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Shop local, shop luxury at The Curious Fox in Opelika

By Becky Sheehan | Intrigue Reporter | February 17

The Curious Fox is as intriguing as its name suggests. Tucked away in Downtown Opelika, walking into the intimates boutique is like stumbling upon a treasured secret. Hardwood floors creak as you walk in. Artisan jewelry and delicate lingerie are displayed on cream-colored walls like art hung in a museum. The aesthetic is minimalist and inviting. Eucalyptus and spearmint waft from a candle burning on the front desk.

Diet drinks and artificial sweeteners cause health controversy

By Janiee Rush | Contributing Writer | February 14

We've all heard the controversy about diet soft drinks and how they might be unhealthy: can regularly consuming these drinks lead to serious health risks such as obesity or even heart problems?

Former Glee Project contestant, rising country music star and Auburn alum Shanna Henderson on bullying, adversity and plans for the future

By Becky Sheehan | Intrigue Reporter | February 13

After being eliminated from Oxygen's "Glee Project" in 2012, Auburn musical theatre graduate, Shanna Henderson has stolen Nashville's heart as a blossoming country music star.

Tornado tips and proper precautions for the unpredictable

By Janiee Rush | Contributing Writer | February 12

April 27, 2011 will always be remembered as the day when one of the deadliest and destructive tornadoes tore through Alabama. As the F4 tornado ripped through Tuscaloosa, it destroyed thousands of homes, businesses and other buildings. At least 53 people died, according to AL.com. No one could have imagined this devastating aftermath.

Local restaurants get romantic with Valentine's Day specials

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 12

Valentine's Day is here, and Auburn restaurants are ready for the influx of couples to wine and dine for a romantic evening. Some places are even providing live music. If your cooking skills aren't up to par, or you want to impress your significant other with a nice dinner, here are some restaurants in Auburn providing special Valentine's Day menus.

Small group fosters cultural understanding Between Women

By Becky Sheehan | Intrigue Reporter | February 10

Women looking to empower each other need to look no further than Between Women, the discussion group created by Diamond Brown, junior in clinical laboratory science. Run by students for students, Between Women exists to unify and foster understanding between women of different backgrounds and cultures.

Fighting for the rights of midwives

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 8

Having a home birth is an option many Alabama women don't have and an option that can send midwives behind bars. The Alabama community is fighting for midwives, and some of them are here in Auburn.

LinkedIn helps students with careers and their future

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 5

College is the time in students' lives when everybody wants to know what their plans are for the future and what they're doing with their life. It can be overwhelming, especially when the student has no idea what they want to do.

Beat spring boredom with a variety of activities and events

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 4

With Auburn's football season over, Saturdays will no longer be filled with tailgating. This spring could be the perfect opportunity to add variety to weekend activities. There are many events and locations available for entertainment Auburn students may be unaware of.

Auburn professors on cell phone policies and preferences

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 4

Cell phone policies can vary from class to class, making it difficult to keep up with what classes students can or cannot use phones in.

OPINION: Social media changing how we celebrate

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | February 4

As more and more of my friends have had their 21st birthdays this year, it has dawned on me how much the birthday celebrating tradition has changed, and not just because we're getting older.

Preparing for madness, survival tips from music festival pros

By Adam Wolnski | February 4

Music festivals are just around the corner. Do you know how to survive? According to a festival regular, survival is easy. The real challenge is getting the most for your money and seeing all of your favorite shows.

Covers for a Cause benefit concert a big hit in Opelika

By Adam Wolnski | February 4

Music, smiles and good times were rampant in Opelika Saturday night for Covers for a Cause, a benefit concert that raised money for BigHouse Foundation.

Wake Up Coffee Company encourages fair trade

By Becky Sheehan | Intrigue Reporter | February 3

Sunlight twinkled through the paper banner taped over Wake Up Coffee Company's front window a week before its opening on Tuesday.

Auburn Art is starting a downtown legacy

By Becky Sheehan | Intrigue Reporter | February 2

When Cliff Hare purchased Auburn Art in 2011, he married two of his passions: art and Auburn football.

Covers for a Cause community potluck and concert Saturday in Opelika

By Adam Wolnski | January 28

Covers for a Cause is a community potluck and concert to be held in Opelika, Saturday, to raise money for a local non-profit organization. Local musicians will be covering 40 different songs while local artists display and sell their work.

Acupuncturist prohibits pain

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | January 27

For patients looking for herbs, acupuncture, hot rocks, and relaxation, Paula Lord at Acupuncture for Southern Living can help.

Ohio songwriter plays a memorable show in Waverly

By Adam Wolnski | January 24

Aaron Lee Tasjan will take you on a journey and drop you off somewhere both familiar and unknown. And when you get there, he'll break your heart and make you bend over laughing with only his voice and an acoustic guitar.