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DeAngelo Benton. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

DeAngelo Benton suspension lifted, will play Saturday

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | September 12

Social media sources indicate that DeAngelo Benton, the football player accused of provoking Desmonte Leonard on the night of the Auburn shooting earlier this year and suspended from Auburn's team because of an undisclosed team rule, has had his suspension lifted.

G.E.A.R. merchandise is now being sold at Kinnucan's. (Courtesy of Rachel Fisher)

Local non-profit organization creates repurposed goods

By Chandler Jones / WRITER | September 12

Auburn native Kellie Guthrie of the social enterprise Re-Invention has taken her company to a new level with its "Anthropologie meets TOMS Shoes-like" line called G.E.A.R., now sold in Kinnucan's.

Students of the Hunger Studies class discuss and work over their "Why Care?" awareness campaign. (Emily Morris / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Students have a hunger for raising awareness

By Corey Arwood / WRITER | September 11

A university tapping into the potential of social media has become commonplace, but a university using social media to combat world hunger could be groundbreaking.

Domino's on W. Magnolia Avenue was the subject of controversy at the Sept. 4 City Council meeting when Councilperson Arthur Dowdell accused the franchise of refusing to deliver to his neighborhood on the basis of racial discrimination. Dowdell threatened a protest and a possible racial dscrimination lawsuit if action was not taken by the city council to remedy the situation. (Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY EDITOR)

City Council meeting filled with controversy

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | September 10

Accusations of racial discrimination marred the Auburn City Council meeting on Sept. 4.

Auburn's wheelchair basketball team scrimmages against a team from the Shepherd Center during halftime of the Jan. 21 men's basketball home matchup against the University of South Carolina. (Courtesy of Jimmy Rhyne)

Auburn begins intercollegiate wheelchair basketball team

By Anna Faulk / WRITER | September 10

The university's wheelchair basketball team is entering its third season and its \0x8Afirst season in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association's Intercollegiate Division. The team held an open practice Tuesday, Sept. 4 in the Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum.

Missed opportunities plague Tigers after losing SEC opener

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY EDITOR | September 8

In nearly every interview after the game, players and coaches were talking about missed opportunities and mental lapses.

Fans lined up to see the Tigers leave Friday afternoon. (Emily Morris / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Auburn @ Mississippi State preview

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 8

VanGorder's special defensive package, Reese Dismukes and more to watch for in Saturday's game

Auburn defenders Chris Davis, Jonathon Mincy and Darren Bates tackle Charone Peake on Saturday. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Auburn defense now looks to rebound at Mississippi State

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 7

After Clemson defeated Auburn and senior running back Andre Ellington donned the Old Leather Helmet trophy, head coach Dabo Swinney summed up Ellington's success by giving credit to his offensive line.

Some students are critical of the new smoking policy because if students are caught smoking on campus, the only consequence is a verbal nudge in the right direction.

In the ashes

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | September 6

Is the new smoking policy just for show?

The Auburn Bank drive-thru will make way for temporary parking before being incorporated into the city's new plans for the northeast section of Toomer's Corner.(Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Downtown parking deck area to receive $1.3 million facelift

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY EDITOR | September 5

Auburn city officials are putting in motion a $1.3 million plan to liven up the area around the downtown parking deck and its neighbors.

Alleged Auburn shooter Desmonte Leonard indicted by grand jury on six charges, including capital murder

By Zeke Turrentine/COMMUNITY EDITOR | September 4

The man who allegedly shot six people and killed three at University Heights in June has been indicted by a Lee County grand jury on six charges, including capital murder.

Outfielder Jay Gonzalez suspended indefinitely

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 4

Media relations associate director Daniel Froelich confirmed that Gonzalez has been suspended, but the team has no declined comment at this time.

Senior midfielder Ana Cate looks to provide leadership, build on success

By Chandler Jones / WRITER | September 2

Ana Cate has been a force on the Auburn soccer team since she started in 2009. As her senior year begins she prepares to make it the best one yet.

Kiehl Frazier went 6 for 11 with a touchdown and an interception in the first half. (Robert Lee / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF)

Chick-fil-A Kickoff game halftime observations

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 1

After 30 minutes of football, Clemson leads Auburn 13-10.

Auburn arrives in Atlanta to take on Clemson on Friday, August 31, 2012 in Atlanta, GA.

(Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

2012 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game notes

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 1

Quick facts about Saturday's Auburn/Clemson game.

(Courtesy of the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game)

'Tis gameday

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | September 1

In the past few years, Auburn and Clemson have formed the beginnings of a heated rivalry. Already similar in mascot and campus, the recent games played between the two teams have differed no less on the scoreboard.

DeAngelo Benton is unable to stretch and make the catch during Auburn's scrimmage on August 18. Auburn will face Clemson without him due to a suspension for an undisclosed rule violation. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Auburn in good hands despite Benton suspension

By Ali Jenkins/ SPORTS WRITER | August 31

Over the past two seasons, an all-star offensive player has led the Auburn football team.Whether you look at Cam Newton in 2010 or Michael Dyer in 2011, one thing is clear: it was star power that gave the Tigers the competitive edge.

Gene Chizik and the team has gotten a lot accomplished and cut down on many errors since practice started. Chizik said the Tigers were ready to play Clemson and were "focused." (Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers hopeful and focused after last practice

By Eva Woghiren / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | August 30

Coach Gene Chizik described the last football practice before the first game as "focused." The team only plans to do a run-through tomorrow of some plays and work on last minute touch-ups. Tonight was the last night for the guys to get physical out there on the field with each other.

'Tis the season

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR, Robbie Tinsley / SPORTS EDITOR, The Tiger News | August 30

For this year's Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game on Sept. 1, Andrew Yawn, sports editor for The Auburn Plainsman, and Clemson student Robbie Tinsley, sports editor for The Tiger News, answered one another's questions and offered predictions for the teams' first game of the season.

Many new dining options have appeared on campus this semester, all built with money left over from Tiger Card accounts. (Courtesy of Tiger Dining)

Auburn's dining services are bringing new additions to campus with money from leftover Tiger Card dollars

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | August 29

Auburn's dining services are bringing new additions to campus with money from leftover Tiger Card dollars.