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Yik Yak app provides forum for anonymous hate speech

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | February 28

Yik Yak, the newest social media app, has taken Auburn by storm over the past few weeks. The mobile phone app gives users an anonymous live feed of what people are saying and doing around them without actually having to know them.

Slick Reborn: Auburn student builds a record label for music and fashion

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | February 28

It's mid-afternoon on a Saturday, and there are strange electronic beats coming from the basement. Singer, rapper, dancer and fashion designer Kenny Nevermind, otherwise known as Ken Upshaw Jr., junior in international business, is hunched over a keyboard less than a foot from his bed, rhythmically tapping at low-end notes with two fingers until he settles on a pattern he said he likes.

Students showcase their songwriting abilities for special guest Teddy Geiger

By Caitlin Shostak | Assistant Copy & Multimedia Editor and Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | February 27

Students perform for judge panel and special guest, Teddy Geiger, to showcase their songwriting abilities.

"Auburn for {WATER}" campaign raises thirst awareness on the concourse

By Rachel Sprouse | Assistant Online Editor | February 27

This week on the concourse, Auburn for {WATER}, a Freshman Leadership Program from the Center for Leadership and Ethics, will be raising funds and awareness to build a well in India.

Jules Collins Smith Museum features art from Jerome Myers

Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art introduces new art exhibit

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 26

The exhibit will feature drawings, prints and paintings by Jerome Myers, an artist known for his romantic depictions of urban landscapes in the early 20th century. Marilyn Laufer is the director of Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

UPC announces The Avett Brothers, B.o.B. and the Neighbourhood to play at Auburn Airwaves concert

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | February 26

The Avett Brothers, B.o.B. and the Neighbourhood will play at the UPC Auburn Airwaves concert April 24 at the Auburn Arena.

Students for Education Reform aim to inform and engage

By Janiee Rush | Contributing Writer | February 26

Having your voice heard and making a difference in your community involves having a vision, determination and creating a plan of action.

Spectrum goes glam for a good cause with What-A-Drag! show

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | February 25

The kings and queens of Auburn's drag scene brought glam to the AUSC ballroom stage Saturday, Feb. 22, raising $1,043 in donations through tips garnered during stage performances.

Seniors of the SGA Senate Council say goodbye

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | February 24

As one chapter of the SGA Senate council comes to a close, another is just around the corner.

Rise of online test banks bail students out of studying

By Keely Shearer | February 22

The general perception may be that utilizing online test banks are a form of cheating. The truth? As long as graded tests weren't stolen and were handed back to students by professors, they're completely legal.

Langston Hughes epic poem performed

February 21

The Ron McCurdy Quartet and Malcolm-Jamal Warner performed Langston Hughes' "Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods for Jazz," Wednesday night as a commemoration of the University's 50th year of integration.

President Gogue addresses the state of the University

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | February 21

Auburn University President Jay Gogue spoke in front of a crowd of 115 at Langdon Hall on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Scott Holk, junior in civil engineering, goes to Chick-fil-A often.

Male students express thoughts about on-campus dining options

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | February 21

Expensive. Not filling. Too far away. These are terms occasionally used by Auburn's male population to voice their dissatisfaction with the assortment of boutique-like restaurants, food trucks and dining hall options offered on campus.

University and VCOM break ground with new medical school

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | February 20

Dreams of going to medical school in Auburn just became a reality. Auburn University and the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, or VCOM, officially broke ground on a brand new, state-of-the-art facility in the Auburn Research Park, which will provide an immersive education at a graduate level.

Foy Desk overwhelmed with local and international calls

By Janiee Rush | Contributing Writer | February 19

"How many marshmallows does it take to fill up Jordan-Hare Stadium?" This is one of the many random questions received daily on the Foy Information phone line, Auburn University's free go-to service that attempts to answer any question that could possibly be asked.

Spectrum's annual "What-A-Drag!" drag show charity event

By Becky Sheehan | Intrigue Reporter | February 18

What-A-Drag!, Spectrum's annual drag show charity event, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the Student Center Ballroom from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. What-A-Drag! is open to the public for a $5 admission fee, which supports LGBT organizations and Auburn's Gay-Straight Alliance.

Activist Gloria Steinem speaks at the Extraordinary Women's Lecture series

By Keely Shearer | February 18

Gloria Steinem, renowned national activist, spoke at the Extraordinary Women Lecture series, Feb. 18, in the Auburn Hotel. The Women's Leadership Institute and the Women's Studies Program present the Extraordinary Women's Lecture series every year.

Student receives Clinton Hunger Leadership Award

By Keely Shearer | February 18

Azeem Ahmed, senior in finance with a minor in sustainability, has dedicated the majority of his life to helping others. This year, Ahmed was awarded the worldwide Clinton Hunger Leadership Award, which will be presented to him Feb. 28 through March 2 at the Universities Fighting World Hunger summit.

SGA calls for students' support for funding at higher education rally in Montgomery

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | February 17

A call for student support for college funding at the higher education rally in Montgomery went out Monday, Feb. 17, at the Student Government Senate Council meeting.

Sigma Kappa's 10th annual "Sigma Hold'em" poker tournament for Alzheimer's Foundation

By Emma Mills | Contributing Writer | February 17

Sigma Kappa will hold its 10th annual Sigma Hold'em poker tournament Monday, Feb. 24 and Tuesday, Feb. 25 at SkyBar Cafe in downtown Auburn. The event is a two-day, no limits, Texas Hold'em style poker tournament and will feature a women's tournament as well as a regular tournament in which all attendees are welcome to play.