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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.

International Student Organization's World Fair brings culture to the concourse

By Rachel Sprouse | Assistant Online Editor | February 28

On the Haley Concourse today, students and faculty were able to learn about other cultures at the International Student Organization's World Fair. Various organizations, such as the Indian Student Association and the Taiwan Student Association, set up displays to share their upcoming events and culture with Auburn's campus.

Kesha and Nelly to perform at Auburn Airwaves

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 26

Auburn’s University Program’s Council announced the lineup for the 2015 Auburn Airwaves concert Feb.

UPDATE: Phi Delta Theta's fraternity charter officially suspended

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 26

Phi Delta Theta's fraternity charter has been suspended. Randy Reed, member of Phi Delta Theta's House Corporation Board, confirmed the fraternity will not return to campus until 2017.

One step closer to building student memorial

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | February 25

A student memorial is becoming more of a reality as the SGA student senate passed resolutions to initiate building a student memorial on campus. At its meeting Feb.

Free textbook proposal moves on to next stage

By Haley Lanigan | Campus Writer | February 25

Sen. Walker Byrd said the idea behind open resources is to provide students with inexpensive access to online textbooks.

Graphic design student takes home judge’s choice award

By Haley Lanigan | Campus Writer | February 25

Sara Hagale, senior in graphic design, won the Judge’s Choice Award at the American Institute of Graphic Arts Atlanta Student Pin-Up show where several Auburn graphic design students showcased their work Jan.

Editorial: Step up to the platform, Auburn students

By Editorial Staff | Spring 2015 | February 25

This year on the Auburn SGA's ballot, the Auburn students will have one option for president, vice president and treasurer. The candidates are running unopposed and will probably step directly into office on March 1st.

PLUS program gains support from Alumni

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | February 24

The Auburn Alumni Association recently increased its commitment to the funding of the Provost Leadership Undergraduate Scholarship, according to Steve Inabinet, coordinator of scholarship programs at the Office of Alumni Affairs. According to Overtoun Jenda, associate provost for diversity and multicultural affairs, the PLUS program provides scholarships to promote diversity on campus.

Parking services officials explain increase in student hang tag prices

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | February 24

Auburn University Parking Services proposed an increase in the cost of permits for 2014-15 to make parking on campus more efficient and safer, according to Don Andrae, parking services manager. Rob Garcia, student chair of the University Traffic and Parking committee and junior in finance, said the committee wants new parking areas on campus if parking permit prices are increased. Garcia said the price of an A-Zone permit, given primarily to faculty and staff, should be increased if the prices for student parking permits increase. “The next major expense that Parking Services is going to have, as far as building structures and what the University master plan indicates, is that it is going to benefit A-Zone pass holders, so when it comes to increasing hang tags, it needs to increase A-Zone,” Garcia said. Andrae said for the permit year of 2011-12, the price for a proximate commuter parking pass and proximate resident parking pass was $160.

Pinkard said at the age of 59, it was time to start doing the things he had always wanted to do. So he made a bucket list. (Emily Enfinger | Photo Editor)

59-year-old student completing bucket list

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | February 24

Fifty-nine-year-old Tommy “Pink” Pinkard, who is earning his second degree in undeclared liberal arts, was sitting in a mall contemplating retirement when he decided to take his first ride on a carousel.

Alpha Psi fraternity fixes procedures after safety concerns arose

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | February 24

Matt Tanaka, philanthropy chairman for Alpha Psi and sophomore in veterinary medicine, explained the major changes to this year’s Rodeo.

New academic complex to replace Parker Hall and Allison Laboratory

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | February 24

At its most recent meeting, the Auburn Board of Trustees approved the initiation of a project to build a two-building academic and laboratory complex to replace Allison Laboratory and Parker Hall.

Sororities Compete to Raise Awareness for Heart Disease

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | February 24

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.

Student saves money by using only University resources and facilities

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | February 23

On the fourth floor of the Ralph Brown Draughon Library, through a maze of bookshelves, nestled under an empty desk at 7 a.m. every Monday through Friday is an occupied sleeping bag. Patton Chambers, senior in physical education, is not sleeping in the library because he has a chemistry exam to study for.

New Miss Auburn University to be crowned Saturday, Jan. 31

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | February 23

The 2015 Miss Auburn University pageant will be Saturday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. at Auburn High School. Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door.

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.