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Hands of several people reach toward a container filled with soil, holding planting trays and preparing to fill them. Luci Johnson | Photographer
Community

Making agriculture accessible: Opelika Grows hosts gardening workshop

By Erin Cosby | Legal Reporter | March 23

On March 21, Opelika Grows, also called O Grows, and the Lee County Master Gardeners of Alabama co-hosted a seed starting workshop at the Opelika Community Garden for members of the public and garden enthusiasts. The workshop was a free, hands-on guide to gardening, in which master gardeners led attendees through seed selection, storage and planting techniques.

A diverse group of protesters hold signs advocating for immigration rights and social justice while standing under a cloudy sky. Luca Flores | Photo Editor
Community

Indivisible chapter hosts Signs of Fascism protest at Toomer's Corner

By Erin Cosby | Legal Reporter | February 19

On Feb. 18, over 120 individuals of all ages gathered at Toomer's Corner to protest actions by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) and the Trump administration as a whole. Specifically, Minneapolis residents Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, who were killed during confrontations with ICE. From 5 p.m. to 6, the event was coordinated by a national, bipartisan organization called Indivisible. Indivisible has been gaining momentum over the years through its activism, including the organization of the "No Kings" protests. 

A woman with shoulder-length hair sings into a microphone while playing an electric guitar on stage, surrounded by colorful lighting. Luci Johnson | Photographer
Community

AubFest presents music and local artists at Grounds and Sounds

By Erin Cosby | Legal Reporter | January 19

On Jan. 18, AubFest hosted a pop-up event called Grounds and Sounds at Coffee Mafia, a local Auburn coffee shop. While some of these pop-up events function as fundraising opportunities to ensure AubFest can keep improving, Grounds and Sounds was geared towards fueling the DIY community surrounding AubFest. Guests could enjoy the night's festivities with a $5 donation although visitors could donate more.

The Jule Museum displays a painting by Joan Brown titled "Noel at Table with Vegetables" in their Women Artists in Ascendance exhibit on Nov. 14, 2025. Roxy Duda | Photographer
Identities

Redefining American art through untold stories at the Jule

By Erin Cosby | Legal Reporter | November 16

On Aug. 19, 2025, the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts opened its exhibit "Women Artists in Ascendance" to the public. The exhibit showcases artwork from notable women artists of the 20th century whose contributions have largely gone overlooked. The exhibit is one of four on display, exploring the idea of American art and who gets to define what that means.

The Band Honey performs for the crowd at War Damn Coffee Jam hosted by UPC at Samford Lawn in Auburn, Ala. on Nov. 11, 2025. Roxy Duda | Photographer
Campus

War Damn Coffee Jam returns to the Loveliest Village on the Plains

By Erin Cosby | Legal Reporter | November 12

On Nov. 11, the University Program Council (UPC) hosted its annual War Damn Coffee Jam. The event, held directly in front of Samford Hall, ran from 7 to 10 p.m. and offered Auburn students a fun break from studying. Attendees enjoyed the changing weather with free refreshments from local vendors, music from local bands and the company of fellow Auburn students.

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