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Chris Roberts begins first day as Auburn University president

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | May 16

28 years after Chris Roberts stepped on campus, he starts his first day as president of Auburn University.

Trustees raise tuition by 3% for 2022-2023

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | April 23

Despite an increase in state funding to the University, the Auburn University Board of Trustees approved a 3% increase in tuition for the upcoming fall semester to meet the University's rising operating costs.

Third Thursday Poetry Series hosts its final event of the semester

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | April 22

Third Thursday Poetry Series held its last event of the semester, which included graduate students and students in a capstone course shared their work.

Trustees approve construction of Frank Thomas statue

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 22

A statue of Auburn baseball legend Frank Thomas is set to come to Plainsman Park, joining the likes of Bo Jackson, Shug Jordan, Pat Dye and Charles Barkley as former Auburn athletes memorialized on Auburn’s campus.

UPC Plainsman's Choice for Best Student Organization

Plainsman's choice 2022 Best Student Organization: UPC

April 21

University Program Council or UPC has won Plainsman's choice best student organization for 2022.

Plainsman's Choice 2022 Best on-campus food truck: Amsterdam Cafe Food Truck

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | April 21

An on-the-go version of the original, delicious cafe in downtown Auburn, the ‘Dam Food Truck has samplings of restaurant favorites like the buffalo chicken sandwich.

Plainsman's Choice 2022 Best of Auburn's Campus

By Plainsman Staff | April 21

The winners of the best of Auburn's campus, including best organization, best professor, best student event, best Auburn tradition, best on-campus food truck and best on-campus dining.

Plainsman's Choice 2022 Best Professor: Matt Kearley

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | April 21

Matt Kearly, a professor in biological sciences, wins best professor for Plainsman's Choice 2022.

Plainsman's Choice 2022 Best Tradition: Rolling Toomer's Corner

By Mary Elizabeth Lane | Staff Photographer | April 21

This year’s Plainsman’s Choice for best tradition is no surprise; it is the tradition of rolling the trees at Toomer’s Corner.

Plainsman's Choice 2022 Best Campus Event: Hey Day

By Abigail Stephenson | Community Writer | April 21

Auburn students have long been known for their passion for tradition. Hey Day wins Best Campus Event for Plainsman's Choice 2022.

Jason Hicks selected as dean of College of Liberal Arts

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | April 19

Jason Hicks has been selected as the next dean of the College of Liberal Arts, effective July 1.

Masks no longer required on Tiger Transit buses

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | April 19

The University announced in an email to students that masks are no longer required on transit.

Panel selects professor to track climate change

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | April 16

Sanjiv Kumar was recently selected as a member of the Predictability, Predictions and Applications Interface, or PPAI.This panel is a branch of the U.S. Climate Variability and Predictability Program, or CLIVAR. Kumar will be serving a four-year term on the panel because of his work in climatology.

Auburn students hold event for sexual assault awareness month

By Elizabeth Bartlett | News Writer | April 15

Auburn students, Regan Moss and Ren Carroll, organized an art installation for sexual awareness month.

AU paid former pharmacy dean $350,000 days after he resigned

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 15

Auburn University paid Richard Hansen $350,000 on March 18, three days after he resigned from his position as a tenured faculty member at Auburn University.

Auburn freshman wins annual public speaking competition

By Elizabeth Bartlett | News Writer | April 7

Auburn held its annual public speaking competition which saw six students compete to win the award.

Lee County under tornado warning

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 5

Lee County and Auburn University are under a tornado warning until 12:15 p.m. CT on Tuesday, April 5, the National Weather Service tweeted today at 11:14 a.m.

Suite 1111 | On the frontlines: former Auburn student reports in Ukraine

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and Miller Louthan | Podcast Writer | April 4

This week, Collin Mayfield details what he's seen as a photojournalist covering the war in Ukraine, from teachers joining militias to families mourning their lost loved ones.

Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk visits Auburn

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 1

Kirk and Stuckey’s discussion touched on many hot-button political issues including transgender rights and systemic racism — both of which the speakers deny exist — as well as the group’s core values of limited government and self reliance.

'I just don't want it on our campus.'

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief and My Ly | News Editor | March 30

On Tuesday, March 29, students gathered at Toomer’s Corner in a demonstration protesting the graphic images displayed on campus earlier in the week by the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform, which was brought to Auburn by Auburn Students for Life, an anti-abortion campus group.