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Auburn University alumnus among 6 killed in refueling plane crash in Iraq

By Amanda Machamer | Assistant Content Editor

An Auburn University alumnus is one of six killed in a crash involving a U.S. military KC-135 refueling aircraft in Iraq on March 12. Air Force Maj. John “Alex” Klinner graduated from the University in 2016 with a degree in mechanical engineering.

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A baseball player in a navy jersey with "Auburn" on it celebrates enthusiastically while standing on a dirt field.

Elite pitching powers No. 6 Auburn to sweep of Missouri in SEC opener

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | March 15

Auburn awaits Selection Sunday after late-game collapse against Tennessee

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | March 12

Auburn rallies past Mississippi State to keep NCAA Tournament hopes alive

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | March 11

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The outside of Spicer's Music.

Spicer’s Music earns two global honors at NAMM conference

By Gracie Goodman | News Writer

The Auburn City Council meets to discuss The Foundry amongst other topics on March 3 at 6 p.m.

Auburn City Council approves new development project

By Sydney Gallardo | Assistant News Editor

A stone sign displays "Auburn North," flanked by trees and modern apartment buildings under a cloudy sky.

Suspect identified in Yugo North shooting

By Amanda Machamer | Assistant Content Editor

On Oct. 15, War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen attend the 2025 Hey Day pep rally. Contributed by Abigail Holbrook, Student Involvement photographer.

WEGP: A history of Auburn's official hostesses and hosts

By Tripp Hedden | News Reporter

Amber Irwin wears a War Eagle Run Fest shirt before the race, Feb. 28, 2026 in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn Family in full stride at the 2026 War Eagle Run Fest

By Tripp Hedden | News Reporter

Faculty reads copy of The Plainsman from the 1960s to the 1980s.

A spirit that is not afraid since 1893: The Auburn Plainsman

By Kristen Kloman | News Writer

No. 6 Auburn and Missouri put winning streaks on the line in SEC Opener

By Gwendolyn McCasland | Sports Writer

A female softball player in an orange uniform with blue stripes stands on a dirt field, poised and focused on the game.

Tigers hit the road to face No. 4 Oklahoma

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer

Track and Field

Auburn track set for NCAA Championship run

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer

A dark poster features a skeletal figure with wings, announcing the "Death March 2026" event details and location.

HauntFest's weekend of frightful fun coming to Birmingham

By Nicolle Generaux | News Writer

A division of blue and yellow hues features clock hands on the left and a sunburst on the right.

The sunlight question: Should the modern world still observe daylight saving time?

By Foster Mayhall | Lifestyle Writer

A simplistic outline of a woman's face intertwines with a pair of headphones against a gradient purple background.

Monthly picks: A woman-led movie, book and album for March

By Katelyn Smith | Lifestyle Editor

An elderly man in a suit stands at a podium, gesturing while speaking to an audience outdoors.

The legacy of Harold A. Franklin

By Gracie Goodman | News Writer

The exterior of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. Archived Photo.

Forged by freedmen: Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

By Brychelle Brooks | Editor-in-Chief

Wearing an orange and blue sweater, Danyelle Hillman is lifted and poses for a stunt. Contributed by Danyelle Hillman.

Danyelle Hillman: Auburn's first African American female cheerleader

By Jennifer Santiago | Newsletter Editor

A stylized television screen shows two characters with blurred speech bubbles.

COLUMN | The absurdity of censorship

By Hayes Blackstone | Columnist

A person in a yellow jacket holds a black helmet featuring various portraits and the Ukrainian Olympic emblem.

COLUMN | Winter Olympics and selective neutrality

By Emily Boyle | Columnist

A wall displays a mix of photographs, graphics, and a quote celebrating Auburn University and its community spirit.

COLUMN | The Creed speaks for itself

By Isabella Hidalgo | Columnist