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Auburn Stages kicks off with Decoy Snail

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | March 8

Decoy Snail performed as the first music group to be featured in Auburn Stages, a weekly mini-concert series on campus launched by students.

AU sees increases in minority, Black applicants, president says

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | March 8

Auburn University has seen a 37% increase of minority student applicants and an 18% increase of Black student applicants during its current application period.

AU president announces policy changes regarding equity and inclusion

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 8

Auburn University President Jay Gogue announced in an email to Auburn students, faculty and staff on Monday a number of changes to the University’s policies regarding equity and inclusion on campus.

‘We intend to put in the work that’s necessary’

By Collins Keith | Podcast Editor | March 4

Since 2007, the Black Auburn student population has fallen. The Office of Inclusion and Diversity's role is to inform the strategies that lead to improvements in diversity, equity and inclusion performance.

'I’m a lot more cautious about what I’m doing and what I find.'

By Natalie Beckerink | Content Editor | March 3

Rachel Schmucker, freshman in marketing, said that she found a bike lock around the handle of her car door on the driver’s side. 

Auburn reports 16 COVID-19 cases on campus

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | March 2

A total of 16 COVID-19 cases were reported on campus the week of Feb. 22–28. This is a slight increase over the previous week's 12 cases.

Students weigh in on recent stock market volatility

By Nicole Lee | Campus Writer | March 2

“I think the way Robinhood acted is downright criminal,” said Riley Gray, junior in pre-pharmacy. “It was effectively what killed all momentum for the surge.” 

AU releases spring 2021 commencement schedule

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | March 2

Spring 2021 commencement will be held April 30, May 1 and May 3 in Jordan-Hare Stadium and Auburn Arena, with Kenneth Kelly delivering the opening address.

AU receives more vaccines, enough for those awaiting second dose

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | March 1

Auburn University has received more doses of the Moderna vaccine. 

Auburn women take safety into own hands

By Natalie Beckerink | Content Editor | February 28

Holmes said that girls in the group will offer each other rides, send notifications of suspicious activity and even set up events to hand pepper spray out to one another.

Past editors look back on printing The Plainsman

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | February 25

The Plainsman contacted past editors-in-chief to give word of the online transition and allow them the opportunity to remember their time in the newsroom designing weekly broadsheet issues.

University received 700 vaccines last week, Med Clinic director says

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 25

Auburn University received 700 new doses of the COVID-19 vaccine last Friday afternoon, according to Dr. Fred Kam, director of the AU Medical Clinic.

Southeastern Raptor Center campaigns for new aviaries

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | February 24

The Southeastern Raptor Center is asking for $25,000 to build a new rehabilitation enclosure for raptors as part of its Tiger Giving Day project. 

AU reports 12 new COVID cases, third lowest number since August

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | February 23

Auburn University has reported its lowest number of COVID-19 cases since students returned for the spring semester in January and its third lowest number since August.

Project uses LIDAR to map out Bloody Sunday

By Jillian Minor | Campus Writer | February 23

The McWhorter School of Building Science is creating a digital history of Bloody Sunday using Light Detection and Ranging Scanners and historical information to create models of the historical site.

'Time is of the essence' for AU Archives in saving videotapes

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | February 23

Auburn University's Special Collections and Archives is seeking to restore and preserve hundreds of videotapes in its possession before their contents degrade.

SGA welcomes Alabama mayors for 'Capitol on the Plains'

By Emma Kirkemier | Campus Reporter | February 22

Mayor Ron Anders of Auburn, Mayor Leigh Dollar of Guntersville and Mayor Tommy Battle of Huntsville answered student questions about life and local government. 

Tiger Rhythm blends dance and the Auburn Family

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | February 19

The COVID-19 pandemic may have lowered morale among some students, but the Tiger Rhythm dance team’s strong bond continues to promote school spirit through hip-hop.