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Auburn Fire Department outside the Haley Center

Auburn Fire Department responds to gaseous odor in the Haley Center

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | February 18

During 1:00–2:00 class period, an odor of natural gas began to permeate the Haley Center. The Auburn Fire Department responded to the call, and people re-entered the building at 1:53 p.m.

Making The Move: Expansions on the Boulangerie Bakery

By Railey McCord | News Writer | February 13

After outgrowing their small downtown storefront, Boulangerie closed its original location on Jan. 31. To keep the bakery’s presence in downtown Auburn, owner Jessica Rizzo opened The Cafe just the next day, on Feb. 1. In addition to The Cafe’s new storefront, Rizzo has been busy at work on a commercial kitchen expansion in Opelika, set to open later this month.

Chick-fil-A honors the Auburn College of Education EAGLES program with Inspiration Award

By Auston Kucholtz | News Writer | February 12

The Auburn University’s College of Education EAGLES program has helped enrich the paths of many students at Auburn. This year, the annual Chick-fil-a Inspiration Awards helped aid the program’s effort with a $75,000 grant.

Buckley Nettles wins 2025 SGA Vice President

By Ally Northridge | News Reporter and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | February 8

On Friday, Feb. 7 at 10 p.m., Buckley Nettles was announced as the 2025 SGA vice president on the Cater Hall steps. This victory ends Nettles’ three-day campaign “Buckling Up with Buckley,” as she starts to implement her platform of unifying the student body.

Hailey Bergenthal named 2025 SGA Treasurer

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | February 8

The Student Government Association's election council named Hailey Bergenthal the 2025 SGA treasurer on Feb. 7 on the steps of Cater Hall. Bergenthal, a junior studying law and justice, was the sole candidate for treasurer and campaigned on the platform, "Banking on Bergenthal," which focuses on encouraging students to invest in resources, appreciate wealth and bank on their futures as Auburn alumni.

Riley Parman elected Miss Auburn 2025

By Ally Northridge | News Reporter | February 8

On Friday, Feb. 7 at 10 p.m., the SGA Elections Council announced Riley Parman as the next Miss Auburn on the Cater Hall steps.

Owen Beaverstock named winner of SGA presidential election

By William Speigner | Legal Reporter | February 7

Beaverstock won the presidential election by a margin of 2,061 votes, collecting 62.06% of the vote.

Callouts from Cater: the 2025 SGA election winners

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | February 7

There was a 30.44% voter turnout in the 2025 SGA election. Read who the major winners are, including president, vice president, treasurer and Miss Auburn, as well as who the minor winners are.

SGA presidential campaigning on Haley Concourse

2025 SGA presidential campaigning commences on Auburn University campus

By William Speigner | Legal Reporter | February 7

SGA presidential candidates Owen Beaverstock and Jake Yohn have been making significant efforts to connect with students on Haley Concourse throughout the week leading up to election day.

Cole Peake, Auburn University Bookstore 3

The spirit of the Auburn University Bookstore remains untouched by change

By Jennifer Santiago | News Writer | February 7

After providing nearly 80 years of service to the Auburn Family, the Auburn University Bookstore has continuously evolved, yet its mission remains dedicated to the student experience first by focusing on affordability and upholding traditions.

Meet the faces behind the 2025 SGA vice presidential campaigns

By Jennifer Santiago | News Writer | February 7

Early Wednesday, Feb. 5, Buckley Nettles and Emma Frances Zellner kicked off their campaigns for the 2025 SGA vice presidency with the support of their friends. Campaign shirts and festivities will take over campus until Friday evening when voting for the election closes.

2025 Miss Auburn campaigns commence across campus

By Ally Northridge | News Reporter and Ali Carriere | News Writer | February 7

On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the top five Miss Auburn candidates began their campaigns on Haley Concourse, meeting with students, explaining their personal connection to Auburn and representing their initiatives.

2025 SGA major candidates face off in debate

By Rachel Swan | Assistant News Editor , Jack Fawcett | Sports & News Writer and Jennifer Santiago | News Writer | February 6

On Thursday, Feb. 6, the Student Government Association Major Candidate Debate occurred in the Student Activities Center at 5 p.m. For major candidates, questions were directed to an individual candidate, who had one minute to respond. Each remaining candidate then had 45 seconds for a rebuttal. The debate concluded with each candidate delivering a closing statement.

Claudia Rankine in conversation

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | February 5

From Tuesday, Feb. 4 to Wednesday, Feb. 5 decorated writer Claudia Rankine visited Auburn University to speak with students, faculty and the affiliated community. She spoke with Alabama Poet Laureate Ashley M. Jones, as well as Associate Professor Dr. Ernest L. Gibson III about being Black in America, the significance of her writings and the conversations she believes Americans ought to have.

SGA elections campaign 2025 kicks off at Cater Hall

By Ally Northridge | News Reporter | February 4

The Student Government Association elections campaign kicked off on Tuesday, Feb. 4 on the steps of Cater Hall. SGA candidates for president, vice president, treasurer and Miss Auburn introduced themselves to the student body and officially released their campaigns for the upcoming week.

Beaverstock and Yohn running for 2025 SGA president

By Rachel Swan | Assistant News Editor and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | February 4

Two candidates are running for Student Government Association president. From 7 to 5 p.m., candidates will represent their campaigns Wednesday through Friday and meet with students on the Haley Concourse. Voting will occur on Friday, Feb. 7 from 7 to 5 p.m. and the winner will be announced the same day at 10 p.m. on the Cater Hall steps.

Meet the 2025 Miss Auburn candidates and their campaigns

By Ally Northridge | News Reporter and Ali Carriere | News Writer | February 4

Five candidates will compete to become Miss Auburn 2025, with the winner serving as the official hostess for Auburn University. From 7 to 5 p.m., candidates will represent their campaigns Wednesday through Friday and meet with students on the Haley Concourse. Voting will occur on Friday, Feb. 7 from 7 to 5 p.m. and the winner will be announced the same day at 10 p.m. on the Cater Hall steps.

Hailey Bergenthal runs unopposed for SGA treasurer

By Kate Mills | News Writer and Amanda Machamer | News Writer | February 4

Hailey Bergenthal, a junior studying law and justice, is running unopposed for SGA Treasurer, focusing on financial literacy and accessibility for Auburn students. She promises that by "Banking on Bergenthal," students can invest in resources, appreciate wealth and bank on their futures as Auburn alumni.

Nettles and Zellner running for 2025 SGA vice president

By Landi Rutledge | News Writer | February 4

Emma Frances Zellner and Buckley Nettles, both juniors at Auburn University, are competing for SGA vice president. Zellner's campaign, "We Can with Emma Fran," focuses on enhancing the student experience, emphasizing resources and fostering unity. Nettles, running under "Buckling Up with Buckley," prioritizes strengthening the SGA community, increasing education on its initiatives and encouraging student participation.

Aubie and Auburn Students brave the cold at Rec Center's Polar Plunge for Lee County Special Olympics

By Jack Fawcett | Sports & News Writer | February 3

The Recreation and Wellness Center hosted the Polar Plunge Thursday evening, a charity event with sweet treats, free giveaways and a dip in icy waters to benefit the Lee County Special Olympics. Not to be outdone in school spirit, Aubie himself was in attendance and was the first to jump in for every plunge, albeit with some assistance from his trusty inflatable pool ring.