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SGA votes on new SGA positions

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | March 17

There was no old business so Brandon Honeywell, of the College of Science and Mathematics and junior in biomedical science presented the first order of business, which addressed the Chapter 201 code of laws amendment. “This is asking for an amendment just reflecting the language of the position of the executive cabinet, which is the executive vice president of marketing and engagement, which is Ms. Ivy Sibley,” Honeywell said. The motion was made and all ruled in favor.

​Problems in Alabama prisons discussed at meeting

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | March 17

A member of the Southern Poverty Law Center brought up several points about the problems Alabama prisons face in a talk given at Auburn First Baptist Church at 7 p.m.

Suspect in convenience store robbery arrested

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | March 17

Brenton R. Egan, a 29-year-old Auburn resident, has been charged with first-degree robbery involving a convenience store located at the 1900 block of S.

Yarborough Tennis Center named PTR facility of the year

By Pierce Ostwalt | Community Writer | March 16

The Professional Tennis Registry recently awarded Auburn’s Yarborough Tennis Center as the Public Facility of the Year. “We basically received this award for growing tennis,” said Travis DeBardelaben, director of the Yarborough Tennis Center.

Softball beats Ole Miss for first SEC victory

March 14

In the softball team’s first SEC season match, the No. 12 Tigers defeated the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, Saturday night, March 14. The on and off rain couldn’t stop the offense, which dominated throughout the game, calling the run rule at 14-3.

Baseball drops second game of Texas A&M series

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | March 14

No. 6 Texas A&M defeated Auburn 10-4 in the second game of the weekend series Saturday, March 14, at Blue Bell Park in College Station, Texas. Center fielder Anfernee Grier finished 3-for-4 in his 10th multi-hit game of the season. Auburn pitcher Rocky McCord took the loss.

Auburn Alumni Association honor Lifetime Achievement Award recipients

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | March 14

The Auburn Alumni Association recognized four recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Awards at an invitation only banquet on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.

Equestrian falls to last regular-season opponent

March 14

Equestrian fell to sixth-ranked Texas A&M to close out the regular season Saturday afternoon, March 14, at College Station. With a slow start for the Tigers in fences, Demi Stiegler claimed the first victory for the team, 82-80, after Elizabeth Benson and Jacqueline Shilen fell to the Aggies.

Mariners host Jane Wayne Day

By Jordan Hays | Copy Editor | March 14

A combat scenario in a faraway land, you are in an overwatch unit supporting a squad that is entering a building to take down a high-value target.

Big Event reaches out to the community

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | March 14

The annual Big Event kicked off this morning with 2,050 volunteers rallied in the Student Center Ballroom before being sent to 200 work sites, according to Michael Waldrum, junior in business and director of the Big Event. Behind the scenes, 165 team members worked to recruit volunteers and job sites among other tasks leading up to the event. “Every year is unique in its own way,” Waldrum said.

Remembering Former Auburn Police Chief Frank DeGraffenried

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | March 13

The community is mourning the loss of former Auburn Police Chief Frank “Buddy” DeGraffenried who died Thursday, March 5.

SGA to host The Big Event this Saturday

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | March 13

Auburn University's SGA will host The Big Event student-run volunteer day Saturday, March 14, 2015. The Big Event gives college students and faculty the opportunity to thank the community of the City of Auburn for sharing their city with the University student body according to SGA executive director of the Big Event Michael Waldrum, junior in business.

Parkerson Mill Creek a work in progress

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | March 13

Parkerson Mill Creek, which runs through Auburn University’s campus, is listed on the Alabama Department of Environmental Management 303(d) List of Impaired Waters for pathogens.

Harrell, defense, push Tigers to quarterfinal

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | March 13

Bruce Pearl’s program turnaround effort is in full force. For the first time since 2000, the Auburn basketball team has won back-to-back games in the SEC Tournament, today’s win a 66-59 comeback victory over the fifth seed Texas A&M. The Tigers came out firing, but found themselves in a 10 point hole at halftime, down 33-23.

Student collides with Tiger Transit at Mell Street Loop

By Haley Lanigan | Campus Writer | March 12

A female Auburn student collided with a Tiger Transit bus at the Mell Street Loop at approximately 10:30 a.m.

UPDATED: Sexual assault reported on campus

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | March 12

A sexual assault of a female by an acquaintance was reported in the late afternoon Wednesday, March 11, according to an email from The Auburn University Department of Public Safety & Security. The assault occurred in a residence hall Monday night or early Tuesday morning.

Student injured after falling from skateboard

By Staff Report | March 11

A student fell from his skateboard this morning near the Student Center, according to Captain Lorenza Dorsey of the Auburn Police Division. Officials responded to the scene and the student is being treated for a laceration at East Alabama Medical Center. 

FCC ruling may allow Opelika to expand fiber network

By Pierce Ostwalt | Community Writer | March 11

The FCC made rulings upholding net neutrality, open Internet and expansion rights for municipal Internet providers Feb.