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Plainsman's Choice Nominations 2023

By Plainsman Staff | March 16

It's that time again, Auburn. Vote below for your best-of for each category. One answer for each category. The following week The Plainsman will release another form to vote for the winner for each category.

Game room opens in Melton Student Center

By Ethan Flynn | Campus News Editor | March 16

Previously closed because of COVID-19 restrictions, the Game Room features state-of-the-art equipment, lounges for spectators to relax and access to hundreds of games. The room is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily and offers 40 gaming computers and the full spectrum of major gaming consoles.

Candidates are often faced with campaign violations for violating SGA election laws.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Election integrity: Does it matter?

By Wendelyn Price | Guest Writer | March 15

A 1987 Auburn alumna sends a letter regarding the SGA elections and Miss Auburn results for 2023-2024 and the presence of election violations.

SGA discusses reforms in hopes of improving student experiences throughout campus

By Ethan Flynn | Campus News Editor | March 14

On Monday, Auburn's SGA discussed many campus-wide and college-specific reforms that seek to improve the daily lives of Auburn students.

Auburn to host trash audit on March 15

By Ethan Flynn | Campus News Editor | March 13

On March 15, students in Auburn University's sustainable studies minor will be conducting a trash audit on Cater Lawn in hopes of finding ways that Auburn's campus can become more environmentally friendly.

Auburn announces new chief communications officer

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | February 28

On Feb. 28, Auburn University announced that Richard Campbell, formerly of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, would be their inaugural chief communications officer.

SGA Standing Committee Chairs Chosen for 2022 Term

SGA introduces changes to Friends of Aubie requirements

By Ethan Flynn | Campus News Editor | February 28

On Monday, Auburn's SGA introduced several changes to the Friends of Aubie program. Some of the changes include expanding the number of active Friends of Aubie, as well as increasing the time someone can serve as a Friend of Aubie.

Tiger Giving Day: an annual tradition of generosity

By Kayleigh Freeman | Community Writer | February 24

The eighth annual Tiger Giving Day took place on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Several groups met or exceeded their goals for the year, while others still managed to raise significant amounts.

College of Engineering hosts thousands of students for E Day

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | February 24

On Friday, the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering hosted the 2023 edition of E Day, an event aimed at recruiting high school students to enroll in the college after graduating. For both Auburn students and the thousands of high schoolers in attendance, the event was a way to showcase what engineering is all about.

Auburn Campus Safety and Security issues two campus advisories

By Harlee Meydrech | Editor-in-Chief | February 23

Two campus advisories were sent to students on Feb. 23, issuing a warning about a mysterious package that was determined not to be a threat, then an alert following that the city of Auburn is experiencing 911 equipment failure.

BSU hosting several events to celebrate Unity Week

By Kayleigh Freeman | Community Writer | February 13

Black Student Union at Auburn University will be hosting Unity Week from Monday, Feb. 13 to Friday Feb. 17. BSU hopes to help unify Auburn's campus through the event-filled week.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Are AU graduate students crabs in a barrel?

By Clarissa Beavers | Guest Writer | February 10

It’s a privilege to study with world-renowned scholars and experts in various fields that solve, enhance, or address societal challenges. Yet, the preparation for traditionally underrepresented students to thrive as scholars does not receive comparable attention to the majority of the graduate student community.

Queer Eye's Karamo Brown visits campus

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief and Harlee Meydrech | Editor-in-Chief | February 8

Queer Eye's Karamo Brown came to campus for the Black History Month keynote on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

Campus Safety and Security warns students of outside groups on campus

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | February 7

On Tuesday, students received an email from Campus Safety and Security notifying them of a non-university group selling home-baked cookies to students, recruiting students to their events and pretending to be Auburn students.

2022-2023 SGA members deliver final remarks as 2023-2024 members sworn in

By Ethan Flynn | Campus News Editor | February 7

On Monday night, outgoing SGA members delivered their final remarks to the SGA Senate. Following this, recently elected SGA officials were officially sworn into their new positions.

2023-2024 SGA winners announced

By Plainsman Staff | February 4

The Elections Council announced the winner of Auburn's 2023-2024 SGA and Miss Auburn elections late Friday night.

Ashton Dickinson elected SGA treasurer

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | February 4

Late Friday night, Ashton Dickinson was announced as SGA's new treasurer. Dickinson ran on a platform of promoting financial literacy, advocacy and transparency among the student body.

Julianne Lozano elected SGA vice president

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | February 3

Julianne Lozano, junior in business analytics, was elected vice president of the Student Government Association for the 2023-2024 term.

Six things from the Board of Trustees meeting you need to know about

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | February 3

As the Auburn University Board of Trustees met on Friday in Montgomery, several topics directly relating to students and the Auburn family were discussed. Whether it was athletic facility upgrades or the creation of an entirely new degree, a lot of ground was covered. Here’s what you need to know.

Auburn Board of Trustees approves construction of new STEM and agriculture complex

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | February 3

After more than two years, the Auburn Board of Trustees on Friday granted final approval to begin construction of a new STEM and agriculture academic building complex that would relocate six different departments and continue to modernize university facilities.