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Auburn takes steps to protect its biodiversity

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | April 8

Auburn is home to a variety of native species with Alabama commonly ranked as the fourth-highest biodiverse state. According to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Environmental Conservation Online System, Alabama is number three with the most endangered or threatened species listed.  However, members of Auburn University and the City of Auburn are working to protect the biodiversity in the area. 

Pharmacy dean sexually harassed student, Title IX documents show

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and My Ly | News Editor | February 17

The student, who is enrolled at Auburn University but not the pharmacy school, reported Hansen to the Title IX Office in late September, which conducted an investigation into Hansen's behavior.

COLUMN | Everyone does yoga

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | December 13

Everyone does yoga and everyone can do yoga. You just have to find your yoga and it may change day by day and that is ok.

Iron Bowl 1989: the first Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium

By Jacob Waters | Sports Reporter | November 27

"Funny memory of the game for us was seeing Alabama fans so cold that they were actually buying Auburn merchandise to stay warm," Auburn fan Barbara Wingard said.

Jule Collins Smith Museum opens new exhibit, 'The Joy Fields'

By Joshua Quattlebaum | Campus Writer | October 25

Following a difficult diagnosis, Whitney Wood Bailey created a collection of oil paintings that still allowed her to express her creativeness. 

Dr. Jim Phillips Jr.: 20 years of volunteer dentistry

By Joshua Quattlebaum | Campus Writer | September 28

"Was Eagle" were his first words. Now, Auburn graduate Dr. Jim Phillips Jr. has served the Auburn Family for over 20 years.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | What the editorial board got wrong about abortion

By Garrett Walden | 2014 Auburn Graduate | September 15

Garrett Walden, pastor of Grace Heritage Church and 2014 graduate of Auburn University, responds to a recent Plainsman editorial concerning Texas' abortion legislation.

Downtown stores see business rush ahead of first home game

By Tim Nail | Community Editor | September 4

Auburn's opening football weekend at home is seeing many fans return downtown, but business owners say they're ready to meet demand.

How to handle game day on the Plains

By Callie Stanford | Sports Writer | September 3

Football in the SEC, especially in Auburn, is an entirely different breed from any other football, so here are some things you need to know going in.

'Pandemic pets' a cause of greater intakes at humane society

By Kelis McGhee | Community Writer | September 1

Lee County Humane Society said it faced more a higher number of intakes this summer, and people returning pets they adopted earlier in the pandemic could be a cause.

COLUMN | Easy meals to make in a microwave

By Kara Mautz | Culture Writer | September 1

One of the most difficult things to learn as a freshman is how to cook for yourself and how to create meals without easy access to a kitchen and cooking supplies. Students share easy and sometimes weird meals that only require a microwave to make. 

'Football, Fans and Feathers' takes flight this Friday

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | September 1

The annual community tradition, "Football, Fans and Feathers", will begin this Friday and will occur consecutively during the 2021 football season on the Friday before each Auburn home game. 

‘I missed out on the true freshman experience’

By My Ly | Podcast Editor | August 16

With a semester that will be fully in person for the first time in over a year, sophomores are facing many new experiences they missed out on. 

$120 million data center coming to Auburn

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | August 3

A local business is planning to open a $120 million data center in the City that will improve access to high-speed internet in the area.

Local church puts musicians back on stage with outdoor music series

By Jacob Taylor | Writer | July 30

Saint Dunstan's Episcopal Church, located on East Magnolia Avenue, has hosted a music series this summer every Thursday starting at 5:30 p.m. with the goal of supporting artists and giving the Auburn-Opelika community good music.

New Tiger Cards ready for pickup

By Emery Lay | Campus Editor | July 7

Auburn Univeristy's new Tiger Cards, a combination of the old Tiger Cards and Ignited Cards, are currently available for pick-up to summer students and feature new contactless scanning. 

Auburn to play Miami in home-and-home in 2029, 2030

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | June 17

Auburn will be facing off against the University Miami in a home-and-home series in 2029 and 2030, the Athletics Department announced Thursday.

Exploring downtown Opelika

By Chris Divelbiss | Writer | June 15

In the past few years, new stores and renovations have turned the Historic Downtown Opelika into an underrated gem in the area.