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Auburn, Lyft partner for new late-night ride program

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief and Collins Keith | Campus Reporter | January 21

Auburn’s new partnership with Lyft, a popular ride-sharing company, will provide late-night, reduced-cost rides to University students within a 4-mile radius.

AUDM raises money 'For the Kids'

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | January 17

On January 22 and 23, AUDM staff and participants will “Fundraise the Roof,” pushing for donations to meet their goal of $90,000 on just Thursday and Friday.

Becoming an Auburn organization

By Charlie Ramo | Community Reporter | January 17

If the club you want to join doesn't exist, you can start it yourself. Club presidents and faculty talk about their experiences starting and running organizations on campus. 

Concrete Club Rocks | Organization helps pave the way for student success

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | January 16

Auburn is full of diverse clubs that focus on everything from horseback riding to creative writing. The American Concrete Institute student chapter on campus proves that there is something from everyone on the Plains.

'Totally empty': Fraternity brothers reflect on suspension

By Trice Brown | Campus Editor | January 16

In November 2019, the University suspended Beta Theta Pi for violating its anti-hazing policy and forced members to vacate their fraternity house by the end of last year. This week, The Plainsman spoke with members who reflected on the suspension and culture of their fraternity. They told stories of disappointment and brotherhood, of the loneliness that comes from losing something that was valuable.

Monkey astronaut spent final days at Auburn vet school

By Tim Nail | Assistant Campus Editor | January 13

NASA sent Miss Baker into orbit in 1959 with another squirrel monkey named Able.

Students plan to roll Toomer's with colored toilet paper to promote inclusivity

By Trice Brown | Campus Editor | January 9

Students will have the opportunity to throw toilet paper across the color spectrum after an Auburn basketball win next month.

Auburn holds ceremonies to recognize fall graduates on Saturday

By Trice Brown | Campus Editor | December 15

Interim University President Jay Gogue said Auburn awarded 1,900 degrees in the fall semester of 2019 at the doctoral, master’s and baccalaureate level.

University sends statement of support to LGBTQ community, announces new initiatives to diminish anti-LGBTQ climate

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | December 12

For weeks, students, faculty and staff wrote letters addressing Auburn University's anti-LGBTQ climate. The University has recently confronted those concerns. Here's what AU said and what it plans to do.

Senate considers reducing number of concourse campaigners

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | December 5

A bill was discussed at the final SGA senate meeting of the fall semester on Dec. 2 that would set guidelines on how many staff can occupy concourse campaign locations during elections.

Faculty expresses uncertainty on change of Gogue's "interim" title

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | December 4

An Auburn University Senate open forum was hosted on Dec. 3 to address Gogue’s status following a proposal raised at a Nov. 22 Board of Trustees meeting to drop the word “interim” from his title.

Professors speak on the pros and cons of tenure

By Collins Keith | Campus Writer | December 3

Being granted tenure is a positive for many professors. For others, however, it is a frustrating process that has its pros and cons.

Debit, credit e-bill payments to be charged new fee

By Trice Brown | Campus Editor | December 2

The University said it still offers other methods of paying tuition that will not carry a convenience fee, such as cash, check and e-check.

University plans to partner with Auburn High for dual enrollment program

By Trice Brown | Campus Editor | December 2

The agreement was tabled until its Dec. 10 meeting, allowing the board to examine it and the community to give feedback.

Fifty years pass since The Rolling Stones' performance at Auburn

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | November 27

“I remember being backstage with them,” Campbell said. “They were all about 5-feet and had little marijuana earrings.” 

Auburn's Veterans Resource Center attempts to enrich academic experience

By Collins Keith | Campus Writer | November 26

“To grow our population, to grow our recruiting of student-veterans here at Auburn, to make us more military-friendly, we need to do a little more,” said Kyle Venable, program coordinator for the Veterans Resource Center.

University identifies individual who placed noose in a campus residence hall

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | November 22

The University has identified the individual who placed an extension cord tied as a noose in a campus residence hall, according to Campus Safety and Security.

Fire alarm upgrades coming to Quad residence halls

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | November 22

The Board of Trustees announced a refurbishment project that aims to upgrade fire alarm systems in each of the eight Quad residence halls.