Intrigue

Subway employee Sherri Easley was featured on an episode of CBS's "Undercover Boss" in November 2010. (Rebekah Weaver / Assistant Photo Editor)

Local Subway employee gains national attention

By Colton Campbell / WRITER | January 20

When she's making a sandwich, two parts of Sherri Easley's body never stop moving: her mouth and hands.

A day in the life of Gloria Parker

By Kelly Tsaltas / ASSISTANT INTRIGUE EDITOR | January 20

Affectionately called "Gloria, the Mail Lady" by many students, Gloria Parker has been working for the AU Mail Service for 20 years and working in the Quad mail room for three years.

Pre-med and piano performance majors find harmony

By Rachel Hampton / WRITER | January 20

For Danielle Ruppenthal, a double major in pre-med and piano performance, the hours between 9 p.m. and midnight are not filled with dinner dates, drink specials and dozing off in class--they're filled with playing piano.

Switching over

By Jordan Dale / WRITER | January 20

Verizon welcomes the iPhone

Seeking solace in the supernatural

December 2

Sister Lee, a third-generation psychic reader, has served the Auburn-Opelika area for more than 18 years, reading palms, tarot cards and crystals to see the future and reveal auras

Atlanta guide to the SEC Championship

By Darcie Dyer / WRITER | December 2

Atlanta's world-class sports arena, the Georgia Dome, has hosted some of sports' most electrifying events, from NFL football games to the 1996 Olympic Games.

A peek into parade magic

By Chelsea Harvey / STAFF WRITER | December 2

There is more to the annual Auburn Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade than throwing candy and smiling at those passing by.Lolly Steiner, president of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, said the parade is a cooperative effort between several groups of people.

JCSM receives gift from Auburn alumna

By Sarah Hansen / WRITER | December 2

After careful consideration, Patricia Smith donated three pieces of artwork to the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art in memory of her daughter, Kathryn Patterson Smith Bracken, 1982 Auburn graduate.

Troy Smith advises Antonio Goodwin, undeclared freshman and wide receiver for the football team. (Elaine Busby / Assistant Photo Editor)

Athletes inspired by mentor Troy Smith

By Brent Godwin / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | December 2

Troy Smith uses his experience as a former college and pro football player to inspire the student athletes he works with every day.

April Dixon, freshman in animal science, sits with her dog Crystal and cat Mr. Whiskers, who she credits with helping her control her paranoid schizophrenia. (Contributed by April Dixon)

A daily struggle: life with paranoid schizophrenia

By Emily Adams / Photo Editor | November 18

April Dixon has dealt with paranoid schizophrenia for most of her life. She hopes her story will inspire others to find ways to cope with their disorders and bring peace to their lives

November is for Novelists

By Alison McFerrin / STAFF WRITER | November 18

This month, students around campus are putting pen to paper or fingers to keys to produce their own literary masterpieces

Matt Sirockman, senior in business administartion, poses with a doe--the spoils of a long day of hard work. (Contribued by Matt Sirrockman)

Hunting season begins with a bang

By Darcie Dyer / WRITER | November 18

This week marks the beginning of a season to which many Alabamians look forward as much as football season.Nov. 15 is the opening day for muzzle-loader deer hunting, which permits hunters to hunt with a firearm rather than strictly bow and arrow.

Tech review: Apple's new 11-inch MacBook Air tested

By Adam Bulgatz / DESIGN EDITOR | November 18

Apple has recently released an update to its MacBook Air line of computers.The upgrade includes a new unibody design, an all new 11-inch model to be sold alongside the 13-inch model and speed upgrades.

Standing next to a hickory tree, Patrick Thompson pauses to take in the sights and sounds of the Donald E. David Arboretum. (Maria Iampietro / Associate Photo Editor)

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF PATRICK THOMPSON

By Miranda Dollarhide / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR | November 18

Plants are essential to human life, but for the plants at the Donald E. David Arboretum, specialist Patrick Thompson is essential to theirs.

Jimmy Cooper, sophomore in supply chain and aviation management, looks at a computer in the Mac store on campus. (Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Students save with technology discounts

By Alison McFerrin / STAFF WRITER | November 18

Desktops, laptops and gaming systems are typical big-ticket desirables, but if you're a student, you won't have to break the bank to get them.

Black Friday attracts big crowds with low prices

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | November 18

With Thanksgiving a week away, stores and shoppers are preparing for the battle of the best buys on Black Friday.In the weeks prior to the sales, shoppers may search online and find the specials that will be offered on Black Friday.Certain websites, like Yahoo and blackfriday.info, post information, sometimes along with ad scans, about the sales.