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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.