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Auburn football with nine positive cases of COVID-19; 16 players unable to practice this week

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | August 30

After going two weeks without a positive case, Gus Malzahn announced Sunday that the team had nine positive cases, which forced them to shut down two practices this week. The Tigers will return to practice Tuesday, with 16 total players unable to practice this week because of contact tracing.  

Police searching for domestic shooting suspect

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | August 28

Police are searching for a person of interest who is considered armed and dangerous.

'Black at Auburn': Students of color share their experiences of race at Auburn

By Destini Ambus | Campus Reporter | August 23

Black at Auburn is inspired by Instagram pages for other universities with similar goals: sharing experiences of Black, indigenous and people of color, students and community at Auburn and interrogating the idea of the Auburn Family.

Auburn announces reduced fan capacity at Jordan-Hare; tailgating not allowed on campus

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | August 19

We look forward to having Auburn students in attendance at our season opener and appreciate everyone’s flexibility and understanding as we adjust to this temporary reality of reduced capacity at Jordan-Hare Stadium,” Athletic Director Allen Greene said. “All attendees will share a responsibility for health and safety. A zealous commitment to face coverings, physical distancing and personal hygiene will lead to the best outcome.”

SEC releases Auburn's 2020 football schedule

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | August 17

The SEC has announced the schedule for Auburn's 10-game conference-only season. Auburn will kick off its season on Sept. 26 at home against Kentucky. 

SEC releases Auburn's 2020 week 1 opponent; full schedule later this Monday

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | August 17

Auburn is set to face Kentucky as its new Week 1 opponent on September 26. The rest of the schedule will be released at 6 p.m. CST this Monday. The full schedule will be added to this story when it is available. 

Council remembers County Commissioner Johnny Lawrence

By Charlie Ramo | Content Editor | August 4

The Council held a moment of silence in honor of Lee County Commissioner Johnny Lawrence. He served his community through both the fire department and the County Commission.

SEC decides on a 10-game conference-only football schedule

By Ryan Metcalf | Sports Writer , Jake Weese | Sports Editor and Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | July 30

After a meeting between the SEC presidents on Thursday, the SEC will be moving to a 10-game conference-only schedule for football. The season will start on Sept. 26, and the SEC Championship is set for Dec. 19. 

AU postpones spring, summer commencements 'indefinitely'

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | July 27

Instead of commencements, Auburn University will be opening campus buildings on Aug. 8 for deans to greet graduates returning to Auburn. Graduates will also be allowed photos inside Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Quad halls to undergo renovations in five phases

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | July 9

The renovation will encompass interior upgrades, updates to electrical and mechanical systems and modifications to satisfy conditions set by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Campus Rec reopens today with new safety measures

By Virginia Speirs | Campus Writer | July 7

The Rec will offer both in-person classes and live classes through Zoom. Sanitization will be scheduled throughout the day, but masks are required when moving through common areas.

Auburn's campus reopens with new social distancing strategies in place

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | June 30

With thousands of students and faculty expected back this fall, Monday's reopening was the University's first opportunity to test strategies for containing the spread of COVID-19 on campus. 

Transportation Services updates incoming for summer, fall

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | June 25

The Plainsman spoke to Transportation Services director Don Andrae, who outlined safe health practices being introduced to campus transportation and detailed a new scooter share program launching this fall.

Juneteenth celebration and march held in Opelika

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | June 20

"This is our freedom, this is our Fourth of July," said Opelika councilwoman Tiffany Gibson-Pitts. "We celebrate Fourth of July for a reason, and we should, but also Juneteenth is when slaves were actually free."

How Auburn plans to reopen campus in the fall

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | June 18

Students and University employees can expect a COVID-19 contact-tracing app, class recordings, physical distancing in classrooms and policies on face coverings and backup faculty as they return in August.

Provost announces on-campus classes will be over by Thanksgiving

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | June 16

The fall 2020 semester will begin on Aug. 17 as originally planned and end on face-to-face on Nov. 24, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, according to Provost Bill Hardgrave.

Halls L and M designated as quarantine, isolation housing in fall

By Destini Ambus | Campus Reporter | June 15

No staff will be living with the residents in the quarantine and isolation housing, but there will be a list of numbers to call if they need assistance.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Sunday was just the beginning

By Auburn Students and Community for Change | June 10

Following the peaceful protest in Toomer's Corner on Sunday, Auburn Students and Community for Change calls for people who are dedicated to justice to fight the long fight.