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College of Veterinary Medicine to hold benefit event

By Staff Report | September 14

An event to benefit Porter’s Fund, a Cure for GM1, will be held this Saturday to pay tribute to Alabama’s first known case of the rare genetic disease, and raise money to support a cure being led by scientists at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Auburn Libraries launches 'Discover Auburn Women of Distinction' lecture series

By William Finney | Campus Writer | September 14

Auburn University Libraries kicked off the celebration of 125 years of Auburn women with a lecture series from Joyce Gillie Gossom, author of "Why are they following me?."

Police arrest two in connection to August robbery

By Staff Report | September 14

Police arrested Jakobe Thomas, 19, and a 17-year-old male juvenile, both from Alexander City, on Wednesday for their involvement in a robbery that occurred on Aug. 17.

Auburn police investigating robbery on Opelika Road

By Staff Report | September 14

The Auburn Police Division is currently investigating a robbery that occurred Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17.

Friends of Aubie begin dressing Aubie for 2017

By Morgan Kirkland | Campus Writer | September 13

The Aubie Committee is a student involvement opportunity that allows students to get acquainted with Auburn’s biggest fan, Aubie. The Aubie Committee is not your average campus club. The committee gives students a chance to get to know Aubie and help create his famous props seen at athletic events, pep rallies, skits and other events.

Auburn Foods: Exploring where our food comes from

By Rowland Sauls | Community Writer | September 13

The Plainsman will begin a series of stories looking into the participants and members of Auburn Foods. Auburn Foods is an organization which brings together campus food venues and food processing and production in Auburn, both on campus and off.

Former NASA astronaut to speak at Alumni Center

By Staff Report | September 13

This Friday, held in conjunction with the This is Auburn Speaker Series, former NASA astronaut and Auburn alumna Jan Davis will present “An Auburn Astronaut: My Journey into Space.”

Meet the newcomers of Auburn football

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | September 13

Following National Signing Day 2017 on the Plains, Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn and his staff added 22 players to the program. “We are very excited about this class,” Malzahn said.

City presents proposed updates to comprehensive plan

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | September 13

The meeting allowed residents of Auburn to hear updates to the plan as well as to ask questions.

Executive associate athletics director Meredith Jenkins removed from Title IX deputy coordinator position

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 13

A University spokesperson confirmed Jenkin's removal Wednesday morning.

Meet Miss Homecoming candidate Nicole Finley

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 12

There was no question for Nicole Finley on what her homecoming platform would be.

Meet Miss Homecoming candidate Kayla Warner

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 12

None of the comfortable, easy platforms felt right for candidate Kayla Warner.

COLUMN: Best ways to get around campus

By Aidan Lambrecht | Lifestyle Writer | September 12

Each Auburn student will have to get around campus for four or more years, so finding a method of transportation that is quick, efficient and enjoyable is an integral part of streamlining their time at Auburn.

City officials gather at Toomer's Corner to promote intersection safety

By Kailey Beth Smith | Community Writer | September 12

The sun shone brightly over the plains on Friday, as local officials and campus representatives met to discuss traffic and pedestrian safety in the community.

Opelika shop offers free ice cream to hurricane evacuees

By Sydney Smith | Community Writer | September 12

On Sept. 7, O Town tweeted from their account, promising free ice cream to any children of hurricane evacuees that provide a valid driver’s license from Florida or Georgia.

Dr. Leo Twiggs opens Mother Emanuel exhibit

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Writer | September 12

The crowd spilled out of the door of the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art on Friday night as Auburn students and members of the Auburn community awaited Leo Twiggs’ presentation of his collection Requiem for Mother Emanuel.

Auburn joined other Universities in asking U.S. to uphold DACA

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | September 12

Last week, the Trump administration announced their decision to rescind Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, affecting the lives of thousands of college-aged students.

Meet Miss Homecoming candidate Candace Mulherin

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | September 12

Mulherin’s platform focuses on bringing awareness to food insecurity on Auburn’s campus and in the surrounding community.

Platforms and profiles: Meet the Top 5 Miss Homecoming candidates

By Staff | September 12

Read in-depth profiles on the Top 5 Miss Homecoming candidates including the profiles and their backgrounds.

Meet Miss Homecoming candidate Morgan Gaston

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 12

After a trip to China, Morgan Gaston came back to Auburn wanting to do the same for the University’s international students.