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Auburn Climbing Club reaches new heights

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | January 31

“Climbing can seem very scary at first, and it can get intimidating going to the climbing wall and seeing people do things that look impossible, but I guarantee you will struggle to find a more welcoming and encouraging community than the climbing community."

Meet the three candidates for SGA president

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor , Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor and Eduardo Medina | Enterprise Editor | January 31

Three candidates are seeking the office of SGA president. Learn more about them on ThePlainsman.com

Brooks Jones wants to 'unite the student voice' if elected SGA president

By Eduardo Medina | Enterprise Editor | January 31

“I want people to know that we’re all one, we’re equal,” Jones said. “Being able to instill that mindset can make change.”

SGA presidential candidate Daniel Calhoun promotes inclusivity within the Auburn Family

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | January 31

According to Calhoun, his platform’s diversity component will strive to make every student feel welcome in the Auburn Family. 

'It's feasible': SGA presidential candidate Mary Margaret Turton has a plethora of ideas to bring to campus if elected

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | January 31

“That’s why I want to do this — to give that opportunity to all students,” Turton said.

Auburn researcher says adding rules to protect player safety in football would decrease viewership

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | January 31

Over the years football has advanced and changed, adapting to medical research and findings. Americans love the sport, but if new research were to result in an increase in regulations, would fans still be interested?

Amazon Lockers come to campus

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | January 29

A new addition to the Student Center, the Amazon Locker is a self-service kiosk that allows students and faculty to send their Amazon packages to a secure, convenient place.

RA gives advice for flu season in the dorms

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | January 29

Alabama is facing a highly contagious strain of the flu right now, and students are becoming more and more affected, especially if they are in close quarters with someone who is infected.

Auburn's School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences to be featured on Alabama Public Television, will hold free screening

By Staff Report | January 28

Auburn's School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences and its research will be featured in a series on Alabama Public Television. The school will host a free screening of the series on Wednesday, Feb. 13.

63-year-old sets out to get his own student ID, leaves with degree in women's studies

By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | January 27

After retiring from a 33-year career, Tommy "Pink" Pinkard set out to complete a lifelong dream of getting an Auburn student ID, but he ended up leaving with more than he would have ever expected.

College of Human Sciences to offer new philanthropy and nonprofit studies major in fall

By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | January 27

""“Philanthropy and nonprofit studies was already offered as a minor and came from our women’s philanthropy program,” said Louisa Wood, College of Human Sciences student services coordinator. “It was doing extremely well, so we decided to go ahead and make a change.”

Student fights her way to health, looks to give back by helping others abroad

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | January 27

“Everything is meant to be overcome. If you don’t fight your battles head-on, you lose a part of who you could be.”

'Want one?': Retired professor looks to bring faith back to campus one pamphlet at a time

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | January 24

“People think they’re being smart," Tarrer said. "They’re not. They’re being dumb."

Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority returns to campus

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | January 24

After a three-year suspension, Auburn’s Kappa Chi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, a historically black National Pan-Hellenic Council sorority, has returned to campus.

Police arrest man near Student Center after traffic stop leads to foot chase

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief and Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | January 24

The vehicle stopped after a "brief pursuit," police said, and a 25-year-old man from Macon County attempted to flee on foot. When officers caught up to him, he resisted arrest.

Jule Collins Smith Museum names new director

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | January 23

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art has announced Cynthia B. Malinick as its new director and chief curator, aiming toward enhancing cultural influence.

Visiting art professor shares artistic journey

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | January 23

Auburn instructor, Alexandra Giannell, discovered her love for art at a young age and now teaches her passion at the college level.

IMPACT makes a difference in the Auburn community

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | January 23

“Giving back to the Auburn community is so incredibly important because there truly are evident needs here,” Claudia Casanova said, president of IMPACT.