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Student creates drawings for science

By Andria Moore | Intrigue Writer | February 23

Khori Dunn, sophomore in the process of changing major to interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis in biology and art, first realized she could combine her two passions for art and medicine the summer before 11th grade during a forum on medicine at Emory University.

Slow start dooms Tigers against Lady Vols

By Brian Stultz | Sports Writer | February 23

Auburn (9-9, 0-5 SEC) lost 54-42 at Auburn Arena to No. 6 Tennessee Lady Volunteers on Jan. 15. Tennessee (15-2, 5-0 SEC) came into Auburn Arena and smothered Auburn's offense to 32 percent shooting, including just two of nine from outside the arc to keep their conference record perfect.

Malzahn confident Carlson will recover despite bowl miss

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 23

Daniel Carlson's Outback Bowl saw the freshman kicker rise to career highs followed by career lows. Though his potential game-tying effort glanced off the right upright, head coach Gus Malzahn said it doesn't diminish the quality of his season.

Student's spicy script wins Doritos contest

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | February 18

Blending horror with comedy, Chad Oliver, junior in media studies, visual media option, scored his first script-writing award in a Doritos commercial contest. Initially interested in competing in the 30-second Super Bowl commercial contest, Oliver also entered a 30-second commercial script for the Doritos Dinamita under the Doritos Legion of the Bold contest.

Parker Hall and Allison Laboratory will be replaced with new academic complex

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | February 18

At its last meeting, the board of trustees approved the initiation of a project to build a two-building academic and laboratory complex to replace Allison and Parker Halls.

Kappa Delta promoting confidence through Girl Scouts

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | February 17

The Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama will distribute their cookies Feb. 18 to the Kappa Delta sorority, according to Camden Owen, sophomore in nursing and vice president of community service.

VIDEO: Yoga Rave 2015

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | February 17

In its second year at Auburn University, Yoga Rave brings peace and love to campus for a unique experience.

Sororities compete to raise awareness for heart disease

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | February 17

The 17 sororities in Auburn's Panhellenic council will be participating in the Pump Up Your Heart competition during the month of February, according to Paige Serzen, junior in public relations and Panhellenic health and wellness director.

Auburn may offer free textbooks for students

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | February 16

Auburn students may never have to pay for textbooks again if the latest bill proposed by the SGA senate passes next week. At its meeting next Monday, Feb. 23, the SGA senate will vote on a proposed bill that could provide students with free or inexpensive online versions of textbooks.

OPINION: Student media is not your public relations firm

By Kyle Nazario | Intrigue Editor | February 16

Sometimes an interviewee says something that leaves me speechless. I was interviewing two members of an organization at Auburn. The organization was putting on an event involving a lot of people, and I was previewing it.

Rural Studios builds hope for the needy

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | February 16

The College of Architecture's Rural Studios program is giving impoverished residents of Hale County something to be proud of. Director of Rural Studios Andrew Freear and his team of architecture students have designed and donated $20,000 homes that fit the needs of impoverished people who would otherwise be living in substandard conditions.

Oaks return to Toomer's Corner

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor and Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | February 14

For the first time in two years, there are two live oaks at Toomer's Corner. Fans surrounded Samford Park early Saturday morning, Feb. 14, to watch crews plant the 35-foot trees.

VIDEO: New Toomer's Oaks sneak peek

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | February 13

'Once Upon a Mattress' to debut next week

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | February 13

The department of theatre will be showing "Once Upon a Mattress," a play based on "The Princess and the Pea," at the Telfair Peet Theatre. The play premiers Feb. 19 and will run until March 1.

Hold your roll: Two live oak trees to be planted at Toomer's corner Saturday

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | February 13

Two 35-foot-tall live oak trees will be planted at Toomer's Corner Saturday, Feb. 14, but the University is asking fans to hold off on rolling until 2016. Landscapers are scheduled to begin planting the first oak at 7:30 a.m. and the University is inviting the public to attend.

University awarded for going green

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | February 12

Auburn University has been selected as one of Alabama's 2015 Green Ribbon Schools in recognition of the University's progress in environmental education and sustainability.

Tigers take part in the Polar Plunge

By Corey Good | Campus Writer | February 12

Several Auburn students decided to disregard the weather and take part in the Polar Plunge on Tuesday Jan. 20 at 4:30 p.m. At the Polar Plunge, participants jump into the pool at the Recreation and Wellness Center followed by a dip in the newly opened hot tubs.