Culture

Hillel, UPC observe Yom Ha'atzmaut in celebration

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | April 16

Hillel and the University Program Council celebrated Yom Ha’atzmaut, a day of commemoration for the Israeli Declaration of Independence in 1948, on Thursday.

ISO World's Fair promotes Auburn's cultural diversity

By Caroline Craig | Campus Writer | April 7

ISO combined its annual International Peace Dinner and the World’s Fair for one event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. outside the Melton Student Center.

Cottagecore aesthetic goes viral on social media

By Abby Winskowicz | Lifestyle Writer | March 31

An Auburn student and a lecturer in art history share their ideas on why "cottagecore" has seen a rise in popularity over the past year and what makes something of the "cottagecore" aesthetic.

Wildlife student documents biodiversity with art

By Abigail Woods | Culture Editor | March 1

Kayleigh Chalkowski, fourth-year doctoral student, travels to a variety of places studying wildlife and creates art of the organisms she finds along the way.

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Auburn international students reflect on America in 2020

By Tim Nail | Campus Editor | January 24

Some of Auburn's international students give their viewpoints on the pandemic, the death of George Floyd and the 2020 election.

‘80s nostalgia no surprise to historians

By Sophie Goodwin | Lifestyle writer | December 30

Associate professors of history, Melissa Blair and Alan Meyer, discuss the impact of nostalgia in pop culture.

International Dinner Club gives locals a taste of the world

By Nicole Lee | Campus Writer | November 11

The International Dinner Club emerged in response to few culturally rich dining options around Auburn, growing into a way for members to gather and share meals with worldwide dishes.

After-school program cultivates knowledge of Korean culture

By Kayla Bhodoo | Campus Writer | November 9

Through Auburn University's Korea Corner, grade school students are able to register to learn Korean language and culture either in the spring or fall semester, and there is no tuition.

Thrifting gives students an outlet for creative fashion

By Sara Blevins | October 15

Students share why they thrift shop and how they got started.

Harvest Moon rises with the celebration for autumn

By Maggie Horton | Lifestyle Writer | September 30

A meteorologist tells the best viewing times for the Harvest Moon and why it occurs, while members of the Church of the Spiral Tree explain the pagan significance of full moons.

Victorian B&B holds the memories of Auburn

By Caroline Rice | Lifestyle Writer | September 10

The history of the Crenshaw Guest House and the memories it continues to create for Auburn today.

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.

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.

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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.

A day in the life of a Pi Chi

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | March 1

Recently, 126 women have been chosen to be Pi Chis for 2019 fall formal sorority recruitment.

Stories of modern love on The Plains

It's hard to find love these days. Here's some stories of people who did.

A Verragio diamond engagement ring sits on top of a vase of roses on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Hoping for a ring by spring, students share Southern culture

By Carrie Johnson | Lifestyle Writer | February 10

Since Auburn University opened its male-only doors to women in 1892, many students—men and women alike—have tirelessly pursued the idea that they must fall in love and be engaged by spring of senior year at Auburn.

Spectrum provides safe space for advocacy, education

By Carmen McCrackin | Lifestyle Writer | February 10

Having safe spaces on campus or in the community can be an area for advocacy and education that is open to all members of the community, Spectrum Advocacy Chair Raven Le’nard said.

Humans of Auburn encourages awareness in the community

By Kensley Sanders | Lifestyle Writer | February 8

Humans of Auburn aims to bring awareness to diversity in the community.

Auburn Global celebrates International Education Week on the Haley Concourse on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017.

International students share their Auburn experience

By Madeline Muscat | Lifestyle Writer | January 26

The difference between Auburn and home can be significant for the over 800 students Auburn Global welcomes to campus each semester from more than 150 countries.