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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.  

The phobias behind pet peeves, explained

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | November 9

Some people find noises such as alarms, ticking, chewing and crunching to be totally intolerable; while others are not bothered at all. This raises a psychological question on how the brain reacts to certain noises.

‘Bible-based hole in the wall’ serves home-style grub

By Aaron Kirkland | Lifestyle Writer | November 9

  One of Auburn’s best-kept food secrets is located just off Webster and Wire Road, in the back of a QV gas station. For four months now, Levon’s Kitchen & Catering Company has been operating out of this spot, nestled next door to Fat Daddy’s. The proprietor, Levon Moore, described his ...

Tea and coffee drinkers explain what their favorite drinks

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | November 8

  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 8

Although 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 8

The women said that once the conversation is no longer taboo, women can begin to feel more comfortable with their bodies and in their sexuality. 

November 7

Nail it with these new trends

By Stephanie Tunnell | Lifestyle Writer

“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 7

The 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 6

The 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 2

 The "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 1

In 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 1

When 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 1

At 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 1

   Adjusting 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 1

Reid 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 31

With 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.