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Blackface, racist photos among those in pages of old Glomerata yearbooks

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief and Loren Kimmel | Lifestyle Editor | February 11

A Plainsman review of more than two dozen copies of the Glomerata yearbook found a number of depictions of blackface and racist photos, including one on the page of now-Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's sorority.

City council receives stamp of approval from League of Women Voters

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | February 11

The League of Women Voters offered the Auburn City Council a stamp of approval at Tuesday’s meeting in the form of a report card. 

Vote | Best student organization, best restaurant, best marg and more

By Staff Report | February 11

Help The Plainsman decide who will receive a Plainsman's Choice Award for The Best of Auburn.

Auburn alumna opens George's Market with her husband

By Madeline Muscat | Lifestyle Writer | February 8

“You can visually see our family and visually see where your money is going,” Robertson said. “You’re having an effect on all these different markets, and it’s all local people. It’s people you see, it’s people you know.”

Auburn City Schools investigates racist photo posted by student

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | February 7

Officials said upon the completion of a thorough investigation, "the appropriate measures will be taken."

South College Street construction: What’s it for and when does it end?

By Rachel McGovern | Community Writer | February 7

The project’s goal is to add utilities, street improvements and landscaped medians on South College Street to improve the aesthetics of the corridor and act as a traffic facilitator, said Ben Burmester, Auburn University campus planner. 

Who is Auburn city manager Jim Buston?

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | February 7

Jim Buston is the Auburn city manager, and his job title is fairly descriptive given that he manages the city.

City manager contract renewal causes tension

By Cory Blackmon | Community Writer | February 7

Mayor Ron Anders extended City Manager Jim Buston’s contract for an additional year without official approval from the City Council, creating tension between councilmembers during the Council’s meeting Feb. 5.

Developers actively seeking new downtown location for Southern Living Hotel

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | February 5

Lifestyle + Hotel Group is actively pursuing other locations for a Southern Living hotel in Auburn, CEO and President of LHG Bill Shoaf told The Plainsman. 

Leader of east Alabama drug ring sentenced to 35 years in prison, DOJ says

By Staff Report | February 5

The final three alleged members of the drug trafficking organization, 37-year-old Marquis Lanez Miller, 35-year-old Lester Stephen Young, and 36-year-old Worldly Dieago Holstick, were sentenced last week. 

'Human trafficking is a societal issue': freshman looks to make campus aware of the national issue

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | February 4

“Human trafficking is a societal issue. Not everyone recognizes the dignity and value that each human possesses. Unfortunately, I don’t know if that’s something that can be taught. A way to start is to show that you value the lives of those around you."

Dogs cost cash: Be ready before adopting

By Ellie Falconer | Community Writer | February 4

“Think long and hard about it,” South College Veterinary Clinic receptionist and previous veterinary tech Dani Oates said. “Don’t just go because you want a dog or you just want a companion. Look at your financial situation and figure out if you can afford the services, especially vaccines and monthly [parasite] prevention.”

The dilemma of student houses

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | February 1

There is a new type of student housing that has sprung up throughout Auburn the city is moving to regulate. 

Black Panther returns to Tiger 13 for free for one week

By Carrie Johnson | Lifestyle Writer | February 1

AMC CLASSIC Tiger 13 movie theater in Opelika, along with 250 other AMC locations, will play the 2018 movie "Black Panther" for free from Friday to Feb. 7 with show times at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Governor issues state of emergency for Alabama

By Staff Report | January 28

The National Weather Service has not issued any warnings for Lee County as of 3:30 p.m. on Monday.

Auburn man charged after 2-year-old airlifted to hospital with 'suspicious' injuries

By Scott Berson | Assistant Community Editor | January 28

 The Auburn Police Department said Fredricus Rydell Johnson was taken into custody during a search of a home at 1100 block of Northwood Drive in Auburn, where he was later charged with aggravated child abuse, a felony carrying a possible life sentence.  

Auburn’s boldest swim in wintry water for charity in 7th Polar Plunge

By Tim Nail | Community Writer | January 26

By taking on 40 degree waters in Samford Pool behind Auburn Junior High School, the tenacious swimmers supported Lee County Special Olympics.

Gas tax, prisons, higher ed funding: Auburn lawmakers preview the 2019 legislative session

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | January 25

The Legislature recently held its organizational session, and lawmakers will return to Montgomery in March to get to work. On the agenda: a gas tax and a massive plan to build or lease new prisons.