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Jule Collins celebrates diversity with community event this holiday season

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | December 5

The Jule Collins Museum of Art is putting on an event titled “Community Night: A Celebration of Diversity.” There, the Auburn Family will come together will different cultures and learn and celebrate everyone.

Games on The Plains: The prohibition on college sports games must end

By Cole McCauley | Campus Writer | December 5

With many fans still enthusiastically playing EA Sports' "NCAA 14" and other titles, it is clear that lack of interest isn't the issue. Legal issues are predominately what holds back the possibility of the genre making a return.

Games on The Plains: 'CoD WWII' brings back the basics

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | December 4

The game is a beautiful reminder that, for multi-player at least, going back to basics is exactly what the franchise needed.

How to transition summer pieces into your fall wardrobe

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | December 4

After a long stretch of summer heat, Auburn is finally getting some cool, fall weather. Chilly temperatures may seem like a signal to pack away those short sleeves and miniskirts, but it’s actually really easy to incorporate your favorite summer outfits into your fall wardrobe.

Creators of Pokémon Go working on a Harry Potter themed mobile game.

By Cole McCauley | Campus Writer | December 3

When "Pokémon Go" was released in July of 2016, it was an instant and massive success. For those first couple of weeks, you could walk around just about anywhere in the world and see people, young and old, glued to their phones trying to catch virtual Pokémon.  Mostly boosted by the sense of nostalgia that a franchise like Pokémon brings, Pokemon Go hit 550 million downloads and approximately $470 million of revenue within a mere 80 days of its launch.

Sound Wall in downtown Opelika offers a new space for music lovers

By Rachel McGovern | Community Writer | December 1

Opelika's music scene is being transformed with the addition of Sound Wall, a new music studio, located at 605 Avenue B.

We want to see your holiday decor

By Lifestyle Staff | December 1

If you are proud of your holiday decor, send us an email at managing.editor@theplainsman.com. If you don't want to email us, message us on Facebook or Twitter.

A complete guide to holiday online shopping

By Emma Rygiel | Lifestyle Writer | November 30

Although the holiday season is one of the most exciting times of the year, college students are tasked with finding gifts and studying for the last few exams of the semester at the same time.

‘Beautiful and diverse’

By Christina Sullivan | Lifestyle Writer | November 30

Alabama is the fifth highest state in the diversity of wildlife or biodiversity and the most diverse state east of the Mississippi River according to the NatureServe report.

Nellie "Vanelli": running Chick-fil-A lines and sound boards

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | November 29

With a smile on her face, Ms. Nellie, as she is known, directs students to the next available cash register in order to keep the sometimes daunting line running smoothly. She can often be found conversing with students as they await their chances to order.

Auburn coffee houses provide space for community involvement

By Camille Morgan | Community Writer | November 29

One of the most common tropes about millennials is that they are, “glued to their screens.” A case could be made to confirm such a critique by observing young people throughout Auburn.

Alabama Avenue strives for new persona

By Cole McCauley | Campus Writer | November 28

In 2005, fresh out of high school, Chambers County native Johnny Powell and a couple of his friends began the journey that fills the minds of adolescent music fans everywhere, starting a rock band.

POLL: What's the best Christmas song?

By Staff Report | November 27

Vote for your favorite Christmas song.

Opinion | The objectively subjective power rankings of Thanksgiving food

By Cole McCauley | Campus Writer | November 23

If you love food as much as I do, you'll know that we're currently in the midst of the greatest time of the year.

Beat boredom in Auburn this break

By Morgan Kirkland | Campus Writer | November 22

If you're stuck in Auburn for Thanksgiving break, have no fear. Here’s some things you can do to keep busy and get in the holiday spirit.

REVIEW: 'Justice League' is far from perfect

By Price Everett | Lifestyle Writer | November 21

“Justice League” premiered this past Friday, November 17th. Featuring the team up of the biggest DC Comics heroes, like Superman (Henry Cavill), Batman (Ben Affleck), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), The Flash (Ezra Miller), Aquaman (Jason Mamoa) and Cyborg (Ray Fisher) teaming up to fight an external threat. The production of the film has been dramatic to say the least.

Auburn named one of the best towns for holiday shopping

By Staff Report | November 21

Based on Expedia's social-media analysis, Auburn joins other college towns and a couple of SEC cities — Athens, Georgia, and Fayetteville, Arkansas — on this year's list.

Online Buzz: Are people upset about Starbucks' holiday cups?

By Lifestyle Staff Report | November 20

With Halloween come and gone, it's the time of year that folks start basting their Thanksgiving turkeys and put up their Christmas trees.