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Nick Offerman to perform at UPC’s Comedy on the Plains

Nick Offerman, known for his role as Ron Swanson from "Parks and Recreation," is UPC’s spring comedian. Amanda Hurite, UPC president and senior in industrial engineering, said she expects a positive student reaction to the Comedy on the Plains announcement. “Parks and Recreation is just wrapping up and Ron Swanson, Nick Offerman’s character has been pretty big in the media right now,” Hurite said.

The State Press

SGA votes on new SGA positions

There was no old business so Brandon Honeywell, of the College of Science and Mathematics and junior in biomedical science presented the first order of business, which addressed the Chapter 201 code of laws amendment. “This is asking for an amendment just reflecting the language of the position of the executive cabinet, which is the executive vice president of marketing and engagement, which is Ms. Ivy Sibley,” Honeywell said. The motion was made and all ruled in favor.

The Auburn Plainsman

Big Event reaches out to the community

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | March 14

The annual Big Event kicked off this morning with 2,050 volunteers rallied in the Student Center Ballroom before being sent to 200 work sites, according to Michael Waldrum, junior in business and director of the Big Event. Behind the scenes, 165 team members worked to recruit volunteers and job sites among other tasks leading up to the event. “Every year is unique in its own way,” Waldrum said.

The Auburn Plainsman

SGA to host The Big Event this Saturday

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | March 13

Auburn University's SGA will host The Big Event student-run volunteer day Saturday, March 14, 2015. The Big Event gives college students and faculty the opportunity to thank the community of the City of Auburn for sharing their city with the University student body according to SGA executive director of the Big Event Michael Waldrum, junior in business.

The Auburn Plainsman

Student injured after falling from skateboard

By Staff Report | March 11

A student fell from his skateboard this morning near the Student Center, according to Captain Lorenza Dorsey of the Auburn Police Division. Officials responded to the scene and the student is being treated for a laceration at East Alabama Medical Center. 

The Auburn Plainsman

Nick Jonas to perform at Auburn Airwaves

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | March 11

Auburn’s University Program’s Council announced Nick Jonas will perform at the 2015 Auburn Airwaves concert on Wednesday, March 11, at approximately 10 a.m. Kesha, Nelly and Nick Jonas will perform at Toomer’s Corner on Saturday, April 18, during the University’s Corner Block Party. Amanda Hurite, UPC president and senior in industrial engineering, said she expects a positive reaction from students. “I think the response is going to be insane,” Hurite said.

The Auburn Plainsman

A modern twist on the Civil War

By Caitlin Shostak l Contributing Writer | March 11

After more than 150 years of analysis, the Civil War’s transition into the digital age may be long overdue. Edward Ayers, professor of history and president of the University of Richmond, seeks to change the way we study and access history by transferring the information normally found in hardcopy textbooks into a digital format.

The Auburn Plainsman

Aasif Mandvi comes to Auburn

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | March 10

UPC hosted Aasif Mandvi, well-known correspondent for “The Daily Show,” at the Foy Auditorium on Monday, March 9. Miranda Marty, senior in political science and director of speakers and comedians committee said they choose Mandvi because he is relevant and they choose speakers or comedians to do a show in Auburn typically based on whether they are well-known. “One of those things where it’s someone who has a recognizable face and a somewhat recognizable name,” Marty said. The process of choosing a comedian to come to Auburn takes careful preparation, according to Marty. “Initially we start off with a list of about three or five people, speakers or comedians, who we’d like to bring to Auburn who we think would attract the biggest crowd for the money and we make initial contact with their middle man who then checks the availability, and their price range,” Marty said. Mandvi read to the audience a couple of stories from his book, “No Land’s Man,” during the show. “The book just talks about his career and I think about his family’s journey and how they immigrated to the United States,” Marty said. During the show, Mandvi answered some questions from the audience. “The fact that we put on a show every day, the fact that there is a show ready to go at 6 p.m.

The Auburn Plainsman

No Impact Week to host author Colin Beavan

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | March 9

Auburn University will host No Impact Week from March 8-15 to encourage students, faculty and staff to reduce their negative impact on the environment and raise awareness about personal well-being. Professor and associate dean for educational affairs, Giovanna Summerfield said this year’s No Impact Week will include the return of “No Impact Man” author Collin Beavan. After reading “No Impact Man” in 2010, Summerfield said she invited Beavan to come to Auburn to speak. “He opened up a lot of issues with the students, not just about the environment, but about quality of life,” Summerfield said. According to Summerfield, there weren’t many academic institutions taking on initiatives that dealt with the issues Beavan advocated in 2010.

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