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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

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer; Kris Martins | Copy Editor; Corey Williams | Campus Editor; Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 4

"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.

Meet the SGA vice president candidates

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | February 3

Nathan Rigby and Brandon Honeywell are running for SGA vice president. 

Student recalls encounter with Zika virus

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 3

When JennaBeth Brittain, junior in communication disorders, began to feel achy and fatigued she didn't know what was happening.

Auburn students train puppies to be service dogs

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | February 3

Samantha Warner, a third year vet student, looked down at Serena and quietly commanded her to lie down.

Iowa never fails to surprise

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 3

Depending on whom you ask, the results of Monday night's Iowa caucuses mean a lot of different things.

Bentley calls for a 'moonshot' in his State of the State

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 3

The nostalgic roar of rockets going to the moon echoed through Gov. Robert Bentley’s 2016 State of the State address. Bentley’s speech before a joint session of the Alabama Legislature in the Old House Chamber on Tuesday night, Feb. 2.

Opelika couple serves ice cream with a story

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | February 3

Chris and Angela George have always loved Opelika and ice cream. This summer, the Opelika couple combined the two and started serving Opelika-inspired ice cream to the community from a cart. 

SGA president candidate Drake Pooley: 'This is your Auburn'

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 3

Drake Pooley, senior, is triple majoring. He's working to earn degrees in finance, economics and international business-Chinese. He decided to learn Chinese because his grandmother knew six languages, but never got around to studying learning that one.

Local bar receives license to serve alcohol after 2 a.m.

By Alex Wilkerson | Community Writer | February 2

Early morning partiers can buy a drink after 2 a.m. again. For many, the War Eagle Supper Club was an Auburn tradition, but it was also the only bar in Auburn that could sell alcohol after 2 a.m.

Judge denies motions to dismiss Hubbard case

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 2

Judge Jacob A. Walker III denied motions to dismiss Alabama Speaker Mike Hubbard's ethics case Feb. 2.

Incident reports from Jan. 26-Feb. 1

By Staff Report | February 2

The following incidents were reported to the Auburn Police Division between Jan. 26 - Feb. 1.

City Council discusses spay and neuter initiative

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | February 2

Auburn, Opelika, and other Lee County citizens may be given the opportunity to have their animals spayed and neutered for $5-10 with a new initiative proposed at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 2.

Jesse Westerhouse

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 2

Jesse Westerhouse, junior in finance, was involved in some of the largest SGA initiatives in recent memory — Tiger Scheduler, the Auburn Memorial project and the Mental Health Task Force. He believes his student government experience, along with his fraternity membership and service as a Plainsman, has prepared him for SGA presidency. "They've given me different perspectives about so many parts of campus," Westerhouse said. SGA is already a great organization, Westerhouse said, but members could work to improve student perception. "People either think we're pretentious or we don't do anything," Westerhouse said. "We need to show we're everyday students, and we just want to serve this campus." Westerhouse also wants to work on diversity in SGA. "SGA, while it's an awesome organization in so many ways, isn't always representative of the student body," Westerhouse said.

Auburn's water is safe to drink

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 2

People living in developed countries such as the United States generally assume the water that flows from their taps is safe. Lead contamination in the city of Flint, Michigan, and apparent negligence of city and state officials have eroded that trust for many.

Chemical spill in Broun Hall, no injuries

By Maria McIlwain | Community Editor | February 2

A chemical spill in Broun Hall caused the building to be evacuated, but there were no injuries, according to Chance Corbett, associate director of public safety and security.

Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit Food Bank of East Alabama

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 2

Organizers are placing the final touches on the third annual Empty Bowls fundraising event.