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Local kayaking extraordinaire Hunter Katich prepares for the big leagues

May 5

The river raged, the rapids roared and in the midst of the chaos a kayaker drifted along the crest of the foaming current like a surfer on a wave. The Chattahoochee was at flood level that day but he made no attempt to avoid the turbulence. Instead he paddled into the most violent stretch, turned to face the current and used the upsurge as a constant wave.

Graduation: A new chapter

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | May 4

This weekend, Auburn awarded 566 master's degrees, 93 doctoral degrees, six educational specialist degrees and 2,768 bachelor's degrees.

Toomer's Corner officially poison-free

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | May 2

The soil at Auburn's iconic Toomer's Corner is officially poison-free for the first time since Harvey Updyke initially poisoned the grounds in December of 2010.

Carmike Cinemas opening Tiger 13 Entertainment Complex, Thursday, May 1

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | April 28

Auburn and Opelika will be home to a new movie theatre and will be offering special, grand-opening deals on Thursday, May 1.

Camp War Eagle: What to do in AU

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | April 27

As a freshman in Auburn, days will be filled maneuvering around campus, navigating through the maze that is the Haley Center, waiting in line for 30 minutes at the busiest Chick-fil-A in the country and coming to appreciate ratemyprofessor.com.

OPINION: From Cali to Bama | How a writer found his voice

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | April 25

When I first tell people I am a journalism major and write for the school newspaper, the general response is something along the lines of, "Good luck finding a job."

Addams Family Musical Comedy to perform in Opelika on May 11

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | April 23

One of the nation's most beloved and creepy families are coming to Opelika for a night of music, drama and Uncle Fester. The Addams Family Musical Comedy will feature a new original storyline and old family favorites.

Auburn's newest apartment complex, 319 Bragg, to open for fall 2014

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | April 23

Auburn is stepping up its game with the opening of yet another apartment complex geared toward students. The University enrolls roughly 25,000 students, and they all need a place to live.

Temporary road closure in partial area of Thach Avenue

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | April 21

Partial areas of Thatch Avenue will be closed today, April 21, tomorrow, April 22, and potentially for the entire week to allocate space for sewage construction. The closure extends from the intersection of Thatch Avenue and Ross Street and intersection of Thatch Avenue and Debardeleben Street.

Skateboarders don't fear downhill slope

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | April 20

Heritage Road is similar to many other residential roads in Auburn. The quiet is only broken by the chirps of birds playing on carefully manicured lawns. Relatively few cars drive by, all of which are driving slower than the speed limit.

OPINION: My time in the community

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | April 17

When people find out that I work for The Auburn Plainsman, they always ask me what I do. Then comes the follow-up, "What does being a reporter even mean?" It means a myriad of things to multiple people.

Auburn City Council addresses the safety of railroad conditions

By Nickolaus Hines | Community Reporter | April 15

Questions about the safety of several railroad crossings were brought to attention at the Auburn City Council meeting on April 15, five days after a train and 18 wheeler collision.

Auburn water exceeds maximum contaminant levels

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | April 15

When Auburn residents opened their mailboxes this week, they had a notice from the Auburn Water Works Board. Opening the letter, they read past the large words, percentages and unfamiliar names before stumbling upon a few troubling words.

Updated: Post-Rodeo car accident victim now in stable condition

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | April 15

Santa-Cruz is still being treated at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus and is listed in stable condition. Amanda Cyr, a junior at Auburn, was also involved in the accident and sustained multiple injuries. She was released from the hospital on Sunday.

Auburn alumni Rosco Davis enhances city and gathers following

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | April 11

Rosco Davis teaches yoga, travels the world and loves animals. He started out as a personal trainer when he was still attending high school in Albertville, Al.

Hometown hero lends helping hands and heart to feed community

By Taylor Ennis | News Reporter | April 10

A large warehouse sits on Industrial Road. It's packed to the brim with mountains of boxed food and stocked shelves. It is the East Alabama Food Bank.

Auburn Real Food Challenge's Community Garden

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | April 10

They gather in the Auburn Community Garden, run by the Auburn Real Food Challenge with help from the College of Agriculture. With 60,000 square feet and over 100 plots, the garden is a place for members of the community to garden and commune with other gardeners.

Bark in the Park 2014

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | April 7

Hundreds of dog barks could be heard near Kiesel Park at the City of Auburn's annual Bark in the Park on Saturday, April 5, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Bark in the Park celebrates responsible dog ownership and provided rabies vaccines for $10.