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Lance Thompson leaves Alabama to join Muschamp's staff

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | February 23

As the Crimson Tide's outside linebackers coach for the past three seasons, Thompson will join Will Muschamp's staff in 2015 alongside Travaris Robinson and Rodney Garner.

Reed relishes a second opportunity in basketball

| February 23

Trayvon Reed, 7-foot-2-inch center, was added to the Auburn basketball roster this season after transferring from the University of Maryland. As a four-star recruit, Reed ran into trouble, pleading guilty to second-degree misdemeanor assault.

Parker Hall and Allison Laboratory will be replaced with new academic complex

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | February 18

At its last meeting, the board of trustees approved the initiation of a project to build a two-building academic and laboratory complex to replace Allison and Parker Halls.

Rural Studios builds hope for the needy

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | February 16

The College of Architecture's Rural Studios program is giving impoverished residents of Hale County something to be proud of. Director of Rural Studios Andrew Freear and his team of architecture students have designed and donated $20,000 homes that fit the needs of impoverished people who would otherwise be living in substandard conditions.

UPDATE: Man arrested for the murder of man on Spencer Avenue

February 15

Auburn Police Division arrested a man for the murder that occurred Saturday, Feb. 14 on Spencer Avenue. Police discovered the man lying in the road near the 600 block of Spencer Avenue suffering from multiple gunshots wounds, according to a news release issued by the Auburn Police Division.

African-American students with immigrant parents share their stories of going to Auburn University

By Andria Moore | Intrigue Writer | February 15

Auburn University is filled with students from many different backgrounds, each with their own story to tell. Some attend because their parents went here, while others may be the first in their families to be born in the United States.

Oaks return to Toomer's Corner

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor and Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | February 14

For the first time in two years, there are two live oaks at Toomer's Corner. Fans surrounded Samford Park early Saturday morning, Feb. 14, to watch crews plant the 35-foot trees.

Hold your roll: Two live oak trees to be planted at Toomer's corner Saturday

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | February 13

Two 35-foot-tall live oak trees will be planted at Toomer's Corner Saturday, Feb. 14, but the University is asking fans to hold off on rolling until 2016. Landscapers are scheduled to begin planting the first oak at 7:30 a.m. and the University is inviting the public to attend.

A glimpse into a day in the life of Auburn police officers

By Rachel King | Community Writer | February 11

Flashing red lights illuminate the night as Auburn Police Division officer Greg Miller approaches a car from the rear.

SGA and Miss Auburn election results announced on Cater Lawn

February 11

The winners of the SGA and Miss Auburn elections were announced Tuesday, Feb. 10 on Cater Lawn at approximately 10:40 p.m.

UPDATED: Student injured in motorcycle accident

February 10

Captain Lorenza Dorsey said the 19-year-old student was airlifted from the scene to Columbus Regional Medical Center.

Chicken Salad Chick is now open in Foy Hall

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 10

Chicken Salad Chick's ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 9:30 a.m., and the restaurant officially opened at 10 a.m.

East Alabama Arts celebrates 50 years with performance from New Orleans Jazz Orchestra

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | February 10

Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra brought a taste of Mardi Gras and New Orleans to Opelika on Sunday, Feb. 8, as part of The Arts Association of East Alabama's Jubilee weekend event.

Alabama Supreme Court Justice bans probate judges from issuing same-sex marriage licenses

February 8

Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore has issued an order to probate judges banning them from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Student injured in fall at a quarry near Chewacla State Park

February 8

Capt. Will Mathews with the Auburn Police Division said the student was airlifted to Columbus Regional Medical Center with moderate injuries after responding to the call at 3:30 p.m.

Softball wraps up 2015 Plainsman Invite with perfect record

February 8

Auburn Softball took on Appalachian State and Chattanooga in a double header Sunday, Feb. 8, to conclude the 2015 Plainsman Invite. Auburn defeated Appalachian State in a blow out, 9-0 and Chattanooga 12-1.

Students and faculty research to improve hearing-aid fitting in Guatemala

By Anna-Claire Terry | Campus Writer | February 7

Students and faculty in the Auburn University department of communication disorders have conducted research in Guatemala and may be able to improve hearing-aid fitting in infants and young children.

Board of Trustees approves installation of the largest video board in college football

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | February 6

The University will be receiving a jumbo update with the approval of construction for largest video board in college football at the Auburn Board of Trustees meeting Friday, Feb. 6.

Sand Hill recycling leaves local farmer up a creek

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 6

Robert M. Ward knows his land well. He has been living on the same farm on Cecil Ward Road since his father bought it in 1950. In April 2011, Ward went before the Auburn City Council with a complaint regarding pollution from Sand Hill Recycling Center, located near his property.

Top three SGA candidates to run unopposed

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | February 5

The top three SGA candidates - president, vice president and treasurer - will run unopposed in the 2015 SGA elections for the first time in at least 10 years, according to Brad Smith, SGA adviser.