Lifestyle

Storybook farms is changing its approach to helping kids in need during the pandemic.

Pandemic forces Storybook Farms to move to virtual programming

By Caroline Craig | Lifestyle Writer | April 10

“We’re used to the pitter-patter of little feet and laughter and youthful exuberance at Storybook on a daily basis," said Dena Little, founder of Storybook Farms. "That has unfortunately come to a halt given the circumstances."

Graduate students share how COVID-19 impacts their post-grad plans.

Coronavirus outbreak impacts career plans for accounting graduate students

By Kara Mautz | Culture Writer | April 9

Some graduate students in the Master's of Accountancy Program said the pandemic has affected their career plan.

Students continue to work in Auburn through the coronavirus outbreak.

The impact of COVID-19 on a 160 Ross student employee

By Kara Mautz | Culture Writer | April 6

Cleveland works part time as a community assistant at 160 Ross, assisting residents with leasing, packages and other concerns. He said he has noticed a decrease in the amount of people living at 160 Ross since the outbreak of the coronavirus.

In order to practice social distancing, many students have been spending their time reading, cooking or spending time outside.

How Auburn students stay busy during coronavirus quarantine

By Caroline Craig | Lifestyle Writer | April 6

Auburn students who returned home for quarantine have turned to various activities, such as reading and cooking, in between class lectures to help stay busy.

Students discuss staying in Auburn through University closure

By Laney Mayfield | Writer | April 2

Despite the University closing, however, there were students who decided to stay in Auburn for various reasons.

Auburn Candle Company is located at the old Pike fraternity house on North Gay Street in Auburn, Ala.

New candle-making business comes to Auburn

By Nicole Lee | Campus Writer | March 31

According to their website, the business will allow customers to have an “interactive journey” in candle making, providing over 80 fragrances and 82,000 possible combinations.

Local coffee shops respond to COVID-19

By Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer | March 30

As the pressure to social distance increases, local coffee shops have closed their doors to the public in search of alternative measures to serve their customers and keep them safe.

Experts provide tips for mental health during coronavirus outbreak

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | March 29

Alfredo Palacios, a national certified counselor and licensed professional counselor at Auburn Psychological Wellness Center, said there’s some universal tips on keeping calm, but ultimately, it’s an individualized experience.

Auburn mural project canceled until further notice

By Emery Lay | Lifestyle Writer | March 25

The event was planned to showcase the work of Esteban Del Valle, an interdisciplinary artist working in New York, and his students from the contemporary mural art studio course.

Students respond to increasing textbook prices

By Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer | March 24

Statistics show that the soaring rise in textbook costs is the most inflated of all the increasing college-related expenditures.

Local distillery makes hand sanitizer to assist with need

By Caroline Rice | Lifestyle Writer | March 20

The company recently began brewing its own hand sanitizer to distribute to the surrounding communities.

Churches respond to COVID-19 confirmation in Alabama

By Natalie Beckerink | Lifestyle Editor | March 14

Here's how churches in the Auburn-Opelika area are responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

The COVID-19 outbreak has seen many University operations altered in response.

Students share struggles involved with transferring to four-year school

By Laney Mayfield | Writer | March 13

While some students relish and thrive in their new learning environment, others struggle to adapt to the changes that come with a larger university.

Students gather at the student celebration for Dr. Steven Leath's installation, on the Student Center Greenspace in Auburn, Ala. on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

How the coronavirus is impacting Asian students at AU

By Jiajia Liu | Lifestyle Writer | March 7

Juliane Vo, freshman in pre-graphic design, is Vietnamese American. She said she’s noticing how the coronavirus is creating a boundary among some Asian students and American students in her classes.

Acre chef to bring Alabama culture to the Food Network

By Kara Mautz | Culture Writer | March 5

Compton, chef de cuisine at Acre, was selected as one of eight chefs to compete on the Vegas Chef Prizefight, a series that will premiere on the Food Network on March 5.

Students, professors discuss note-taking preferences

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | March 3

Jennifer Robinson, an associate professor in the department of psychology, said handwritten notes can allow the user to have a deeper understanding because it forces them to put the material in their own words.

Alum uses faith as inspiration for clothing

By Caroline Craig | Lifestyle Writer | March 2

Brady Fowlkes, 23, started selling sweatshirts with the One by One design, which he has tattooed on his wrist, in an effort to fund two separate mission trips for children he sponsors in Columbia and Ghana.

Auburn students create following through 'Hype House'

By Emery Lay | Lifestyle Writer | February 28

Beginning this year, a group of male students decided to take to TikTok themselves. Tagged as “The Auburn Hype House,” the group now sits at approximately 65,000 followers on the social media platform.

Local Trump staffer takes piano talents to White House

By Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer | February 21

Gibson, a self-proclaimed jack-of-all-trades, is a pianist, a singer, a former staff member of the 2016 Donald Trump presidential campaign, the owner of a bed-and-breakfast in Mississippi, a mother, a grandmother and a philanthropist.

Love on the Plains

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor , Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer and Maggie Horton | Lifestyle Writer | February 14

Auburn students and professors share stories of how they met their significant other.