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Aubie prepares to throw a roll of toilet paper at the oak trees.
(Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR)

The last roll

By Nathan Simone / MANAGING EDITOR | April 20

As toilet paper flew through the air following A-Day, there wasn't a shred of sadness in sight nor tear that needed to be wiped.

Orange defeats Blue at A-Day

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | April 20

The Orange defeated the Blue team 35-14 at Auburn's spring football showcase

The trees were traditionally rolled after a major win for Auburn. (Katherine McCahey / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

The final rolling of Toomer's

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | April 19

They never achieved any feats on the football field to compare with the likes of Pat Sullivan, Bo Jackson and Cam Newton, and they never led groups of young men to victory as Ralph "Shug" Jordan and Pat Dye did, yet they are as much a part of Auburn football history as any of them.

Chris Serwan is a 2012 graduate in international business and was a spectator at the Boston Marathon when the bombs detonated Monday, April 15. (Courtesy of Chris Serwan)

Auburn grad gives account of being yards away from second explosion during Boston Marathon

By Robert Lee / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | April 18

Chris Serwan was only yards away when the second bomb detonated in Boston Monday, April 15.

Toomer's Corner will be undergoing several changes over the next few months. (Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR)

Trustees approve 4.5 percent tuition increase

By Staff Report | April 18

At the Auburn University Board of Trustees meeting Friday, April 12, approvals for the Student Activity Center renovation architect, Toomer's Corner redevelopment architect, Telfair Peet Theatre addition budget increase and tuition increase.

SGA approves expansion fund for Tiger Stomp

By Evan Isbill / WRITER | April 18

April 15th Senate approved an Expansion fund for the Black Student Union for the amount $9,264. The fund is being allocated to BSU in the hopes of expanding their annual event: Tiger Stomp.

Cullen Wacker up to bat. (Courtesy of Auburn Athletics)

Auburn tops Samford 6-2

By Lance Davis / SPORTS WRITER | April 16

Auburn took the lead against Samford with a two-run seventh and capped the game with a three-run ninth inning to beat the Bulldogs 6-2 Tuesday, April 16, in Birmingham.

Scott Carr (Courtesy of Auburn Athletics)

Associate AD Scott Carr, AORTA members confirmed safe after three explosions at Boston Marathon

By Staff Report | April 15

Associate Athletics Director for Communications Kirk Sampson confirmed Senior Associate Athletics Director Scott Carr was present at the Boston Marathon today, but only as a spectator, and is safe.

Michael O'Neal rounding out a pitch against Georgia. (Courtesy of Auburn Athletics)

Auburn baseball loses winning streak against Georgia

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | April 13

After winning the first two games Auburn was not able to complete the series sweep in game two of a double header against Georgia in a disappointing 7-1 loss on Saturday, April 13.

T.J. Davis (left), Ricardo Louis (center) and Ryan White (right). (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst / AUBURN ATHLETICS PHOTOGRAPHER)

Auburn kicks off second half of spring practice

By George Nunnelley / WRITER | April 11

Coach Gus Malzahn's high standards and expectations were on display during Auburn's first practice since Saturday's scrimmage and start to the second half of the spring.

Students for Concealed Carry set up a booth on the concourse to promote their favored gun policies. ( Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR)

Empty holsters, open minds

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | April 10

Students for Concealed Carry protest for adults with pistol permits to be able to carry on campus.

Opponents to the abortion display protest opposite the massive signs. (Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR)

The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform is pro-life on the concourse

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | April 8

On an average day on Auburn's campus, there are usually organizations on the concourse that are handing out flyers or raising money for a cause.

McNeil (center) walks into the Lee County Justice Center as reporters ask questions. (Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR)

Mike McNeil pleads guilty

By Chandler Jones / Community Reporter | April 8

Mike McNeil, the former Auburn safety accused of a March 2011 armed robbery, plead guilty to robbery in the first degree and was arrested the morning of Monday, April 8.

Q&A with controversial Roopstigo.com founder and former Plainsman sports editor Selena Roberts

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | April 6

Roopstigo.com founder and former Plainsman sports editor Selena Roberts agreed to answer questions about her recent controversial article, "Auburn's Tainted Title: Victims, Violations and Vendettas for Glory," and the subsequent national reaction

Mike McNeil denied change of attorney, trial to proceed April 8

By Chandler Jones / Community Reporter | April 5

The trial of former Auburn safety Mike McNeil will proceed normally Monday, April 8 at the Lee County Justice Center.

Mike McNeil, former Auburn safety. (Emily Adams / PHOTOGRAPHER)

Auburn football accused of NCAA violations

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | April 3

Former Auburn safety Mike McNeil, with the help of Roopstigo.com writer Selena Roberts, has accused the football program of multiple NCAA violations going back to the Tommy Tuberville era in 2007.

Pat Dye trims trees at Quail Hollow Gardens, his Japanese maple tree farm. (Jherrica Luckie / WRITER)

Pat Dye and Spring Fling comes to the Plains

By Jherrica Luckie / WRITER | April 3

After six months of planning, the school of forestry and wildlife sciences will host their first "Spring Fling and Outdoor Expo" Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 at the Crooked Oaks Hunting Preserve and Quail Hollow Gardens.

College of Ag helps students separate Fact from Fiction about food at "Ag Week" event.

By Jherrica Luckie / WRITER | April 1

Students filled Langdon Hall's seats and floor to learn facts and end the myths about the food they eat at the "Feed Me... the truth about my food" event on Monday from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Hasina Muhammad goes for two against Drexel. (Courtesy of Auburn Athletics)

Women's Basketball falls in Round of Eight

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | March 30

It was a good run for women's basketball, winning three straight WNIT games, but the team fell in the Round of Eight Saturday, March 30, losing to Drexel 56-43.

Auburn equestrian team advances to championship round

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | March 29

Tigers defeat Texas A&M, will face South Carolina Saturday