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Opelika shines as Alabama's only city with a fiber optic network

By Jim Little | Community Writer | March 23

Google made headlines when they unveiled fiber optic Internet service for cities, such as Kansas City, Missouri and Austin, Texas. Chattanooga, Tennessee styled itself the "Gig City" after building its own fiber optic network. But in Alabama, Opelika has quietly built its own high-tech fiber optic network.

Auburn City Council adopts downtown master plan after three years of development

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | March 23

The process to develop and approve the plan that began in 2013, which drew sharp scrutiny from Auburn residents after the construction of 160 Ross in 2015, was approved Tuesday, March 22, at the Auburn City Council meeting.

State plans four new prisons as Alabama debt nears $70 billion

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | March 23

Total outstanding debt for the state of Alabama exceeds $68 billion, according to a report by the nonpartisan think tank State Budget Solutions.

Incident reports for March 8–21

March 22

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division between March 8-21. 

Senator Warner promotes diversity in SGA

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 22

As SGA senators and executive officers get settled into their new positions, each student begins to set a precedent for the role they will play in senate and within their committees. Kayla Warner, diversity and multicultural affairs committee chair, said she wants to educate her fellow senators on diversity and for people to walk away from each meeting knowing something they didn’t before. “I just want to let you all know that I’m taking this very seriously and it’s something I’m really passionate about,” Warner said. Warner said she wants to teach senate about topics such as, thinking styles, language, gender, race and religion, as well as teaching senators to respect everyone and what they’re saying. “Every week for up to two minutes, I’m going to show a little diversity,” Warner said.

Water Week set for this month

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 22

James Smith, Auburn for Water president, is working with other Auburn for Water organization members to plan events to raise awareness about the scarcity of clean drinking water in the world as well as raise money for families in Cambodia. Smith said they are close to reaching their annual goal. “Our goal for this year is to raise $15,000 to provide 100 families in Cambodia with clean drinking water,” Smith said.

Army Gen. Lloyd Austin speaks to students, shares wisdom from his 41 year career

By Rachel Sprouse | Campus Writer | March 22

Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin shared his advice and experiences at the New Horizons Lecture at Langdon Hall. Austin, commissioned as an Infantry second lieutenant in 1975 after graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, has a Bachelor of Science from the U.S. Military Academy, a Master's Degree in Education from Auburn University and a Master's in Business Management from Webster University.

Army Gen. Lloyd Austin speaks to students, shares wisdom from his 41 year career

By Rachel Sprouse | Campus Writer | March 21

Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin shared his advice and experiences at the New Horizons Lecture at Langdon Hall. Reflecting on his 41 years of experience in the military, Austin shared five major pieces of advice to the crowd.

University participating in Recyclemania tournament

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | March 21

The chance to promote recycling isn’t something the department of waste reduction and recycling is willing to throw away. Auburn University is currently participating in the 2016 Recyclemania tournament featuring more than 600 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.

No Impact Week kicks off March 27

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 21

“No Impact Week is an international initiative designed to promote sustainability by challenging people to live lifestyles that are better for them and for the environment,” Summerfield said.

Symphonic Band tours Italy

By Staff Report | March 15

"Part of my mission at Auburn is to get the students to experience the global world and especially the music outside of the United States," said Director of Bands Rick Good.

Auburn veterinarians perform surgery on Kentucky Derby winner

By Staff Report | March 14

Two College of Veterinary Medicine faculty were part of a medical team that performed surgery last month on Kentucky Derby winning horse War Emblem, according to a University release.

Cricket Club brings cricket to Cater

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | March 14

Cater Lawn was filled today with crickets — cricket players that is. The Auburn University Cricket Club demonstrated how to play the sport, and then eager volunteers were allowed to join in and play. The event is part of the Office of International Programs' theme for this school year: India. "We've been doing a regional study program now for about four years," said Jennifer Mason, director of international initiatives in the Office of International Programs.

Alumni Association honors Lifetime Achievement Award recipients

By Staff Report | March 13

The Auburn Alumni Association awarded Jane B. Moore, Edward Lee Spencer, James Shelton Voss, Walter Stanley Woltosz and William Joel Shumaker with its highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award, at a dinner and induction ceremony at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Saturday, March 12.

Opelika man arrested for robbery and assault

By Staff Report | March 11

An Opelika man was arrested for a robbery and assault that occurred earlier this month, according to a news release issued by the Auburn Police Division. Maurice B.

​Meet SGA’s first executive vice president of outreach

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 11

Harlan Bailey, sophomore in agricultural business, was recently appointed SGA’s executive vice president of outreach, a new position created by executive officers to ensure Auburn students’ voices are heard.

​Meet SGA’s first executive vice president of outreach

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 11

Harlan Bailey, sophomore in agricultural business, was recently appointed SGA’s executive vice president of outreach, a new position created by executive officers to ensure Auburn students’ voices are heard. Brandon Honeywell, SGA vice president, said the creation of this position was a joint decision made by himself; Jesse Westerhouse, SGA president; and James Beauchaine, SGA treasurer.

Student constructs an irrigation system for small community

By Emily Esleck | Managing Editor | March 10

Casimiro grasped the handle of the pipe wrench, playing with it to see how the teeth and clamp worked.