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SGA Major Candidate Debate 2014, video included

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | February 10

The Student Government Associations' Major Candidate Debate took place in front of a packed Student Center Ballroom, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. With the opportunity to prove why they should fill the SGA seat they are seeking, candidates gave it their all in pointing out what they could do for the University and it's students.

Miss Auburn candidates 2014 campaigning for a change, video included

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 10

Meet the Miss Auburn 2014 candidates: Caroline Stephens, Jazzmin Carr, Rebekah Davis, Kinsey Crow and Sloane Bell.

Meet the SGA 2014 candidates

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | February 10

Who's next? With formal campaigning underway, candidates contend for top SGA positions as election day nears.

Auburn graduate and stuntwoman catches up with The Plainsman

By Becky Sheehan | Intrigue Reporter | February 10

From stuntwoman to writer to producer, Grilli has taken Los Angeles by storm. With her original pilot, "Broken Things," completed and in marketing stages, Grilli is ready for the big time.

Board approves fund to complete Toomer's makeover in two years

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | February 7

The mourning period for Toomer's Corner is over. The Auburn University Board of Trustees convened on the school's Montgomery campus Friday, Jan. 7, to approve funding for the removal of the contaminated soil beneath the corner and remodeling of the brick area behind the historic gates to the school.

Animal Advocate Club shares its love of animals

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 7

Auburn University's Animal Advocate Club is looking to change that. The Animal Advocate Club's goals are to bring animal lovers together and to aid animals in need in anyway they can.

Student nominated to be Cambridge Gates Scholar

By Corey Good / CONTRIBUTING WRITER | February 7

Mary Catherine Anderson, senior in cellular, molecular and microbial biology from Huntsville, has been nominated to be a Cambridge Gates Scholar.

Auburn's Young Women's Leadership Program mentors middle school girls

By Keely Shearer | February 6

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

Delta Chi fraternity event Valentines for Valvano raises money for cancer research

By Kane Grimster | Contributing Writer | February 6

Delta Chi fraternity will host a charity event to raise money for cancer research on Thursday, Feb.13, in the Delta Chi house on New Row.

Students evoke emotion through Indian music

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

Native Indian folk music filled the Student Center Wednesday, Feb. 5. Same Price, junior in interdisciplinary studies, presented Sounds of India, a presentation of photos and music he studied while traveling to India during his winter break in 2013.

Whatchawant hot dog stand is whatcha gettt

Whatchawant hot dog stand new to campus

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

Doritos, sauerkraut, ketchup, bacon, chili and pickles can all be found on one hot dog, if that is whatcha want. Although the Whatchawant hot dog stand has only been on campus for approximately two weeks, Danny Daniels, founder of Whatchawant, has been creating connections with Auburn students since the 2013 football season.

Toomer's Corner plans to be finalized

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | February 5

It hasn't been empty this season, but soon Toomer's Corner might look like it did back in the good ole days.

SGA hears from Mayor Gordon Stone on importance of education

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | February 5

The Student Government Associations Feb. 3 senate meeting only had one new order of business on the agenda. Eagle Eye television was granted a program expansion fund which will allow the student media organization the opportunity to travel to Las Vegas for a student media conference.

Students weigh in on on-campus dining options

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 4

Auburn University offers over 30 dining options to its students. Recently, 50 Auburn students were asked which ones they prefer. Go Greek was the clear favorite with 12 votes.

Auburn professors on cell phone policies and preferences

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 4

Cell phone policies can vary from class to class, making it difficult to keep up with what classes students can or cannot use phones in.

SGA hears from Mayor Gordon Stone on importance of higher education

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | February 3

Auburn students dance for a cause

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 2

High school and college students from more than 150 schools around the country participate in Dance Marathon, a yearlong fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

University tapers the vapor

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | January 31

Auburn's smoke-free campus was initiated Aug. 21, 2013, but a recent reminder about electronic cigarettes being included in the ban has some students and business owners up in arms.

Campaign week chaos draws near

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | January 31

With the winter season reaching its peak in the prior weeks, many Auburn students have failed to recognize one of the biggest seasons is nearly just a week away from reaching Auburns campus, election season.

Students determined to keep memory of friend alive

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | January 31

The last thing Barrett "Bear" Townsend said to his Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity brother Tanner Scott was "I love you." Scott recalls the memory with a nod, straight-faced, not actually looking at anything. A face that says more than words can about the emotions that daunt him. His name was Bear, and he hugged like one too.