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Taylor Hicks speaks on life after 'American Idol'

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | September 30

Twenty years ago, Taylor Hicks was entertaining locals at the War Eagle Supper Club in Auburn. Only a handful of people knew his name and he was just beginning to embark on his solo career in music.

Taylor Hicks performs with college band for first time in years

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | September 29

Taylor Hicks and his college band Passing Through preformed at Bourbon Street Bar Friday night, Sept.

Lipbone Redding performs at Sundilla Acoustic Concert Series

By Emily Esleck | Intrigue Editor | September 25

Lipbone Redding, guitarist and songwriter from North Carolina, filled the Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Thursday, Sept. 24 telling charismatic tales through his original music entertaining the audience with lip-tromboning, his innovative skill of making trombone and trumpet sounds with his mouth.

Nashville singer-songwriter moves to Auburn

By Amanda Myles | Intrigue Writer | September 23

Mark True, a singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee, recently moved to Auburn and has enjoyed performing at local events.

Taylor Hicks to perform at Bourbon Street Bar

By Emily Esleck | Intrigue Editor | September 22

Former American Idol star, Taylor Hicks, will be performing at Bourbon Street Bar Friday Sept. 25 at 9:30 p.m.

Auburn athletics designs new emoji app for fans

By Emily Esleck | Intrigue Editor | September 17

Auburn fans across the country are expressing their spirit in a new fashion this football season. According to Jon Sirico, assistant athletics director of marketing and sales in auburn athletics, there were more than 45,000 downloads of the newest Auburn app, Auburn Emoji, the first week it was launched.

Miss Alabama speaks after her fourth runner-up finish in Miss America 2016

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | September 16

The one thing Meg McGuffin was worried about was becoming a viral video on YouTube during her on-stage question in the 2016 Miss America Competition on Sunday, Sept. 13. “That was the one thing I didn’t want before my question was to become a YouTube sensation, and I’ve done that," McGuffin said.

Plainsman alumna writes successful young adult novel

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | September 16

Among many titles bestowed upon Rachel Hawkins, Auburn and Plainsman alumna and New York Times’ best-selling author are two. Rachel, a graduate in English, has written two young adult book series, the “Hex Hall” series and the “Rebel Belle” trilogy, the third installment of which will be released in 2016.

UPDATE: Meg McGuffin receives fourth runner-up in the 2016 Miss America Competition

By Staff Report | September 14

Miss Alabama 2015, Meg McGuffin, placed fourth runner-up in the 2016 Miss America Competition.

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.

Vote Miss Alabama 2015 to be 'America's Choice'

By Emily Esleck | Intrigue Editor | September 10

The 2016 Miss America Competition will have an "America's Choice" contestant in the semi-finals this year, according to the Miss America website. Meg McGuffin, Miss Alabama 2015, can be voted to be the "Fan Choice Contestant" by fans across the country.

Miss Alabama 2015 prepares for Miss America

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | September 9

Meg McGuffin, who graduated from Auburn in May with a degree in media studies, will be competing in this year’s Miss America competition as the current titleholder of Miss Alabama.

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By Hannah Fuqua | Intrigue Writer | September 4

On Saturday, August 22 Mama Mocha’s Coffee Emporium hosted a Fall Prequinox Party where local talent and creativity was on display.

Beans and Bellies a success for local belly dancing troupe

By Emily Esleck | Intrigue Editor | September 4

Village Plains Tribal Fusion, a local belly dancing group, hosted Beans and Bellies: A Belly Dance Showcase, Friday, Sept. 4 at Coffee Cat. The event served as a fundraiser for the troupe's theatrical show.

Village Plains Tribal Fusion to host Beans and Bellies: A Belly Dance Showcase

By Emily Esleck | Intrigue Editor | September 3

Village Plains Tribal Fusion, a five member, belly dancing troupe, will perform Friday, Sept. 4 from 6-9 p.m. at Coffee Cat.

Cottonseed Live: Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors

By Rachel Sprouse | Intrigue Writer | August 29

String lights lined the brick road as concertgoers poured in for Cottonseed Live: Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors with special guests Penny and Sparrow.

Sundilla Concert Series hosts Birmingham-based Act of Congress

By Emily Esleck | Intrigue Editor | August 25

Tunes of acoustic music with touches of bluegrass sound filled Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Friday night, August 21, as part of the Sundilla Concert Series. Seats were filled by 7:30 p.m.

Design student excels with interactive design, wins three awards in one semester

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 9

When it comes to graphic design, there's one student who has surpassed professors' expectations.