News

'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.

Cosplayers' Association at Auburn brings characters to life

By Jordan Hays | Copy Editor | September 23

Members of the Cosplayers' Association at Auburn bring characters from popular culture to campus.

Auburn falls to No. 6 LSU in rainy Baton Rouge

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | September 22

After a rainy night in Baton Rouge, Auburn falls to No. 6 LSU Tigers 35-21 dropping them to 3-1 on the season and 1-1 in SEC play.

Tigers will face first real test of the season against LSU

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | September 21

Last Saturday night's victory against the Mississippi State Bulldogs was a great victory for the Tigers.

Ludacris and Mike Epps to headline Jungle Jam at Auburn Arena

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | September 20

Three-time Grammy Award winner Ludacris, and comedic actor Mike Epps will be coming to the Auburn Arena, Friday, Oct. 4 for the inaugural Jungle Jam Madness.

Auburn goes greener for Game Day Challenge

By Derek Herscovici / CAMPUS WRITER | September 20

As the tailgate waste on Auburn's campus continues to reach unprecedented levels, University recycling programs have taken a different approach to keeping the school clean and green.

Officials weigh in on proposed property tax

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | September 19

Most of Auburn anticipates the result of a coming Sept. 24 highly controversial vote regarding an increase in Auburn's property tax.

Video: Talkback Tuesdays | The New Toomer's Corner

September 18

The Auburn Tiger's are off to a great start winning their first three home games of the season but celebrations are not the same.

Pulitzer Prize winner to speak at Auburn University

By Staff Report | September 18

Hank Klibanoff, co-author of a definitive and Pulitzer Prize-winning work on American journalism during the Civil Rights Era, will speak at Auburn University on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 3 p.m. in Tichenor Hall 215.

SGA funds Miss Auburn in addition to budget cuts for other organizations

By Derek Herscovici / CAMPUS WRITER | September 16

The Student Government Association deliberated on its budget and other important topics for the 2013 fall semester Monday, Sept. 16th, with many notable changes coming into effect.

R-E-S-T-I-T-U-T-I-O-N, find out what in means to me

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | September 16

Fans, foliage and freedom have paid the price following Harvey Updyke's poisoning of the Toomer's Oaks in 2010.

Auburn ends SEC losing streak with comeback win against Mississippi State

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | September 15

Auburn ended its 11-game SEC losing streak with a wild come from behind, 24-20, victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Video: This Week on the Plains | 9.13.2013

September 14

Welcome to "This Week On The Plains", our new weekly round-up style video that will showcase interesting articles from each week's issue of The Plainsman the morning that the paper is put out for printing.

Top five Miss Homecoming chosen

By Derek Herscovici / CAMPUS WRITER | September 13

Top five Miss Homecoming candidates were chosen at callouts on Cater Lawn at 9 p.m. Sept. 12.

Top 21 2013 Homecoming Candidates revealed

By Ben Ruffin / COMMUNITY WRITER | September 11

The Cater Hall Lawn once again erupted in cheers tonight as members of the Student Government Association read off the lucky 21 contestants left in the Homecoming race.

Gov. Bentley declares September Natural Preparedness Month

By Derek Herscovici / CAMPUS WRITER | September 11

On the 12th anniversary of the fall of the World Trade Center towers Gov. Robert Bentley declared the month of September as National Preparedness Month at the ninth annual Ready Alabama Day at Auburn University.

Cater Lawn labyrinth commemorates Sept. 11

By Derek Herscovici / CAMPUS WRITER | September 11

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 marks the 12th anniversary since the World Trade Center towers were attacked by terrorists, sending the nation and the rest of the world into a climate of increased hostility and wariness.