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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.

Auburn local creates comedy club to bring community together

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | December 11

O’Neal El said after years of her and her family traveling around to see different comedy clubs, they wanted to set up a club closer to home.

Dumps Like a Truck moves to downtown location

By Caroline Rice | Lifestyle Writer | December 6

“When this space opened in downtown Auburn, we felt like it was a gift from God,” Dykes said. 

New coffee shop opens in Opelika

By Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer | December 1

Jo was born in South Korea, but has since lived in Canada and all over the U.S. His experiences in different parts of the world grew his desire to create a space for different types of people to gather and feel welcome, he said. 

How tailgate style changed throughout the decades

By Mattison Allen | November 29

Saturday afternoons on the Plains are a time when college students get to show how trendy they truly are.  And in the South, tailgating fashion matters.

Scrunchies making a comeback

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | November 28

“There’s many different fabrics, colors and patterns scrunchies come in, which makes it easy to wear at all occasions,” Brewer said “I definitely think scrunchies are on the comeback because they have the vintage look mixed with modern styles and patterns.”

'Blessed' size: Alumna, blogger shares her fashion blog knowledge

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | November 27

Pepper Martin said she and her thousands of friends and followers have created a place where women of all sizes can come to find fashion inspiration and leave with a better sense of themselves. 

Indigenous students celebrate culture, embrace their legacy

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | November 26

Emily Fayard, an Auburn Alumna, originally went to college in her hometown in Atmore, Alabama, to stay close to her tribe: the Mvskoke people, also known as the Creek people, she said.

Bringing style to the states: International students share their fashion inspiration

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | November 26

“Style is freedom,” Zhongqi Ma said. “It’s kind of like freestyle — whatever you like to pick.”

Circus troupe debuts at the gogue center

By Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer | November 20

Cirque Mechanics made its debut in Auburn on Wednesday, Oct. 30, unveiling its circus performance with a twist to a sold-out audience at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center, ending the night with a standing ovation.

Students share literary work at SNAPS event

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | November 19

Cecilia Wood, editor-in-chief of The Auburn Circle, commented on the courage it takes to read one’s own work and her appreciation for the people who were willing to do so for SNAPS.

Student creates business using antique jewelry

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | November 18

MadeNew is an independently run jewelry company where Draper takes antique, broken jewelry and combines it with her own pieces to make a variety of one-of-a-kind products.