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Auburn student fulfills big dreams with a tiny closet

By Mallory Pitts | Lifestyle Writer | October 18

Taylor Jones started The Tiny Closet in February 2017. The Tiny Closet sells clothing, shoes, and accessories online, at trunk shows, and aboard a pink, refurbished 1999 school bus.

A closer look into Auburn Theater's 'Detroit'

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | October 18

Auburn University Theatre takes a journey into dark comedy with its new production, “Detroit.” Travel to a classic American suburb where an ordinary gathering delves into chaos as the characters discuss economic anxiety, marriage, social climbing and what it means to be an American.  The story ...

Pure Barre and Pūrvelo partnering together

By Stephanie Tunnell | Lifestyle Writer | October 17

Owners of Pure Barre and Pūrvelo strive to create a cohesive community to group fitness in Auburn, Alabama.  Ashley Caldwell, owner of the Pure Barre Auburn location located off of Moore’s Mill Road, and Libby Gahn, Pūrvelo Auburn Studio Manager located off E Glenn Avenue, partner together ...

The Ghost of Paul Revere brings holler folk to Waverly, Alabama

By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | October 16

This four-man “holler folk” band hails from Portland, Maine, and blends together thick harmonies, unfeigned lyrics and strings with banjo, bass and guitar. 

Healthy eating proves challenging for college students

By Matheson Eller | Campus Writer | October 16

 Healthy, clean eating and regular, productive exercise is a particularly difficult feat because it requires something that most college students have little of: time. 

"Searching" finds a great, thrilling film

By Aaron Kirkland | Lifestyle Writer | October 16

For 90 minutes, “Searching” is able to do something never really done before and do it well, generating nail-biting suspense and heart-wrenching drama.  Then, the film falls victim to the Achilles’ heel of many a well-made mystery: the final reveal.

Hornsby Farms unites the community to fight hunger

By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | October 14

One in four children are faced with food insecurity. Hornsby Farms hosts Family Supper in partnership with Nourish, AL to raise awareness and funding. 

Representing women in science-fiction

By Mary Grace Vinson | Lifestyle Writer | October 4

  Alyssa Ross is an English instructor at Auburn, but lately, her passion is genetics. Her research has led her to be knowledgeable about things like CRISPR, a gene-editing technology that is theoretically capable of gene editing embryos or even adult humans. Ross also is intrigued on the kinds ...

A new, whimsical way to drink coffee in Auburn

By Miranda Shaffer | Lifestyle Writer | October 4

 The owners, Victoria McAbee and Jasmine Lee, focus on community and shared experiences and want to promote the Ayurveda lifestyle that was such a huge impact on their lives.  

Finding fulfillment and purpose in art

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | October 4

Amy Briggs has done everything from bodybuilding to business school, but today has discovered her passion lies in creating art. 

Auburn, meet Lucy's

By Mallory Pitts | Lifestyle Writer | October 4

Since its opening on June 7, 2018, Lucy’s has been packed with locals and out-of-towners alike eager to try the restaurant’s take on modern American cuisine. 

Yoga helps Auburn community relax, live stress-free

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor | October 3

Fitness-wise, there are many benefits to yoga.

Pan y Vino retreats touches on faith in college

By Lauren Pieper | Lifestyle Writer | September 27

Pan y Vino is a retreat put on by the Catholic Student Organization twice a year. It is a weekend long retreat that takes place at Lake Martian, and provides faith-filled and fun activities The first retreat will be on Oct. 5-7 2018, and the second one will be Feb. 22-24 2019.

The faces of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

By Reagan Day Berg | Lifestyle Writer | September 27

“Kids didn’t do a thing, cancer just happened to them,” Scott Parker, father of Carly Parker and 1993 Auburn alumni, said. “They just woke up one morning with bruises and it turned out to be leukemia.”

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 ...