William Speigner

2 months ago | theplainsman.com | William Speigner

Note: this article contains sensitive contentLast week, after Auburn’s historic snowfall from Winter Storm Enzo, the blankets of white snow were marred by a racial slur written underneath the window Sasnett Hall, one of the dormitories in The Hill residential community of Auburn's campus. A picture of the slur, presumably taken by the unnamed student, was posted on Facebook by Tulani Jackson, who said the student is a friend’s daughter.

Jan 20, 2025 | theplainsman.com | William Speigner

The issue with celebrating Robert E. Lee day Today, 48 states honor the transformative legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Yet, Alabama and Mississippi will instead celebrate Robert E. Lee, a symbol of the confederacy and its fight to maintain slavery. Personal impressions of our collective history shape all Americans. It is in our minds when we consider our compatriots, institutions, and places in the world.

Jan 15, 2025 | theplainsman.com | Rachel Swan |William Speigner

The Auburn Police Department took 18-year-old Taylor Colbert—a student at Southern Union Community College—into custody on Jan. 14 on charges of aggravated cruelty to animals. Colbert voluntarily turned herself into Auburn Police and was subsequently taken to the Lee County Jail and held on a $5,000 bond. The arrest follows an investigation into a complaint received on Jan. 5, 2025, regarding a deceased household pet at an apartment building on Opelika Road.

Oct 29, 2024 | theplainsman.com | William Speigner

St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in downtown Auburn had their pride flag stolen on October 17th, marking at least the third such theft in recent years. Despite this, the church’s community remains resolved to continue displaying the flag and promoting inclusivity. St. Dunstan’s is on Magnolia Street amid the busy restaurants, bars, and businesses downtown. The Church is set back from the street, and its distinctive architecture and relaxed lawn differentiate it from its surroundings.

Oct 25, 2024 | theplainsman.com | William Speigner

On Monday, Oct. 21, Auburn University and faculty members James Goldstein and Lawrence Teeter filed an answer to a pending lawsuit brought against them by Joseph Majdalani, a professor in the university’s aerospace engineering department. In their answer, the university and the related defendants denied the most relevant charges. The lawsuit remains pending and unanswered by an additional five defendants, most of whom are Auburn University administrators.