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Waclaw Syzbalski documentary screened in Auburn

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | April 28

Director Anna Ferens’ documentary of Polish biochemist Waclaw Syzbalski’s life was shown in a screening in Thach Hall Tuesday, April 28 at 6 p.m. The documentary titled “The Essence of Life” shows the connection between Syzbalski’s research and the historical moments he witnessed, such as the Russian invasion of Poland in 1939, according to Ferens. "When I talked to him I decided he was a good person for a documentary because of the historical background in his life," Ferens said.

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Auburn named ‘green college,' only University in the state

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | April 28

Auburn University was named one of The Princeton Review’s Guide to 353 Green Colleges. Auburn was the only university in the state to be included in the list, according to Mike Kensler, director of the Office of Sustainability. More than 2,000 schools were considered for the guide before the 353 featured schools were selected according to Kensler. Kensler said the schools were chosen based on the criteria in a survey compiled by The Princeton Review, which determines the level of focus that the university puts on fostering a green environment on their campuses including energy conservation plan, food waste, sustainability academic programs, public transportation efficiency and presence of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) buildings. LEED buildings criteria include energy efficiency, water efficiency, building health responsible construction, design and management, according to Kensler. Kensler said buildings are inspected to make sure the building is built to LEED standards.

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SGA approves request from Eagle Eye Television

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | April 27

SGA’s Monday, April 27, meeting saw the unanimous passing of two reserve fund requests as well as the passing of two commendations in support of Auburn faculty. Brock Hendon, senator for the Harbert College of Business, discussed a reserve fund request that will bring a NewTek Tricaster 460 to the Eagle Eye TV newsroom.

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The Glomerata and The Circle are available

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | April 22

The Glomerata yearbook and The Circle literary magazine are now available with a Tiger Card or 902, 903 number across campus. Both publications will be handed out at the same locations across campus. The locations include the Haley Center Concourse, Lowder Starbucks, Mell Street transit stop and Student Center transit stop.  The publications will be available this week from 9 a.m.

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SGA approves resolution in support of sexual assault prevention

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | April 20

SGA’s Monday, April 20, meeting saw the unanimous passing of a resolution introduced during last week’s senate meeting, as well as a change in the Code of Laws and a recognition of a faculty member. Trey Fields, senator for the College of Liberal Arts, discussed a resolution that will bring a campaign to Auburn’s campus which began in September of 2014 with The White House and The Center for American Progress.

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Board of Trustees approves tuition increase

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | April 17

The Auburn University Board of Trustees approved a 2.5 percent tuition increase that will begin in fall 2015. Tuition for fall 2014 and spring 2015 was $5,100 for in-state students and $13,692 for out-of-state students. The increase will raise in-state tuition to $5,212 and out-of-state-tuition to $14,020. Auburn University Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Donald Large presented the proposal to the Board. “2.5 percent is the amount that we calculated that we think will produce right at $7 million,” Large said.

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