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Bacteria hides in unexpected places

By Jenna Moran / ASSOCIATE COPY EDITOR | February 24

Most people have been taught to wash their hands throughout the day and cover their mouths when they cough. But few are truly aware of how much bacteria can be growing on their hands just from doing everyday activities, like talking on the phone and going to a restaurant.

Quad resident brings Africa to Auburn

By Ellen Weathers / WRITER | February 24

You won't find Chichewa classes at Auburn, but you may bump into Daniel Brownfield, a speaker of one of Malawi's most prevalent languages.

Making the transition from home schooling to college

By Kate Jones / WRITER | February 24

Coming to Auburn as a freshman, Julia Tucker feared the crowds at a major university; Aaron Pierce was most nervous about retaining the quality of friends he had in high school; and Ian Maples was nervous about meeting people.

Freshman receives money for music

By Kelly Nicastro / WRITER | February 24

Recent winner of UPC's songwriting contest hopes to make living with music

What a knockout

By Miranda Dollarhide / Intrigue Editor | February 17

MMA fighter wrestles with everyday life

Bands rock Facebook

By Rachel Hampton / WRITER | February 17

Local bands are using all the right keys to create their own promotional Facebook pages.

Dean pledges to dual flags

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | February 17

On a tiny island off the coast of Germany, a young Anna Gramberg watched "Gone with the Wind" and dreamed of one day living in a place where it was hot at night.

National Merit Scholars talk testing, extracurriculars

By Alison McFerrin / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | February 17

A record total of 134 National Merit Scholars were admitted to Auburn summer and fall 2010, according to National Merit Scholarship Corporation Annual Report.

A salute to love

By Miranda Dollarhide / Intrigue Editor | February 10

Couple in the military keeps love strong despite traveling far distances

Taylor's Bakery cooks up a cupcake explosion

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | February 10

Taylor's Bakery on College Street is preparing for a Valentine's Day explosion--specifically, one of its popular cupcake explosions.

Food affects mood

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | February 10

Food has been found to have both a chemical and psychological effect on a person's mood

TCBY celebrates 30th birthday

By Mackenzie Cogle / WRITER | February 10

Thirty years ago, Frank and Georgia Hickingbotham found frozen yogurt to be a healthier alternative to ice cream.

Nutritionist reveals truth about eating disorders

By Lindsay Rife / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR | February 10

Five myths you probably believed

Freshman goes organic

By Lindsay Rife / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR | February 10

College presents many new realities, one being the lack of mom and dad's fridge within raiding range.

College living situations differ with roommates

By Victoria Rodgers / WRITER | February 10

Some like it; others hate it. Some have to deal with it; others avoid it. It's the roommate. For most, college has presented some of the greatest challenges. One of the biggest includes living away from home.

Circus-like hobby prevents slacking off

By Alexandria Smith / WRITER | February 10

What may look like a tightrope circus act staged on Auburn's campus is actually a growing sport used to train participants in balance.

Local boutique ties together art and fashion

By Liz Conn / Associate Campus Editor | February 10

If the shoe fits, buy some artwork along with it.

Far from a drag

By Miranda Dollarhide / Intrigue Editor | February 3

Drag show helps student express inner woman