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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.

Auburn students named finalists for prestigious scholarship

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | March 11

Sara Rains, senior in nutrition and wellness, and Jessica Adams, senior in microbial biology, were named finalists for the Harry S.

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.

SGA looks to the future at meeting

By Haley Lanigan | Campus Writer | March 9

The SGA met for the second time March 9. Because this was their second meeting, there were no old or new orders of business.

Department of Music offering online ticket sales

By Haley Lanigan | Campus Writer | March 9

Beginning Feb. 8, the department of music provided online access to general admission tickets for all music recitals and concerts held by the department at Auburn University.

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.

Glimpse into Auburn University of past and present

By Codie Smith | Intrigue Writer | March 6

Most Auburn students can recall memories from their time at the University, such as rolling Toomer’s Corner, cheering “War Eagle” at football games and enjoying a sandwich at Momma G’s.

Former female SGA president hopes for more leadership diversity

By Andria Moore | Intrigue Writer | March 6

Since 1922, Auburn University SGA has had more than 90 presidents who have been able to improve the University in a multitude of ways.

#ThrowbackThursday: Looking back to 1965

March 5

The Auburn Plainsman from 50 years ago, four days before the "Bloody Sunday" march in Selma.  The Auburn Plainsman 1965

The Civil War goes digital

By Caitlin Shostak l Contributing Writer | March 4

Historian Edward Ayers isn’t interested in dead people. Instead, Ayers is finding new ways to understand the complexities of the Civil War more than 150 years later by digitizing history. “I know what you’re thinking,” Ayers said.

University sends safety reminder in Lauren Burk’s memory

By Staff Report | March 4

The University sent a mass email about campus safety to students March 4, at approximately 9:45 a.m.

UPC and the Red Barn hosts first upcoming artist in series of March concerts

By Grace McLaughlin | Contributing Writer | March 3

A series of concerts featuring upcoming artists kicked off Tuesday, March 3, featuring openers AUCapella and MelAUdic and main act Humming House. The series, put on by The University Program Council is being held at the Red Barn on Donahue Drive, and will continue throughout the month of March.

Professor turns a home into poetry

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | March 3

Kelly Jolley, philosophy professor, has written a book of poetry titled “Stony Lonesome.” Jolley said the poems in the book are inspired by the Noble Hall historic plantation home on Shelton Mill Road in Auburn, formerly known as Stony Lonesome. “Most of the poems are about the place itself and people I’ve known who have lived there throughout the years,” Jolley said. Jolley said his walks with former resident and Auburn University emeriti English professor Ward Allen on the farm at Stony Lonesome inspired many of the poems in his book. “Stony Lonesome” was published by New Plains Press publisher Johnny Summerfield, who said what made him want to publish the book was how it dealt with questions of philosophy, language and religion in its descriptions of experiences at Stony Lonesome. “Philosophers create their knowledge through experience,” Summerfield said. According to Jolley, his passion for writing poetry and his career as a philosophy professor are linked by his admiration for good writing. “I like philosophers who are concerned with writing well,” Jolley said.

The Plainsman launches new website

By Staff Report | March 3

ThePlainsman.com launched its new website Monday, Feb. 23. The Plainsman’s new website includes detailed section drop down bars for easier maneuvering through the site, top-story slideshows on every section page and updated video and gallery sections.

Student Counseling Services offers Zen Den

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | March 3

Student Counseling Services offers a relaxation and stress management service known as the Zen Den and includes massage and biofeedback free of charge to students, according to Jan Miller, licensed psychologist and coordinator of the Zen Den.“The Zen Den rooms are two of them, one of them is the ...

Parts of Heisman Drive to be closed until August

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | March 3

The westbound lanes of Heisman Drive, which runs from the Stadium Parking Deck to South Donahue Drive, will be closed starting March 2 through late August. The roads will close to enable the construction of the new 200-foot wide Jordan-Hare Stadium video board, the largest in college football history.

New officers announce goals at first SGA meeting

By Haley Lanigan | Campus Writer | March 2

The first meeting of the 2015-16 SGA took place Monday, March 2. The meeting began with the new executive officers announcing their goals and qualifications.

Student's petition for Krispy Kreme gains rapid support

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | March 2

Allie McCafferty, freshman in undeclared math and science, took her Krispy Kreme doughnut craving to the Internet, and it seems she wasn’t alone. McCafferty created a petition to build a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts in Auburn on change.org on Feb.