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Shorter walks beat bigger spaces

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | January 29

Nine hundred feet. From my front door to the front door of RBD library, it's exactly 900 feet. A rock thrown from my window would land on RBD's front lawn.

Tips for keeping things tidy, even in small spaces

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | January 29

Keeping a bedroom organized is key to a functional living space. If there isn't a specific place for certain items, the room will quickly become a jumbled pigsty full of odds and ends.

Parking problems at Heart of Auburn shopping center

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | January 29

Many students flock to the Heart of Auburn shopping center off College Street. It hosts popular student eateries such as Tazikis and Burger Fi. When Auburn University students returned from winter break, they found the dirt lot in the shopping center was under construction.

Students respond to stay on same-sex marriage ban

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | January 29

On Sunday, Jan. 25 U.S. District Judge Callie V.S. Granade, who struck down the same-sex marriage ban, put the ruling on a 14-day hold for Alabama's attorney general to make their case to an appeals court. According to NBC News, if the appeals court doesn't extend or lift the stay by the end of the 14 days, the ruling will take effect Feb. 9.

For Auburn natives, college living stays closer to home

By Kyle Nazario | Intrigue Editor | January 28

When Lucy Banks, freshman in psychology, moved off campus, she said she did it to enjoy her freedom and live with her boyfriend at the time.

Students live in lap of luxury or on the cheap

By Kendyl Hollingsworth | Community Writer | January 28

For some students, deciding on a place to live off campus can be a difficult task, but Auburn offers several luxury options tailored to the needs of college students.

Auburn Parks and Rec to co-host Empty Bowls Event

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 28

A neighbor, co-worker or stranger on the street -- any one of these people may be suffering from food insecurities and worrying about when their next meal will be.

City begins bids for widening of Moore's Mill Bridge

By Rachel King | Community Writer | January 27

Auburn Public Works has taken the first steps to begin the widening of Moore's Mill Bridge, which spans over Interstate 85. The construction, expected to begin in late April or early May, will add 3 lanes of traffic to the already existing two-lane bridge. One lane in the center will be included, allowing traffic to turn left onto East University Drive.

Crime reports from Jan. 20-25

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 26

The following crimes were reported by the Auburn Police Division from Jan. 20-25.

Alabama Oyster Social to take place at Acre Restaurant

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 26

Acre restaurant staff is partnering with the Auburn University Shellfish Laboratory to host this event, and the proceeds will benefit the laboratory.

Bank Vault shutting down in May

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 25

Located at 101 N. College St., the Bank Vault will be closing with a bang during their "the last night of the Bank Vault event" May 30, where they will have live music and will be celebrating their past years.

University 'among most fun' schools

By Anna-Claire Terry | Campus Writer | January 25

Auburn University came in at No. 19 in Business Insider's 2014 "Top 20 Most Fun Universities" list.

'Take the plunge' to support Lee County Special Olympics

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | January 24

The 3rd Annual Polar Plunge to support the Lee County Special Olympics will take place Jan. 31 at 9 a.m. at Samford Pool, located at 465 Wrights Mill Road.

To buy or to rent: Comparison of book prices

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | January 23

Book prices and renting prices often differ. This contributes to the decisions students will make on whether to rent or buy, according to Russell Weldon, assistant director of the Auburn University Bookstore.

'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.