Ella Walton, majoring in English literature with a minor in creative writing, currently serves as the culture editor at The Auburn Plainsman. She has been with The Auburn Plainsman since fall of 2023.
Students filled the parking lot across from the Gogue Performing Arts Center on Aug. 24, eagerly awaiting entry to see The Driver Era. Clad in fabric skirts, denim, band tees and cowboy boots, students quickly cleared out the free tickets to the show, with UPC giving out all tickets 20 mins after gates opened.
On Friday, April 26, 2024, The Brook and The Bluff concluded their "Bluebeard" tour at The Railyard in Opelika, Ala. The band brings creativity and liveliness to indie rock and is a source of pride for the Auburn Family.
The Auburn University Raptor Center plays a key part in football game days in Jordan-Hare. Behind the scenes, Wade Stevens, the current director of the center, is just one of the staff members who aim to promote raptor rehabilitation, conservation and education.
Skybar DJ, Ben Bruud, started hosting themed night events in 2022 that focus on a specific theme or artist. Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, and emo theme nights are just a few to name.
Octavia Spencer has kept her love for Auburn close to heart throughout her successful career as an actress. Thanks to inspiration from her mother, Spencer found her calling and has continued to give back to Auburn students.
Auburn Oil Co., founded in October 2019, sells books and local handmade products, but also hosts author signings, trivia nights and blind book dates. The owners, Mike Armor and June Wilcox, envisioned their bookstore to be a place where people can read, drink coffee or wine, chat and have a good time together.
The Sundilla Acoustic Concert Series has brought Auburn locals a variety of music genres. Ranging from folk to bluegrass, a variety of artists are able to showcase their talents to the community and share their voices.
On Saturday, Dec. 2, the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management hosted a holiday baking class for kids ages 7 to 12 at the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., kids worked from a menu of three cookies to make holiday-inspired edible creations.
Football, Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving festivities provide students the time to take a break before finals week and celebrate everything they are thankful for. Whether it is on-campus or at home, student share their favorite Thanksgiving break festivities.
Former Auburn University professor, Judy Troy, learned from her college experience that instructors play a major role in inspiring students to pursue their dreams. Troy's perseverance led to awards and published works. But, most importantly, her desire to lift up her students through failure and success.
