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Coach Sunny Golloway watches the game from the sideline

Baseball left out of SEC Tournament in year one of Golloway era

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | May 21

Sunny Golloway said his first season as the head baseball coach at Auburn did not end up like he envisioned earlier in the season when he stated the team's goal was to reach Omaha and the College World Series.

OPINION: To rush or not to rush?

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | May 19

If you had told me senior year of high school that I would soon be a member of a sorority, I would've laughed at you. Not that I had anything against Greek life - I didn't know enough about it to form an opinion.

VIDEO: AU student jobs | Camp War Eagle counselors

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | May 19

Camp War Eagle is coming up for those incoming freshman, so here are a few experiences of those who have been in their shoes.

Bolton holds the record for games started in a season with 35. / (CONTRIBUTED)

Former Tigers Bolton and Cody inducted into Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | May 19

Ruthie Bolton and Bill Cody, both former All-Americans at Auburn, were inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF) on Saturday at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel.

An Auburn University sophomore died Tuesday after succumbing to injuries sustained in a two-car accident on Monday.

Auburn University sophomore dies in car accident

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | May 16

An Auburn University sophomore died Tuesday after succumbing to injuries sustained in a two-car accident on Monday.

Getting to know three Camp War Eagle counselors

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | May 13

Camp War Eagle counselors are some of the first people that incoming Auburn students will be meeting. Lauren Romano, sophomore in elementary education; Jessica Schaus, sophomore in nutrition and dietetics; and Joseph Armour, sophomore in math education, are all going to be Camp War Eagle counselors this summer, and have given The Auburn Plainsman a bit of insight as to who they really are.

Chris Davis runs into the end zone for the Auburn touchdown against Tennessee on Saturday.
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2014 NFL DRAFT: Undrafted Tigers find NFL homes through free-agent deals

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | May 10

In addition to the drafted Greg Robinson, Dee Ford, Tre Mason and Jay Prosch, a number of former Auburn Tigers found NFL homes by signing undrafted free-agent contracts with teams shortly after the completion of the draft.

2014 NFL DRAFT: Jay Prosch drafted by Houston Texans in the sixth round

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | May 8

The former two-star recruit is the first Auburn fullback to be drafted since Heath Evans was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft.

DRAFT DAY COVERAGE: Robinson, Ford among potential first-round picks

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | May 7

Fourteen former Auburn Tigers will be anxiously waiting to hear their name called Thursday, May 8 as the 2014 NFL Draft kicks off from the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Senior captain Niclas Carlsson competes in a tournament last season.

Auburn selected to host NCAA men's golf regional

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | May 5

Auburn was selected to host the Auburn Regional, which will be held at Auburn University Club May 15-17.

$Defensive lineman LaDarius Owens, No.10, is handed his degree by Jay Gogue. \0x200B$

Graduation: A new chapter

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | May 4

This weekend, Auburn awarded 566 master's degrees, 93 doctoral degrees, six educational specialist degrees and 2,768 bachelor's degrees.

Toomer's Corner officially poison-free

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | May 2

The soil at Auburn's iconic Toomer's Corner is officially poison-free for the first time since Harvey Updyke initially poisoned the grounds in December of 2010.

Campus Recreation Center to charge $200 fee this summer

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | May 2

Non-enrolled students who continue to live in Auburn over the summer will have to pay a one-time fee of $200 or make payments of $66 per month if they wish to use the Campus Recreation Center.

LIVE UPDATES: Severe weather chances "low," flash flood watch until 7 a.m. Wednesday

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | April 28

The National Weather Service says severe weather chances are "low" tonight throughout central Alabama, including the Auburn area.

Carmike Cinemas opening Tiger 13 Entertainment Complex, Thursday, May 1

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | April 28

Auburn and Opelika will be home to a new movie theatre and will be offering special, grand-opening deals on Thursday, May 1.

Forever Auburn Men: Auburn remembers the lives of nine students

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | April 27

Auburn University took time Sunday, April 27, to honor the lives of nine of students who passed away during the academic year.

Melero leads softball to sweep-clinching win against Texas A&M

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | April 27

The No. 20 Auburn softball team clinched a three-game series sweep over No. 18 Texas A&M on Sunday after crushing the Aggies 9-1 behind a barrage of offense, led by Branndi Melero.

Punt, Bama, Punt hero David Langner passes away

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | April 26

Langner, a defensive back who returned two blocked punts for touchdowns and intercepted a pass during Auburn's 17-16 victory over Alabama in the 1972 Iron Bowl, passed away early Saturday morning, according to multiple reports.

Graduate student creating her own world through art

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | April 26

Cyndi Flint is a storyteller, but not with words. Using ink, colors and textures, the senior in fine art shapes alien landscapes and ancient castles, scenes from a science-fiction movie not yet made.

Softball's Cooper, Melero hit late home runs to earn comeback upset against Texas A&M

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | April 25

Facing a four-run deficit heading into the final inning against Texas A&M on Friday night, the Auburn softball team needed something special to pull off a win.