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Local pumpkin patch opens for fall

By Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer | October 13

The farm’s operations director tells what Dell Pumpkin Patch has to offer this year and how they operate the pumpkin patch. 

The Menstrual Movement breaks social stigmas

By Sophie Goodwin | Lifestyle writer | October 10

 Auburn’s chapter of PERIOD The Menstrual Movement speaks about their mission to raise awareness around women's health issues. While an associate history professor provides historical background on the relation between societal views and women’s health. 

Students find first home game successful

By Becca Benner | Culture Writer | October 9

Students share their experience with the previous home game day, Sept. 26.

Music, theater continue in outdoor venue

By Becca Benner | Culture Writer | October 8

Auburn's band director and a theater student explain the importance of the arts and how the pandemic has shaped it. 

Yoga provides a release for the mind

By Abby Winskowicz | Lifestyle Writer | October 7

The owner of The Yoga Room explains the impacts yoga can have on the mind and body. 

Chosen writers find home in mystic order

By Abigail Woods | Culture Editor | October 6

Each of the six mystics tell how they united to write books and share a sisterhood. 

Tai chi offers a sense of unity to the Auburn area

By Emery Lay | Lifestyle Writer | October 6

Kitty Frey, tai chi instructor, tells the ideas behind tai chi and her students explain how her classes have impacted them.

Old Rotation’s annual cotton harvest to begin soon

By Kate McIndoo | October 2

A soil scientist tells the harvesting process for this year's cotton and some of the history of the Old Rotation.

Harvest Moon rises with the celebration for autumn

By Maggie Horton | Lifestyle Writer | September 30

A meteorologist tells the best viewing times for the Harvest Moon and why it occurs, while members of the Church of the Spiral Tree explain the pagan significance of full moons.

Professors weigh in on the effects music has on studying

By Emery Lay | Lifestyle Writer | September 29

Professors explain if music is helpful or distracting for studying and a student tells how she uses music with studying. 

New restaurant tees off with mini-golf

By Sara Blevins | September 29

Jonathan Davis, the restaurant owner, shares his opening process for the new Country Club of Auburn. 

Medical experts advocate students to get flu shots

By Caroline Rice | Lifestyle Writer | September 28

The medical community explains why flu shots are needed during the pandemic. 

Local artist spreads hope during pandemic

By Maggie Horton | Lifestyle Writer | September 25

An Auburn alumna shares the inspiration behind The Pandemic Art Project and what she plans to create next.  

Student trades football for woodworking business

By Abigail Woods | Culture Editor | September 24

With his foundation in faith, an Auburn student shares his journey to build works for others.

Advice for healthy meals in dorms

By Abby Winskowicz | Lifestyle Writer | September 24

RA gives tips for cooking in the residence halls and a graduate research and teaching assistant in the school of kinesiology explains how to cook healthy meals on a budget.

Dermatologist explains mask-related skin issues

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | September 22

A dermatologist gives insight on how to improve skin health and why mask-related acne may occur. 

Student org reckons with mental health concerns

By Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer | September 22

Members of Active Minds share the importance of mental health and suicide prevention.

Upcoming Jewish holidays affected by the pandemic

By Maggie Horton | Lifestyle Writer | September 18

Hillel's co-president and vice president tell how Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are celebrated and how the pandemic has affected these holidays.