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An independent, student-run news publication serving the Auburn University community since 1893. https://t.co/DnTB1mNJa7
Auburn, AL
Joined September 2011
Counter-petition to keep LGBT flag in Auburn High classroom receives over 3,700 signatures.
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Foy Hall sign removed after being altered to 'Goy Hall'.
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What makes the Iron Bowl one of the best rivalries in college sports? The fans. Relive the raw energy of Auburn's exciting win over #1 Alabama that lasted from before Corso picked the Tide until late into the night rolling Toomer's. 🎥: Gannon Padgett
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Report: Auburn is Alabama's most educated city
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President-elect Joe Biden has reportedly selected retired Gen. Lloyd Austin, a member of the Auburn University Board of Trustees, to lead the Pentagon. If confirmed, Austin will be the first Black person to serve as the secretary of defense.
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Ada Ruth Huntley, junior in global studies, was announced as the next SGA president Tuesday night. She is the first African American woman to be elected to the position.
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Auburn fans roll trees along College Street in memory of former tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen. http://t.co/HoJ8lmOQ9q.
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There are 30,420 students on this campus. Only 903 of them are black women. And one of them just became SGA president.
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Auburn chef David Bancroft of Acre wins Food Network's Iron Chef Showdown
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Pat Sullivan, the former Auburn quarterback and Heisman trophy winner, has passed away at the age of 69.
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Charles Barkley: "I'm just gonna say this. Four years ago, it was the Kick Six. Today, it's gonna be the Kick Ass." . Chaos and excitement erupted in Jordan-Hare Stadium after Auburn's emphatic victory over #1 Alabama 26 to 14. 🎥: Gannon Padgett
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Auburn's Student Center will soon be dedicated to the University's first Black SGA president, Chief Justice Harold Melton of the Georgia Supreme Court.
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Aubie took home his 10th UCA National Championship on Wednesday in Orlando, Florida, at the Walt Disney World Resort. The championship is Aubie's first since 2016.
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EDITORIAL: Either Auburn needs to take a better look at The Creed it claims to treasure so much, or it needs to abandon it altogether. Nevertheless, it’s just Auburn being Auburn.
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Auburn University is rolling out a vaccine incentive program for the fall semester with fully vaccinated students eligible to win prizes such as a $1,000 scholarship, A-zone parking for the semester and an unlimited meal plan.
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The rolling of Auburn's Oaks was just named the nation's best sports tradition. Who's ready for football season? .
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In 2013, there was the miracle in Jordan-Hare. In 2017, there was a party in Jordan-Hare. Auburn upsets #1 Georgia 40-17 in a dominant performance. "This is why you play college football," Jarrett Stidham explains. 🎥: Gannon Padgett
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The University will not be changing its logo, according to SGA president Mary Margaret Turton who said she spoke with Auburn's chief operating officer following an SGA resolution about the matter.
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Students playing in the snow around midnight on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. Classes are canceled Wednesday at Auburn University.
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Pat Dye, one of the most famous former Auburn football coaches, has died.
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Toomer’s Oaks returning to Auburn Feb. 14 http://t.co/pHdiDOCoKL
http://t.co/5yFYLhJk99.
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Without Anfernee McLemore and Mustapha Heron, Auburn hangs 90 points on the SEC’s top defense as it inches toward the third SEC regular season championship in school history.
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UPDATED: University must allow Spencer to speak in Foy Hall, judge rules. Administrators plan to comply #alpolitics.
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.@dee_ford is in Auburn for the first time after five years of fandom. She wants to thank the Auburn Family for welcoming her with open arms. Read her story here:
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With an 8-5 lead over UGA and only two points left to give out, Auburn equestrian has captured its fifth national championship
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Orange and blue sky over Lassiter's football field. Coincidence? I think not. http://t.co/SLPyhFNxbV.
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BREAKING: Richard Hansen has resigned from his position as dean of the Harrison College of Pharmacy, per an email sent to students and faculty this morning.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Simple request from a Rhode Island seventh grader http://t.co/ZbbPni5f5O
#WarEagle #Goffpride
http://t.co/cYniP3yuxs.
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Breaking: SGA president says, after backlash, Auburn will not change its logo.
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Sunisa Lee (@sunii567) is a 17-year-old Olympic favorite who recently signed with the Tigers. Throughout 2020, she has faced challenges and come through the other side. “I just felt like it was one thing after another,” she said.
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Former Auburn gymnast Samantha Cerio smiles during Saturday's commencement ceremony after walking across the stage to receive her diploma. đź“·: @JoshFisherPhoto
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Auburn fans love Auburn, not just when they do well in football.
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Toomer’s Corner is being rolled after Auburn’s win over No. 6 Washington.
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With over 120,000 subscribers, making YouTube videos is no longer just a hobby — it has become a full-time job and pays this student's bills.
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Frank Thomas, the only SEC player currently in the Baseball Hall of Fame, was honored with a statue at Plainsman Park on Saturday. Thomas is the first Auburn baseball player to have a statue built in his honor.
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Students at Auburn University are protesting the recent Grand Jury decisions in Ferguson and New York http://t.co/sh2yy5Huo5.
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Octavia Spencer has kept her love for Auburn close to heart throughout her successful career as an actress. Thanks to inspiration from her mother, Spencer found her calling and has continued to give back to Auburn students.
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Unite Auburn is an organization dedicated to uniting college students to lift up the name of Jesus. Unite held an event in Neville Arena on Sept. 12, 2023, where over 100 people were baptized following the event.
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Cam Newton won't walk at graduation: "I don’t want to take away from the people graduating.". http://t.co/fmFGVf9beI
http://t.co/JezNYi5cM3.
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COLUMN: Editor-in-chief of The Plainsman a "girl who’s never really cared about sports in her life," discusses the impact Carnell “Cadillac” Williams has had on her life as he became the first Black head coach at Auburn University.
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Last spring, Richard Hansen, dean of the college of pharmacy, sexually harassed a student at an off-campus bar. To obtain documents related to his corrective action, she was told she needed a court-issued subpoena.
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Cadillac is back: Former Auburn running back returns to campus to finish degree. http://t.co/qSda9CQtKv
http://t.co/Vtdi0aX1jR.
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Malzahn concludes his press conference with. "This is DEFINITELY a Waffle House night.".
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Wheelchair basketball team crowned national champs
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Casey Mize is the first Auburn player to be selected No. 1 overall in program history. Mize has led the Tigers to their first Super Regional berth since 1999.
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Hey Day brings baby tiger to Auburn's campus http://t.co/2yYh1lXS9N
#babytiger
http://t.co/s1NUKNfnJs.
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Auburn University has expanded the Brewery Science program to include a Master’s of Science degree. Not only is it one of the first degrees of its kind, the program is also completely online.
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EDITORIAL | This week's edition of The Plainsman will be our last weekly print publication. Starting in March, we will be an online news source. This is a big difference, but we are an organization that has never been afraid of change. More:
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Diplomas of memoriam are displayed in the Student Center to honor the students who passed away during Winter Break. http://t.co/HnnbC90sOE.
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Pat Dye, one Auburn football's most well-known coaches, tests positive for the coronavirus.
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COLUMN: Having a wheelchair-accessible seating row is simply not enough to accommodate disabled students and make going to games an enjoyable experience.
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That top 10 feeling. The Tigers rank 8th in the latest polls.
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FINAL: No. 7 Auburn 43, No. 25 Georgia 38. One of the biggest plays in Auburn history sets up one of the biggest Iron Bowls of all-time.
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Even if they can't come into work, all employees — including student employees — will be paid during the campus closure caused by the spread of coronavirus, according to an email from Auburn University Human Resources.
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Following a planned protest at Toomer’s Corner on Sunday evening, an unnamed counter-protestor attacked a pro-Palestinian protestor before fleeing.
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Sam Armas, the first player in Auburn wheelchair basketball history to score 1,000 career points, said the team still struggles to earn the same respect other programs get.
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Auburn University cancels classes on Wednesday ahead of severe weather, per OCM.
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Fans celebrate Auburn's 26-10 win over Texas A&M by rolling the trees near Toomer's Corner. #aubvstamu @AuburnU
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We're covering protests at Auburn. The protests have already resulted in violent encounters. #RichardSpenceratAU 📸: @MBishopPhotos
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Toomer's is rolled the second time tonight following Michigan State's win over Ohio State. http://t.co/gbr5MqWNs8.
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Auburn police say this is not being taken lightly. Officers are searching campus now. If you see anything, please notify the police at once.
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City Council approved the construction of Krispy Kreme at the front of Auburn Mall. @AuburnU.
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For the first time in Auburn basketball’s 116 year history, the Tigers are the No. 1 team in the nation.
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On Monday, Auburn announced plans to unveil statues honoring a few of the most recognized members of the Auburn football family. Pat Dye, Cliff Hare and Shug Jordan will be forever memorialized on Friday's unveiling.
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.@AuburnBaseball defeats NC State 15-7, sweeping the Raleigh Regional and earning its first Super Regional berth since 1999
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Bri Thomas, who could be first black woman elected SGA president, hopes to be 'advocate-in-chief'
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Auburn City Council approves alcohol license for multiple AU athletic facilities .
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Student who chased Toomer's fire suspect: 'Not today'.
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Ole Miss WR Laquon Treadwell tweets prayers for Duke Williams. #WarEagle
http://t.co/oP5DYNQArW.
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Melissa McCarthy, husband donate $50,000 to Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center.
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The #Tigers sharing a post-game prayer with a special mention for #Treadwell. #PrayforTreadwell #AUBvsMISS
http://t.co/RusgSsJYRX.
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"Philip was a bright light this world desperately needed, and his death leaves a void that can’t possibly be filled." - @jayjacobsauad.
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As Auburn basketball works its way into a slate of SEC games, a longtime fan excitedly cheers them on from her courtside seats. That fan is Janie Little, also known as Granny Tiger.
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The Board of Trustees approved the removal of David Bibb Graves' name from campus. Graves was Alabama's 38th governor and had ties to the Ku Klux Klan. Trustees also approved a new policy authorizing them to remove dedications on University-owned property.
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Three Auburn students will compete in the premiere episode of "College Bowl," NBC's rebooted quiz show, tonight at 9 p.m.
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Report: Auburn will not sell alcohol at Jordan-Hare this season
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Auburn's 408 yards of offense were the most given up by Alabama this season
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Whataburger announced plans to open a location on Toomer's Corner in the former Pieology building.
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BREAKING: Auburn extends head basketball coach Bruce Pearl.
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Andy Burcham has been named the Voice of the Auburn Tigers, according to Auburn Athletics and Auburn Sports Properties.
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“I’m grateful to President Dr. Steven Leath and Director of Athletics Allen Greene for their commitment and support. My family is blessed to be a part of the Auburn Family.”
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Auburn's 2013 Iron Bowl victory won the 2014 ESPY for Best Game.
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“Our defense was outstanding. It starts and ends with Walker Kessler,” said head coach Bruce Pearl. “If there’s a better defender, shot-blocker, rim-protector in the country, I haven’t seen him.”.
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The Plainsman won its 27th Pacemaker Award tonight at the College Media Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. Awarded since the late 1920’s, the Pacemaker is often referred to as the “Pulitzer Prize of college journalism.”
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Gogue said that campus operations will resume in the fall, in a May 6 admissions greeting video to incoming freshmen.
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"He was the type of man you would want your daughters to marry." - Coach Malzahn.
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This past year, Auburn’s EAGLES program, a comprehensive transition program for students with intellectual disabilities, graduated its first class of students.
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The crane support has been removed and there are once again two live oaks at Toomer's Corner. http://t.co/yPbu7ANMRy.
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