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Lutzenkirchen memorial service set for Wednesday night

| June 30

A public memorial service for former Auburn football player Philip Lutzenkirchen will be held at 8 p.m. EDT on Wednesday at Lassiter High School football stadium in Marietta, Georgia, according to school officials.

Philip Lutzenkirchen celebrates the win. (Emily Adams/PHOTO EDITOR)

OPINION: The Legacy of Lutzie

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | June 29

Since receiving the news of Philip Lutzenkirchen's death this morning, many thoughts have run through my head. The main thing that continually comes to mind when I think about Lutzenkirchen is legacy.

Anna Grafton, senior in environmental science, and Morgan Jackson, senior in English, mourn the loss of former Auburn football player Philip Lutzenkirchen at Toomer's Corner on Sunday, June 29.

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Friends, fans gather at Toomer's Corner to celebrate life of Lutzenkirchen

By Raye May | Photo Editor and Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | June 29

Approximately 150 people showed up to show their respect, with many wearing the familiar #43 jersey that Lutzenkirchen wore for the Tigers.

Philip Lutzenkirchen dives for the end zone pylon in Auburn's game against Ole Miss in 2011.

UPDATED: Former Auburn great Lutzenkirchen passes away in car accident

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | June 29

A member of the 2010 National Championship team, Lutzenkirchen was just 23 at the time of his passing.

Jonathon Mincy flexes for Auburn's fans during the Tigers' blowout win at Tennessee last season.

Senior defensive back Jonathon Mincy arrested for second-degree marijuana possession

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | June 27

Auburn senior defensive back Jonathon Mincy was arrested Friday night on second-degree marijuana possession charges as confirmed by the Henry County Sheriff's Office

Auburn basketball 'family' welcomes back former players and coaches at Lettermen Reunion

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | June 27

Charles Barkley, Chris Porter and Marquis Daniels were among the former Auburn basketball players in attendance at Friday's Auburn Basketball Lettermen Reunion held in the Auburn Arena and the Moore's Mill Club.

No win, no problem: Auburn U.S. soccer fans celebrate team's knockout stage qualification

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | June 26

When it comes to the World Cup, sometimes a loss works just as well as a win or a draw.

VIDEO: This Week in Sports | 6.26.14

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor , Eric Wallace | Sports Writer and Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | June 26

Plainsman sports editor Eric Wallace and managing editor Justin Ferguson bring you this week's happenings in Auburn sports.

OPINION: Mexico, "that" team in international soccer

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | June 24

For those of you who don't know that much about soccer on the international stage, Team USA has a hated rival. The nation below the border holds the title for America's most disliked opponent.

Dutch-American connection produces record-breaking duo

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | June 22

Pleun Burgmans knew nothing of Auburn or what to expect from college tennis when she received an email from women's tennis head coach Lauren Longbotham Meisner.

Baseball suffers 'growing pains' in Golloway's first season on the Plains

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | June 21

Coaching changes at the collegiate level often force the "old dogs" of a program to learn the new tricks of a coach they were not recruited by out of high school. That, or leave the school for greener pastures.

VIDEO: This Week in Sports | 6.20.14

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor , Eric Wallace | Sports Writer and Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | June 20

Plainsman sports editor Eric Wallace and managing editor Justin Ferguson bring you this week's happenings in Auburn sports.

Brazilians gather for the World Cup

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | June 20

The 2014 World Cup is underway, and the Brazil Student Association (BSA) is ready to welcome you.

Tom Holliday named Auburn baseball associate head coach

June 19

Holliday had spent the previous eight years at NC State, and will also serve as recruiting coordinator for Auburn baseball. On his resume, Holliday has helped coach 15 teams to the College World Series, including two national championships.

A father and son's bond led them on a "kwest"

By Taylor Ennis | News Reporter | June 18

This Father's Day, Kody Coggin, junior in industrial and systems engineering, and Lt. Col. Jeff Coggin, retired Air Force, entered the woods to share their love of mountain biking, the first of many adventure sports they started together to launch their project, FitKwest.