Culture

Bookstore owner fosters community inside and out

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | December 9

June Wilcox, owner of Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers, started business in Auburn two years ago after already owning a bookstore for seven years in South Carolina. Wilcox shares how she became the owner of two bookstores in two states.

Local businesses announce Black Friday sales

By Lauren Alexander | Lifestyle Writer | November 24

With less than a week until one of the busiest shopping days of the year, stores in Auburn and Opelika are preparing sales and extended hours for shoppers.

SWATCH predicts this winters fashion trends

By Kara Mautz | Culture Writer | November 23

SWATCH, official Auburn University Apparel Merchandising and Design Association blog, predict this winter's fashion trends.

Tiger Stomp returns to The Plains

By Becca Benner | Culture Writer | November 15

Lane Jemison, Tiger Stomp chairperson, weighs in on what this event is all about.

Students weigh in on Auburn's best workout spots

By Sabina Crisitello | Assistant Culture Editor | November 12

While the holiday season may be right around the corner, Auburn students aren't slowing down on their fitness goals. Here's what they have to say about the best places to get a sweat in this winter.

Cameron Cox creates charcuterie business amidst pandemic

By Jayne Duignan | Culture Writer | November 11

In search of a new hobby amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Cameron Cox turned to her creative side and started up a charcuterie board business, That's What Cheese Said.

Toomer's Corner stays rooted in tradition

By Becca Benner | Culture Writer | November 10

Students speak to what makes the tradition of rolling Toomer's Corner special to them.

Suite 1111 | Scooting around Auburn with Nick Wheeles

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and Harlee Meydrech | Editor-in-Chief | November 8

Harlee Meydrech shares the story of Nick Wheeles and his Scootski: a half-scooter, half-jetski that went viral on TikTok before bursting into flames.

Auburn students share their favorite "no bones day" activities

By Sabina Crisitello | Assistant Culture Editor | November 7

What makes a successful "no bones" day? Auburn students share their favorite things to do when Noodle says “not today."

Scooting around Auburn with Nick Wheeles

By Harlee Meydrech | Editor-in-Chief | November 3

Nick Wheeles, inventor of the Scootski, shares his creative process and what his invention is all about.

Pope's Haunted Farm continues haunting its way through Auburn

By Kara Mautz | Culture Writer | November 2

Long-time Auburn attraction, Pope's Haunted Farm, brings in crowds from all over town.

Kim Evans hasn't left The Plains behind

By Kara Mautz | Culture Writer | October 31

Coach Kim Evans, former women's golf coach, weighs in on her experiences both at Auburn and beyond.

Alum builds Auburn block by block

By Sabina Crisitello | Assistant Culture Editor | October 31

Chris Smith, the current director of the Auburn Minecraft Project, gives insight into the eight year creation's viral success.

Auburn’s top 10 happy hour spots

By Sabina Crisitello | Assistant Culture Editor | October 31

Auburn students weigh in on their favorite spots to kick off the weekend.

'Almost Twins' paints picture of inclusion

By Harlee Meydrech | Editor-in-Chief | October 31

Children's story, "Almost Twins", walks the reader through a friendship with inclusion at the heart of it all.

Mountain bikers take to Chewacla's trails

By Harlee Meydrech | Editor-in-Chief | October 31

With the fall season in full swing, Chewacla State Park mountain biking trails may just be the next best outdoor adventure.

How to walk through Auburn’s haunted history

By Ethan Stamper | Campus Reporter | October 30

This fall, visit one of Auburn's spooky locations, haunted by the ghosts of Lee County past.

Suite 1111 | Meet the new band on the block, Queen of Kings

By Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor and Sabina Crisitello | Assistant Culture Editor | October 25

Sabina Crisitello shares her story on Queen of Kings, a local band that has played in venues all over Auburn since their first gig in August.

Auburn Parks and Rec hosts fifth annual Friday Fright Night

By Kara Mautz | Culture Writer | October 23

Friday Fright Night goers weigh in on why they decided to attend the event.

Well Red hosts Turn the Page on Breast Cancer event

By Jayne Duignan | Culture Writer | October 22

Well Red hosts Turn the Page on Breast Cancer event to raise awareness for the cause.