Intrigue

App of the Week: Share personal information anonymously with Secret

By Kyle Nazario | Intrigue Editor | November 28

What would someone tell his friends if none of them knew he said it? Secret, a new social network, answers that question. It has spread worldwide from Silicon Valley, earning more than $1.5 million in investments as reported by Forbes.

Ceramics professor shapes students for the future

By Kate Seckinger | Intrigue Reporter | November 28

When Kyungmin Park, professor of art, asked her students to do a human form ceramics piece, she told them to pay special attention to the eyes. It was a small detail of the form the students were creating, but Park said the smallest details are what make art come to life.

Roll Eagle and War Tide: all in the name of ending childhood cancer

By Lindsey Raygan | Intrigue Writer | November 27

An Auburn student and an Alabama student are pitting their universities against each other, but not on the gridiron. Kayla Perry, freshman in nursing at Auburn University, and Corbyn Wile, sophomore in environmental sciences at the University of Alabama, are starting a competition between Auburn and Alabama fans to see which fan base can raise the most money for finding a cure for childhood cancer.

War Eagle as long as we both shall live: Married professors at Auburn

By Lindsey Raygan | Intrigue Writer | November 21

Although college is a place known for finding yourself, finding friends and finding your soul mate, for some it is a place where the professional and personal worlds meet.

Barry Fleming, associate professor of art, said he enjoys giving students a different perspective.

Art professor uses unusual teaching style to reach students

By Kate Seckinger | Intrigue Reporter | November 20

One day, Barry Fleming, associate professor of art, was doing raku, a Korean technique in firing ceramics, and nothing was going to stop him.

Chef Fernando Cruz cooks oysters on the Ariccia menu for the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. (Contributed by Fernando Cruz)

UPDATE: This week on Hell's Kitchen

By Kyle Nazario | Intrigue Editor | November 19

On tonight's Hell's Kitchen episode, Auburn Chef Fernando Cruz survives to another round.

Ramjie Odin learned to sing from his father as a child.

Fulbright Scholar sings, chases dreams

By Alethia Russell | Intrigue Writer | November 19

A singer turned Fulbright Scholar, Ramjie Odin traveled from the island Mindanao in the Philippines to embark on a five year program toward his Ph.D in fisheries and allied aquacultures.

OPINION: Tis the season for caring, but not sharing

By Ashtyne Cole | Community Editor | November 18

After the spook and magic of Halloween has passed, the season dedicated to thankfulness and charity presents itself. November and December are holidays sacred to the American spirit. Thanksgiving provides a time for everyone to come together and realize how much there is to be thankful for. Christmas fills the streets with joyous carols and special gifts, and knick-knacks are bought to show loved ones how much they mean to them. But what about those who are not as fortunate?

S'mores can be cooked in a pan without a fire.

OPINION: Cooking with an iron fist -- or skillet

By Lindsey Raygan | Intrigue Writer | November 17

Cooking in college can be a challenge. Whether it is because of a lack of funds, time, resources or space, cooking edible and satisfying food is much easier said than done. However, utilizing the wonder that is the cast-iron skillet to create meals gives students no excuse to go hungry or waste time complaining about on-campus food choices. A skillet is practical and versatile.

Student's artwork featured in 'Southern Humanities Review'

By Kate Seckinger | Intrigue Reporter | November 14

In April, Mitchell submitted her self-portrait to Auburn's research exhibition. It was accepted, and during a Research Week event, Aaron Alford, managing editor of Southern Humanities Review, spotted the piece and chose it for the magazine's cover.

OPINION: Fight for the right to read

By Maya Ballard | Assistant Copy Editor | November 13

You could always find me with my nose in a book when I was younger. Through these books, I learned about so many different worlds, cultures and ways of thinking. I can honestly say the concepts I learned from books have shaped me into the person I am today.

Why stores put Christmas products out after Halloween

By Lindsey Raygan | Intrigue Writer | November 12

Jumping from Trick or Treat to Merry Christmas, stores are putting out Christmas products earlier than ever. Dan Padgett, associate professor in the department of marketing, said he personally does not have interest in the Christmas products being displayed early.

Sara Shearer, senior in vocal performance, has an overloaded schedule every semester. (Emily Enfinger | Assistant Photo Editor)

Songs and school in tune with music majors

By Grayson Temple | Intrigue Writer | November 11

Convocation is one of the many requirements of the music program many other students are not aware of.

OPINION: Post-Halloween existential crisis

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | November 10

As kids, playing house was a game that seemed to be popular among my generation. We struggled to impersonate adults and exaggerated the idea of children. We would play as we waited for our real parents to come around, so we could go back to being real children. Dragonball Z, Pokemon, Barbies, whatever the preference, allowed us real children to drift back into the world of make-believe as we became our toys and favorite TV show characters.

Nine-month-old Meryem Nane is the daughter of Erkan Nane, Turkish immigrant and associate professor of stochastic analysis. (Ellen Jackson | Contributing Photographer)

Turkish students celebrate their culture, Republic Day

By Kyle Nazario | Intrigue Editor | November 10

Members of Auburn's Turkish community gathered to celebrate Republic Day on Oct. 29 in the Student Center Ballroom.

Paul Harris helps students like Jesse Akozbek, junior in electrical engineering, find scholarships.

Professor believes in Auburn and loves it

By Kate Seckinger | Intrigue Reporter | November 10

Harris helps dozens of students apply for prestigious awards each year. Harris mentors students applying for scholarships, such as the Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright, Truman, Mitchell, Goldwater and Gates-Cambridge.

Danielle Tadych, junior in environmental science, uses a special seat to see over the steering wheel of her car when she drives. (Emily Enfinger | Assistant Photo Editor)

Driving to change a life: a student with disabilities's journey

By Kate Seckinger | Intrigue Reporter | November 5

Danielle, junior in environmental science, was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta type III (OI) or brittle bone disease -- a genetic birth defect that prevents bones from producing enough collagen, which makes them weak and easily breakable.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: When you don't choose to be homeless

By Ashley Edwards | November 4

In the Oct. 30 edition of The Plainsman, Becky Hardy, editor-in-chief, profiled Patton Chambers, a student who is "homeless by choice." From my understanding of the article, Chambers relies entirely on University facilities for typical activities of daily living; he sleeps in the library nightly, he eats minimal meals like oatmeal and peanuts and he carries his belongings in a heavy-duty backpack.

Magic: The Gathering was created in 1993. (Emily Enfinger | Assistant Photo Editor)

Magic: The Gathering club duels through cards

By Hannah Lupas | Contributing Writer | November 2

The name of the game is Magic: The Gathering, and its participants gather to compete in cardboard-bound brawls twice a week.

Emil Topel, senior executive chef of Chartwells, teaches students how to eat healthy and locally. (Kenny Moss | Photographer)

Campus chef teaches students to create microwave masterpieces

By Lindsey Raygan | Intrigue Writer | October 30

Auburn's head chef has found a way to eat healthy and make delicious meals in a microwave.