Culture

Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong and James R. Hansen

'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.

A preview of all the Oscar-buzzing films this fall

By Aaron Kirkland | Lifestyle Writer | September 10

It can be difficult to determine what films to watch this fall, but, as always, certain films have more buzz and expectations than others.

Members of the public spend some time with Aubie during the Sustainability Picnic at Donald E. Davis Arboretum, on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn couples share date ideas around the city

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | September 9

Students should not stress too much about their love lives because Auburn, Alabama, happens to be home to a trove of date spots that students can only experience right here on the Plains.

Late night eats to discover in Auburn

By Mary Grace Vinson | Lifestyle Writer | September 7

Whether it’s all about getting a burger as quickly as possible or keeping up with your healthy diet even after hours, you’ll find late night food to satisfy any craving.

Adjusting to Auburn: Finding your home away from home

By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | September 7

“I have always been proud to say that I go to Auburn, but around sophomore year it started to feel like home," Jess Huibregtse said.

Flooding out of the arena in excitement for Bid Day on August 17, 2018.

Life after pledging, withdrawing and getting released from a sorority

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | September 7

Some participants feel as though they faced harsher cuts because they do not have as many connections. Other girls feel as though maybe they did not fit a certain mold the sororities were looking for.

Local farmers markets given opportunity for farm-to-table living

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | September 4

Farmers markets are a way to get a great variety of organic and delicious produce coming straight from the farm.

Meet the campus dietitian

By Edward Faust | Lifestyle Writer | August 29

As a registered dietitian, Abigail Hickey knows a lot about food and wants to share this knowledge with the Auburn Family.

Healthy eats on and off campus for every dietary need

By Mary Grace Vinson | Lifestyle Writer | August 28

For those looking to eat out in Auburn with dietary restrictions, there is definitely hope.

Southern artist bridges the gap between science and art

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | August 28

There seems to be a divide in the academics world. On one plane, there’s math and science. On the other, it’s English and the arts.

Out-of-state student tells her Greek story

By Mikayla Burns | Lifestyle Editor | August 28

Eleanor Alford, sophomore in public relations, was not as intimidated as she thought she was going to be as she went through ice water teas during Rush Week 2017. Coming from Lexington, Kentucky, she knew how big sororities are in the South, and she was excited to get to know new people. However, ...