The Auburn Plainsman is more than just a newspaper.
Of course, our goal is to report the news and report it well. But we strive to do more than that. We’re a learning lab for budding journalists. We’re an outlet for you to express your frustration or your praise. We hold campus and city leaders accountable.
We work for you.
Since 1893, The Plainsman has cultivated a rich history of achievement, racking up accolades while serving as a watchdog for the University. The awards are important, but what is more important to us is telling Auburn’s story.
Just like every story, Auburn has its ups and downs, albeit the ups far outweigh the downs.
Auburn University has been a place of both wonderful events and tragedy, spirit and disappointment. Last year was a ringer, but through it all, we were consistent in providing you with the information we knew students needed to see. We’ll do that again this year.
We serve as a sturdy resource for information and analysis. Look to us when you are confused, curious or just need feel-good feelings. Ask us questions, send us your story ideas or meet us face-to-face. We pledge our time to you.
We are here to tell your stories, listen to your ideas and give you an opportunity to share your passions on a platform that reaches thousands of students and community members almost every day.
The Plainsman prints weekly and
For those of you who might be curious who is behind the print and online publication: We are students of all majors, identities
Your trust and readership keep us afloat and drive us to work harder every day. We want to hear from you. We want to know when you are displeased or grateful. Your feedback helps ensure we are moving in a positive direction and working to ensure every reader finds a place in our pages.
We pledge to value diversity, ask hard questions, listen to the whispers and live by ethical boundaries.
Alabama is a changing state and we are following every twist and turn. With a transformative University president looking to switch Auburn’s gears, we plan to seek out what our readers need to know.
Our upper management is seasoned and ready to try new things while continuing our steadfast commitment to covering our campus and community with bravery and gumption.
Our editorial staff will continue to fuel commentary on the issues facing this University and the city surrounding it, and although controversial at times, we hope to be a sounding box for those who feel passionate about their beliefs. Online and in print, we will continue to respect differing views while sticking to our ethics and principles above all else.
The Auburn Plainsman has a history of being ahead of the fold. The editors and staffers who have come before us have left us with a continuing directive — a high bar we always strive to reach even though we sometimes fall short.
Whether it’s your first time on campus or your last year here, you will see us constantly working toward a bigger, better and more respected presence on campus and in the community.
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