A new semester brings about several changes to Auburn University.
Several of these are probably things you have grown accustomed to--a slew of new faces, more construction and higher tuition. The usual.
However, one thing that you may be unaware of is the change of staff and leadership at your student newspaper.
With each new semester comes a new staff of enthusiastic students working to provide you with in-depth coverage of events happening around our campus and community.
The dedication and enthusiasm of this semester's staff is no different than previous years. They possess the same journalistic qualities that are fit to continue representing The Plainsman as a nationally recognized and award-winning collegiate newspaper.
So, what will change, you ask? This is about change, isn't it?
Yes, yes it is.
The change will come in the way The Plainsman shares the news with you and how you interact with said changes.
Through the next year many things will change on these pages and online. Rest assured the fundamentals that make The Plainsman YOUR student newspaper shall remain.
The thing to be aware of is that The Plainsman is facing the same economic and business revenue challenges that all newspapers are dealing with. Since we don't take any of your student fees, we must gather our own revenue to pay for you to enjoy this newspaper.
This is a business, not just a learning lab run entirely by students.
Just like many of the major newspapers in the country, we will be experimenting with not only how we tell the stories that are important to you, but also how we provide you with these stories.
While it may seem behind the times to some, our presence in social media will grow quickly. Not only through our Twitter and Facebook pages, but also by exploring new business mediums that will provide you with digital coupons that offer the best deals around town.
Android and iPhone apps that allow you to view our articles and photos on your smart phone are in the works.
For all these changes to occur and for us to continue experimenting, we need your help.
Pick up a newspaper every week. Tell a friend to pick up a newspaper, tell them to tell two friends to pick up a newspaper. Use the valuable coupons and deals you find inside to your benefit. Visit our website to see event coverage and multimedia slideshows and videos.
Most of all, for all these things to work, we need your feedback.
Help us help you.
Let us fill these pages with the things that matter to you most.
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