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New Realm Brewing Company offers collaborative opportunities for Auburn students

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | September 21

New Realm Brewing Company held a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Sept. 20, which opened doors to a revolutionary collaboration effort between the brewery and Auburn University.

The destruction of the Loveliest Village: concerned citizen speaks out at City Council meeting

By Daniel Locke | Community Editor | September 20

At Tuesday's meeting, members of the Auburn City Council heard from a citizen who is concerned about various city changes that he believed will cause "the destruction of the Loveliest Village on the Plains."

Opelika Chamber of Commerce debuts small business grants

By Stuart Dyos | Business Reporter | September 20

The Opelika Chamber of Commerce awarded $35,000 in small business grants and scholarships to six minority-owned businesses at Opelika Main Street on Wednesday.

Impacts of Auburn football game days on the community

By Jennah Wood | Community Writer | September 20

With a couple of games out of the way, how has the community been effected by the start of a new football season and changes to the venue Auburn football calls home?

Skybar owner found not guilty on sexual misconduct charges

By Lily Stewart | Operations Editor | June 24

After hours of deliberation on Thursday, the jury found Skybar owner Pat Grider not guilty of sexual misconduct charges from a former employee. 

Auburn residents among five charged in Dadeville shooting

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief and Kristen Carr | Editor-in-Chief | April 20

Wilson LaMar Hill Jr., 20, a resident of Auburn, was arrested and charged with four counts of reckless murder after the Dadeville shooting. 

After Title IX investigation, student left unhappy with process

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | April 17

On Feb. 16, The Plainsman received a tip outlining a student’s experience with Auburn’s Title IX office and the investigative process.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Winners

By Plainsman Staff | April 17

In case you missed it, here's your best of Auburn 2023. 

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best On Campus Dining: Hey Day Market

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | April 14

Ever since its grand opening on Aug. 16, 2022, Hey Day Market has been captivating the Auburn Family. There’s no wonder it stole the show for Plainsman’s Choice Award for "Best On-Campus Dining."

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Place to Get a Haircut: Dimensions

By Madison Rife | News Writer | April 12

Dimensions Hair Salon was voted as the Best Place to Get a Haircut in Auburn in 2023's Plainsman's Choice awards. Dimensions is located in the heart of downtown Auburn and draws many students and member of the community.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best New Store: Publix

By Diane Pham | News Writer | April 12

Auburn's new downtown Publix location was voted as the Best New Store in the 2023 Plainsman's Choice.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Boutique: Behind the Glass

By Jakai Spikes | Writer | April 12

The votes are in, and Behind The Glass has been named best boutique for 2023 Plainsman's Choice.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Wings: Baumhower's Victory Grill

By My Ly | Content Editor | April 11

 In a town like Auburn,  bars and restaurants know that wings are paramount to a good game day experience. After nearly 300 votes from the community, Baumhower’s Victory Grill has won Plainsman’s choice for best wings for the second year in a row.  

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Chicken Fingers: Foosackly's

By Davis Brasfield | News Writer | April 11

In 2023's Plainsman's Choice, Foosackly's was voted as having the Best Chicken Fingers in the Auburn-Opelika area.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Vegetarian Food: Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe

By Catherine Haynes | Opinions Editor | April 11

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café is the winner of the Plainsman’s Choice readers' poll for “Best Vegetarian Food.” Their customers have made it clear that the restaurant’s clean, healthy Mediterranean food paired with its welcoming feel and sense of community are at the top of the vegetarian food chain in Auburn.

Buc-ees fourth location in Alabama opens in Auburn

By My Ly | Content Editor | April 10

Nearly two years after the Auburn City Council approved the commercial development agreement, Buc-ee's officially opened its fourth location in Alabama this morning. The Auburn location is located off Interstate 85 at 2500 Buc-ee's Blvd.  

Plainsman Choice 2023 Best Bar Event: Taylor Swift Night

By Piper Bosart | Assistant Culture Editor | April 10

The votes are in: Midnights Taylor Swift Night was the best bar event. 

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Burger: Niffer's Place

By TP Hammock | Sports Writer | April 10

For this year's Plainsman Choice, the the people of Auburn chose Niffer's Place as the best burger in the city.