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Jennifer Santiago | Newsletter Editor

Jennifer Santiago, sophomore double majoring in political science and history, currently serves as the Newsletter Editor for The Auburn Plainsman. Since joining The Plainsman in the fall of 2024, she has previously served as a news writer and the Lifestyle Editor. 

Wearing an orange and blue sweater, Danyelle Hillman is lifted and poses for a stunt. Contributed by Danyelle Hillman.
Identities

Danyelle Hillman: Auburn's first African American female cheerleader

By Jennifer Santiago | Newsletter Editor | February 18

When Auburn University marketing alumna Danyelle Hillman decided to try out for the Auburn University Cheerleading Team in 1995, she did not initially realize the lasting impact her role would have on the University. 30 years after becoming Auburn’s first African American female cheerleader, Hillman, now an instructional technology specialist for Muscle Shoals City Schools, reflects on how she has carried the spirit of Auburn with her throughout her career in business and education.

Brain with gears in background. Mia Stamey | Graphics Editor
Identities

BrainSTEM guides neurodivergent students to success

By Jennifer Santiago | Newsletter Editor | November 24

College is a notoriously difficult transitional period for young adults because of a mix of increased responsibilities, rigorous studies and a sense of newfound independence. BrainSTEM is a new student organization at Auburn University that seeks to assist all neurodivergent students, who may especially struggle during this transition, with achieving their goals, while providing a community consisting of other self-identifying neurodivergent students.

Sammy Elfanbaum, lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Post Sex Nachos, performs the headlining set at AubFest VII on Saturday, Oct. 4. Contributed by Carrington Allen
Lifestyle

AubFest VII presents a weekend of art, music and fun

By Jennifer Santiago | Newsletter Editor and Katelyn Smith | Lifestyle Editor | October 5

From Oct. 3 to Oct. 5, AubFest hosted an estimated 1,200 attendees for its seventh edition at the local ATV park, Boggin’ On The Plains. Tickets for the biannual festival’s largest year yet sold for $30 online and included access to camping, food trucks, retail vendors and over 30 performances and the headliner, Post Sex Nachos.

Page Pairings Estela Munoz | Assistant Photo Editor
Lifestyle

Page Pairings: Sharing sips and stories at Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers

By Jennifer Santiago | Newsletter Editor | July 18

On the evening of July 17, Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers welcomed book lovers and wine connoisseurs alike to its July Page Pairings, a monthly, ticketed event where guests can enjoy a selection of six different wines that each correspond to a selected novel. This month’s event featured special appearances from authors Daco Auffenorde and Lori Roy. 

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