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Dowdell speaks on behalf of Tiger Transit employees, route delays possible

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | October 9

After months of complaints from Tiger Transit employees, Auburn City Councilman Arthur Dowdell spoke on their behalf Tuesday, Oct. 9 after he claims he was asked by several employees to represent them.

Locals learn the 'write' way at Auburn Writers Conference

By Chandler Jones / WRITER | October 9

The Auburn Writers Conference will meet for its third-annual event later this month centering on writing identity and voice bringing regional authors and community together for panels and participatory workshops.

Tiger Transit employees strike back

By Benjamin A. Croomes / OPINIONS EDITOR | October 8

On Friday, Oct. 6 and the morning of Monday, Oct. 8 Tiger Transit employees picketed Groome Transportation.

Toys for Tots gets the holidays started early

By Sydney Callis / COMMUNITY REPORTER | October 8

\0x10The Auburn Police Department kicked off\0x91 the 2012 Toys for Tots drive Tuesday, Oct. 2.

The razor's edge: poor offensive performance leads to Tigers' loss

By John Burns / SPORTS WRITER | October 6

Auburn's offense did everything wrong against Arkansas, and the team and fans paid the price as the Tigers lost 24-7.

Worst of the West: AU vs. Arkansas

By John Burns / SPORTS WRITER | October 6

In recent years, the Auburn vs. Arkansas rivalry has helped decide who would win the Western division, but in this particular meeting, it may decide which team is set to \0x87 finish last.

Beam me up, Aubie: Auburn satellite successfully relays 'War Eagle' back to Earth

By Caitlin Wagenseil / WRITER | October 5

When AubieSat1, the first satellite ever built by Auburn students, transmitted the words "War Eagle" back to earth this past summer, it was confirmation of a successful mission.

Former employee of Auburn Medical Clinic arrested

By Hayley Blair / Campus Editor | October 4

Karen Wingard, former employee of the Auburn University Medical Clinic, was arrested Thursday, Sept. 27 for first-degree theft of property.

Art and censorship hot topics at JCSM

By Sydney Callis / COMMUNITY REPORTER | October 4

The combination of politics and fine arts is once again the topic of discussion at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

Sports writers' season review: Andrew Yawn

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 3

The Plainsman's three sports writers took the bye week as a chance to evaluate the team after four games. At 1-3 following the 12-10 loss to LSU Sept. 22, the team had the weekend off to rest and continue to prepare for Arkansas on Oct. 6 at 11 a.m.

Auburn to go all blue on Friday

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | October 2

Auburn residents will have two chances to go "all in" this weekend, as a resolution making Friday, Oct. 5 "All Auburn Blue Day" was approved by City Council at the Oct. 2 meeting.

Robbery trial delayed for accused football players

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY EDITOR | October 2

The trials of former Auburn football players Dakota Mosley, Michael McNeil and Shaun Kitchens were postponed again as the court is waiting for further test results on evidence said attorneys for the accused men.

"Missing" professor found

By Hayley Blair / Campus Editor | October 2

On Sept. 30, the police sought help from Auburn to perform a welfare check on engineering professor Saad Biaz after a domestic incident at his home.

West Longleaf Drive apartments shown to be targets for repeated violence, criminal activity

By Annie Faulk / WRITER | October 2

A string of recent crimes on West Longleaf Drive has students discussing safety.

Quan Bray suspended indefinitely

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | October 1

Wide receiver Quan Bray will not participate in Saturday's game versus Arkansas

Local politicians sound off on White House race

By Sydney Callis / COMMUNITY REPORTER | October 1

With the upcoming election just a little more than a month away, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are in the last stages of explaining their policies and positions to the American public.

Sophomore with passion for orphans raises money for home

By Melody Kitchens | Intrigue Editor | September 30

Raising $110,000 may seem like a lofty goal to some, but for Morgan Dunn, it'll take a little planning--and a lot of faith.

Former Tigers score spots on "The Amazing Race"

By Hayley Blair / Campus Editor | September 29

Former Auburn athlete Caitlin King and friend Brittany Fletcher competed in this season of "The Amazing Race," a reality TV show where teams compete in an international marathon for a million-dollar prize.