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SGA recognizes alumna Chief Justice Lyn Stuart

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | October 3

Monday night, Chief Justice Lyn Stuart was recognized by SGA for achieving that office, thus representing the University and the College of Liberal Arts as a 1977 alumna.

OIT challenges students to 'Be a Cybersecurity Superhero'

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | October 2

Every October, Auburn’s office of information technology, or OIT, creates a campaign that promotes cybersecurity and urges students to keep their online data safe.

CLA hosts Art on the Hill to celebrate Art and Humanities Month

By Bailey Murphy | Campus Writer | October 2

People gathered at Pebble Hill University Center for Arts and Humanities to enjoy photography and music for the first installment in the College of Liberal Arts celebration of Art and Humanities Month.

Higher Ground Society to host documentary screening, panel discussion

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | October 2

The Higher Ground Society and AU Community and Civic Engagement will be hosting a screening of “I am Not Your Negro,” a documentary film by Raoul Peck that draws from the memoirs of James Baldwin to analyze racial differences in America.

An Auburn student firefighter dons the fire suit in preparation for a call. Students in the Student Firefighter Program are reimbursed for tuition while they work with the fire department. (Alex Sager / PHOTO EDITOR)

Students compete in obstacle course to promote fire safety

October 2

With Aubie bouncing around in a firefighter’s hat, and students dodging between cones in firefighter’s uniforms, the green space was an active demonstration of fire safety Wednesday afternoon.

Students join the President for lunch on Cater Lawn

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Editor | September 29

Cater Lawn filled on Friday afternoon as students joined President Leath and Aubie for lunch and games in the sun.

University to hold ribbon cutting for new marching band complex

By Staff Report | September 29

Speakers will include President Steven Leath, Liberal Arts Dean Joe Aistrup and Drum Major Emily-Anne Nguyen to name a few.

College of Veterinary Medicine to hold leadership workshop

By Cole McCauley | Campus Writer | September 28

The College of Veterinary Medicine will hold its annual Woman's Leadership Workshop on Oct. 14. The event will start at 7:30 a.m. and will take place in the Veterinary Education Center.

President Leath 'completely focused' on charges of misconduct, not ready to speak on Jacobs' future

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 28

When asked whether he would give athletics director Jay Jacobs a vote of confidence, Leath said he was focused on the serious misconduct charges.

Assistant Coach Chuck Person has a chat with Jordon Granger during a timeout. Auburn vs Arkansas in Auburn, AL on Feb. 10, 2015. Adam Sparks | Photographer

Alabama associate AD who resigned tied to Chuck Person and bribery scheme

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 28

The Tuscaloosa New reported Wednesday night that Baker allegedly met an Atlanta-based adviser and men's clothing executive Rashan Michel, who has been tied to Person and was charged by federal prosecutors Tuesday in the same document that charged Person.

REVIEW: AU Theatre's 'Antigone' didn't disappoint

By Aidan Lambrecht | Lifestyle Writer | September 27

The story of a young woman with immutable values, AU Theatre’s production of Jean Anouilih’s 'Antigone' was vibrant and active, easily accessible for both those who are theater veterans or who have never seen a play before.

Prevail brews in RBD library

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 27

Wade Preston, owner of Prevail Union, said the company has had a fantastic relationship with Tiger Dining, leading them to a "fly-by night" decision to open a pop-up coffee counter in the library.

Auburn University hosts the only Pagan Pride Day in Alabama.

By Patrick Dunning | Campus Writer | September 27

Pagans from all over South East Alabama gathered at Auburn University’s Davis Arboretum Saturday to honor the annual Pagan Pride Day.

Director of Campus Dining to speak on Auburn Foods

By Staff Report | September 27

As part of the "This is Auburn Speaker Series," Director of Campus Dining Glenn Loughridge will present "Getting Back to Our Roots: The Story of Auburn Foods" this Friday.

Auburn industrial design student receives a rare opportunity

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | September 27

Auburn industrial design student Blake Scordino shows how pursuing a passion can lead to amazing opportunities.

Tau Kappa Epsilon pledges $25,000 to St. Jude's hopsital

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Writer | September 27

The Tau Kappa Epsilon, Beta Lambda chapter at Auburn University has pledged $25,000 to their national philanthropy St. Jude by Jan. 1, 2018.

Q&A with 2017 Miss Homecoming Morgan Gaston on her platform's course of action

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | September 27

The Plainsman had a chance to sit down with the newly elected 2017 Miss Homecoming, Morgan Gaston, to discuss her platform.

Working on writing: Office of University Writing holds workshop

September 27

Huddled in groups of four of five, graduate and undergraduate students pored over a sheet of paper containing many mistakes.

Let loose with therapy dog, Moose

By Morgan Kirkland | Campus Writer | September 27

Former bomb detection dog Moose joined Student Counseling Services in 2015, and is continuing to serve students at “Let Loose with Moose.”

Campus Career Closet helps students dress for success

By Morgan Kirkland | Campus Writer | September 27

The Auburn University Career Center, Auburn Cares and the Student Government Association collaborated to bring students the Campus Career Closet in order to provide students with free professional attire for interviews, career fairs, networking events and even the workplace.