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Students go above and beyond decorating their homes

By Andria Moore | Intrigue Writer | February 1

Auburn students are not just talented in academics and sports, but also design.Allison Miller, senior in interior design who lives at Two 21 Armstrong, said she couldn't believe how well her apartment turned out.

Jessie Garrison crowned Miss Auburn University 2015

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | January 31

The Audience cheered and rose to their feet as Jessie Garrison was crowned Miss Auburn University 2015 at Auburn High School's Preforming Arts Center Saturday, Jan. 28.

RAs dish on how to deal with difficult roommates

By Rachel Sprouse | Assistant Online Editor | January 31

For some people, a roommate is a best friend they live with. For others, it's a person they share a living space with until the end of the academic year.

Decluttering makes for spring cleaning every season

January 30

Many students only have one small room to call their own, and if they're on campus, it's even smaller. The lack of space makes it nearly impossible not to make a mess.

Theta Chi chapters at Auburn and Alabama compete for cause

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | January 30

Auburn University and the University of Alabama's Theta Chi chapters are competing to raise money for United Service Organizations, according to Thomas Miller, Auburn's Theta Chi president and junior in accounting.

Downtown living raises the bar

By Sam Butler | Sports Writer | January 30

With plenty of options for off-campus student housing in Auburn, it can be tough to decide on a place to live, especially since the number of choices can sometimes be overwhelming. Since Auburn is a college town, a few housing options feature one aspect some college students are receptive to: being situated closer to downtown.

The highs and lows of owning a business in college

By Andria Moore | Intrigue Writer | January 30

For many students, their daily routine consists of attending class, spending time with friends and doing homework. Some students do all of that while also operating a business.

VIDEO: This Week on the Plains 1.30.15

By Jordan Hays | Copy Editor , Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor , Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter and Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | January 30

A weekly highlight of stories in The Auburn Plainsman.

Former Plainsman editor wins for NBC coverage

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | January 30

When two pressure-cooker bombs exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon in April 2013, the FBI and media investigated to find the individuals responsible. Behind one team of media investigators was Auburn alum David Ingram working as a producer for NBC News.

Artist gives lecture to end exhibition in Biggin Gallery

By Jordan Hays | Copy Editor | January 29

A Birmingham artist gave a lecture at Biggin Hall to end her exhibition of painting and sculptures Thursday, Jan. 29, at 5 p.m., and collaborated with Andrew Kozlowski, assistant professor of art, on prints of her work.

Shorter walks beat bigger spaces

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | January 29

Nine hundred feet. From my front door to the front door of RBD library, it's exactly 900 feet. A rock thrown from my window would land on RBD's front lawn.

Tips for keeping things tidy, even in small spaces

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | January 29

Keeping a bedroom organized is key to a functional living space. If there isn't a specific place for certain items, the room will quickly become a jumbled pigsty full of odds and ends.

For Auburn natives, college living stays closer to home

By Kyle Nazario | Intrigue Editor | January 28

When Lucy Banks, freshman in psychology, moved off campus, she said she did it to enjoy her freedom and live with her boyfriend at the time.

Students live in lap of luxury or on the cheap

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | January 28

For some students, deciding on a place to live off campus can be a difficult task, but Auburn offers several luxury options tailored to the needs of college students.

Rick Lowe annouced as New Breeden Scholar

By Sarah Robinson | Campus Writer | January 28

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art hosted Auburn University's 2015 Breeden Scholar recipient, Rick Lowe, as he gave his talk, "Social Community Engaged Art: The Genuine and the Artificial," on Thursday, Jan. 22.

Faculty and staff athletic ticket changes

By Rebecca Oliver | Campus Writer | January 27

Changes have been made to sporting event tickets. Faculty and staff will now be provided with a ticket for each individual game instead of a season pass. Employee ID cards are no longer need to be presented. This change is said to enhance security efforts by lowering the possibility of IDs becoming lost or stolen.

Auburn University online graduate programs ranked among best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report

By Anna-Claire Terry | Campus Writer | January 27

Programs that received recognition were there College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Engineering and Computer Info Technology.

SGA Senate holds first meeting of 2015

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | January 26

The SGA Senate held their first meeting of 2015 Monday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. Treasurer Richmond Gunter introduced a plan for future SGA cabinet members to spend the $1.3 million in the student involvement reserve fund throughout the next 4 to 5 years.