Intrigue

Guns: what should be done?

By George Nunnelley / WRITER | January 19

It has been our nation's Second Amendment ever since the Constitution was written in 1787: the right of the people to keep and bear arms.

Drye was deployed three times during his five years in the Marine Corps. Drye is now a nurse at East Alabama Medical Center. (Courtesy of Mark Drye)

Former Marine finds a home in Auburn after serving five years in Marine Corps

By Abigail O'Brien / COMMUNITY WRITER | January 16

Long hours sitting in a sniper hole in the Middle East, starting a mini golf business in Opelika, smuggling Bibles into hostile countries, learning to knit mittens as a new hobby and currently working as an RN in the ICU are just some of things that describe Mark Drye.

Oscar nominations offer surprises, disappointments

By Kelsey Davis / INTRIGUE WRITER | January 16

The Oscars, the Emmy's, the Golden Globes-or any awards show for that matter-are easy to get confused.

Courtesy of City of Auburn Public Relations Department

City of Auburn devises new system for utility bills

By Kelsey Davis / INTRIGUE WRITER | January 16

City of Auburn's Water Works Board will be updating its 10-12 year old software system of billing utilities.

'Vaping' trend replaces cigarette smoking in Auburn

By Sonya Lovejoy / FREELANCE MULTIMEDIA | January 16

With cigarettes being banned from many businesses and communities, smokers are turning to healthier and more flavorful options such as "vaping."

Calories, fat not the only important information on nutrition facts

By Trent Erwin / WRITER | January 16

Take a closer look at a nutrition label because it tells a bigger story.

The current fiscal cliff: what it means to students

By Will Gaines / WRITER | January 16

The new year began without Congress coming to a permanent solution to the looming "fiscal cliff" issue.

Auburn has long connection with oak trees

By Lance Davis / SPORTS WRITER | January 16

It turns out Auburn has always had a love for oak trees.

The story behind Auburn's biggest buildings

By Amber Franklin / WRITER | January 16

What's in a name?

Angels Antiques and Flea Mall creates hub for vintage vendors

By Sydney Conrad / WRITER | January 16

The Brewer family opened Angel's Antiques and Flea Mall in 2002, creating a comfortable environment with heart-warming ownership that set them apart from other competing markets.

Auburn junior interns at the wonderful world of Disney

By Elizabeth Wieck / INTRIGUE EDITOR | January 16

Susie Bridges, junior in public relations, landed the opportunity of a lifetime as an intern for Walt Disney World's Disney College Program.

Radio broadcaster and wife are all about the music

By Caitlin Wagenseil / INTRIGUE REPORTER | January 16

Scott Waters knows music.

The capacity of Acre will be 180 people in a 4800 sq. ft. building. (Courtesy of Acre)

Acre adds to fine dining downtown

By Chandler Jones / Community Reporter | January 16

Auburn's David Bancroft will bring Auburn its newest fine dining experience with his new Acre Restaurant.

New Year, same old resolutions

By Anna Beth Jager / INTRIGUE REPORTER | January 11

Is it just me, or did 2012 go by far too quickly?

Survey on transportation safety in Auburn available online

By Sydney Callis / COMMUNITY EDITOR | January 10

Travel with Care is currently asking citizens to participate in an online survey about transportation safety in Auburn and surrounding areas.

Auburn man in blue graduates from FBI's best

By Sydney Callis / COMMUNITY EDITOR | January 10

One of Auburn's own police officers made it through the selection process and received an invite to the FBI National Academy.

Staying fit: exercising and eating on campus

By Kelsey Davis / INTRIGUE WRITER | January 10

Eating healthier and getting in shape are probably the two most common resolutions made in light of a new year - the tricky part is making these resolutions happen, and maintaining them once they do.

Heart of Auburn loses pulse to make space for fresh blood in the community

By Chandler Jones / Community Reporter | January 10

The Heart of Auburn has been broken.

City Council proposes increase in property tax to pay for new $8.5 million high school building

By Chandler Jones / Community Reporter | January 9

The Auburn City Council met Tuesday with a large assembly of school officials and concerned citizens for an open-forum on an increase in property taxes to meet the demands of Auburn's rapidly growing education system.

Dance your way to accomplishing New Year's resolutions

By Abigail O'Brien / COMMUNITY WRITER | January 9

As 2013 rolls in, complete with New Year's resolutions of weight loss and better friendships, there are many opportunities across Auburn to not only socialize, but also exercise.