<p>This crime is genuine tragedy for both the University, and the town of Auburn. It’s hard to imagine this part of campus without those trees. Another problem is the nature of the herbicide (“Spike”)-- it will kill the surrounding shrubbery and trees as well. I’d be curious what the students think in terms of who would do this – a disgruntled student or student organization? I wonder if the web cam at Samford Hall has any record of when this happened? (wishful thinking, I know)</p>