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SGA Senate holds first meeting of 2015

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | January 26

The SGA Senate held their first meeting of 2015 Monday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. Treasurer Richmond Gunter introduced a plan for future SGA cabinet members to spend the $1.3 million in the student involvement reserve fund throughout the next 4 to 5 years.

Bike-share program will roll onto campus in 2015

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | January 26

Don Andrae, manager of Auburn University Parking Services, said Auburn University is bringing a bike-share program to campus that will enable students to borrow a bike for free for 24 hours. Sean Flood, CEO of the GOTCHA Group, founded the program known as GOTCHA Ride, an on-campus transportation system that allows passengers to tip the driver, according to Andrae.

University 'among most fun' schools

By Anna-Claire Terry | Campus Writer | January 25

Auburn University came in at No. 19 in Business Insider's 2014 "Top 20 Most Fun Universities" list.

Office of Sustainability releases Auburn's 'Sustainability Story'

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | January 24

According to Communications and Outreach manager Jennifer Morse, the presentation provides students with information on sustainability related organizations and initiatives they can become a part of. Morse said she hopes the presentation will give viewers information about the different aspects of sustainability and projects within the University.

To buy or to rent: Comparison of book prices

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | January 23

Book prices and renting prices often differ. This contributes to the decisions students will make on whether to rent or buy, according to Russell Weldon, assistant director of the Auburn University Bookstore.

Chicken Salad Chick to open in Foy Feb. 10

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | January 23

Chicken Salad Chick will hold its grand opening Feb. 10 in Foy Hall after several months of construction delays.

Earning every penny: comparison of coaches and professors salaries

By Anne Dawson | Intrigue Writer | January 22

College professors and college head football coaches are paid noticeably different salaries. Gus Malzahn, head football coach, earned $3,854,500 last year, according to USA Today, while the average professor at Auburn earned $109,860 during a 12-month span from 2012-13, according to auburn.edu's factbook.

Mental Wealth Week inspires positive thought

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | January 21

Active Minds, SGA and Theta Chi fraternity are partnering to host Mental Wealth Week to raise awareness and give students the opportunity to speak out about mental health by participating in a series of events the week of Jan. 20-23.

Students share thoughts on State of the Union

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | January 21

President Obama delivered his sixth State of the Union address, outlining his plan for "middle-class" economics before the Republican-controlled congress last night.

VIDEO: Inaugural Polar Plunge

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor and Kenny Moss | Assistant Photo Editor | January 21

Students came out to the Rec and Wellness Center in cold weather to take a dip in the pool, and then the new jacuzzi.

New international program coming to campus fall 2015

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | January 21

Auburn University has partnered with Shorelight Education, a company that funds and manages partnerships with universities, to establish Auburn Global, an international accelerated program that aims to bring more diversity to campus by recruiting more international students beginning fall 2015.

VIDEO: Auburn Dreams for MLK Day

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor and Kenny Moss | Assistant Photo Editor | January 19

Martin Luther King Jr. gave the I Have A Dream speech more than 50 years ago. Today, there are still many dreamers who are working for their dreams to come true.

Badminton Club aims for successful year

By Ankil Patel | Intrigue Writer | January 19

According to Dmitry Glotov, associate professor of math and science, Auburn University's Badminton Club was created with one purpose in mind: enabling all people interested in badminton to come together and play, regardless of skill level.

Campaign calls Au Bon Pain's food into question

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 19

Au Bon Pain was recently named the healthiest food chain by Grellin, a website that determines which restaurants have the healthiest menus.

OPINION: A schedule for me, made by them

By Sarah Robinson | Campus Writer | January 18

The average bachelor's degree requires 120 hours to graduate, which is approximately 15 hours per semester. So why did the majority of freshmen I know signed up to take 16 or more hours last semester?

Med Clinic introduces new record-keeping system

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | January 18

The Auburn University Medical Clinic will put into effect a new digital system of immunization record keeping that will be fully operable in the fall 2015 semester, according to John Adams, practice manager.

VIDEO: Ending Raccoon Stereotypes

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor and Kenny Moss | Assistant Photo Editor | January 17

Raccoons are just animals to some people, but to others, these animals mean much more.

Aubie to place second in the UCA national championship

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 16

Aubie was defeated by Brutus Buckeye from Ohio State University in the 2015 Universal Cheerleaders Association national championship Friday, Jan. 16, in Orlando, Florida. Aubie placed second in the championship and was voted Fan Favorite.

Students in the smallest degrees speak up

By Andria Moore | Intrigue Writer | January 16

Auburn University offers hundreds of degrees to suit different areas of interest. Three of the least-common minors and majors at Auburn are botany, dance and interdisciplinary studies.

Sing out: a day in the life of a chamber choir member

By Anne Dawson | Intrigue Writer | January 16

Choir students raise their voices in different ways every day, according to those participating in the program. Chamber choir president Seth McCollough, senior in instrumental and vocal music education, is involved in conductors' chorus, men's chorus, chamber choir and gospel choir.