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​University launches “Because this is Auburn” campaign and announces largest donation in school history

By Staff Report | April 22

Auburn University announced its $1 billion “Because this is Auburn” campaign on Saturday, April 18. Auburn has raised more than $775 million in support of the campaign, according to an article on the University’s website.

The Corner Block Party kicks off with dedication ceremony

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | April 22

The Corner Block Party kicked off at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 with a dedication ceremony for Samford Park Plaza and the new Toomer’s Oaks. Master of Ceremony Thom Gossom Jr.

The Glomerata and The Circle are available

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | April 22

The Glomerata yearbook and The Circle literary magazine are now available with a Tiger Card or 902, 903 number across campus. Both publications will be handed out at the same locations across campus. The locations include the Haley Center Concourse, Lowder Starbucks, Mell Street transit stop and Student Center transit stop.  The publications will be available this week from 9 a.m.

Professor wins faculty achievement award

By Haley Lanigan | Campus Writer | April 22

Bruce Tatarchuk, professor in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, has recently been honored with the SEC’s Auburn University Faculty Achievement Award for 2015.

Historic Pebble Hill under renovation

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | April 21

Auburn’s historic Scott-Yarbrough House, also known as Pebble Hill, is undergoing renovations to better serve the community.

Crime reports from April 13-19

By Staff Report | April 21

Weekly crime reports released by the Auburn Police Division.

“The Bottle” to receive historic marker dedication

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | April 21

The site of an iconic Auburn structure, The Bottle, will receive a historic marker dedication from the Auburn Heritage Association to celebrate its status as a piece of Auburn history. The event will take place at The Bottle’s original location at the corner of North College Street and US Highway 280 on Saturday, April 25, at 2:30 p.m. The Bottle was originally built in 1924 by John Williams of the Nehi Bottling Company in Opelika, according to AHA’s spring 2015 newsletter.

SGA approves resolution in support of sexual assault prevention

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | April 20

SGA’s Monday, April 20, meeting saw the unanimous passing of a resolution introduced during last week’s senate meeting, as well as a change in the Code of Laws and a recognition of a faculty member. Trey Fields, senator for the College of Liberal Arts, discussed a resolution that will bring a campaign to Auburn’s campus which began in September of 2014 with The White House and The Center for American Progress.

UPDATE: Tornado watch issued for Lee County canceled, more severe weather expected

By Staff Report | April 19

The watch area also includes eastern Alabama, southwest and central Georgia and parts of the Florida Panhandle.

Desmonte Leonard denied new trial

By Staff Report | April 17

Desmonte Leonard's request for a new trial has been denied by Jacob Walker, Lee County circuit court judge, according to an AL.com article. Leonard was accused of fatally shooting three people, including two former Auburn University football players in 2012, and was convicted of capital murder in October 2014.

Updyke not present at hearing about restitution

By Staff Report | April 17

Harvey Updyke had a hearing today, April 17, to review his compliance with his restitution payment.  According to The Opelika-Auburn News, Updyke is making regular payments of $350 per quarter and performing community service.  Updyke was not at today's hearing because of medical issues, according to the O-A News.

Board of Trustees approves tuition increase

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | April 17

The Auburn University Board of Trustees approved a 2.5 percent tuition increase that will begin in fall 2015. Tuition for fall 2014 and spring 2015 was $5,100 for in-state students and $13,692 for out-of-state students. The increase will raise in-state tuition to $5,212 and out-of-state-tuition to $14,020. Auburn University Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Donald Large presented the proposal to the Board. “2.5 percent is the amount that we calculated that we think will produce right at $7 million,” Large said.

Auburn approved to operate unmanned aircraft systems

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | April 16

The Federal Aviation Administration has granted Auburn University the first approval nationwide to conduct a new Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight School within the Auburn University Aviation Center.

Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for April 17

By Staff Report | April 16

The Auburn University Board of Trustees will meet in the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Friday, April 17, from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Increased tuition rates affect some campus facilities

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | April 16

Logging onto Tiger i to pay an eBill gives students a glimpse into how much it takes to receive an education at Auburn University.

Mike Hubbard's attorneys seek to prove prosecutorial misconduct

April 15

Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob A. Walker told Hubbard’s attorneys to file a discovery motion for evidence from the attorney general’s office and did not immediately rule on prosecutor’s motion to squash subpoenas issued by the defense during an evidentiary hearing at the Lee County Justice Center on Wednesday, April 15.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist delivers lecture on coverage of civil rights

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | April 15

A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist discussed the coverage of racial struggles during the Civil Rights Era to a packed auditorium at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art on Wednesday, April 15. Hank Kilbanoff, this year’s speaker for the 18th annual Neil O.

Phi Mu wins 2015 Greek Sing

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | April 15

The Auburn University Panhellenic Society hosted Greek Sing on April 14, at 7 p.m. in the Auburn Arena.