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Katelyn Smith | Lifestyle Writer

Katelyn Smith, sophomore majoring in journalism, is from Birmingham, Alabama. She has been with The Auburn Plainsman since the fall of 2025. 

REVIEW: The Exorcist Graphic Mia Stamey | Graphics Editor
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The scariest movie of all time: A review of Friedkin's 'The Exorcist'

By Katelyn Smith | Lifestyle Writer | October 25

Once hailed as "the scariest movie of all time," William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist” follows the paranormal possession of a young girl and the lengths her worried mother goes to help her. Throughout the movie, Regan (Linda Blair) starts behaving strangely, developing symptoms such as vulgar outbursts, grotesque physical transformations and violent behavior. While I did not necessarily find it scary, the practical effects, the story and the incredible performance by Blair really sold the film for me. It is a movie that just feels evil, with its disturbing scenes and the sinister energy that the young girl possesses.

Joshua Race, music education graduate student. Contributed by Joshua Race. Contributed by Joshua Race
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Auburn music education student named to Yamaha’s 40 Under 40

By Katelyn Smith | Lifestyle Writer | October 14

Joshua Race, an Auburn grad student and full-time band director in Fountain, Colo., was recently named to Yamaha’s 40 Under 40, a list that recognizes young music educators for their outstanding work. Currently enrolled online at Auburn University pursuing his specialist in education degree, Race spends most of his time teaching his band students using metacognitive strategies.

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
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AubFest VII presents a weekend of art, music and fun

By Jennifer Santiago | Lifestyle Editor and Katelyn Smith | Lifestyle Writer | 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.

Image.jpeg Contributed by Mary Dansak
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A world of wonder: Mary Dansak’s new book plants seeds of appreciation

By Katelyn Smith | Lifestyle Writer | September 9

Mary Dansak, Alabama native and Auburn resident, published her new book, “Box Turtles, Hooligans, and Love, Sweet Love,” in January of this year and will participate in two events at the Auburn Public Library in the fall. Filled with a collection of columns she has written for the Auburn Villager newspaper, the book embarks readers on a journey of appreciating the little things in life and nature.

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