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Senators present resolution to better the game day experience

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | February 9

In response to Auburn Answers complaints about the game day experience, senators presented the grievances and suggested possible changes to be made to make game day at Auburn better.

Candidates face off at SGA debate

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 8

Student government candidates answered questions from current SGA President Walker Byrd at the SGA debate tonight, Feb. 8.

Live SGA Debate Coverage 2016

By Staff Report | February 8

A live stream of the SGA Debate in the Student Center ballroom.

Auburn man arrested, tried to escape Auburn Police Division

By Staff Report | February 8

An Auburn man was arrested Sunday, Feb. 7, and charged with three counts of first-degree kidnapping, first-degree burglary, first-degree rape, first-degree domestic violence, third-degree escape, third-degree criminal mischief and violation of a protection from abuse order, according to a news release issued by the Auburn Police Division.

Meet the SGA presidential candidates

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 8

Adam Brasher, Drake Pooley and Jesse Westerhouse are campaigning for SGA president.

Overall Company moves to John Emerald with big plans for the future

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | February 7

After three years of running The Overall Company at its original location, owners Jay and Laura Pritchard knew it was a time for a change.

AUDM raises $424,617.01, almost $200,000 more than last year

By Staff Report | February 7

Auburn University Dance Marathon raised $424,617.01 — almost $200,000 more than last year — for Children's Hospital at Midtown Medical Center of Columbus Regional Health in its fifth year.

Auburn student wins Miss Auburn-Opelika Area pageant

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 6

After each contestant performed, danced, modeled and answered questions in front of a panel of six judges, one woman was chosen as Miss Auburn-Opelika Area — Jean Elizabeth Miles.

Life lessons on the soccer field with Hamm, Lilly and Venturini-Hoch

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 6

Team First training academy had a successful first day, Feb. 6 in Auburn at the Auburn Soccer Complex on Wire Road.

SGA election 2016: Meet the minor candidates

By Compiled by Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 6

Eighty students are running for minor candidate positions.

$2.5 million gift benefits new poultry center, honors industry pioneer

By Staff Report | February 5

The Board of Trustees approved today that the building will be called the Charles C. Miller Jr. Poultry Research & Education Center, after Miller's father.

Board of Trustees approves $2 million budget increase for Mell Classroom Building

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 5

The Auburn University Board of Trustees approved a $2 million budget increase for the Mell Classroom Building at its Feb.

U.S. soccer stars coach coed training camp in Auburn

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 5

Auburn Soccer Association is partnering with Team First to host a co-ed soccer training academy taught by Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly and Tisha Venturini Hoch, Feb. 6-7 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Auburn Soccer Complex on Wire Road.

Alabama University Student Presidents Release Open Letter to Lawmakers

By Staff Report | February 4

SGA presidents from Alabama universities held a joint-press conference today to announce the contents of an open letter addressed to lawmakers, according to a press release from the Alabama Higher Education Partnership. The letter encourages legislators to consider the findings of a recent University of Alabama Education Policy Center study. The SGA Presidents work together through the University Student Presidents Council which is organized under the umbrella of the Alabama Higher Education Partnership.

University turns on new $1 million 'Hopper' supercomputer

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 4

With click of a button and the whirl of some fans, Auburn University’s new $1 million supercomputer was officially in operation.

SGA election 2016: Meet your Miss Auburn candidates

"Miss Auburn is the official hostess of Auburn University," according to the SGA website. "She is a woman that embodies the spirit of Auburn and what it means to be an Auburn woman. Miss Auburn is a female ambassador, representing the university internally to the student body and also externally to the outside community, alumni, and prospective students. She is elected by the student body on a platform, a cause that will motivate and engage the university."

Meet the SGA treasurer candidates

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 3

James Beauchaine James Beauchaine, junior in biomedical sciences, thoroughly enjoys handling money. Sophomore year, he served on the finance branch of SGA in the Verizon Wireless position. “I really enjoyed it and got to see the benefits of a partnership that Auburn and Verizon have,” Beauchaine said. In the past year, Beauchaine said serving on the Budget and Finance Committee is what sparked his interest in running for SGA treasurer. “I really got to see more of the monetary side of things,” Beauchaine said.