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New Oaks usher a clean start to Toomer's Corner

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Writer | February 26

With the removal of the trees, rolling plans were altered and changes were made. The University and city worked together to bring a rolling alternative for fans. Two cables were constructed and hung from the intersection of College Street and Magnolia Avenue. Construction on the new Samford Park began and a revision of Toomer's Corner began.

UPDATE: Phi Delta Theta's fraternity charter officially suspended

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 26

Phi Delta Theta's fraternity charter has been suspended. Randy Reed, member of Phi Delta Theta's House Corporation Board, confirmed the fraternity will not return to campus until 2017.

One step closer to building student memorial

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | February 25

A student memorial is becoming more of a reality as the SGA student senate passed resolutions to initiate building a student memorial on campus. At its meeting Feb.

Free textbook proposal moves on to next stage

By Haley Lanigan | Campus Writer | February 25

Sen. Walker Byrd said the idea behind open resources is to provide students with inexpensive access to online textbooks.

Get to know Anabell the Stamp dog

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | February 25

Downtown Auburn is home to many well-known traditions such as Samford Hall and Toomer’s Corner.

'On the run': Malzahn proud of Marshall ahead of collegiate finale

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 25

"If you look at his whole career, last year he didn't even go through spring," Malzahn said. "He wasn't named the starting quarterback until two weeks before our first game. He led us to the National Championship and really answered the bell every time he was asked and learned the offense on the run."

Cadillac is back: Former Auburn running back returns to campus

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 25

It's been over a decade since Carnell "Cadillac" Williams set Auburn single-season rushing records and tore through SEC defenses on a weekly basis. With his playing career now behind him, Williams is now back on his old stomping grounds, ready to tackle some unfinished business.

Savage's side of his February departure

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 25

"He definitely used what had happened with the one player, who was technically dismissed, and then lumped the other players together into it to make it sound like there was a ton of bad things going on that I and many other people didn't see going on," Savage said.

Men's basketball commitment Bowers' 'rough road' leads him to the Plains

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 25

Life as a highly touted basketball prospect opens many athletes up to scrutiny from the outside world, even from those who don't know the athlete's entire story.

Residents react to apartment moratorium

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 24

The moratorium will be in effect for six months unless it is terminated or extended by action of the City Council.

Pinkard said at the age of 59, it was time to start doing the things he had always wanted to do. So he made a bucket list. (Emily Enfinger | Photo Editor)

59-year-old student completing bucket list

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | February 24

Fifty-nine-year-old Tommy “Pink” Pinkard, who is earning his second degree in undeclared liberal arts, was sitting in a mall contemplating retirement when he decided to take his first ride on a carousel.

Crime reports from Feb. 16-22

By Staff Report | February 24

The following crimes were reported by the Auburn Police Division from Feb. 16-22: Feb.

Alpha Psi fraternity fixes procedures after safety concerns arose

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | February 24

Matt Tanaka, philanthropy chairman for Alpha Psi and sophomore in veterinary medicine, explained the major changes to this year’s Rodeo.

City Council passes apartment moratorium

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 24

The Auburn City Council put a suspension on development when the council members present voted to pass an apartment moratorium.

Community theatre gives college students chance to teach acting

By Rachel King | Community Writer | February 24

The Auburn Area Community Theatre is devoted to bringing popular productions to life.

New academic complex to replace Parker Hall and Allison Laboratory

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | February 24

At its most recent meeting, the Auburn Board of Trustees approved the initiation of a project to build a two-building academic and laboratory complex to replace Allison Laboratory and Parker Hall.

Sororities Compete to Raise Awareness for Heart Disease

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | February 24

The 17 sororities in Auburn’s Panhellenic council will be participating in the Pump Up Your Heart competition during the month of February, according to Paige Serzen, junior in public relations and Panhellenic health and wellness director.

UPDATE: City Council passes apartment moratorium

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 24

On Feb. 17, 2015, the Auburn City Council passed an apartment moratorium that will stop the development of apartments, condominiums or any other form of ownership or operation within the University Service zoning district located east of College Street.

Lee County Commission decides to not pass forward a tax raise to legislators

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 24

The Lee County Commission decided whether six requests for items would be drafted, advertised and sent through the legislative approval process to the Lee County Legislative Delegation on Feb.

Learning Tree to host fundraiser

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 24

The Learning Tree, Inc. is having the Boots and Bow Ties Gala to raise money for their local preschool, The Little H.A.P.I.E Tree Preschool in Auburn.