Intrigue

City's Opelika Road beautification coming soon

By Sydney Callis / COMMUNITY REPORTER | November 18

The City of Auburn is looking toward the future with a few projects on the horizon to reinvigorate the area. First on the list is the Renew Opelika Road project.

Local bands deck the halls for The Gnu's Room

By Caitlin Wagenseil / WRITER | November 16

The Gnu's Room has given many local bands and musicians an opportunity to play in front of a live audience, and now those bands are looking to give back -- in the form of a Christmas album.

Ariana B.
974 Newport Ave.
Pawtucket, R.I. 02861

Rhode Island seventh graders hope to learn more about Alabama

By Melody Kitchens | Intrigue Editor | November 15

Seventh graders from Goff Junior High School in Pawtucket, R.I. ask our readers for help with their state project and request information on Alabama.

One fall sweater, three ways

By Melody Kitchens | Intrigue Editor | November 14

Sheyda Mehrara, junior in public relations, shares her simple solutions to a wardrobe crisis.

Auburn alumni Amanda Thomas, Sara Weeks, Megan Crane and Brittany Hubbard all work at Judith March, a clothing line which can be found at Kinnucans of Auburn and Village Boutique. (Courtesy of Sara Weeks)

Fashion merchandising grads find jobs through Judith March

By Anna Beth Jager / INTRIGUE REPORTER | November 14

Auburn alumna Sara Weeks found her place as public relations and marketing assistant for the company Judith March, a wholesale clothing line with a unique and versatile array of designers and selections.

Trench coat
The trench coat borders on costume, not because it is particularly garish, but because it transcends its use as a jacket and embodies a persona. A girl in a trench coat is not simply looking for a way to withstand the wind. You are channeling your inner British superstar (we all have one, from Kate Middleton to Emma Watson) and probably narrating the entire event in your head using a English accent. The trench carries connotations of intrigue as much as it does elegance. With the collar pulled high and your hat tipped low, you look like a girl that's either ready to solve a crime or commit one.

What your winter coat says about you

By Lane Jones / INTRIGUE REPORTER | November 13

Last week, Hurricane Sandy ushered in our first bout of cold weather. It hit hard. We were reduced to huddling in small groups in the corner of Haley just to stave off the frostbite.

Behind the seams: Auburn's fashion program more than just design

By Caitlin Wagenseil / WRITER | November 12

Fashion is a huge, constantly changing industry, and the professors at Auburn University are preparing students in the apparel design major to handle the size and complexity of the industry after graduation.

His view: men's fashion lacking on Auburn's campus

By Jordan Jemison / WRITER | November 11

I feel trapped in a world of basics. Basic shoes, basic shirts, basic pants and a very basic man. And unfortunately here in Auburn, "basic" is a status quo rooted deeper than the Toomer's Oaks.

Game day munchies don't have to be an issue

By Lane Jones / INTRIGUE REPORTER | November 10

For students, six hours in the stadium sustained by nothing but a mustard-slathered soft pretzel leaves us with a raging post-game hunger.

Top trends for your fall locks

By Lane Jones / INTRIGUE REPORTER | November 9

Fall is here, so update your look!

A screenshot of the new Auburn COA map, with voting wards and districts highlighted. (Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR)

Can't find the fire hydrant? New COA map is Auburn's practical Siri

By Sonya Lovejoy / COMMUNITY REPORTER | November 8

The City of Auburn's Information Technology Department has released a new version of its web-based interactive map.

Five simple rules aid in grocery shopping sanity

By Martha Ryals, graduate student in nutrition | November 7

A healthy diet begins in the shopping cart.

Five must-visit Auburn restaurants you didn't know existed

By Lane Jones / INTRIGUE REPORTER | November 6

Living in Auburn, you probably think you've seen and eaten it all. 'Tis not so!

Writer Jason Crane stopped in Auburn briefly on a tour earlier in 2012 and loved the town so much he decided to move here. He has been hired by The Gnu's Room. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Interviewer Jason Crane hired to be part of Gnu's Room team

By Kailey Miller | Community Reporter | November 5

The Gnu's Room has just acquired a new assistant director.

An open letter to Spirit the Bald Eagle

By Lane Jones / INTRIGUE REPORTER | November 3

Look, buddy. It's been a rough couple of games for all of us. Particularly for you, after the dizzying flighting path you took on your way down to the field at last week's game against Texas A&M.

Weekend at a glance: events and attractions

By Staff reports | November 3

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these events in the Auburn area.

Dear Lane...

By Lane Jones / INTRIGUE REPORTER | November 2

Intrigue Reporter Lane Jones gives sage advice to a troubled Plainsman reader.

Trant said, "Sometimes you can scare yourself. Especially at 1 or 2 o'clock in the morning." (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Event planning for the deceased

By Anna Beth Jager / INTRIGUE REPORTER | November 1

It's common knowledge October is a month about dressing up, scary movies and things that go bump in the night.

Tea Cup and the Monster practices for one of its many local shows. (Courtesy of Tea Cup and the Monster)

'Tea Cup and the Monster' has big sound, humble start

By Caitlin Wagenseil / WRITER | October 31

Performing in front of a live audience at The Overall Company Friday, Oct. 19, gave local band Teacup and the Monster another chance to do what it loves.

University of Alabama professor Ralph Voss spoke at the Gnu's Room Friday, Oct. 19, about his newest book, "Truman Capote and the Legacy of 'In Cold Blood.'" (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

Alabama professor visits Gnu's Room for talk on 'In Cold Blood'

By Sonya Lovejoy / COMMUNITY REPORTER | October 30

The Gnu's Room was the scene for a talk given by Ralph Voss Friday, Oct. 19 on his most recent book, "Truman Capote and the Legacy of 'In Cold Blood.'"