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Friendly fright: A review of Alfred Hitchcock’s 'Psycho'

The 1960 horror film “Psycho,” directed by Alfred Hitchcock, illustrates a slew of chilling events that take place over a weekend in Arizona and California. On a Friday afternoon, Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) commits a monetary crime that motivates her to go on the run. She stops at the Bates Motel and charms the man who runs the motel, Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins). At the Motel, Crane meets her mysterious end, and her sister, Lila Crane (Vera Miles) employs a private detective, Milton Arbogast (Martin Balsam), to search for her. When Arbogast stops responding with updates, Lila and Sam Loomis (John Gavin), Marion’s boyfriend, go to the Bates Motel themselves and discover a mortifying secret about the events that occurred there.

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'It’s alive!' — A review of 1931’s 'Frankenstein'

“Frankenstein” is a chilling story of a mad scientist driven by relentless ambition, striving to push science beyond its natural boundaries, with ethical themes of nature rivaling nurture and the dangers of isolation and alienation. The 1931 film of this classic narrative is the most well-known and influential retelling of Mary Shelley’s novel in the world of cinema due to its commercial and cultural success, which fully allowed Henry Frankenstein and his monster to break into mainstream pop culture.

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Hors d’oeuvres of history: A cultural cookbook from the Auburn History Club

By Lorelei Young | Lifestyle Writer | October 5

Many customs, especially culinary ones, are valued within cultures because food often unites people together. Most people don’t think about the history behind their food, but the History Club at Auburn University, along with the Lee County Historical Society, is working to change that. The organizations are creating a cookbook with southern recipes, with information about their true origins, to bring awareness to the underrepresented groups that formed southern culinary culture.

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Diving into Auburn's game day glamour

By Margaret Griffin | Lifestyle Writer | October 3

For Auburn students, choosing a game day outfit is almost as important as selecting their seat in Jordan-Hare Stadium. The game day traditions that Auburn celebrates have many elements, but navy and orange outfits remain the core of game day culture and school spirit. Every year, southern boutiques across town stock up on trending clothes, new sunglasses and creative game day pins to help students create the “Auburn look” that the campus is known for.

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Second-hand styles: Exploring Auburn’s thrift store scene

By Layla Hyatt | Assistant Lifestyle Editor | September 17

College is a time for self-exploration and finding oneself. Whether students are decorating their own apartment or preparing for their first night out, there are so many ways to learn about their likes and dislikes. To do this on a student budget can be tricky, however. Thankfully, Auburn has no shortage of thrift stores carrying everything possible, from t-shirts to kitchenware to CDs.

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Turning over a new leaf: The Artist’s Harvest Exhibition begins this October

By Amelia Gatzke | Lifestyle Writer | September 15

From Oct. 1 until Nov. 4, Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC) will hold its first-ever Artist's Harvest Exhibition, an opportunity for local artists to showcase their artwork and express their love for Halloween and the fall season. A reception and market, where these JDCAC-affiliated artists can sell their pieces and gain exposure in the world of creativity, will also take place on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

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Academics, athletics, activities: What Auburn students are excited for this year

By Lorelei Young | Lifestyle Writer | September 9

Auburn University began its 169th year of classes on Aug. 18. Established in 1856, Auburn has served as a place of higher education for many generations of students. Time has created differences between the generations, but they all had one thing in common: hopefulness for the upcoming school year. This year, Auburn students are looking forward to many activities, from spending time with loved ones to establishing routines to participating in various student organizations.

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A world of wonder: Mary Dansak’s new book plants seeds of appreciation

By Katelyn Smith | Lifestyle Editor | September 9

Mary Dansak, Alabama native and Auburn resident, published her new book, “Box Turtles, Hooligans, and Love, Sweet Love,” in January of this year and will participate in two events at the Auburn Public Library in the fall. Filled with a collection of columns she has written for the Auburn Villager newspaper, the book embarks readers on a journey of appreciating the little things in life and nature.

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Look to the skies: Auburn Raptor Center celebrates 25 years of eagle flights

By Laura Newman | Lifestyle Writer | September 4

This fall, the Auburn University Raptor Center (AURC) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the eagle flight, a “uniquely Auburn” pre-game tradition at each home football game. With the return of its event "Football, Fans and Feathers," the AURC is launching a new fundraising campaign – active now until Nov. 29 – to raise awareness and donations for the Center's raptors, commemorate the history of its beloved birds and ensure the longevity of the tradition.

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Family STEM Career Connect Day encourages new interests

By Sam Bainter | Assistant Lifestyle Editor | August 23

On Saturday, August 23, the Opelika Public Library hosted “Family STEM Career Connect Day,” organized by the East Alabama STEM Ecosystem (EASE), with the mission to promote interest and passion in the STEM industry. Attendees participated in interactive activities run by partnered organizations, student groups and Auburn colleges, all aimed at highlighting the importance of science, technology, engineering and math.

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The Jule of Auburn: Where art meets education

By Allison Foran | August 8

Tucked behind a shimmering pond on manicured grounds sits Auburn’s Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art. Affectionately referred to as “the Jule," the museum has become a hot spot for art appreciators, class trips and university events. 

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