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Local coffee shops supporting Campus Food Pantry, Universities Fighting World Hunger in annual Coffee Crawl

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | December 4

“I think what makes the Coffee Crawl enjoyable is that it encourages people to try out different coffee shops in the area, and it provides something useful for finals week — coffee,” said Meg McCalley, the organization’s president and a senior in French.

SGA, UPC kick off holiday season with lighting ceremony

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | December 4

Auburn students, faculty and community members gathered on Samford Lawn Sunday evening to partake in holiday festivities. Kids ran around the lawn going from the letters to a Santa table to a cookie-decorating table as Christmas songs played over the speakers at the event.

SGA Senate amends academic honesty code to broaden rights of students

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | December 4

The Student Government Association Senate approved substantial amendments to the Student Academic Honesty Code at Monday's meeting to afford students the right to have an advisor present at the hearing.

Applications now open for ASB's spring break 2019 trips

By Halle Boso | Campus Writer | December 2

Applications for the 2019 spring break trips are open until Jan. 25, 2019. There will be five domestic trips and one international trip.

Dani Solaru (2) on defense during Auburn Soccer vs. Clemson on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 in Auburn, Ala.

Time management from the perspective of a student-athlete

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | December 2

Dani Solaru, junior in political science, plays for the Auburn women’s soccer team. After three years of balancing her studies, social life and soccer practice on a Division-I level, Solaru has some advice to share.

'It's good incentive, but it's also very sexist': Intramural participants consider different treatment of men, women in co-rec sports

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | December 2

“I think it’s good incentive for girls to want to play more and actually contribute to the game because we know we could rack up points for the team,” Quindlen said. “But it’s also very sexist that the rules or system automatically classify women as less capable of scoring or running or catching. And with that, their need to give us more points is patronizing.”

Top 5 Miss Auburn candidates announced at callouts

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | November 28

The Top 5 Miss Auburn candidates have been announced. See who made it here.

President aims to expand Auburn's footprint in Birmingham

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | November 28

Urban Studio is continuing to grow, and the University is looking to add more academic programs in the city.

The Plainsman tours newly renovated president's home

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 28

A house that represents Auburn's transformative future — that was the goal. Most importantly, a home. University first lady Janet Leath walks through the bright and open halls of the home of Auburn presidents past and future as light streams in from the expansive front yard. “My ...

The Circle SNAPS its newest edition out

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | November 28

“It’s going to sound cliche, but it really does mean the world to me,” Mcmahon said. “Writing is such a raw form of expression, and we live in a day and age where people don’t necessarily value being like that type of real with each other. I feel like stories are made for sharing so it was a good opportunity.”

Top 20 for 2019 Miss Auburn announced

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | November 27

Tuesday night, student huddled together to brace the cold as the elections committee announced the Top 20 candidates for Miss Auburn 2019 on Cater Lawn. Miss Auburn is a position held by a woman during her junior year at the university. Her official job is to serve as the hostess of Auburn University, ...

Auburn University student Caitlin Miley tries one of the new War Eagle Bike Share bicycles.

Auburn Outdoors leading beginner road cycling trip

By Halle Boso | Campus Writer | November 27

Auburn Outdoors is hosting a free, beginner-level trip on Nov. 30 called Intro to Bicycle Road Riding - Mission: Coffee Run. Bikes and helmets will be provided free of charge.

SGA Senate to vote on changes to academic honesty policy, potential NPHC Legacy Plaza

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | November 27

SGA to consider revising the academic honesty policy and supporting a campaign for a National Pan-Hellenic Council Legacy Plaza at upcoming Senate meeting.

Drain cat catches hearts on campus

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | November 26

He is 18 years old and has a distinct personality.

Twinkle lights hang from the entrance at the Auburn Circle's SNAPS event on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Reveal of fall 2019 edition of The Circle to feature live performances

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | November 26

Subjects of the fall 2019 edition of The Circle, Auburn's student-run literary magazine, will come to life at its semi-annual reveal event on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Red Barn.

Declarations of intent to run for SGA major and minor candidates are due Nov. 30

By Katie Dunne | Campus Writer | November 26

Spring 2019 elections for the Student Government Association are approaching, and the deadline to submit a declaration of intent to run is Friday, Nov. 30.

Unexpected exercises being offered in the form of group fitness at The Rec

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | November 21

“Campus recreation is an outlet for students who are under a lot of stress, who are having to start making healthy choices who, find, need a place to get away from just the pressure of academics, of social engagements, just the whole conglomerate of just being away and independent,” Christy Coleman said.

American student active in international community

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | November 21

Growing up in the suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama, Olivia Atkins, a white, domestic Auburn University student, is not a likely candidate to be on the International Student Organization’s executive board. But Kapish Batura, one of Atkins’ closest friends in ISO and fellow executive board member, ...

Student group raises puppies to become service dogs

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | November 20

“The goal is to help this dog get to the point where it can change somebody’s life,” Lyons said.

Gameday from the eyes of the marching band

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | November 20

“It’s almost more exciting [than being a spectator] because you’re getting to cheer for the team in a way that a lot of other people don’t get to do,” Patrick said.