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Basketball signs top JUCO prospect for second straight year

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | November 13

For the second consecutive year, the No.1 junior college prospect has signed on to play basketball at Auburn. This year, it's guard T.J. Dunans of Columbia State Community College.

Student bouncers secure bars

By Kyle Nazario | Intrigue Editor | November 13

Quixotes was packed Nov. 8, even though it was the Saturday night after Auburn lost to Texas A&M 41-38. After the game, fans of both teams found their way to the bars. The line outside Quixotes stretched to the doors of the Gap next door.

Mayor Bill Ham said new apartment growth is getting out of hand.

Apartment moratorium public hearing scheduled

November 12

Auburn is considering instituting a moratorium that would entail a delay or suspension of the construction of new apartment buildings. A public hearing on the issue is scheduled to take place at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce at 714 E. Glenn Ave. on Monday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Why stores put Christmas products out after Halloween

By Lindsey Raygan | Intrigue Writer | November 12

Jumping from Trick or Treat to Merry Christmas, stores are putting out Christmas products earlier than ever. Dan Padgett, associate professor in the department of marketing, said he personally does not have interest in the Christmas products being displayed early.

Top 5 Miss Auburn candidates announced

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | November 11

The Top 5 candidates for Miss Auburn 2015 were announced Tuesday, Nov. 11 on Cater Lawn. The 2015 candidates are Catherine Taylor, Lauren Jones, Dae Jackson, Caroline Beauchaine and Mi'a Calllens.

Tigers fall to No. 9 in newest CFP rankings

November 11

Upcoming opponents for the Tigers include No. 15 Georgia in Athens this Saturday and No. 5 Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Nov. 29.

UPDATE: Three-car collision at intersection of Glenn Avenue and College Street

November 11

A three-car collision occurred at the intersection of Glenn Avenue and College Street temporarily blocked traffic.

ROTC Cadets presenting the flags in honor of Veterans Day at the Auburn vs. Texas A&M game. (Emily Enfinger | Assistant Photo Editor)

Auburn community honors veterans with ceremony

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | November 11

Patriotism may run through the Auburn community year round, but this week is a day made specifically to honor those who have fought, died, served, and protected our country. This Veterans Day there is plenty for the community to do to honor veterans.

Miss Auburn 2015 top 20 finalists (Charles Tatum | Photographer)

Miss Auburn top 20 finalists selected

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter and Rebecca Oliver l Contributing Writer | November 10

The top 20 finalists for Miss Auburn 2015 were called out Monday, Nov.10 on Cater Hall Lawn.

SGA appoints two remaining executive officers

SGA passes unisex restroom bill

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | November 10

A week after the Student Government Association senate tabled a bill that favored the implementation of unisex restrooms in future buildings on campus, the senate revisited the matter Monday, Nov. 10 at its weekly meeting. The bill passed.

Coaches said defense needs to fix mistakes

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | November 10

After a heartbreaking 41-38 loss on Nov. 8 to Texas A&M, the defense knows they have a lot of work to do and knows what they need to improve on heading into their last three regular season games.

Auburn falls, but stays in top 10 in AP, Coaches Poll

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | November 9

Auburn has fallen to No. 9 in both the AP and Amway Coaches polls following a 41-38 loss to unranked Texas A&M Saturday.

Ricardo Louis #5 runs with ball. Texas A&M's vs. Auburn at Auburn, Ala. on Nov 8, 2014. (Emily Enfinger | Assistant Photo Editor)

Malzahn remains focused despite Auburn's loss to the Aggies

By C.J. Holmes | Sports Writer | November 8

In a game full of pivotal booth reviews and big plays by both offenses, the Aggies were able to capitalize on Auburn's miscues and outlast the Tigers, winning 41-38.

Board of Trustees approves plan to renovate Samford Park

November 7

Thirty descendants of the Toomer's Oaks will be planted in Samford Park in 2016. The Auburn University Board of Trustees met Friday, Nov. 7, and approved a the second phase of a plan to renovate Samford Park including the planting of 30 trees along the sidewalk from Toomer's Corner to Samford Hall.

Survivors and patients connect through group

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | November 7

As part of the Women's Resource Center Women's Initiatives, Connections meets on the third Thursday of every month.

Rhodes Scholarship nominees plan for the future

By Kate Seckinger | Intrigue Reporter | November 6

The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest international fellowship award in the world. Each year, 32 people are selected as Rhodes Scholars, according to its website.

Students react to midterm elections

November 5

Students of both political parties made their voices heard in the elections Tuesday, Nov. 4. Morgan Giddens, chairman of the Auburn College Republicans and senior in accounting, volunteered for Speaker Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn.

The Auburn Plainsman receives national Pacemaker Award

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | November 5

The Auburn Plainsman was recently awarded a national Pacemaker Award during the Associated Collegiate Press/College Media Association National College Media Convention in Philadelphia as one of the best four-year non-daily collegiate newspapers for the 2013-14 year.

Live 2014 midterm election results

November 4

Interactive election results from the 2014 midterm elections.

Sentencing delayed for University Heights shooter

November 4

Sentencing for the University Heights shooter has been delayed until Jan. 7. Desmonte Leonard will now find out if he will spend the rest of his life in prison or be sentenced to death next year, according to an Opelika-Auburn News report.