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Auburn chef cooks his way to season 13 of "Hell's Kitchen"

By Kate Seckinger | Intrigue Reporter | September 20

Auburn Chef Fernando Cruz is the executive chef at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center and a recent competitor on season 13 of FOX's hit show "Hell's Kitchen."

Joggers are running into the fashion scene

By Grayson Temple | Intrigue Writer | September 19

Victoria's Secret in the Village Mall released a new style of pants, joggers, approximately two months ago. Joggers come in different materials and can be intended for a fancy event or a casual outing. In this case, they are made for working out or lounging.

Why we roll Toomer's Oaks

By Lindsey Raygan | Intrigue Writer | September 18

The tradition of rolling Toomer's Corner is one that seems to have been a part of Auburn's history from the beginning.

Auburn Cricket Club underdogs prepare for success

By Gautham Sabundam | Intrigue Writer | September 17

The Auburn Cricket Club has been chirping. Established in 2010 by Auburn graduate Naveenan Thiagarajan, this once small, social sports club placed second in the 2014 American College Cricket National Championship Finals on ESPN, which was the first time cricket had been televised on the channel.

Students prepare for new season of sports excitement

By Kate Seckinger | Intrigue Reporter | September 16

After last year's miracles in Jordan-Hare, it seems impossible the Auburn Tigers could play a better season. But it's time for a new year, new members of the Auburn Family and a new team to make memories with. It's time for football season, and though they go head to head on the field, it's a tradition many Southeastern schools share

OPINION: Tex-Mex showdown between Chipotle and Moe's

By Lindsey Raygan | Intrigue Writer | September 16

Moe's Southwest Grill and Chipotle are two dining options in Auburn. Although they offer similar cuisines, each restaurant has its own elements that make it different. Anne Penrose, licensed dietician and graduate assistant, said she has never been to Moe's Southwest Grill and has eaten at Chipotle only a few times.

Students work to attend school despite personal costs

By Gautham Sabundam | Intrigue Writer | September 16

Not every college student has the same experience at school. Some students don't have time to truly enjoy their college experience with night shifts, loans and no days off. Some Auburn students who hold part-time or full-time jobs for experience or economic support are learning these truths. Tori Rivers, senior in public relations, learned about these financial realities. An associate trainer at Panera Bread and an intern at the Office of Communication and Marketing, Rivers took on a part-time job just to enroll at Auburn.

OPINION: Birkenstocks are back in style

By Grayson Temple | Intrigue Writer | September 15

Spandex, bell-bottoms, Afros and big glasses are all trends that have come and gone and come again over the past century. One fashion trend back in the U.S., and more specifically on campus, is Birkenstocks. Birkenstock is a German company that manufactures shoes for men and women. Birkenstocks are receiving high praise from various patrons of the comfortable, yet stylish sandals.

OPINION: My museum of wonder

By Becky Sheehan | Intrigue Reporter | September 15

Saturday at noon in Seale, Alabama, greeted me with the heady scent of red Alabama dirt, the singing of cicadas and the dry tickle of September grass. The sun pressed close and beads of moisture clung to my upper lip. Never had I felt so romantically Southern.

New food truck appeals to Muslim and Hindu students

By Kate Seckinger | Intrigue Reporter | September 15

Dozens of flags line the inside of the student center to represent students from around the globe, and now for the first time, Tiger Dining is representing them too. Tiger Dining has introduced a new food truck, Ceci, which excited students across the cultural spectrum when it opened Monday.

Camel in Auburn: Residents keep exotic animals for zoo

By Kyle Nazario | Intrigue Editor | September 10

Travis may be the most unusual resident of Auburn. Standing 6-foot-6, he towers over most visitors. Travis is a 6-year-old dromedary camel. His long, tan neck holds his head even higher than his hump. Travis is the tallest member of Farmer Brown's Party Animals, a petting zoo based out of the Auburn area. Travis lives on Pat Starr Sr.'s farm.

Fitness classes attract more men

By Lindsey Raygan | Intrigue Writer | September 9

Although fitness classes are said to be beneficial, some men said they do not want to participate in them. However, the rec center is aiming to redefine the idea of typical group fitness class. Hal Davis, junior in fitness conditioning and performance, has attended three group fitness classes for class credit and said he would not plan on attending any more for a number of reasons.

Bitcoin provides anonymous Internet money

By Alethia Russell | Intrigue Writer | September 9

Bitcoin has no government regulations or middlemen, such as banks, unlike traditional method of payments. According to CNN Money, Bitcoin was created in 2009 by an unknown individual using the alias Satoshi Nakamoto. It provides consumers means to purchase goods anonymously. The currency is held in a digital wallet in a cloud or user computer.

The Roof Runners rock Auburn

By Kyle Nazario | Intrigue Editor | September 8

Ben Coffin couldn't keep his glasses on his face. Every time he looked down, his thick-frame lenses would slide down the bridge of his nose. He had to wait for a break in the music to push them back up and keep playing bass guitar at The Southern Revelry. "It was about 2,000 degrees on stage," Coffin said. "I don't think any of us have sweated more." Coffin, senior in wireless engineering, plays bass guitar for The Roof Runners, a five-person band in the Auburn-Opelika area. The band began in 2010 when Coffin met Paul Cook, guitar player who lived in the same dorm. Cook, senior in electrical engineering, said the two shared an interest in playing music.

Editorial: Ferguson, a lesson in history

By Editorial Staff | Fall 2014 | September 8

On Monday, Aug. 26, Michael Brown was laid to rest. Since then, Ferguson, Missouri has been quiet. Although media attention has started to shift from the troubled town, the wounds caused by Brown's death and the subsequent riots are still fresh. As a nation, we haven't even begun to process what happened.

The happiest member of the Auburn Family takes care of students

By Sarah Robinson | Intrigue Writer | September 7

Those who eat at Foy Dining Hall have likely come across Ann Finlen, 49. She has been a loyal part of the Auburn Family since she was a child, but has since grown to be a loyal worker for the family here on the Plains as part of the maintenance staff.

How to stay cool and fashionable for football season

By Kate Seckinger | Intrigue Reporter | September 6

On game day, Jordan-Hare Stadium is filled with shades of orange and blue dresses, bowties, skirts and cowgirl boots. Men and women dress to the nines to shout "War Eagle," but it's the game day dress that has women shopping several weeks before kickoff.

Swing Dance Association swings into semester

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | September 4

While recent celebrities and YouTube sensations have endorsed "twerking" as an acceptable dance to do in public, Auburn students have brought back an entirely different type of dancing.