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Tiger Stomp is one of Auburn University's Black Student Union's (BSU) biggest events of the year. It is an annual stepshow in which fraternities and sororities at Auburn surrounding areas compete to see who can take home the trophy and the year's bragging rights.

The event was hosted by comedian Steve Brown of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. He kept the audience filled with laughs and entertained in between performances.

The show opened with a dance troop from Alabama State University and the many acts of the night followed. The show consisted of the fraternities, Omega Psi Phi, Alpha Phi Alpha, and Kappa Alpha Psi (with the help of Delta Zeta). The sororities of the night were Delta Sigma Theta Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha.

The Touch, an R&B and old school station here in Auburn celebrated their 25th anniversary Feb 27th. Many people came out for the food, the door prizes, and the awards. Awards were given out to people who helped the station make it 25 years. After the awards ceremony the Executive Director of the Southeast Alabama Sickle Cell Association Wendy Morgan, talked to crowd about the disease and the steps they are taking to find a cure. After her presentation people donated over 200 dollars to research funds. The party kept going once they turned on the electric slide, and danced like no one was looking. Overall it was a great night with many memories, memories that can only be out done by the 50th anniversary. Tune into The Touch on AM channels 910 and 1310.

This Thursday is Higher Education Day at Alabama's capital, and all thirteen public universities will be present to rally for higher education. Auburn University's Lobby Board, which is sponsored by SGA, has organized a group of nearly 400 Auburn students who will travel to Montgomery for Higher Ed Day. Sarah Darby, SGA's Director of Legislative Relations, talks about the importance of Higher Ed Day and Lobby Board.

What brings students from all across campus to the student center on a Wednesday night? The international language of hip-hop! The sounds of AU Rhythm flooded the plains Wednesday night at the troupe's hip-hop workshop giving students a sneak peak into its' innovative routines. The goal? To give students an opportunity to try out their skills before auditions take place on April 1st. Our reporter, Lauren Weathers, got the chance to speak to some of the hip-hop hopefuls.

AUBURN - The oak trees at Auburn University's famous Toomer's Corner are not the only trees getting recognition on campus.

The Arbor Day Foundation has honored Auburn University as a Tree Campus USA University for its dedication to campus and forestry management and environmental stewardship. Auburn is the first college or university in the Southeastern Conference to receive the designation.

The Committee of 19 is Auburn University's student led group in the campaign against world hunger. The Committee is putting on two big events in the coming weeks. This weekend, they are hosting the University Hunger Summit at the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center. Students and educators from across the country and across the world are coming to the Summit to discuss what can be done to fight world hunger. The second event is the Hunger March to the capitol steps in Montgomery. Students, faculty, and members of the community are joining up to take a stand against hunger by walking the 60 miles to Montgomery. For more information on the Committee of 19, the Hunger Summit, and the Hunger March, visit auburn.edu/hunger.

AUBURN - Auburn University's outreach division has received a $58,000 grant from the State Farm Youth Advisory Board, or YAB, to develop a service-learning based preparatory program at Loachapoka High School to help students enter and perform better in college, and ultimately qualify for better jobs. Auburn was one of 82 organizations to receive a grant from across the U.S. and Canada. There were more than 1,100 grant proposals submitted for this year’s YAB grants.

In a special run-off election, Kurt Sasser won 57% of the vote becoming the next SGA President at Auburn University. Right after the victory Sassor said "I've never experienced anything like this in my life...The face should describe it all. I’m in shock, I’m excited." Eagle Eye News was there for the announcement and celebration.

Michael Wekall and Ryan Leander take you along for their journey to get a hug from Taylor Swift. They have been using social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube to help spread the word about their goal. Their Facebook group currently has over 1600 members and growing. Last week, they also went out with our camera crew to practice hugging and continue filming their flip camera documentary. They even went down to Disney World in Orlando, FL to practice hugging some of your favorite cartoons. To find out more visit http://www.ahugfromtaylorswift.com.

In the past year, there have been a number of incidents involving pedestrians being injured while crossing the street. According to state law, pedestrians always have the right of way in a cross walk, but what happens when vehicles refuse to stop? In this age of iPhones and Blackberrys, distracted driving is becoming commonplace on our roadways. I spoke with Captain Tom Stofer of the Auburn Police Department about the issue and he explained a variety of solutions to the problem. With the addition of solar reflectors and lights, the crosswalks are much more visible at night. Although these additions make the crosswalks safer, it is not a guaranteed fix. Drivers need to slow down, and pedestrians need to be more aware when crossing the street.