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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.

Watch the spring graduation ceremony live

By Staff Report | May 10

Auburn University is broadcasting the graduation ceremonies live on UStream.

College of Sciences and Mathematics ‘flips the classroom’

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | May 10

Auburn University’s College of Sciences and Mathematics is shaking things up and flipping some of their classrooms, according to Nicholas Giordano, dean of the College of Science and Mathematics.

Chief information officer of the NFL speaks at spring 2015 graduation ceremony

By Maria Mcllwain | Copy Editor | May 9

Graduates of the College of Sciences and Mathematics and the College of Education were awarded their degrees in the first of four graduation ceremonies May 9-10.  According to the Auburn University website, 3,840 degrees will be awarded over the next two days. Friends and families of the graduates packed the Auburn Arena at 10 a.m.

New login page for Canvas

By Staff Report | May 8

There will be a new login page for Canvas starting Monday, May 11, according to a press release from OIT. 

Tiger Transit driver wins $20,000

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | May 6

Tim McCann, senior vice president of First Transit, presented Willie Smith, Tiger Transit driver, with First Transit’s Focus on Safety award Wednesday, May 6. First Transit, Tiger Transit provider, conducted the corporation-wide safety campaign. Smith was given the choice between a 2015 Ford Focus and $20,000. Smith said he will choose the money. “I had no idea at all this was going to happen,” Smith said.

Auburn University holds memorial service

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | May 4

Auburn University held a memorial service for students who passed away this year. The students honored at the memorial service were Maura Bruck, Justin Bryant, Leslie Burnett, Ryan Frazier, Hope Johnson, Adam Miller, Jakell Mitchell, Thomas Osborne, Sarah Roberts and Meghan Wilson. According to Katherine Hettinger, coordinator of case management and student advocacy, the school gives a memorial service once per year to honor all students who have passed away.

Cater Hall renovations approved as it nears its 100th birthday

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | May 1

As Katharine Cooper Cater Hall nears its 100th anniversary, plans for its renovations are underway. The Auburn University Board of Trustees approved renovations for Cater Hall at its April 17 meeting.

Auburn helps graduates in job search

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | April 30

After the spring graduates of Auburn University cross the stage with their diplomas in hand, many will begin their job search.

‘It’s On Us’ sexual assault prevention resolution passed

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | April 30

The “It’s On Us” Sexual Assault Prevention resolution was passed at the SGA’s Monday, April 20, meeting. The resolution will join Auburn’s name with 200 other universities across the United States, six of which are in the SEC, in an effort to educate about and stop sexual assault. Trey Fields, senator for the College of Liberal Arts, promoted the bill and discussed the goals of the campaign as well as the bill. “This bill aims to instill a shared responsibility to prevent sexual assault and to provide resources for individuals to recognize and pre-empt the pattern of sexual violence,” Fields said. The White House and The Center for American Progress launched the campaign in September of 2014. According to The White House Blog, “studies estimate that one in five women is sexually assaulted while in college.

New performing arts center planned for campus

By Haley Lanigan | Campus Writer | April 30

Auburn University received the largest donation it has ever had in its 160-year history. John and Rosemary Brown, both graduates of the University, announced their $57 million donation April 17.

Unionized: Tiger Transit drivers vote to join International Teamsters Union

By Haley Lanigan | Campus Writer | April 29

The Tiger Transit drivers of Auburn University have voted to unionize in attempt to get more affordable health care, higher wages and respect in the workplace.

OPINION: Experience outside the classroom vital to success

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | April 29

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Sorry to throw in a cliché, but that is exactly how to describe my time as editor of The Plainsman. I’ve had to handle covering the shooting of an Auburn freshman at 6 a.m.