Letter from the Editor: Au revoir Plainsman
By Kristen Carr | Editor-in-Chief | May 1Everybody tells you that college will go by fast. It’s not like I didn’t believe them, it’s just different when you experience it first-hand.
Kristen is a senior majoring in journalism with a minor in business. She has been with The Plainsman since her freshman year serving as a sports writer, podcast editor and host, and most recently, operations managing editor. Carr is currently the editor in chief of The Auburn Plainsman.
Twitter: @kristencarrau
Everybody tells you that college will go by fast. It’s not like I didn’t believe them, it’s just different when you experience it first-hand.
On March 20, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law SB 129, a bill banning state funding of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, making Alabama one of 36 states that have introduced or passed legislation along these lines. Following the bill's passage, President Roberts and Provost Nathan sent out a joint statement via email emphasizing the university commitment to following state law, as well as affirming "access and opportunity."
Auburn University announced Tuesday that it will unveil a bronze statue of Aubie the Tiger on Saturday, Feb. 24.
Areas of Miller Hall are now open after the building was previously closed on Jan. 12 due to findings of mold in the building, however, classes scheduled to meet in Miller will be moved to alternate classrooms and will meet in those classrooms for the remainder of the spring semester. After initial remediation efforts by the university, Risk Management and Safety will continue to test the air in the building for eight weeks and then periodically following that date.
At 10 p.m. Friday night, the SGA Elections Council announced Grace Crim as the next Miss Auburn on the steps of Cater Hall. Crim is a pre-physician assistant student and junior in nutrition science.
Sarah German possessed an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. As she converted various creative and artistic projects into little businesses growing up, she fell in love with the beginning stages of startups. That trend is continuing with her drive and vision for her non-profit, CureACC.
Following an investigation last week, Auburn University notified employees and students that Miller Hall would be temporarily closed after the offices of Risk Management and Safety and Facilities Management conducted a test of the building and found evidence of microbial growth in the basement of the building.
On Monday, Oct. 16, a special anniversary edition will hit the racks. The purpose of this print edition is not only to celebrate a milestone, it is to honor the legacy of delivering dependable, local news to both our campus and community -- a legacy that has been handed down to us through the years.
Gov. Kay Ivey released a statement this morning responding to two recent letters received in the state from the Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF).
Worship in Neville Arena wasn't the only thing that happened Tuesday night. Towards the end of the service, Jennie Allen, one of the main speakers for the event, ran on stage announcing students had come forward asking to be baptized.
Miller Hall on Jan. 18, 2024 after closure