Community

Downtown businesses prepare for gameday crowds to roll in

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | August 29

Cliff Hare and his wife Emily closed up shop at their business, Auburn Art, 40 minutes before kickoff Nov. 30. They sprinted through downtown and across campus, making it to the stadium just in time to see the Iron Bowl begin. One second before the game ended, Chris Davis ran back a missed field goal 109 yards to give Auburn the win, 34-28.

Paddleboarding classes will be from Aug. 25 - Oct. 12.

Chewacla steps up to paddleboarding

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | August 29

A new workout trend has been spreading across the country, and now it has floated its way to Auburn. Stand-up paddleboarding is now being offered at Chewacla State Park. Lori Fuller, stand-up paddleboarding instructor, created a partnership with Mountain High Outfitters where participants can rent boards for each class.

VIDEO: Arthur Dowdell outraged about the elections

August 27

Dowdell outraged by city council election results http://t.co/kT23HX0yin @JimWLittle @nickolaushines pic.twitter.com/hYLoT5MfZX-- The Auburn Plainsman (@TheAUPlainsman) August 27, 2014

High enrollment pushes on-campus housing to its limits

By Grayson Temple | Intrigue Writer | August 26

After Auburn University experiences success in athletics, application rates tend to increase. Given the successful season experienced by Auburn's football team this past year, along with the hiring of new coaches in the athletic department, Auburn was bound to attract more aspiring students for fall 2014. According to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, the total number of students enrolled at Auburn this year has decreased from 24,864 to 24,469.

OPINION: It's OK to hate the Auburn bar scene

By Raye May | Photo Editor | August 25

On any given weekend, I'd much rather spend my nights eating cereal on my couch and binging on my latest Netflix addiction. In those moments, the thought of going downtown to drink repulses me on a level similar to going to the dentist. But that's what people in this town do.

Meet the candidates running for Auburn City Council

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | August 24

Residents in Wards 1, 3, 5 and 6 will vote to elect their representatives for the Auburn City Council for the 2014-2018 term on Aug. 26.

Vatella will teach at Auburn High School while she completes her master's degree.

Graduate student awarded $24,000 for prestigious James Madison history fellowship

By Megan Barkdull | Campus Writer | August 24

Erica Vatella, recent graduate, was awarded the James Madison Memorial Fellowship. The Fellowship allocates up to $24,000 toward a master's degree in social studies education.

Pearl greeted by fans at midnight following end of show-cause penalty

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | August 24

As of 12:01 Sunday morning, Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl will be officially be back.

Color Me Auburn 5K paints campus orange and blue

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | August 22

Auburn runners will have the chance to be dyed orange and blue during the Color Me Auburn 5K on Saturday, Aug. 23.

New grant allows Prison Arts & Education project to continue

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | August 22

A recent $55,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will help the Alabama Prison Arts & Eduction project at Auburn University continue. The project, housed in the department of human development and family studies in the College of Human Sciences, has provided visual arts classes to many correctional facilities in Alabama since 2003, when it first partnered with the NEA.

Tuberculosis case remains contained

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | August 22

An Auburn University student has been diagnosed with an active case of pulmonary tuberculosis Thursday, Aug. 14. Pam Barrett, director of the tuberculosis control office of the Alabama Department of Public Health, said approximately 90 people have been in close contact with the individual.

Judge dismisses quota lawsuit, former police officer's claims not substantiated by evidence

August 21

A Montgomery federal judge dismissed a former Auburn police officer's lawsuit Monday, Aug. 18, against Auburn's city government claiming he was fired for speaking out against what he alleged was a quota system.

319 Bragg residents who live in Building Two are living in a hotel or with friends until the building is ready.

Nothing to Bragg about: 319 Bragg apartments temporarily displaces students

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | August 21

U-Haul and Penske trucks navigated Auburn's streets and filed into town the second week of August as students moved into their new apartments. The residents in Building 2 at 319 Bragg, however, are unable to set up their new home.

Councilman Dowdell accuses candidate of breaking election rule

August 19

Councilman Arthur Dowdell spoke for 12 minutes at the end of the 22 minute city councilmeeting, claiming his opponent in the Aug. 26 election, Clemon Byrd, does not live in Ward 1.

Students share their favorite steals and deals

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | August 19

There are plenty of good deals in Auburn -- if you know where to look.

City Council discusses 2014 Homecoming Parade plans

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | August 5

Five Auburn City Council members were presented with Certificates of Election Tuesday after going unopposed in the upcoming elections.

Auburn campus and community offer several ways to stay safe

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | July 30

Auburn University takes pride in the low crime rate on campus. Collegefactual.com deemed the University at being about average when it comes to crime rate. The website gave Auburn a B+ crime grade and included a break down of which crimes are most prevalent on campus.

Industrial design students create cane for veteran 2

Industrial design students create an updated cane for a handicapped veteran

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | July 28

The Assistive Technology Collaborative Project is a studio involving the department of special education, rehabilitation and counseling and the department of industrial design.

Broken gas pipe causes kitchen fire in Checkers

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | July 28

The fire that broke out at the Checkers located at the intersection of Glenn Avenue and Gay Street has been linked to a gas pipe burst. The fire, which occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on Monday, July 7 was caused after a gas pipe under the main grille in the restaurant's kitchen burst.

Champion will be competing in Miss Teen USA on Aug. 1

Auburn student represents Alabama in Miss Teen USA

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | July 28

Sarah-Baskin Champion did not grow up a pageant girl. Baskin, Miss Alabama Teen USA 2014, was a self-proclaimed introvert, something her mother, Laura Champion, said she agreed with.