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$2.5 million gift benefits new poultry center, honors industry pioneer

By Staff Report | February 5

The Board of Trustees approved today that the building will be called the Charles C. Miller Jr. Poultry Research & Education Center, after Miller's father.

Board of Trustees approves $2 million budget increase for Mell Classroom Building

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 5

The Auburn University Board of Trustees approved a $2 million budget increase for the Mell Classroom Building at its Feb.

Alabama University Student Presidents Release Open Letter to Lawmakers

By Staff Report | February 4

SGA presidents from Alabama universities held a joint-press conference today to announce the contents of an open letter addressed to lawmakers, according to a press release from the Alabama Higher Education Partnership.  The letter encourages legislators to consider the findings of a recent University of Alabama Education Policy Center study. The SGA Presidents work together through the University Student Presidents Council which is organized under the umbrella of the Alabama Higher Education Partnership.

University turns on new $1 million 'Hopper' supercomputer

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 4

With click of a button and the whirl of some fans, Auburn University’s new $1 million supercomputer was officially in operation.

SGA election 2016: Meet your Miss Auburn candidates

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer; Kris Martins | Copy Editor; Corey Williams | Campus Editor; Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 4

"Miss Auburn is the official hostess of Auburn University," according to the SGA website. "She is a woman that embodies the spirit of Auburn and what it means to be an Auburn woman. Miss Auburn is a female ambassador, representing the university internally to the student body and also externally to the outside community, alumni, and prospective students. She is elected by the student body on a platform, a cause that will motivate and engage the university."

Miss Auburn: Meredith Thomley

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | February 4

Meredith Thomley, Biomedical Sciences and Pre-Medicine junior, was nominated by the Mortar Board Senior Honor Society for Miss Auburn and is bringing Auburn students together to strive for better health and wellness services on campus by working with administration. As she promotes “Have Mercy with Meredith”, Thomley said her major has been a big part in learning about compassion.

Jennifer Ashman: 'Going Beyond Borders'

By Kris Martins | Copy Editor | February 4

“Going Beyond Borders” headlines Ashman’s platform, which focuses on serving anyone from Auburn residents to people overseas.

Meet the SGA treasurer candidates

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 3

James Beauchaine James Beauchaine, junior in biomedical sciences, thoroughly enjoys handling money. Sophomore year, he served on the finance branch of SGA in the Verizon Wireless position. “I really enjoyed it and got to see the benefits of a partnership that Auburn and Verizon have,” Beauchaine said. In the past year, Beauchaine said serving on the Budget and Finance Committee is what sparked his interest in running for SGA treasurer. “I really got to see more of the monetary side of things,” Beauchaine said.

Meet the SGA vice president candidates

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | February 3

Nathan Rigby and Brandon Honeywell are running for SGA vice president. 

SGA president candidate Drake Pooley: 'This is your Auburn'

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 3

Drake Pooley, senior, is triple majoring. He's working to earn degrees in finance, economics and international business-Chinese. He decided to learn Chinese because his grandmother knew six languages, but never got around to studying learning that one.

SGA VP candidate Nathan Rigby:

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | February 2

Nathan Rigby, senior in mechanical engineering, is an SGA vice presidential candidate hoping to improve security at Auburn. “It’s important to me that every Auburn student, alumnae and visitor to our campus can enjoy everything that Auburn has to offer without ever worrying about their security, safety or well-being,” Rigby said

Jesse Westerhouse

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 2

Jesse Westerhouse, junior in finance, was involved in some of the largest SGA initiatives in recent memory — Tiger Scheduler, the Auburn Memorial project and the Mental Health Task Force. He believes his student government experience, along with his fraternity membership and service as a Plainsman, has prepared him for SGA presidency. "They've given me different perspectives about so many parts of campus," Westerhouse said. SGA is already a great organization, Westerhouse said, but members could work to improve student perception. "People either think we're pretentious or we don't do anything," Westerhouse said. "We need to show we're everyday students, and we just want to serve this campus." Westerhouse also wants to work on diversity in SGA. "SGA, while it's an awesome organization in so many ways, isn't always representative of the student body," Westerhouse said.

VP: Brandon Honeywell

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | February 2

Brandon Honeywell, junior in biomedical sciences and pre-medicine, is running for SGA vice president and hopes to use his three-year experience in SGA to make positive changes in office. “Essentially, my platform boils down to a promise to execute the VP office well,” Honeywell said.

Chemical spill in Broun Hall, no injuries

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 2

A chemical spill in Broun Hall caused the building to be evacuated, but there were no injuries, according to Chance Corbett, associate director of public safety and security.

Senators discuss Mell study space features

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | February 2

As construction on the Mell Classroom Building begins, SGA senators discussed some features that could potentially be made available in the study spaces, as well as how study room scheduling would function.

President Gogue and Student Affairs VP discuss diversity at BSU's General Assembly Address

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 2

Hate speech, diversity-based classes and scholarships were among the topics President Jay Gogue and Vice President of Student Affairs Bobby Woodard discussed with students at the Black Student Union's General Assembly Address on Monday, Feb. 1.

Dance Marathon set for Feb. 6

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | February 1

This year, AUDM has a public fundraising goal of $395,000. In AUDM's first four years, the organization fundraised $605,000, which is why it chose this year's goal to be that specific amount, according to Cory Brinkman, vice president of fundraising.

Auburn University wins another one

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | February 1

Auburn University Wins another One Ameera Steward Campus Writer A College of Agriculture professor won an award for his significant contributions over to the science of cotton genetics and cotton breeding. David Weaver won Cotton Genetics Research Award this year in New Orleans at the Beltwide Cotton Improvement Conference. The award is given annually by the National Cotton Council.