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Southern Circuit film series returns to Auburn with 'Art and Craft'

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | March 30

"Things aren’t always what they seem." The saying is simple and cliche, but it is a sentiment people can be quick to forget.

"Art and Craft" director gives insight into her documentary

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | March 30

Going into making their documentary, Jennifer Grausman, Sam Cullman and Mark Becker did not know what to expect.

First Auburn student in Pharmacy School's dual-degree program

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | March 30

Out of all the students who have ever attended Auburn University, Jenna Bloomer got to  be the first to do something.

A guide on how to spring into a fresher diet

By Amanda Myles | Intrigue Writer | March 25

The spring season, which lasts from the beginning of March to the end of May, is considered the first season of the calendar year and marks the first noticeable shift in weather as days become longer and warmer. Spring carries with it a feeling of rejuvenation and energy, and it is the time to take advantage of the fresh produce that becomes available. Spring offers people the opportunity to refresh and lighten up their diets in creating healthier lifestyles.

Breaking down how your campus dollars are spent

By Emily Esleck | Managing Editor | March 25

It's almost halfway through the semester, and for some, those dining dollars are dwindling. Eating on campus can be convenient and a good way to network with other students, according to Bill Sallustro, resident district manager for Chartwells, the contracted company Auburn University chose to help run Tiger Dining.  Everything cost money these days, and some students feel their meal plan monopoly money gets squandered away within the first months of the semester.

Students trade Aubie for Mickey

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | March 23

A few Auburn students are trading in Aubie for a giant, talking mouse with the Disney College Program.

The perfect spring break playlist

By Anne Dawson | Intrigue Editor | March 14

Spring break has finally arrived. And students get a break from class to relax and have fun. Spring break is all about unwinding and having a good time — two things that cannot be done without only the best music. I put together a spring break playlist to help get your blood pumping and adrenaline rushing this break, but I also threw in some songs to calm you down and help you relax.

Student constructs an irrigation system for small community

By Emily Esleck | Managing Editor | March 10

Casimiro grasped the handle of the pipe wrench, playing with it to see how the teeth and clamp worked.

Can we use our athletic gear for good?

By Rachel Williams | Intrigue Writer | March 9

As a society and an institution, we create and consume a lot of waste by driving a linear product cycle instead of a loop. When new stuff arrives, the old set of uniforms or casual clothes is often banished to rest at the bottom of a closet or drawer despite still being in usable condition. Athletes I’ve talked to express a passion and recognition that their old clothes and bags could be put to a better use and are united in wishing donation was an option.

The benefits of traveling as a student

By Amanda Myles | Intrigue Writer | March 9

Traveling offers many benefits, which are difficult to find in other experiences. Taking the opportunity to travel is valuable and impactful for many reasons. Traveling allows for reflection, personal growth and the broadening of perspectives as well as the creation of lifelong friendships and memories. The advantages of traveling can be gained from any type of trip, whether that be a last-minute adventure to a local site or a yearlong planned vacation to another country.

Former student moves to Los Angeles to continue her acting career

By Amanda Myles | Intrigue Writer | March 2

After completing the past fall semester, Mackenzie Lintz, sophomore in communication, moved to Los Angeles for her career as a rising actress. Lintz has starred as Norrie Calvert-Hill in the CBS television series “Under the Dome,” and she also had a role as a tribute girl in “The Hunger Games.”

Unlocking one phone could unlock us all

By Rachel Williams | Intrigue Writer | March 1

In light of the current legal proceedings between the F.B.I. and Apple, privacy in the digital era has become a hot topic. Given a deeper look, the reality of this story extends beyond the one suspect, to the rest of the world. While we all know we release our personal information to our phones and computers, we do so in the trust that this data remains encrypted and safe. If a potential crack in the privacy wall is formed, by Apple’s will or the government’s, our trust will crumble apart.

Professor ranked in top 25 real estate authors

By Amanda Myles | Intrigue Writer | March 1

Justin Benefield, associate professor of finance, was ranked 21st among the top real estate authors worldwide for 2011–15 by Real Estate Academic Leadership author rankings. “The purpose of the Real Estate Academic Leadership [REAL] rankings is to highlight the authors and institutions demonstrating achievement in intellectual contributions to the field of real estate,” said Jesse Saginor of Florida Atlantic University, who produced the rankings.

Spring back into school

By Ben Ruffin | Intrigue Writer | March 1

Returning from a vacation and starting work immediately can be a daunting task for many people and the same goes for a number of students returning to school at Auburn this week.

Opelika teen invents million dollar company

By Ben Ruffin | Intrigue Writer | March 1

While many teenagers look forward to leaving baseball practice to go home, one Opelika teenager looks forward to going to work. Still in his baseball practice attire, Taylor Rosenthal, freshman at Opelika High School, enters the doors at the Round House in Opelika ready to work on bettering his business. As an eighth-grader at Opelika Middle School, Taylor devised the idea for first-aid vending machines in his Young Entrepreneurs Academy class sponsored by the Opelika Chamber of Commerce. Fast-forward a few months and Taylor serves as founder and CEO of RecMed, a first-aid vending machine company that was officially granted its patent in October.

Biggest sports upsets in Auburn history

By Ben Ruffin | Intrigue Writer | March 1

After more than nine years without beating a ranked opponent, the Auburn men’s basketball team pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Auburn basketball history by defeating No. 14 Kentucky 75-70. In celebration, Auburn forward Cinmeon Bowers could not hold his emotions back as he recognized he had just helped Auburn make history. “It’s crazy, we beat Kentucky.” Bowers said.

University makes changes following last year's security incident

By Ben Ruffin | Intrigue Writer | March 1

Last March, a number of Auburn students, applicants and even nonapplicants to the University received a letter by mail notifying them of a data security incident that potentially exposed their personal information. The University said in a statement that it was made aware on March 2 that some information stored on one of the University’s servers mistakenly became available online.

Are you still watching?

By Rachel Williams | Intrigue Writer | March 1

For many young millennials, video streaming has become as addicting as a tub of raw cookie dough. Growing up, you were restrained to the TV Guide.