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Why you should study abroad this summer

By Molly Stewart | Lifestyle Writer | January 22

Any college student can study abroad, and what better time to study abroad than right now? In class, everyone fantasizes about being on a boat in the middle of the Caribbean, skiing down a mountain in the Swiss Alps, or maybe even getting lost in the streets of Barcelona.

The pros and cons of online thrift stores

By Emma Rygiel | Lifestyle Writer | January 18

With the so-called ‘retail apocalypse’ in full effect, online shopping seems to be taking over the world.

Swiping for Love?

By Sarah Gaillard | Lifestyle Writer | January 18

Online dating has become more of a trend in the last 10 years and appears to be changing the way our generation dates entirely.

Games on the Plains: Top 5 Games of 2017

By Chris Heaney | Lifestyle Writer | January 18

Obvious to anyone who plays games, 2017 was a fantastic year for gaming; definitely one of the best in recent memory.

'Lady Bird' lives up to its reputation

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | January 17

“Lady Bird,” a nominee for four Golden Globes and a winner of two, is a movie that asks a lot of questions.

THE locAL market re-opens in family-tied location

By Jessica Jernigan | Community Writer | January 16

Just a couple of doors down from the market's previous spot, owner Lauren Duncan has a new home for everything Alabamian made.

The 901 Collective champions art in Auburn

By Caroline Kruza | Lifestyle Writer | January 16

It is no secret that Auburn University is a school that thrives off of the reputation and success of its STEM programs. However, a new group of students is pushing for Auburn’s art programs and museum, the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, to finally have a seat at the table through a new student organization: the 901 Collective.

Birmingham bands rock the night away at Avondale

By Courtney Schell | Lifestyle Writer | January 15

Avondale Bar & Tap Room started the 2018 spring semester off the right way on Friday night by hosting two Birmingham native bands: Maja Dunes and Sun Eyes.

2018 Golden Globe Award Winners

By Price Everett | Lifestyle Writer | January 14

This year's Golden Globe awards by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association had many twists and turns, and some surprising winners.

COLUMN: An episode by episode review of the fourth season of 'Black Mirror'

By Cole McCauley | Sports Writer | January 12

The fourth season of Charlie Brooker's mind-bending anthology series "Black Mirror" was released to the world on Dec. 29 and fans of the series have likely already binged the six-episode season.

Lights, Camera, Film Club!

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | January 12

The Auburn Film Club has gone under structural changes to further form an enjoyable environment for movie fans and film fanatics alike. Members of the film club get together on a weekly basis to watch a movie, usually in Tichenor Hall.

Expectations vs. realities of a new semester

By Molly Stewart | Lifestyle Writer | January 12

A new semester has begun. That means the expectations are again set high, but the reality is that those expectations are probably going to be thrown out the window in a few short weeks.

Is the January gym crowd real?: Auburn gym owners and managers weigh in

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | January 11

Gyms everywhere are supposedly packed to the brim at the start of the year. Regular gym-goers groan about the slew of new members resolving to chase their fitness goals down once and for all this year.

Is Alexa listening in?

By Sarah Gaillard | Lifestyle Writer | January 9

The Amazon Echo was one of the best-selling gifts of 2017 and is now in many homes across the United States answering commands and playing music.

Record Records

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | January 9

In 2017 more music was bought on vinyl records than was legally downloaded. This is due in part to the popularization of streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, but also to the growing revival of vinyl records among young people.

Finding Furever Friends

By Molly Stewart | Lifestyle Writer | January 8

Puppers, doggos, and woofers, oh my! The ‘OG Auburn Dogspotting’ GroupMe is taking the campus by storm.

Movies to look forward to in 2018

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | January 8

Here is a look at some of the scheduled blockbusters hitting theaters in the first half of 2018 January: “Maze Runner: The Death Cure” – The finale to James Dashner’s Maze Runner Saga.

Out with the old, in with the new

By Sarah Gaillard | Lifestyle Writer | January 8

2017: - Athleisure oThis trend, starting in 2017, is all about comfort and looking like you are about to go for a run or hit the gym.