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Student memorial may be newest building project for SGA

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | February 9

A student memorial may be the newest building project for SGA according to Jackson Pruett, executive vice president of initiatives and senior in political science. The senate will vote on a proposal to begin working on a student memorial to honor the students, staff and alumni who have passed away at the next meeting, Feb. 16. If passed, the memorial will be constructed across from the president's mansion at the corner of Mell Street and Samford Avenue.

SGA unopposed candidates present their platforms at 2015 debate

By Rachel King | Community Writer | February 9

Nerves ran high as the 2015 SGA candidates prepared to take the stage Feb. 9, in the Student Center Ballroom. Each candidate was given the opportunity to present their platforms and discuss what makes them qualified to represent Auburn University and its students.

VIDEO: Miss Auburn 2015

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | February 9

Five candidates give their platforms for their campaigns before voting begins.

VIDEO: Auburn University Dance Marathon 2015

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | February 8

The Auburn University Dance Marathon took place February 7 in the Student Center Ballroom to raise $238,035.41 that will be donated to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Students showed up to dance from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with hopes of raising more money than last year's event.

Auburn hosts 4th annual dance marathon for a cause

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | February 7

"Children's Miracle Network Hospital truly saved Parker's life, so to have students that are willing to give up their time and effort to support a cause means more to us than we could put into words," Crysie Grelecki, participating family member and mother of Parker Grelecki.

Students and faculty research to improve hearing-aid fitting in Guatemala

By Anna-Claire Terry | Campus Writer | February 7

Students and faculty in the Auburn University department of communication disorders have conducted research in Guatemala and may be able to improve hearing-aid fitting in infants and young children.

Participants attempt to mount horses at the Alpha Psi Fall Rodeo Classic on Oct. 3, 2014

Changes to Alpha Psi Rodeo announced

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | February 6

Alpha Psi announced its 2015 rodeo headliner this week on its Facebook page, driving traffic for tickets Thursday morning. With the announcement came several procedural changes.

Board of Trustees approves installation of the largest video board in college football

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | February 6

The University will be receiving a jumbo update with the approval of construction for largest video board in college football at the Auburn Board of Trustees meeting Friday, Feb. 6.

Student challenges himself to eat every meal with insects for a month

By Kyle Nazario | Intrigue Editor | February 6

Camren Brantley-Rios, senior in public relations, said he made tacos Jan. 30 slightly different from how most people do it. He took taco shells, added taco seasoning, lime, grilled onions, avocado queso fresco, refried beans, salsa and wax worms.

Auburn University Dance Marathon Rave, Thursday, Aug. 21. Charles Tatum / PHOTOGRAPHER

Auburn prepares for dance marathon

By Sarah Robinson | Campus Writer | February 6

Auburn University's Dance Marathon is a yearlong fundraiser to benefitting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Children's Hospital at Midtown Medical Center at Columbus Regional Health is Auburn's campus fundraising recipient.

Get to know the 2015 Miss Auburn candidates

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | February 6

Five candidates are in the race to replace Caroline Stephens as Miss Auburn.

Student died Thursday, Jan. 29

February 5

A student who lived in the Upper Quad Dormitories died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015.

Response to the 'War Equal' letter

By Evan Smith | February 5

Again, Mr. Puchner seems to have a pretty good idea of what a marriage should be, but not a clue why it shouldn't be extended to gays.

Meet the 2015 SGA candidates

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | February 5

SGA elections will be Tuesday Feb. 10. Log on to AUAccess, click the campus life tab and follow the link to cast your vote.

Top three SGA candidates to run unopposed

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | February 5

The top three SGA candidates - president, vice president and treasurer - will run unopposed in the 2015 SGA elections for the first time in at least 10 years, according to Brad Smith, SGA adviser.

Black History month kick-off event with Marc Lamont Hill

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | February 4

"The goal is always to reach one person," Hill said. "If my classroom, my book, my segment or my show allows one person to make a different decision, the decision that might advance freedom or expand justice or produce a more humane action, then the impact has been significant to me."

Brad Paisley will perform at 2015 Alpha Psi Rodeo

February 3

Auburn's Alpha Psi fraternity announced country singer Brad Paisley will be its 2015 Alpha Psi Rodeo headliner Tuesday, Feb. 3.

University Senate approves proposal to limit number of repeat courses

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | February 3

The University Senate voted on and approved a proposal that will limit the number of times a student can repeat a class in which they receive a D or F at their meeting Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Broun Hall Auditorium.

PEAK in college with new counseling program

By Sarah Robinson | Campus Writer | February 3

The Performance Enhancement in Academics and Knowledge-Acquisition program, designed to help improve the academic performance of students who feel they lack the ability to perform as well they could will begin its "brown bag" lunch sessions on Feb. 5.

Auburn board of trustees to hold meeting at AUM Campus

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | February 3

The Auburn board of trustees will hold its second meeting of 2015 at Auburn University at Montgomery on Feb. 6, at 9 a.m. in the Taylor Center. The Provost will propose the approval of construction of a two-building academic classroom and laboratory complex to replace Allison and Parker Halls, and the selection of the architect and construction manager. This project would provide classrooms and instructional laboratories, according to the board of trustees' meeting agenda.