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Auburn alum Austin Cain makes his way in the Nashville music scene

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | April 26

Since starting his music career, Cain has independently released 17 songs and two music videos. He’s now playing music and working with other bands in Nashville. 

Royal Döner opens bringing Turkish food to Auburn

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 25

Nestled between Eddie’s Calzones and Bizilia’s Cafe in downtown Auburn, Royal Döner is a cozy Turkish diner serving affordable Turkish cuisine in both traditional and nontraditional ways. 

'I was in fear': New York police officer shares 9/11 experience

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | April 24

It looked like something out of a horror movie. Will Jimeno, a retired Port Authority police officer, was shocked when he first arrived at the World Trade Center on 9/11. 

Artist aims to bring life into people's homes

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | April 24

Lauren Woods, local artist, is a stay-at-home mom who has found a business in art and, through painting, aims to bring life into people’s homes. 

Students open pop-up shop in bringing vintage clothing to Auburn

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | April 23

There has been an emergence of thrifting and vintage clothing sales in recent years as this generation has become one that loves throwback styles from the ‘60s through the ‘90s.

Local shop aims to keep comic book industry alive

By Madeline Muscat | Lifestyle Writer | April 23

Fifty years ago, children across America could be found delving deep into the fictional world of their favorite superheroes through comics. The same can not be said of children today.

University provides support for expecting students

By Carrie Johnson | Lifestyle Writer | April 22

Many previous and current students at Auburn University have experienced the potential challenges that commonly occur as results of unplanned pregnancies. 

Keo's absorbs La Palma for different kind of Thai restaurant

By Stephanie Tunnell | Lifestyle Writer | April 19

Keo’s Restaurant and Bar is not the typical Thai restaurant in Auburn — as its serves Mexican food. 

Participants share tips for cosplaying on the college budget

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | April 17

Whether it’s from movies, books or television shows, fictional characters have a way of enchanting audiences, and some people become those characters through cosplay.

Auburn's infamous shot bus becomes a football fan's passion project

By Madeline Muscat | Lifestyle Writer | April 15

The War Eagle Supper Club bar bus is currently being prepared for a reopening in Mobile, Alabama, by restaurant owner Jim Walker. 

Experts warn yerba mate tea may cause health concerns

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | April 15

On the Haley Concourse in February 2019, Auburn University students may have noticed ambassadors of Guayaki passing out an herbal tea called yerba mate. The beverage, free to passing students, is known to be a South-American herbal tea that has many health benefits, but actually has a lesser-known health cost.

A generational look at college life: Mother, daughter share differences in Auburn experience

By Madeline Muscat | Lifestyle Writer | April 15

While many Auburn traditions are shared between the different generations of students, a lot has changed for the average 20-year-old as well.

The evolution behind the term pretty

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | April 10

Pretty is one of those undefinable words society has always used to describe things such as a pretty flower or a pretty woman. 

Expert shares importance of maintaining posture

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | April 9

After studying or sitting in class for a long time, it’s common to feel shoulder and back pain due to poor posture. 

Bars in Auburn reactions to the weekend's events, profit and how they prepare for next week

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor and Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | April 8

Quixotes, Live Oaks, 17-16 Bar and SkyBar Cafe are some of the bars that hosted gatherings for last weekend’s games and are gearing up for this coming game against University of Virginia.

New cafe opens with focus on building friendships, community

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | April 1

Coffee is a sort of uniting force in American culture, and Krystal Scott, owner of Eden Cafe and pastor of The Mount Church of the Nazarene, is working on using that force to uplift and unite the Auburn community. 

Auburn offers versatility in biking

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | March 31

There are two main types of biking, said Chandler Purtle, department manager at Mountain High Outfitters, allowing bikers to choose the activity they want.

Clothing company provides cheaper, lower impact way to stay up to date with trends

By Carrie Johnson | Lifestyle Writer | March 30

Rent the Runway, a rentable clothing subscription store, is making waves in the fashion market by offering monthly subscriptions that allow customers to regularly switch up and refresh their wardrobes with new, on-trend styles.