---

'TRUCKS' art exhibit pulls into Auburn

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | January 23

There will be a new exhibit rolling into Auburn soon. Artist John Himmelfarb's "TRUCKS" will be open Jan. 24-May 10 at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

VIDEO: This Week on the Plains 1.23.15

By Jordan Hays | Copy Editor , Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor and Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | January 23

A weekly highlight of this week's Auburn Plainsman.

Editorial: Taxi drivers in Auburn need Uber updates

By Editorial Staff | Spring 2015 | January 22

Taxi drivers in Auburn breathed a sigh of relief after Uber temporarily suspended operations in the city. While the Auburn City Council made the decision to make new car-for-hire regulations, which was within their authority, taxi drivers within the city should now focus their attention on modernizing their systems. Even if someone does not agree with the City Council's decision to control aspects of Uber's operations within the city, it is well within the Council's authority to regulate business operations in the Auburn-Opelika area.

Students share thoughts on State of the Union

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | January 21

President Obama delivered his sixth State of the Union address, outlining his plan for "middle-class" economics before the Republican-controlled congress last night.

Crime reports from Jan. 12-19

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 21

The following crimes were reported by the Auburn Police Division from Jan. 12-19.

Trees climbing too high near University airport

January 21

Several high growing trees, which line the properties of the Auburn University Regional Airport and the Indian Pines public golf course, are to be cut down in order to maintain the safe keeping of FAA and the state of Alabama's air regulations and ordinances.

VIDEO: Inaugural Polar Plunge

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor and Kenny Moss | Assistant Photo Editor | January 21

Students came out to the Rec and Wellness Center in cold weather to take a dip in the pool, and then the new jacuzzi.

Development of Newk's Eatery at Heart of Auburn pushed back

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 20

Former Councilman Arthur Dowdell continued his pursuit in questioning Councilman Clemon Byrd about his legal residency in Ward 1 at the City Council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Car crash at South Donahue and South College Street

By Maria Mcllwain | Copy Editor and Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 19

There was a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of South Donahue Drive and South College Street on Monday, Jan. 19.

Annual MLK Breakfast honors Dr. King and members of the community

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | January 19

The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center hosted the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Scholarship Breakfast as part of Auburn University's King Week on Monday, Jan. 19, at 7:30 a.m.

App of the Week: Swype brings faster one-handed typing, custom themes to iPhone

By Kyle Nazario | Intrigue Editor | January 18

The best third-party iOS keyboard to try is Swype, which pioneered gesture-based typing. Instead of rapidly tapping letters on your virtual keyboard, the user can finger between letters to form words.

Crime reports from Jan. 5-11

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 17

Crimes reported by the Auburn Police Division from Jan. 5-11.

Annual MLK Breakfast to honor Dr. King and award scholarships

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | January 17

The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center will host the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Scholarship Breakfast as part of Auburn University's King Week on Monday, January 19, at 7:30 a.m.

Aubie to place second in the UCA national championship

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | January 16

Aubie was defeated by Brutus Buckeye from Ohio State University in the 2015 Universal Cheerleaders Association national championship Friday, Jan. 16, in Orlando, Florida. Aubie placed second in the championship and was voted Fan Favorite.

Police arrest man in West Longleaf burglary

January 16

Daniel Mcafee, 22, was arrested and charged with third-degree burglary and second-degree theft on Jan. 15 after an investigation of a burglary reported on Jan. 14.

Bridal Expo coming to Opelika-Auburn area

By Rachel King | Community Writer | January 16

Opelika-Auburn News will host the annual Bridal Expo on Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Auburn Mariott Opelika Hotel & Conference Center from 1-4 p.m.

Editorial: Smile, Auburn PD could have you on camera

By Editorial Staff | Spring 2015 | January 15

The Auburn Police Division may be introducing additional body cameras to their patrol officers. As part of a new federal program initiative increased government funding has been put aside for police forces to use toward outfitting their officers with body cameras. According to Capt. Will Mathews, the Auburn Police Division is looking into the program and may purchase more body cameras for patrol officers. Bicycle officers around campus have already been wearing body cameras for the past six years. Officers are not required to keep the cameras on.

Sigma Chi fraternity suspension continued

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | January 15

The Sigma Chi fraternity will not return to Auburn's campus this semester as previously planned, according to Hank DeSanti, junior in accounting and chapter editor.