Community

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.

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.