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Sustainability Picnic on August 31, 2022

Office of Sustainability’s annual picnic back after two-year hiatus

By Tyler Schmidt | News Writer | September 1

Students and members of the community gathered at the Davis Arboretum Wednesday, Aug. 31st, to connect with various campus and local organizations through the Office of Sustainability’s Annual Picnic.

MelAUdic women's a cappella group seeks to create community

By Caroline Mason | News Writer | August 31

MelAUdic began in spring 2020, and the organization sings for Auburn events, hosts concerts and socializes at various get-togethers. MelAUdic’s focus is on improving musical skills while creating a community for fellow music lovers.

Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex opens to students

By Diane Pham | News Writer | August 31

This fall, the Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex opened its doors to Auburn students.

Hey Day Market open for dinner amongst raving fanfare

By Tyler Schmidt | News Writer | August 30

Thew new Hey Day Market is now open for dinner for students and community mebers.

SGA announces safety feature during first fall meeting

By Ethan Stamper | Campus Reporter | August 23

During last night's SGA meeting, the committee approved a new safety feature on Auburn's campus for students to feel safer walking home.

Teaching restaurant and food hall opens in Auburn

By My Ly | Content Editor | August 20

The Tony and Libba Rane culinary center has opened a new teaching restaurant in order to serve as work experience for the culinary students as well as the Hey Day Market.

The Pants Store to open in downtown Auburn

By Catherine Haynes | Opinions Editor | August 19

The Pants Store, a casual lifestyle men's and women's clothing store based in Leeds, Alabama, is coming to downtown Auburn in August 2022.

SUITE 1111 | Meet the Editors

By Kacie Barrett | Podcast Writer | August 17

Editors of the Auburn Plainsman discuss their involvement in the organization and what it means to be a member.

Chris Roberts reflects on first months as University President

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | August 17

Chris Roberts started his journey as the University’s 21st president on May 16, and what has encompassed his experience thus far has been listening and learning.

Panorama of the west facade of United States Supreme Court Building is photographed at dusk in Washington, D.C.

Auburn students, community react to overturning of Roe v. Wade

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | July 5

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health that the Constitution of the United States does not confer any right to an abortion, overruling Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Auburn students and community members share their thoughts.

JAUnt Golf Cart Service provides accessible transportation on Auburn's campus

By Catherine Haynes | Opinions Editor | June 27

JAUnt, Auburn University's golf cart service for students, faculty and staff with a disability or medical condition, will gain two golf carts in fall 2022 and bring its fleet to a total of eight standard golf carts and one wheelchair-accessible golf cart.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Period poverty demographics and accessibility

By Maris Laney, Landry Tharp and Maddie Gutkowski | Auburn Students | June 25

Former Auburn students Maris Laney, Landry Tharp and Maddie Gutkowski present statistics on period poverty and demonstrate the importance of menstrual equity for all people.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Bring menstrual equity to Alabama

By Reagan Moss | Auburn Student and Landry Tharp | June 25

Former Auburn students Landry Tharp and Reagan Moss express the importance of menstrual equity in Alabama.

Auburn University Early Learning Center to be knocked down for new dorms

By Sydney Houseman | May 30

The Early Learning Center is no longer going to be located in the center of Auburn's campus. The historic building is being torn down in order to build more dorms at a convenient spot on campus.

Chris Roberts begins first day as Auburn University president

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | May 16

28 years after Chris Roberts stepped on campus, he starts his first day as president of Auburn University.

Trustees raise tuition by 3% for 2022-2023

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | April 23

Despite an increase in state funding to the University, the Auburn University Board of Trustees approved a 3% increase in tuition for the upcoming fall semester to meet the University's rising operating costs.

Third Thursday Poetry Series hosts its final event of the semester

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | April 22

Third Thursday Poetry Series held its last event of the semester, which included graduate students and students in a capstone course shared their work.

Trustees approve construction of Frank Thomas statue

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 22

A statue of Auburn baseball legend Frank Thomas is set to come to Plainsman Park, joining the likes of Bo Jackson, Shug Jordan, Pat Dye and Charles Barkley as former Auburn athletes memorialized on Auburn’s campus.

UPC Plainsman's Choice for Best Student Organization

Plainsman's choice 2022 Best Student Organization: UPC

April 21

University Program Council or UPC has won Plainsman's choice best student organization for 2022.

Plainsman's Choice 2022 Best on-campus food truck: Amsterdam Cafe Food Truck

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | April 21

An on-the-go version of the original, delicious cafe in downtown Auburn, the ‘Dam Food Truck has samplings of restaurant favorites like the buffalo chicken sandwich.