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Tim Cook, Apple CEO and Auburn alum, discusses his time spent at Auburn

By Kelsey Davis | Editor-in-Chief | March 11

The Auburn Plainsman's exclusive interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook: ... Cook was a typical Auburn student. He lived on Gay Street. He spent too much time at a shop that used to serve homemade ice cream. He and a group of buddies even broke into Samford Hall one night, climbed to the clock tower, and tried to change the music it played...

Baseball sweeps Mercer on walk-off RBI single from Tella

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | March 9

Auburn baseball won 6-5 Sunday on a two-out RBI single from Tella in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Contestants take the stage to compete on Auburn Sings

By Janiee Rush | Contributing Writer | March 7

With singing competitions like "American Idol" and "The Voice" sweeping the nation, it's no surprise Auburn cashed in on the craze with Eagle Eye TV's "Auburn Sings," Auburn University's first televised singing contest.

The heart, soul and brain of Opelika's The Overall Company

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | March 7

Eclectic, invigorating and rustic; warm, capable and oriented. All words to describe Opelika's the Overall Company and its owners, Jay and Laura Pritchard - present from the moment you walk in the door.

Students utilize caffeine and ADHD medication to pull off all-nighters

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | March 6

The time to climb that mountain known as midterms is fasting approaching, ready or not. Those days and nights of immersive studying might seem like the only way out, but a foolproof, all-nighter routine might be doing more harm than good.

Auburn theatre graduates get technical, pursue careers in production

By Becky Sheehan | Intrigue Reporter | March 5

The most stable career paths in theatre and film are often behind the scenes. From design and production to company management and promotion, it takes a team of talented individuals to get a show up and running.

Corrections officer overcomes challenges to support troubled youth

By Becky Sheehan | Intrigue Reporter | March 5

On Saturday morning, Oct. 24, 1994, fourth grader Earnest Webb was playing backyard football when he felt extreme thirst and exhaustion. The 8-year-old went inside, drank two Pepsi's and then slept for six hours. When he awoke at 7 p.m., shaking and ashen-lipped, his parents rushed him to the emergency room where he slipped into a diabetic coma.

Fifteen former Tigers wow the scouts at Auburn's Pro Day

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | March 4

The Auburn Tigers held Pro Day Tuesday at the indoor football practice facilities, with scouts from numerous NFL teams in attendance.

AU Chamber Choir takes talent and motivation to the biggest stage yet

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | March 4

The Auburn University Chamber Choir hosted Emory University in a joint performance Sunday, March 3, less than a week before they perform at the American Choral Director's Southeastern Conference on their biggest stage yet.

Assistive technology levels the playing field for students with disabilities

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | March 4

Auburn University's Office of Accessibility's purpose is to support students living with mental or physical disabilities as they pursue a higher education. According to Tina Gilbert, assistive technology specialist, one of its most useful tools is assistive technology.

SGA gets the ball rolling with appointments

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | March 3

The 2014-2015 Student Government Associations year began Monday, March 3, with the newly appointed members taking their seats. With no new orders of business on the agenda, John Lemaster, pro tempore and junior in chemical engineering, made a motion to amend the agenda in order to get the SGA ball rolling.

Wrestling club raises money for Wounded Warriors and Children's Hope

By Graham Brooks | Contributing Writer | March 3

Wrestling might not be a varsity-sanctioned sport at Auburn University, but that's not stopping several grapplers across campus. The Auburn University Wrestling Club offers students a chance to be a part of a unique experience where they can hone their skills and compete against other teams across the Southeast.

Offense comes alive in baseball's Sunday win against Presbyterian

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | March 2

After a ninth-inning rally that came up short Friday night, Auburn carried that momentum over to Saturday in a one-hitter and Sunday in a 12-5 victory with 14 hits to win the series over Presbyterian.

Thompson throws one-hit shutout in baseball's victory against Presbyterian

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | March 1

Auburn bounced back in game two in the Presbyterian series Saturday with a 3-0 win under the command of freshman Keegan Thompson, who pitched the first one-hitter for the Tigers since 2002.

Slick Reborn: Auburn student builds a record label for music and fashion

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | February 28

It's mid-afternoon on a Saturday, and there are strange electronic beats coming from the basement. Singer, rapper, dancer and fashion designer Kenny Nevermind, otherwise known as Ken Upshaw Jr., junior in international business, is hunched over a keyboard less than a foot from his bed, rhythmically tapping at low-end notes with two fingers until he settles on a pattern he said he likes.

Women's basketball rallies from 17 points down, outlasts Alabama for double-OT victory

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | February 27

Tyrese Tanner led the Tigers back from 17 down, Hasina Muhammad kept them in the game during two overtime periods, and Brandy Montgomery sealed the victory with several clutch shots in the final minutes for a wild comeback victory against Alabama.

Red Clay Brewing Company, only brewery in the Auburn-Opelika area

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | February 27

Red Clay Brewing Company started out as a homemade hobby. Now, it will be Auburn and Opelika's sole beer manufacturer.

Men's basketball outlasts South Carolina

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 26

The Auburn men's basketball team overcame an abundance of fouls, a record low in attendance and a fan ejection to dispatch the South Carolina Gamecocks 83-67.