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Auburn Community Church new building open for over a month

By Lani Shivers | Culture Writer | April 28

After worshipping inside a variety of buildings since its start in 2014, Auburn Community Church finally opened the doors to its very own church location over a month ago.

Auburn Food and Wine Festival returns for third year

By Piper Bosart | Assistant Culture Editor | April 28

The third annual Auburn Food and Wine Festival is a perfect date night for those 21 and older to sample Auburn’s favorite restaurants and try different alcoholic beverages. 

Beat Bama Food Drive looks ahead after success in SEC Food Fight

By Harlee Meydrech | Assistant Managing Editor | April 27

In the fight to end food insecurity, Beat Bama Food Drive hosted a two-week-long food drive competing against other SEC schools from March 31 to April 13.

Auburn University set to hold 12th annual CADS-AMDA Fashion Event

By Hailey Smith | Culture Writer | April 13

Friday, April 14th, Auburn University's CADS-AMDA Fashion Event will be held in the Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum. The showcase will include designs from Auburn students and runway walks from Auburn models.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Thrift Store: Thrifty Lizard

By Hannah Raitz | Culture Writer | April 12

All the best for much less! That’s what Thrifty Lizard is all about and why the store was selected as Auburn students' favorite thrift shop in Auburn.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Auburn Gym: The Rec

By Hayden Hairston | Culture Writer | April 12

The Rec is an on-campus gym available to all Auburn students and faculty, that has equipment for every exercise in the book while embodying the welcoming spirit of Auburn.

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.

Auburn students share their advice for formal season

By Hailey Smith | Culture Writer | April 11

Spring brings the season of sorority and fraternity formals. As everyone gets their dresses and heels prepped, here are some tips to have the most fun at formal.

Opelika Grows prepares for the annual community farmers market

By Stewart Massey | Culture Writer | April 10

Opelika Grows is a community garden that seeks to support the Auburn and Opelika area, providing fairly-priced fresh produce and job opportunities for local farmers.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Brunch: Lucy's

By Hailey Smith | Culture Writer | April 10

Lucy's is considered a staple among the Auburn community. This beloved establishment has won the Plainsman's Choice award for the best brunch in Auburn two years in a row.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Bar: SkyBar Cafe

By My Ly | Content Editor | April 10

 For the second consecutive year, SkyBar Cafe has won the Plainsman’s Choice award for best bar. The two-level bar has become a staple in Auburn’s downtown scene for students and residents since its inception in 2005.  

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 First Date Spot: Samford Lawn

By Maggie Randall | Culture Writer | April 10

While Samford Lawn is experienced differently by everyone who visits, the charming atmosphere led students to love it not only as the perfect date spot, but also as a place that reminds them of their love for Auburn.

Plainsman Choice 2023 Best Late Night Food: Whataburger

By Mackenzie Parson | Culture Writer | April 10

The votes are in: Whataburger has won Best Late Night Food for Plainsman's Choice this year. 

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Coffee Shop: Well Red

By Landi Rutledge | Culture Writer | April 10

Winning Plainsman's Choice for the second year in a row, Well Red is a coffee shop considered to be an Auburn staple. 

Bitty and Beau's coffee shop seeks to bring inclusion to the Auburn working community

By Hayden Hairston | Culture Writer | March 30

Bitty & Beau's is a chain of coffee shops begun by Ben and Amy Wright where almost every employee at every location has a disability. The Auburn location of Bitty & Beau's was opened by Guy and Beverly May on Aug. 20, 2022, and has had a remarkably uplifting impact on the Auburn community.

ASCCA offers a special experience for campers of all ages

By Lizzie McGlynn | Culture Writer | March 30

Here's everything you need to know about Camp ASCCA, a Lake Martin-based summer camp for children with disabilities, and how to get in on the fun. 

Auburn Downtown Merchants Association hosts annual Sip & Shop event

By Hannah Raitz | Culture Writer | March 29

For all the shopping queens and kings, downtown Auburn is hosting an event entitled Sip & Shop. Sip & Shop gives shoppers the opportunity to enjoy discounts in all of Auburn’s downtown boutiques and stores while treating themselves with free sips and snacks.