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Hotel at Auburn hosts Teddy Bear Tea

By Rachel King | Community Writer | December 21

In 2009, Hans van der Reijden, managing director of hotel operations and educational initiatives at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center, implemented the Teddy Bear Tea after the opening of the hotel's Piccolo Lounge earlier that same year.

OPINION: Things to do over break

By Kyle Nazario | Intrigue Editor | December 21

For college students, Auburn can be a tough town to live in when the University isn't in session. It can be hard to stay behind after all your college friends leave to go back home.

Kylee Wofford: Auburn's next top model

By Rebecca Oliver l Contributing Writer | December 20

Kylee Wofford received her undergraduate degree in musical theatre from Auburn in 2011. A few years later, she would be featured in a commercial as a Nike model running across television screens nationwide.

Plainsman Picks: songs for Christmas break

By Kyle Nazario | Intrigue Editor | December 19

This week, The Plainsman focuses on music you listen to when your exams are done. These are the jams you turn on when you finally leave campus exam-free and without the burden of knowing how you did on those exams. To listen to the playlist, follow The Auburn Plainsman on Spotify.

VIDEO: The Auburn Plainsman vs. Legendary Shots

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | December 19

Carson Stalnaker and Ryan Johnson of the Legendary Shots YouTube channel, give the Auburn Plainsman some exclusive shots.

Auburn students make some Legendary Shots

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | December 19

There have been trick shot viral videos made for years, but the Legendary Shots bring the trick shots to Auburn.

Auburn alumna takes 2015 Miss Georgia USA title

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | December 18

In a sleek black gown Nov. 22, Brooke Fletcher was crowned the 2015 Miss Georgia USA in McDonough, Georgia.

Closing the gap, long distance students make it another semester

By Sarah Robinson | Intrigue Writer | December 17

Students come to Auburn from all over the United States and the world. Sometimes maintaining long-distance romantic and platonic relationships with those back home takes a toll.

Life as an Auburn University residential assistant

By Patricia Green | Campus Writer | December 16

There are four residence halls that provide housing for students who choose to live on campus at Auburn University. The Quad, Hill, Village and the most recent addition, South Donahue, are the dormitory options given to these students. Students who are appointed to the Residence Life staff are hired for one academic year after being selected for their positions in the first half of spring semester.

Practice makes perfect for the Auburn women's basketball team

By Grayson Temple | Intrigue Writer | December 16

In order for a team to attain success on the field, court or diamond, coaches and players must work to get there. That is not an exception for the Auburn women's basketball team. Aside from the coaches that support and teach the players, there is a group of men who help the basketball team perform on the court.

End-of-the-semester slump: Why fewer students are seen at the gym as the semester ends

By Lindsey Raygan | Intrigue Writer | December 15

As the days become shorter and colder and classes become more difficult, the number of students in the gym drops. Summer Myrick, senior in communication disorders and Spanish, works as a group fitness instructor at the Recreation and Wellness Center. She teaches a U-Jam and a butts and guts group fitness class.

Bats take over the night sky above Jordan-Hare

By Sarah Robinson | Intrigue Writer | December 15

In Section 99 of the east upper deck of Jordan-Hare Stadium there is a new inhabitant: bats. The bats are most active at night and can be seen leaving their nest every day at sunset. It is typical for the bats to return back to their nests by 4 or 5 a.m.

Editorial: Changing the name doesn't change the event

By Editorial Staff | Fall 2014 | December 14

Jakell Mitchell, redshirt football player and freshman in sociology, was the victim of a shooting at Tiger Lodge, early Sunday morning Dec. 14. This is not the first time Tiger Lodge, formerly known as University Heights, was the location of a shooting. Former football players Ed Christian and Ladarious Phillips, and DeMario Pitts of Opelika were the victims of a shooting at the same complex June 9, 2012.

VIDEO: Auburn University Fall Graduation 2014

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | December 13

Auburn University held their fall graduation ceremony today in the Auburn Arena.

Former astronaut Jim Voss speaks to graduating students

December 13

Former astronaut Jim Voss spoke to the graduating class of 2014 at Auburn University's fall graduation ceremonies at the Auburn Arena on Saturday, Dec. 13. Doctorates, masters and bachelor's degrees were awarded to 1,497 graduating students during two ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., according to Auburn University President Jay Gogue.

Former NASA astronaut Jim Voss named 2014 commencement speaker

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | December 12

Jim Voss, 1972 graduate and former NASA astronaut, will be sharing a lifetime of wisdom and experience with the class of 2014 Saturday, Dec. 13.

What are Auburn students doing this winter break?

By Rebecca Oliver l Contributing Writer | December 11

"Pretty much I'll just be working to try to earn some extra money," Smith said. "My family lives here in Auburn. Every year my grandmother makes a breakfast casserole for the family Christmas morning."

Roads close for Christmas Parade

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | December 10

The Auburn Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Christmas parade at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11. Certain roads will be closed because of the parade.