Intrigue

Emptying pockets, filling stomachs

By Madeline Hall / WRITER | April 14

Eating stacks of pancakes may not be your typical way of being charitable, but this Saturday, Miss Auburn University is hosting an all-you-can-eat breakfast with proceeds benefiting Children's Miracle Network for the Columbus, Ga., hospital.

Baby-sitting provides income, nostalgia

By Alison McFerrin / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | April 14

The first baby-sitting job is a rite of passage for most teenage girls, but for the young woman in college, it's a getaway back to the fun of yesteryear--plus a much needed livelihood.

Some graduates choose careers in community service

By Kate Jones / WRITER | April 14

More students participate in community service than pursue jobs in that field.

Culinary diversity finds a home

By Jenna Moran / WRITER | April 13

Although most ethnic restaurants in Auburn have become highly Americanized, some places can still boast about cooking up their culture's authentic tastes.Jack Mok, sophomore in architecture, is originally from Hong Kong."People say Hong Kong has the best food in China because it has a mixed culture," Mok said.His family, who still resides there, will sometimes ship him certain snacks found only in Hong Kong, but when he's looking for his culture's food in Auburn, he has a few restaurants in mind that he believes are the most authentic."Since food from Hong Kong is basically Chinese food, I'll go to a few Chinese restaurants around Auburn," Mok said.Mok said China Palace on College Street is his favorite restaurant."China Palace is the only restaurant with food from Hong Kong," he said.

Female leaders build their character and cultivate their strengths

By Jade Currid / WRITER | April 10

Women do not magically develop into leaders overnight. Women leaders are involved in an ongoing process to build their character and cultivate their strengths.More than one type of woman exists.

Tim Marquardt is training to run The Boston Marathon April 18. He runs 10 miles every day and has saved all of his previous racing numbers to decorate the walls of his room. (Emily Adams / PHOTO EDITOR)

Going the distance

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | April 7

Freshman aspires to run the Boston Marathon, the world's oldest annual marathon

Facebook keeps the spirit alive

By Alison McFerrin / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | April 7

Facebook profiles stay up even after the owner passes away

AU Cappella practices "Swing Down, Chariot" for the upcoming show. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

The hunks of harmony

By Kate Jones / WRITER | April 7

The 14 men of AU Cappella bring a unique barbershop sound to the Plains

Applicants surge, increasing level of competition

By Kate Jones / WRITER | April 7

Applications for the fall class of 2011 are up 18 percent compared to 2010, according to Cindy Singley, director of University recruitment.

Freshman Kristen Ziegler walked to Notasulga and back to raise awareness for local hunger problems. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Freshman hikes for hunger

By Kala Bolton / WRITER | April 7

While you may have spent this past weekend laying by the pool or exploring the bars downtown, Kristen Ziegler spent hers walking for a cause.

Whit Winford, senior in building science, and Kelly Gfeller, junior in management information systems, try to make their relationship work while Winford finds a job and Gfeller continues to go to school. (Christen Harned/ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Wedding bells vs. job offers

By Kelly Nicastro / WRITER | April 7

Couples struggle with new jobs, relationships

Anamaria Murphy has been dancing since the age of 4. (Photo by Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Dancers relate to ballet role of Oscar-winning actress

By Jenna Moran / ASSOCIATE COPY EDITOR | April 7

"Black Swan" has become one of the most prestigious movies of 2010 because of its Oscar-winning actress and its portrayal of one of the dance world's biggest pressures: achieving perfection in auditions.

Improving quality of life in Bolivia

By Lindsay Rife / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR | April 7

The Engineers Without Borders program shows off Auburn engineers' creative sides.

Auburn athlete turned actor

By Kala Bolton / WRITER | April 5

Just a few hours before No. 63 suited up in his helmet and pads to take the field at A-Day, he was decked out in full costume and make up, taking the stage in the theater department's performance of Hamlet."It was great," said Blake Burgess, sophomore in theater and offensive lineman for the football team.

Iain Stewart does most of his watercolor paintings in his home in historic Opelika. (Maria Iampietro / Associate Photo Editor)