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New Twilight book reverses gender roles

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | October 21

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of “Twilight,” the first of four books in the best-selling series, “The Twilight Saga”, author Stephenie Meyer has released a retelling of the vampire-human love story.

Student and Auburn Undercover owner's wife share breast cancer stories

By Emily Esleck | Intrigue Editor | October 21

One in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime and approximately 231,840 new cases will be diagnosed in women by the end of 2015, according to the American Cancer Society.  Ashley Cunliffe, sophomore in elementary education, said she found a lump in her breast when she was in ninth grade.

Crime and Paw-nishment

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | October 21

With the exception of service animals, the only pet allowed in University dorms is fish that can be kept in a tank of 20 gallons or less. However, fish may not be the only pet found in on-campus residence halls. Despite the rules, some Auburn students cannot stick to a scaly, water-breathing friend.

A closer look at the T-shirt and Nike shorts phenomenon

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | October 20

To the untrained eye, many women on campus may look more prepared for the gym than for a day of class. An oversized T-shirt paired with Nike shorts or yoga pants is the go-to outfit for thousands of Auburn students, and the athleisure trend (a style where workout clothes are worn in non-exercise settings) doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon.

Walk for a Dog app benefits Lee County Humane Society

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | October 19

Volunteering takes time, something many college students do not have. However, with the Walk for a Dog app people can turn their daily routine into cash for animal shelters and rescues. 

Korea Festival to feature food, art and dance

By Emily Esleck | Intrigue Editor | October 19

The Korea Festival, which started three years ago as an effort to express Korean culture, will start Monday, Oct. 19 and will last until Saturday, Oct. 24, according to Jennifer Mason, director of international initiatives in international programs.

How to make pumpkin cheese balls and inside out caramel apples

By Amanda Myles | Intrigue Writer | October 19

Fall gatherings, football games and Halloween parties are opportunities for entertaining friends and family. Keep your guests happy and full by providing appealing and appetizing snacks that capture the essence of the fall season.

Day in the life: Homemade means hard work for businesses

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | October 13

Behind the sugar-glazed cinnamon rolls, fresh-baked treats and soul-warming cups of coffee at The Bean, is hard work. Employees of Crepe Myrtle Cafe, a local market specializing in made-to-order crepes and fresh, produce, also spend hours preparing for the day.

Auburn seniors create a company possibly worth seven-figures, SimplyProse

By Hannah Fuqua | Intrigue Writer | October 12

Imagine having a seven-figure startup company before graduating college. That’s what Cole Kinchler, senior in supply chain management, Jacob Wright, senior in finance and Sharan Kalva, senior in industrial and systems engineering have accomplished in their time at Auburn.

Alternative hair care with eggs

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | October 9

Making an egg mask can help your hair health.

Fall Fashion: Makeup by a majorette, tips for full makeup application

By Emily Esleck | Intrigue Editor | October 9

For some makeup seems unnecessary or even a hassle, while others pride themselves in their makeup choices.

OPINION: In defense of Khaki shorts

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | October 9

No matter what look you’re going for, khaki shorts are a good foundation to build an outfit around.

Fashion blogger's take on personal style

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | October 8

I started it in June of 2015. Um and I have kind of been thinking of starting a fashion and lifestyle blog for a while.

One of a kind Alabama bookstore sells only signed copies

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | October 8

On a dead-end street in South Birmingham sits a bookstore which is the only one of its kind in the world, according to owner Jake Reiss, grandfather of two Auburn students. The only books found for sale inside Alabama Booksmith’s walls are books signed by their author.

Pocket Points app benefiting students coming spring 2016

By Amanda Myles | Intrigue Writer | October 7

Pocket Points, a new, free mobile app, is impacting universities all over the United States, rewarding students for staying off their phones during class. It works by opening the application then locking the phone. The longer the phone is locked while the student is in class, the more points are accumulated.

Greek life networking app strives to connect greeks nationally

By Emily Esleck | Intrigue Editor | October 5

GoGreekNow, an app founded by Sigma Chi fraternity brothers from Iowa State University, strives to be an “all-encompassing, one-stop shop” for Greek life across the country, according to co-founder Mark Hagen. Hagen and Nick Scott, who were roommates and good friends in college, began developing GoGreekNow in fall 2014 and officially launched the app in April 2015. Living in different cities after college, Scott said he and Hagen kept in touch.

A Day in the Life at The Bean

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | October 5

Behind the sugary glazes, fresh baked treats and soul-warming cups of coffee that take up residence at the local coffee shop, The Bean, is a lot of hard work. It is 4:35 in the morning and while most people are still asleep, waiting for the sun to peek it’s face up from below the horizon, Sydney and Ben Nichols, owner’s of The Bean, are awake and prepping for the day ahead of them.

BigHouse plans to transform bus into closet for foster families

By Hannah Fuqua | Intrigue Writer | September 25

More than 6,000 children are currently in foster care in Alabama.Foster families receive a stipend equal to less than $14 per day per child. Micah Melnick and her husband, Blake Melnick, who received his Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from Auburn, are working to help these families through their organization, BigHouse Foundation.