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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.

Required work experience pays off

By Anna Claire Conrad | Copy Editor | June 21

Most Auburn University students have a strong work ethic and treat their classes like a job. Luckily, working is required for this same majority to graduate from their college with an Auburn diploma.

Auburn pride active among troops overseas

By Summer Austin / WRITER | June 21

Auburn's Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps graduates succeed faster than the national average, according to Col. Joseph Fetsch, professor of Aerospace Studies and commander of the AFROTC Detachment 005 at Auburn University.

Seeds planted for Orange Navy Scholarship Foundation

By Rebecca Moseley / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | June 21

With the main goal of providing financial aid to students of low income by means of scholarship, the non-profit organization Orange Navy has been working closely with faculty and staff to build a long-lasting relationship with the University.

A statement by Plainsman editor Robert Lee on the Updyke confession.

June 20

"We stand behind Andrew Yawn's reporting on the Updyke confession yesterday afternoon 100 percent...

Students compete to be Auburn's next Top Young Professional

By John Burns / WRITER | June 18

Auburn University makes sure its students are well prepared for life after graduation and outside of The Plains.

The memorial is set up at Ross Square. A candle light vigil is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. on Samford lawn. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Memorial to honor those lost

By Robert E. Lee / EDITOR | June 14

A candle light vigil is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. on Samford lawn.

Francis Aihe said it's in his heart to help people. (Rebecca Moseley / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER)

Former Auburn athletes start relief fund for victims' families

By Rebecca Moseley / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | June 14

Orange Navy is a student pride organization that began in early 2011 with a mission of bringing awareness to the Auburn community by providing financial assistance to students through scholarship.

The Max Morris Field was decorated on May 24 by an honorary, historical marker dedicated to the heroic Max Adams Morris. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Drill field makes history

By Rebecca Moseley / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | June 7

The Max Morris Drill Field holds historical marker

Slade and Katie Ponder, both Auburn alumni, wed on Samford lawn on May 26. (Courtesy of FlipFlopFoto)

War Damn Wedding

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | June 7

First War Eagle Wedding supported by Auburn community

Local outreach program reaches Seoul

By Summer Austin / WRITER | June 7

Twelve Auburn City School teachers and seven Auburn University graduate students are traveling to Korea from May 30 to June 14 for a Global Studies Program.

Cheerleading campers practice their routines in the Auburn Arena. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Campers find the Plains to be perfect campsite

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | June 7

Summer camp is one of the most important times for young people across the nation. With countless options, it can be tough to decide which to attend.

A portion of West Samford Avenue will be closed until July 27, 2012. (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Section of Samford Avenue closed, dorm under construction

By Rebecca Moseley / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | June 7

The area between Duncan Drive to South Donahue Drive on Samford Avenue will be temporarily closed until July 27 due to the installation of underground utilities for a new residence hall.