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Auburn Board of Trustees approves construction of new STEM and agriculture complex

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | February 3

After more than two years, the Auburn Board of Trustees on Friday granted final approval to begin construction of a new STEM and agriculture academic building complex that would relocate six different departments and continue to modernize university facilities.

New COSAM associate dean for academic affairs plans to move college in a more modern direction

By Diane Pham | News Writer | February 3

After arriving at Auburn University in 2007, Maggie Han is taking on new responsibilities as the COSAM associate dean for academic affairs.

SGA candidates take the stage for candidate debate

By Audrey Kent | News Writer | February 2

On Jan. 31, SGA candidates for president, vice president and treasurer took the stage at the major candidates debate to lay out their platforms.

Tiger Transit introduces new SPOT app and transit features

By Kayleigh Freeman | Community Writer | February 2

At the start of spring semester, Auburn University introduced a new Tiger Transit tracking app, SPOT, and new features within the transits themselves.

Rumie app aims to bring safety to selling on college campuses

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | February 2

What started off as seven lamps and a fun idea for a business competition, Rumie has become an option for college students looking to buy, sell and rent goods safely and exclusively to other college students.

Title IX office seeks to inform students of how it operates after USA Today article

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | January 27

In November 2022, USA Today released an article claiming that Auburn's Title IX office was keeping data secret. Now, leaders within the office hope to show students how they truly function.

Meet the 2023 candidates for SGA and Miss Auburn

By Ethan Flynn | Campus News Editor | January 26

On Feb. 3, students will elect several SGA officials, including president, vice president, treasurer and Miss Auburn. Here is a brief look at this year's candidates.

Students unite to celebrate Creed Day

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | January 25

On Jan. 25, Auburn celebrated Creed Day, a day which many view as a way to uphold the values the Auburn family should strive to live by.

President Roberts announces formation of new diversity, equity and inclusion committee

By Ethan Flynn | Campus News Editor | January 16

On Friday, Jan. 13, Auburn University President Christopher Roberts announced the formation of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, the newest iteration of groups designated to improving diversity on campus.

Auburn announces partnership with electric scooter company Spin

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | December 16

The fleet of 100 e-bikes and 100 e-scooters will be publicly available beginning Jan. 16, five days after students return to campus.

University housing seeks to give mobility impaired barrier-free living

By Noah Griffith | Assistant Sports Editor | December 12

The Auburn University Housing Department reduces the worry of finding accessible living for mobility-impaired students, but it isn't as easy as one might think.

Auburn professor conducts research on mental health in prisons

By Diane Pham | News Writer | November 23

Timothy Edgemon, assistant professor of sociology and criminology at Auburn, has been working to study the effects of the prison system on inmates' mental health.

Auburn and Bama come together for those struggling with food insecurity

By Bri Johnson | News writer | November 22

On Friday, Nov. 18, Beat Bama Food Drive revealed the total weight of their food drive donations which weighed in at over 1 million pounds between Auburn and the University of Alabama.

"Happiness should be worth the risk": Spectrum holds Trans Day of Remembrance

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | November 19

On Friday, Auburn Spectrum held a vigil at the Auburn University Memorial Garden to recognize the Trans Day of Remembrance in memory of those who lost their lives in the past year to bigotry and gender-based violence.

Verdict determined in former economic chair's lawsuit against former Auburn officials

By My Ly | Content Editor | November 16

After the closing statements, the eight-person jury determined that Stern had proved one of his claims outlined in his lawsuit against former Dean Aistrup but failed to prove his claims against former Provosts Tim Boosinger and Bill Hardgrave.

Auburn public speaking competition awards sophomore

By Tyler Schmidt | News Writer | November 12

Auburn Speaks, the biannual public speaking competition, took place on Thursday at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center.

Board of Trustees works to improve facilities, expand research and continue outreach

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor and Ethan Flynn | Campus News Editor | November 11

On Nov. 11, the Board of Trustees held a meeting in which they approved several facilities-related measures, as well as several research and outreach efforts.

SGA approves bill that will light up Campus Green

By Ethan Stamper | Campus Reporter | November 11

At Monday's SGA Senate meeting, a bill was approved that will bring more lighting to the Campus Green.

A red brick building features white trim, a clock tower and flags against a blue sky.

Live Updates: Stern vs. former Auburn University officials

By Plainsman Staff | November 9

A trial five years in the making began Monday between Auburn University economics professor Michael Stern and five former University officials. This article will provide live updates to the ongoing trial, which The Plainsman will continue to cover until its conclusion.

James Owens was the first African-American football player at Auburn.

James Owens Foundation to hold second-annual scholarship breakfast

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | November 9

On Saturday, Nov. 12, the James Owens Foundation will hold its second-annual scholarship breakfast. The event will celebrate Auburn's Black athletes from the 1970s and fundraise to support educational grants.