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President Roberts announces formation of new diversity, equity and inclusion committee

By Ethan Flynn | Campus News Editor | January 16

On Friday, Jan. 13, Auburn University President Christopher Roberts announced the formation of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, the newest iteration of groups designated to improving diversity on campus. 

Auburn announces partnership with electric scooter company Spin

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | December 16

The fleet of 100 e-bikes and 100 e-scooters will be publicly available beginning Jan. 16, five days after students return to campus. 

University housing seeks to give mobility impaired barrier-free living

By Noah Griffith | Assistant Sports Editor | December 12

The Auburn University Housing Department reduces the worry of finding accessible living for mobility-impaired students, but it isn't as easy as one might think.

Auburn professor conducts research on mental health in prisons

By Diane Pham | News Writer | November 23

Timothy Edgemon, assistant professor of sociology and criminology at Auburn, has been working to study the effects of the prison system on inmates' mental health.

Auburn and Bama come together for those struggling with food insecurity

By Bri Johnson | News writer | November 22

On Friday, Nov. 18, Beat Bama Food Drive revealed the total weight of their food drive donations which weighed in at over 1 million pounds between Auburn and the University of Alabama.

"Happiness should be worth the risk": Spectrum holds Trans Day of Remembrance

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | November 19

On Friday, Auburn Spectrum held a vigil at the Auburn University Memorial Garden to recognize the Trans Day of Remembrance in memory of those who lost their lives in the past year to bigotry and gender-based violence.

Verdict determined in former economic chair's lawsuit against former Auburn officials

By My Ly | Content Editor | November 16

After the closing statements, the eight-person jury determined that Stern had proved one of his claims outlined in his lawsuit against former Dean Aistrup but failed to prove his claims against former Provosts Tim Boosinger and Bill Hardgrave. 

Auburn public speaking competition awards sophomore

By Tyler Schmidt | News Writer | November 12

Auburn Speaks, the biannual public speaking competition, took place on Thursday at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center.

Board of Trustees works to improve facilities, expand research and continue outreach

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor and Ethan Flynn | Campus News Editor | November 11

On Nov. 11, the Board of Trustees held a meeting in which they approved several facilities-related measures, as well as several research and outreach efforts.

SGA approves bill that will light up Campus Green

By Ethan Stamper | Campus Reporter | November 11

At Monday's SGA Senate meeting, a bill was approved that will bring more lighting to the Campus Green.

Live Updates: Stern vs. former Auburn University officials

By Plainsman Staff | November 9

A trial five years in the making began Monday between Auburn University economics professor Michael Stern and five former University officials. This article will provide live updates to the ongoing trial, which The Plainsman will continue to cover until its conclusion. 

James Owens Foundation to hold second-annual scholarship breakfast

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | November 9

On Saturday, Nov. 12, the James Owens Foundation will hold its second-annual scholarship breakfast. The event will celebrate Auburn's Black athletes from the 1970s and fundraise to support educational grants.

Latinx Student Alliance and UPC host Día De Los Muertos

By Diane Pham | News Writer | November 3

Wednesday afternoon, Auburn’s Latinx Student Alliance and University Program Council partnered to host a celebration of Día de Los Muertos on the campus green.

As midterms approach, Auburn College Democrats and Republicans ramp up engagement

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | November 2

For nearly a year, students with Auburn College Democrats and Republicans have worked to ensure their candidates are positioned for success in the midterm elections held on Nov. 8.

Trial begins between former economics chair and former Auburn University officials

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief , Tucker Massey | Content Editor and My Ly | Content Editor | November 1

A trial five years in the making began Monday between Auburn University economics professor Michael Stern and five former University officials: former President Jay Gogue and Steven Leath, former Provost William Hardgrave and Timothy Boosinger and former Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Joseph Aistrup. 

CADC hosts 34th annual pumpkin carve

By Diane Pham | News Writer | October 29

On Friday, Auburn’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction hosted its 34th annual pumpkin carve at Dudley Hall. 

Auburn Esports hosts Georgia in first ever on-campus tournament

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | October 24

In the first ever on-campus local access network Esports tournament, Auburn drew Georgia in the Deep South Clash after winning 2-0 in Rocket League and losing 3-0 in Valorant. 

EDITORIAL | Tuition is increasing — why aren't scholarships?

By Editorial Board | Fall 2022 | October 20

If Auburn University can build a brand-new state-of-the-art football facility, culinary science school and pay for the demolition and remodeling of dorms in four of its five residential communities, it can increase its institutional scholarships at the same rate as tuition.