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Make the most of gameday in the South

By Alice Phillips | Lifestyle Writer | September 27

Being prepared for the exciting and long day ahead is important for every Saturday in the South. It is hardly news that Auburn fans dress up for gameday, but picking the right shoes can make or break any college football fan’s experience. 

What’s in your bowl?

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | September 27

Acai bowls can be healthy alternatives to certain sugary breakfast foods, but the number-one way to know for sure what consumers are getting is to make it at home and ask a local bowl shop about the nutrition facts.

Annual Oktoberfest offers student discount

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 26

Auburn's craft beer festival, Oktoberfest, will feature over 150 beers from over 50 brewerys from across the states.  The annual event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 3-7 p.m. at the Ag Heritage Park.  Oktoberfest will be running a $10-off discount for Auburn students until Oct. 1. ...

Southern culture defined by the individual

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | September 25

  Carmen Brysch, lecturer of geography at Auburn University, describes the South as the greatest perceptual region of all time. With this in mind, defining the South in a cultural sense can be rather difficult since each person will have a different idea of what the South is and its customs.  One ...

What to know before flu season hits

By Jack Scott | Lifestyle Writer | September 25

On Tuesday, Sep. 25 and Wednesday, Sept. 26, in Student Center room 2326, the Med Clinic will be hosting an all-day flu shot clinic. Students should bring a copy or picture of their insurance card upon arrival. 

Places to explore in Columbus, Georgia

By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | September 25

Lined with brick buildings and colorful mural walls, Columbus is just 45 minutes away from Auburn. 

Auburn student and sister bring awareness to childhood cancer

By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | September 25

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month stands for all who have fought, who are fighting and who have passed away. 

Auburn grad returns to campus 60 years later for the ODK Cake Race

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | September 25

This freshman was Roy Ward. As he returns to Auburn University in the weeks to come, he is preparing to run this same race once again at age 78, along with his two sons and their children. 

One Bike Coffee fights multiple sclerosis

By Stephanie Tunnell | Lifestyle Writer | September 25

Auburn graduates Jack and Amy Fisher are fighting multiple sclerosis one coffee order at a time. 

Auburn student finds confidence through style

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | September 24

Since she was a sophomore in high school, Pilson decided she wanted to be herself rather than try to fit into the trends.

Why people pick a plant-based, vegan lifestyle

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | September 19

The surface definition of being vegan is avoiding the consumption of animal products, which includes milk, eggs, meat, honey and any animal byproducts.

The health benefits of kombucha

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | September 18

The drink is a black or green tea that is fermented and is mixed with a kombucha culture and yeast.

"White Boy Rick" is alright, alright, alright

By Aaron Kirkland | Lifestyle Writer | September 18

In a conversation at the film’s beginning, the protagonist, Richard Wershe, Jr., asks his weapons-dealing father why he never moved his family out of Detroit.

The Netflix romcom renaissance

By Mary Grace Vinson | Lifestyle Writer | September 18

 Netflix’s original content has a tendency to go viral these days.

Bowling alley brings bowling, arcade to The Plains

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | September 16

The bowling alley's name is a reflection of the business' goals — to create a good time for customers.

Instagram accounts offer insight into events, food in Auburn

By Mallory Pitts | Lifestyle Writer | September 14

Instagram can serve as a guide to life on and off campus for students this school year. 

EDM artist making name in Auburn

By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | September 14

Local EDM artist Joe Matheny is making a name in Auburn and gearing up for Imagine Festival. 

'First Man' author, Auburn professor speaks on controversy surrounding upcoming film

By Mikayla Burns | Lifestyle Editor | September 13

“The movie is very intimately American,” Hansen said. “That’s why the controversy is unfortunate and frustrating for us involved because we know the movie. It’s got Americana written all over it.”