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SGA approves on-campus polling place

By Destini Ambus | Campus Reporter | August 25

Auburn's SGA senate approved the addition of an on-campus polling place on Monday night to alleviate traffic at other Auburn-area locations and further civic engagement.

Students party as cases rise

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | August 24

Auburn University students gathered in local bars and clubs following their return to campus. The University and Lee County both saw an increase in coronavirus cases in mid-to-late August.

'Black at Auburn': Students of color share their experiences of race at Auburn

By Destini Ambus | Campus Reporter | August 23

Black at Auburn is inspired by Instagram pages for other universities with similar goals: sharing experiences of Black, indigenous and people of color, students and community at Auburn and interrogating the idea of the Auburn Family.

Socially distanced Bid Day breaks Panhellenic records

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | August 21

A record 1,702 women registered for Panhellenic recruitment and 1,687 took part in at least one round of recruitment, another record. Six women were of the EAGLES program for intellectual disabilities.

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Two Kappa Kappa Gamma members under quarantine

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | August 18

Two active members of the Epsilon Eta chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma have tested positive for COVID-19 and are quarantining in The Hill, according to chapter president Montgomery-Lee Todd.

Auburn to require masks inside and outside on campus

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | August 18

Auburn University will now require students, faculty and staff to wear face coverings whenever they are on campus, regardless of whether or not they are inside or outside.

Students must submit daily COVID self-screenings starting today

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | August 17

Auburn students must complete a screener each day of fall instruction to receive an A Healthier U pass, either permitting or denying them campus visitation and in-person class attendance.

University updates COVID testing information

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | July 30

In an email on Wednesday, the University announced that while nearly all students will have to be tested for COVID-19 before classes start, they do not have to receive the test before returning to Auburn.

A member of Delta Zeta sorority wears a Bid Day headband during Bid Day 2017 on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017 in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn Panhellenic announces fully virtual recruitment

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | July 28

Recruitment week will still be held Aug. 8-15, and chapters will be able to host virtual meetings with parents of new members after Bid Day.

AU postpones spring, summer commencements 'indefinitely'

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | July 27

Instead of commencements, Auburn University will be opening campus buildings on Aug. 8 for deans to greet graduates returning to Auburn. Graduates will also be allowed photos inside Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Remote counseling will be extended into fall

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | July 23

Students may either sign up for telecounseling over the phone or a session through AUSecure, a special form of Zoom with extra encryption to provide further security and privacy.

Auburn details required COVID testing for fall 2020 students

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | July 22

All Auburn students will receive free Stay Safe Together test kits, but some may be encouraged to test on-site at one of 14 Alabama locations. Private tests are also accepted.

Auburn grad takes a direct approach to primary care

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | July 17

Dr. Efe Sahinoglu’s clinic in Birmingham, Alabama, uses direct primary care, allowing him to spend more time with individual patients and communicate with them outside appointments, something he says helps during the pandemic.

University requires all students to get COVID test before returning to campus

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | July 16

In an effort to return students safely to campus this fall, Auburn University will require all students to be tested within 14 days prior to their return to campus.

COVID cases at EAMC have 'nearly tripled' in two-and-a-half weeks

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | July 14

As COVID-19 numbers across the state continue to rise, EAMC is reporting a steady increase of hospitalizations and ventilators in use.

Auburn University loses $15 million from pandemic

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | July 10

Kelli Shomaker, Auburn's chief financial officer, recently spoke with The Plainsman to provide insight into the University’s financial impact from COVID-19 since March.

Helen Keller Hall in The Quad on Feb. 9, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Quad halls to undergo renovations in five phases

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | July 9

The renovation will encompass interior upgrades, updates to electrical and mechanical systems and modifications to satisfy conditions set by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Auburn University releases reopening plan for fall

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | July 8

The University has released a plan, "A Healthier U," which details the changes being made to Auburn's campus and schedule to allow for reopening this fall. Included in the plan is a revised fall schedule, apps to report your symptoms and mask guidelines for University buildings.

The Quad residence halls on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

University Housing announces ‘Safe and Simple’ fall move-in

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | July 7

Auburn’s move-in process has been modified this fall for incoming on-campus residents because of the coronavirus. Check-in will be curbside and there will be no volunteers.

Campus Rec reopens today with new safety measures

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | July 7

The Rec will offer both in-person classes and live classes through Zoom. Sanitization will be scheduled throughout the day, but masks are required when moving through common areas.