Culture

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.

Academic coaching offers tips for online learning

By Abby Winskowicz | Lifestyle Writer | November 10

The coordinator of academic coaching gives advice on some strategies for managing workload with online classes.

Coffee shops experience business boom despite COVID

By Caroline Rice | Lifestyle Writer | November 6

With students back on campus, coffee shops are seeing a growth in business sales since quarantine.

Artist inspired by social justice movements

By Becca Benner | Culture Writer | November 5

Artists in the “Time Change/Change Time” exhibit share their process and their inspiration for the artworks held in Biggin Gallery through Nov. 6.

Detection dogs retrain to help with therapy sessions

By Sophie Goodwin | Lifestyle writer | November 3

The director of Student Counseling and Psychological Services recounts Moose and Nessie, the two therapy dogs, stories of becoming therapy animals.

Local ministry aids newborns and their families

By Abigail Woods | Culture Editor | October 30

Auburn’s Threads of Love chapter provides clothing items for ill, premature babies and provides burial clothes for infants who have passed away.

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The Depot celebrates its five-year anniversary

By Kara Mautz | Culture Writer | October 29

Scott Simpson, executive chef and co-owner of The Depot, tells about the special menu items for the restaurant's anniversary and reflects back on The Depot’s five years of business.

Auburn alumna finds sweet spot in Opelika

By Kate McIndoo | October 27

Mary Kathryn Whatley, owner of Tart and Tartan, shares about her bakery opening later this year in downtown Opelika.

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Embrace bands the people of Auburn together in faith

By Emery Lay | Lifestyle Writer | October 23

The communications coordinator at Embrace shares the meaning behind their discipleship bands, a faith-centered small group program, and explains how people can get involved.

Hiking trails provide Auburn with its scenes of nature

By Abigail Woods | Culture Editor | October 21

Trail managers and caretakers tell about hiking opportunities at the Caroline Dean Wildflower Trail, Kreher Preserve and Nature Center, the Wood Duck Heritage Preserve and Siddique Nature Park and Chewacla State Park.

PLUS scholarship aims to create a diverse campus

By Maggie Horton | Lifestyle Writer | October 20

Students on the PLUS scholarship share their story of being first-generation college students and the Office of Inclusion and Diversity explains more about the PLUS program.