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The Executive Look: SGA President and VP share their fashion mantra

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | November 22

Here's how our leaders get their executive look.

'Critical Conversations' speakers for spring 2018 announced

By Staff Report | November 21

The University has just announced the distinguished scholars and thought leaders who will continue the series into spring of 2018.

Art students get hands-on curating experience via Jule Collins Smith Museum

By Staff Report | November 20

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art is welcoming Auburn students to curate a two-part exhibition in the Chi Omega-Hargis Gallery; exhibit one being titled “The American City: Tourists and Denizens” and exhibit two focusing on “Division of Labor.”

Auburn International Student Organization president aims to blend international and domestic students

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | November 20

“After every event there are a lot of people saying this event is great, this is really helping international students, that’s the most happy part for me," Mingyu Zhao, President of the International Student Organization said.

Auburn beats Alabama in Iron Bowl Blood Battle

By Staff Report | November 20

Auburn University students gave a bit of themselves over the past week to beat the University of Alabama in the “Beat Bama Blood Drive,” Auburn’s push in the annual Iron Bowl blood battle.

Auburn alumni describe experience of studying law in Tuscaloosa

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | November 20

Many Auburn graduates choose to continue their education by going to graduate school, and many such individuals choose to move to another school.

College of Business brings Retired Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey to speak at University

By Staff Report | November 20

In part of the Harbert College of Business’s 50th-anniversary celebrations, the University will host Retired U.S. Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey Wednesday, Nov. 29.

Senior ROTC Army cadets receive Army branch assignments

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | November 20

Auburn’s Army Reserve Officers Training Corp hosted its biannual Branch Night Ceremony in the Alumni Center Thursday evening. Former Auburn football player and NFL player Kendall Simmons was the commissioner for the event.

Auburn alumna competes in college rival episode of 'The Price Is Right'

By Staff Report | November 19

An Auburn University alumna will compete against a University of Alabama fan in the special college rivals episode of "The Price Is Right" on CBS.

Senior Matthew Rogers named a Rhodes Scholar

By Staff Report | November 18

One of only 32 U.S. students, senior Matthew Rogers has been named a Rhodes Scholar and received the honor of studying at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.

Auburn theater on how it built 'A Civil War Christmas' show from the ground up

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | November 18

Trevor Turner, the master electrician for the 2017-2018 season production of “A Civil War Christmas,” took The Plainsman on a walk through how a show is brought together.

Performing Arts Center construction begins in the next week

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 17

The construction phase has begun on the plot for Auburn's new state of the art Performing Arts Center. The Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center split Donahue Drive with the Jule Collins Smith Museum and will open its doors spring 2019.

Get an A while having fun this spring

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | November 17

There are a lot of course options for registration. And it's always fun to look for something unique to add to your next semester.

Alabama beats Auburn in annual Iron Bowl inspired food drive

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | November 17

Edging out Auburn’s “Beat Bama Food Drive’s” 232,544 pounds of food by collecting 260,453 pounds, the “Beat Auburn Beat Hunger” drive won the charitable competition

Former editor-in-chief of The Plainsman shares her memories of Auburn

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | November 17

Rheta Grimsley Johnson planned her entire Auburn career her junior year of high school, confident she would be the next female editor-in-chief.

Behind Enemy Lines: A look into the University of Alabama and Auburn University competing food drives

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Writer | November 16

The Iron Bowl is not just for the football field, the Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive and the Beat Bama Food Drive provide a hands-on way for students and the community to participate in a less physical version of the Iron Bowl.

Music on the Hill fundraises for food bank with help of Jazz musician

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Editor | November 16

The sounds of New Orleans filled the neighborhoods surrounding Pebble Hill as a native New Orleans jazz musician played into the night as part of the Food Bank of East Alabama’s canned food fundraiser.

Delta Air Lines grants University $6.2 million for new building, program support

By Staff Report | November 16

The Delta Air Lines Foundation and the Jacobsen Family Foundation granted $6.2 million to support multiple programs and fund the construction of the Delta Air Lines Aviation Education Building.

PREVIEW: Speaker to lecture on the future of performing arts at Auburn

By Cole McCauley | Campus Writer | November 16

On Nov. 17, prior to the Tiger's matchup against Louisiana-Monroe, Chris Heacox, executive director of the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center in Auburn, will discuss the future of performing arts at Auburn as well as its impact.

University philanthropists to be honored at International Quality of Life Awards

By Staff Report | November 16

FEED co-founder and CEO Lauren Bush Lauren, former Major League Baseball player Tim Hudson and his wife will receive awards at the 24th Annual International Quality of Life Awards on Monday, Dec. 4.