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Local bakers share passion for serving variety of treats

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | January 11

“My favorite aspect about making custom cakes is having the ability to be a part of a customer’s special event and working with the client to tailor a cake that fits their style perfectly,” she said.

Opelika residents find community in businesses

By Natalie Beckerink | Lifestyle Editor | January 10

White settlers started to migrate to the area in 1830, but the town was not officially chartered until 1854. At this point in history, railroad tracks were being placed throughout the nation, and Opelika worked to build a connection from their location to the rest of the world.

Auburn local creates comedy club to bring community together

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | December 11

O’Neal El said after years of her and her family traveling around to see different comedy clubs, they wanted to set up a club closer to home.

Dumps Like a Truck moves to downtown location

By Caroline Rice | Lifestyle Writer | December 6

“When this space opened in downtown Auburn, we felt like it was a gift from God,” Dykes said. 

New coffee shop opens in Opelika

By Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer | December 1

Jo was born in South Korea, but has since lived in Canada and all over the U.S. His experiences in different parts of the world grew his desire to create a space for different types of people to gather and feel welcome, he said. 

How tailgate style changed throughout the decades

By Mattison Allen | November 29

Saturday afternoons on the Plains are a time when college students get to show how trendy they truly are.  And in the South, tailgating fashion matters.

Scrunchies making a comeback

By Cory Blackmon | Community Reporter | November 28

“There’s many different fabrics, colors and patterns scrunchies come in, which makes it easy to wear at all occasions,” Brewer said “I definitely think scrunchies are on the comeback because they have the vintage look mixed with modern styles and patterns.”

'Blessed' size: Alumna, blogger shares her fashion blog knowledge

By Mikayla Burns | Managing Editor | November 27

Pepper Martin said she and her thousands of friends and followers have created a place where women of all sizes can come to find fashion inspiration and leave with a better sense of themselves. 

Indigenous students celebrate culture, embrace their legacy

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | November 26

Emily Fayard, an Auburn Alumna, originally went to college in her hometown in Atmore, Alabama, to stay close to her tribe: the Mvskoke people, also known as the Creek people, she said.

Bringing style to the states: International students share their fashion inspiration

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | November 26

“Style is freedom,” Zhongqi Ma said. “It’s kind of like freestyle — whatever you like to pick.”

Circus troupe debuts at the gogue center

By Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer | November 20

Cirque Mechanics made its debut in Auburn on Wednesday, Oct. 30, unveiling its circus performance with a twist to a sold-out audience at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center, ending the night with a standing ovation.

Students share literary work at SNAPS event

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | November 19

Cecilia Wood, editor-in-chief of The Auburn Circle, commented on the courage it takes to read one’s own work and her appreciation for the people who were willing to do so for SNAPS.

Student creates business using antique jewelry

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | November 18

MadeNew is an independently run jewelry company where Draper takes antique, broken jewelry and combines it with her own pieces to make a variety of one-of-a-kind products.

Speakeasy creates alternative nightlife option

By Natalie Beckerink | Lifestyle Editor | November 16

Sneak & Dawdle officially opened its doors on Dec. 31, 2018. It was a project that the owners, Matthew and Jana Poirier, had been passionate about for a while. 

Auburn company develops communication technology

By Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer | November 15

CoachComm is an Auburn-based, wireless intercom solution provider that supplies 97% of Division 1A colleges, as well as thousands of high school and smaller college programs with professional wireless technologies.

Local distillery serves the community

By Caroline Rice | Lifestyle Writer | November 8

This company said it was the first distiller of whiskey in Alabama after Prohibition was lifted.

Restaurants add 3% culinary fee to improve wages

By Natalie Beckerink | Lifestyle Editor | November 7

On Oct. 15, the Executive Leadership Team for the two restaurants decided to add this fee, according to a press release.

New culinary fee added at The Hound and The Depot

By Natalie Beckerink | Lifestyle Editor | November 5

According to the Executive Leadership Team at The Hound and The Depot, the fee was added in order to help provide higher wages to kitchen employees.