Intrigue

'Glee Project 2' star Shanna Henderson and more at upcoming Gnu Fall Festival

| October 12

The Gnu's Room is thrilled to be hosting the Gnu Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 13. The event will be on the lawn at Pebble Hill at 101 S. Debardeleben St. in Auburn.

AuburnArt's 'Artist Search' contest looks for The Plains' next Southern-style Picasso

By Nathan Simone / ONLINE EDITOR | October 11

A brilliant and talented artist may be in our midst, but until now, the possibility of large-scale recognition has escaped his or her work.

Doris Smith of Atlanta spoke at East Alabama Medical Center Oct. 1 about the impotance of suicide awareness. Smith, who lost her own son to suicide, explained the signs and effects of suicide and depression and described ways community members can get involved in anti-depression and suicide campaigns. (Emily Morris / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Community speaker stands up against suicide

By Alethia Russell / WRITER | October 10

On Monday, Oct. 1, the East Alabama Medical Center's Health Resource Center in Opelika hosted a speaker whose focus on the effects of depression and suicide helped show the importance of support groups in the community.

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Katie Cornwell, sophomore in pre-business, continues the Nike short trend of today: Nike shorts paired with an oversized T-shirt and accessories like watches and bracelets. (Melody Kitchens / INTRIGUE EDITOR)

The evolution of the 'Nort': from the '70s to today

By Melody Kitchens | Intrigue Editor | October 9

With examples from 1977's highwaisted gym shorts and \0x06fitted tank tops and 1995's rollerblade and gym shorts fad to 2001's monogrammed gym shorts, the infamous Nike shorts and oversized T-shirt trend of today is nothing new to Auburn.

Jack-o'-lantern is one of many uses for pumpkins

By Melody Kitchens | Intrigue Editor | October 8

Don't toss the insides and seeds of the pumpkin just yet. From roasting the pumpkin seeds to using the puree in biscuits, here's seven alternative ways to use your pumpkin.

(From left) Sierra Farr, Lisa Taylor and Brian Macleod of Outskirts have been on Auburn's music scene since January. (Courtesy of Outskirts)

Local band Outskirts moves to the center of attention

By Lane Jones / INTRIGUE REPORTER | October 7

Outskirts is a three-piece band that blends the unique voices of vocalists Lisa Taylor and Sierra Farr into footstomping garage western with a little bit of country twang.

Mark Foshee prepares the trebuchet, or pumpkin launcher, for Thursday's opening. (Melody Kitchens / INTRIGUE EDITOR)

Fifth annual Farmer in the Dell Pumpkin Patch opens

By Rebecca Moseley / WRITER | October 6

Off\0x8C of a dirt road approximately \0x91five miles down Alabama Highway 14 is a place where smashing pumpkins isn't the headline band for a grunge concert.

The pursuit of off-campus dining: a guide for success

By Lane Jones / INTRIGUE REPORTER | October 5

We're only halfway through the semester, but I have already exhausted my dining options around town.

Pope's Haunted Farm returns with new 3-D haunted house

By Melody Kitchens | Intrigue Editor | October 4

The 19th annual Pope's Haunted Farm in Salem is back with an all new 3-D haunted house.

Hunting Jacket: "I like them oversized for girls."

Designer Billy Reid's top looks

By Melody Kitchens | Intrigue Editor | October 3

Alabama native Billy Reid shares his favorite looks for the Southern woman with The Plainsman.

Facecandi Lighting Productions sparks Auburn's nightlife

By Rebecca Moseley / INTRIGUE REPORTER | October 2

Richard Mueller of Facecandi Lighting Productions is an example of the many individuals with a goal of inspiring others in Auburn, and his is with innovation through design.

Alessio Summerfield, senior in RTVF, said he has made a variety of efforts to produce great media. (Rebecca Croomes / PHOTO EDITOR)

RTVF major strives to do more than just homework

By Rebecca Moseley / INTRIGUE REPORTER | October 1

A broad background, a broad portfolio of completed works, a broad choice for RTVF and extracurricular projects, and a broad goal with his degree: the term "broad" is sometimes given a negative connotation as it is often a substitute for the word "vague."

Strategizing for a faux fall

By Lane Jones / INTRIGUE REPORTER | September 30

I've been known to go to extreme lengths to avoid cold weather: using breakfast burritos as hand warmers on the walk to class, covering myself with sheets of loose-leaf paper in Haley Center and taking shots from a flask of Theraflu warming liquid. I came to Auburn in large part because I was promised a short and very mild winter.

Interior Design: More than meets the eye

By Caitlin Wagenseil / WRITER | September 29

When people hear the words "interior designer," they often think of someone who makes things look pretty for a living. In reality, it's much, much more.

"Nickel and Dimed" is the story of an investigative reporter who goes undercover in low-paying jobs. (Courtesy of Auburn Photographic Services)

Nickel and Dimed: Telfair B. Peet Theatre opens season to a sold-out crowd

By Mallory Barrett / WRITER | September 28

While most of the students have been busy enjoying the cooler weather, celebrating the return of football season or preparing for midterms, the cast members of "Nickel and Dimed," the first production of the theatre department's 2012-13 season, have been busy doing what they love: performing.