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Auburn Knights play at annual Valentines Day concert

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | February 13

On Friday, Feb. 12, the Auburn Knights Orchestra held their annual Valentine's Day concert at the Bottling Plant Event Center in downtown Opelika.

Boykin center hosts program to celebrate black heritage

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 12

In honor of February being Black History month, the Boykin Community Center hosted a program on Feb. 12 to celebrate black heritage.

SGA discusses proposal to limit coursework before finals

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 12

Over the course of the last year, Byrd’s administration has sought to work with the University to bring a halt to “high-stakes” assignments such as projects, test and quizzes from being due during the last week of regular classes.

Community comes to student’s aid after she loses home, pets in fire

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 12

Katie Hogan’s pets died in a fire that destroyed her home on Monday, Feb. 1. She was at school, sitting in the critical care rounds room working on a computer when she heard the news of the “devastating” fire.

Planning Commission approves codifications of the Downtown Master Plan

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 11

The Auburn Planning Commission gave their final approval to several codified elements of the Downtown Master Plan on Thursday night, Feb. 11. Amendments to the comprehensive plan for the city of Auburn, CompPlan 2030, were approved and followed a series of work sessions held by the planning commission to discuss the implementation of the Downtown Master Plan.

​Johnny Green named assistant vice president of outreach for Student Affairs

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | February 10

Bobby Woodard, Auburn associate provost and vice president for student affairs, named Johnny Green the new assistant vice president of outreach for student affairs.

Election results announced, Westerhouse wins president

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor; Claire Tully | Campus Writer; Andria Moore | Campus Reporter; Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 10

SGA reported receiving 8,800 votes. Turnout for the election was approximately 34 percent, roughly the same as last year.

Alabama Speaker Mike Hubbard hopes to balance state General Fund while creating jobs

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 10

The 2016 regular legislative session for the Alabama Legislature began last week. Balancing the state's General Fund budget and encouraging job growth are on the top of this year's agenda for Alabama Speaker Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn.

BigHouse offers volunteer options to students

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | February 10

Blake and Micah Melnick got to see the process of the foster system up close and personal when Micah’s parents decided to become foster parents.

'Stormtrooping' is a family affair for local father and son duo

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 10

The Auburn-Opelika stormtroopers are commonly known as Ronnie Sparks, a substitute teacher, and his son Will Sparks, a ninth-grader at Auburn Junior High.

Gandhi's grandson visits Auburn

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | February 10

Arun Gandhi, grandson of Monhandas Gandhi, spoke on campus in the Foy auditorium Tuesday February 9, 2016 at 7 p.m. as a part of the year of India the International programs are having. His lecture was titled “Lessons Learned from My Grandfather: Nonviolence in a Violent World” and the turnout was great.

Live coverage from SGA callouts: Jesse Westerhouse elected SGA president

By Staff Report | February 10

Live tweets from The Auburn Plainsman staff from SGA callouts from the steps of Cater Hall.

It's election day, who do you support for SGA?

By Staff Report | February 10

The polls have officially opened in the 2016 SGA elections. Tell The Auburn Plainsman who you are supporting.

SGA campaign violations reported on SGA website, board rules no violations found

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 9

Although the election results for the SGA election aren't in, the elections board has already ruled on five reported violations in this year's elections.

University to purchase parking deck with 920 spaces

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 9

The deck will be used for residential student parking, Dan King, associate vice president for facilities, told the board.

Incident reports from Feb. 2-8

By Staff Report | February 9

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division from Feb. 2-8.

City Council to hold special meeting tomorrow

By Staff Report | February 9

The Auburn City Council will hold a special meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. in council chambers.

Alabama unemployment rate increases to 6.2 percent

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 9

Alabama saw its unemployment rate increase during the month of December.