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Local manager of "The Hound" awarded restaurant manager of 2018

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | December 6

Walters was honored at this year's Stars of the Industry award ceremony as Alabama Restaurant Manager of 2018.

Local women make abstract art wearable with clay earrings

By Mikayla Burns | Lifestyle Editor | December 6

Their craft was originally just for themselves and friends, but in September, they made an Instagram page to share designs and maybe sell some. The account gained followers, and the business found a small clientele within the Auburn community.

Auburn alumna releases indie movie after winning at 2017 Twin Cities Film Festival

By Mikayla Burns | Lifestyle Editor | December 6

Through her determined effort, Heinss released her first feature film “Instructions for Living” this December after spending a year in the film festival circuit, joining the list of notable Auburn alumni who have found success in the entertainment industry.

Staying informed: How students can keep up with the news

By Mallory Pitts | Lifestyle Writer | December 5

  While most students believe that keeping up with the news takes too much time, Michael Bennett makes it part of his daily routine. Although Bennett is a double major in political science and marketing, he insists those in other fields of study to stay informed as well. “Policy impacts literally ...

Essential oils soothe, relax through smell

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | December 5

Essential oils seem to have once been an unheard-of concept and now they have been appearing all over, around stores.  Each type of oil is unique and will have certain moods that are associated with.  Lauren Shelton, licensed massage therapist (L.M.T) in the AU medical clinic, explains why ...

Foods that are mistaken as vegan

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | December 5

Some foods many new vegans or non-vegans would think are animal product free actually do contain some form of animal product, whether used for texture, consistency, nutrition or flavor.

Custom, retro denim handmade on The Plains by student

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | December 5

The first jacket she ever created actually came to her in a dream when trying to think of a good birthday present for her best friend. 

Chinese Student Organization brings Asian film to Auburn

By Aaron Kirkland | Lifestyle Writer | December 3

Near the beginning of “Project Gutenberg,” the film’s protagonist, a forger, artist and counterfeiter named Lee Man, describes his new artwork, an original piece drawing on the styles of four different Chinese masters. As the new film from “Infernal Affairs” screenwriter Felix Chong unfolds, ...

Hangout Music Festival drops 2019 lineup including Cardi B, Khalid

By Mikayla Burns | Lifestyle Editor | November 29

Top music artists like Cardi B, Travis Scott, Khalid and The Lumineers are a few of the headliners in Hangout Music Fest's 2019 lineup. 

The Rocky Horror Picture Show hits The Plains

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | November 26

 The Rocky Horror Picture Show hit The Plains for a one night only performance where Dr. Frank N. Furter and his strange friends threw the Auburn University Theatre into a Time Warp on Nov. 12, 2018.  To those who have never heard of The Rocky Horror Picture show, the basic plot follows a ...

Auburn club home-brews beer on The Plains

By Alice Phillips | Lifestyle Writer | November 26

The Auburn-Opelika area has countless restaurants and bars where customers can be found on gamedays drinking a beer with friends.  Everyone has their go-to bar and favorite drink, but for Miami-born Douglas Bendinger, finding his favorite beer comes closer to home.  Bendinger is part of the ...

Auburn residents speak on their Islamic faith

By Aaron Kirkland | Lifestyle Writer | November 26

  Muslims come to the Auburn Islamic Center on Armstrong Street five times a day as Asim Ali leads the adhan, the muslim call to prayer.  Since Muslims in Auburn have no official imam or muezzin, all calls to prayer and prayer services are done by whoever has the greatest knowledge of the ...

Drain cat catches hearts on campus

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | November 26

He is 18 years old and has a distinct personality.

A peek into the world of dance

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | November 26

The unspoken language that can convey people’s emotions and ideals throughout time and space is none other than dance to Connor Dealy and many others.  Dance is a vast concept. As Dealy, a theater performance major and dance minor, points out, dance can range from traditional folk dances to simply ...

Man changes life, health through yoga

By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | November 15

Seth Johnston's journey to find physical strength and a joyful mind through yoga.

Forestry school fellow explains bonfire safety

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | November 15

Autumn and winter are the ideal seasons to gather around a bonfire with friends and family. However, roasting marshmallows can go array quickly if the fire because hazardous.

Auburn community mourns lives lost in Pittsburgh shooting with its Jewish members

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | November 13

Religious and secular leaders gave messages of hope, diversity and love. As one community, they held candles with one another and pushed back the darkness. 

Students share experience of hiking Appalachian Trail

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | November 9

 “It is the most difficult thing I have ever done in my life, but at the same time, it was the most awarding,” said Nelson.