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Rogers defeats Hagan to win re-election in 3rd Congressional District
Rogers defeated Democratic challenger Mallory Hagan in the race for the 3rd Congressional District, which includes Auburn and Auburn University.
Female reports possible drugging at fraternity party on Halloween
By Staff Report | November 6A woman has reported that she believes she was involuntarily given a drug at a fraternity party on Halloween night, according to an AU Alert sent via email on Tuesday. The report stated she consumed one beer at the party and woke up with limited memory of the night. She said she was "dizzy and disoriented" ...
Amendments, unopposed races bring Auburn voters to the polls
Rain or shine, Auburn residents are hitting the polls Tuesday morning for Alabama’s general elections. Voters have until 7 p.m. to submit their ballots for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, state supreme court justice, secretary of state and state auditor. The positions of state treasurer ...
SGA passes resolution to join the American Talent Initiative, awaits president's approval
By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 5Auburn's participation in the American Talent Initiative is awaiting approval from University President Steven Leath and other administration after the memorandum proposed by Student Government President Dane Block passed. The memorandum, brought to the floor by Block, entailed Auburn University's ...
Share Meals: Students bring app to campus to fight food insecurity
By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | November 5The basic idea behind the app is to let people know where to get free food. Organizations can post whenever they have an event with free food, and students can also offer to buy a meal for another student.
Gov. Kay Ivey touts her record during plane tour across the state
By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | November 5Republican Gov. Kay Ivey touted her role in job creation to supporters Monday afternoon at one of her final campaign stops before the election Tuesday.
Polls point to Democratic takeover of the House, but here's what could change that
By David Lauter | Los Angeles Times | November 5With the final polls finished, the last ads cut and well over 35 million people already having voted, political operatives in both parties expect Democrats to win back control of the House on Tuesday and make significant gains in state capitals even as Republicans keep narrow control of the Senate.
Need a ride to the polls? Here are your options
You are registered to vote. You've made your decisions. Now, you need a ride. Here are some options for getting to the polls. Do you know of an organization offering rides that we haven't listed? Email us at managing.editor@theplainsman.com. Uber: There will be a "Get to the Polls" button ...
Senate District 27: Tom Whatley runs for third term on experience
By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 5He said he feels confident that his history and work in the legislature is enough to get him re-elected.
Senate District 27: Nancy Bendinger focuses on mental health, education's role with treatment
By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 5Nancy Bendinger, a real estate agent in the area, is running for Senate District 27 against three-time incumbent Tom Whatley, R-Auburn. Bendinger has focused on healthcare, education and jobs throughout her campaign. In terms of healthcare, Bendinger supports the expansion on Medicaid in ...
Students avoid rain to rock out at third annual War Damn Coffee Jam
By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | November 5“We both came because we really enjoy coffee houses and live music," said Carolina Williams, junior in business analytics, who came with her friend. "The event turned out really good, and we enjoyed the music tonight."
House District 79: Mary Wynne Kling supports education lottery, stronger education system
By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 4Kling, the outreach and development coordinator for the Lee County Humane Society, is running against incumbent Republican State Rep. Joe Lovvorn, for House District 79. The district includes most of Auburn.
Miles Fidell and Sadie Robertson speak at IGNITE Auburn
By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | November 4“People were just so gleaned in with expectation of what God was going to do,” Fidell said. “It was the most fun I’ve had preaching and crazy how many people came out.”
From the Ten Commandments to abortion: Here's what to know about the four constitutional amendments on the ballot
By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | November 4If you're going to vote on Tuesday, you'll also see four proposed constitutional amendments on your ballot. These ballot measures require a majority vote on Nov. 6 to be added to Alabama's already lengthy state constitution.
'Made with intention': Bancroft's latest brings the family together
By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 2Everything is a show — a Texas Honky Tonk with natural light — at David Bancroft's long-awaited Bow and Arrow. He wanted to strip out the layers of service to leave a simple, family Sunday lunch at it's core. Those layers of service, the four-course meals and bottle service, are what he's ...
Heather Milam's high school civic teacher taught her the importance of elections. Now she wants to run them.
By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | November 2Milam, 39, supports bringing early voting to Alabama.
John Merrill hopes to continue growing Alabama's voter rolls if re-elected
By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | November 2From 2010 to 2014, Merrill served as the representative for Alabama House District 62, which includes Tuscaloosa, where he settled after attending the University of Alabama. He was elected to serve as Alabama’s secretary of state in 2014 and is now seeking re-election for a second term.
University of Alabama professor discusses race and representation in Hollywood
By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | November 2“Remember that historical precedence, in short answer, are your guiding hands in media,” Warner said. “Media and marginalized people have been typed into iconographic mediated types for centuries."
Civil rights leader Bernard Lafayette discusses involvement with movement, future of country
By Kayla Kelly | Campus Writer | November 2“We must continue to move forward," Lafayette said at the end of his talk. "I feel very good about what is happening right now within our society. Young people, we know you can do it. Stand firm, be informed, study, get involved and prepare to be citizens. History repeats itself; know how to redirect it.”
