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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 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.

Family of toddler who drowned in grease trap sues Bruster's Ice Cream, City of Auburn for wrongful death

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | May 4

Sadie Grace Andrews died in October 2017 after drowning in what a recently filed lawsuit alleges was a faulty and improperly maintained grease trap.

Two men charged with burglary of Opelika Road business

By Staff Report | May 3

No property was removed from the Opelika Road business, according to police.

Auburn man charged with stealing firearms

By Staff Report | May 3

According to police, the weapons were recovered and are valued at over $1,000.

President of Emerge creates her own path through involvement

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | May 1

Sydney Nicholas, a fourth-generation Auburn student, was hesitant to come to the Plains because she didn’t want to be seen as merely following in her family’s footsteps.

Lynching memorial calls attention to history of racial injustice in America

By Rowland Sauls | Staff Writer | May 1

“Lynching’s purpose was to strike terror. Lynching was political.”

Male student leader of the year, mechanical engineer finds himself in investment banking

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | May 1

Jordan Carr found himself in this situation a few years ago, but he had no idea that by the end of his senior year, he would find himself pursuing a career in investment banking.

Hollywood takes The Plains: 'Life of the Party' brings the party to finals week

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | May 1

On a scorching day of Alabama's spring, Melissa McCarthy and the cast from "Life of the Party," threw toilet paper, day drank at Moe's and walked a red carpet to the sound of "Bodda Getta" and "War Eagle."

Melissa McCarthy, husband donate $50,000 to Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | April 30

With shakers and a massive check for $50,000 in hand, Melissa McCarthy, her husband and co-stars from "Life of the Party," smiled for photos in front of the Auburn University sign.

University announces commencement speakers for spring graduation

By Staff Report | April 30

Three Auburn University alumni will be speaking to new graduates at the 2018 spring graduation ceremonies this week.