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Bringing Irish tradition to Alabama

By Reese Counts | June 5

Traditional Irish folk songs are not often heard in bars or restaurants in Alabama. Distant Kin is a self-described Celtic folk-punk band based out of Montgomery. The band consists of members Adam Powell, Britt Powell, Drew Martin, Geoffrey Stockinger and Ryan Vanderberry.

Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard conquers primary election

By Taylor Ennis | News Reporter | June 4

Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard Conquers Primary Election After weeks of campaigning, Rep. Mike Hubbard overcame the Republican primary after defeating opponent Sandy Toomer more than 60 percent to 40 percent the popular vote in Lee County Tuesday, June 3.

Maya Angelou: A legacy left behind

By Ben Ruffin | Campus Writer | June 4

A globally esteemed poet, author and civil rights activist passed away at the age of 86 after building a legacy.

Tom Whatley wins District 27 Republican primary

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | June 3

Tom Whatley was elected as the Republican candidate for Alabama Senate District 27, which is comprised of Lee, Tallapoosa and Russell counties, Tuesday evening in a close race against Andy Carter.

Incumbent Gerald Dial wins primary state senate election

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | June 3

Alabama State Senator, incumbent Gerald Dial narrowly won the primary election against challenger Tim Sprayberry Tuesday night.

City Council recognizes city employees, addresses budget changes

By Taylor Ennis | News Reporter | June 3

The Auburn City Council recognized several dedicated City of Auburn employees, as well as recent budget changes at the Tuesday night meeting.

Student competing in the upcoming Miss Alabama Competition

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | June 1

Miss Auburn University 2014, Meg McGuffin, will compete in the Miss Alabama Pageant Wednesday, June 4, in Birmingham.

Each year, the camp has a theme. Last year the campers dressed up as cowboys complete with cowboy hats and bandanas.

Promoting ability, not disability, through summer camp

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | May 31

Auburn Parks and Recreation is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its Therapeutic Summer Day Camp, which serves children with special needs.

Students earn class credit through canine training

By Lindsey Raygan | Intrigue Writer | May 30

The School of Kinesiology is offering a course called cardiorespiratory fitness: physical activity through puppy play (PHED 1200) that will provide students with the opportunity to get exercise and to play with puppies for class credit.

There are multiple wood art pieces on display along with the Toomer's Oaks bowl.

Artist creates bowl out of Toomer's Oaks

By Taylor Ennis | News Reporter | May 30

Once media coverage extended across the nation that Auburn's beloved Toomer's oaks were poisoned, third-generation wood sculptor, Matt Moulthrop, reached out to the Auburn family to commemorate the tree with a piece sculpted from tradition.

AU alumnus opens Auburn's first Vietnamese restaurant

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | May 29

The restaurant's motto is "Eat Healthy, Live Longer," which is a motto that Pham had in mind for years.

Local family creates ministry through music shop

By Reese Counts | May 28

Spicer's Music was opened to bring music to the community. The Spicer family said they wanted to use their love of music to help people.

Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver will be performing at the festival.

Bringing bluegrass to the Plains

By Lindsey Raygan | Intrigue Writer | May 26

Taking place at University Station Motorcoach and RV Resort on May 28 through June 1, the 2014 Bluegrass on the Plains Festival will provide food, workshops and established bluegrass music with Ralph Stanley as the main entertainment. Stanley has been playing bluegrass music for over 68 years.

Radio Frequency Identification Research Center will develop applications for Auburn

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | May 25

Bruno's grocery store will be the home of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Research Center in June. For the past six months, Auburn University has been working with the RFID Research Center at the University of Arkansas.

Potts currently gives lessons at Spicer's Music in Auburn.

Local musician and guitar teacher at Spicer's Music creates contemporary folk music

By Reese Counts | May 25

From the Rocky Mountains to the Plains, folk music finds fans. Musician Dave Potts hails from Colorado, but, for the last decade and a half, he has called Auburn home.

While in Kenya, Tyler Viars (right) worked with the locals and cooked meals with them.

Alum impresses 'MasterChef' with southern-style cooking

By Nicole Fulkerson | Campus Writer | May 24

In October 2013, Viars attended an open audition for FOX's "MasterChef" where home cooks brought their signature dish to present to a panel of food experts. Being an Auburn man, Viars went with a barbecued pork butt that he smoked for 13 hours before the audition.

Building a community, one scene at a time

By Marlee Moore | News Writer | May 24

Auburn Area Community Theater has existed in the Auburn area for more than 30 years, but officially became the AACT in 2003 when the group gained nonprofit status.

Hooks' farm harvests between 25-30 different crops each year.

Local Hooks' fresh produce at farmer's market

By Rachel Davis | Community Writer | May 24

Any Thursday afternoon during the summer, white tents are clustered at the corner of Lem Morrison and Donahue drives. This corner is where The Market takes place.

Downtown Opelika is home to many art, music, food and clothing venues

OPINION: Get a dose of culture with your college

By Raye May | Photo Editor | May 23

There's nothing wrong with downtown Auburn. There are a ton of cool shops and places to eat and it's generally a fun place to hang out and relax, especially on the weekends.

Downtown Opelika is home to many unique shops and restaurants

Things to do around the Auburn-Opelika area

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | May 23

As a freshman in Auburn, days will be filled maneuvering campus, navigating through the maze that is the Haley Center, waiting in line for 30 minutes at the busiest Chick-fil-A in the country and learning to appreciate ratemyprofessor.com. Nights will be spent in dorms and various hot spots on campus.