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UPDATED: Auburn University employee arrested for distributing date rape drug

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor and Jim Little | Contributing Reporter | May 27

An Auburn University employee was arrested Friday, May 22, for distributing a date rape drug according to a press release issued by the U.S.

UPDATE: 57-year-old male injured from a shooting at Auburn Mall, suspect still at large

By Staff Report | May 27

The Fire Division and EMTs responded to a call of one person injured. That person's status is unknown at this time.

Public Safety Advisory sent out to students following employee arrest

By Staff Report | May 26

The University sent out the following Public Safety Advisory following the announcement of University lab technician Stephen Howard being charged with selling GHB, a date rape drug: The US Attorney’s Office today announced the arrest of an Auburn lab technician who is accused of selling large quantities of the date rape drug GHB.

Local veterans honored at Mayor's Memorial Day Breakfast

By Staff Report | May 25

City leaders, members of the public and veterans turned out for the 8 a.m. breakfast at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.

Bluegrass on the Plains coming May 25

By Maria Mcllwain | Copy Editor | May 24

Musicians, artists and bluegrass fans will descend on Auburn from May 25-31 for Bluegrass on the Plains at the University Station RV Resort. Ricky Skaggs is headlining the festival and will perform Friday, May 25.

Crime reports from May 4-May 19

By Staff Report | May 22

The following crimes were reported by the Auburn Police Division from May 4-18.

Auburn to hold 17th Annual Mayor's Memorial Day Breakfast

By Staff Report | May 22

Mayor Bill Ham, Jr. and the Auburn Veterans Committee will hold the17th Annual Mayor's Memorial Day Breakfast Monday, May 25, at 8 a.m.

Plainsman publication schedule abbreviated for summer

By Staff Report | May 21

The Auburn Plainsman will produce a digital-only issue every Thursday this summer and will print two tabloid issues for June and July. The weekly issues can be viewed at ThePlainsman.com where "Virtual Print Edition" is displayed on the right side of the home page.  The two tabloid issues will be in the racks Thursday, June 11, and July 9.  The Camp War Eagle tabloid will be in the racks until June 11. 

Auburn scores big: college’s largest video board coming fall 2015

By Ben Wallace | News Reporter | May 21

Jordan-Hare Stadium will soon be home to the largest video board ever displayed for college football fans and for Auburn students.  The video board’s construction began Feb.

Grand Opening held for new RFID Laboratory

By Ben Wallace | News Reporter | May 20

The laboratory was made possible by a collaborative effort from its sponsors, various Auburn students, RFID lab employees from the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business, and the College of Human Sciences.

Citizens discuss Auburn High parking issues

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | May 20

Some problems with Auburn High School parking will have to wait to be addressed until after summer. The Auburn City Council voted Tuesday, May 19, it will not request the Attorney General’s opinion on “residents only” parking on public streets.

Intersection of East Magnolia Avenue and Gay Street to be closed Wednesday morning

By Staff Report | May 19

The Auburn Water Works Board will conduct utility work at the intersection of East Magnolia Avenue and Gay Street starting at 1 a.m.

Detailed policy on military credit proposed

By Maria Mcllwain | Copy Editor | May 19

A more detailed policy concerning military credit was proposed at the University senate meeting Monday, May 19.  The policy was proposed to be compliant with state laws, according to Xing Fang, chair of academic standards, who proposed the policies. The policy limits the number of hours people can receive for military service is 10 semester hours.  Up to four hours of physical education credit can be awarded, two hours for basic training and two hours for advanced individual training. Up to six hours of military science elective or general elective hours can be awarded. According to the policy changes, Auburn does not award credit the American Council of Education (ACE) classifies as low level, vocational or technical.

Auburn, Tuskegee Universities receive grant for joint research project

By Maria Mcllwain | Copy Editor | May 19

Auburn and Tuskegee Universities are partnering to research heir property with the help of a grant from the U.S.

Construction at Donahue Drive and War Eagle Way

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | May 19

Students and faculty of Auburn will soon be able to turn left onto Donahue Drive from War Eagle Way.

Police warn travelers to ‘Click it or Ticket’ this holiday weekend

By Rachael Taylor | News Editor | May 19

While many people may be hitting the road this weekend for Memorial Day, police are encouraging those using the roads to buckle up. Click it or Ticket is a nationwide campaign to encourage travelers to wear their seatbelts while in the car.

​Auburn Board of Trustees bill favors more diversity

By Ben Wallace | News Reporter | May 16

The Auburn Board of Trustees, the governing body of the University, may be receiving two more minority seats. HB 551, which is currently pending its third reading in the Alabama Legislature states the new board members should be residents of the United States who enhance the diversity of the board, according to the Alabama Legislature’s website. The Auburn Board of Trustees currently consists of only one minority member out of 14 total members.

Judge grants motions to quash two subpoenas in Hubbard trial

By Staff Report | May 14

Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob A. Walker granted the subpoenas in favor of the prosecution, according to the Opelika-Auburn News.