Culture

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.

Professor emeritus releases first fiction novel, 'The Black Angels'

By Emily Esleck | Intrigue Editor | September 23

On a dark, rainy night psychiatric ward nurses dressed in black raincoats and boots arrive at a murder scene where the daughter of a judge is suspected for her father’s murder. This scene sets the tone for Cal Clark, professor emeritus in political science and former Master’s of Public Administration director, who recently authored his first fiction novel, “The Black Angels.”

New app helps college students get home safely

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | September 22

Despite warnings from concerned mothers and public safety officials against walking alone, sometimes students will find themselves with somewhere to go but nobody to go with. In these cases the new app, Companion, would be useful.

Donald E. Davis Arboretum hosts Auburn Pagan Pride Day

By Hannah Fuqua | Intrigue Writer | September 20

On Saturday, Sept. 19 Donald E. Davis Arboretum hosted Auburn Pagan Pride Day sponsored by the Church of the Spiral Tree. The event lasted from 10 a.m.

University programs train puppies to detect bombs and help with research

By Hannah Fuqua | Intrigue Writer | September 15

Auburn University is home to a wide array of projects that bring animals and humans together, such as the union between humans and working detection dogs. Auburn patented the VaporWake training program, which prepares dogs to detect improvised explosive devices and begins with 6-week-old puppies.

Low country boil and live music at Sundown at Blooming Colors

By Amanda Myles | Intrigue Writer | September 11

Located at the corner of South College Street and South Donahue Drive in Auburn, Sundown at Blooming Colors, an event at The Market at Blooming Colors, offered casual dining of low country boil along with live music by Mark True.

A healthier way to look at weight loss

By Rachel Sprouse | Intrigue Writer | September 11

Losing weight is a struggle many college students encounter at some point in their college career. For some, it’s losing the freshman 15. But many students struggle with finding a healthy way to lose weight even after their freshman year.

Physics graduate to release 'The Time Opener: 1692'

By Emily Esleck | Intrigue Editor | September 9

James L. Tracy Jr., 2010 graduate in physics, said he wondered what it would be like if major figures from the past such as Abraham Lincoln or George Washington came to the present.

Local student photographer on the rise

By Hannah Fuqua | Intrigue Writer | September 7

Behind the lens of 21-year-old Ethan Gulley’s camera is a creative individual with a passion for displaying people in their raw element.

Farmer's Market ends on a high note

By Rachel Sprouse | Intrigue Writer | September 1

The Market at Ag Heritage Park had its final farmer's market for the season on August 27. From peaches to poundcake, vendors sold their products to local residents. Taylor Hatchett of A New Leaf Farm Stand said it's been a wonderful market this year. "It's a huge health and wellness benefit," said Hatchett.

Music major in marching band despite disability

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | August 26

Tripp Gulledge, freshman in music education, wasn’t always blind.

Longhorn Steakhouse bartender wins Bartender of the Year

By Hannah Fuqua | Intrigue Writer | August 19

On a rainy Tuesday evening, Aug. 18, three local bartenders gathered at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center to display their drink-making talents in the Alabama Bartender of the Year Regional Competition.

Shopkick allows users to rack up points to get gift card deals

By Rachel Sprouse l Intrigue Writer | August 19

If you’ve ever wanted to be rewarded for shopping, this is the app you’ve been waiting for.

Jiu jitsu brings grappling to Glenn

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 23

To the average person, jiu jitsu might not ring any bells, but for Auburn Mixed Martial Arts and Auburn Jiu Jitsu owners, jiu jitsu is more than a martial art. Randall Phillips said he has been practicing jiu jitsu for 31 years starting in Brazil when he was 14. Phillips said he studied for three years at the Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy in Brazil, which is based on teachings of Reylson Gracie, father of Helio Gracie.

Studying abroad creates life opportunities

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 11

Students find many ways to occupy their time in college. Whether it's never going back home and immersing yourself in the college life, or applying for internships to gain experience, recently studying abroad has been a popular college must to have on the checklist.

Former Auburn instructor finds roots in Alabama soil

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | June 26

Nancy Owen Nelson's grandmother, Nannie B. Russell Chandler, was always a mystery to Nelson, who at age 13 found that the woman she knew to be her grandmother was in fact her step grandmother.

From boats to bikes, graduate student, veteran fundraises to ride

By Dakota Sumpter | Photo Editor | June 24

Dave Enderton fulfills many different roles: athlete, father, graduate student, soldier, wounded warrior. Originally from Buffalo, New York, where he served in the National Guard, Enderton moved to Auburn when he was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia.