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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.

OPINION: Make your degree more valuable, get a job now

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | August 26

Incoming freshmen have likely heard it all by this point. By the time they've finally sat down for their first class of the semester, freshmen have probably been bombarded by advice from parents, friends and advisors for the last six months about the right way to navigate college and score an all-important degree.

Big plans await SGA Senate Council this semester

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | August 25

One line item that's going into effect immediately is the $2,750 allocated from SGA reserve funds to equip the two new additional Tiger 10 shuttle vans with GPS locators. In a presentation to the senate council, Executive Vice President of Initiatives Jackson Pruett pointed to the 1,359 students that were tracked riding the two new routes Saturday August 16 during the 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. operating hours.

VIDEO: Color Me Auburn 5k 2014

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | August 24

Orange and blue sweat is more common than you might think.

Humans of Auburn captures snapshots of the Auburn Family

By Savannah Downey | Campus Writer | August 24

Inspired by Humans of New York (HONY), a popular photo blog that's mission is to "create an exhaustive catalogue of New York City's inhabitants," according to the group's Facebook page. Humans of Auburn has brought the social media project to the Plains.

Graduate student awarded $24,000 for prestigious James Madison history fellowship

By Megan Barkdull | Campus Writer | August 24

Erica Vatella, recent graduate, was awarded the James Madison Memorial Fellowship. The Fellowship allocates up to $24,000 toward a master's degree in social studies education.

Pearl greeted by fans at midnight following end of show-cause penalty

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | August 24

As of 12:01 Sunday morning, Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl will be officially be back.

Auburn's biggest welcome ever: Students return to a Welcome Week greeting

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | August 23

Auburn is having its biggest Welcome Week ever, bringing free food and fun to campus for new and returning students of all types from Aug.13-23.

The Hill to undergo makeover in 2015

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | August 23

Students who live in the Hill dormitories are often plagued by problems, from technical issues to unsightly rooms.

Color Me Auburn 5K paints campus orange and blue

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | August 22

Auburn runners will have the chance to be dyed orange and blue during the Color Me Auburn 5K on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Issued heat advisory affects Auburn University

By Savannah Downey | Campus Writer | August 22

A heat advisory has been issued for Lee County Friday, Aug. 22 in response to the anticipated high temperatures affecting the area. Temperatures are expected to range from 95 to 100 degrees, potentially reaching 103 to 108 degrees with humidity.

New grant allows Prison Arts & Education project to continue

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | August 22

A recent $55,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will help the Alabama Prison Arts & Eduction project at Auburn University continue. The project, housed in the department of human development and family studies in the College of Human Sciences, has provided visual arts classes to many correctional facilities in Alabama since 2003, when it first partnered with the NEA.

Nothing to Bragg about: 319 Bragg apartments temporarily displaces students

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | August 21

U-Haul and Penske trucks navigated Auburn's streets and filed into town the second week of August as students moved into their new apartments. The residents in Building 2 at 319 Bragg, however, are unable to set up their new home.

Students share their favorite steals and deals

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | August 19

There are plenty of good deals in Auburn -- if you know where to look.