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Doctors Try and Focus on Building Relations

By Michael Hansberry/ Staff Writer | November 12

The relationship students have with their doctors could be one of the most important relationships they foster.Doctors have to find a happy medium when dealing with their patients.

Dates Seem Similar to Family

By Sara Weeks / STAFF WRITER | November 12

He is a jerk. She has no sense of humor. His knees are too knobby. She sounds like a small child when she talks.

Do Dreams Reveal Actual Meaning?

By Michelle Teslick / STAFF WRITER | November 12

Do the dreams students have at night or during their long afternoon naps mean anything?Do reoccurring dreams have specific meanings?A few students and professionals agree that dreams are personal and cannot be interpreted, except by the individual."My guess is that there is very little, if any, research that would be credible on dreams," said Sarah Wilson, a local family counselor and graduate of Richmond University, with a master's in professional counseling.

How To: Cook Different Kinds of Egg Dishes

By Callie Garrett / Assistant Intrigue Editor | November 12

The "incredible edible egg" can be the most inexpensive and easy meal to prepare, not only for breakfast, but for lunch and dinner as well.There are multiple ways to prepare an egg after it is cracked.

Efficient Energy Evolves 'Easily'

By Callie Garrett / Assistant Intrigue Editor | November 5

Turn the light bulbs on during class, but keep them off at home. Using energy wisely will reduce the cost of an electric bill as well as conserve resources.Compact fluorescent light bulbs are one of the most recent energy-efficient products on the market that lasts up to 10 years longer than a regular light bulb."Fluorescent lights now come in almost every shape and size," said Bruce Crain, department head of electrical and lighting.

Celebrity Students Share Experiences With Fame

By Michael Hansberry/ Staff Writer | November 5

The lifestyle of the rich and famous may be unfamiliar to the majority of Auburn students, but for two, it's not so foreign.Morgan Jackson, sophomore in communication disorders, is the daughter of famed Auburn athlete, Bo Jackson.Shaina Freeman, senior in human development and family studies with a concentration in childhood adolescents, was "Shaina" on the '90s hit kid's TV show, Gullah Gullah Island.Auburn is a far cry from the upscale Chicago area where Jackson calls home, but she says she thinks Auburn is a great place, nonetheless."I think it's funny because people are always staring and saying 'Oh my god, Bo,'" Jackson said.

Luck Leaves Students Searching for Leprechaun

By Brian Desarro/ Staff Writer | November 5

"Hearts, stars, and horseshoes, clovers, and blue moons, pots of gold, and rainbows, and me red balloons!"Lucky the Leprechaun may have his lucky charms, but as the semester rolls on, many students are finding it increasingly difficult to tempt Lady Luck to stand by their sides."My luck has been awful this semester," said Courtney Labosky, senior in theater.

Auburn Runners Take to Roads for Marathons

By Sara Weeks / STAFF WRITER | November 5

Step, step, breath.Those were the words he repeated to himself over and over; he was almost finished.

Homecoming Welcomes Alumni, History

By Daniel Chesser/ Staff Writer | November 5

Football, food and fun are just a few of the elements of Homecoming week at Auburn University.College football is a celebrated sport in Alabama.

ISO Offers Cultural Awareness

By Michael Hansberry/ Staff Writer | November 5

Students don't have to travel far to learn about different cultures. International Student Organization promotes an understanding and better relationship among students from different countries.It strives to create a medium for interactions among students, faculty, staff and the community, according to the organization's preamble.Any student, faculty or staff at the University can become a member, whether he or she is American or from a different country."We have more than 850 students that are from more than 80 countries," said Vokam Barim, sophomore in biomedical sciences and secretary of ISO.The mission is to help international students get used to this country, Barim said."One thing I loved that Dr. Green said last year is that we want international students to learn about this new culture and share their culture with the students here so when they go back, they'll have that experience and use it in their communities," Barim said.Barim said they work with students to make them feel at home and get acquainted with the campus by having movie nights, athletic tournaments and talent shows.They also host social hour, a weekly event held every Friday on the third floor of the Student Center where members come out to talk and get to know one another over pizza, drinks and games.The Recognition Banquet is an annual event where the ISO honors outstanding international students who have excelled in academics and research.More than 200 students were honored at the last banquet, according to the organization's newsletter.The organization's biggest event is the annual Peace Dinner, where people from different countries share their food and culture with one another.

Couch Surfing Takes Students to Far Away Places

By Drew Jones / STAFF WRITER | November 5

Organizations like Priceline, Travelocity and Orbitz claim to give customers the best deals on travel, but a new phenomenon is occurring.Across the U.S.

How To: Detoxify the Body

By Olivia Martin / Associate Intrigue Editor | November 5

Everyone is aware toxins and chemicals affect the environment, but few think of the impact it has on their bodies.Detoxification originally referred to ridding a person's chemical dependency on drugs, but now also refers to a cleansing process."Especially now, a lot of toxins, pollutants and heavy metals build up in the body," said Kimberly Sotelo, owner of Yoga Ananda. According to WebMD.com, fasting is the most efficient way to rid the body of toxins.There are many types of fasts, and Sotelo suggested for each person to research individually and choose the fast best suited for his or her body type. Sotelo explained the detox process cleans the body and the mind."When you detox your skin, and breath smells different, you're giving your whole body a physical and mental rest," Sotelo said.Christi Talvert, senior in nutrition dietetics, is fasting to detoxify her body."My feelings range from euphoric to flu-like," Talvert said.

Professors Explain Basics of Stock Market

By Dustin Pridgen / STAFF WRITER | November 5

It has been more than 13 months since the start of what has been termed by some the Great Recession of 2008.In that time, the Dow hit a low of 6739.29 points in March, which is a 52 percent drop from the record of 14,164.53 Oct.

Spanish Classes Bridge Language Gaps

By Brian Orgain / STAFF WRITER | November 5

Hispanic immigrants often form a silent population in America, but Auburn University is trying to give them a voice.Last year, College of Liberal Arts developed a program to help immerse foreign language students in their area of study while helping in the community.The "service-learning component" is an addition to upper-level language courses.

Study identifies 5 types of friends to avoid

By David Crayton/ Staff Writer | November 2

In college and the world at large, friends are around to provide support and lend a helping hand.There are, however, certain friendships to avoid. A recent CNN.com article outlined five types of friends to avoid.The five types are drama queen, Nurse Betty, lady-hater, the critic and the leg humper.The drama queen likes to freak out; Nurse Betty likes to help and heal; the lady-hater is always jealous; the critic criticizes no matter what; and the leg humper is always out to steal attention.

How to: Find internships

By Emily Beckett/ Staff Writer | November 2

Internships provide on-the-job experience, networking with potential employers and valuable additions to students' resumes.Karen Pruett, a career counselor in Career Development Services (CDS), said she encourages students to do internships whether they are for course credit or paid positions."Any experience in the field is going to be valuable," Pruett said. "We encourage students to do an internship or at least do some volunteer work that relates to the profession they are interested in going into."

Pick Perfect Pumpkins at the Patch

By Helen Northcutt / INTRIGUE EDITOR | October 29

The two-acre pumpkin patch, on County Road 16, plants its pumpkins around the fourth of July every year in anticipation for the few weeks in October when pumpkin sales skyrocket: Halloween.As soon as the seeds germinate and start to grow, pumpkin patch employees start to fertilize and spray for disease.

Spooky Spots Around Auburn to Visit This Year

By Sara Weeks / STAFF WRITER | October 29

It was dark. That was all she knew. The blood-curdling screams rang in her ears so loudly she could not hear herself breathe.