wellness Center, has passionate and inspiring student workers, and the best of the bunch take the extra step to become trip leaders. AO is an on-campus organization that organizes and provides outdoors trips for students. Trips can be weeklong or just day trips. The Plainsman met with four of the student leaders, getting to know more about the program, their skills and interests and the outdoors.

University receives STARS Silver Rating for sustainability achievements

By Staff Report | April 12

The Auburn University Office of Sustainability collaborated with Academic Sustainability Programs to conduct a comprehensive self-assessment throughout 2015, and submitted findings to STARS in January.

Alum remembers racial barriers at AU

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | April 12

When Ernest Boyd graduated from Auburn University in 1976 he was the only African-American in his graduating class in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences.

'Eat at Luther's:' fraternity chef spends almost three decades with students

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | April 12

Ford is 78 years old and will have been employed by the FIJI fraternity house for 28 years this June. To Ford, the job is convenient and keeps him learning. Ford has always been around young adults, which makes FIJI a good fit for him, he said.

Students vote Panera Bread for Mell Street Building

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | April 11

Almost 90 percent of voters want Einstein's Bagels in the Haley Center and Panera Bread in the Mell Street building, according to SGA Executive Vice President of Initiatives Trey Fields.

Auburn traditions: the Auburn Azaleas

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | April 11

On Saturday, April 9, the Donald E. Davis Arboretum on Auburn’s campus hosted an azalea sale, featuring the Auburn Azalea series, making it possible to plant native Auburn flowers anywhere.

First African-American graduate from School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences honored

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | April 11

Ernest Boyd stood slowly when they called his name. As the first African-American graduate from the school of forestry and wildlife, he seemed overwhelmed by the large crowd gathered in support to hear him speak. The luncheon was in the conference hall of the school of forestry and wildlife.

Will Jimeno shares survival story at Women's Philanthropy Board Spring Symposium

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | April 11

Will Jimeno, New York/New Jersey Port Authority Policeman and father to an Auburn freshman, spoke to an audience at the Auburn University Hotel to share his 9/11 survival story that shook his world as he lay in a 30-feet deep hole for 13 hours, covered in concrete with an uncertain future. Amelia Lanier, Women’s Philanthropy Board mentor, said she was living in New York and was exiting the subway when the attacks occurred. “We began to absorb the harsh reality of those attacks,” Lanier said.

Laura Bush speaks about her life at the Women's Philanthropy Board Spring Symposium

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | April 11

At this year's Women's Philanthropy Board Spring Symposium and Luncheon, former first lady Laura Bush spoke to a crowd of fans about her past and present.