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Auburn Panhellenic welcomes record-breaking class on Bid Day 2025

By Jennifer Santiago | Lifestyle Editor | August 16

On Aug. 16 following a week of formal recruitment, a record-breaking 2,153 new members ran home to one of Auburn University Panhellenic Council's 18 sorority chapters. Out of the 2,352 women who registered for recruitment, 92% of the potential new members (PNMs) received a bid. 

Eli Manning helps set world record at Toomer's Corner

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor and Jennifer Santiago | Lifestyle Editor | July 8

On July 8, the Auburn Family joined Eli Manning, retired NFL Quarterback and two-time Super Bowl MVP, on his show Eli's Places in the rolling of Toomer’s Corner with over 3,000 rolls of toilet paper, officially setting a new Guinness World Record. Manning is the host for Eli’s Places, an ESPN+ series that celebrates college football by highlighting college football history and traditions. Auburn’s iconic tradition of rolling Toomer’s Corner after a sports victory is the next college tradition to be featured.

Soundtrack of Saturday: AUMB plays theme song for EA's College Football ‘26

By Brychelle Brooks | Editor-in-Chief | July 7

AUMB is the first marching band to record a theme song for EA's game series College Football, becoming the band that captures the spirit of Saturdays for gamers worldwide. The game releases officially on July 10, 2025 at 11 a.m. central time.

PLAINSMAN'S CHOICE | Best student organization: The Jungle

By Ashley Massey | News Writer | July 4

Due to the electric atmosphere and highly organized efforts, “The Jungle” was awarded Plainsman’s Choice best student organization in 2025. 

PLAINSMAN'S CHOICE | Best of campus

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor | July 3

In 2025, the Plainsman staff voted for three winners in the campus section in the annual Plainsman's Choice awards. Categories include: Best tradition, best on-campus dining and best student event.

Auburn University Regional Airport received bomb threat, no AU Alert issued

By Jennifer Santiago | Lifestyle Editor | June 14

The Auburn University Regional Airport received a bomb threat on June 11, 2025, at 1:32 p.m. After determining the threat was not credible, the Auburn Police Department administratively closed the case, and the Auburn University Department of Campus Safety and Security chose to not issue an AU Alert. 

Auburn University facing lawsuit on the basis of racial discrimination

By Brychelle Brooks | Editor-in-Chief | June 6

Auburn University is facing a lawsuit filed by current employee Henry Moreman. Moreman is suing on the claim that the University has discriminated him based on his race. The suit is being filed under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination on the basis of race, “color,” national origin and sex. Moreman’s case is set for December 2026 as a jury trial. 

All eyes forward on The Plains: New 'state-of-the-art' videoboard to light up Jordan-Hare in 2025

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | June 6

It's a new era on The Plains, as the brand new north endzone videoboard is set to make its debut this September inside Jordan-Hare Stadium. Breaking ground in the summer of 2024, the $25.7 million addition will replace the previous scoreboard, built in 1987, and compliment the existing south endzone videoboard, which is the largest videoboard in college football.

Office of Undergraduate Admissions under scrutiny for alleged illegal actions, mass exodus of staff

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | May 9

Several people close to Auburn's Office of Undergraduate Admissions have come forward, sharing their stories about "unethical and potentially illegal" activities being done in the Quad Center. 

Auburn University visas restored

By Brychelle Brooks | Editor-in-Chief and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | May 8

Approximately 15 Auburn University international students and scholars have had their visas revoked because of “past criminal infractions.” Part of a national crackdown, Auburn University is one of numerous colleges and universities facing waves of visa revocations and record terminations led by the Department of State and Homeland Security. However, as of April 30, 2025, these 15 visas have been restored.

EN ESPAÑOL | Revocación de visados: Lo que necesitas saber

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | April 25

Aproximadamente 15 estudiantes y becarios internacionales de la Universidad de Auburn han visto revocados sus visados por «infracciones penales cometidas en el pasado». Como parte de una ofensiva nacional, la Universidad de Auburn es una de las numerosas universidades que se enfrentan a oleadas de revocaciones de visados y cancelaciones de expedientes dirigidas por el Departamento de Estado y Seguridad Nacional.

A sparkling tradition: SGA's Ring Night

By Railey McCord | News Writer | April 25

On Thursday, April 24, Auburn University’s Student Government Association hosted its spring Ring Night. Ring Night occurs twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring, to celebrate those who purchased a ring and alumni by guiding them through the tradition of cursing and then uncursing their commemorative Auburn class ring.  

Auburn University student visas revoked: What you should know

By Brychelle Brooks | Editor-in-Chief , Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief and Michaela Yielding | News Editor | April 24

Approximately 15 Auburn University international students and scholars have had their visas revoked because of “past criminal infractions.” Part of a national crackdown, Auburn University is one of numerous colleges and universities facing waves of visa revocations and record terminations led by the Department of State and Homeland Security.  

Auburn ranked among top 100 best places to live in America

By Sam Vise | Assistant Culture Editor | April 24

Auburn has been ranked among the top 100 best places to live in the U.S. in 2025, according to a report by Livability. Livability is an online platform that helps individuals find cities to live, work and raise families in. 

Grace Valentine encourages Auburn women to lead with faith

By Olivia Garrett | News Writer | April 24

On Tuesday, April 22, Auburn University Panhellenic women filled the Student Activities Center for an evening of encouragement with author and speaker Grace Valentine. Hosted by Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, the event aimed to unite women across campus through faith based guidance and practical advice for navigating life as a college student.

Auburn's Take Back the Night Walk advocates for all victims of sexual violence

By Jennifer Santiago | Lifestyle Editor | April 24

On Wednesday, April 23, Auburn University's Generation Action hosted the city’s inaugural Take Back the Night Walk, a long-standing, national movement against sexual and domestic violence. With around 40 protestors, the march began at Toomer’s Corner and ended at the Campus Green, where participants recited poems and survivor stories and received community resources for all victims of violence.  

Campus Dining partners with the Office of Sustainability

By Landi Rutledge | News Editor | April 23

Auburn University is bringing more sustainability to its campus as composters and reusable to-go containers become the newest addition.

SGA's 2025 Final Lecture: Trust and relationships at Auburn

By Railey McCord | News Writer | April 23

On Tuesday, April 22, Auburn’s Student Government Association hosted its annual Final Lecture, featuring Eric Negangard. Negangard, an associate professor of accountancy, spoke about his personal experiences with technology and building relationships in a lecture entitled, “Trust in Your Tiger Stripes: The Importance of Relationships and Trust.”