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Meet the three candidates for SGA president

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor , Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor and Eduardo Medina | Enterprise Editor | January 31

Three candidates are seeking the office of SGA president. Learn more about them on ThePlainsman.com

Brooks Jones wants to 'unite the student voice' if elected SGA president

By Eduardo Medina | Enterprise Editor | January 31

“I want people to know that we’re all one, we’re equal,” Jones said. “Being able to instill that mindset can make change.”

SGA presidential candidate Daniel Calhoun promotes inclusivity within the Auburn Family

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | January 31

According to Calhoun, his platform’s diversity component will strive to make every student feel welcome in the Auburn Family. 

'It's feasible': SGA presidential candidate Mary Margaret Turton has a plethora of ideas to bring to campus if elected

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | January 31

“That’s why I want to do this — to give that opportunity to all students,” Turton said.

Auburn researcher says adding rules to protect player safety in football would decrease viewership

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | January 31

Over the years football has advanced and changed, adapting to medical research and findings. Americans love the sport, but if new research were to result in an increase in regulations, would fans still be interested?

Amazon Lockers come to campus

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | January 29

A new addition to the Student Center, the Amazon Locker is a self-service kiosk that allows students and faculty to send their Amazon packages to a secure, convenient place.

Auburn's School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences to be featured on Alabama Public Television, will hold free screening

By Staff Report | January 28

Auburn's School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences and its research will be featured in a series on Alabama Public Television. The school will host a free screening of the series on Wednesday, Feb. 13.

Governor issues state of emergency for Alabama

By Staff Report | January 28

The National Weather Service has not issued any warnings for Lee County as of 3:30 p.m. on Monday.

College of Human Sciences to offer new philanthropy and nonprofit studies major in fall

By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | January 27

""“Philanthropy and nonprofit studies was already offered as a minor and came from our women’s philanthropy program,” said Louisa Wood, College of Human Sciences student services coordinator. “It was doing extremely well, so we decided to go ahead and make a change.”

Police identify man arrested Thursday on campus after foot pursuit

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | January 25

The foot pursuit and the arrest happened during prime class time Thursday, and dozens of students witnessed the dramatic incident. At some points, police had weapons drawn during the chase.

Gas tax, prisons, higher ed funding: Auburn lawmakers preview the 2019 legislative session

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | January 25

The Legislature recently held its organizational session, and lawmakers will return to Montgomery in March to get to work. On the agenda: a gas tax and a massive plan to build or lease new prisons.

Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority returns to campus

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | January 24

After a three-year suspension, Auburn’s Kappa Chi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, a historically black National Pan-Hellenic Council sorority, has returned to campus.

Police arrest man near Student Center after traffic stop leads to foot chase

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief and Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | January 24

The vehicle stopped after a "brief pursuit," police said, and a 25-year-old man from Macon County attempted to flee on foot. When officers caught up to him, he resisted arrest.

Preparing for the worst: Shutdown may soon affect housing, food assistance in Auburn

By Eduardo Medina | Enterprise Editor | January 24

Their homes could soon be at the mercy of the country’s longest government shutdown — so long as the stalemate in Congress stands and funding for housing and urban development remains dry.

Jule Collins Smith Museum names new director

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | January 23

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art has announced Cynthia B. Malinick as its new director and chief curator, aiming toward enhancing cultural influence.

Coming soon to Auburn: Another Broken Egg Café

By Carrie Johnson | Lifestyle Writer | January 23

Another Broken Egg Café is coming soon to Auburn and opening its location near the Bent Creek exit for Highway 85.

AUDM tries to raise $100,000 in two-day final push ahead of main event

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | January 23

Fundraise the Roof is Auburn University Dance Marathon’s last big push ahead of the main event in a couple weeks. The goal is to raise $100,000 toward the pledge on just Wednesday and Thursday.

'Our silence makes us vulnerable': Bryan Stevenson on the need to acknowledge racial injustice

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter | January 23

Recognizing the past, Stevenson said, is imperative to move forward.