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 - MAY 29 - Auburn's Eric Guevara (8) - (4) Auburn Tigers vs. Milwaukee Panthers in the Auburn Regional of the NCAA Tournament at Plainsman Park in Auburn, AL on Friday, May 29, 2026.
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AUBURN, AL - MAY 29 - Auburn's Jake Marciano (4) - (4) Auburn Tigers vs. Milwaukee Panthers in the Auburn Regional of the NCAA Tournament at Plainsman Park in Auburn, AL on Friday, May 29, 2026.
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AUBURN, AL - APRIL 18 - Auburn Head Coach Alex Golesh during A-Day at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Photo by Auburn Athletics/Auburn Tigers
