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Current stadium announcer Ric Smith reflects on passing of Carl Stephens

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | August 2

Carl Stephens, stadium announcer for Auburn football for 27 seasons, passed away Wednesday night in Montgomery at the age of 77.

Auburn's football team holds first official practice of the season

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | August 2

Wednesday's practice kicked off the beginning of the second installation of both a new offense and a new defense, but the players and Gene Chizik seemed happy with where they are after what Chizik called a "really solid day."

Auburn and Tuscaloosa try to contain TB outbreaks

By Nathan Kelly / WRITER | August 2

On Thursday, July 12, a Tuscaloosa Subway restaurant at 4416 Skyland Blvd. was notified by the Alabama Department of Public Health that their business would soon be investigated for a case of pulmonary tuberculosis from one of its own employees.

This week's Olympic schedule for Auburn athletes, current and former

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | July 31

Here is the schedule for the 2012 Auburn Olympians this week including alumni and students. Check your local cable provider for exact times of the events.

Alumni walk lets students stand on history

By Summer Austin / WRITER | July 31

The Auburn Alumni Center began construction on its alumni walk on Monday, July 23.

Make summer exams a breeze

By Rebecca Moseley / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | July 30

Finals make college life infamous for its week-long resemblance to the underworld.

Professor wins bioenergy grant, fuels change

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | July 29

Sushil Adhikari, assistant professor of biosystems engineering, recently received a $335,748 grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct bioenergy research. Adhikari agreed to tell the Plainsman more about what he intends to do with his generous grant.

Residents take flight at new yoga studio

By Andrew Yawn / COMMUNITY EDITOR | July 25

Monday, July 9, saw the opening of Auburn's first pure yoga studio.

SGA adviser moves on

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | July 23

James Winfield, Student Government Association adviser, announced his resignation in an email effective Thursday, July 19.

Lowder renovations continue, noise causing issues

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | July 21

Auburn University is an ever-evolving campus. There is rarely a time when new buildings are not being built or current buildings are not being renovated.

No fall break for 2012, but maybe for 2013?

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | July 19

The results are in: students want a fall break.

Studies show previously unseen effects of 2010 oil spill

By Nathan Kelly / WRITER | July 15

The BP oil spill hurt more creatures than we can see.

Parrish follows up on fall break

By John Burns / WRITER | July 12

Student Government Association President Owen Parrish stated his attempt to add a fall break at Auburn, and true to his promise, he is attempting to add the break.

City council meeting recognizes Chief Dawson, police division for work on shooting case

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | July 11

The Auburn city council meeting Tuesday night took some time out of business matters to allow commendations and recognitions of the many employees of the city whose talents were in various spotlights over the last month, and also featured a focus on the June 9 shooting at University Heights and its impact in the community.

Jule Collins Smith Museum praised as "Best of Bama"

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | July 9

Auburn University's own Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art was deemed Alabama's best art museum in a poll from the July/August edition of Alabama Magazine.

Music director's Good music reaps benefits, awards

By TJ Harlin / CAMPUS EDITOR | July 4

Rick Good, director of bands and associate professor of conducting, was recently elected as vice president of the National Band Association, the largest organization of band directors in the world.

Not just 'Another Day' for WEGL

By Rebecca Moseley / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | July 2

It's not just "Another Day" for WEGL as the first song the station ever broadcast by Paul McCartney in 1971 would suggest.

English major added to ABC's 'Modern Family'

By Melody Kitchens / MANAGING EDITOR | June 28

He originally had no interest in pursuing comedic writing when he first came to Auburn University, but now he's packing for Los Angeles for the opportunity of a lifetime.