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Samford Hall and Park on the path to completion

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | September 2

Phase I of the Samford Park project was completed in February 2014 with the planting of the new Toomer's Oaks, according to Ben Burmester, campus planner. Phase II began with the installation of a 14-foot-wide brick arching walkway reaching from Toomer's Corner to Samford Hall.

Students will get the chance to watch Thursday night football in Jordan-Hare Stadium

By Staff Report | September 2

Auburn Athletics is hosting a student night to give students the chance to watch a few of the 19 games scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 3, on the new video board in Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Police investigate burglary at fraternity house

By Staff Report | September 1

A burglary occurred Saturday, August 22nd at a residence located in the 900 block of W. Magnolia Avenue, according to a press release from the Auburn Police Division.

Auburn receives $1 million donation

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | August 30

The Goizueta Foundation gave Auburn a $1 million gift which will be given to Atlanta area students as scholarships.

Alert issued after report of people being drugged at on-campus party

By Staff Report | August 28

Auburn University Public Safety issued an alert Friday, Aug.

University stands behind gun policy

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | August 28

The current weapons policy, which can be found under “University policies” on Auburn’s website, “prohibits the possession and use of any dangerous or potentially dangerous weapon or instrument(s) ... on all University properties, with limited exceptions.”

Athletics department pressured school officials to keep public administration major alive, report says

By Staff Report | August 27

Auburn University’s athletics department pressured school officials to keep the public administration major after an academic program review committee voted 13-0 to remove it in 2013, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

Engineering alumnus named deputy director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center

By Staff Report | August 27

Todd May named deputy director of NASA'Ss Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, according to a press release from the University's Office of Communications and Marketing.

Finance students start AU Student Investment Fund

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | August 27

The rising seniors, all previously members of the Auburn Investment Club, are working with the university to establish this investment fund with real money, currently slated to be between $500,000 and $1 million.

Auburn earns Tree Campus USA designation again

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | August 27

For the sixth year in a row, Auburn University has earned its Tree Campus USA designation from the Arbor Day Foundation; Auburn has received this honor from 2009 through 2014 by promoting tree health and sustainability values to Auburn staff, students and community.

Where is your money going?

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | August 26

Every year, each Auburn student pays an $808 student services fee in addition to their tuition.

‘Football, Fans and Feathers’ raptor show expands

By Staff Report | August 26

The Southeastern Raptor Center’s “Football, Fans and Feathers” will hold its educational program this fall every Friday prior to a football game, according to a press release from Auburn University.

Safe Harbor adds 24-hour helpline

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | August 25

Auburn University’s Safe Harbor now has their helpline available for 24 hours. According to Rachel Jones, the program coordinator, the Safe Harbor program is an advocacy program housed in the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness Services.

Pop in for Overall Popsicles

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | August 25

Overall Popsicles, a popular popsicle company, will now be in campus stores. According to Glen Loughridge, director of campus dining, the popsicles will be in The Village and Terrell.

SGA Senate meets for first time this semester

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | August 25

SGA held its first Senate meeting of the 2015 fall semester in the Student Center on Monday, August 24.

Congressman Bachus donates papers to Special Collections and Archives

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | August 24

In a public ceremony this afternoon on the first floor of the Auburn University library, an Auburn graduate returned. Former U.S Representative for the 6th Alabama district Spencer Thomas Bachus III returned to Auburn to donate his congressional papers to the Special Collections and Archives department of the library.