Intrigue

New University website was a year in the making

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | February 3

For the first time since 2005, Auburn's website has gotten a makeover.Most of the navigational structure for the website is the same, but the most noticeable changes are the visual aspects of the site.

A different kind of family

By Emily Clever / COPY EDITOR | February 3

The Wiard family calls the residence hall home

On a typical work day, Karen Spencer keeps the halls of the pharmacy building clean by day and sews and spends time with her dogs by night. (Lindsay Rife / Associate Intrigue Editor)

A day in the life of Karen Spencer

By Lindsay Rife / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR | February 3

Waking up to be in a classroom at 8 a.m. may seem dreadful, but Karen Spencer wakes up significantly earlier to clean that classroom.

William Powell conducts Verdi's "Requiem" during a rehearsal with the AU choirs. (Kelly Tsaltas / Assistant Intrigue Editor)

Choir says, 'Ciao!' to Italy

By Molly Montgomery / WRITER | February 3

Summer vacation plans for one group of Auburn students include Milan, Florence and Venice, Italy.

Europe, Asia reel in Americans with entertainment culture

By Kelly Tsaltas / ASSISTANT INTRIGUE EDITOR | February 3

Popular entertainment in America consists of movies with warm, fuzzy endings, country and rap music and singers that make billboard.com's Hot 100 list.

Perpetual Groove said fans are a huge motivation. They performed at SkyBar Cafe to a large crowd Jan. 27. (Maria Iampietro / Associate Photo Editor)

Internationally touring band grooves in Auburn

By Elizabeth Fite / STAFF WRITER | February 3

Perpetual Groove brought their signature college-age sound to Auburn Thursday night at the SkyBar Cafe.

Brett Bayley enjoys a victory in TF2 at the Computer Gaming Club meeting Friday night. He and his peers have a passion for socializing over video games. (Tim Simpson / Photo Staff)

Computer gamers play into wee hours of the morning

By Kala Bolton / WRITER | February 3

Every Friday night about 20 students meet in Haley 3223/3233 to kick back, relax and play video games.

Amanda Claire Rives' decorates TOMS with multicolored butterflies using Prismacolor markers. (Kelly Tsaltas / Assistant Intrigue Editor)

Students create TOMS art

By Kelly Tsaltas / ASSISTANT INTRIGUE EDITOR | February 3

TOMS are undoubtedly one of the most trendy shoes of the past couple of years.Jamie Rice, sophomore in economics, took her TOMS to a whole new level. She decorated her ivory TOMS with Sharpies.

Bead all you can bead

By Jenna Moran / ASSOCIATE COPY EDITOR & Destiny Brown / WRITER | January 27

Locals create homemade jewelry for craft websiteby Jenna Moran / ASSOCIATE COPY EDITORFinding vintage homemade jewelry has become as easy as a click of the mouse.Etsy.com is a website where people can buy and sell handmade items, such as jewelry and clothing.Designers nationwide sell their items on the website, including designers from Auburn.Laurie Cook from Enterprise has been designing jewelry since elementary school.

Children's book illustrates the story of a legend

By Helen Northcutt/ GRAPHICS EDITOR | January 27

In 2006, Francesca Adler-Baeder, associate professor in human development and family studies, was invited to tell the "War Eagle" story to incoming freshmen.

A new cup size, Trenta, will be available for cold drinks at the Auburn Student Center Starbucks. (Maria Iampietro / Associate Photo Editor)

Coffee overindulgence may ensue

By Christina Santee / WRITER | January 27

A new Starbucks cold cup size holds 31 ounces, which is four to five times the amount of caffeine as a normal cup of coffee

Here's something you can recycle

By Madeline Hall / WRITER | January 27

Recycling drop-offs accept unexpected items

Ella Moss top, Free People vest, Citizens of Humanity straight leg jeans, Seychelles heels, Wakamol necklace--all from Behind the Glass. (Emily Adams / Photo Editor)

Amp up and slim down your winter wardrobe

By Miranda Dollarhide / Intrigue Editor | January 27

Looking sexy in winter is easier when you know what pieces to have and how to wear them

Chinese New Year brings a variety of traditions

By Jade Currid / WRITER | January 27

Say goodbye to the Year of the Tiger.The Chinese New Year, which will occur Feb. 3, will usher in the Year of the Rabbit.

Auburn parties like a champion

By Brian Woodham / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | January 22

BCS celebration brings thousands to Jordan-Hare

In one year, out the other

By Alison McFerrin / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | January 20

Making resolutions is easy, but actually achieving those goals can be challenging."A new year is the start of something new," said Richard Penaskovic, area adviser for religious studies.

Campus residents partner with JCSM

By Blakeley Sisk / WRITER | January 20

Jule Collins Smith Museum creates programs for Residents

Yoga participants at Yoga Ananda channel their inner peace with various yoga poses.

(Christen Harned / Assistant Photo Editor)

Bowling, yoga cure post-football winter boredom

By Kelly Nicastro / WRITER | January 20

Bowling leagues, flag football teams, yoga and pottery clubs are especially popular among the students this semester.

Barnes & Noble's successful, backlit NOOKcolor is bright, vibrant and fast

By Adam Bulgatz / DESIGN EDITOR | January 20

The Barnes & Noble NOOKcolor (Nook) e-reader is Barnes & Noble's next entry into the growing e-reader market. It follows their successful NOOK e-reader released in late 2009.

Amazon's Kindle provides nice alternative, but doesn't replace the printed book

By Emily Clever / COPY EDITOR | January 20

When people find out I have a Kindle, I usually get one of two reactions: genuine curiosity or blatant horror, as though I am actively participating in the downfall of literature and the publishing industry with my e-reader, the electronic equivalent of burning books.