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Sasser Takes 2010 SGA Presidency

By Staff reports | February 22

In the SGA presidential runoff between Brad Cink and Kurt Sasser, Sasser is the president elect with 57 percent of the student votes. With a total of 5240 votes, Sasser had 3011 votes while Cink had 2229 votes.

Woman hit by SUV outside Plainsman Park

By Ellison Langford / News Editor | February 22

Woman hit by SUV outside Plainsman Park

SGA Announces Election Results

By Staff reports | February 18

Brad Cink and Kurt Sasser will participate in a runoff over the weekend for the SGA president position. Ashley Nichols was named vice president. Spencer Moore was named treasurer.

Auburn Celebrates Business Partnership with Germany

By Daniel Chesser / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | February 18

The City of Auburn hosted the 12th AlabamaGermany Partnership dinner and business forum at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center, Wednesday night.

Second in a Series: How Important Are Aesthetics?

By Ellison Langford / News Editor | February 18

Haluk Yapicioglu was released from a rehabilitation facility Wednesday and is doing well after being struck by a car two weeks ago, said Barbara Swanson of the College of Engineering.Yapicioglu is a post doctoral fellow in the College of Engineering. He was struck by a car while crossing Magnolia Ave at approximately 8:23 p.m. Feb. 4.Yapicioglu is the first victim of a pedestrian-vehicle accident in Auburn this year.

Semesters' days set to decrease soon

By Maxwell Newfield / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | February 18

n a move which few Auburn students are likely to object, the University Senate decided to shorten the length of spring and fall semesters. The proposed changes, which passed 2 to 1 in the Senate, will go into effect in the fall of 2010. The new semesters will have between 70 and 73 days excluding finals, whereas the current semesters always consist of 75 days of class.

The Plains celebrate Mardi Gras

By Maxwell Newfield / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | February 18

Although it may not be quite the same as Bourbon Street, the town of Auburn was filled with the spirit of Mardi Gras for Fat Tuesday, Feb.

PACT bills approved to save 45,000 contracts

By Daniel Chesser / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | February 18

Contracts for prepaid college tuition will be fulfilled after a period of uncertainty in a struggling and down economy.Two different but similar bills have been approved to go to the full House for debate on the issue of the Prepaid Alabama College Tuition Program.These bills will ensure college tuition the state of Alabama is paid for the 45,000 children whose parents bought contracts in the state's prepaid college tuition program."I think it is still going to be a tough battle," said Richard Huckaby, cofounder and V.P.

UPC spend student fees for 'free' movies

By Davis Potter / WRITER | February 18

While students are here at Auburn to receive a quality education, they also need occasional breaks from their studies.Whether it's music, sports, crafts, social events or any other activity, students are constantly looking for ways to escape the everyday stress of classes.The University Program Council is doing its part to provide students with more on-campus entertainment by increasing the number of movie showings this school year.After showing 16 movies last year, UPC is scheduled to show 22 this time around, including 11 in the spring semester.The quality and diversity of the movies played a large part in scheduling additional showings this year, said UPC President Sharne Rice.

The Auburn Plainsman receives Best College Newspaper award

By Lindsey Davidson / Editor | February 18

The Auburn Plainsman was named Best College Newspaper at the Best of South competition at the annual Southeastern Journalism Conference.Along with this regional honor, The Plainsman also received three other awards including Journalist of the Year, Best Web site and Best Press Photographer.Ellison Langford, news editor, placed ninth as Journalist of the Year.

VictoryLand venues close

By Jillian Clair/ Staff Writer | February 18

Attorney General Troy King said in a press release yesterday that the raid on VictoryLand by Gov.

Auburn schools rank 38th, 41st in toxin study

By Sarah Phillips / STAFF REPORTER | February 18

A USA Today Special Report published in 2007 on toxic air surrounding America's schools listed four local Auburn city schools in as low as the 38th percentile of national rankings.The report, titled "The Smokestack Effect," used a U.S.

Association names "Friend of Planning"

By Laura Maxwell / ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR | February 18

The Alabama chapter of the American Planning Association has named local planning commission member Warren McCord "Friend of Planning" for 2010.This category is for nonelected officials who offer their time and service to the field of planning.Comments from his nomination letter were read to the community at the Feb.

City council recognizes, thanks SGA representatives

By Laura Maxwell / ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR | February 18

Anna Twardy and Trevor Ramsey received recognition for their hard work serving as the director and assistant director of city relations for the SGA during Tuesday night's City Council meeting.Ramsey reminded those attending the meeting of the races for SGA president and vice president, as well as the race for Miss Auburn.

Dads boogey with daughters

By Jennifer Beckett / WRITER | February 18

In a blur of bouncing curls and stocking feet, girls danced and dined with their fathers last week at one of Auburn's traditional Valentine's Day celebrations.The 21st annual DaddyDaughter Date Night, organized by Auburn Parks and Recreation Department, was held from 5:30 p.m.

Dunkerly teaches, hoops

By Ellison Langford / News Editor | February 18

She walks about the room adjusting hand positions and correcting body movements. She has to lean close to her students' ears to be heard over the music echoing off the walls.It's a Tuesday night at Katina Dunkerly's hula hooping class at the Frank Brown Recreation Center.During Hoopla, as her class is called, Dunkerly, 25, encourages novices and guides experts how to better handle their hoops."I love hooping," Dunkerly said, "and I'm really wanting to try to just spread the word of hooping wherever I go.

Buckaroos party with their moms

By Bethany Donaldson / WRITER | February 18

As a green John Deere rolls along the hayfield, boys dressed in cowboy hats and boots hold their moms' hands and run across the mud-crusted driveway to the dark green Storybook Farm barn.Storybook Farm hosted its Cowboy Roundup Saturday, Feb.

SGA Candidates Debate Platforms

By Drew Thompson / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | February 16

The Student Center ballroom filled with SGA candidate supporters, neon-colored campaign shirts spouting the names of the 11 candidates Monday night.SGA President Jacob Watkins served as the spokesperson for the debate. The major candidate positions included in the debate were president, vice president and treasurer. Miss Auburn candidates were invited to briefly explain their platforms.