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PREVIEW: 'The Circle' author David Eggers to visit the University for Common Book talk

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | September 7

Dave Eggers, author of this year’s Common Book, is set to speak on the Plains on Sept. 12, 2017.

University receives $4.7 million cybersecurity grant

By Staff Report | September 6

The University received a $4.7 million grant from the National Science Foundation that will go towards undergraduate and graduate students pursuing computer science, software, computing, wireless and electrical engineering degrees.

Boosinger retires: A look back at 35 years on The Plains

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 6

They are shooting for Feb. 1, 2018. Boosinger said the University should look for a provost that understands and appreciates the variety of disciplines.

UPDATE: General Lee truck closed for inspection

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor and Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | September 6

Glenn Loughridge, director of Tiger Dining, said there was a small concern that prompted the truck check-up but the findings were positive.

PREVIEW: Law enforcement and community members set to meet at 'Together We Can' event

By Cole McCauley | Campus Writer | September 6

This Thursday, Sep. 7 an event will join together local law enforcement and community members. 'Together We can' an event sponsored by the Office of Sustainability will take place later this week at 6:30 pm in the Student Center Ballroom.

Bebe Rexha no longer performing at Auburn Airwaves

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 6

Bebe Rexha will no longer perform at Auburn Airwaves, the University Program Council funded concert, because of a counter offer welcoming her to perform for "America's Got Talent" on the same day.

Career Center fair bringing internships closer to students

By Patrick Dunning | Campus Writer | September 5

The opportunities were on display yet again at this year’s Internship & Part-Time Fair, hosted by the Auburn University Career Center, on August 30, 2017.

Olympic Handball article

September 5

You could’ve passed any number of Olympians on campus and not even known it.  In 2015, Auburn University became the home for the USA Olympic Training Facility and Men’s and Women’s Residency Programs for Handball.  Handball is a growing sport, played indoor or outdoor.

Provost Timothy Boosinger announces retirement

By Staff Report | September 5

After five years of serving as University Provost, Timothy Boosinger has announced his retirement to be effective in early 2018.

Exclusive: George, West sit down with The Plainsman

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | September 5

In a cramped grey conference room at the Auburn Hotel, visiting Professors Cornel West and Robert P.

Mell Street Classroom building holds ribbon cutting

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | September 1

Members of Auburn's campus and community gathered on the ground floor of the new Mell Street Classroom building Friday afternoon to witness its ceremonial ribbon cutting.

Family Friday raises fund for hurricane Harvey relief

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | September 1

Friday afternoon between the hours of 11 and 1, music could be heard blaring from Cater Lawn.

Where you can watch 'Critical Conversations' with Cornel West, Robert George online

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 1

Auburn is providing an opportunity for students and faculty to address a variety of viewpoints and ideologies through an up-and-coming speaker series. 

Sustainability Picnic demonstrates valuable environmental practices

By Allison Beason | Campus Writer | September 1

After feeding 351 people, 0.2 pounds of waste were produced leaving the rest to be recycled, composted or reused at the annual Sustainability Picnic on Wednesday evening.  

Check out these new Auburn commercials featuring Tim Cook and other prominent grads

By Staff Report | September 1

The University has released a series of new commercials

‘Healthy but fragile’: An update on the Auburn Oaks

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 1

University Planner Ben Burmeister said the team is very confident in the tree’s chances of being permanent, reliable installments.

Reacting to the past: A new approach to teaching history

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | September 1

Auburn's history department integrates live action play and student leadership in their newly adopted approach to teaching.

Auburn student performs at LA music festival

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | September 1

Lights blind Jabari Lateef as he grasps his saxophone and dances on cue behind one of the biggest names in the music industry, 20,000 pairs of eyes looking his way.