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Messi scores as Argentina defeats Iceland 3-0 in historic Jordan-Hare Stadium friendly

By Asher Cassee | Sports Writer

In the most attended soccer match in Alabama history, Jordan-Hare Stadium packed 88,043 fans on Tuesday as the defending World Cup champions took the pitch against Iceland.

PLAINSMAN'S CHOICE | Best of Campus

PLAINSMAN'S CHOICE | Best of Community

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | On faculty governance: A loss of 'collective voice'

By Dr. Lisa Kensler | June 8

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Community

James "Weston" Higginbotham, junior in biosystems engineering, went missing on a family vacation in Japan on May 29 | Photo by Nancy Higginbotham

Missing AU student Weston Higginbotham found dead in Japan

By Jennifer Santiago | Content Editor

A missing person notice features a young man with long blonde hair, blue eyes, and details about his height, age, and last seen location.

Auburn University student missing in Japan, search underway

By Amanda Machamer | Editor-in-Chief and Jennifer Santiago | Content Editor

Shwanda Perrie Kelly | Contributed by Lee County Sheriff's Department

Columbus woman arrested after armed robbery at Smiths Station Dollar General

By Tripp Hedden | Assistant News Editor

Campus

A red brick building features prominent clock towers, surrounded by green trees and neatly trimmed bushes.

AU BOT dissolves faculty governance, approves Presidential Academic Advisory Council

By Amanda Machamer | Editor-in-Chief

Lucky Man Studio’s main room on Sept. 18, 2025.

Auburn student artists showcase original works at Lucky Man Studio

By Kristen Kloman | News Writer

Samford Hall on campus at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala.

DoD awards Auburn University $48 million to further defense research

By Brychelle Brooks | Former Editor-in-Chief

Sports

A baseball player wearing an orange jersey and white pants celebrates with a fierce expression, holding a glove.

Auburn’s College World Series hopes end in 5-3 loss to Ole Miss

By Rory Garvin | Assistant Sports Editor

No. 4 Auburn faces elimination after falling to Ole Miss in Game 1 of Super Regionals

By Asher Cassee | Sports Writer

Auburn set to take on Ole Miss in Super Regionals

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer

Lifestyle

Two hands are clasped together firmly, with fingers intertwined, set against a soft purple background.

To be or not to be: Should freshmen break up with their high school sweethearts?

By Jennifer Santiago | Content Editor

A blue figure sits on Samford Lawn while another figure waves, surrounded by lush green trees and a clock tower in the background.

June events to look forward to in the Auburn-Opelika area

By Layla Hyatt | Lifestyle Editor

Nancy Barry teaches students from BraveHeart Center for Place and Purpose how to use an autoharp. Contributed by Nancy Barry.

Auburn professor leads music program for students with disabilities

By Emily Edgy | Lifestyle Writer

Identities

Family of the late Katie Bell Avery stand in front of the newly erected historical marker in front of Bell Missionary Baptist Church, Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Auburn, Alabama.

A century of footprints: Bell Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 100th anniversary

By Kristen Kloman | News Writer

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 | Content 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 Editor

Opinion

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PLAINSMAN'S CHOICE | Best of Food

By Estela Muñoz | Photo Editor , Amanda Machamer | Editor-in-Chief , Landi Rutledge | Former News Editor and Sydney Gallardo | Newsletter Editor

What is Plainsman's Choice?

By Editorial Board Spring 2026

EDITORIAL | On NIL regulations: Are we being selfish?

By Jordan Bynum Wright | Opinion Editor , Editorial Board Spring 2026 and James Dewberry | Assistant Opinion Editor