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Old-time band Pomeranian Muffler Shop can't be exhausted

By Kelsey Davis / INTRIGUE WRITER | March 21

The idea for the band's name sprouted as two of the three members collaborated at a fall music festival.

Leashes, labor, love: owning and caring for pets as a student

By Anna Beth Jager / INTRIGUE REPORTER | March 21

As college students, the idea of adopting and maintaining a pet other than a goldfish or a gerbil can be somewhat unrealistic.

Step into Lake Martin's Springhouse with chef Rob McDaniel

By Sheyda Mehrara / WRITER | March 21

Blindfold a native Californian, unveil their eyes before Springhouse Restaurant at Lake Martin and you'll fool them into believing they're about to dine in Napa Valley

His view: Adventures abroad: the world race

By Jordan Dale / WRITER | March 21

In the March 7 issue of The Auburn Plainsman, I wrote a column about eating dog at a village outside of Chiang Rai, Thailand

Her view: Other bucket lists pale in comparison

By Kelsey Davis / INTRIGUE WRITER | March 21

All right psychos, we've all heard of every cliche thing we're supposed to do while we're here at Auburn

The unmuffled sound of Pomeranian Muffler Shop

By Kelsey Davis / INTRIGUE WRITER | March 19

Violinist Lindsey Lester stamps her foot as her fiddle's melody contributes to the quickening tempo of "Cumberland Gap." Andy Cox beats faster on the cord of his washtub base, a self-made instrument, until the line becomes barely visible. Ross Wall carries the harmony on his banjo, and together they are Pomeranian Muffler Shop.

The heart and sole of spring

By Bianca Seward / COPY EDITOR | March 11

Good shoes take you good places. That's easy. Picking out that good shoe is not so much.

One woman's trash is another's treasure

By Callie T. Ward / ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR | March 8

Spring is right around the corner, and with that means emptying out your closet and swapping out those dark, baggy sweaters for bright shorts and sandals you've had stuffed under your bed.

Adventures abroad: eating dog

By Jordan Dale / WRITER | March 8

The natives of Thailand are known for eating almost anything.

App of the week: Get organized with Evernote

By Elizabeth Wieck / INTRIGUE EDITOR | March 8

There comes a point when a need for organization requires more than notes on an iPhone, lists on brightly colored Post-It notes and a weekly planner.

Healthy eating options on campus

By Caitlin Wagenseil / INTRIGUE REPORTER | March 8

For busy college students, eating healthy can sometimes be a challenge.

Google answers all

By Kelsey Davis / INTRIGUE WRITER | March 8

I've been occupying my time lately by doing a little field research with Google.

In Alabama, reading isn't just fun, it's fundamental

By Amber Franklin / WRITER | March 7

For most college students, it's hard to imagine not being able to read.

Kiwanis to hold Parent Fair

By Chandler Jones / Community Reporter | March 7

Instead of the children getting taught life lessons, it's the parent's turn.

Alabama's capital punishment laws garner disapproval

By Abigail O'Brien / COMMUNITY WRITER | March 7

According to the Death Penalty Information Center, there are currently 202 people on death row.

Southern Forestry Conclave to be held in Auburn March 14

By Will Gaines / SPORTS REPORTER | March 7

Auburn will be hosting the 56th annual Southern Forestry Conclave for the first time since 2001 on March 14-16.

Sexual health forms now available online through Qpid.me

By Anna Beth Jager / INTRIGUE REPORTER | March 7

Have you ever been curious to know whether someone you know has a sexually transmitted disease? Or more importantly, a potential hook-up?

In remembrance of our beloved oak trees

By Caitlin Wagenseil / INTRIGUE REPORTER | March 7

While the oaks at Toomer's corner will ultimately come down, they will not soon be forgotten as the spirit and tradition of rolling Toomer's Corner will live on in many ways.