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The 901 Collective champions art in Auburn

By Caroline Kruza | Lifestyle Writer | January 16

It is no secret that Auburn University is a school that thrives off of the reputation and success of its STEM programs. However, a new group of students is pushing for Auburn’s art programs and museum, the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, to finally have a seat at the table through a new student organization: the 901 Collective.

Birmingham bands rock the night away at Avondale

By Courtney Schell | Lifestyle Writer | January 15

Avondale Bar & Tap Room started the 2018 spring semester off the right way on Friday night by hosting two Birmingham native bands: Maja Dunes and Sun Eyes.

2018 Golden Globe Award Winners

By Price Everett | Lifestyle Writer | January 14

This year's Golden Globe awards by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association had many twists and turns, and some surprising winners.

COLUMN: An episode by episode review of the fourth season of 'Black Mirror'

By Cole McCauley | Sports Writer | January 12

The fourth season of Charlie Brooker's mind-bending anthology series "Black Mirror" was released to the world on Dec. 29 and fans of the series have likely already binged the six-episode season.

Lights, Camera, Film Club!

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | January 12

The Auburn Film Club has gone under structural changes to further form an enjoyable environment for movie fans and film fanatics alike. Members of the film club get together on a weekly basis to watch a movie, usually in Tichenor Hall.

Expectations vs. realities of a new semester

By Molly Stewart | Lifestyle Writer | January 12

A new semester has begun. That means the expectations are again set high, but the reality is that those expectations are probably going to be thrown out the window in a few short weeks.

Is the January gym crowd real?: Auburn gym owners and managers weigh in

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | January 11

Gyms everywhere are supposedly packed to the brim at the start of the year. Regular gym-goers groan about the slew of new members resolving to chase their fitness goals down once and for all this year.

Is Alexa listening in?

By Sarah Gaillard | Lifestyle Writer | January 9

The Amazon Echo was one of the best-selling gifts of 2017 and is now in many homes across the United States answering commands and playing music.

Record Records

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | January 9

In 2017 more music was bought on vinyl records than was legally downloaded. This is due in part to the popularization of streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, but also to the growing revival of vinyl records among young people.

Finding Furever Friends

By Molly Stewart | Lifestyle Writer | January 8

Puppers, doggos, and woofers, oh my! The ‘OG Auburn Dogspotting’ GroupMe is taking the campus by storm.

Movies to look forward to in 2018

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | January 8

Here is a look at some of the scheduled blockbusters hitting theaters in the first half of 2018 January: “Maze Runner: The Death Cure” – The finale to James Dashner’s Maze Runner Saga.

Out with the old, in with the new

By Sarah Gaillard | Lifestyle Writer | January 8

2017: - Athleisure oThis trend, starting in 2017, is all about comfort and looking like you are about to go for a run or hit the gym.

Column | The top ten films of 2017

By Price Everett | Lifestyle Writer | January 8

2017 was a great year for film, and narrowing down a top ten was difficult, but out of all of the films to come out last year, these are the Plainsman’s Top 10 Films of last year.

Mental health app provides free access to students through December

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | December 24

Pacifica Labs is providing free premium access to students through the month of December for their mental health app Pacifica for Stress & Anxiety.

Auburn chef David Bancroft of Acre wins Food Network's ‘Iron Chef Showdown’

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | December 21

The head chef and owner of Acre David Bancroft won Food Network’s “Iron Chef Showdown” Wednesday night.

COLUMN: Why students should study philosophy

By Justin Thomason | Lifestyle Writer | December 15

Philosophy may have a much higher potential than it seems. Looking back at the ideas of the past could guide our understanding of the present.

Create a group fitness class routine at home

By Emma Rygiel | Lifestyle Writer | December 14

Even though classes are a great way to hold yourself accountable, push yourself and meet new people, a lot of the components can be replicated if you’re more of an at-home fitness fan.

COLUMN: Star Wars is never going to die

By Cole McCauley | Campus Writer | December 14

With mega corporation Disney purchasing Lucasfilm for an insane $4 billion back in 2012, the rights to everyone's favorite space action opera were now in the hands of Disney.