Intrigue

Daniel Trouse, manager of The Bike Shop, works on one of the bikes in the store. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Pedaling into the fall

By Courtney Smith / INTRIGUE EDITOR | July 28

Whether you're young or old, riding a bike is one thing that never goes out of style.

Members of the Sol of Auburn team pose next to TIGER, the solar-biodiesel hybrid car, outside the Student Center in February. From left to right: Dusten Doggett, Paul Poland, Josh Barron, Seth Fincher and Joe Berry. (Contributed by Sushil Bhavnani)

Campus houses unique treasures

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR | July 21

There are hidden treasures all over campus waiting to be found by the industrious students of Auburn.

Melanie Moore performs in the Jump Dance Convention in 2010. (Photo contributed by Becca Moore)

Reality show contestant has ties to Auburn

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR | July 21

Melanie Moore, contestant on the popular TV show So You Think You Can Dance, has a connection to Auburn University that people might not expect.

Keep your computer virus free

By Courtney Smith / INTRIGUE EDITOR | July 21

With latest addition of Google+ to the ever-expanding plethora of social-networking sites, now more than ever, it's important to make sure your computer stays safe from viruses.

The Bank Vault's assistant manager Will Rankin poses by the bar's famous vault which is now used as a storage room. (Christen Harned / Associate Photo Editor)

Vault adds to Auburn history

By Courtney Smith / INTRIGUE EDITOR | July 14

While most people now associate The Vault with college nightlife, the building it is in was initially used for a much different purpose.

Left to right: Nicholas Conley, Talor Drinkard, Daniel Jordan, Jon Roberson, Ashley Mills, Brad Nordstrom and Steve Pritchard at first Bike Night at Buffalo Wild Wings.(Contributed by Ashley Mills)

Motorcycles attract student bikers

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR | July 14

Motorcycles can sometimes be intimidating for the uninitiated, but the freedom and exhilaration of riding still draws people to the hobby.

Colin Thrift, tattoo artist at Voodoo Needle, prepares a needle. (Alex Sager / Photo Editor)

Tattoos needle their way into culture

By Alexander Harper / Writer | July 14

Tattoos come in all shapes and sizes, but the difference between a good tattoo and bad tattoo can be devastating when permanent ink is involved.

Trials inspire morbid interest

By Ariana Diaz / WRITER | July 14

More than a million people stopped what they were doing and tuned in to the closest news channels, websites and radio stations for Casey Anthony's final verdict.

Christopher Qualls gives instructions to some of the students in his Acting I class. (Hayley Blair / Associate Intrigue Editor)

Games help with social interactions

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR | July 7

Despite the difficulties of bonding with a new group of people, it's important to make the most of each encounter you have with others.

Violent video games under scrutiny in light of Supreme Court decision

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR | July 7

After five years in the California court system, the Supreme Court finally made a decision June 27 to allow game companies complete control over the violence they include in their video games.

Photo illustration by Hayley Blair / Associate Intrigue Editor

E-books enthrall readers

By Laura Hobbs / WRITER | July 7

Reading isn't dying out; it's evolving and becoming more tech-savvy instead.

How to prepare for a successful interview

By Kelley Rouse / WRITER | July 7

Tell me about yourself -- it's the infamous, dreaded interview question. Potential employers don't want to hear the obvious. They want to know what's not on paper.

Holli Renfore, employee at Panera, places leftover food into boxes that will be shipped to the East Alabama Food Bank. (Alex Sager / Photo Editor)

Local businesses help Food Bank

By Tysonn McKinnon / Writer | June 30

They may be fierce competitors when it comes to attracting customers, but when it comes to fighting hunger in their communities, grocery stores and restaurants are on the same team.

Reality shows give love a bad name

By Sarah Layne / WRITER | June 30

People will do just about anything to find love: join dating websites, write personal ads and bid for dates on eBay.

Alison Norby, junior in hotel and restaurant management, visits historical sites while studying abroad. (Contributed)

Study abroad gives unique opportunities

By Jake Winfrey / WRITER | June 30

For students looking for a change of scenery, a change of pace and a new way to earn college credits, studying abroad might just become their new home away from home.

Slang has large impact on language

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR | June 30

Slang is often seen as an informal way to communicate with friends, but it often grows beyond that to become a part of the evolution of language as a whole.

Fantasy baseball allows fans to design top teams

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | June 30

A few clicks of the mouse can make you the manager of a top-notch baseball team. You choose the players, and they have no say in the matter.

Beating subversive marketing techniques

By Hayley Blair / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR | June 25

Sales numbers thrive on last-minute purchases, emotional buys and a conformist mentality, making them an important obstacle to overcome for college students on a budget.

Eating healthy on a tight schedule

By Courtney Smith / INTRIGUE EDITOR | June 24

Chowing down shouldn't turn into pigging out just because you're on a busy schedule.

Alex Sager / Photo Editor

Morgan Stanford, who makes unique art, shows off an old window she has made into a chalkboard.

Creating new art out of old antiques

By Courtney Smith / INTRIGUE EDITOR | June 23

One person's trash isn't always just another person's treasure. Sometimes, it can even be a work of art in disguise.