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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.

Oak descendants planting process begins

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | March 10

"The entire process will take about two days," said Ben Burmester, campus planner and facilities manager and designer of Toomer's Corner's new layout. "We will have some bracing straps [around the trees] but right now no plans for for fencing."

Closures planned for West Magnolia Avenue and Opelika Road

By Staff Report | March 10

Portions of West Magnolia Avenue and Opelika Road will be closed in the upcoming weeks.

UPDATE: Woman threatening suicide detained, I-85 repoened

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 10

The woman threatening suicide at a rest stop on I-85 southbound has been detained, according to Cpl. Jess Thornton of the Alabama Law Enforcement Association.

Councilwoman continues family's legacy of service to Auburn

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | March 10

Auburn is a transient college town for many, but Councilwoman Lynda Tremaine's family has lived in Auburn for more than 150 years. Her great-grandfather John F. Heard moved to the small railroad town from Georgia during the Civil War era.

Eight years after her murder, Burk’s parents struggle to ensure it never happens again

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | March 10

Lauren Burk was walking through campus on her way back from her boyfriend’s dorm when she was abducted, shot, and left fatally wounded on Alabama Highway 147. Her killer then drove back to campus and set her car on fire.

Governor creates new Office of Minority Affairs

By Staff Report | March 10

The new office will advise Bentley on issues affecting minorities and women, according to a press release from the governor's office.

One of Auburn's oldest fans celebrates 103rd birthday

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | March 9

A group of family and friends came to celebrate Edna Fellows' 103rd birthday, which was Saturday, March 5.

Every day is Hey Day for SGA

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 9

SGA’s Hey Day Committee has brought this campaign to Tiger Dining as a way to further develop campus relationships.

Middle school students learn about the importance of art at Auburn Studio Project

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | March 9

Seventh-grade students from Auburn City Schools got to be Pablo Piscassos for the day during the Auburn Studio Project.

Campus Food Pantry open for students

By Rachel Sprouse | Campus Writer | March 9

The Auburn University’s Campus Food Pantry is available for students to use. The pantry, which began in the spring of 2012 by the Division of Student Affairs, provides assistance to students who face food insecurity.

Alabama primary results

By Staff Report | March 8

Live election results for Auburn races.

Incident reports from March 1–7

By Staff Report | March 8

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from March 1–7.

Former editor reflects on civil rights coverage

By Jim Little | Community Editor | March 8

It was a hot and muggy summer day in 1964 in a small Georgia town outside of Atlanta. The 1964-65 editor for The Auburn Plainsman was covering a standoff between civil rights demonstrators and a crowd of white townspeople for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Don Phillips was originally an engineering major, but decided to change his major to journalism because he said he wanted to graduate quicker. After graduating, Phillips went on to work for the United Press International wire service and became Atlanta bureau manager in 1969.

Army Gen. Lloyd Austin to give New Horizons Lecture March 21

By Staff Report | March 8

“We are always excited to follow the professional achievements of Graduate School alumni like Gen. Austin,” said Graduate School Dean George Flowers in the release. “His military career speaks for itself, and we are thrilled he has agreed to come back to Auburn and share his experiences and insights with the next generation of leaders.”

Meet the Snapchat Campus Story golf cart guy

By Kris Martins | Copy Editor | March 8

Donning a Southern accent and a burnt orange Auburn University Club cap, Pass shoots 10-second videos while driving golf carts in the morning, cracking jokes and occasionally offering advice to viewers.

'Assassins' presents a new angle on American history

By Eric Pereira | Campus Writer | March 7

Since the first day of the semester, Bringardner, associate professor in the department of theatre, and the cast have been working to bring this controversial musical about the assassinations of U.S. presidents to life. This is Bringardner’s first time directing a Stephen Sondheim production, but he has first-hand experience, appearing in Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” at Telfair Peet Theatre.

Flo Rida will not perform at Auburn Airwaves

By Staff Report | March 4

UPC posted on their social media accounts the announcement of Flo Rida's cancellation "due to conflicting international show commitments."

Pebble Hill to host Bridal Faire

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | March 4

The event will take place Sunday, March, from 2–4 p.m.