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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.

#ThrowbackThursday: Looking back to St. Patrick's Day ten years ago

March 19

A look back at The Auburn Plainsman from March 17, 2005, St. Patrick's Day ten years ago.  The Auburn Plainsman, 3-17-2005

Building paves over snake habitat

By Kyle Nazario l Contributing Writer | March 18

Auburn University shattered a rare ecological system when it gave land for a new medical college, leaving only “fragments,” according to John Kush, professor of biological sciences. The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine building, which began construction in February 2013, sits atop 15 of 21 acres in a plot of land which Kush said was managed by the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences since the 1950s.

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

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | March 17

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.

SGA votes on new SGA positions

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | March 17

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.

Auburn Alumni Association honor Lifetime Achievement Award recipients

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | March 14

The Auburn Alumni Association recognized four recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Awards at an invitation only banquet on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.

Mariners host Jane Wayne Day

By Jordan Hays | Copy Editor | March 14

A combat scenario in a faraway land, you are in an overwatch unit supporting a squad that is entering a building to take down a high-value target.

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.