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Miss Auburn: Madison Gaines

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | February 1

Madison Gaines, junior in human development and family studies, received her Miss Auburn nomination from Auburn Singers and now promotes her platform “Auburn Gaines Perspective," which strives to create deeper relationships with international students. Gaines said she wants to make the Auburn Family the University promotes a reality by unifying every student and making inclusion a priority on campus. Gaines lived in China and is working on a minor in Asian studies. She said her time overseas greatly inspired her platform. “When choosing a platform for Miss Auburn, I wanted something tangible that could make a difference right here on Auburn’s campus,” Gaines said.

'Across the Aisle' voter registration drive set for Feb. 1-2

By Staff Report | January 31

The drive is a collaborative effort among the College Democrats, College Republicans, the Young Americans for Liberty, SGA and Omega Phi Alpha.

Office of Sustainability gives ways to live eco-friendly

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 29

Here's nine ways you can live green on campus.

Caroline Draughon Village; marriage dorms

Plans for Caroline Draughon Village still unknown

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 29

Caroline Draughon Village, located near the resident overflow parking lot, has been abandoned since The Village dormitories were built in 2009.

Vegan bar added as dining option

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | January 29

Located in Tiger Zone at Village Dining, the FIT Station offers vegan options for students who are looking for more vegetables or an alternative protein source for their meal.

Unauthorized weapon spotted on campus, no threats identified

By Staff Report | January 28

Auburn Police responded to a call this afternoon, Jan.28, about a person who possibly had an unauthorized weapon near the Student Center, according to a public safety advisory from Auburn University Public Safety and Security. The person was not acting in a threatening manner.

SGA executives reflect on term accomplishments

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | January 28

Walker Byrd, SGA president, Justin Mathews, SGA vice president, and Brett Walton, SGA treasurer, are preparing to pass down their executive titles and, in doing so, are reflecting on what they’ve achieved and the foundations that have been laid down for future senators.

Service at Auburn’s Bailey Small Animal Hospital earns top rating

By Staff Report | January 27

Certification is based on factors including hours of operation, facilities and equipment available to treat patients, workflow, veterinarians available for treatment and consultations, and the level of education and training that veterinarians have, the release states.

MRI testing changes detection dog training

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | January 26

Man’s best friend is learning a new trick. The department of psychology, the MRI Research Center and the Canine Performance Sciences program in the College of Veterinary Medicine are collaborating research on the best ways to train detection dogs.

EASL classrooms to be in Mell Street building

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | January 26

Engaged Active Student Learning spaces first came to Auburn’s campus three years ago, using strategic furniture placement and technology to create a new learning environment that forces professors to teach differently and students to learn through collaboration. Wiebke Kuhn, College of Liberal Arts IT manager, said the classroom building committee first created these classrooms for the College of Liberal Arts to see how a different way of learning would affect students’ grades. “The reason for building that space came out of the classroom building committee,” Kuhn said.

SGA raises suicide awareness and promotes QPR

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | January 25

India Way, budget and finance committee chair, and Trey Fields, Student Affairs committee chair, addressed the senate about suicide prevention training available to students called QPR. QPR stands for question, persuade, refer and offers training sessions to anyone who wants to learn how to detect signs someone may be having suicidal thoughts, according to Way.

SGA 2016 major candidates announced

By Staff Report | January 25

Adam Brasher, Jesse Westerhouse and Drake Alan Pooley are running for SGA president, according to SGA's website.

Preview: Pump Up Your Heart Challenge

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | January 25

The third annual Pump Up Your Heart challenge returns to the Auburn Rec and Wellness Center this February. The month-long competition will have a kickoff event on Jan 31. from 5 to 6 p.m. and its grand finale on March 3 at Yoga Rave. The winners will be announced at Yoga Rave on March 3 this year.

A day in the life of an early childcare worker

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | January 25

Sharon Wilbanks, director of Auburn University Early Learning Center, said there is no such thing as a normal day when working with children.

Admission and inclusion discussed at first State of the Black Student Body

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | January 21

The leaders of many of Auburn's African-American organizations advocated for more inclusion, increased admissions of African-American students and the hiring of more African-American faculty at the first State of the Black Student Body Wednesday night.

Dance Marathon presidents from rival schools got engaged over winter break

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 20

John McNiell met Allison Peters in seventh grade, but he didn't ask her out until their senior year of high school.

The differences among Miss Auburn, Miss AU, Miss Homecoming and Miss Panhellenic

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | January 20

There are several different titles an Auburn woman can claim as a student.

Students take the 'Plunge' at the Auburn Rec

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | January 20

About 70 students piled around the Auburn Recreation and Wellness Center pool, waiting for the countdown to start. Aubie took his place on the diving board, leading the crowd in a "Bodda Getta" cheer. Three, two, one and the students plunged into the frigid water, taking the polar plunge at the Auburn Rec and Wellness Center on Tuesday night.

SGA academic affairs committee pushes for course catalog

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | January 19

Last semester, the SGA senate passed a resolution recommending the availability of a course catalog to accompany registration so students can make a decision based on assignments, attendance policies, required materials and more.

Recreation and Wellness Center to host Polar Plunge

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | January 18

The Polar Plunge will take place on Jan. 19 at the Auburn rec's pool facilities. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the plunge taking place at 5:45 p.m. The first 100 participants will receive a polar plunge T-shirt and all participants can have coffee or hot chocolate from Toomer's Coffee or pops from Steel City Pops.