Campus

Student constructs an irrigation system for small community

By Emily Esleck | Managing Editor | March 10

Casimiro grasped the handle of the pipe wrench, playing with it to see how the teeth and clamp worked.

Oak descendants planting process begins

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | March 10

"The entire process will take about two days," said Ben Burmester, campus planner and facilities manager and designer of Toomer's Corner's new layout. "We will have some bracing straps [around the trees] but right now no plans for for fencing."

Eight years after her murder, Burk’s parents struggle to ensure it never happens again

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | March 10

Lauren Burk was walking through campus on her way back from her boyfriend’s dorm when she was abducted, shot, and left fatally wounded on Alabama Highway 147. Her killer then drove back to campus and set her car on fire.

Every day is Hey Day for SGA

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 9

SGA’s Hey Day Committee has brought this campaign to Tiger Dining as a way to further develop campus relationships.

Campus Food Pantry open for students

By Rachel Sprouse | Campus Writer | March 9

The Auburn University’s Campus Food Pantry is available for students to use. The pantry, which began in the spring of 2012 by the Division of Student Affairs, provides assistance to students who face food insecurity.

SGA adviser challenges senators to serve committees and colleges

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 8

“I’m going to be challenging you guys week in and week out with different things... you start to step into a committee roll now,” Smith said.

Army Gen. Lloyd Austin to give New Horizons Lecture March 21

By Staff Report | March 8

“We are always excited to follow the professional achievements of Graduate School alumni like Gen. Austin,” said Graduate School Dean George Flowers in the release. “His military career speaks for itself, and we are thrilled he has agreed to come back to Auburn and share his experiences and insights with the next generation of leaders.”

Meet the Snapchat Campus Story golf cart guy

By Kris Martins | Copy Editor | March 8

Donning a Southern accent and a burnt orange Auburn University Club cap, Pass shoots 10-second videos while driving golf carts in the morning, cracking jokes and occasionally offering advice to viewers.

'Assassins' presents a new angle on American history

By Eric Pereira | Campus Writer | March 7

Since the first day of the semester, Bringardner, associate professor in the department of theatre, and the cast have been working to bring this controversial musical about the assassinations of U.S. presidents to life. This is Bringardner’s first time directing a Stephen Sondheim production, but he has first-hand experience, appearing in Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” at Telfair Peet Theatre.

The Big Event kicks off March 5

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | March 5

The Big Event is exactly what it sounds like: a big event. Each year students volunteer to provide various services to homes, churches and offices in the Auburn community.

Flo Rida will not perform at Auburn Airwaves

By Staff Report | March 4

UPC posted on their social media accounts the announcement of Flo Rida's cancellation "due to conflicting international show commitments."

Heavy rains delay plans to plant descendent oak trees

By Staff Report | March 4

University officials have canceled plans to plant the descendant oak trees in Samford Park this weekend, March 4-5.

University to positivity on Yik Yak

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 3

In recent years, ever-changing technology and social media growth have affected the social dynamic among university students, and unfortunately some of these changes have been negative due to hateful messages on applications such as Yik Yak.

Report shows SGA mostly Greek

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | March 3

Seventy-two percent of SGA members are affiliated with a sorority or fraternity, while only 25 percent of the general student body participates in the Greek system.

War Eagle Flying Team qualifies for nationals

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | March 3

Students in Auburn University’s aviation program will take their flying skills to a national championship in Columbus, Ohio, from May 9–14.

Auburn junior named finalist for Harry S. Truman Scholarship

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 3

Sarah Pitts, junior with a double major in English literature and Spanish, was recently named a finalist for one of the nation’s most prestigious academic scholarships.

SGA introduces new executives and new outreach position

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 2

Newly elected senators met Feb. 29 to discuss parliamentary procedures, introduce new executive officers and participate in a mock senate run-through. During executive introductions, SGA Vice President Brandon Honeywell introduced the newest position on SGA’s executive board: assistant vice president of outreach.

'Terrorism and Voices of Reason in the Muslim World' discussion set for March 3

By Staff Report | March 2

The Atlantic Institute will sponsor an interactive discussion, "Terrorism and Voices of Reason in the Muslim World," Thursday, March 3 in the Foy Auditorium.

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | February 29

Possible pedestrian plaza and other options discussed at open forum

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | February 29

Potential plans for the Mell Corridor were proposed in front of community members, students, faculty and staff in the Foy ballroom. Questionnaires were distributed for the audience to fill out as representatives from Facilities Management presented various alternatives for how the Mell Street space could be developed.