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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

James "Weston" Higginbotham, junior in biosystems engineering, was found dead outside of Kyoto, Japan, according to a statement posted Saturday by his mother, Nancy Higginbotham.

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

By Asher Cassee | Sports Writer | June 6

AU BOT dissolves faculty governance, approves Presidential Academic Advisory Council

By Amanda Machamer | Editor-in-Chief | June 5

No. 1 Auburn golf claims second national title in three seasons

By Rory Garvin | Assistant Sports Editor | June 4

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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

The Lee County Sheriff administration and detention office on Nov. 12, 2025.

Wife of sheriff primary winner arrested on domestic violence charge

By Jennifer Santiago | Content Editor

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

A large stadium filled with people celebrates with fireworks above, surrounded by an urban landscape at sunset.

Auburn Board of Trustees grants final approval of Jordan-Hare Stadium North project

By Asher Cassee | Sports Writer

Baseball

Auburn set to take on Ole Miss in Super Regionals

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer

A man in an orange checkered blazer sits on a stool, animatedly gesturing while surrounded by focused spectators.

Auburn set to face Middle Tennessee in Rocket City Classic

By Rory Garvin | Assistant Sports Editor

A young male baseball player in an orange jersey is passionately signaling, with a glove on his left hand and a focused expression.

No. 4 Auburn dominates Milwaukee to punch ticket to Super Regionals

By Rory Garvin | Assistant Sports Editor

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

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

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

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COLUMN | Orchestrated political division is ruining our country

By Cullen Emerson | Columnist