Intrigue

Wining, dining transitions from summer to fall

By Kate Jones / ASSISTANT INTRIGUE EDITOR | September 29

As the weather becomes cooler, the transition from summer to autumn wines begins.

Theatre students perform David Hirson's comedy "La Bete" at the fall opening of Telfair Peet Theatre. (CONTRIBUTED)

Auburn theatre begins fall season with performance of 'La Bete'

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | September 29

Auburn University's theatre department opened Thursday night with a performance of David Hirson's "La Bete." The performance series is the first of the season and lasts through Oct. 1.

UPC holds Haitian cooking workshop

By Melody Kitchens / ONLINE EDITOR | September 29

University Program Council is giving students the chance to spice up their meals with a Haitian cooking workshop Saturday at 5:30 p.m. in Spidle Hall, Room 238.

Hal Holbrook performs "Mark Twain Tonight" at Opelika High School. (Raye May / INTRIGUE EDITOR)

Mark Twain comes back to life in Opelika

By Raye May / INTRIGUE EDITOR | September 22

Mark Twain was resurrected on a high school performing arts stage last week.

Annie Jackson from Behind the Glass models a way to wear high-waisted skirts. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

How to wear: high-waisted bottoms

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | September 22

High-waisted skirts and shorts can be seen all over campus this fall. They can be worn to class, out to parties or even just lounging around the dorm. This trend is a go-to for women looking for an easy but chic outfit.

Lamenting after Labor Day

By Kate Jones / ASSISTANT INTRIGUE EDITOR | September 22

Women can still be seen wearing white around campus after the Labor Day holiday, but the issue of whether it's fashionable is still one to be argued.

Steven Malkoff captures the oak trees at Toomer's Corner before the poison took effect. (CONTRIBUTED)

Toomer's trees preserved on paper

By Raye May / INTRIGUE EDITOR | September 15

The Toomer's oaks have found new life on the canvas of Steven Malkoff.

Country singer Adam Hood performs at the War Eagle Supper Club Sunday. Hood is an Opelika native. (CONTRIBUTED)

Rising country singer returns to play for hometown crowd

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | September 15

Country singer and songwriter Adam Hood returned to his roots Sunday, performing at the War Eagle Supper Club in Auburn.

Ryan Doyle performs his gravity-defying parkour stunts on Auburn's campus Friday. (CONTRIBUTED)

Doyle flips out on campus

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | September 15

Ryan Doyle, a world-champion free runner sponsored by Red Bull, showed off his daredevil moves--and learned a few--while here at Auburn.

Canvas to replace Blackboard

By Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR | September 15

Rumors of Blackboard being phased out were confirmed when a blue icon with a white 'C' appeared in AU Access this fall.

Alison Gopnik spoke Tuesday on baby psychology at the Science Center Auditorium. (Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Baby psychology study yields surprising results

By Kate Jones / ASSISTANT INTRIGUE EDITOR | September 15

Alison Gopnik, professor of psychology at the University of California at Berkley and author of "The Philosophical Baby," spoke Tuesday as a part of the Littleton-Franklin lecture on the psychological development of infants and young children.

Eager students wait to order lunch at the new Panda Express in Foy Student Union. (Alex Sager / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR)

New meal option added to Foy

By Bianca Seward / WRITER | September 15

Campus dining has recently added Eastern cuisine to the student menu.

Local residents browse art gallery 478 Creative's artwork in Big Blue Bagel Friday. (Alex Sager / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Art gallery photos capture audience

By Kate Jones / ASSISTANT INTRIGUE EDITOR | September 15

Art gallery 478 Creative and Big Blue Bagel partnered Friday for the Arts, Bagels & Brew Bash.

Locals enjoy Auburn's nightlife outside Hamilton's restaurant on Magnolia Avenue. (Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Auburn named southern living at its finest

By Nick Bowman / OPINIONS EDITOR | September 8

To the fans and the faithful, Auburn is the best town in the world.

Cyndi Flint, freshman in studio art, and Lawrin Barnard, sophomore in graphic design, discuss subject matter in photographs at the gallery in Biggin Hall Wednesday. (Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

A sight for more eyes

By Megan Smith / WRITER | September 8

Biggin Hall hosts contemporary photography exhibit through Sept. 13.

The Raptor Center holds shows on Fridays before home games. (Alex Sager / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Auburn Raptor Center offers rescued birds second chance

By Kate Jones / ASSISTANT INTRIGUE EDITOR | September 8

Friday afternoons before home games are buzzing with activity as tailgaters roll into town, but a show at the Southeastern Raptor Center is educating the community about raptors.

A day long gone, but not forgotten

By Andrew McCaslin / WRITER | September 8

Ten years have passed, but the memories formed on Sept. 11, 2001, are still fresh in the minds of many.

Students receive maps and information about the library as they enter for the annual Ralph Brown Draughon tailgate. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

RBD hosts tailgate party to start season

By Sloane Hudson / WRITER | September 8

Excited to kick off Auburn's football weekend, students filed into the Ralph Brown Draughon Library for its fifth annual tailgate Friday.

Costa Rican artisans pulling strings on new bracelet trend

By Raye May / INTRIGUE EDITOR | September 8

A growing trend that took surfers by storm is now expanding to other parts of the nation.

Old styles return for new generation

By Raye May / INTRIGUE EDITOR | September 1

Fashion has taken many twists and turns throughout the years, and it often repeats itself. Now, the '60s, '70s and '80s are back for round two.