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Keck and Hendon go head-to-head in runoff vote

By Claire Tully | Campus Editor | February 7

In a close race SGA presidential candidates Brock Hendon and Jacqueline Keck will go head-to-head in a run-off vote.

​City Council mulls $4 million purchase of land for recreation

By Sam Willoughby | Community Reporter | February 7

The land is part of a bigger 272-acre plot located off of Richland Road.

Some still concerned as Evolve Auburn nears completion

By Alex Hosey | Staff Writer | February 3

The Evolve apartment project on the corner of Glenn Avenue and Wright Street is reaching the final stages of construction and is scheduled to be ready in time for fall 2017.

Close to home: International students reflect on how Trump’s executive order has affected them

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | February 1

The Plainsman spoke to four students whose lives have been changed by the order.

Legislators consider changes to higher education funding model

February 1

The topic of conversation: implementing an outcome-based budgeting model. 

Running the bases: city councilman finds reward in volunteer work

By Lily Jackson | Lifestyle Editor | February 1

The Dulaney's returned to Auburn in 1987 after spending four years in Birmingham and two years in Montgomery.

City pushes back northwest Auburn redevelopment plan

By Sam Willoughby | Community Reporter | February 1

“We’re not trying to push anything that you don’t want us to do,” Cotten said.

Rep. Mike Rogers supports Trump's immigration ban

By Sam Willoughby | Community Reporter | February 1

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers on Monday issued a strong statement of support for President Trump's travel ban.

Proposal would change height restrictions in downtown

February 1

The Planning Commission will consider an amendment to the Auburn Zoning Ordinance.

Former house speaker's appeal delayed again

February 1

The Lee County Circuit Court on Monday asked for a time extension of 28 days.aa

Rep. Joe Lovvorn to be on education budget committee

January 31

Lovvorn was elected in September in a special election for House District 79.

Annual Love Your Heart Run and Crank Your Heart Ride Taking Place This February

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | January 31

On February 25th, hundreds will gather at Chewacla State Park to exercise for a cause. The 27th annual Love Your Heart Run and 9th annual Crank Your Heart Ride will be taking place to benefit the Exception Outreach Organization (EOO). The EOO is a non-profit organization that supports children and adults with various disabilities. The money raised through these two events will be distributed to the Lee County Special Olympics, Best Buddies of Auburn University, and the City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Summer Camp.  The Love Your Heart Run will include a one mile “fun run” and a 10k race.

Local Democrats debate future of party

By Sam Willoughby | Community Reporter | January 30

A larger-than-usual crowd of people funneled into the Auburn Chamber of Commerce Wednesday night to hear State Rep.

University issues statement regarding executive order

By Staff Report | January 30

The University encourages international students, faculty and staff with questions about immigration or H-1B/green cards to contact the Office of International Programs at (334) 844-5001.

APLU president: Immigration order should 'be promptly reconsidered'

By Staff Report | January 29

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) is a research, policy and advocacy organization that represents 237 public research universities, land-grant institutions, state university systems and affiliated organizations.

What is it like being a Muslim in Auburn?

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | January 28

When Susan Rashid, a graduate student in biology, began preparing to move to Alabama for school at Auburn, she said she had some reservations because she wasn't sure how people would accept her.

UPDATE: Arrest made in connection with shooting death of 24-year-old

By Staff Report | January 26

Oliver is now at the Lee County Jail, being held on a $150,000 bond.

UPDATED WITH ID: 24-year-old woman found shot to death in Auburn

By Staff Report | January 26

Authorities are investigating the death as a homicide.