Description: The Auburn Plainsman is the awardwinning student newspaper affiliated with Auburn University The editorial and business staffs consist of University students who produce this weekly print and daily online publication Any student may apply to be a part of The Auburn Plainsman staffThe print publication is available free for all Auburn University students and faculty every Thursday at various locations on campusThe Auburn Plainsman is an editorially independent publication Student editors and managers determine the editorial content coverage and policies without interference from faculty staff or University administrationMission StatementAs Auburn Universitys official student newspaper the principle mission of The Auburn Plainsman is to serve as the primary print and digital news and information source for Auburn Universitys student staff and administrative populationThe Plainsman promotes the highest standards of journalism while endeavoring to be an awardwinning student publication and serving as a learning laboratory for journalism marketing graphic design and photography students To this end The Auburn Plainsman continually strives to adapt to the changing technology required for the production of a stateoftheart equipment and facilities of the highest qualityThe Auburn Plainsman strives to retain a professional staff in conjunction with student workers dedicated to instilling the values of sound business practice excellence in monetary stewardship and ethics in journalism while providing academic advising and oversight to its student workers