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Two men arrested after high-speed chase, foot pursuit

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | May 11

At about 2:30 p.m. an APD officer on patrol attempted to pull over a vehicle traveling on Shug Jordan Parkway near Donahue Drive. A pursuit ensued for several blocks.

Auburn chefs collaborate for the first Downtown Family Supper

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | May 11

Auburn residents had the opportunity to dine in the street on May 10, 2018 at 6 p.m. on Tichenor Avenue at the first Downtown Family Supper.

Trump pulls US out of Iran nuclear deal and announces sweeping new economic sanctions

By By Noah Bierman and Tracy Wilkinson | Tribune Washington Bureau | May 9

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is pulling the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal, the most consequential foreign policy decision of his presidency so far.

EDITORIAL | Student newsrooms are struggling, need your support

By Editorial Board 2018 | May 9

The Auburn Plainsman has been around longer than The Creed. Longer than the rolling of Toomer’s Oaks.

Veterinary College commencement celebrates the graduation of 120 doctors

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | May 8

Auburn’s series of spring commencement ceremonies came to a close Tuesday night as the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine conferred 120 degrees to its 111th graduating class.

Harrison School of Pharmacy recognized 141 distinguished graduates

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | May 8

The Harrison School of Pharmacy honored students receiving their doctor of pharmacy, doctor of philosophy and master of science degrees on May 8.

Mother's Day events in Auburn, Opelika happening this weekend

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | May 8

Mother's Day is coming up sooner than expected and families are looking for just the right way to celebrate their favorite mothers, wives and grandmothers.

The graduation processional begins on Sunday, May 6, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Harbert College of Business awards more than 600 degrees at spring ceremony

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | May 8

Family, friends and faculty gathered in the Auburn Arena late Sunday afternoon to celebrate the spring commencement for both undergraduate and graduate degrees for the Raymond J.

Plainsman's Choice | Find Auburn's best of the best here

By The Auburn Plainsman Staff | May 7

The Auburn Plainsman staff have chosen Auburn's best of the best. Congratulations to the winners and keep an eye out for The Plainsman seal of approval in the windows of those listed below.

Police tape on North Gay Street in Auburn, Ala., on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.

Police arrest Dadeville man after grand jury returns indictment on felony child sex abuse charge

By Staff Report | May 7

The Auburn Police Division arrested a 43-year-old from Dadeville, Alabama, Clifford Earl Williams, after a grand jury issued an indictment charging him with sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years of age.

Auburn 24-year-old charged with first-degree rape, sodomy

By Staff Report | May 7

Auburn Police said Monday that Augustine was identified as the person responsible for forcibly sexually assaulting an 18-year-old female victim on Saturday.

Auburn alum brings yoda to life, shares knowledge with Auburn students

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | May 7

Look into the eyes of Yoda, Iron Man and Davy Jones — see the way their lips curl, their smiles form and eyes roll.

College of Liberal Arts awards over 500 degrees in Monday ceremony

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | May 7

College of Liberal Arts students have been watching their peers in other schools walk the graduation stage all weekend.

More than 500 students receive degrees from colleges of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, Education, Agriculture

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | May 6

Students from the College of Education, the College of Agriculture and the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences gathered at 1 p.m.

Afternoon commencement ceremony celebrates graduation of 681 students

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Editor | May 5

At 2 p.m. in the Auburn Arena, 681 Auburn students received their diplomas officially graduating from the University and becoming alumni.

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering graduates 571 students this spring

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | May 5

On May 5 at 10 a.m., Auburn University held the Spring Commencement Ceremony for the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering for both undergraduates and graduates in the Auburn Arena.

Over 4,000 degrees to be awarded throughout spring commencement

By Staff Report | May 5

Five ceremonies will see 4,032 degrees awarded to new Auburn graduates over the next three days. From May 5-7, ceremonies will be held in Auburn Arena and two professional schools will host their ceremonies on May 8. Susan Stroy, 1981 graduate and CEO of American Water Works; Randall Ennis, 1983 graduate and CEO of World Poultry Foundation; and Melanie Barstad, 1975 graduate and former president of women's health for Johnson & Johnson will speak at the commencement ceremonies. Auburn will award 89 doctoral degrees, 695 master’s degrees, four education specialist degrees, 141 pharmacy degrees, 120 veterinary medicine degrees and 2,983 bachelor’s degrees.