Intrigue

Dowdell fights for equality on the steps of the Auburn Police Division

By Jeffrey Moore / WRITER | June 21

Auburn City Councilman A.L. Dowdell took to his megaphone Friday night on the steps of the Auburn Police Division to protest and raise awareness of what he says is "rampant racism" that is prevalent in Auburn's city government.

Art walk provides recipe for a good time

By Reese Counts / WRITER | June 18

Art, live music and pie collided Friday in downtown Auburn.

On the banks of time: J. Banks speaks of his canoe trip through Alabama history

By William Hoult / WRITER | June 17

The Alabama River snakes across 400 miles, moving incredibly slowly, until reaching the Gulf of Mexico. At age 64, J. Harold Banks canoed its entirety.

Art exhibition looms in Biggin Hall

By Aaron Lake / WRITER | June 6

Lydia Anne McCarthy's chance to travel and study at the Banff Centre in Banff, Canada sparked her imagination and led to her newest exhibition, "Black Mountain (swarming holy light)."

The Weeks commemorate Bo Jackson with recent album title

By Kelsey Davis | Editor-in-Chief | May 24

Despite being a self-proclaimed Alabama fan, guitarist Samuel Williams of The Weeks said exceptions can be made for Bo Jackson.

Gnu's Room turn the page

By Jeffrey Moore / WRITER | May 21

Local used bookstore and long-time trailblazer in the Auburn-Opelika arts scene, the Gnu's Room, has been a favorite destination to drink a cup of coffee, engage in discussion and read a good book.

Auburn pitcher Conner Kendrick against Alabama, Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Hoover, Ala. Contributed by Todd Van Emst

Tigers fall in SEC Tournament to rival Tide

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | May 21

Auburn was eliminated by Alabama 6-3 in the first round of the SEC Tournament

New trial for Clarence Whatley undecided

By Andrew Yawn / NEWS EDITOR | May 15

After hearing arguments Wednesday, May 15, Judge Chris Hughes issued no ruling on whether or not he will grant a new trial for Clarence Whatley, recently convicted for first-degree sodomy.

Local man uses wood chips in place of gas to fuel truck

By Andrew Yawn / NEWS EDITOR | May 15

"You want to see my daily ritual?" Wayne Keith asked with a smirk.

Where there is away, there is a repurpose

By Annie Faulk / WRITER | May 15

Where is away? When we throw away garbage,where does it go? Is away a far off place,or is away somewhere near our homes and watersupplies?

Lauren Windham, senior in psychology with a minor in human development and family studies, will be moving to Paris to become an au pair. (Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR)

From AU-burn to AU pair

By Kelsey Davis / INTRIGUE WRITER | May 2

While many graduating seniors may be moving around the region to pursue internships, jobs or further education, Lauren Windham will be moving to Paris to become an au pair.

Poem by alumna remembers Toomer's Oaks

By Carol Owsley Howell | April 27

The following is a poem written by Carol Owsley Howell, remembering Toomer's Oaks after their removal.

Auburn encourages learning after degree

By Michael Hill / WRITER | April 26

In 1990, Auburn University started a program called AUall, a learning academy for adults, under Mary Burkhart, founding director.

The Gnus Room was an independent bookstore in Auburn. It has since closed.

Local nonprofit bookstore, The Gnu's Room, is entering its final chapter

By Chandler Jones / Community Reporter | April 26

After serving 10 years as a community gathering and one of Auburn's favorite subcultural hubs, The Gnu's Room is closing its doors.

MTV reels in hopefuls for "Catfish" castings

By Anna Beth Jager / INTRIGUE REPORTER | April 25

MTV's reality show "Catfish" has blown up ever since its debut in 2012.

Family Tree: TWER reflects on Toomer's rolling of '89

By Jeremy Henderson / WRITER | April 21

There was a book that came out a little while after it happened that said kids at Toomer's Corner that day would remember being at Toomer's Corner that day. I was one of those kids.