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The luck of the Irish: history student receives abroad scholarship

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | November 13

Ireland may receive a new student as of September 2013.

Senior guard Frankie Sullican soars over Georgia State defenders in Auburn's exhibition win Monday, Nov. 5. (Emily Morris / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers scrape out a win vs. GSW

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR, Lance Davis / WRITER | November 13

Senior guard Noel Johnson had 10 points and 10 rebounds, and junior center Asauhn Dixon-Tatum had a team-high 11 points and four blocks as Auburn's men's baskteball team beat Georgia Southwestern 66-50 in Auburn's final tuneup before the regular season on Monday, Nov. 5.

Auburn honors city's veterans with ceremony

By Sydney Callis / COMMUNITY REPORTER | November 12

This past Sunday, Nov. 11, Americans honored the men and women who served their country or are currently serving their country.

Orchestra plays live music for AU Swing Dance Association

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | November 12

Even though Auburn Knights Orchestra has been around since the 1930s, it still has a swing in its step.

Football team hopes to end season with a bang

By Hayley Blair / Campus Editor | November 11

The pressure is on, and Auburn players are feeling the heat as the Iron Bowl becomes their last chance to win a conference game this season.

The trainer in charge of Nova and Spirit. It isn't easy standing at the 50-yard line and wondering if the bird will come back.

What's the problem?

By Rebecca Croomes / Photo Editor | November 10

The Plainsman's photo editor takes a creative look at who's feeling a bit blue this football season.

Aubie film a hit, snags first place

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | November 9

Auburn University's well-known and charismatic mascot, Aubie, received first place for his 2013 UCA Nationals video.

Election shows responsibility, influence from student voting

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | November 8

With Romney stickers being passed out on the Concourse and many students openly adorning them on their shirts and backpacks, and the College Democrats holding up signs at local polling stations, it proves Auburn students are not afraid to make their positions known.

Margaret Brown's American Government class haikus for the 2012 presidential election

By Margaret Brown's American Government class | November 8

When's the last time you wrote 17 syllables about the presidency?

Early alert grading system proposed

By Hayley Blair / Campus Editor | November 7

A third of Auburn students never graduate, prompting the development of an early alert grading system.

Can you smell that?: Auburn's newest hangout delights students

By Caitlin Wagenseil / WRITER | November 7

Just outside the BP gas station on the corner of Samford Avenue and Gay Street sits Auburn's newest taco truck, Traffic Light Cafe, decked out for the fall season.

AMDA alters students' wardrobes at event

By Rebecca Moseley / WRITER | November 7

On Thursday, Nov. 8, students can get an entirely new wardrobe without entering the store.

Easton Corbin was the second of four performers to play at the Hudson Family Foundation benefit Concert on November 2. (Katherine McCahey / PHOTOGRAPHER)

Country stars rock Hudson Family Foundation charity concert

By Chandler Jones / WRITER | November 6

With its theme of beer and cowboy boots, the Hudson Family Foundation Benefit Concert proved the south has the energy, numbers and enthusiasm to rise again.

What they said: students' views on politics

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | November 6

Here's what students of all political affiliations submitted for comment about the upcoming election.

Howl: newest Auburn residents cause concern for public safety

By Annie Faulk / WRITER | November 5

Coyotes originate from the Great Plains and are found in every state except Hawaii. Because of growing coyote populations and declining habitats, coyotes have adapted to living in suburbs and cities.

Jesse Teel (left), senior in horticulture, is Auburn's mic-man. (Courtesy of Auburn Cheerleading Squad)

Auburn's mic-man urges fans to remain 'all in'

By Sonya Lovejoy / COMMUNITY REPORTER | November 3

No one understands the pressure and frustration of Auburn's football season as much as the Auburn cheerleaders. Every turnover, mistake and miscommunication brings disappointment to the team and frustration to the fans.

Strange package found on campus

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | November 3

A suspicious package was found in the Lower Quad by Glenn and Lupton halls the morning of Friday, Nov. 2.

Most Stylish Student to be featured among today's leaders in fashion

By Rebecca Moseley / WRITER | November 2

Although the colorful leaves scattered across campus by mild gusts of wind have indicated the end of summer for some time now, a sudden decrease in temperature has recently re-emphasized the change of seasons and also the need to consider wardrobe content.

Author's claim of Auburn as 'feminist utopia' examined

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | November 2

Feminism. Depending on the crowd you run with, the word can either garner nods of progressive approval or laughs to sustain bar conversation.

Parrish vetoes campaign bill lowering election funds

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | November 1

SGA President Owen Parrish vetoed a bill Oct. 23 on limiting campaign budgets.