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The Tailgate Guys set themselves up on list of fastest-growing companies

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | September 6

Inc. Magazine released their list of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies last week. Ranked 1,189 is The Tailgate Guys, founded by Auburn alumni. The Green Space is covered in a sea of white tents on any Auburn game day, thanks to the hard work of The Tailgate Guys. The Tailgate Guys set up and disassemble tailgating tents, leaving almost no work for Auburn fans after the football game.

Do's and don'ts of bringing items in Jordan-Hare

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | September 6

Some things are better left at home. Knowing the list of items prohibited from entering Jordan-Hare stadium on game day can mean the difference between a perfect Saturday and a night in jail.

Board of Trustees approve initiation for Renovation of Cater Hall

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | September 6

The Auburn University Board of Trustees met for the first time in the fall semester on Friday, Sep. 5, announcing a few updates that will occur on and around Auburn's campus. Perhaps the biggest project the Board of Trustees approved was the initiation for the repair and renovation of Cater Hall.

Top five Miss Homecoming candidates announced

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | September 3

The top five candidates for Miss Homecoming were announced Wednesday, Sept. 3 at Cater Hall. The candidates are Callie Henley, Daly Foster, Kellie Jones, Francie Harris and Alexis Jackson.

Get cookin' with the career center

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | September 3

Students were given the chance to meet with local Alabama employers in hopes of learning more about what jobs and internships are available for them. Even Aubie came out to enjoy the free food and fun atmosphere.

New on-campus dining hall offers food and fun

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | September 3

The Cambridge at Auburn is now offering an on-campus, buffet-style dining option open to all Auburn students

Miss Homecoming candidates called out

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | September 2

The top 20 candidates competing for Miss Homecoming were called out of the crowds outside Cater Hall Tuesday, Sept. 2.

New book by Auburn professors showcases different mammals in Alabama

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | September 2

A new book co-authored by two professors in Auburn's biological science department will have people looking at Alabama's wildlife from a new perspective.

Bilinguals emerging inside the classroom

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | September 2

From kindergarten through high school, students learning English as a second language are usually separated in the classroom from native English speakers, but not by choice.

Professors' Ebola research goes viral

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | September 2

Auburn University organic chemistry professor Stewart Schneller is one step closer to potentially finding a cure to the Ebola virus.

Toomer's turns over new leaf

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | September 2

A new era is ready to take root at Toomer's Corner just in time for football season.

Korean classes come to Auburn

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | September 1

The Auburn University King Sejong Institute is offering an eight-week, not-for-credit Korean language courses. Each course costs $99. Students can choose between beginner and intermediate levels. The courses will begin Oct. 13, the original starting date of the second semester. The first semester was cancelled because of low enrollment.

Switchfoot and Ben Rector electrify audiences at PlainsFest

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | August 30

The Plains roared with feedback from Switchfoot and Ben Rector Friday, Aug. 29 at PlainsFest, the University Program Council's fall concert. Hundreds of students, families, residents and out-of-state football fans gathered at the Gay Street parking lot to hear two of the most dynamic voices in alternative rocks.

Remember the Tiger

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | August 29

A memorial and educational program was held to commemorate War Eagle VI, Tiger today at 5 p.m. in Plainsman Park. Auburn fans dressed in orange and blue filled the park to commemorate Tiger, War Eagle VI.

Editorial: SGA puts the brakes on security

August 29

Until this semester, the Security Shuttle was the safest way to travel on campus and to downtown. Anyone who needed a safe ride on campus could count on the shuttle to get them home. Unfortunately, the service's reputation as the "drunk bus" had come to overshadow its true purpose. While possibly abused, the service itself was not flawed.

Uber announces services in Auburn starting today

August 28

"We're excited to announce that uberX has made its way to the city of Auburn," Uber said in an email to registered Auburn users. "With the push of a button, students and residents can now request a safe and affordable ride." Uber also announced today it was rolling out service to 23 other cities, including Tuscaloosa, Oxford, and other SEC college towns.

UPDATE: More than 1,000 newspapers stolen from campus

August 28

More than 1,000 copies of The Auburn Plainsman were stolen from seven locations throughout campus, Thursday, Aug. 28. Newspapers were discovered stolen from five locations in the Student Center, as well as from racks in Parker Hall, the Science Center Classrooms, Lowder Hall, Shelby Center and Foy Dining Hall.

High enrollment pushes on-campus housing to its limits

By Grayson Temple | Intrigue Writer | August 26

After Auburn University experiences success in athletics, application rates tend to increase. Given the successful season experienced by Auburn's football team this past year, along with the hiring of new coaches in the athletic department, Auburn was bound to attract more aspiring students for fall 2014. According to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, the total number of students enrolled at Auburn this year has decreased from 24,864 to 24,469.