A new year brings new beginnings.
It's the beginning of classes, beginning of football season and, for some, the beginning of whole new chapter in their lives.
My advice for lower - and upperclassmen - is to take advantage of all Auburn University has to offer and take advantage of the towns around Auburn.
We may live in a small town, but we should never say we're bored.
The Plainsman's campus section covers everything from Student Government Association senate meetings to University Program Council concerts to events other University organizations hold throughout the year.
We cover community news, such as music festivals in Opelika and Waverly and new restaurants and shops to check out.
Our intrigue section will give readers ideas that can keep them occupied on those lazy Sundays, whether it's making a delicious meal or getting involved with the Parkour Club.
If you keep up with The Plainsman every week, you're sure to never be bored.
You can also get involved with some of the organizations on campus.
Logging on the AUinvolve will show all the campus clubs and organizations.
My recommendation is to pick up to three organizations or clubs to join at one time.
The Plainsman is also hiring staff throughout the semester.
Whether you are a journalism major or not, anyone is welcome to write and share their voice here at the paper.
Our office is Room 1111 on the bottom floor of the Student Center and applications are online.
You can also email me at rsh0010@auburn.edu if you have any questions about joining The Plainsman staff or working as a volunteer.
The Plainsman prides itself on getting the news to everyone as fast as possible through our Twitter and Facebook accounts.
However, The Plainsman doesn't stop at covering features and breaking news.
Our reporters and myself will uncover injustices, spread the word about causes and try to make this University the best it can be.
If we're paying thousands of dollars to go to school here, we better make sure we're getting our moneys worth.
I can't tell you how excited I am to start the fall semester working at The Plainsman.
We have many new ideas for our readers.
I hope you will take advantage of us as a resource as much as possible.
We're dedicated to giving you news the campus and community not only want to hear, but need to hear.
The reporters at The Plainsman have a unique voice.
They can tell stories from a student perspective and find stories students and people who love Auburn are interested in.
Whether it's the kind lady who greets everyone at the bookstore or a fellow student with an interesting back story, we're always open to ideas.
As editor-in-chief of The Plainsman I pledge that I will try my absolute hardest, especially since I've already sold my soul to the paper, to bring the Auburn campus and community all the news it needs as timely as possible.
Our passion is the uncovering the truth and we're a spirit that is not afraid of doing just that.
Becky Hardy is the 2014-15 Editor-in-Chief for The Auburn Plainsman. She can be reached via email at editor@theplainsman.com.
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