Intrigue

Volovecky changed her major from aerospace engineering to journalism in order to graduate faster and provide a better life for her daughter. (Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Teen mom triumphs

By Elizabeth Bonner / STAFF WRITER | November 17

Brandy Volovecky got the news that would change her world the month after graduating from high school.

Kudzu vines crowd out vegetation across from the Student Act. (Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Bug cuts out kudzu

By Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR | November 17

Like it or not, kudzu is a fixture of the Alabama landscape. While there isn't much use for the invasive plant, one little beetle is calling it lunch.

November is Native American Heritage Month —  a month that pays tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans.

Native American, tribal styles growing in popularity

By Raye May / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR | November 17

American fashion is getting back to its roots by taking inspiration from the nation's first inhabitants.

Leigh Andrews holds her 45-year-old stuffed animal Zip she received from her mother when she was born. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Freshman zips through life with plush, peppy friend

By Kate Jones / INTRIGUE EDITOR | November 17

For Leigh Andrews, Zip is her life.

International students to feast at Thanksgiving meal

By Melody Kitchens / ONLINE EDITOR | November 17

Those whose homes are too far away to visit during Thanksgiving break will still have the chance to spend Thanksgiving dinner with family--their Auburn family.

Left to right: John G. Lukens, Karen Haley Lukens, Libby Lukens, David Lukens, Jane Haley and Robert G. Haley stand on the Eagles nest atop the Haley Center after David's graduation. (CONTRIBUTED)

Auburn family connects through the generations

By Melody Kitchens / ONLINE EDITOR | November 10

It's her senior year of high school, and Libby Lukens has yet to decide where she wants to attend college.

DJ Crude Carter (left) uses different lighting techniques to enhance the audience's dubstep experience at Bourbon Street Bar Saturday night. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

DJs light up the night

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | November 10

As the crowd screams for more, the combination of the fresh beats and neon lights pumps up the crowd to dance all night.

Trojan wags a finger at Auburn

By Kate Jones / INTRIGUE EDITOR | November 10

Trojan Sexual Health released its annual health report card and ranked Auburn 120 out of 140 schools, 16 spots higher than last year.

Quadruplets Sarah, Cailtin and Mary Haynes together on their mission trip to Honduras. (CONTRIBUTED)

Quadruplets use passion for service to spread God's word

By Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR | November 10

Caitlin, Sarah and Mary Haynes are three in a set of quadruplets, and they are the first to admit they act nothing like typical multiples.

Will Bakke, left, and Alexander Carroll pose in front of their film's poster in Dudley Hall. (Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Friends make film exploring Christianity around the world

By Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR | November 3

Will Bakke and Alexander Carroll want people to avoid Christians, but not Jesus.

Olive oil conditioner is an alternative at-home treatement to moisturize dry hair. It can be purchased at local drugstores like CVS and Walgreens. (Raye May / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR)

Hydrating hair for winter

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | November 3

Dry winter weather doesn't have to mean dry hair.

Box hair color is cheap and comes in a wide variety of shades and tones, but it can have more damaging effects on hair than professional dye. (Raye May / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR)

Dyeing for change

By Raye May / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR | November 3

Coloring hair could be to dye for.

Snapdragons are a reliable flower to plant during the fall and can be purchased at Blooming Colors. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Fall flowers provide extra bloom

By Melody Kitchens / ONLINE EDITOR | November 3

Don't put away your spade and shovel just yet--there are still flowers to be planted before winter comes.

Barrett "Bear" Townsend teaches a yoga pose to the students in his class. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Meditation keeps instructor sane

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | November 3

The sound of water bubbling within a cavern fills the room as Barrett "Bear" Townsend begins yoga class.

Trunk-or-treat ministers fellowship for community

By Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR | October 27

With Halloween fast approaching, some families are looking to go car-to-car instead of door-to-door in trunk-or-treats all over Lee County.

Pumpkins good for more than pies

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | October 27

So many ideas, so few pumpkins.

Natural autumn sights, colors inspire indoor decorating

By Natalie Yarid / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | October 27

Budget or no budget, decorating with the colors and sights of the season can be done.

Leni Ivanosky poses in her handmade zombie costume. (CONTRIBUTED)

Creativity costs less

By Raye May / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR | October 27

This Halloween some are using their creativity to be extra creepy.

WhyDrive brings new meaning to delivery

By Kate Jones / INTRIGUE EDITOR | October 20

Ordering in is no longer limited to restaurants that deliver. WhyDrive Food Delivery can pick up takeout from any restaurant and deliver it to customers.

Missoni for Target making waves nationwide

By Melody Kitchens / ONLINE EDITOR | October 20

As the long-awaited collaboration between Italian-brand powerhouse Missoni and mass-market favorite Target has come and gone, it is time to review whether it was worth the hype.