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Auburn international students reflect on America in 2020

International students travel to the U.S. in pursuit of educational opportunities they may not have in their home countries. Their time abroad also provides them a window of what it’s like to live here. Though many countries look toward America for guidance, some Auburn international students say the U.S. in 2020 challenged their perceptions of what they once felt was a role model nation. They feel events last year bear some similarities to life back home.

Harsin bringing Mike Bobo in as OC

Mike Bobo is coming to the Plains as Auburn's next offensive coordinator, the program announced on Thursday.

OPINION: Potential candidates to replace Gus Malzahn

After eight seasons as head coach of the Auburn Tigers, Gus Malzahn was relieved of his duties on Sunday. 

Tigers look forward to Senior Day against Texas A&M

Coming off a 42-13 loss to No. 1 Alabama, Auburn has turned its attention toward this Saturday’s matchup against No. 5 Texas A&M. The game will be the last at Jordan-Hare for Auburn’s senior class. 

Auburn dedicates Harold D. Melton Student Center

Auburn University's core student union building is now known as the Harold D. Melton Student Center. After a resounding "War Eagle" from the namesake himself, Chief Justice Harold Melton of the Supreme Court of Georgia, a banner was lowered signaling the dedication. Behind the banner was signage with the new name installed on the front facade of the building.

Central Dining Hall to bring more dining options in April

Auburn students can expect a wider range of dining options next semester under a new roof on campus.

Student Center naming ceremony to be held tomorrow

The formal naming ceremony of the Harold D. Melton Student Center will broadcast online on Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. The event will include remarks from University officials and Melton himself.

Richard Fitts found a way during COVID; now sees results in fall practice

Auburn baseball is back in business with fall practice starting after the 2020 season got cut short due to COVID-19. 

Aniah Blanchard's family and friends look to effect positive change

Aniah Blanchard’s murder and kidnapping have prompted her family and friends to look to make changes. That includes promoting Aniah’s Law, which would restrict pretrial release on bail for an extended number of violent offenses, and starting the nonprofit organization Aniah’s Heart.

International Dinner Club gives locals a taste of the world

Although Auburn is home to a multitude of tasty hubs where locals can choose from a variety of dining options, this was not always the case. The Loveliest Village on the Plains once lacked cuisine that catered to assorted appetites.

Players to watch, keys to victory for Auburn vs. LSU

Following a two-week hiatus away from Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn football is back on the Plains this Saturday to host rival LSU in this year’s edition of the Tiger Bowl. 

Sen. Doug Jones takes on student inquiries in open forum

Just under one week before his face-off with Republican candidate Tommy Tuberville in Alabama's U.S. Senate election, Sen. Doug Jones visited Auburn University on Wednesday night for an open candidate forum. The Auburn University College Democrats and College Republicans co-hosted the event with an invitation also extended to Tuberville, who was a no-show because of a prior commitment.

Remembering Aniah

Aniah Blanchard was last seen on Oct. 23, 2019, before her death. 

Political student organizations debate current issues

Three political student organizations congregated in Foy Auditorium on Tuesday night to debate current issues — one week ahead of the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

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.