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2018 Diversity Best Practices Conference promotes diversity and inclusion

By Staff Report | January 5

The theme of the conference, “Accelerating Diversity in Dynamic Environments,” will provide professionals and students with new ways of promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives within their organizations.

VCOM President Dr. Dixie Tooke-Rawlins named 2018 American Osteopathic Foundation president

By Staff Report | January 5

The American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) names Dixie Tooke-Rawlins, DO, as the organization’s Board President for 2018.

$1 million endowment for the College of Business will help student entrepreneurs

By Staff Report | January 5

1982 graduate of Auburn’s Raymond J. Harbert College of Business Benny M. LaRussa Jr. and his wife, Lynn, formed the LaRussa Catalyst Fund within the College of Business.

The woman behind the shine

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | January 4

The Tiger Eyes take the field every home game, sporting sequins, stones and Auburn's iconic colors.

Women in Aviation promotes success for students of all genders in aviation

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | December 29

Aviation is a male-dominated field and Women in Aviation, the Auburn Chapter, is trying to increase awareness for women pilots.

Tiger Dining continues to promote sustainability and local food

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | December 29

Glenn Loughridge, Auburn University’s director of Tiger Dining, has been involved in the launch of this brand and Auburn’s new initiatives toward local growth.

Annual MLK scholarship breakfast features awarded activist Andrew Young

By Staff Report | December 29

The annual Auburn University Martin Luther King scholarship breakfast in January will feature Martin Luther King Jr.’s former colleague Andrew Young, an awarded civil rights activist who frequently participates in different speaking engagements.

Pat Dye shares how he spends his days post-coaching, running far more than plays

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Writer | December 29

Eleven-year Auburn coaching legend turned radio host Pat Dye has the same love for sports today he had in 1981. After several years of contributing to radio shows around the southeast, Dye started his own show.

Auburn students accepted to competitive Disney College Program

By Bailey Murphy | Campus Writer | December 29

The Disney College Program is a five to seven-month program letting college students live in the Disney magic while gaining valuable career experience.

Former Auburn running back arrested on child pornography charges, unlawful surveillance

By Staff Report | December 28

A former Auburn running back was arrested in mid-December on a child porn charge.

The Miller Writing Center helps students improve writing skills on a peer level

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Writer | December 24

The Miller Writing Center is a tool available weekly to all students in locations across campus. It is meant to be a place for all students to bring any form of writing, from lab reports to thesis papers to collaborate with another student to improve their writing.

Sadye Ball becomes new Panhellenic President

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | December 24

Sadye Ball, junior in sociology, was recently selected to be the next Auburn University Panhellenic President.

English instructor helps advocate for premature babies

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | December 24

Janelle Green was born prematurely at 32 weeks at four pounds and five ounces. As an adult, Green is an advocate for babies born prematurely.

Students share experiences to encourage others to live on campus

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Writer | December 24

Whether a freshman is deciding to live on or off-campus for their sophomore year or a junior is making their final housing choice of their college career, the time to decide has arrived.

Auburn lecturer publishes literary criticisms on the zombie genre

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | December 24

Literary criticism and zombies are two words not often found in the same sentence, but for Chase Pielak, the two go hand in hand.

Davis Arboretum puts on holiday movie marathon for Auburn community

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | December 24

The Auburn Family will be marathoning classic holiday movies this December. Auburn Parks and Recreation will be putting on the holiday movie marathon with the help of the Donald E.

Mental health app provides free access to students through December

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | December 24

Pacifica Labs is providing free premium access to students through the month of December for their mental health app Pacifica for Stress & Anxiety.

Q&A Faculty share their excitement over winter break

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | December 21

Excitement is in the air as the University has released for its 25-day winter break and students and faculty break from Auburn for bigger and better things. Sitting down with The Plainsman, a few members of Auburn's faculty share their plans for the duration of the break.

COLUMN: Why students should study philosophy

By Justin Thomason | Lifestyle Writer | December 15

Philosophy may have a much higher potential than it seems. Looking back at the ideas of the past could guide our understanding of the present.

Leath family owns Christmas tree farm

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | December 14

Jefferson, a little town in North Carolina, is home to a 100-acre Christmas tree farm. Frazier furs grow year-round to the point of their peek.