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Aviation program rewarded for excellence

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | October 4

The Federal Aviation Administration granted Auburn flight school students the recognition of reduced flight hours needed to graduate effective immediately.

This Week On The Plains | 10.03.2013

| October 3

Alumna receives Lifetime Achievement Award, key integration figures return to Auburn University, and Aaron Carter performs in Auburn. All of this and more on This Week On The Plains, which is brought to you by The Auburn Plainsman.

Check your luggage and your baggage before you travel

By Ben Hohenstatt / CAMPUS REPORTER | October 2

Rick Steves is well-known for definitive itineraries, more than a 50 travel books, hundreds of travel-centric television episodes and thoughtful travel plans, but his biggest piece of advice Wednesday afternoon was to leave something at home.

First African-American graduates discuss integration at Auburn

By Derek Herscovici / CAMPUS WRITER | October 1

Segregation is not nearly what it used to be at Auburn University, but its memory and lingering effects still haunt its first generation of integrated students.

Graffiti investigation by APD nets arrest, suspect

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | October 1

The Auburn Police Division is currently investigating a slew of graffiti paintings around the Gay Street and Magnolia Avenue area.

SGA appoints a new student council member

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | September 30

The Senate meeting of the Student Government Association, Sept.30 concluded earlier than normal, as the agenda only highlighted two new orders of business.

Local man looks to gather the social harvest

By Annie Faulk / Community Reporter | September 30

Ryan Lloyd brings relief to those suffering from hunger, both physical and spiritual.

Hotel at Auburn University brews good times

By Jessa Pease / COMMUNITY WRITER | September 29

Lederhosen, sauerkraut, bratwurst and beer -- oh my! The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center hosted its third annual Oktoberfest Sept. 28 from 4-9 p.m. in their parking lot. One-hundred different craft beers and German cuisine, mixed with live music, drew hundreds of people to the event.

Agricultural Auburn, the farm-to-table extravaganza

By Chandler Jones / Community Editor and Annie Faulk / Community Reporter | September 28

Local chefs are redefining the 'harvested yesterday' trend by providing farm-fresh options for consumers

This Week In Sports | 09.27.2013

September 27

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Auburn Waterski Club takes to the lake

By Ashtyne Cole / INTRIGUE WRITER | September 27

Auburn Waterski Club offers the opportunity for students to learn the sport and compete against other colleges.

This Week On The Plains | 09.26.2013

September 26

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Auburn club lacrosse player emulates Grand Theft Auto in Baton Rouge

By Jeffrey Moore / SPORTS REPORTER | September 25

An Auburn lacrosse player made national headlines after allegedly stealing a truck with a passenger inside and hitting nine vehicles during his getaway attempt Saturday, Sept. 21, in Baton Rouge, La.

'The citizens have spoken,' proposed property tax fails to pass

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | September 24

In a day-long vote and nearly month-long campaign, the much contested Auburn City School 9 mil Special Municipal School Tax Election failed.

Vehicle catches fire in Stadium Parking Deck

By Kelsey Davis | Editor-in-Chief | September 24

An empty Buick parked on the second floor of the Stadium Parking Deck caught on fire at approximately 7 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Behind Chick-fil-A lines

By Ben Hohenstatt / CAMPUS REPORTER | September 24

According to Campus Dining, the Student Center Chick-fil-A averages $15,300 in sales per weekday, and during peak hours one customer every 11 seconds.

Freshman Senate Council survives SGA vote 22-10

By Derek Herscovici / CAMPUS WRITER | September 23

The Senate meeting of the Student Government Association on Monday, Sept. 23 was brief, but made important decisions for the future of SGA and organizations around campus.