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Harper Lee is dead at 89, multiple sources confirm

By Staff Report | February 20

Lee, Pulitzer Prize winning author of To Kill a Mockingbird, was 89 years old.

Now-rescinded housing plan sparks outrage, administrators admit policy was 'errant'

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 20

Woodard said resident assistants received an email detailing the freshmen-only policy from Housing and Residence Life last week. That email was "errant," according to Woodard. He didn't know about it until last weekend.

The War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen sing to Lauren Jones, Miss Auburn 2015, after the SGA and Miss Auburn callouts Feb 10, 2015. (File photo)

COLUMN: Your vote matters in the SGA election

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 20

Almost 26,000 students are enrolled at Auburn University and most of them won't cast a vote in the SGA election next week. Only 33 percent of students voted last year.

Patterson named dean of College of Agriculture

By Staff Report | February 19

Paul Patterson, associate dean for instruction in Auburn University’s College of Agriculture, has been named dean of the college, effective immediately, according to a University press release.

"University Presidents Speak" about their career paths and challenges they've faced

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | February 19

Members of the "University Presidents Speak" panel shared their experiences to a crowded ballroom at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Tuesday afternoon. Four panelists lined the stage, each sharing anecdotes from their careers and challenges they've faced as leaders. The panel, sponsored by the Auburn University Outreach/ Tuskegee Auburn Women's Leadership Alliance Symposium, Women’s Initiatives, Women’s Leadership Institute, Women’s Studies and the department of English, invited four female university presidents to share their experiences in their careers and personal lives to inspire others.

State senator and local mayors to speak on poverty issues

By Staff Report | February 19

The lineup includes Alabama Sen. William “Billy” Beasley, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller and Auburn Mayor Bill Ham.

Miss Auburn to expand 'Clothing for Confidence'

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | February 18

Madison Rolling, junior in industrial systems engineering, was elected Miss Auburn 2016 at the SGA callouts on Monday, Feb.

College of Education to host Alabama Transition Conference

By Staff Report | February 18

The College of Education’s Auburn Transition Leadership Institute will hold the 26th Alabama Transition Conference in March, according to a University press release.

University offers resources to Auburn community

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | February 18

Auburn University and the community of Auburn have an extensive variety or resources to offer to students.

Astronaut Mae Jemison delivers Extraordinary Women Lecture

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 18

Mae Jemison had the crowd rolling in laughter and crying from happiness with her "Star Trek" puns, love of her cats and above all: incredible genius. Jemison’s lecture “Daring Makes a Difference” was part of the Extraordinary Women’s Lecture series presented by Auburn University Outreach and Tuskegee Auburn Women’s Leadership Alliance Symposium. Jemison was introduced by the Auburn University Mosaic Theater Company, which introduced the lecture by acting out her many achievements. Jemison was sure to include a generous amount of humor throughout her talk.

AU Marching Band to improve facilities, safety a main factor

By Jake LeGrone | Campus Writer | February 17

The Auburn University Marching Band’s No. 1 priority is safety, according to Associate Band Director Corey Spurlin. The Board of Trustees approved additions to the Band Practice Complex at its meeting this month.

Keep Auburn Lovely continues to push for citizen task force

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 17

The Downtown Master Plan was approved last year by the City Council and the planning commission approved text amendments last week that will place its vision in city code as soon as March, but city residents cannot escape disagreement over the course of Auburn's future. Susan Hunnicutt, public relations representative for the Keep Auburn Lovely coalition, took to floor at the meeting Tuesday, Feb. 16.

Auburn alumna readies for cross-country bike trip

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | February 17

For many students at Auburn, biking across the state seems nearly impossible, much less biking across the country. But for Hillary Rizk, an Auburn graduate who works with the Wesley Foundation, she knew she could do one better.

Alabama and Auburn students face off in ‘Iron Bowl of fashion’

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 17

Auburn and Alabama may have a new rival tradition: the Iron Bowl of fashion. The Huntsville Museum of Art Guild wanted to create a unique way to combine fashion and art. Its solution: Fashion Fusion Face-off. “We have a great fashion exhibit coming to the museum next month,” said Cheryl Matthews, chair of Fashion Fusion Face-off.

Southern Union could merge with Central Alabama and Chattahoochee Valley Community Colleges

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 17

The Southern Union State Community College system may soon be gaining two sister campuses — and possibly a name change. Pending approval in July, Southern Union will be merging with Central Alabama Community College in Alexander City and Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Phenix City.

Drag me around Auburn

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 17

Auburn's nightlife isn't always confined to downtown. I followed Marcus Gulatte, referred to as Aalora DiArmani on stage, as he performed in a classic bar scene on Friday, Feb. 12, and then switched gears to perform for Auburn Spectrum's "What A Drag" charity event, Saturday, Feb. 13.