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State of the SEC: Alabama and Auburn

This Monday was supposed to have been the start of SEC Media Days, a time where The Plainsman brings you content to get you ready for Auburn’s upcoming season. This year is different with the annual media event currently postponed. The Plainsman wanted to continue providing our readers content similar to Media Days; to prepare our readers if there is a football season, we interviewed other SEC sports editors and their staff. 

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | An Open Letter to Auburn City Schools from Anti-Racist Families

Dear Dr. Cristen Herring,

APD responds to gunshots at Railroad Ave. and N Donahue Dr.

University says it will 'avoid' firing employees because of COVID costs

The University said in a statement on Wednesday that it plans to "avoid layoffs" in the upcoming academic year despite the financial restraints that have come as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

As live sports are put on hold, esports take center stage

The world of sports has been put in a new situation for everyone involved due to COVID-19. The world stood still as all sports were either canceled or put on hold until further notice, all but one. 

Apparel merchandising and design tailors courses for remote learning

Updated on May 1

Local organizations, Auburn City Schools provide meals to in-need families during pandemic

Auburn City Schools has partnered with the Auburn Dream Center to provide meal boxes to families in need. 

Charter Spectrum to offer free internet services to students affected by coronavirus closures

Charter Spectrum is offering free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription, according to a release from Charter Spectrum. 

Wildcats' aggression leads to win at free-throw line, loss for Auburn

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Auburn failed to find the same success in Lexington that it had in Auburn. In Auburn Arena, the Tigers dominated the boards on both ends of the court and shot a record high amount of free throws, but it couldn’t sustain that level of play as it traveled north to Rupp Arena in a losing effort, 73-66 to the Wildcats.

Police make arrest in Evergreen apartment shooting

The Auburn Police Division made an arrest on Feb. 17 in the investigation of a shooting incident at Evergreen, an apartment complex in the 1100 block of South College Street.

Good Karma owner works to combat food insecurity

Good Karma, a local restaurant serving Indian cuisine, has created a new way of helping those in need in the Auburn area.

Senators finish final session of term

SGA Senate wrapped up their final session of the previous year on Feb. 10, 2020. All of the new senators were in attendance in anticipation of settling into their roles at the first session of next term.

Students react to Earth Fare’s closing

Auburn’s short relationship with the organic supermarket Earth Fare is coming to a sudden end, as the company began its liquidation process last week.

Permaculture club hopes to implement green infrastructure

The Permaculture Tigers seek to be a sustainability organization that does more than harp on the problem. They hope to bring about change by training the community to implement green infrastructure projects. 

Auburn, Lyft partner for new late-night ride program

A year’s worth of work for SGA and Auburn University’s Transportation Services will culminate with a new ride-sharing program.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Critical Studies Working Group addresses noose found on campus

On Nov. 20, the Auburn community received an email alert via Auburn University Campus Safety & Security about the discovery of a noose in a residence hall on campus — an event also covered by The New York Times. 

The rise and fall of the Burn City Rollers

Although the contact sport known as roller derby has been around for decades, Auburn has not had an official team since 2013, following the sudden and unexpected ending of the Burn City Rollers. 

Trustees approves housing rate increase

Auburn University’s Board of Trustees approved a resolution that will increase semester rental rates in residence halls on Auburn’s main campus.

Auburn’s 5 biggest issues to fix before critical November stretch

Through nine weeks of play, the No. 12 Auburn Tigers have totaled 8,326 yards of offense and 37 offensive touchdowns in their seven wins and two hard-fought road losses.