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New initiative hopes to foster relationships at mealtimes without phones

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | October 25

 Last year’s Miss Auburn UniversityLauren Bradford helped start an initiative encourages students to come together for meals, leaving their phones behind. 

Some Auburn RV tailgaters say gamedays are changing for the worse on the Plains

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | October 24

Construction and policy changes regarding when fans can park their RVs is causing anger among long-time tailgating families.

Auburn to be second SEC school with NPHC Legacy Plaza

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | October 23

The plaza will include panels dedicated to each of the nine sororities and fraternities, and a 10th will be dedicated to telling the history of the black-student experience at Auburn.

Student competes in world's longest horse race

By Sarah Gibson | Campus Writer | October 23

The race is very selective: out of about 2,200 applicants, only 45 are chosen to participate in the race.

AU staff member can recall most days in her life with memory ability

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | October 22

“I knew I had this ability, but I didn’t know it was useful or would be useful in any way,” said Markie Pasternak.

UPC bringing David Dobrik to campus

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | October 20

YouTube personality David Dobrik will be featured in the Student Activities Center on Nov. 12 at 8 p.m.

University paid design firm at least $30,000 for new logo

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | October 18

Auburn University is spending a minimum of $30,000 to a design firm for its new logo and visual identity system, according to an open records request provided Friday afternoon to The Plainsman. 

Animal advocates ask Auburn to discipline researchers

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | October 18

Auburn University is being asked by an animal rights activist group to discipline students who they say improperly administered hazardous drugs to animals while doing research.

New AU logo is not scrapped; it's 'temporarily postponed,' according to University

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | October 17

To change the logo or not to change the logo. That seems to be the question of the week at Auburn, with the Student Government Association saying the logo won’t be changed and a spokesperson for the University saying that hasn’t yet been decided.

Campus political organizations voice their opinions in annual Great Debate

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | October 16

Audience questions in the Great Debate dealt with impeaching President Trump and the related investigation into Ukraine, recruiting centrist voters and the May 2019 Alabama abortion bill.

AU will no longer change logo, per SGA president

By Tim Nail | Campus Reporter | October 14

The University will not be changing its logo, according to SGA president Mary Margaret Turton who said she spoke with Auburn's chief operating officer following an SGA resolution about the matter. 

One Health graduate program tackles environmental health issues

By Staff Report | October 14

The certification program requires 15 credit hours of online coursework that involve examining public health threats like infectious diseases and assessing strategies for creating sustainable ecosystems.

Sen. Doug Jones speaks to Auburn students, community about impeachment and tensions in Turkey

By Trice Brown | Assistant Campus Editor | October 8

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones spoke to students and community members on Auburn’s campus about the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump and the Alabama Republican Party’s call for him to support the popular opinion among his constituents.

Physics professor wants new Leach Center to serve the students

By Jordan Burkes | Campus Writer | October 7

Over the summer the Leach Science Center opened the doors to its $24 million extension, and this fall semester, the building is being used in its official capacity.

Faculty, students reflect on late disabilities activist

By Drew Daws | Campus Writer | October 7

A 1992 diving accident left Renner paralyzed from the neck down. Through the years, he used this tragedy to embolden the disabled community and to help students dealing with similar situations on campus.

College of Human Sciences to introduce new graduate degrees next fall

By Mallory Nichols | Campus Writer | October 7

These programs are waiting for final approval from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education and are expected to be implemented in the fall of 2020. They will include a Master’s of Science in child life and a Master’s of Science and doctorate in hospitality management. 

Sen. Doug Jones to visit campus on Tuesday

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | October 6

Sen. Doug Jones will be visiting the Plains this week.

Auburn beekeepers hold sale of locally produced honey

By Jordan Burkes | Campus Writer | October 4

The proceeds from the event will go back to the University’s Bee Lab, helping them buy more equipment and fund scientific meetings on campus.