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Equine training class gives students a chance to work one-on-one with their own adopted foal for a semester

By Andria Moore | Intrigue Writer | April 9

Of the wide variety of elective courses offered at Auburn, there is one in the College of Animal Sciences that is almost too popular.

AU Singers to perform at Kreher’s Music in the Forest

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | April 9

The AU Singers will entertain the public with song and dance as part of a concert series hosted by the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center on Saturday, April 11, at 4:30 p.m. The Music in the Forest series is a collaboration between the preserve and the department of music to provide the community with musical entertainment while benefitting KPNC’s children’s educational programs and AUMD’s student scholarship fund. “I’ve always enjoyed the energetic AU Singers and know firsthand how much time and effort is put into their performances,” said Sarah Collins, administrative assistant for the department of music.

Spinning into action: University prepares for tornado season

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | April 9

Transitioning into the springtime, pollen isn’t the only thing expected in Alabama. As tornado season approaches, Auburn University Emergency Management lays out its severe weather procedures. Chance Corbett, associate director of Emergency Management, said every campus building has a designated indoor shelter area marked with a green “Severe Weather Shelter” sign.

Nobel Laureate discusses the origins of life on Earth

By Caitlin Shostak l Campus Writer | April 8

Because many Earth-like planets exist in the universe, it seems plausible life could exist elsewhere in the galaxy.

Electrical Engineering Professor Nominated to Deliver “Final Lecture”

By Haley Lanigan | Campus Writer | April 8

Professor Stuart Wentworth was nominated to give the “Final Lecture” to the graduating class of 2015 on April 8. The engineering professor decided to give the lecture on what he called his area of expertise.

SGA hears goals for coming year

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | April 6

The Student Government Association’s on Monday, April 6, saw the appointment of a new president and vice president for the graduate school and also provided members of SGA exec the opportunity to discuss goals for the upcoming year. Jesse Westerhouse, executive vice president of initiatives, discussed a resolution that will come across the senate floor next week.

University sends out email about a possible compromise of student personal information

By Staff Report | April 4

Auburn University is investigating data security incident exposing the personal information for current, former and prospective students, according to an email sent out to faculty and staff. According to the email, personal information stored on University servers was accessible online.

Student media restructuring leads to the elimination of nine University positions

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | April 3

Nine student media employees were unaware of what was about to happen when they walked through the doors of the Office of Student Affairs March 19. Elizabeth Stone, communications specialist for the Office of the Vice President, and Bobby Woodard, vice president of Student Affairs, restructured the student media program and will lay off nine people from their jobs, some of whom have been working for the University for more than a decade, starting May 15.

#ThrowbackThursday: Looking back to 1998

April 3

A look back to the famous Dec. 3, 1998 issue of The Auburn Plainsman showing that The Plainsman will always have an independent voice. The Auburn Plainsman 12-3-1998 by The Auburn Plainsman

Alpha Xi Delta lights it up blue

By Haley Lanigan | Campus Writer | April 3

The Zeta Xi chapter of Alpha Xi Delta held its “Shine On” event April 2 to raise autism awareness. The event consisted of guitar music and, free pizza and two speakers.

Researcher predicts water scarceness

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | April 2

Auburn University assistant professor Shufen “Susan” Pan has conducted research on global climate change that suggests there may be water scarcity in more than half of the world’s land area by the end of the 21st century. Pan is one of the researchers for Auburn’s International Center for Climate and Global Change research, which has been recognized by the White House for its contributions to the U.S.

STDCheck.com ranks Auburn with top five highest STD rates

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | April 2

During the first week of March, STDcheck.com released a blog stating Auburn University and the University of Alabama are among the top five colleges with the highest sexually transmitted disease rates. The article did not provide statistics specific to Auburn University or the University of Alabama or attribute from what source the rates originated.

South Donahue dorm burglaries

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | April 1

As students returned home from spring break, residents in the South Donahue Residence Hall discovered several of their valuables missing. According to the Auburn Police Division news release, “assorted electronic devices, video game consoles and jewelry” were reported stolen March 29.

How the University cracks down on unlicensed gear

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | April 1

“If you don’t bleed orange and blue take your b**** a** home.” That’s what one unlicensed T-shirts in the Office of Trademark Management and Licensing reads.

Professor awarded for faculty outreach

By Haley Lanigan | Campus Writer | April 1

Allen Landers, physics professor in the College of Science and Mathematics, was the 2014 recipient of the Auburn University Award for Excellence in Faculty Outreach. James Hanson, professor and chair of the physics department, nominated Landers for the award. “We look at what professors are supposed to do, and he does it all and does it extremely well,” Hanson said.

SGA approves money for organizations programming

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | March 31

The SGA’s Monday, March 30 meeting saw new orders of business in the form of a program expansion fund and the confirmation of the student senate chairpersons. India Way, senator for the College of Business, proposed a bill in the form of a program expansion fund.

South Donahue Residence Hall burglarized during spring break

By Staff Report | March 30

Residents of South Donahue Residence Hall returning from spring break came back to campus to discover their rooms had been burglarized.

Public Safety reports phone call threat

By Staff Report | March 29

Public Safety sent out an email at approximately 9:13 p.m. stating it received an anonymous call that could have been taken as a threat to the University. Public Safety also stated in the email the threat does not appear to be credible, but students may see an increased police presence tonight. Auburn Police Division will send officers to patrol the campus. "We are sending this email to ask that each of you be vigilant and report anything suspicious to Auburn Police at (334) 501-3100 or dial 911," stated the email. Updates to follow.

University innovators turn into entrepreneurs

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | March 23

Benjamin Gustafson, Auburn University senior in software engineering, and Tyler Smith, University of South Carolina senior in computer science, started a software program that helps educators nationwide make classroom observation more efficient, according to Gustafson.

Auburn professor names fish species after Star Wars character

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | March 22

Jonathan Armbruster, biological sciences professor and curator of fishes at the Auburn Museum of Natural History, recently named a new species of catfish after the “Star Wars” character Greedo featured in Episode IV. Armbruster discovered Peckoltia greedoi on a visit to a Brazilian museum in 2004. “Most of the stuff we actually find are things that somebody else has collected — sometimes hundreds of year ago even.