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Cooper Library to promote Alabama author at Brown Bag Lunch

By Ethan Bernal / WRITER | February 19

The Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library has invited Brannon Sirmon to speak at the library's Brown Bag Lunch event Tuesday. The Brown Bag Lunch is a free event held approximately once a month to promote reading and local authors.

Mardi Gras in full swing in Mobile, New Orleans

By Austin Lankford / WRITER | February 18

Open up the moon pies and let the beads fly because Mardi Gras festivities are about to begin.

Ex-boyfriend, student suspect in burglary, arson case

By Nick Bowman / OPINIONS EDITOR | February 17

Autumn Goletz returned to her home Thursday to find her front door forced open.

Dean of the College of Agriculture arrested for driving under the influence

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | February 17

William Batchelor, dean of the College of Agriculture, was arrested this morning for driving under the influence.

An Apology to the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts

By Plainsman Staff | February 17

Because of a typographical error and a technological glitch, a story was posted that incorrectly identified the defendant in a recent DUI case as the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. The defendant is, in fact, the dean of the College of Agriculture.

Owen Parrish embraces Treasurer-elect Richard Pettey after hearing the results of Tuesday night's SGA elections. Parrish received 3,621 of the 7,470 votes cast. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Auburn goes Owen

By Nick Bowman / OPINIONS EDITOR | February 16

Cheers, roars and applause filled the Quad when Owen Parrish was announced as the new SGA president at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday.

Sundilla concert series welcomes Chuck Pyle to the stage

By Jessa Pease/ WRITER | February 16

Sundilla Acoustic Concert Series is bringing the West to Auburn in a concert featuring the "Zen Cowboy" at the Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Friday.

From left: Ross Reed, Lisa Hayes and Anthony Jeter, assistant principals of Auburn High School, exercise their skills through coaching, teaching and extracurriculars. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

People of the Plains

By Alison McFerrin / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | February 16

Five days a week, three people take upon themselves the responsibility of 1,500 teenagers.

From left: Auburn Stride Walkers Melissa Weldon, Dee Watson, Debbie Flick et al walk a trail behind Ogletree Elementary School. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Walking group makes strides

By Rachel Cooper / WRITER | February 16

If you are looking for a way to get regular exercise in an hour, the Auburn Stride Walkers Club may be for you.

Capt. Tommy Carswell coordinates the Auburn Public Safety Academy, which will take place March 1 through May 3. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Public Safety Department educates citizens with academy

By Austin Lankford / WRITER | February 16

Auburn's Public Safety Department is now accepting applications for the 2012 Auburn Public Safety Academy.

Kroger walks its way to better heart health

By Heather Allen / WRITER | February 16

Kroger is doing its part to educate the community on heart health during the month of February.

The new message boards located along Magnolia Avenue alert drivers of pedestrians at the multiple crosswalks. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Traffic signs signal end of Magnolia construction

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 16

What began with better lighting and resurfaced crosswalks in an effort to improve pedestrian safety has culminated with the placement of two electronic signs along Magnolia Avenue.

Owen Parrish wins SGA presidential election

By Nick Bowman / OPINIONS EDITOR | February 15

Owen Parrish was elected SGA president after taking 48 percent of the votes Tuesday.

SGA candidates square off in annual debate

By Lane Jones / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | February 13

The SGA debate took place Monday night in the Student Center ballroom.

SGA candidate platforms

By Lane Jones / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | February 12

Auburn students will be casting their votes for the SGA election, which will be held Feb. 14.

Heritage cake contest brings taste and history

By Abigail O'Brien / WRITER | February 11

The Lee County Historical Society held its second annual Heritage Cake Contest at Loachapoka Pioneer Park Saturday

SGA prepares for upcoming election

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | February 9

As Student Government Association campaigns approach, candidates are ready to show how much they believe in Auburn and love it.

Trustee Selection Committee votes nine to Board

By Rachel Cooper / WRITER | February 9

The Auburn University Trustee Selection Committee approved nine nominees to fill the vacant seats on the Board of Trustees, presided by Gov. Robert Bentley, Monday.

Are you up to The Challenge?

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | February 9

Chris Osterlund, senior in industrial and systems engineering and SGA executive vice president, has teamed up with Nathan Warner, senior in chemical engineering, and Julia Wiard, coordinator for the Center of Leadership and Ethics, to develop an initiative he hopes will move Auburn's students to action.

Partygoers at last year's Masquerade wore simple and elaborate masks with their semi-formal dress. This year's Gala begins at 6 p.m., and the Masquerade begins at 8:30 at the Event Center Downtown in Opelika. (CONTRIBUTED)

Local art organization throws second annual masked event

By Kristen Oliver / COMMUNITY EDITOR | February 9

The Layman Group will be hosting its biggest social event of the year Feb. 10 at the Event Center Downtown in Opelika. The semi-formal dress code requires one specific piece: a mask.