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(12/19/25 6:09am)
After a full week of late nights in the library, energy drinks on tap and constant grade calculations, students migrate back to their hometowns for Christmas break. Once they unpack their bags and catch up on sleep, high school group chats reawaken and plans for the first reunion begin to form. For students hoping to bring friends together at home, a Christmas dinner party provides the perfect opportunity to reunite. From the invitation to the table setting, follow the guide below to properly “deck the halls” of your home.
(12/08/25 9:03pm)
When many people think of a Christmas classic, it’s safe to say that “Elf” is one of the first movies to come to mind. The 2003 film stars Will Ferrell as Buddy Hobbs, a human who was raised by Santa’s elves in the North Pole, and follows his odyssey to New York City to discover who he truly is. “Elf” explores themes of family, romance and acceptance, while aiming to warm the hearts of its viewers during the holiday season.
(12/02/25 5:21pm)
Frank Capra’s 1946 Christmas film "It’s a Wonderful Life" covers the life of George Bailey (James Stewart) and the struggles that he faces between his family, his finances and missed opportunities. After facing financial ruin due to a bad relationship with the town’s richest man, Mr. Potter (Lionel Barrymore), and a bad night with his wife, Mary Hatch (Donna Reed), George plans to end his own life. Just before he carries out his plan, a guardian angel, Clarence (Henry Travers), visits George and helps him realize all of the good that he has put into the world around him.
(11/24/25 5:25pm)
This fall, the Love Does in Action club launched in Auburn. The club focuses on loving one another through acts of kindness, from buying a stranger a coffee to hosting community events for underserved families.
(11/29/25 6:00am)
It’s no secret that we inherit most traditions from our families: favorite football teams, pre-game rituals and a shared dislike for opposing teams. As the 90th Iron Bowl approaches and the Auburn-Alabama rivalry begins to heat up, Auburn students in divided households are preparing themselves to go head-to-head with their parents' favorite team.
(11/28/25 4:04pm)
After its premiere on Nov. 21, the sequel to “Wicked” (2024) has finally hit theatres, leaving audiences changed for good.
(11/24/25 5:38pm)
With the holidays approaching, this is a season of practicing gratitude, giving back and eating delicious food. For many in East Alabama though, food insecurity complicates the season. Food insecurity, the lack of reliable access to affordable and nutritious food, affects at least 16% of Lee County. In times of need, Auburn offers plenty of ways to get involved and give back to the community.
(11/22/25 2:32am)
Downtown Auburn got a little sweeter with the opening of Cookie Fix on Nov.5. Located between Big Blue Bagel and Wrapsody, Cookie Fix offers fresh-baked cookies, ready-to-bake cookie dough, cookie cake, fresh milk and Rockhouse ice cream — quickly becoming the go-to stop for college students and families alike.
(11/25/25 3:17pm)
Thanksgiving break is a time when students can finally kick up their feet and relax before finals season comes into full swing. November is also typically a time when major movies come out in theaters. Take some time to relax this break by going to see cinematic productions on the big screen, while munching on extremely buttered popcorn and sipping a cold soda. Going to the movies is an exciting experience, but the most important decison to make is not what snack to bring, it is what movie to watch.
(11/18/25 9:04pm)
Since opening in 2017, The Auburn Popcorn Company has been gracing downtown Auburn's presence with freshly popped popcorn. With about 14 different flavors, there is a salty and sweet treat for everyone who ventures into the store.
(11/17/25 1:24am)
On Nov. 16, a line formed outside of the Moore’s Mill Club, as excited buyers and browsers waited for its highly anticipated Christmas market pop-up. Open to the public, the market welcomed people from every corner of the community, as attendees browsed and bought handmade and vintage goods from local vendors.
(11/18/25 2:30am)
When it comes to the college student experience, it is safe to say that food is a huge part of it. Auburn University has a variety of options, from dining halls like The Edge to on-campus chain restaurants like Chick-fil-A and Panda Express. However, despite the positives, students and staff alike feel like Auburn's dining options have room for improvement.
(11/17/25 11:24pm)
With the holidays rapidly approaching, excitement is ramping up for Auburn’s unique Christmas traditions that celebrate community and spread joy through various events. Among the most popular is Letters to Santa, a program that allows children from Auburn and surrounding areas to send letters to Santa Claus and receive a letter in return. For several years, the city of Auburn has sponsored this program for children every holiday season.
(12/03/25 6:00am)
In "Predator: Badlands," writer-director Dan Trachtenberg does away with the traditional cat-and-mouse structure of a Predator film, focusing instead on a buddy-cop adventure film with no human characters. While certainly an ambitious venture, this attempt at humanizing the Predator takes away from the aura of mystery that made the monster so iconic in the first place. For the first time in the history of the series, our titular Predator is given a name — Dex — and daddy issues.
(11/14/25 5:16pm)
The new rooftop bar and restaurant Olivine
hosted an exclusive first look on the evening of Nov. 13. Auburn’s newest rooftop experience offers a menu inspired by Italian cuisine mixed with Southern charm. Although opening officially on Nov. 19, Olivine invited a select few to an exclusive fine dining experience.
(11/27/25 6:00am)
The 2013 film “Free Birds” details the adventures of two talking turkeys, Reggie (Owen Wilson) and Jake (Woody Harrelson) who travel back in time to the year 1621, with the goal of stopping turkey from being served at the first Thanksgiving feast. Reggie and Jake meet a slew of turkey friends when they travel back in time. Reggie also develops a crush on Jenny (Amy Poehler), a charming turkey from 1621. The band of turkeys work together to defeat a group of colonists hunting them for the first Thanksgiving feast.
(11/12/25 3:28pm)
For 51 years, the CARE Humane Society has been dedicated to serving the community by sheltering cats and dogs without homes or owners and promoting the humane treatment of animals. The shelter first started as a volunteer establishment, but has grown into an animal shelter that strives to find a home for every adoptable animal.
(11/17/25 6:14pm)
There are films that entertain, and there are films that haunt you long after the credits have rolled. "The Place Beyond the Pines" belongs unmistakably to the latter. Derek Cianfrance’s third feature is not merely a story about men and their choices; it is a meditation on legacy, guilt and the invisible threads binding fathers and sons across time.
(11/08/25 6:50pm)
Animator, veteran of Lucasfilm, director and Auburn University alumnus Jamy Wheless hosted an event at the Auburn Public Library on Nov. 7, at 9:30 a.m. to introduce one of his newest characters: Andy the future service dog. Andy made his debut in a short film directed by Wheless and is now the star of a brand-new children’s book based on the film.
(11/12/25 3:35pm)
The unique aspect about holidays is that every individual celebrates them differently. While some are persistent in beginning Christmas festivities only after Thanksgiving, others eagerly await the morning of Nov. 1 to bring on the holiday spirit. There is one major point of contention, though, for all of those who celebrate Christmas. When is the proper time to start playing Christmas music? At Auburn, students have many answers, varying from July to December. Multiple factors affect their preferences, such as family traditions or just personal opinions.
