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The Auburn Plainsman

​Library offers online diversity databases

Auburn University Libraries had recently released new online databases covering diversity topic such as African Americans, Native Americans and gender. Bonnie MacEwan, dean of libraries, they periodically bring ideas to the provost office and diversity databases were one of those ideas. “Obviously one of the things we want to support is research and exploration in diversity topics and it’s actually something we’re asked for a lot,” MacEwan said. There are several librarians researching to see what resources are in demand for students, according to MacEwan. “We have a library that’s assigned to every subject that’s taught at Auburn and part of their job is to work with the departments and think about what’s needed for instruction and research,” MacEwan said. Liza Weisbrod, Auburn librarian, said these librarians report back to them with a list of desired resources. “We basically talk to these librarians and ask if they’ve had requests from students or faculty for things that they think the library could use and that students could use for classes or research and we compiled quite an extensive list,” Weisbrod said.

The Auburn Plainsman

SGA discusses changes to Code of Laws

James Beauchaine, senator at-large, and Lucy Anne Link, senator at-large presented changes to the SGA Code of Laws to the senate, on November 15. A discussion they had was with the wording of certain articles within a section in the Code of Laws. They debated whether voting should be based on your primary college or allow representation in two colleges for those students with double majors.

The Auburn Plainsman

SGA announces change in Top Five Miss Auburn candidates after eligibility violation discovered

SGA announced Meredith Thomley, junior in biomedical sciences, will be included in the Top Five Miss Auburn candidates after Sapphira Glemaud was disqualified because of an eligibility violation. The following statement was posted on SGA's website: "Elections Board ruled unanimously that Sapphira Glemaud’s campaign was guilty of violating SGA Code of Laws sections 704.2.2 and 704.4.1.

The Auburn Plainsman

The Pack It Up club promotes a smoke-free Auburn

The Pack It Up club, in its third year at the Harrison School of Pharmacy, provides free resources to Auburn students, faculty and staff to provide the tools they need to quick smoking. Kristi Laxson, Pack It Up president, said she hopes their work on and off campus will promote a smoke-free lifestyle in Auburn.

Plains to Plate again

Tiger Dining provides options for students with gluten-free diets

Auburn University made the list of Top 10 Gluten-Free Accommodating Colleges by Udi, the number one gluten-free brand in the United States. Currently, there is a gluten free prep area in the Wellness Kitchen as part of Auburn University's Made without Gluten Initiative. Soon, Auburn University may be the first to have a certified gluten-free dining location on its campus.

The Auburn Plainsman

​Ombuds Office helps develop conflict management skills

The Ombuds Office at Auburn is a resource trying to help guide people and provide conflict resolutions skills to the Auburn community. Kevin Coonrod, auburn ombudsperson, said the services are offered to several different people. “The Ombuds Office assists members of the Auburn University community to navigate through difficult situations encountered at the University,” Coonrod said.

The Auburn Plainsman

Graphic design students design posters for Birmingham Zoo’s 60th anniversary

Fifteen graphic design students’ posters are on display for the Birmingham Zoo’s 60th anniversary after the first project of the course turned into an art exhibit in the zoo’s Predator Building. Assistant professor Courtney Windham tasked students in her summer Graphic Processes studio with creating a poster that reflected one of the zoo’s animals while using a process similar to that of artist Hendrik N.