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Police tape on North Gay Street in Auburn, Ala., on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.

Lee County deputies arrest three in connection to animal cruelty

By Amanda Machamer | Assistant Content Editor

On Jan. 12, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a call at 10:45 a.m. regarding possible animal cruelty in the 8100 block of Lee Road 146 in the Beauregard community. Upon arrival, deputies discovered 29 deceased dogs in the backyard of the home.

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Artist casts a shadow on his own painting.

COLUMN | Can we ever separate art from its artists?

By Jordan Bynum Wright | Opinion Editor | January 13

Auburn upsets 15th ranked Arkansas in dominant fashion

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | January 10

Auburn falls in controversial fashion following an overturned buzzer-beater

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | January 7

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The Collegiate's new mural molds tradition, culture and community to represent the Auburn experience. Photo by Jolie Bishop, former culture editor.

Murals across Auburn

By Kristen Kloman | News Writer

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Auburn student among seven killed in North Carolina plane crash

By Brychelle Brooks | Editor-in-Chief

Ham Amphitheatre and Studio Theatre almost complete at Gogue Center

By Tripp Hedden | News Writer

Student musician Walter Lloyd stands happily with guitar.

Encouraging human connection: Student musician Walter Lloyd

By Gracie Goodman | News Writer

Two students study during the study day event held at The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts in Auburn, Ala. on Dec. 6, 2025.

The Jule Art Museum holds a student study day

By Sydney Gallardo | News Reporter

Members of Auburn chapter of Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) student organization. Contributed by TAPPI.

Georgia-Pacific donates $10,000 to Auburn's TAPPI

By Landi Rutledge | News Editor

A basketball player hangs from a hoop while preparing to dunk a basketball during a game.

Auburn set to face Missouri on the road

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer

Kaitlyn Duhon makes a move toward the basket past Florida's defense during the game on Jan 11, 2026 at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala.

Second-half surge leads Auburn women’s basketball past Florida

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer

Coach Larry Vickers watches from the sidelines during a game against Tennessee on Jan. 4, 2026.

Tigers look to reset against Gators after Texas blowout

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer

An art gallery at Auburn-Opelika tourism, featuring several colorful paintings and a refreshment bar.

Auburn-Opelika Tourism's art gallery: Where community meets creativity

By Betsy Nearn | Lifestyle Writer

The Band Honey AubFest

A backstage look at AubFest

By Katelyn Smith | Lifestyle Editor

A collection of illustrated icons and names representing various musicians, including sunglasses, stage outfits and musical instruments.

The storied history of performance arts on the Plains

By Auston Kucholtz | News Writer

Venerable Monk Bhikkhu Pannakara leads the group of monks to Collins Farm in Cusseta, Ala. for their lunch stop after walking from Opelika, Ala. on Dec. 26, 2025.

Buddhist monks stop in Opelika on peace walk across the United States

By Ally Northridge | Content Editor and Estela Munoz | Assistant Photo Editor

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Sophia Aulisio and Thomas Lester: Two students inventing their own paths

By Katelyn Smith | Lifestyle Editor

Brain with gears in background.

BrainSTEM guides neurodivergent students to success

By Jennifer Santiago | Newsletter Editor

Typewriter with paper and envelopes, with side text reading, "Letters to the Editor."

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Veteran appreciation

By Michael K. Lennon

Auburn Plainsman senior, Ella Walton, poses in Ralph Brown Draughon library.

COLUMN | Wanted: The art of journalism, dead or alive?

By Ella Walton | Newsletter Editor

A figure in black climbs a rope above red laser beams directed at a pedestal featuring a diamond icon.

COLUMN | Are art heists anything like the movies?

By Isabella Hidalgo | Columnist