Kiara Slater stands in front of her childhood home, where her mom, two brothers and sister survived the storm. Her dad's Coca-Cola delivery truck sits lopsided on the ground in front of the home on March 4, 2019.
Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief
Chip Brownlee, senior in journalism and political science, is the editor-in-chief of The Auburn Plainsman.
AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 06 - Auburn linebacker Xavier Atkins (17) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Ball State Cardinals at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
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TAMPA, FL - July 21, 2026 - Auburn Head Coach Alex Golesh speaks at the podium during a press conference during 2026 SEC Media Day at the Tampa Marriott Water Street in Tampa, FL.
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TAMPA, FL - July 21, 2026 - Auburn Quarterback Byrum Brown (#17) during 2026 SEC Media Day at the Tampa Marriott Water Street in Tampa, FL.
Photo by Austin Perryman
