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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Dive in, get involved and make the most of it

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | June 5

The true moment I knew Auburn was the place for me was spring of my senior year in high school when I made the Auburn University Majorette Line.

Meet the 2015 Camp War Eagle counselors

By Rebecca Oliver l Contributing Writer | June 5

Camp War Eagle sessions began May 28, bringing thousands of incoming freshmen to the Plains for their first experience as students. Leading these freshmen and their parents through 10 sessions, ending July 17, will be a group of camp counselors who have undergone months of training to prepare.

Lab technician indicted on 6 counts

By Staff Report | June 4

Stephen Howard, the University lab technician who was arrested and charged with distributing GHB, was indicted by a grand jury, according to the Opelika-Auburn News. Howard was indicted on three counts of possessing with an intent to distribute 1,4-butainediol, which converts to GHB.

Jessie Garrison crowned Miss Auburn University 2015. Miss Auburn University 2015 pageant at Auburn High School in Auburn, AL on Jan 31, 2015. (File photo)

Auburn students compete for Miss Alabama title

By Ben Wallace | News Reporter | June 4

Starting Wednesday, June 3, nine Auburn students began competing in the 2015 Miss Alabama Pageant at Samford University. According to the Miss Alabama website, Miss Alabama Pageant Inc. is a nonprofit organization that awards college scholarships to distinguished women of the state.

College of Agriculture signs academic exchange pact with Cuba

By Staff Report | June 4

The College of Agriculture partnered with the Agrarian University of Havana and the Cuban National Center for Animal and Plant Health Thursday, June 4, allowing faculty and student exchange programs to collaborate on research efforts, according to a press release.

Jordan Hare Stadium during Auburn versus LSU football game. Oct 4, 2014. (File)

Auburn puts the brakes on plans to renovate Jordan-Hare Stadium

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | June 4

Renovations to the stadium, initially estimated to cost $145 million, are being pushed back until 2016, according to Dan King, associate vice president of Facilities Management.

Student’s siblings on board Amtrak trains surrounding crash

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | June 4

Amtrak train 188 derailed Tuesday night, May 12, at 9:21 p.m.

SGA President attends presidential leadership summit for campus leaders

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | June 4

The National Campus Leadership Council (NCLC) holds a presidential leadership summit for incoming and outgoing college student body presidents every year in May or June.

Former Auburn Cheerleader's company produces merchandise with uplifting, positive message

By Sommer Henry | Writer | June 2

Megan Dixon Smalley, former Auburn cheerleader and alumni, said she always wanted an online print shop, but had no idea what it would look like. During Smalley's time as a cheerleader, she started taking pictures and learning about graphic design, along with her public relations major. Smalley launched her company, Scarlet & Gold, on Sept. 1, 2013.

Veggie village: Farmer's market place for community, local vendors to interact

By Maria Mcllwain | Copy Editor | May 30

Pulling up their trucks in a wide circle on campus, vendors sell local produce and other wares to Auburn citizens at The Market at Ag Heritage Park, which is in its 10th year.

#FlashbackFriday: Looking back to 1980

By Staff Report | May 30

#FlashbackFriday: Looking back to the May 29 issue of The Auburn Plainsman from 1980. 1980 Plainsman

Beloved husband and father passes before graduation, wife and son accept degree posthumously

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | May 29

Spring graduation means many things to students closing one chapter in their lives to start another. For Stacy Miller and her 7-year-old son, Isaac, graduation meant something different.

Public Safety Advisory sent out to students following employee arrest

By Staff Report | May 26

The University sent out the following Public Safety Advisory following the announcement of University lab technician Stephen Howard being charged with selling GHB, a date rape drug: The US Attorney’s Office today announced the arrest of an Auburn lab technician who is accused of selling large quantities of the date rape drug GHB.

Plainsman publication schedule abbreviated for summer

By Staff Report | May 21

The Auburn Plainsman will produce a digital-only issue every Thursday this summer and will print two tabloid issues for June and July. The weekly issues can be viewed at ThePlainsman.com where "Virtual Print Edition" is displayed on the right side of the home page. The two tabloid issues will be in the racks Thursday, June 11, and July 9. The Camp War Eagle tabloid will be in the racks until June 11.

Auburn scores big: college’s largest video board coming fall 2015

By Ben Wallace | News Reporter | May 21

Jordan-Hare Stadium will soon be home to the largest video board ever displayed for college football fans and for Auburn students. The video board’s construction began Feb.

Grand Opening held for new RFID Laboratory

By Ben Wallace | News Reporter | May 20

The laboratory was made possible by a collaborative effort from its sponsors, various Auburn students, RFID lab employees from the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business, and the College of Human Sciences.

Detailed policy on military credit proposed

By Maria Mcllwain | Copy Editor | May 19

A more detailed policy concerning military credit was proposed at the University senate meeting Monday, May 19. The policy was proposed to be compliant with state laws, according to Xing Fang, chair of academic standards, who proposed the policies. The policy limits the number of hours people can receive for military service is 10 semester hours. Up to four hours of physical education credit can be awarded, two hours for basic training and two hours for advanced individual training. Up to six hours of military science elective or general elective hours can be awarded. According to the policy changes, Auburn does not award credit the American Council of Education (ACE) classifies as low level, vocational or technical.

Auburn, Tuskegee Universities receive grant for joint research project

By Maria Mcllwain | Copy Editor | May 19

Auburn and Tuskegee Universities are partnering to research heir property with the help of a grant from the U.S.

Auburn Board of Trustees bill favors more diversity

By Ben Wallace | News Reporter | May 16

The Auburn Board of Trustees, the governing body of the University, may be receiving two more minority seats. HB 551, which is currently pending its third reading in the Alabama Legislature states the new board members should be residents of the United States who enhance the diversity of the board, according to the Alabama Legislature’s website. The Auburn Board of Trustees currently consists of only one minority member out of 14 total members.

Camp War Eagle tours will continue despite construction

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | May 14

Summer is a time for construction at the University. According to Martha Koontz, communications and marketing specialist with Facilities Administration, there are two main projects this summer: the Samford Park redevelopment and the re-roofing of Samford Hall.