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How the coronavirus is impacting Asian students at AU

By Jiajia Liu | Lifestyle Writer | March 7

Juliane Vo, freshman in pre-graphic design, is Vietnamese American. She said she’s noticing how the coronavirus is creating a boundary among some Asian students and American students in her classes.

Acre chef to bring Alabama culture to the Food Network

By Kara Mautz | Culture Writer | March 5

Compton, chef de cuisine at Acre, was selected as one of eight chefs to compete on the Vegas Chef Prizefight, a series that will premiere on the Food Network on March 5. 

Students, professors discuss note-taking preferences

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | March 3

Jennifer Robinson, an associate professor in the department of psychology, said handwritten notes can allow the user to have a deeper understanding because it forces them to put the material in their own words.

Alum uses faith as inspiration for clothing

By Caroline Craig | Lifestyle Writer | March 2

Brady Fowlkes, 23, started selling sweatshirts with the One by One design, which he has tattooed on his wrist, in an effort to fund two separate mission trips for children he sponsors in Columbia and Ghana. 

Auburn students create following through 'Hype House'

By Emery Lay | Lifestyle Writer | February 28

Beginning this year, a group of male students decided to take to TikTok themselves. Tagged as “The Auburn Hype House,” the group now sits at approximately 65,000 followers on the social media platform. 

Local Trump staffer takes piano talents to White House

By Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer | February 21

Gibson, a self-proclaimed jack-of-all-trades, is a pianist, a singer, a former staff member of the 2016 Donald Trump presidential campaign, the owner of a bed-and-breakfast in Mississippi, a mother, a grandmother and a philanthropist.

Love on the Plains

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor , Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer and Maggie Horton | Lifestyle Writer | February 14

Auburn students and professors share stories of how they met their significant other. 

Good Karma owner works to combat food insecurity

By Caroline Rice | Lifestyle Writer | February 14

Good Karma, a local restaurant serving Indian cuisine, has created a new way of helping those in need in the Auburn area.

Professor cultivates skill for home brewing

By Emery Lay | Lifestyle Writer | February 12

In addition to his work in science, Bird has been brewing beer for over 45 years, since he was 20 years old. 

Students 'build community' through fencing

By Caroline Craig | Lifestyle Writer | February 9

After hearing from his coach that another fencer from Georgia would be attending Auburn, Armistead said he decided to reach out to Jay Parcelewicz, freshman in pre-business, about creating a new organization. 

The 'food truck family' that feeds campus

By David Shannon | Campus Writer and Destini Ambus | Campus Writer | February 2

Sunel and Sonia Merchant are the owners of Philly Connection. According to their son, Sunny Merchant, they have been serving the Auburn community for several years. 

Local artist designs murals using Auburn spirit

By Emery Lay | Lifestyle Writer | January 19

If you happen to take a stroll through downtown Auburn, you might come across a mural displaying an image of two tigers and two eagles together. This mural, alongside many others, was created by R.C. Hagans, a street artist who has completed many pieces outside of his work in Auburn. 

Emerge welcomes Yara Shahidi, star of 'Grown-ish,' to speak to students

By Kara Mautz | Culture Writer and Jiajia Liu | Lifestyle Writer | January 17

Known for her work on the ABC comedy "Black-ish" and the Freeform show "Grown-ish," along with activist work, Shahidi's career began many years ago when she starred in her first commercial at age 6. 

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions visits Opelika, braces for US Senate race

By Natalie Beckerink | Lifestyle Editor | January 14

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke to members of the Opelika Rotary Club as they gathered for their weekly meeting on Tuesday and welcomed the Selma native to east Alabama.

Coffee shops donates portion of profits to MS foundation

By Emery Lay | Lifestyle Writer | January 12

A family-owned nonprofit located on the corner of Moores Mill Road at Hamilton Place, One Bike Coffee is just a quick 10– minute drive from campus. 

A taste of Mexico in Auburn

By Eduardo Medina | Editor-in-chief | January 12

How one woman fused her culture with her culinary skills to bring La Plaza, a Mexican supermarket and taqueria, to the Plains.

Local bakers share passion for serving variety of treats

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | January 11

“My favorite aspect about making custom cakes is having the ability to be a part of a customer’s special event and working with the client to tailor a cake that fits their style perfectly,” she said.

Opelika residents find community in businesses

By Natalie Beckerink | Lifestyle Editor | January 10

White settlers started to migrate to the area in 1830, but the town was not officially chartered until 1854. At this point in history, railroad tracks were being placed throughout the nation, and Opelika worked to build a connection from their location to the rest of the world.