Culture

Downtown coffee shop showcases bands

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | September 12

An Open Mic Night might sound reminiscent of karaoke amateur hour, but thanks to Elephant Barn Productions, a local Auburn grad-run business, the talent lined up for these events will be nothing less than spectacular entertainment.

Meteorologist shares hypothetical impact if hurricanes were to hit Auburn

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | September 12

“It’s uncommon for tropical storm conditions to make this far north, but it’s always good to be aware just in case."

Test anxiety advice from counseling services

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | September 9

“Anxiety is a natural reaction,” she said. “When it is heightened or interferes with other activities and things we need to do, that’s when we consider it problematic.”

Fall brings a new set of crops to enjoy on the Plains

By Fielder Hagan | Community Writer | September 5

With fewer than 30 days until the first days of fall, the slight changing of temperatures have many fall junkies ready to bust out their UGG boots, oversized flannels and pumpkin spice lattes.

How travel advisories affect Auburn

By Natalie Beckerink | Lifestyle Editor | September 4

On Aug. 5, 2019, Venezuela and Uruguay both issued warnings to their citizens about traveling to the United States in regards to recent mass shootings.

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Organization fights for progressive rights

By Natalie Beckerink | Lifestyle Editor | September 2

“I don’t really get dissuaded that we live in Alabama, if anything it’s just understanding that there’s people there that just haven’t been heard."

Professors share the importance of essays, goal of writing

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | April 28

In an age where most statements are kept within a neat 140 character limit, essay writing can appear excessive and useless. Bullet points and multiple choice answers, not essays, are what students think of when they hear the word ‘test’.

Tabletop Gaming Club unites students, builds community

By Jordan Windham | Campus Writer | April 27

While tabletop gaming may conjure images of students hunched over tables and lost to fictitious worlds, the reality is the Auburn Tabletop Gaming Club is an organization dedicated to uniting students from all over campus to pursue their interests and spend time with friends.

Auburn University, city offer alternatives to running for cardio workout

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | April 26

Unless running is simply a person’s passion, it can be difficult for people to build up the motivation to get up each day and force themselves to exercise in the same monotonous way.

Auburn alum Austin Cain makes his way in the Nashville music scene

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | April 26

Since starting his music career, Cain has independently released 17 songs and two music videos. He’s now playing music and working with other bands in Nashville.

Royal Döner opens bringing Turkish food to Auburn

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 25

Nestled between Eddie’s Calzones and Bizilia’s Cafe in downtown Auburn, Royal Döner is a cozy Turkish diner serving affordable Turkish cuisine in both traditional and nontraditional ways.

'I was in fear': New York police officer shares 9/11 experience

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | April 24

It looked like something out of a horror movie. Will Jimeno, a retired Port Authority police officer, was shocked when he first arrived at the World Trade Center on 9/11.

Artist aims to bring life into people's homes

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | April 24

Lauren Woods, local artist, is a stay-at-home mom who has found a business in art and, through painting, aims to bring life into people’s homes.

Students open pop-up shop in bringing vintage clothing to Auburn

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | April 23

There has been an emergence of thrifting and vintage clothing sales in recent years as this generation has become one that loves throwback styles from the ‘60s through the ‘90s.

Local shop aims to keep comic book industry alive

By Madeline Muscat | Lifestyle Writer | April 23

Fifty years ago, children across America could be found delving deep into the fictional world of their favorite superheroes through comics. The same can not be said of children today.

Feature on students who have children and the options they face with child care

University provides support for expecting students

By Carrie Johnson | Lifestyle Writer | April 22

Many previous and current students at Auburn University have experienced the potential challenges that commonly occur as results of unplanned pregnancies.

Keo's absorbs La Palma for different kind of Thai restaurant

By Stephanie Tunnell | Lifestyle Writer | April 19

Keo’s Restaurant and Bar is not the typical Thai restaurant in Auburn — as its serves Mexican food.

Participants share tips for cosplaying on the college budget

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | April 17

Whether it’s from movies, books or television shows, fictional characters have a way of enchanting audiences, and some people become those characters through cosplay.

Auburn's infamous shot bus becomes a football fan's passion project

By Madeline Muscat | Lifestyle Writer | April 15

The War Eagle Supper Club bar bus is currently being prepared for a reopening in Mobile, Alabama, by restaurant owner Jim Walker.

Experts warn yerba mate tea may cause health concerns

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | April 15

On the Haley Concourse in February 2019, Auburn University students may have noticed ambassadors of Guayaki passing out an herbal tea called yerba mate. The beverage, free to passing students, is known to be a South-American herbal tea that has many health benefits, but actually has a lesser-known health cost.