Culture

Active Minds weighs in on mental health during COVID

By Emery Lay | Lifestyle Writer | February 1

Markie Pasternak, an adviser at Active Minds, and Luke Sauls, junior in visual media, discuss the mental health difficulties students face during the pandemic and share ways to balance course work and mental health.

Potter molds her way into the business world

By Becca Benner | Culture Writer | January 30

Amy Briggs, an Auburn alumna, tells her story from potter to general manager at Rock 'n' Roll pinball in Opelika, Ala.

Mother and daughter team sells custom masks

By Abigail Woods | Culture Editor | January 27

Kim and Sherry Hammond, the creators of Handmade by Hammond, discuss how they were inspired to start a business selling custom masks, cowboy hats and paintings.

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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.

AU student releases original songs

By Sophie Goodwin | Lifestyle writer | January 21

Reese Fleming, a senior in aerospace engineering, shares his passion for music and how he started producing his own music on a variety of platforms from Instagram to Spotify.

Baseball creates opportunity for those with autism

By Emery Lay | Lifestyle Writer | January 19

Taylor Duncan, founder of Alternative Baseball, tells why he started the organization and his plans to bring a team to the Auburn-Opelika area.

Public library puppet shows take to the virtual stage

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | January 14

The engagement and outreach librarian at the Auburn Public Library explains the behind-the-scenes process of their weekly puppet shows.

Pharmacy student founds embroidery business

By Abigail Woods | Culture Editor | January 8

Hayden Lee, founder of Hoops and Needles, explains how she got interested in embroidery and how she turned this hobby into a business.

‘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.

Sushi chef holds cooking classes

By Abby Winskowicz | Lifestyle Writer | December 23

Kelly Viall taught a sushi class at the Resting Pulse Brewery last month. She discusses how she got started making sushi and the format of her classes.

Auburn student serves as mayor of Camp Hill

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | December 17

Auburn senior, Messiah Williams-Cole, recounts his passion for his hometown and tells what steps along the way inspired him to run for mayor.

Symphony director conducted his life from Venezuela

By Caroline Rice | Lifestyle Writer | December 16

Carlos Izcaray tells his story behind his passion for music and how he became the music director of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.

Outreach program creates Auburn’s mosaic works

By Sara Blevins | December 9

Kay Stone and Linda Munoz share the story behind the mosaic benches displayed around Donald E. Davis Arboretum.

Pebble Hill was originally constructed in 1847 by Nathaniel and Mary Scott.

Antebellum homes hold and preserve Auburn’s past

By Abigail Woods | Culture Editor | December 3

The background of Pebble Hill, Noble Hall and White Oaks gives insight into Auburn’s history from the 1800s.

Campus provides study spots for finals

By Abby Winskowicz | Lifestyle Writer | November 24

Students reflect on what places they prefer to study at in preparation for finals week.

When remote work doesn’t work well

By Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer | November 19

Some students discuss the barriers remote learning has created in carrying out group projects.

The Brook and the Bluff perform a live stream concert

By Becca Benner | Culture Writer | November 13

One of the organizers for the concert and some of the students who attended describe their virtual concert experience.

Aubie Claus is coming to town

By Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer | November 12

The director of development for the “Aubie Program” explains the importance of Aubie Claus and how the event has changed due to COVID-19.

Theater department hosts mental health events

By Abigail Woods | Culture Editor | November 12

Some of the students in the theater department discuss the upcoming events for the Mental Health Awareness Festival and the process of putting the event together.

Some students retreat from social media

By Emery Lay | Lifestyle Writer | November 11

Students recount their experience with fasting from social media and an assistant psychology professor explains the effect of social media on our brains.