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Auburn theatre presents 'Big Fish' on Thursday

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | February 13

A story of fantasy, love and family is coming to Auburn on Feb. 14, just in time for Valentine’s Day. “Big Fish,” Auburn ‘s Department of Theatre musical, is set in Alabama. 

Humans of Auburn encourages awareness in the community

By Kensley Sanders | Lifestyle Writer | February 8

Humans of Auburn aims to bring awareness to diversity in the community.

Black Panther returns to Tiger 13 for free for one week

By Carrie Johnson | Lifestyle Writer | February 1

AMC CLASSIC Tiger 13 movie theater in Opelika, along with 250 other AMC locations, will play the 2018 movie "Black Panther" for free from Friday to Feb. 7 with show times at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Liz Longley to perform her albums at Pebble Hill

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | January 15

Liz Longley will be singing at Pebble Hill on Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. The singer-songwriter will be doing the concert for free to all who attend.

Nutritionist recommends personalized not restrictive diets

By Carmen McCrackin | Lifestyle Writer | January 13

Restrictive diets, like low-carb, low-fat, keto, cleanses and detoxes can have unwanted repercussions, according to Abbigail Hickey, registered dietitian nutritionist and coordinator of nutrition services for Health Promotion and Wellness. 

Trainer helps others achieve their New Year's resolution

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | January 12

Emily Loefstedt works directly with people on creating the proper workout routine that is best fit for them and offers advice to those who are looking to sharpen their workouts in 2019.

Gogue Performing Arts Center to open 2019 with nine series, 27 shows

By Loren Kimmel | Lifestyle Editor | January 10

The new center that broke ground in August 2017 is expected to bring in numerous performers of different musical and theatrical backgrounds to expand upon Auburn’s art scene.

Auburn alumna releases indie movie after winning at 2017 Twin Cities Film Festival

By Mikayla Burns | Lifestyle Editor | December 6

Through her determined effort, Heinss released her first feature film “Instructions for Living” this December after spending a year in the film festival circuit, joining the list of notable Auburn alumni who have found success in the entertainment industry.

Chinese Student Organization brings Asian film to Auburn

By Aaron Kirkland | Lifestyle Writer | December 3

Near the beginning of “Project Gutenberg,” the film’s protagonist, a forger, artist and counterfeiter named Lee Man, describes his new artwork, an original piece drawing on the styles of four different Chinese masters. As the new film from “Infernal Affairs” screenwriter Felix Chong unfolds, ...

Hangout Music Festival drops 2019 lineup including Cardi B, Khalid

By Mikayla Burns | Lifestyle Editor | November 29

Top music artists like Cardi B, Travis Scott, Khalid and The Lumineers are a few of the headliners in Hangout Music Fest's 2019 lineup. 

The Rocky Horror Picture Show hits The Plains

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | November 26

 The Rocky Horror Picture Show hit The Plains for a one night only performance where Dr. Frank N. Furter and his strange friends threw the Auburn University Theatre into a Time Warp on Nov. 12, 2018.  To those who have never heard of The Rocky Horror Picture show, the basic plot follows a ...

A peek into the world of dance

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | November 26

The unspoken language that can convey people’s emotions and ideals throughout time and space is none other than dance to Connor Dealy and many others.  Dance is a vast concept. As Dealy, a theater performance major and dance minor, points out, dance can range from traditional folk dances to simply ...

Auburn Theater connects with community through 'Acts of Kindness'

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | November 2

 The "Acts of Kindness" title was chosen because the goal of this year is to come together to celebrate Alabama whilst addressing problems — past and present — and how they can be solved through kindness. 

'First Man' makes Auburn proud

By Aaron Kirkland | Lifestyle Writer | November 1

In his new collaboration with his “La La Land” director Damien Chazelle, Gosling has found his best of these sort of roles to date: Neil Armstrong, the American who became the first man to set foot on the moon.

'Chasing Corruption' tells the importance of local journalism

By Aaron Kirkland | Lifestyle Writer | October 23

In a society where an openly fascistic and corrupt president designates these corruption fighters as “the enemy of the people,” it is more important than ever that stories such as “Chasing Corruption” are made. 

The Ghost of Paul Revere brings holler folk to Waverly, Alabama

By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | October 16

This four-man “holler folk” band hails from Portland, Maine, and blends together thick harmonies, unfeigned lyrics and strings with banjo, bass and guitar. 

"Searching" finds a great, thrilling film

By Aaron Kirkland | Lifestyle Writer | October 16

For 90 minutes, “Searching” is able to do something never really done before and do it well, generating nail-biting suspense and heart-wrenching drama.  Then, the film falls victim to the Achilles’ heel of many a well-made mystery: the final reveal.

'I'm living my dream': Jon Pardi, Chris Lane go boots first for Homecoming

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 27

University Program Council hosted their annual Homecoming concert on the Green Space, and fans from all over the state came to The Plains wearing their cowboy boots, Stetsons and jean skirts.