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Shop local, shop luxury at The Curious Fox in Opelika

By Becky Sheehan | Intrigue Reporter | February 17

The Curious Fox is as intriguing as its name suggests. Tucked away in Downtown Opelika, walking into the intimates boutique is like stumbling upon a treasured secret. Hardwood floors creak as you walk in. Artisan jewelry and delicate lingerie are displayed on cream-colored walls like art hung in a museum. The aesthetic is minimalist and inviting. Eucalyptus and spearmint waft from a candle burning on the front desk.

A look back at The Vault: from cigar shop to coffee shop and now bar

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | February 17

Not many college towns can boast a bar that was once a historic bank, but Auburn can. In downtown Auburn, The Vault stands among restaurants and boutiques and resembles a typical college bar. But behind the beer and tacos lay years of history, serving customers inside Auburn's first bank.

Delta Zeta sorority to hold "dance-a-thon" benefit for Starkey Hearing Foundation

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 17

Auburn University's Delta Zeta chapter will holt "Delta Zeta Dance-A-Thon," a fundraiser benefiting the Starkey Hearing Foundation at SkyBar Cafe. The event will take place Thursday, Feb. 20, from 8 p.m. until midnight, and costs $5 per person.

Musician on the rise, Trace Pridgen, gaining fame with "weird" covers

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | February 15

Local musician Trace Pridgen prides himself on providing a good time for all every time he steps onstage. An Opelika native, Pridgen knows what the residents of Auburn, and the surrounding area, want to hear. He aims to condense his description of his music's style as "Southern rock-ish," but said he strives to not limit himself to one genre.

Winterfest (Photo contributed by the Opelika Event Center)

Winter Brewfest: Rhythm and Blues this Saturday, Feb. 15, at Opelika Event Center

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | February 13

The Opelika Event Center will be brewing up a good time Saturday, Feb. 15, with its second annual Winter Brewfest: Rhythm and Blues. The Brewfest, brimming with vendors, allows guests to sample multiple beers from the region, including many IPAs.

Heart of Auburn introduces Uncle Maddio's and Taziki's to South College Street

By Nick Hines | February 12

The Heart of Auburn development on South College Street will now include a new twist on an old college-diet original. Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint opens in early April, introducing build-your-own pizza to Auburn.

Local restaurants get romantic with Valentine's Day specials

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 12

Valentine's Day is here, and Auburn restaurants are ready for the influx of couples to wine and dine for a romantic evening. Some places are even providing live music. If your cooking skills aren't up to par, or you want to impress your significant other with a nice dinner, here are some restaurants in Auburn providing special Valentine's Day menus.

Sister Shubert blazes trails through Auburn

By Pierce Ostwalt | Community Writer | February 9

As a child, Patricia Barnes' sister could not pronounce her name. From this, her pseudonym Sister Schubert formed. Growing up in Troy, Barnes would cook and bake with her mother and grandmother. It was in the kitchen of her family's home where she perfected the art of baking.

Forbes deems Auburn best town to retire

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | February 9

Forbes magazine scoured the country and compiled a list of the best places to retire in 2014 with the city of Auburn topping the list.

Lee County Historical Society takes the cake

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | February 7

The Lee County Historical Society mixes up tradition in the best possible way with its annual Heritage Cake Contest. The LCHS's fourth annual Heritage Cake Contest and Tasting Party will take place Saturday, Feb. 8, in the Trade Center Museum in Loachapoka.

Board approves fund to complete Toomer's makeover in two years

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | February 7

The mourning period for Toomer's Corner is over. The Auburn University Board of Trustees convened on the school's Montgomery campus Friday, Jan. 7, to approve funding for the removal of the contaminated soil beneath the corner and remodeling of the brick area behind the historic gates to the school.

Auburn's Young Women's Leadership Program mentors middle school girls

By Keely Shearer | February 6

Female students on Auburn's campus are given the opportunity to help guide middle school girls into becoming young women every day.

Toomer's Corner plans to be finalized

By Derek Herscovici | Campus Reporter | February 5

It hasn't been empty this season, but soon Toomer's Corner might look like it did back in the good ole days.

Auburn City Council approves Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | February 4

The Auburn City Council helped another restaurant rise with the approval of a liquor license for upcoming Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint. Uncle Maddio's joins many other chain restaurants that have recently settled in Auburn. The restaurant describes itself as "a traditional pizza joint where classic meets contemporary, and friends meet friends."

Unique homes as an alternative to dorm life

By Chandler Jones | Community Editor | February 4

Most Auburn travelers don't notice the right-hand turn of Cedarcrest Circle. But down this small stretch of road are storied white houses, towering brick 5-bedroom buildings and in construction future-homes, buildings comparably mansion-sized when looking at the standard view of apartment living.

University's merger with police department increases enrollment, stimulates growth