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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.

University programs train puppies to detect bombs and help with research

By Hannah Fuqua | Intrigue Writer | September 15

Auburn University is home to a wide array of projects that bring animals and humans together, such as the union between humans and working detection dogs. Auburn patented the VaporWake training program, which prepares dogs to detect improvised explosive devices and begins with 6-week-old puppies.

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.

A healthier way to look at weight loss

By Rachel Sprouse | Intrigue Writer | September 11

Losing weight is a struggle many college students encounter at some point in their college career. For some, it’s losing the freshman 15. But many students struggle with finding a healthy way to lose weight even after their freshman year.

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.

Physics graduate to release 'The Time Opener: 1692'

By Emily Esleck | Intrigue Editor | September 9

James L. Tracy Jr., 2010 graduate in physics, said he wondered what it would be like if major figures from the past such as Abraham Lincoln or George Washington came to the present.

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.

Local student photographer on the rise

By Hannah Fuqua | Intrigue Writer | September 7

Behind the lens of 21-year-old Ethan Gulley’s camera is a creative individual with a passion for displaying people in their raw element.

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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.

Digital art combines with printmaking in faculty, student show

By Emily Esleck | Intrigue Editor | September 4

"Verbatium," a traditional, printmaking show with a twist, will debut Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Fieldwork Projects.  Cassidy Kulhanek, senior in fine arts with a focus in printmaking, said she is the second student to have a show at Fieldwork Projects.

Jule Collins Smith Museum looks ahead to 1072 exhibit at Jazz! Food! Art!

By Rachel Sprouse | Intrigue Writer | September 4

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art hosted an evening filled with jazz, food and art Thursday, Sept. 3.

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.

Biggin Hall hosts local artist Ann Stewart

By Hannah Fuqua | Intrigue Writer | September 1

Biggin Hall is hosting an exhibit beginning tonight August 31st featuring artist Ann Stewart, originally from Atlanta.

Farmer's Market ends on a high note

By Rachel Sprouse | Intrigue Writer | September 1

The Market at Ag Heritage Park had its final farmer's market for the season on August 27. From peaches to poundcake, vendors sold their products to local residents. Taylor Hatchett of A New Leaf Farm Stand said it's been a wonderful market this year. "It's a huge health and wellness benefit," said Hatchett.