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Walkout, march planned to demand action on mass shootings

By David J. Neal and David Ovalle | Miami Herald | February 19

PARKLAND, Fla. — A student walkout and march are being planned for next month as gun-control activists ramp up their efforts amid the political furor over the mass shooting that left 17 dead at a high school in Parkland. The Women's March Network has called for a national student walkout at 10 a.m.

Auburn Board of Trustees votes to build more intramural fields

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Editor | February 19

For their February meeting, Auburn University Board of Trustees met at Auburn University in Montgomery and reviewed budgets and bylaws as well as voted on plans to expand the University's intramural fields.

The loveliest camper on The Plains

By Eduardo Medina | Community Writer | February 18

After graduating and moving out, the two of them see their current home as the gift that will keep on giving.

A look inside Lee County Flannel Club, Auburn's only student improv club

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | February 17

On a weekly basis, 12-16 Auburn students get together to practice improv and make each other laugh in an organization called the Lee County Flannel Club. 

Auburn Police Division identifies victim of fatal Thursday night shooting

By Staff Report | February 16

Police responded to a report of shots fired in the area at about 10:18 p.m. on Feb. 15. 

President of Student Recruiters shares her experience of welcoming Auburn's newest members

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | February 16

President of Student Recruiting Audrey Hill gave insight into what it means to hold the title of Auburn University student recruiter. Hill, senior in interior design, is from Round Rock, Texas, a suburb of Austin.

At least 17 killed, 16 injured in South Florida high school shooting

By David Fleshler , Aric Chokey and Lisa J. Huriash and Linda Trischitta | Florida Sun Sentinel | February 14

PARKLAND, Fla. — The deadliest school shooting since Sandy Hook erupted Wednesday as authorities say a 19-year-old man with a troubled past and an AR-15 rifle stalked the halls of Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Expelled from the school over disciplinary problems, Nikolas Cruz is accused of squeezing off shot after shot as students took cover under desks, fire alarms blared and teachers barricaded classrooms.

Multiple deaths reported in South Florida high school shooting

By Linda Trischitta , Lisa J. Huriash and David Fleshler and Aric Chokey | Sun Sentinel | February 14

Coral Springs Mayor Skip Campbell, whose city contracts fire service in Parkland, confirms there were "multiple fatalities."

'Sadie Grace Andrews Act' to ensure grease trap safety passes Alabama Senate

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | February 14

The Alabama State Senate has approved a bill by Sen. Tom Whatley, R-Auburn, that would require food establishments to more safely secure their grease traps.

After tragic death, Auburn senator pushes legislation to secure grease traps

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | February 13

In October, Sadie Grace Andrews drowned in a grease trap behind Bruster's Ice Cream on East University Drive in Auburn.

Planning Commission passes 75-feet recommendation, council to hear it in March

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor and Anne Thomas Hooper | Community Writer | February 13

On Thursday, the commission voted unanimously to recommend the height limit in the district, an area that covers parts of downtown, be increased from 65 feet to 75 feet.

Scale Back Alabama 2018 hits The Plains

By Mary Grace Long | Community Writer | February 13

Scale Back Alabama is the state’s largest weight-loss and exercise program. 

Area residents craft bowls for the East Alabama Food Bank

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | February 12

Guests paid $10 for a ticket, which guaranteed them a place at the table, fresh nutritious soup, warm baked bread and their choice of one of the hand-thrown bowls.

Tiger Cage hosts quarterfinal round advancing contestants to the semi-finals

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | February 11

Tiger cage finished the quarterfinal round on Feb. 9, and eight of the 20 contestants have advanced to the semi-final round taking place on March 2.

Auburn alumna Rachel Moss presents at monthly Emerge speaker series

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | February 11

Students in Emerge gathered in the Beard-Eaves-Memorial Collesium for speaker of the month, Auburn alumna Rachel Moss, to give her lecture Thursday evening.

AUDM raises more than $560,000 'For the Kids'

By Adam Brasher | Staff Photographer | February 11

Auburn University Dance Marathon announced their fundraising total, raising $568.417.07 to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

New IFC president shares his plans for the spring

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | February 9

The 2018 Interfraternity Council President Gavin McGettigan said the year’s agenda will focus on breeding collaboration and respectful, meaningful relationships throughout Greek system to greater benefit the Auburn community.

Desmond Layne named the next head of Auburn's horticulture department

By Staff Report | February 9

Current horticulture professor and academic program director at Washington State University Desmond R. Layne has been named head of the department of horticulture at Auburn University following a nationwide search.