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Local women make abstract art wearable with clay earrings

By Mikayla Burns | Lifestyle Editor | December 6

Their craft was originally just for themselves and friends, but in September, they made an Instagram page to share designs and maybe sell some. The account gained followers, and the business found a small clientele within the Auburn community.

Auburn club home-brews beer on The Plains

By Alice Phillips | Lifestyle Writer | November 26

The Auburn-Opelika area has countless restaurants and bars where customers can be found on gamedays drinking a beer with friends.  Everyone has their go-to bar and favorite drink, but for Miami-born Douglas Bendinger, finding his favorite beer comes closer to home.  Bendinger is part of the ...

‘Bible-based hole in the wall’ serves home-style grub

By Aaron Kirkland | Lifestyle Writer | November 9

  One of Auburn’s best-kept food secrets is located just off Webster and Wire Road, in the back of a QV gas station. For four months now, Levon’s Kitchen & Catering Company has been operating out of this spot, nestled next door to Fat Daddy’s. The proprietor, Levon Moore, described his ...

Farmer in the Dell Pumpkin Patch brings fall to Auburn

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | November 6

The farm is family friendly with all activities being enjoyed by both young and old visitors. The farm offers a short hayride which takes people to and from the main pumpkin patch area. For others wanting to walk and take in the scenery, the pumpkins aren’t a far stroll from the main entrance. 

Auburn Theater connects with community through 'Acts of Kindness'

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | November 2

 The "Acts of Kindness" title was chosen because the goal of this year is to come together to celebrate Alabama whilst addressing problems — past and present — and how they can be solved through kindness. 

Behind the stripes: What it means to be Aubie

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | October 25

   The loveable orange and striped face we see everywhere, who never fails to put a smile on people’s face is of course Aubie, but a lot goes into everything Aubie does. Mike Reynolds, the staff advisor to Aubie, said Aubie appears at roughly 1,200 events each year. However, these events ...

Walking with haunts: the Haunted Auburn Walking Tour

By Aaron Kirkland | Lifestyle Writer | October 25

For the past six Octobers, Brandon Stoker and John Poe have led walking tours free of charge on Friday and Saturday evenings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. that take eager crowds on a circuit of Auburn’s most haunted spots.

Do you know the muffle girl?

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | October 25

Allison Beason, a sophomore accounting major, is the muffle girl on Auburn’s campus. She came up with the idea out of curiosity, and has made them popular among her friends and others who they have told.

The spooky side of Auburn

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | October 24

  Auburn as a city and a college has such a long history, so it wouldn’t be too surprising if some of the people from that history stuck around.  Faith Serafin, a paranormal investigator and coauthor of Haunted Auburn and Opelika, along with John-Mark Poe, a part of the Alabama Spectral ...

More than puppy love: working for the Lee County Humane Society

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | October 23

Most of the animals coming in are either being dropped off by someone who didn’t want them, picked up by animal control or coming from an accidental litter.

Side Track Coffee continues to serve community

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | October 23

Squished into historic Downtown Opelika, Side Track Coffee stands out as one of the quainter coffee houses in the Auburn-Opelika area. 

Auburn student fulfills big dreams with a tiny closet

By Mallory Pitts | Lifestyle Writer | October 18

Taylor Jones started The Tiny Closet in February 2017. The Tiny Closet sells clothing, shoes, and accessories online, at trunk shows, and aboard a pink, refurbished 1999 school bus.

Pure Barre and Pūrvelo partnering together

By Stephanie Tunnell | Lifestyle Writer | October 17

Owners of Pure Barre and Pūrvelo strive to create a cohesive community to group fitness in Auburn, Alabama.  Ashley Caldwell, owner of the Pure Barre Auburn location located off of Moore’s Mill Road, and Libby Gahn, Pūrvelo Auburn Studio Manager located off E Glenn Avenue, partner together ...

Healthy eating proves challenging for college students

By Matheson Eller | Campus Writer | October 16

 Healthy, clean eating and regular, productive exercise is a particularly difficult feat because it requires something that most college students have little of: time. 

A new, whimsical way to drink coffee in Auburn

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | October 4

 The owners, Victoria McAbee and Jasmine Lee, focus on community and shared experiences and want to promote the Ayurveda lifestyle that was such a huge impact on their lives.  

Finding fulfillment and purpose in art

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | October 4

Amy Briggs has done everything from bodybuilding to business school, but today has discovered her passion lies in creating art. 

Yoga helps Auburn community relax, live stress-free

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | October 3

Fitness-wise, there are many benefits to yoga.

Pan y Vino retreats touches on faith in college

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | September 27

Pan y Vino is a retreat put on by the Catholic Student Organization twice a year. It is a weekend long retreat that takes place at Lake Martian, and provides faith-filled and fun activities The first retreat will be on Oct. 5-7 2018, and the second one will be Feb. 22-24 2019.