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Public Administration proves their worth

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | September 9

Public Administration proves their worth Andria Moore Campus reporter The recent Wall Street Journal article, “At Auburn, Athletics and Academics Collide” conveys the idea that the Public Administration major is useless and merely used so that athletes can pass classes.

Samford Hall close to completion

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | September 8

The construction around Samford Hall that began earlier this summer is expected to be completed this fall. “We are still on target for a fall completion date,” said communication and marketing specialist Martha Koontz.

University achieves its highest enrollment and highest freshman ACT scores in history

By Staff Report | September 8

Auburn University has achieved its highest enrollment and highest freshman ACT scores in history this fall, according to a press release from the University.

Southeastern Raptor Center lets fans see eagles up close

By Jim Little | Community Reporter | September 7

Fans wanting to get a closer look at birds of prey, including Auburn's eagle mascots Spirit and Nova that are kept at the Southeastern Raptor Center, will have their chance at the Football, Fans and Feathers events this fall.

Aviation Center launches 'Striped Wings' program

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | September 4

The Aviation Center has a new ambassador program called Striped Wings. According to Will Leveille, director and co-founder of Striped Wings, Striped Wings is a student ambassador organization is like The Plainsman but for The Aviation center. We go out and recruit students for all the aviation programs that Auburn offers and different clubs.

SGA discusses budget request

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | September 4

The second SGA senate of the 2015 fall semester took place in the Student Center at 7:30 p.m. on August 31. Although the senate will not be meeting next Monday because of Labor Day weekend, the senate will resume Monday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Students view first college football game of 2015 in Jordan-Hare

By Evan McCullers | Sports Reporter | September 3

Auburn hosted students in Jordan-Hare Stadium on Thursday, Sept.3, to watch the first college football game of 2015 on the new video board.

University responds to The Wall Street Journal's accusations

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | September 3

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 an article published by the Wall Street Journal.

SGA makes plans for the year

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | September 3

With every new school year, comes new changes from SGA; this year SGA has placed importance on student affairs and campus life such as class registration, facility updates, campus safety, game day experience and real world preparation. Walker Byrd, President of SGA, is focusing on Auburn students’ success in and out of the classroom, as well as in the future.

Top 5 Miss Homecoming candidates announced

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | September 3

The Top 5 candidates for Miss Homecoming 2015 were announced Wednesday, Sept. 2 at approximately 8 p.m.

Historic Auburn Pond to undergo improvements

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | September 3

Following an agreement between the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine and Auburn University, a historic 2-acre pond built on campus in 1937 will undergo construction this fall.

New sorority coming to Auburn

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | September 3

Auburn University announced that Tri Sigma sorority will be adding a chapter at Auburn, increasing the total number of sororities from 17 to 18.

Top 20 Miss Homecoming candidates announced

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | September 2

The Top 20 candidates for Miss Homecoming were announced on Cater Lawn Tuesday, Sept. 1.

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