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Auburn Esports hosts Georgia in first ever on-campus tournament

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | October 24

In the first ever on-campus local access network Esports tournament, Auburn drew Georgia in the Deep South Clash after winning 2-0 in Rocket League and losing 3-0 in Valorant. 

EDITORIAL | Tuition is increasing — why aren't scholarships?

By Editorial Board | Fall 2022 | October 20

If Auburn University can build a brand-new state-of-the-art football facility, culinary science school and pay for the demolition and remodeling of dorms in four of its five residential communities, it can increase its institutional scholarships at the same rate as tuition.

Auburn holds its 75th Hey Day

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | October 19

On Oct. 19, Auburn University celebrated the 75th anniversary of Hey Day. The event took place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Haley Concourse and the Campus Green.

Menstrual products now free of charge on campus

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | October 18

After a year of lobbying by PERIOD @ Auburn, university-installed menstrual product dispensers aim to combat period poverty and the stigmatization that comes with it. 

Miss Homecoming, what's next?

By Ethan Stamper | Campus Reporter | October 18

Emmy Beason was chosen as Miss Homecoming on Sept. 24. Now, she is sharing what that moment was like and what her campaign meant to her.

Adaptive Recreation, Athletics Club prepare for upcoming season

By Diane Pham | News Writer | October 14

This year, the wheelchair basketball team will be competing in their first home tournament on Oct. 16th. 

SUITE 111 | Auburn from the outside in

By Kacie Barrett | Podcast Writer | October 10

Members of the Plainsman talk about what it’s like being an out-of-state student and tips on getting through it.

Office of Inclusion and Diversity expands grant opportunities

By Diane Pham | News Writer | October 4

Auburn's Office of Inclusion and Diversity has expanded their grant opportunities. 

Tuberville in early stages of writing NIL legislation

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | October 3

Just over a year after college NIL deals were permitted across the nation, Sen. Tommy Tuberville has began working on legislation that would create nationwide standards for these deals.

Auburn National Pan-Hellenic Council reveals Legacy Plaza on campus

By My Ly | Content Editor | September 30

Auburns National Pan-Hellenic Council held a ceremony dedicated to the opening of the Legacy Plaza.  

Music Club of Auburn University to hold first meeting Friday

By Ethan Flynn | Campus News Editor | September 29

The Music Club of Auburn University is a new club on campus and will hold their first meeting on Friday.

Beat Bama Hunger Banquet highlights prevalence of food insecurity in Alabama

By Ethan Flynn | Campus News Editor | September 28

The Beat Bama Food Drive held its Hunger Banquet on Tuesday, Sept. 27, the first time the organization has conducted the event since 2016. 

University reports first case of monkeypox

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | September 26

Auburn University confirmed a student tested positive for monkeypox over the weekend, in an email sent to students Monday evening,

Jason Hicks lays out his hopes for the College of Liberal Arts

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | September 23

In July, Dr. Jason Hicks was selected as the dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Now, he has laid out his hopes for what the college can achieve going forward.

Meet your Top 5 Miss Homecoming

By Ethan Stamper | Campus Reporter | September 21

Tuesday marked the official kickoff of the Miss Homecoming campaign period in which the candidates will begin promoting their platforms on campus. 

Board of Trustees approve another 3% tuition increase

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | September 18

At the Sept. 16 Auburn Board of Trustees meeting, Chief Financial Officer Kelli Shomaker proposed another 3% increase in tuition for the fall 2023 semester for Auburn, and a 4% increase for Auburn University at Montgomery. 

Nonprofit provides safe space for community

By Harlee Meydrech | Assistant Managing Editor | September 17

Pride on the Plains is a nonprofit organization in Auburn that supports all LGBTQIA+ students and allies. 

Auburn University dedicates Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Center

By Ethan Flynn | Campus News Editor | September 16

Auburn University cut the ribbon on the brand new Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center on Thursday, Sept. 15th, making a nearly 15-year dream a reality.