Lifestyle

Life behind the weights

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | September 10

McLelland-Rae Johnson, personal trainer and student at Auburn, has a passion for weight training. She started dancing from ages 3 to 18 and did cheerleading throughout high school.

A preview of all the Oscar-buzzing films this fall

By Aaron Kirkland | Lifestyle Writer | September 10

It can be difficult to determine what films to watch this fall, but, as always, certain films have more buzz and expectations than others.

Members of the public spend some time with Aubie during the Sustainability Picnic at Donald E. Davis Arboretum, on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn couples share date ideas around the city

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | September 9

Students should not stress too much about their love lives because Auburn, Alabama, happens to be home to a trove of date spots that students can only experience right here on the Plains.

Late night eats to discover in Auburn

By Mary Grace Vinson | Lifestyle Writer | September 7

Whether it’s all about getting a burger as quickly as possible or keeping up with your healthy diet even after hours, you’ll find late night food to satisfy any craving.

Adjusting to Auburn: Finding your home away from home

By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | September 7

“I have always been proud to say that I go to Auburn, but around sophomore year it started to feel like home," Jess Huibregtse said.

Flooding out of the arena in excitement for Bid Day on August 17, 2018.

Life after pledging, withdrawing and getting released from a sorority

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | September 7

Some participants feel as though they faced harsher cuts because they do not have as many connections. Other girls feel as though maybe they did not fit a certain mold the sororities were looking for.

Local farmers markets given opportunity for farm-to-table living

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | September 4

Farmers markets are a way to get a great variety of organic and delicious produce coming straight from the farm.

Meet the campus dietitian

By Edward Faust | Lifestyle Writer | August 29

As a registered dietitian, Abigail Hickey knows a lot about food and wants to share this knowledge with the Auburn Family.

Healthy eats on and off campus for every dietary need

By Mary Grace Vinson | Lifestyle Writer | August 28

For those looking to eat out in Auburn with dietary restrictions, there is definitely hope.

Southern artist bridges the gap between science and art

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | August 28

There seems to be a divide in the academics world. On one plane, there’s math and science. On the other, it’s English and the arts.

Out-of-state student tells her Greek story

By Mikayla Burns | Lifestyle Editor | August 28

Eleanor Alford, sophomore in public relations, was not as intimidated as she thought she was going to be as she went through ice water teas during Rush Week 2017. Coming from Lexington, Kentucky, she knew how big sororities are in the South, and she was excited to get to know new people. However, ...

'The Manipulators,' author shares inspiration and use of imagination for new fantasy novel

By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | August 27

“I have an imagination that runs wild, [and] I love building different worlds that no one has thought of before,” he said.

Let's go camping

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | August 27

There are two campsites near Auburn with everything needed to have an unforgettable weekend in the great outdoors and bring out the adventurous side in anyone.

Records line the walls at 10,000 Hz Record store in Opelika, Ala. on Tuesday, Aug. 21.

10,000 reasons to open a record store

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | August 24

Records line the walls, fill countless bins and music plays from a record player in the corner in the new 10,000 Hz Records store in historic downtown Opelika.

Drink specials during syllabus week

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | August 20

Syllabus week begins tomorrow with the start of classes.

New downtown restaurant fills a void for Asian cuisine

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | August 19

Snuggled between Little Italy's iconic walls and Taco Mama's bustling lines, Fusion has begun drawing attention after only a few weeks of business.

Involvement insight: How to start an organization

By Samantha Strunk | Staff Writer | August 17

Organizations on college campuses provide a tangible avenue for students with similar interests to connect.

PUBG vs. Fortnite: Understanding the debate

By Cory Blackmon | Staff Writer | August 12

“Fortnite is totally better than PUBG.” A sentence you may have heard someone say confidently over the last few weeks.

University wellness director: Don't neglect your health

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | August 12

When you come to college for the first time, you will probably have to accept more responsibility than ever before and for the first time, have complete charge over many aspects of your life.

Calling caffeine addicts: Here are Auburn's coffee shop hours

By Samantha Strunk | Staff Writer | August 7

With fall classes beginning in a mere two weeks, Auburn is preparing to get back into the full swing of things, and, to the relief of many caffeine-driven students, so are the city’s coffee shops. Ross House, on North Ross Street, has had summer hours of 7:30 a.m.