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Harold Rashad Dabney III, who is charged with two counts of capital murder, flashes a peace sign to his family following the conclusion of his Oct. 15 preliminary hearing. Photo by Adam Sparks, photographer for Opelika-Auburn News.
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Court moves forward with charges for the murder of Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle

By Erin Cosby | Legal Reporter and Sydney Gallardo | News Reporter | October 15

On Oct. 15, 2025, the preliminary hearing for the murder of retired Auburn University professor, Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle, was held at the Lee County Justice Center. The hearing determined that there was enough evidence against the accused, Harold Rashad Dabney III, to move to a grand jury. While the case is still in its early stages, lots of new information surrounding the case emerged in the hearing.

End of a recess taken during the fall 2025 budget and finance meeting on Oct. 7, 2025. Sydney Gallardo | News Reporter
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SGA's fall 2025 budget and financing meeting concludes with major cuts

By Sydney Gallardo | News Reporter | October 8

On Oct. 7, 2025, the Student Government Association’s budget and finance hearing to balance fall 2025’s budget proposed and finalized major cuts to several student activity organizations. The hearing required organization representatives to propose and vote on cuts to organizations’ budget items. The SGA Senate will vote on passing these budget changes in the upcoming weeks.

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Opelika removes 2013 Miss America signs following statements about Charlie Kirk

By Sydney Gallardo | News Reporter | September 25

Late last week, the city of Opelika took down signs identifying itself as the hometown of Miss America 2013 Mallory Hagan, following her controversial statements about the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. A Sept. 19 Facebook post by the City of Opelika states that the mayor Gary Fuller requested for the signs to be taken down.

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2025 Common Book event series: Jenny Jackson

By Sydney Gallardo | News Reporter | September 16

On Monday, Sep. 15, author and editor Jenny Jackson spoke with Auburn students, faculty and community members as part of Auburn University's 2025 Common Book series. Held in the Melton Student Center, the event centered around Jackson's process of editing this year’s Common Book, “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin, understanding the publishing industry and exploring gaming as an art form and opportunity for community.

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