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Auburn student and sister bring awareness to childhood cancer

By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | September 25

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month stands for all who have fought, who are fighting and who have passed away. 

Auburn grad returns to campus 60 years later for the ODK Cake Race

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | September 25

This freshman was Roy Ward. As he returns to Auburn University in the weeks to come, he is preparing to run this same race once again at age 78, along with his two sons and their children. 

One Bike Coffee fights multiple sclerosis

By Stephanie Tunnell | Lifestyle Writer | September 25

Auburn graduates Jack and Amy Fisher are fighting multiple sclerosis one coffee order at a time. 

Auburn student finds confidence through style

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | September 24

Since she was a sophomore in high school, Pilson decided she wanted to be herself rather than try to fit into the trends.

Why people pick a plant-based, vegan lifestyle

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | September 19

The surface definition of being vegan is avoiding the consumption of animal products, which includes milk, eggs, meat, honey and any animal byproducts.

The health benefits of kombucha

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | September 18

The drink is a black or green tea that is fermented and is mixed with a kombucha culture and yeast.

"White Boy Rick" is alright, alright, alright

By Aaron Kirkland | Lifestyle Writer | September 18

In a conversation at the film’s beginning, the protagonist, Richard Wershe, Jr., asks his weapons-dealing father why he never moved his family out of Detroit.

The Netflix romcom renaissance

By Mary Grace Vinson | Lifestyle Writer | September 18

 Netflix’s original content has a tendency to go viral these days.

Bowling alley brings bowling, arcade to The Plains

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | September 16

The bowling alley's name is a reflection of the business' goals — to create a good time for customers.

Instagram accounts offer insight into events, food in Auburn

By Mallory Pitts | Lifestyle Writer | September 14

Instagram can serve as a guide to life on and off campus for students this school year. 

EDM artist making name in Auburn

By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | September 14

Local EDM artist Joe Matheny is making a name in Auburn and gearing up for Imagine Festival. 

'First Man' author, Auburn professor speaks on controversy surrounding upcoming film

By Mikayla Burns | Lifestyle Editor | September 13

“The movie is very intimately American,” Hansen said. “That’s why the controversy is unfortunate and frustrating for us involved because we know the movie. It’s got Americana written all over it.”

The evolution of game day fashion at Auburn

By Mallory Pitts | Lifestyle Writer | September 13

Although students have been dressing up for football games for decades, gameday fashion at Auburn has become an event in and of itself.

FDA threatens to pull JUUL, other flavored e-cigarette companies

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 12

"Let me be clear; everything is on the table. This includes the resources of our civil and criminal enforcement tools," Gottlieb said in a statement.

An Auburn rite of passage: the 21st birthday sign

By Alice Phillips | Lifestyle Writer | September 11

Where the birthday sign originated is not clear, but Auburn is one of many schools that celebrates this way. 

Local artist gives back for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | September 11

Local artist and cancer survivor Christy Cochran uses her passion to give back. 

"Support the Girls" brings honest comedy to the screen

By Aaron Kirkland | Lifestyle Writer | September 11

  Dignity can be almost impossible to find these days.

Life behind the weights

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | September 10

McLelland-Rae Johnson, personal trainer and student at Auburn, has a passion for weight training. She started dancing from ages 3 to 18 and did cheerleading throughout high school.