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AU Singers to perform at Kreher’s Music in the Forest

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | April 9

The AU Singers will entertain the public with song and dance as part of a concert series hosted by the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center on Saturday, April 11, at 4:30 p.m. The Music in the Forest series is a collaboration between the preserve and the department of music to provide the community with musical entertainment while benefitting KPNC’s children’s educational programs and AUMD’s student scholarship fund. “I’ve always enjoyed the energetic AU Singers and know firsthand how much time and effort is put into their performances,” said Sarah Collins, administrative assistant for the department of music.

Spinning into action: University prepares for tornado season

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | April 9

Transitioning into the springtime, pollen isn’t the only thing expected in Alabama. As tornado season approaches, Auburn University Emergency Management lays out its severe weather procedures. Chance Corbett, associate director of Emergency Management, said every campus building has a designated indoor shelter area marked with a green “Severe Weather Shelter” sign.

Annual Citizen Survey reveals high satisfaction

April 8

City leaders were able to find out how the citizens of Auburn feel about the way the city is run after getting the results of the Annual Citizen Survey. Chris Tatham, Vice President with the ETC Institute, a market research firm for local governments, presented the survey results at the Auburn City Council meeting on April 7. Auburn ranks among the highest in citizen satisfaction from the more than 800 cities where ETC conducts surveys, according to Tatham. “The nice thing when I get to come present here is Auburn is one of the standard setters for community performance,” Tatham said. Ninety-two percent of survey respondents said they were satisfied with the quality of life in Auburn.

Nobel Laureate discusses the origins of life on Earth

By Caitlin Shostak l Campus Writer | April 8

Because many Earth-like planets exist in the universe, it seems plausible life could exist elsewhere in the galaxy.

Electrical Engineering Professor Nominated to Deliver “Final Lecture”

By Haley Lanigan | Campus Writer | April 8

Professor Stuart Wentworth was nominated to give the “Final Lecture” to the graduating class of 2015 on April 8. The engineering professor decided to give the lecture on what he called his area of expertise.

UPDATE: University issues public safety advisory, suspects at large

By Staff Report | April 7

The Auburn Police Division announced Tuesday, April 7, they are looking for two suspects involved in reported sexual assault.

SGA organizing students' participation in annual Higher Ed Day on April 9

April 7

The SGA has chartered buses for the first 100 students who register to attend this year’s Higher Ed Day on April 9.

Crime reports from March 30 to April 5

By News Staff | April 7

The following crimes were reported by the Auburn Police Division from March 30-April 5: March 30: -Torture and willful abuse of a child involving a family was reported in Auburn. -Second-degree sexual abuse was reported in Auburn. -Second-degree theft of property and third-degree theft of property were reported at the 1000 block of N.

SGA hears goals for coming year

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | April 6

The Student Government Association’s on Monday, April 6, saw the appointment of a new president and vice president for the graduate school and also provided members of SGA exec the opportunity to discuss goals for the upcoming year. Jesse Westerhouse, executive vice president of initiatives, discussed a resolution that will come across the senate floor next week.

University sends out email about a possible compromise of student personal information

By Staff Report | April 4

Auburn University is investigating data security incident exposing the personal information for current, former and prospective students, according to an email sent out to faculty and staff. According to the email, personal information stored on University servers was accessible online.

Student media restructuring leads to the elimination of nine University positions

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | April 3

Nine student media employees were unaware of what was about to happen when they walked through the doors of the Office of Student Affairs March 19. Elizabeth Stone, communications specialist for the Office of the Vice President, and Bobby Woodard, vice president of Student Affairs, restructured the student media program and will lay off nine people from their jobs, some of whom have been working for the University for more than a decade, starting May 15.

Alpha Xi Delta lights it up blue

By Haley Lanigan | Campus Writer | April 3

The Zeta Xi chapter of Alpha Xi Delta held its “Shine On” event April 2 to raise autism awareness. The event consisted of guitar music and, free pizza and two speakers.

Auburn alumnus shares journey to success as novelist

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | April 2

Auburn alumni Ace Atkins shared his journey from newspaper reporter to bestselling crime novelist as this year’s speaker in the Graduate School’s seventh annual New Horizons Lecture in the Foy Ballroom on Thursday, April 2. In his lecture, “From Notebook to New York Times Bestseller: The Journey of a Novelist,” Atkins focused on his time at Auburn and the chain of events that led him to become the author of 17 crime novels.

Researcher predicts water scarceness

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | April 2

Auburn University assistant professor Shufen “Susan” Pan has conducted research on global climate change that suggests there may be water scarcity in more than half of the world’s land area by the end of the 21st century. Pan is one of the researchers for Auburn’s International Center for Climate and Global Change research, which has been recognized by the White House for its contributions to the U.S.

STDCheck.com ranks Auburn with top five highest STD rates

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | April 2

During the first week of March, STDcheck.com released a blog stating Auburn University and the University of Alabama are among the top five colleges with the highest sexually transmitted disease rates. The article did not provide statistics specific to Auburn University or the University of Alabama or attribute from what source the rates originated.

A day in the life of a firefighter

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | April 2

A call crackled out over the radio at 2:35 p.m. and four firefighters at Fire Station 1 on East Magnolia Avenue were on alert.

Local chef offers home-cooked meals to order

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | April 2

Yum Yum’s, which opened in December 2014, is a food specialty shop that provides customers with home-cooked meals they can request and pick up in the same day. Tod Bottcher, chef and owner of Yum Yum’s, has been in the food business for more than 25 years.

UPDATE: University approves campus-wide Humans vs Zombies game

By Jordan Hays | Copy Editor | April 2

Auburn University quarantined a zombie infestation in the 2013-14 academic year. Despite qualms with the University, Ralph Brown Draughon Library will host its sixth Humans vs.

UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Lee County canceled

By Staff Report | April 1

The National Weather Service has issued at Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Lee County and much of Central Alabama and Georgia until 7 p.m.

South Donahue dorm burglaries

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | April 1

As students returned home from spring break, residents in the South Donahue Residence Hall discovered several of their valuables missing. According to the Auburn Police Division news release, “assorted electronic devices, video game consoles and jewelry” were reported stolen March 29.