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Are study guides guiding students too much?

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | October 28

Study guides are often utilized by students to prepare for upcoming quizzes or exams.

SGA appoints two remaining executive officers

SGA approves alterations to final exam schedules

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | October 27

The Student Government Association approved a proposal at the Oct. 27 meeting that will affect final exam schedules beginning in fall 2017. The recommendation of alterations to the final exam schedule were proposed by Walker Byrd, Senator at-large, and Caroline Beauchaine, senator for academic affairs and mandated that teachers must have all tests, projects and assignments finished for that class the last Friday of the semester.

TigerMail administrators notify users of spam increase

October 27

TigerMail administrators sent a mass email to users Oct. 27 at approximately 9:50 a.m.

Mason Briles announced he was gay on OutSports.com.

Student uses Internet to announce sexuality

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | October 27

Mason Briles felt he had nowhere to turn for support. Briles said he felt no one was in his situation and would understand. He anonymously turned to Twitter to see if there was anyone out there who knew what he was going through. He quickly found many people who have gone through the same thing he was experiencing. Briles, junior in business, announced he was gay last month on Outsports.com. Before that, he was only known by the Twitter handle Closeted Athlete.

NSA Head, Senator Speak On World Affairs at Forum

NSA head, Senator speak at Forum of World Affairs

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | October 24

United States Senator Jeff Sessions and Admiral Michael S. Rogers spoke on Wednesday afternoon at the "Forum of World Affairs" at the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center. Rogers, an Auburn alumni, is currently head of the National Security Agency and Director of the U.S. Cyber Command.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lessons have been learned

October 24

One thing we pride ourselves in as a University and a student body is being the "Auburn Family." With that in mind, it's sad to see how The Plainsman has abused their voice as the major media outlet on campus to excessively shame fellow students with no regard to the countless hours of work they put in on a weekly basis to better this University.

OPINION: Why Greek life was right for me

By Sarah May | Photographer | October 24

As my senior year at Auburn University is quickly coming to a close, I reflect on my last three and a half years with a lot of great memories. With these great memories, I owe a great amount of credit to Auburn University's Greek system. Greek Life has played a large role in my life as an Auburn student, and I would not be who I am today without this campus organization. Auburn's Greek system gave me the opportunity to get involved on campus. It helped me adjust to the heavy load of schoolwork and studying, and it introduced me to a lifetime of friendships.

Black Student Union hosts Jazz and Poetry Night

By Rebecca Oliver l Contributing Writer | October 23

The Auburn University Black Student Union hosted Jazz and Poetry Night at the Auburn Arena featuring the talent of Auburn students with a passion for expressing their artistic capabilities through the mediums of music and the poetry.

Faculty members honored at ceremony

By Anna-Claire Terry | Contributing Writer | October 23

Recipients of the Gerald and Emily Leischuck Endowed Presidential Awards for Excellence in Teaching were Debbie R. Folkerts and Stuart David Loch, both of the college of sciences and mathematics.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Be aggressive, but be fair

By Drake Pooley | October 23

I am writing in response to the SGA case published in the 10/23 edition. I went back to read the original editorial that this whole thing is centered around, about the new Security Shuttle system, and I see where the blame should really lie.

Editorial: Are they leading by example?

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

On Aug. 28, more than 1,000 newspapers were stolen from bins across campus. The total cost of the stolen newspapers, including production fees and ads sales in both the special section and broadsheet newspaper was approximately $1,600.

Case closed: Two SGA members admit taking student newspapers

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

Two individuals were confirmed to be the culprits behind stealing more than 1,000 copies of The Plainsman from multiple locations on campus.

Paws For A Cause Walk for breast cancer awareness this Friday

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | October 23

Dog lovers are always looking for places to go with their furry friends, and now there is an opportunity for owner and pet to both get exercise, while helping the community. The Omega Tau Sigma coed professional veterinary fraternity is hosting "Paws for a Cause Walk for Breast Cancer," on October 24, from 4:30-7:00 p.m. The event will be located in Kiesel Park.

Committee of 19 holds Fall 2014 Hunger Week

By Patricia Green | Campus Writer | October 22

The Committee of 19 kicked off Hunger Week by inviting Auburn University students, faculty and staff to join them in taking a stand against hunger by participating.

OPINION: No-Shave November for charity

By Grayson Temple | Intrigue Writer | October 22

As the temperature drops, the amount of clothing increases. Thicker socks, longer pants, warmer tops, bulky sweaters, fingerless gloves, which I still don't understand, and hats are all fashion pieces that could make a statement but also serve the purpose of keeping us warm.

UPC's Open Mic Night joins with Beat Bama Food Drive

By Alethia Russell | Intrigue Writer | October 21

UPC drew in a full house in the Starbucks lobby for its Open Mic Night in conjunction with the Beat Bama Food Drive Tuesday night.

Emily Jay from Tri Delta wins Miss Greek Week 2014. (Kenny Moss | Photographer)

Miss Greek Week 2014 takes the stage

By Kristie Martins l Campus Writer | October 21

The stomping of feet, hissing of shakers and echoing shouts of fans resonated through the drumming of music, but the Auburn Tigers were not on the field. The ladies of Auburn University were on the runway.

SGA Senate Council approves creation of Diversity Learning Community

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | October 20

The Student Government Association's Senate Council meeting voted unanimously Monday, Oct. 20, to approve the creation of a Diversity Learning Community on Auburn's campus. First-year students interested in matters of culture, religion, race and inclusion will have the opportunity to learn alongside peers with similar interests and identities.

A Day in the Life: Graduate teaching assistant

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | October 20

The day of a graduate teaching assistant is one filled with plenty of time for work and little time for play. Sarah Anne Adamson's, a graduate teaching assistant for Communication 1000, or Public Speaking, day begins early and often with frustration because of the lack of on campus parking.

Professor survives odds, beats breast cancer twice

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | October 19

Karla Teel and her new husband, Donnie are jetting out to Las Vegas this week to celebrate their wedding that took place in May. The odds of them taking this trip would have been low eight years ago.