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Gnu's Room to host Taste of Spain

By Katelyn Gaylor / WRITER | February 24

Looking for a way to spice up your Saturday night? Look no further.

Fortner's farewell

By Rachel Cooper / WRITER | February 23

Women's basketball coach Nell Fortner announced her resignation Tuesday.

People of the Plains

By John Holtrop / WRITER | February 23

Aaron 'Will' Willing was only 19 when he was sentenced to 15-45 years in prison.

Architect checks out Auburn Depot

By Alison McFerrin / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | February 23

The Auburn Depot may have a potential buyer after nine years of vacancy.

EAMC celebrates life with four-part fundraiser

By Alison McFerrin / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | February 23

The East Alabama Medical Center Foundation is holding its four-part Celebrate Life event Friday and Saturday.

Museum reveals East Alabama's past

By Kendall Wangman / WRITER | February 23

Nestled in the historic district of downtown Opelika, the Museum of East Alabama houses an eclectic mix of artifacts, from an Indian canoe dating to 350 B.C. to a living room parlor scene set up with Gov. William James Samford's furniture and his hat.

New institute furthers fight against hunger

By Katelyn Gaylor / WRITER | February 23

The Auburn University Board of Trustees decided Feb. 3 to establish the International Hunger Institute following a proposal from the College of Human Sciences.

Auburn, Opelika to host Arbor Day festivities

By Elizabeth Bonner / WRITER | February 23

Auburn and Opelika are gearing up for the annual Arbor Day celebrations.

County unites in plan to improve recycling

By Kristen Oliver / COMMUNITY EDITOR | February 23

It's the time of year when Lee County is looking to go green.

Auburn Area Community Theater presents 'Once on This Island'

By Hope Burleson / WRITER | February 19

Auburn Area Community Theatre will present the opening performance of "Once on This Island Jr." Feb. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center.

Cooper Library to promote Alabama author at Brown Bag Lunch

By Ethan Bernal / WRITER | February 19

The Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library has invited Brannon Sirmon to speak at the library's Brown Bag Lunch event Tuesday. The Brown Bag Lunch is a free event held approximately once a month to promote reading and local authors.

Mardi Gras in full swing in Mobile, New Orleans

By Austin Lankford / WRITER | February 18

Open up the moon pies and let the beads fly because Mardi Gras festivities are about to begin.

Ex-boyfriend, student suspect in burglary, arson case

By Nick Bowman / OPINIONS EDITOR | February 17

Autumn Goletz returned to her home Thursday to find her front door forced open.

Dean of the College of Agriculture arrested for driving under the influence

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | February 17

William Batchelor, dean of the College of Agriculture, was arrested this morning for driving under the influence.

An Apology to the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts

By Plainsman Staff | February 17

Because of a typographical error and a technological glitch, a story was posted that incorrectly identified the defendant in a recent DUI case as the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. The defendant is, in fact, the dean of the College of Agriculture.

Auburn goes Owen

By Nick Bowman / OPINIONS EDITOR | February 16

Cheers, roars and applause filled the Quad when Owen Parrish was announced as the new SGA president at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday.

Sundilla concert series welcomes Chuck Pyle to the stage

By Jessa Pease/ WRITER | February 16

Sundilla Acoustic Concert Series is bringing the West to Auburn in a concert featuring the "Zen Cowboy" at the Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Friday.

People of the Plains

By Alison McFerrin / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | February 16

Five days a week, three people take upon themselves the responsibility of 1,500 teenagers.