Campus

Smoking ban vote set for June

By Andrew McCaslin / WRITER | June 2

Smoking on Auburn's campus may be coming to an end. Requests have been sent to Auburn University President Jay Gogue in hopes of changing health regulations to rid campus of smoke.

A temporary handicap ramp was built in front of Langdon Hall with care to avoid the Auburn seal.

Construction works around a tradition

By Kristen Ferrell / CAMPUS EDITOR | May 26

When planning the construction for a temporary ramp in front of Langdon Hall, staying off the Auburn University's seal was at the top of the to-do list.During Camp War Eagle, every student is brought to the seal and told the about the tradition of avoiding the seal. The myth is if you step on the seal, you will not graduate from Auburn and will never find your true love.

Summer classes offer incentives for students

By Kristen Ferrell / CAMPUS EDITOR | May 26

For many students, the decision to take summer classes is not always easy. Worried about money, free time and shorter semesters, students are hesitant to enroll and give up what little break from school they have.It's a break that some find necessary to stay sane.The benefits may seem hidden under the surface, but students who have made the decision to take summer courses this year should understand these benefits and take advantage of them.

"Form, Line, and Color" is the most recent exhibit at JCSM.

JCSM showcases abstract exhibit

By Kelley Rouse / WRITER | May 26

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts' newest exhibit is Form, Line and Color: Selected Works of Abstraction in the permanent collection.The exhibit contains paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures by artists John Cage, Larry Poons, David Lynch and Robert Rauschenberg. All of these artists specialize in modern, abstract art.

Winners announced in writing contest

By Laura Hobbs / WRITER | May 26

The winners of the second Common Book writing contest were announced May 18 at a dinner held by President Jay Gogue and his wife Susie.Students were asked to write an essay about how themes in "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time" inspired them.

Architecture minimester has hopefuls competing

By Trent Erwin / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | May 26

The architecture department admits only 30 out of 75 students into the program after the first minimester of summer, creating a competitive environment for Auburn's future architects.The program was created to allow students with no prior art skills to compete alongside students that are more experienced in art. This system is in place to bring a wide range of creative minds and talents to architecture that are not necessarily based in art.