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Students weigh in on living alone or with roommates

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | February 2

In a college living situation, students may assume having roommates is the best -- and only -- choice. However, living alone is always an option.

Teaching adults to read between the wines

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | February 1

The Lee County Literacy Coalition is hosting its third annual "Reading Between the Wines" fundraiser Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. The event will take place at the Event Center Downtown in Opelika.

Jessie Garrison crowned Miss Auburn University 2015

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Reporter | January 31

The Audience cheered and rose to their feet as Jessie Garrison was crowned Miss Auburn University 2015 at Auburn High School's Preforming Arts Center Saturday, Jan. 28.

Auburn to take part in tax holiday for severe weather items

By Rachel King | Community Writer | January 31

The law that created the tax holiday was originally sponsored by Tuscaloosca's state Rep. Bill Poole of District 63 out of a desire to prepare citizens for severe storms, such as the one that struck Tuscaloosa in 2011, according to Speaker Mike Hubbard.

Decluttering makes for spring cleaning every season

January 30

Many students only have one small room to call their own, and if they're on campus, it's even smaller. The lack of space makes it nearly impossible not to make a mess.

Downtown living raises the bar

By Sam Butler | Sports Writer | January 30

With plenty of options for off-campus student housing in Auburn, it can be tough to decide on a place to live, especially since the number of choices can sometimes be overwhelming. Since Auburn is a college town, a few housing options feature one aspect some college students are receptive to: being situated closer to downtown.

Scheduling hearing held for Speaker Mike Hubbard trial

January 30

Alabama House of Representative Speaker Mike Hubbard's, R-Auburn, trial date has been set for Oct. 19.

Five-car accident on S. College St. involves University student

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 30

A five-car accident was reported to the Auburn Police Department at the 1700 block of South College Street near the intersection of Longleaf Drive at 1:27 p.m. Jan. 29.

VIDEO: This Week on the Plains 1.30.15

By Jordan Hays | Copy Editor , Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor , Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter and Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | January 30

A weekly highlight of stories in The Auburn Plainsman.

Artist gives lecture to end exhibition in Biggin Gallery

By Jordan Hays | Copy Editor | January 29

A Birmingham artist gave a lecture at Biggin Hall to end her exhibition of painting and sculptures Thursday, Jan. 29, at 5 p.m., and collaborated with Andrew Kozlowski, assistant professor of art, on prints of her work.

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.