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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.

Safety of Tiger Lodge discussed at meeting

February 24

Safety was the primary topic discussed at a residents’ meeting held at Tiger Lodge apartment complex on West Longleaf Drive on Feb. 17.

​Auburn Fire Chief Lee Lamar passed away after 33 years of city service

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 24

After 33 years of service, Auburn Fire Chief Lee Lamar died Feb. 18. A press release from the City of Auburn confirmed Lamar died after suffering from an extended illness.

Student saves money by using only University resources and facilities

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | February 23

On the fourth floor of the Ralph Brown Draughon Library, through a maze of bookshelves, nestled under an empty desk at 7 a.m. every Monday through Friday is an occupied sleeping bag. Patton Chambers, senior in physical education, is not sleeping in the library because he has a chemistry exam to study for.

Canada rebounds despite childhood in crack house

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | February 23

Malcolm Canada looked down the barrel of a shotgun as police raided his house in Austin, Texas, for illegal drugs when he was 12 years old. Before he played college basketball, Canada grew up in a crack house, where his parents were involved in the use and distribution of illegal drugs.

Malzahn and staff rack up impressive class on Signing Day

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 23

It was an eventful signing day for Gus Malzahn and his staff. Cowart's official letter of intent didn't arrive on the Plains until approximately 3 p.m.

New Toomer's oaks bridge generations of Auburn Family

By Kyle Nazario | Intrigue Editor | February 23

As the new oak trees were planted at Toomer's Corner on Valentine's Day, generations of Auburn fans gathered around them to see tradition being planted. Edna Fellows Christmas is 101 years old and calls herself one of Auburn's oldest fans.

Coates winner of Uplifting Athlete's 2015 Rare Disease Champion Award

February 23

When he's not busy catching down field passes and leading the Tigers to victory, (Coates) chooses to spend his time where his heart is. His efforts are not being over-looked, as he won the Uplifting Athlete's 2015 Rare Disease Champion Award.

Hot-shooting Rebels hold off Tigers in the Auburn Arena

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 23

"You can't give up 86 points and win," head coach Bruce Pearl said. "You can't send an opponent to the foul line 38 times and win. You can't let an opponent shoot 71 percent in the second half and win. That's the story of the game."

Tigers grab first road win at LSU

By Sam Butler | Sports Writer | February 23

Behind 28 points from K.T. Harrell and 24 from Antoine Mason, the Auburn Tigers picked up their first road win of the season in a 81-77 nailbiter over the home LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.