Before I stepped onto The Plains, I had no idea what Auburn University really was.
I came to Auburn with no friends from home and a lot of clothes.
I knew I needed to get involved as soon as possible, but finding where to get involved was the tricky part. Not all students know what they want to do with the rest of their lives the first day of college.
I was lucky enough to have an idea of what I wanted to do and started working for The Auburn Plainsman, Auburn's student-run and independently funded weekly campus newspaper.
Everyone on staff at The Plainsman is dedicated to giving the students, faculty and staff here in Auburn the news they deserve to know.
Our print edition of The Plainsman is filled with features and news reports of what is happening on campus and in the Auburn community throughout the week.
We also have a website, ThePlainsman.com, which is updated with fresh content throughout the week.
At The Plainsman, we have a motto: A spirit that is not afraid.
We are here to make sure the people at the University know exactly what is going on, even behind closed doors.
We are not just students working part-time on a class project.
We are journalists who take full responsibility for bringing the news and what is going on in Auburn to the public's attention.
The Plainsman covers everything from city council and Student Government Association meetings to features about interesting students to last season's BCS National Championship Game in Pasadena, Calif.
The Plainsman also ensures the students and faculty of the University are updated on breaking news as quickly as possible.
When we had threats against the University, The Plainsman's Twitter account, @TheAUPlainsman, was where people could find minute-by-minute updates on what was happening with the Auburn Police Division and on campus.
Same goes for the severe weather we had in April.
When the tornado warning sounded, the staff had the responsibly to let the people of Auburn know when and where to go to be safe.
The Plainsman office is more than just a place to work, it's become my niche and I encourage you to find yours.
Find that club, organization or classroom on campus that makes you excited to get out of bed every morning.
The Plainsman is my heart and soul and I hope you see that in my staff as we continue to break and cover news throughout the upcoming semesters.
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