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EDITORIAL | Auburn's fraught history with the LGBTQ community demands progress

Auburn relying on young point guards

This year’s Auburn basketball team will look different than last. The Tigers lost six players at the end of the season, including starting point guard J’Von McCormick.

‘Just be confident in what you want to do’: Auburn senior expresses herself through styling clothes

Yetunde Ayinmide, senior in apparel merchandising, is the mind behind one of Auburn University’s femboys — Brandon Rowand. 

Auburn alumna finds sweet spot in Opelika

  A decade ago, Mary Kathryn Whatley, owner of Tart and Tartan, never dreamed she would be opening her own bakery.  

Behind Enemy Bylines - South Carolina

Ahead of Auburn's matchup with South Carolina, The Auburn Plainsman reached out to The Daily Gamecock's co-sports editor Michael Sauls, for a Q&A previewing this year’s Gamecocks team. Here’s what he had to say prior to the matchup.

Students say 'hey' six feet away

Another fall semester on campus meant the reoccurrence of an annual University tradition that began in 1947 — Hey Day, which Auburn’s Student Government Association hosted Oct. 14. This year, however, students were encouraged to say “hey” six feet away from each other.

How AU’s counseling director found his way home

Dr. Doug Hankes, director of Auburn’s Student Counseling and Psychological Services, has been at Auburn as a psychologist for over 22 years. With the seven years he spent here for his undergraduate degree and his childhood years, the time he’s lived in Auburn approaches 40.

Behind Enemy Bylines - The Arkansas Traveler

Ahead of Auburn's matchup with Arkansas, The Auburn Plainsman reached out to The Arkansas Traveler's sports editor, Robert Stewart, for a Q&A previewing this year’s Razorback team. Here’s what he had to say about the Hogs.

Gus Malzahn preparing for new-look Razorbacks

Following Saturday’s loss to Georgia, Gus Malzahn and the rest of the Tigers returned to the Plains with little time to dwell on their misfortunes in Athens, Georgia. Auburn must now prepare to take on the highly motivated Arkansas Razorbacks. 

'Leave your mark': Harold Melton, first Black SGA president, reflects on Auburn years, legal career and building dedication

In April 1987, Harold Melton’s friends lifted him into the air as they celebrated his overwhelming win as Auburn Student Government Association president. Not only had Melton won 3,468 votes out of the 5,338 casted, he had carved out a place in Auburn history by becoming the SGA’s first Black president.

Protests in paint: Student uses art to fight for social justice

“COVID this way,” read a faux road sign across from Sky Bar and Southeastern on Aug. 28, with an arrow pointing toward the two establishments.

Harvest Moon rises with the celebration for autumn

On Thursday, the Harvest Moon will begin and will last through the weekend.

Greeks face two drugging allegations

On Sept. 11, the Department of Campus Safety and Security sent a safety advisory to Auburn students and employees informing them that two women believed they had been involuntarily drugged while at unauthorized fraternity gatherings. 

K.J. Britt preparing for ‘talented’ Kentucky offense

Saturday at 11 a.m. CST cannot come soon enough. It marks the start of a historic, all-SEC season for Auburn football, which returns to the field after a longer-than-normal offseason. 

How a local family found inspiration for Auburn's newest coffee shop

OPINION: Auburn's Top 5 season openers

Auburn opens its 2020 season this Saturday against the Kentucky Wildcats at home. With the season opener in view, here’s a look at my top five Auburn season openers.

After long, uncertain offseason, Tigers ready to roll against Kentucky

To say a lot has happened since Auburn football last took the field on Jan. 1 against Minnesota is an understatement.

Deceased students honored in University ceremony

Seven Auburn students died in the past year, but the University has not forgotten their individual impacts on campus.

Auburn in the NFL - Week 1

Auburn football may still be two weeks away, but Auburn fans were still able to see some former Tigers take the field on Sunday in the first week of the NFL season, including several from the 2020 draft class. 

EDITORIAL | Auburn continues to lag behind in its racial reckoning

Editor's Notes: When this article was first published, it unintentionally used language by Dr. Jennifer Brooks. That mistake has now been corrected. The Plainsman wishes to apologize to Dr. Brooks and to our readers for this error.