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The Toomer's Oaks were allegedly poisoined by Harvey Updyke Jr. after the 2010 Iron Bowl. (Katherine McCahey / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Losing our roots

By Lance Davis / SPORTS WRITER | February 7

University announces final rolling of Toomer's Oaks, future landscaping plans to be announced A-Day, April 20.

National Signing Day

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR, Andrew Yawn / SPORTS REPORTER | February 6

As National Signing Day unfolds, The Plainsman will keep tabs on which recruits become members of the Auburn family

Lauren Berger was included on Business Week Magazine's annual list of Young Entrepreneurs 25 Under 25. (Courtesy of InternQueen.com)

Young entrepreneur to speak at Career Center

By Eva Woghiren / WRITER | February 5

The Career Center will be hosting guest speaker Lauren Berger, an internship expert, at Auburn Wednesday, Feb. 6.

Students line up for lunch at the Munch truck outside Parker Hall. The Munch truck specializes in Asian cuisine. (Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR)

Lunchin' at Munch

By Amber Franklin / WRITER | February 2

Parked on the Roosevelt Concourse, Munch is the newest food truck to roll onto Auburn's campus.Munch specializes in Asian cuisine and is bringing fresh, healthy variety to students.

Naveenan Thiagarajan, doctoral student in mechanical engineering, worked with Oregon State students to research a cooling system for
space electronics. (Courtesy of Naveenan)

Student researches cooling system in NASA aircraft

By Jessa Pease/ WRITER | January 16

Naveenan Thiagarajan's flight aboard NASA's Vomit Comet gave wings to his experiment when it was judged to be the best at the American Society for Gravitational and Space Research Conference in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 1.

Nick Marshall commits to Auburn. (Courtesy of Garden City Community College Athletics)

Tigers receive commitment from top JUCO quarterback

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | January 14

Head coach Gus Malzahn and his staff have received a commitment from another junior college recruit in Nick Marshall

Ellis Johnson, newly named defensive coordinator, brings 16 years of SEC experience to Auburn. His most recent position was head coach at Southern Miss.
(Courtesy of Southern Miss Athletics)

Meet the new coaches

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | January 13

While most were enjoying a winter break free of stress, head coach Gus Malzahn was assembling a new staff of coaches that have more than 100 combined years of SEC coaching experience.

Miss New York and Opelika native Mallory Hagan was crowned Miss America in Las Vegas. (Courtesy of Associated Press, Isaac Brekken)

Opelika native crowned Miss America

By Anna Beth Jager / INTRIGUE REPORTER | January 13

Twenty-three year old Mallory Hagan, the newly crowned Miss America, hails from Opelika, AL.

Tigers remain undefeated in the SEC

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | January 12

The Auburn men's basketball team, led by seniors Frankie Sullivan and Rob Chubb, defeated in-conference opponent South Carolina Saturday, Jan. 12.

New Coach Gus Malzahn arrives in Auburn with a warm welcome. (ROBERT E. LEE / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF)

Auburn 2012: A Year in Review

By Elizabeth Wieck / INTRIGUE EDITOR | January 11

The year 2012 proved to be full of tumult, change, sadness, victory and loss for the University and its students. To sum it all up, here is a list of the top ten happenings around cam- pus during the past year...

Junior quarterback Clint Moseley (number 15) has decided not to return to Auburn's football team for his senior season.
(Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Clint Moseley leaves Auburn's football team

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | January 10

Junior quarterback Clint Moseley has decided not to return to Auburn's football team for his senior season.

Senior Rob Chubb tries to get around 2 LSU defenders to get a basket.
(Katharine McCahey / PHOTOGRAPHER)

Men's basketball takes home a win against LSU

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | January 10

The Auburn men's basketball team won 68-63 in the team's first SEC game of the season Wednesday, Jan. 9 at home against LSU (9-3), improving the Tigers to a 7-7 record.

Auburn freshman James McCollum
passed away on Monday, Dec. 31. (Courtesy of Beth McQuitty)

Freshman murdered in Montgomery during break

By Abigail O'Brien / COMMUNITY WRITER | January 9

James Thomas McCollum was known for his joy, loyalty to those he cared for and his love for "The Loveliest Village on the Plains."

Updyke trial set for April 8

By Zeke Turrentine / OPINIONS EDITOR | January 9

The man accused of poisoning the Toomer's Corner oaks has had his trial set by a Lee County judge for April 8 after a hearing Wednesday with Lee County District Attorney Robbie Treese and defense attorney Margaret Young Brown.

A view of Lake Saugahatchee from the 18th green of the Links course at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National. (Ethan Bernal / WRITER)

Grand National essential to Opelika-Auburn economy

By Ethan Bernal / WRITER | January 1

Hidden in the secluded woods of Opelika on Lake Saugahatchee lies a 600-acre sanctuary for golf enthusiasts.

Malzahn hires Rodney Garner as defensive line coach, assistant head coach

By Lance Davis / SPORTS REPORTER | December 22

Former Auburn offensive lineman Rodney Garner has been hired by Gus Malzahn to be the Tigers' defensive line coach and assistant head coach.

Leonard denied bond by judge

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY EDITOR | December 19

The Montgomery man accused of shooting and killing three men at an Auburn apartment complex in June has been denied bond by a Lee County judge.

Christian Westerman (Courtesy of 247sports.com)

Westerman transfers to Arizona State

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | December 12

Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Christian Westerman has reportedly transferred to Arizona State

Chris Denson (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Auburn routs Grambling State in best showing of season

By John Burns / SPORTS REPORTER | December 11

The men's basketball team, after being off more than a week, had a strong showing Tuesday, Dec. 11 against Grambling State, winning 92-42.

Desmonte Leonard turned himself in to authorities last night at 7:57 p.m. to Montgomery officials.

Leonard requests bond

By Sydney Callis / COMMUNITY REPORTER | December 11

Desmonte D. Leonard, the man indicted in the June 9, 2012 shooting, wants bond.