Columns

OPINION: Cat cartoons and Southern stereotypes

By Becky Sheehan | Intrigue Reporter | January 25

Garfield opened his door to a horde of relatives. They found out he won the lottery and wanted a handout. As the relatives swarmed his porch, I looked up from my breakfast. In loud, twangy Southern dialects, the feline family harassed the famous cartoon-strip cat.

OPINION: Win or lose, Manning's legacy is already written

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | January 24

When it comes to legacies for NFL quarterbacks, there's no measuring stick used more by critics than championships. Dan Marino, a hall of famer and nine-time Pro Bowl selection who holds more than seven NFL passing records, often has his stellar career accomplishments overlooked by writers and analysts, who choose instead to focus on the fact that Marino was never able to win a Super Bowl.

OPINION: Sports need more Richard Shermans

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | January 21

Thank you, Richard Sherman. I am not a Seattle Seahawks fan, but I would like to thank you for your last-second deflection in the NFC Championship Game, one that led to a game-ending interception.

OPINION: Who's next for Auburn at running back?

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | January 21

In the wake of Tre Mason's announcement that he would forego his senior year at Auburn to declare for the NFL Draft, many questions have emerged about the future of the Tigers' running game.

Her view: Auburn University needs a 'Come to Jesus' meeting

By Raye May | Photo Editor | January 14

Everybody has bad days. Everyone has those mornings where your alarm clock goes off and you hit snooze 20 times and then finally drag yourself from bed to shower to class in a daze that, for once, probably has nothing to do with a hangover.

His view: Embrace the entertainment

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | May 24

The streets close, the drinks appear and the people come in droves to have a good time with friends and spend copious amounts of money, but it only happens three or four times a year.

Auburn pitcher Conner Kendrick against Alabama, Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Hoover, Ala. Contributed by Todd Van Emst

Tigers fall in SEC Tournament to rival Tide

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | May 21

Auburn was eliminated by Alabama 6-3 in the first round of the SEC Tournament

The Best Netflix movies that you haven't seen yet

By Rachel Suhs / DESIGN EDITOR | April 3

I enjoy movies as much as the next student, but between the rising prices of movie tickets and the limited selection of a one-theater town it gets pricey and mundane.

Natives of the small village outside of Chang Rai live in small houses made from wood and grass. (Jordan Dale / WRITER)

Adventures abroad: eating dog

By Jordan Dale / WRITER | March 8

The natives of Thailand are known for eating almost anything.

Emily Brett / FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER

App of the week: Get organized with Evernote

By Elizabeth Wieck / INTRIGUE EDITOR | March 8

There comes a point when a need for organization requires more than notes on an iPhone, lists on brightly colored Post-It notes and a weekly planner.

The salad bar at AuBon Pain offers numerous healthful combinations for lunch and dinner. (Elizabeth Wieck / INTRIGUE EDITOR)

Healthy eating options on campus

By Caitlin Wagenseil / INTRIGUE REPORTER | March 8

For busy college students, eating healthy can sometimes be a challenge.

Sexual health forms now available online through Qpid.me

By Anna Beth Jager / INTRIGUE REPORTER | March 7

Have you ever been curious to know whether someone you know has a sexually transmitted disease? Or more importantly, a potential hook-up?

This year marks the seven-year anniversary of the death of Lauren Burk, a freshman who was abducted and murdered March 4, 2008. (Contributed)

Anniversary of student's death sparks safety discussion

By Abigail O'Brien / COMMUNITY WRITER | March 7

This year marks the 5-year anniversary of one of Auburn's best-remembered students, Lauren Burk.

Auburn coach John Pawlowski and Alabama coach Mitch Gaspard have their heads shaved Tuesday March 5, before the game begins. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst / AUBURN ATHLETICS)

Baseball team wins Capital City Classic

By Ethan Brady / SPORTS REPORTER | March 5

Eight strikeouts by Auburn's Conner Kendrick led the Tigers to their fifth straight Capital City Classic

Sara Gardner(left), senior in ap- parel merchandising; Hannah Blevins(middle), senior in apparel mer- chandising; and Kelsey Reyn- olds(right), senior in apparel design.

Three students named YMA fashion scholars

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 28

Three Auburn students have been named YMA Fashion Scholars, each receiving $5,000 from the YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund.

Auburn parties like a champion

By Brian Woodham / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | January 22

BCS celebration brings thousands to Jordan-Hare

Auburn police officers and EMT personnel clean up materials in front of Little Hall where a man collapsed on Monday afternoon. (Derek Lacey / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR)

Emergency personnel respond to 'SOS' call

By Staff reports | August 16

Freshmen have a variety of experiences their first week of college, but witnessing a medical emergency is one that Nancy Padgett and Kati Osborne never expected.

Auburn baseball rallies against champions LSU, loses game 1

By Davis Potter / WRITER | April 10

The Auburn Tigers suffered a barrage of runs in the eighth and ninth innings that lead to its 14-10 loss against the No. 3 LSU Tigers Friday night.

Andreas Miles returns a serve from Matt Brewer of Tennessee. Rod Guajardo/ MANAGING EDITOR

Men's Tennis Struggles in First SEC Home Match

By Rod Guajardo/ MANAGING EDITOR | March 5

The No. 56 Auburn Men's Tennis team fell to No. 2 Tennessee 7-0 in its first SEC home match of the year.The loss drops the Tigers to 3-5 for the season as Tennessee moves up to 12-1.

Auburn Drops SEC West Leader Arkansas 92-83.

By Jake Mastroianni / WRITER | February 21

The Auburn Tigers (13-14, 4-8 SEC) found a way to pull out a victory in a back-and-forth game against the Arkansas Razorbacks (14-13, 7-5 SEC)."I'm very proud of my team," said head coach Jeff Lebo. "We took the punch, got the lead and made some big plays in the second half and some big shots."