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President Gogue rejects proposed provost applicants

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | February 23

The first provost search has been declared a failure, and a new search is now being organized.

Cleaner water for a better tomorrow

By Lane Jones / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | February 23

IHPO is developing products for the developing world.Innovative Humanitarian Projects Organization was created by Grant Moore, senior in electrical engineering, and his classmates, with help from adviser Thomas Baginski, in order to provide portable, eco-friendly water purifiers to developing countries.

Week of service encourages community involvement

By Lane Jones / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | February 23

In the same county where Auburn students are spending their dining dollars like Monopoly money, one in five children will go to bed hungry tonight.

Black Student Union promotes diversity through events

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | February 23

Auburn's Black Student Union continues to promote diversity throughout campus this semester.

Lecture series in dire straits

By Brandy Volovecky / WRITER | February 23

The Littleton-Franklin Lecture Series may only continue for one more year if a new source of funding is not found.

Gospel choir observes Black History Month with concert

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | February 23

Auburn's gospel choir will promote African-American strength and prosperity through the decades at this year's Black History Month concert.

Ag Econ professor receives lifetime achievement award

By Jenny Steele / WRITER | February 23

After dedicating more than 25 years to the College of Agriculture, Henry Kinnucan was awarded the Southern Agricultural Economics Association's 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award Feb. 7.

Auburn Area Community Theater presents 'Once on This Island'

By Hope Burleson / WRITER | February 19

Auburn Area Community Theatre will present the opening performance of "Once on This Island Jr." Feb. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center.

West Benson invited by Alpha Kappa Psi

By Callie Ward / WRITER | February 19

Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity will be hosting West Benson, a top money earner in ProvisionRX, to provide a brief overview of the company and provide insight to students about possible business opportunities.

Auburn Hungry for Global Awareness

By Andrew Yawn / WRITER | February 19

The Alabama Possible Community Conversation will take place in Room 2326 of the Student Center on Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. and is one part of The Challenge, a two week campus global issues movement.

An Apology to the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts

By Plainsman Staff | February 17

Because of a typographical error and a technological glitch, a story was posted that incorrectly identified the defendant in a recent DUI case as the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. The defendant is, in fact, the dean of the College of Agriculture.

Board of Trustees proposes housing price increase

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | February 16

The Auburn University Board of Trustees has proposed an increase in on-campus housing rates throughout the next three years.

Campus Recreation to host PINK kickball event

By Elizabeth Bonner / WRITER | February 16

Campus Recreation's Intramural Sports is planning a free kickball event sponsored by Victoria's Secret PINK. Originally scheduled for Feb. 12, the event was postponed and a new date has yet to be released.

Ignited program loses retention flame

By Lane Jones / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | February 16

The Ignited program wants students fired up about Auburn sports.

'Humans versus zombies' requires strict regulation

By Ethan Bernal / WRITER | February 16

Mobs in multicolored bandanas armed with NERF guns roamed campus last week playing Humans vs. Zombies.

Privately owned taco truck spices up campus

By Kendall Wangman / WRITER | February 16

Preparing fresh food daily and creating a lively atmosphere are two of the ingredients that make the Tex's Tacos food truck popular.

Fadamiro named 2012 Presidential Administrative Fellow

By Hope Burleson / WRITER | February 16

Henry Fadamiro, alumni professor in the department of entomology and plant pathology, has been named the Presidential Administrative Fellow for 2012.

Red Cross Club to host Valentine's Day fundraiser

By John Holtrop / WRITER | February 12

The Auburn University Red Cross Club will host a cookies and cocoa fundraiser Feb. 14 on the Haley Center Concourse.