Laura Newman | Lifestyle Writer

Laura Newman, junior majoring in nutrition and dietetics, is from Decatur, Alabama. She has been with The Auburn Plainsman since the fall of 2025.

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Auburn’s Whitetail Deer Lab: A leader in wildlife study and conservation

By Laura Newman | Lifestyle Writer | November 11

The Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) offers many opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in their respective fields. One such opportunity is with the college’s whitetail Deer Lab – a facility that not only studies the characteristics and breeding patterns of deer but also raises conservational awareness for wild animals.

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Look to the skies: Auburn Raptor Center celebrates 25 years of eagle flights

By Laura Newman | Lifestyle Writer | September 4

This fall, the Auburn University Raptor Center (AURC) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the eagle flight, a “uniquely Auburn” pre-game tradition at each home football game. With the return of its event "Football, Fans and Feathers," the AURC is launching a new fundraising campaign – active now until Nov. 29 – to raise awareness and donations for the Center's raptors, commemorate the history of its beloved birds and ensure the longevity of the tradition.

Laura Newman | Lifestyle Writer

Auburn’s Whitetail Deer Lab: A leader in wildlife study and conservation

Look to the skies: Auburn Raptor Center celebrates 25 years of eagle flights

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