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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.

Professor discovers differences between religious and non-religious human brains

By Garrett Kizer | Contributing Writer | February 17

For years, scientists and teachers all over the world have called the brain "the final frontier." This month, Gopikrishna Deshpande, assistant professor in electrical and computer engineering, performed research on the brain activity of self-proclaimed religious and non-religious people.

Delta Zeta sorority to hold "dance-a-thon" benefit for Starkey Hearing Foundation

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 17

Auburn University's Delta Zeta chapter will holt "Delta Zeta Dance-A-Thon," a fundraiser benefiting the Starkey Hearing Foundation at SkyBar Cafe. The event will take place Thursday, Feb. 20, from 8 p.m. until midnight, and costs $5 per person.

Students mentor local junior high girls

By Keely Shearer | February 17

Female students on Auburn's campus are given the opportunity to help guide middle and high school girls into becoming young women every day.

Alumni business benefits current students with portfolio-building website

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | February 15

You've distilled everything about yourself, your dreams and your accomplishments into a single, approximate page, but is it really you? Myunfold.com, a portfolio-building site, still in Beta form, allows students to provide a colored-in, rounded summary of themselves, providing recruiters and potential employers with a customized view of what they want them to see.

Auburn students prepare for Valentine's Day

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | February 13

Get the perspectives of a variety of students view Valentine's Day.

Author and activist Gloria Steinem to speak at Extraordinary Women Lecture series

By Keely Shearer | February 13

Gloria Steinem, activist and author, came to Auburn to give a lecture in the 70s and is returning, Feb. 18, to kick off the fifth annual Extraordinary Women Lecture series as part of Auburn University's Women's Studies Program.

College of Business MBA valuable across the board

By Kate Seckinger | Intrigue Reporter | February 12

Auburn's MBA program knows how to get down to business. In its most recent rankings, the graduate program at the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business placed second in the nation for "Best Financial Value" by U.S. News and World Report.

SGA and Miss Auburn election results announced on Cater Lawn

February 11

Despite the rain, the winners of the SGA and Miss Auburn elections were announced Tuesday, Feb. 11, via call-outs on Cater Lawn. Logan Powell is the new SGA president, Olabode Anise is vice president, Richmond Gunter is treasurer and Caroline Stephens is the new Miss Auburn.

Chicken Salad Chick coming to campus this fall

By Juan Price | Campus Writer | February 11

In fall 2014, a new establishment will be welcomed to campus. It has already created a lot of buzz, including a tweet from SGA President Harrison Mills, who proclaimed his excitement about the restaurant coming to campus. "I know students will enjoy this dining venue," Mills said.

Dunstan Hall demolished, new theater under construction

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | February 11

Structures were razed and built Tuesday, Feb. 11, on campus. Dunstan Hall, located at the intersection of Magnolia and the Tiger Concourse, has been empty for months after being gutted of all insulation, electronics and furniture. Britt Demolition and Recycling of Birmingham demolished the outdated structure today.

International student finds home away from home at Auburn

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 11

Auburn is home to nearly 1,000 international students. One of those students, Edgar Diomande, junior in finance, said he did not originally want to attend Auburn University.