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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.

Auburn's pizza club comes to an end after four years

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | February 9

The Pizza Club was officially disbanded in fall 2017 during its fourth year as an official club.

Once freshman lab partners, Dane Block and Patrick Starr in runoff for SGA president

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | February 8

Dane Block, junior in finance, and Patrick Starr, junior in poultry science pre-vet, received the most votes in the 2018 SGA election.

Kathryn Kennedy elected Miss Auburn 2018

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | February 7

Surrounded by her all members of her family, friends and now constituents, Kathryn Kennedy, junior in biomedical sciences, celebrated a Miss Auburn win.

Jeff Foxworthy speaks at the kick-off event for Emerge, the comprehensive leadership program that replaced Freshman Leadership Programs, in Auburn, Ala., on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017.

Emerge continues leadership program after successful first semester

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Editor | February 7

After welcoming 1,022 incoming freshmen in the fall, Emerge continues its philosophy of service through leadership this coming spring.

Financial Management Association members start out with an average salary of 92K

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | February 7

Through providing training and business connections to students, Auburn University’s Financial Management Association is in its third year of giving students a head start in their career.

Making your own work: How to be an entrepreneur

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Writer | February 7

Being an entrepreneur and entrepreneurship are words that are thrown around a lot today, but not many know what it truly means to be one.

Junior Dixon Simmons hopes to keep SGA financially sound after being elected treasurer

By Alex Hosey | Lifestyle Editor | February 7

Moments after the announcement of Miss Auburn 2018, Dixon Simmons heard his name called on the steps of Cater Lawn officially naming him the new SGA treasurer as he welcomed a barrage of hugs and cheers from friends and family members.

ELECTION RESULTS: Students choose new SGA officers

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief and Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | February 7

Dane Block and Patrick Starr will head into a runoff to determine who will be the next Auburn SGA president.

City Council comes under fire at Tuesday night meeting

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Reporter | February 7

Members of the community expressed their distaste for the recent development discussions by the council, some of which were held behind closed doors.

Junior Schyler Burney elected as SGA vice president

By Alex Hosey | Lifestyle Editor | February 7

Schyler Burney, junior in economics, was elected as the new vice president for Auburn University's Student Government Association (SGA) at callouts on Tuesday night.

Minor candidates to receive vote deductions, fines for elections violations

By Staff | February 6

No major candidates were faced with violations.

Mallory Hagan officially announces run for Congress

By Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | February 6

Standing in her family’s Opelika dance studio and surrounded by three generations of her family, Mallory Hagan officially announced her bid as a Democrat for U.S. Congress Tuesday morning.

CDBG program brings benefits to low-and-middle-income Auburn citizens

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | February 6

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development allocates funding to Auburn annually for the CDBG.

SGA presidential candidates want to hear from students if elected

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | February 6

Campaign supporters filled the student center ballroom Monday night for the much anticipated SGA debate.

Auburn involvement stressed by Miss Auburn candidates in debate

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Reporter | February 6

Experience was the main topic of conversation Monday night in the student center ballroom for the Miss Auburn debates.

Two Liberal Arts tickets ordered to perform community service for campaign violations

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | February 6

Two CLA tickets were found to have violated a section of the SGA Code of Laws that prohibits the campaigns from posting posters on bulletin boards marketed for departmental use only.

Voting opens for the 2018 SGA elections. Need help deciding? We've got you.

By Staff | February 6

Voting opened at 7 a.m. on AUAccess and will close at 7 p.m. tonight. Results are expected at 10 p.m.

Meet the would-be College of Ag senators, schools council

By Staff | February 6

The five candidates who are running for College of Agriculture senators.