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Auburn women take safety into own hands

By Natalie Beckerink | Content Editor | February 28

Holmes said that girls in the group will offer each other rides, send notifications of suspicious activity and even set up events to hand pepper spray out to one another.

Past editors look back on printing The Plainsman

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | February 25

The Plainsman contacted past editors-in-chief to give word of the online transition and allow them the opportunity to remember their time in the newsroom designing weekly broadsheet issues.

University received 700 vaccines last week, Med Clinic director says

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 25

Auburn University received 700 new doses of the COVID-19 vaccine last Friday afternoon, according to Dr. Fred Kam, director of the AU Medical Clinic.

Southeastern Raptor Center campaigns for new aviaries

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | February 24

The Southeastern Raptor Center is asking for $25,000 to build a new rehabilitation enclosure for raptors as part of its Tiger Giving Day project.

AU reports 12 new COVID cases, third lowest number since August

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | February 23

Auburn University has reported its lowest number of COVID-19 cases since students returned for the spring semester in January and its third lowest number since August.

Project uses LIDAR to map out Bloody Sunday

By Jillian Minor | Campus Writer | February 23

The McWhorter School of Building Science is creating a digital history of Bloody Sunday using Light Detection and Ranging Scanners and historical information to create models of the historical site.

'Time is of the essence' for AU Archives in saving videotapes

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | February 23

Auburn University's Special Collections and Archives is seeking to restore and preserve hundreds of videotapes in its possession before their contents degrade.

SGA welcomes Alabama mayors for 'Capitol on the Plains'

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | February 22

Mayor Ron Anders of Auburn, Mayor Leigh Dollar of Guntersville and Mayor Tommy Battle of Huntsville answered student questions about life and local government.

Tiger Rhythm blends dance and the Auburn Family

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | February 19

The COVID-19 pandemic may have lowered morale among some students, but the Tiger Rhythm dance team’s strong bond continues to promote school spirit through hip-hop.

AU Archives preserves pandemic relics

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | February 19

The AUnique Time project collects COVID-related items, documents, photos and experiences pertaining to the Auburn Family and the local Auburn community.

UPC throws scaled-down Mardi Gras celebration

By Jillian Minor | Campus Writer | February 18

UPC's Mardi Gras Pop-Up allowed students to have caricatures drawn by two artists, have Polaroids taken and get beads and Moon Pies in celebration of Mardi Gras.

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AU to allow max capacity in classrooms for fall 2021

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 18

Auburn University officials are planning for a “typical” semester in fall 2021, including allowing full capacity in classrooms.

University 'proactive' in vaccine distribution

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | February 17

Auburn University’s Medical Clinic, under the direction of Dr. Fred Kam, has been planning vaccine acquisition and distribution since October of last year.

Student comedy troupe launches web series

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | February 15

The Lee County Flannel Club used to perform twice a semester, but due to COVID-19, the club has moved its skills to an online web series called “Flannel Talk.”

BSU celebrates Black History Month with series of events

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | February 14

“We’re not only remembering history, but we’re contributing to it every single year,” said Brandan Belser, BSU assistant director of community and equity.

Auburn University Dance Marathon goes virtual

By Jillian Minor | Campus Writer | February 12

AUDM will be holding its main event from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. via Zoom on Saturday, Feb. 13 instead of in the Harold D. Melton Student Center due to University-wide COVID guidelines.

Auburn University resumes full on-site operations

By Trice Brown | Enterprise Editor | February 12

This week, many students have started attending classes in-person, leading to a spike in the number of students on campus.

SGA leaders sworn in at Monday night senate

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | February 11

Many teary eyes marked the occasion Monday night as new SGA senators were sworn in and veteran senators said goodbye.

Auburn Board of Trustees approves next steps for multiple building projects

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | February 5

The construction of a new Football Performance Center was approved in the most recent meeting of the Auburn University Board of Trustees, as well as other projects.

Two Village residence halls to be dedicated to Black Auburn figures

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | February 5

Tiger Hall will be dedicated to Bessie Mae Holloway, Auburn's first Black trustee, while Eagle Hall will be dedicated to Josetta Brittain Matthews, Auburn's first Black graduate and first Black faculty member.