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Taylor Wesley speaks after Miss Homecoming win

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | October 6

Taylor Wesley, senior in communications and psychology, was crowned Auburn’s 2015 Miss Homecoming on Saturday.

Spectrum Pride Week kicks off with LGBTQI student panel

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | October 6

The Multicultural Center and Spectrum hosted their annual LGBTQI Student Panel Discussion as kick-off event of Spectrum Pride Week.

Lowder briefly evacuated, University issues all clear

By Staff Report | October 6

A suspicious person was reported at Lowder Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at approximately 2:10 p.m.

​Byrd looks to raise money for Auburn Memorial project

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | October 5

Walker Byrd, SGA president, spoke to the senate about the Auburn Memorial project and asked senators to give to the project what they can to reach its monetary goal at SGA’s weekly senate meeting during executive announcements.

SGA's Homecoming parade takes to the streets

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | October 3

Students and families gathered along the streets to watch the Auburn University Marching Band lead this year's Homecoming parade. Multi-colored floats rolled down the street, each one larger than the next.

UPC's Plainsfest: Parachute and Matt Wertz rock the Plains

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | October 3

Hundreds of students, families and friends came out Friday, Oct. 2 to see Matt Wertz and Parachute perform at Plainsfest, the University Program Council’s annual concert.

'Don't cancel that class' program gives professors another option

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | October 2

Instead of a professor canceling a class last minute, a representative from Health Promotion and Wellness Services will come teach the class about different issues on campus, such as drug and alcohol abuse prevention and sexual assault awareness.

Saturday's 'Green Game' will recognize University's commitment to sustainability

By Staff Report | October 2

The San Jose State vs. Auburn football game on Oct. 3 will recognize Auburn Athletics’ sustainability, according to a press release from the University.

Parachute and Matt Wertz to perform at UPC's Plainsfest on Friday

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | October 1

Plainsfest kicks off this Friday Andria Moore Campus reporter Music will once again rock the plains as the University Program Council’s annual fall concert kicks off this Friday, October 2. Matt Wertz is set to open the show at 7 p.m., and Parachute will take the stage shortly after.

Homecoming parade to take to the streets on Friday, partial road closures announced

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | October 1

The parade will begin on Thach Avenue and will end by Ralph Brown Draughon Library on Mell Street.

Get to know your Miss Homecoming candidates

By Claire Tully | October 1

Tomi Obebe “Fully Focused” Exercise Science major, Spanish minor Nominated by Student Recruiters AU Involvement: Student Recruiters, FLP director, SOS orientation leade, Dunkin’ Darlings, Humans of Auburn President and founder, Auburn Gospel Choir, Auburn Wesley Foundation and a social sorority “About a month ago, I was involved in a serious car accident on my way home to Columbus, GA. Off of 280, there are a few houses and there happened to be a car in front of me turning into their driveway.

Former Auburn professor charged in connection to steroid distribution ring agrees to plead guilty

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | September 30

Yonnie Wu, who was also the former director of the Mass Spectrometry Center, tested drugs sent to him in the mail with University equipment and sent them to be sold online, according to prosecutors.

Textile building renaming precedes renovations

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | September 30

Textile Building renovations will pave the way for the construction of Engineering Student Achievement Center.

​SGA and campus organizations discuss budget decreases

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | September 30

Campus organization representatives attended SGA’s weekly senate to discuss their budgets and encourage members of the senate to approve their final budgets. Each organization representative discussed the decreases that were made budgets, but all had positive statements regarding the budget cuts. Dorothy Dickmann, student media budget representative, said that student media are not upset despite their 10 percent budget decrease.

Beat Bama Food Drive partners with Parking Services

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | September 30

This year, Beat Bama Food Drive decided to take it a step further by partnering with Parking Services. “We want to encourage students to donate and get as many cans as possible,” said Sarah Perez, president of Beat Bama Food Drive. “But we also want students to be aware of the poverty in our area.”

SGA and UPC present first state of the student body address, focuses on diversity and inclusion

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | September 30

The Student Government Association and University Program Council hosted their first State of the Student Body Address to speak about the projects and goals set for this school year.

University introduces exploratory major

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | September 28

Next fall, Auburn University will begin offering an exploratory major available for freshmen. The major is part of the new Exploratory Advising Center that opened in August.

Tiger Cage 2015 winners encourage young entrepreneurs to compete

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | September 28

Last April, Jonathan Philip and Alex Wakefield, Auburn mechanical engineering seniors, won the Tiger Cage competition where they participated in mentorship sessions throughout the year with Auburn faculty and other business leaders. Philip and Wakefield won  $10,000 in funding and $30,000 in legal assistance for their “Parking Grid Technologies” business. Their electrical and software engineering centered business creates and app allowing drivers to locate empty parking spaces. Both Philip and Wakefield said they believe the competition is a great opportunity for any young entrepreneurs looking to gain experience.