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Chris Roberts reflects on first months as University President

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | August 17

Chris Roberts started his journey as the University’s 21st president on May 16, and what has encompassed his experience thus far has been listening and learning.

Panorama of the west facade of United States Supreme Court Building is photographed at dusk in Washington, D.C.

Auburn students, community react to overturning of Roe v. Wade

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | July 5

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health that the Constitution of the United States does not confer any right to an abortion, overruling Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Auburn students and community members share their thoughts.

JAUnt Golf Cart Service provides accessible transportation on Auburn's campus

By Catherine Haynes | Opinions Editor | June 27

JAUnt, Auburn University's golf cart service for students, faculty and staff with a disability or medical condition, will gain two golf carts in fall 2022 and bring its fleet to a total of eight standard golf carts and one wheelchair-accessible golf cart.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Period poverty demographics and accessibility

By Maris Laney, Landry Tharp and Maddie Gutkowski | Auburn Students | June 25

Former Auburn students Maris Laney, Landry Tharp and Maddie Gutkowski present statistics on period poverty and demonstrate the importance of menstrual equity for all people.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Bring menstrual equity to Alabama

By Reagan Moss | Auburn Student and Landry Tharp | June 25

Former Auburn students Landry Tharp and Reagan Moss express the importance of menstrual equity in Alabama.

Auburn University Early Learning Center to be knocked down for new dorms

By Sydney Houseman | May 30

The Early Learning Center is no longer going to be located in the center of Auburn's campus. The historic building is being torn down in order to build more dorms at a convenient spot on campus.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | The value and role of Black fraternities in student success and retention

By Terrance Lewis | Auburn Student | May 23

Ph.D. student Terrance Lewis reflects on the way his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, has impacted his undergraduate and graduate studies. He stresses the importance of NPHC sororities and fraternities for the recruitment and retention of Black students in undergraduate and graduate programs across all disciplines and campuses.

Chris Roberts begins first day as Auburn University president

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | May 16

28 years after Chris Roberts stepped on campus, he starts his first day as president of Auburn University.

Trustees raise tuition by 3% for 2022-2023

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | April 23

Despite an increase in state funding to the University, the Auburn University Board of Trustees approved a 3% increase in tuition for the upcoming fall semester to meet the University's rising operating costs.

Third Thursday Poetry Series hosts its final event of the semester

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | April 22

Third Thursday Poetry Series held its last event of the semester, which included graduate students and students in a capstone course shared their work.

Trustees approve construction of Frank Thomas statue

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 22

A statue of Auburn baseball legend Frank Thomas is set to come to Plainsman Park, joining the likes of Bo Jackson, Shug Jordan, Pat Dye and Charles Barkley as former Auburn athletes memorialized on Auburn’s campus.

UPC Plainsman's Choice for Best Student Organization

Plainsman's choice 2022 Best Student Organization: UPC

April 21

University Program Council or UPC has won Plainsman's choice best student organization for 2022.

Plainsman's Choice 2022 Best on-campus food truck: Amsterdam Cafe Food Truck

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | April 21

An on-the-go version of the original, delicious cafe in downtown Auburn, the ‘Dam Food Truck has samplings of restaurant favorites like the buffalo chicken sandwich.

Plainsman's Choice 2022 Best of Auburn's Campus

By Plainsman Staff | April 21

The winners of the best of Auburn's campus, including best organization, best professor, best student event, best Auburn tradition, best on-campus food truck and best on-campus dining.

Plainsman's Choice 2022 Best Professor: Matt Kearley

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | April 21

Matt Kearly, a professor in biological sciences, wins best professor for Plainsman's Choice 2022.

Plainsman's Choice 2022 Best Tradition: Rolling Toomer's Corner

By Mary Elizabeth Lane | Staff Photographer | April 21

This year’s Plainsman’s Choice for best tradition is no surprise; it is the tradition of rolling the trees at Toomer’s Corner.

Plainsman's Choice 2022 Best Campus Event: Hey Day

By Abigail Stephenson | Community Writer | April 21

Auburn students have long been known for their passion for tradition. Hey Day wins Best Campus Event for Plainsman's Choice 2022.

Jason Hicks selected as dean of College of Liberal Arts

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | April 19

Jason Hicks has been selected as the next dean of the College of Liberal Arts, effective July 1.

Masks no longer required on Tiger Transit buses

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | April 19

The University announced in an email to students that masks are no longer required on transit.

Panel selects professor to track climate change

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | April 16

Sanjiv Kumar was recently selected as a member of the Predictability, Predictions and Applications Interface, or PPAI.This panel is a branch of the U.S. Climate Variability and Predictability Program, or CLIVAR. Kumar will be serving a four-year term on the panel because of his work in climatology.