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"This is for a bigger battle": Operation Iron Ruck

By Brychelle Brooks | Campus Reporter | November 21

Every Iron Bowl, a group of veterans hike from the away team's stadium to the home team stadium to raise awareness of veteran suicide. They will carry 22 pounds to commemorate the 22 veteran lives taken by suicide in Alabama annually on average. The hike, known as a ruck, brings community to veterans across the state and will begin Nov. 22 and end Nov. 25, the day of the 2023 Iron Bowl.

SGA Mental Health Tab Graphic | Contributed by Jillian Daugherty

New mental health tab launches on Canvas

By Rachel Swan | Campus Writer | November 20

Auburn's SGA launched a new mental health tab on university Canvas pages Nov. 17. The tab aggregates the mental health resources the university provides and offers guidance in case of emergencies.

5 things to know from last Board of Trustees meeting of 2023

By Connor Copeland | Campus Editor | November 17

Auburn University's Board of Trustees met Nov. 17 for the last time in 2023. Here is a recap of the most important topics discussed during the meeting.

UPC holds annual War Damn Coffee Jam

By Charlie Harmon | Campus Writer | November 17

On Wednesday, Nov. 15, UPC held its annual War Damn Coffee Jam in Lowder Hall. Students lined up to eat doughnuts, drink coffee and watch Aidan Bissett perform.

Front page of The Plainsman on Dec. 3, 1998.

COLUMN | When silence spoke ‘Lowder' than words

By Noah Griffith | Writer | November 16

The Plainsman is celebrating its 130th year of publication this year, but it didn't get here without trying times: such as the attempted censure of former Plainsman editor-in-chief, Lee Davidson Holt, in 1998.

Student organization works to create sensory garden on campus

By Heather Wright | Campus Writer | November 15

Last week, the Permaculture Tigers invited students to learn more about permaculture as they planned the university's first sensory garden.

Ben Carson discusses 'very dark period' of American society at university event

By Brychelle Brooks | Campus Reporter and Connor Copeland | Campus Editor | November 10

On Nov. 9, former Department of Housing and Urban Development secretary and presidential candidate Ben Carson spoke to the Auburn community. He discussed a variety of contentious issues from vaccines to the United States' southern border.

Mobile bike shop brings accessible repairs across campus

By Rachel Swan | Campus Writer | November 9

Last year, Auburn Outdoors expanded their bike shop, which provides free repairs, across campus. Now, students can visit the mobile bike shop, which appears at various on-campus locations several times per semester.

Let’s talk about etiquette: Students who deal with mental health struggles

By Noah Griffith | Writer | November 9

Here are some tips to improve etiquette when interacting with students who deal with mental health struggles, compiled following conversations with two leaders from Auburn University's Active Minds chapter. We need to break stigmas and cultivate empathetic environments when considering the topic of mental health.

Catherine Coleman Flowers lecture on her book "Waste"

Environmental activist Catherine Coleman Flowers gives speech at Auburn

By Michaela Yielding | Campus Writer | November 8

On the evening of Nov. 7, Catherine Coleman Flowers, one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023 and Vice Chair of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, spoke with Auburn students and faculty on the importance of speaking up and acknowledging injustice across the country.

New grab-and-go coolers placed across campus

By Connor Copeland | Campus Editor | November 8

Last week, Campus Dining introduced two of five grab-and-go coolers, which provide students with all-day access to fresh food options.

The 'big dill' on campus: how pickleball has erupted across Auburn's student body

By Michaela Yielding | Campus Writer | November 7

Between the thwacks of paddles and balls booms a community of Auburn students who found a connection in a time of uncertainty. Once just a way to pass the time as a study break, pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the US, with Auburn students joining in on its popularity.

UPC "Barbie" screening a hit among Auburn students

By Heather Wright | Campus Writer | November 5

Auburn's UPC held a screening of "Barbie," the number one movie of the year Nov. 2. In addition to the screening, students dressed in pink, enjoyed Barbie-themed food and took photos in a life-sized Barbie box.

From Elvis to Ole Miss: Pharmacy professor reflects on 50 years

By Landi Rutledge | Culture Writer | November 2

After 50 years teaching on the Plains, Dr. Randall Clark was celebrated during the Auburn versus Ole Miss Game. He reflected on his favorite moments throughout his well-established career.

Miraculous: how Matt Kearley uses sincerity and passion to create an environment of positivity in his classes

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | October 30

After teaching at Auburn University for over 20 years, Matt Kearley has strived to create a classroom environment centered around positivity, compassion and understanding. This environment has made his general non-major biology courses something that students enjoy attending, a feat that many might consider miraculous.

Advanced Manufacturing Training Center now open

By Daniel Locke | Community Editor | October 30

The AMTC provides Auburn engineering students as well as others a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and perform research.

Metallica-inspired halftime show "unique experience" for AUMB

By Rachel Swan | Campus Writer | October 28

On Saturday, Oct. 21, during halftime of the Auburn and Ole Miss football game, the Auburn University Marching Band lit up the field in tribute to the heavy metal band Metallica.

Auburn University Libraries encourage expanded access to academic research

By Connor Copeland | Campus Editor | October 27

Fighting against limited access to academic research, Auburn University librarians hosted International Open Access Week on campus. One librarian described the movement as the goal of libraries: to give people "access to the information they need."

These boots were made for walking and worship: how cowboy church is rustlin’ up Auburn students

By Michaela Yielding | Campus Writer | October 25

Students at Auburn University face a lot of obstacles during their pursuit of higher education, with many questioning their way of life and spirituality. On their journey to finding a way within their religion, some have found themselves at the doorsteps of the Southern Plains Cowboy Church.

Auburn Jewish community and people with ties to Israel speak out on Israel-Hamas war

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | October 25

On Oct. 7, Hamas – a terrorist group based in the Gaza Strip – launched an assault that took the lives of hundreds of Israelis. Members of Auburn's Jewish community and people with ties to Israel are now speaking out on the attacks and how they have impacted them.