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A spirit that is not afraid

Ella Walton | Newsletter Editor

Ella Walton, majoring in English literature with a minor in creative writing, currently serves as the Newsletter Editor at The Auburn Plainsman. Formerly the Culture Editor, Walton has been with The Auburn Plainsman since the fall of 2023.


Auburn Plainsman senior, Ella Walton, poses in Ralph Brown Draughon library.
Columns

COLUMN | Wanted: The art of journalism, dead or alive?

Let me preface with: forgive me, Plainsman. I meant not what I said three years ago, on that rainy campus tour of Auburn. I don’t believe my 18-year-old self, who declared journalism’s time of death prematurely, could fathom the metaphorical home I’ve made for myself in journalism’s embrace. The art of journalism is alive in those that keep it so: in my fellow journalists, in each interviewee we come across, in our dear readers. To you all, I say, thank you for bringing a previously undiscovered part of me to life.

Lifestyle

Auburn students and the mental tolls of the polls

Many students are feeling stressed as they prepare for the upcoming election, with pressures stemming from the need to stay informed, manage differing opinions and juggle academic responsibilities. Experts highlight how stress can impact mental well-being and offer advice on coping strategies, such as setting boundaries around political content and practicing self-care.

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