Lifestyle
Tea and coffee drinkers explain what their favorite drinks
With the turning of the seasons to the cooler months, the two major hot beverages, coffee and tea, will be popping up more and more around campus. Coffee and tea seem to have a lot of similarities, but also a lot of differences.
Small changes can make sustainable living easier
By Mallory Pitts | Lifestyle Writer | November 8Although living sustainably might seem like a large undertaking, Nelson and Parrish insist that even the smallest, seemingly insignificant actions can make the biggest impact.
‘It’s not about sex all of the time’: Women take control of their sexual health
By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | November 8The women said that once the conversation is no longer taboo, women can begin to feel more comfortable with their bodies and in their sexuality.
Nail it with these new trends
“We dip each finger in the colored powder over a period of three layers,” said Tyler Le, owner of Luxury Nail Spa on North College Street, explaining the process of SNS. “This process lasts longer and leads to no damaged nails.”
Exploring the Met Gala's 2019 theme: 'Camp: Notes on Fashion'
By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor | November 7The spring 2019 exhibition will be based off of philosopher Susan Sontag’s 1964 essay, “Notes on Camp.”
Farmer in the Dell Pumpkin Patch brings fall to Auburn
By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | November 6The farm is family friendly with all activities being enjoyed by both young and old visitors. The farm offers a short hayride which takes people to and from the main pumpkin patch area. For others wanting to walk and take in the scenery, the pumpkins aren’t a far stroll from the main entrance.
Auburn Theater connects with community through 'Acts of Kindness'
By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | November 2The "Acts of Kindness" title was chosen because the goal of this year is to come together to celebrate Alabama whilst addressing problems — past and present — and how they can be solved through kindness.
'First Man' makes Auburn proud
By Aaron Kirkland | Lifestyle Writer | November 1In his new collaboration with his “La La Land” director Damien Chazelle, Gosling has found his best of these sort of roles to date: Neil Armstrong, the American who became the first man to set foot on the moon.
An Auburn family calls for help
By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | November 1When Sloan Kiechel was 3 years old, her mom, Susan Kiechel, was diagnosed with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.
'There's a classy aspect to what we've got': Auburn student crowned Miss Hooters International 2018
By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | November 1At 20 years old, Laiken Baumgartner is the youngest winner of the Ms. Hooters International pageant. She reigns as the winner for the year of 2018. Aside from this, she also landed the cover page spot on the 2019 Hooters calendar.
The health benefits of having houseplants in college
By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | November 1Adjusting to a new dorm or apartment can be difficult, but one way to liven up any living space is with a plant. Due to the lack of sunlight and space, there are certain plants that may be more adaptable for dorm or apartment-style living than others. Overall, Tia Gonzales, curator ...
Auburn student launches country music career
By Mallory Pitts | Lifestyle Writer | November 1Reid Haughton, a sophomore in marketing at Auburn, has already achieved major career milestones as a musician.
The intersection of feminism and fashion
By Mallory Pitts | Lifestyle Writer | October 31With increased awareness of sustainable shopping, the rise of the “girl boss” movement and the beginning of the body positive era, social movements have become an integral part of the fashion industry.
Clearly fashionable: Transparent bags steal the spotlight
By Mikayla Burns | Lifestyle Editor | October 29Fashion rules are normally based on colors, textures and patterns, but Auburn Athletics has made transparency the new trend for gameday fashion. The clear-bag policy enforced at Jordan-Hare Stadium requires that all purses and bags be see-through to ensure safety for games, which began for the 2016 ...
Floridians warm up their wardrobes upon arriving in Alabama
By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | October 27Those from this region who have come to Auburn University are trying their best to prepare their sunny wardrobe for some real autumn and winter weather.
Student creates custom denim designs for fans
Tori Hogan, freshman in apparel merchandising and design, has started her own fashion business on her bedroom floor.
Taqueria Durango, not your typical Tex-Mex restaurant
By Stephanie Tunnell | Lifestyle Writer | October 25Durango Taqueria y Carniceria, off of North Dean Road, brings the taste and flavors of Mexico to the heart of Auburn. Open since 2010, this family-owned and family-friendly restaurant serves authentic Mexican dishes such as torta cubana, camarones and culetas ahumadas. Connected to the ...
Behind the stripes: What it means to be Aubie
By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | October 25The loveable orange and striped face we see everywhere, who never fails to put a smile on people’s face is of course Aubie, but a lot goes into everything Aubie does. Mike Reynolds, the staff advisor to Aubie, said Aubie appears at roughly 1,200 events each year. However, these events ...
Walking with haunts: the Haunted Auburn Walking Tour
By Aaron Kirkland | Lifestyle Writer | October 25For the past six Octobers, Brandon Stoker and John Poe have led walking tours free of charge on Friday and Saturday evenings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. that take eager crowds on a circuit of Auburn’s most haunted spots.
