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Girls' night out specials are held at clothing, jewelry and paint stores around town.

Local businesses plan events geared toward girls' night out

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | September 6

Anyone looking for a girls' night out in Auburn is in a good place to find it. Many businesses around Auburn have started the popular trend of hosting special events geared toward women seeking a relaxing, fun night out with their friends.

After completion, Frederick Road will be five lanes across: two each way and a center turn lane.

Local businesses anticipate end of Frederick Road construction project

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | September 2

Construction on Frederick Road between Sam's Club and Tiger Town has been going on since February 2013 and is expected to be completed by early 2015.

Korean classes come to Auburn

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | September 1

The Auburn University King Sejong Institute is offering an eight-week, not-for-credit Korean language courses. Each course costs $99. Students can choose between beginner and intermediate levels. The courses will begin Oct. 13, the original starting date of the second semester. The first semester was cancelled because of low enrollment.

Switchfoot and Ben Rector electrify audiences at PlainsFest

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | August 30

The Plains roared with feedback from Switchfoot and Ben Rector Friday, Aug. 29 at PlainsFest, the University Program Council's fall concert. Hundreds of students, families, residents and out-of-state football fans gathered at the Gay Street parking lot to hear two of the most dynamic voices in alternative rocks.

Remember the Tiger

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | August 29

A memorial and educational program was held to commemorate War Eagle VI, Tiger today at 5 p.m. in Plainsman Park. Auburn fans dressed in orange and blue filled the park to commemorate Tiger, War Eagle VI.

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.