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Sadye Ball becomes new Panhellenic President

By Samantha Strunk | Campus Writer | December 24

Sadye Ball, junior in sociology, was recently selected to be the next Auburn University Panhellenic President.

​English instructor helps advocate for premature babies

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | December 24

Janelle Green was born prematurely at 32 weeks at four pounds and five ounces. As an adult, Green is an advocate for babies born prematurely.

Students share experiences to encourage others to live on campus

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Writer | December 24

Whether a freshman is deciding to live on or off-campus for their sophomore year or a junior is making their final housing choice of their college career, the time to decide has arrived.

Auburn lecturer publishes literary criticisms on the zombie genre

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | December 24

Literary criticism and zombies are two words not often found in the same sentence, but for Chase Pielak, the two go hand in hand.

Davis Arboretum puts on holiday movie marathon for Auburn community

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | December 24

The Auburn Family will be marathoning classic holiday movies this December. Auburn Parks and Recreation will be putting on the holiday movie marathon with the help of the Donald E.

Mental health app provides free access to students through December

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | December 24

Pacifica Labs is providing free premium access to students through the month of December for their mental health app Pacifica for Stress & Anxiety.

Helena man, 19, charged with downtown burglary, theft of alcohol

By Staff Report | December 22

Auburn police arrested Mackenzie Anderson Pampu, 19, from Helena, Alabama, on Friday.

Q&A Faculty share their excitement over winter break

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | December 21

Excitement is in the air as the University has released for its 25-day winter break and students and faculty break from Auburn for bigger and better things. Sitting down with The Plainsman, a few members of Auburn's faculty share their plans for the duration of the break.

Auburn chef David Bancroft of Acre wins Food Network's ‘Iron Chef Showdown’

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | December 21

The head chef and owner of Acre David Bancroft won Food Network’s “Iron Chef Showdown” Wednesday night.

Council takes another step toward solving Auburn's downtown parking problem

By Alex Hosey | Community Reporter | December 20

The Auburn City Council unanimously approved a resolution approving the payment of $2.33 million for the acquisition of downtown property where the city plans to build a new parking deck.

Harper's clutch shooting lifts Auburn to eighth-straight win

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | December 20

Harper, who had just one field goal in the first 36 minutes, scored 11 of his 17 points in the final four minutes.

Auburn police charge two men for thefts

By Staff Report | December 19

The two men were taken into custody and transported to the Lee County Jail where they are being held on a $108,000 bond.

Leath family owns Christmas tree farm

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | December 14

Jefferson, a little town in North Carolina, is home to a 100-acre Christmas tree farm. Frazier furs grow year-round to the point of their peek.

​Clara and the Nutcracker dance their way to Telfair Peet

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | December 13

The regular opening performance of The Nutcracker will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15. The ballet will present two more regular performances at 2 p.m.

Thoughts expressed at Lee County polling sites

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | December 12

The Alabama Senate race has warranted much attention over the upcoming weeks. On a chilly Tuesday, voters exited the polls at the Boykin Center on Boykin Street and the Clarion Inn and Suites.

Explosion shakes one of New York's busiest commuter hubs

By Staff Report | December 12

The New York City Fire Department said a total of four individuals have minor injuries after the explosion.

Charles Barkley to campaign with Doug Jones at election-eve rally

By Staff Report | December 11

Barkley, who played basketball at Auburn in the 1980s, has been a staunch opponent of Jones' Republican rival, former Chief Justice Roy Moore.

Students can now enjoy Tiger Dining delivery services

By Morgan Kirkland | Campus Writer | December 11

Students can now enjoy Tiger Dining delivery services at RBD.