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Sushil Adhikari, assistant professor of biosystems engineering, recently received a grant to conduct bioenergy research. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Professor wins bioenergy grant, fuels change

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | July 29

Sushil Adhikari, assistant professor of biosystems engineering, recently received a $335,748 grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct bioenergy research. Adhikari agreed to tell the Plainsman more about what he intends to do with his generous grant.

From left to right: Yogafly instructors Kate Kirby, Peach Dumars and Jessica Carry. (Contributed)

Residents take flight at new yoga studio

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | July 25

Monday, July 9, saw the opening of Auburn's first pure yoga studio.

James Winfield, Student Government Association adviser, announced his resignation in an email effective Thursday, July 19. (Courtesy of auburn.edu)

SGA adviser moves on

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | July 23

James Winfield, Student Government Association adviser, announced his resignation in an email effective Thursday, July 19.

The Lowder Business building is receiving new exterior brick to match surrounding buildings on campus, as well as new windows to fix issues with water leakage. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Lowder renovations continue, noise causing issues

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | July 21

Auburn University is an ever-evolving campus. There is rarely a time when new buildings are not being built or current buildings are not being renovated.

No fall break for 2012, but maybe for 2013?

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | July 19

The results are in: students want a fall break.

Biological sciences professor Ken Halanych has been studying the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill since it occurred in 2010. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Studies show previously unseen effects of 2010 oil spill

By Nathan Kelly / WRITER | July 15

The BP oil spill hurt more creatures than we can see.

Parrish follows up on fall break

By John Burns / WRITER | July 12

Student Government Association President Owen Parrish stated his attempt to add a fall break at Auburn, and true to his promise, he is attempting to add the break.

Sunday, July 15 marked the 25th anniversary of Dawson's first day as a police officer. (Courtesy of auburnalabama.org)

City council meeting recognizes Chief Dawson, police division for work on shooting case

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | July 11

The Auburn city council meeting Tuesday night took some time out of business matters to allow commendations and recognitions of the many employees of the city whose talents were in various spotlights over the last month, and also featured a focus on the June 9 shooting at University Heights and its impact in the community.

Thursday, Oct. 4 at 5:30 p.m., the "Life Interrupted" film series will have a screening of "Cradle Will Rock" at JCSM. (Courtesy of jcsm.auburn.edu)

Jule Collins Smith Museum praised as "Best of Bama"

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | July 9

Auburn University's own Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art was deemed Alabama's best art museum in a poll from the July/August edition of Alabama Magazine.

Auburn Music Director Rick Good was recently elected vice president of the National Band Association. (Courtesy of Rick Good)

Music director's Good music reaps benefits, awards

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | July 4

Rick Good, director of bands and associate professor of conducting, was recently elected as vice president of the National Band Association, the largest organization of band directors in the world.

Despite WEGL's recent technical difficulties involving their radio tower being lightning-struck, the student operated radio station has been working to regroup and improve. (Courtesy of auburn.edu/wegl)

Not just 'Another Day' for WEGL

By Rebecca Moseley / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | July 2

It's not just "Another Day" for WEGL as the first song the station ever broadcast by Paul McCartney in 1971 would suggest.

Jeremy Banks, senior in English, will be interning with ABC's Modern Family in August. Some of his duties will include assisting with cameo writing, the three-minute period before the script begins. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

English major added to ABC's 'Modern Family'

By Melody Kitchens / MANAGING EDITOR | June 28

He originally had no interest in pursuing comedic writing when he first came to Auburn University, but now he's packing for Los Angeles for the opportunity of a lifetime.

Students show law enforcement the functionality in fashion

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | June 28

Industrial design students recently completed a semester-long project designing uniforms for different law-enforcement agencies.

Bike racks bring improved look, convenience to concourses

By Nathan Kelly / WRITER | June 28

The long-awaited bicycle racks project at is in full swing.

Some students are critical of the new smoking policy because if students are caught smoking on campus, the only consequence is a verbal nudge in the right direction.

New smoking policy begins first day of fall semester

By Summer Austin / WRITER | June 28

Beginning Aug. 16, smokers must be 25 feet away from buildings on Auburn University's campus.

On June 28, about 100 Auburn area residents will become U.S. citizens. (Courtesy of uscis.gov)

About 100 Auburn area residents to become U.S. citizens

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | June 27

About 100 Auburn residents will take an oath and be sworn in as the United States' newest citizens on Thursday.

Timothy Boosinger is Auburn's newest provost. (Courtesy of the Office of the Provost)

Trustees appoint Bossinger as provost

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | June 23

The Auburn University Board of Trustees met on Friday and appointed Timothy Boosinger to the position of provost and vice-president of academic affairs.

The Auburn University Board of Trustees on June 22 voted to name a new facility at the Auburn University Research Park as the Mike Hubbard Center for Advanced Science, Innovation and Commerce. From left, Auburn President Jay Gogue; Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard; Hubbard's wife Susan, associate dean in Auburn's College of Human Sciences; and the Hubbards' son, Clayte.

New research facility named after speaker Hubbard

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | June 22

A new building in the Auburn University Research Park has been named after Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard.

Running with the torch

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | June 21

Auburn student, Marisa Grimes, was chosen to be a torch carrier for the 2012 Olympics.Olympic torch in the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Two flags hang in the Student Center in memory of Ed Christian and Ladarious Phillips. (Courtesy of Rebecca Croomes)

Community mourns loss of shooting victims

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | June 21

Three separate groups of families, friends and communities gathered over the weekend to bid farewell to their slain son, grandson, brother, father, cousin and friend.