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Things heat up at Jule Collins' Sculpture Exhibition Opening

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | October 6

To commemorate the opening of this year’s sculpture exhibition, the museum invited a team of metal workers from Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham to bring a portable furnace to create metal art designed by event participants.

Creating opportunities with Alabama Prison Arts and Education Project

By Jessica Jernigan | Community Writer | October 6

Kyes Stevens' life took a turn when she was given the opportunity to teach poetry at a prison in 2001. 

Video games and art collide in new Biggin exhibit

By Emma Rygiel | Lifestyle Writer | October 5

Challenging the stereotype of video games’ unrealistic nature, artist Michael Menchaca has explored themes they share with history to debunk this fallacy through his production of a thoughtful and progressive collection.

O Town Ice Cream now serving lunch, to expand menu soon

By Rowland Sauls | Community Writer | October 3

O Town Ice Cream will officially roll out a new lunch menu on Thursday, Oct. 19. 

COLUMN: How to get your caffeine fix without coffee

By Cole McCauley | Campus Writer | October 3

If you're dependent on caffeine like many other Americans, consider these alternative options to help you get your fix.

COLUMN: Delete your Spotify and get Apple Music

By Caroline Kruza | Lifestyle Writer | October 2

The days of buying $1.29 songs for the iPod have been long gone, and a new age of downloading music is upon us.

REVIEW: Stinky's Fish Camp brings the beach to Auburn

By Ashleigh McClure | Lifestyle Writer | October 2

If you’re looking for a small taste of the beach in Auburn, Stinky’s Fish Camp is a must try.

REVIEW: 'mother!' is more than a horror film

By Christina Sullivan | Lifestyle Writer | September 29

The film "Mother!" starring Jennifer Lawrence, was promoted as a thriller/horror film, which gave viewers an idea of what they were about to see. However, that idea was incorrect.

A heart for Africa: Business owners find jobs for Rwanda women

By Anne Dawson | Lifestyle Editor | September 28

Moody and Hunt are launching the EJD Mercantile line on Nov. 1, as well as a program for all college-age students.

'Fig Pimpin': AU Hotel holds Bartender of the Year Competition

By Aidan Lambrecht | Lifestyle Writer | September 28

The Auburn Regional Bartender of the Year Competition brought out the best in its contestants.

Pups find paradise at Puppy Palooza

By Christina Sullivan | Lifestyle Writer | September 27

Taking the place of Woofstock, Puppy Palooza has become a popular event in the community.

REVIEW: AU Theatre's 'Antigone' didn't disappoint

By Aidan Lambrecht | Lifestyle Writer | September 27

The story of a young woman with immutable values, AU Theatre’s production of Jean Anouilih’s 'Antigone' was vibrant and active, easily accessible for both those who are theater veterans or who have never seen a play before.

NYFW trends for college students

By Emma Rygiel | Lifestyle Writer | September 26

Here are some of the trends straight from the runway that you can expect to see in stores and maybe your own closet come spring.

Games on The Plains: Fall games to look forward to

By Paul Brock | Campus Writer | September 26

The following list features ones that I think will not only be hits but also influence the future of games.

2 Chainz, We the Kings and The Score to perform at Auburn Airwaves

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | September 25

After a change of artists, leaving Bebe Rexha out of the lineup for Auburn Airwaves, the University Program Council has released their artists.

Florida equestrians evacuate horses to Auburn

By Olivia Wilkes | Community Writer | September 25

While most evacuating Floridians loaded food, toiletries and gas into their cars as Hurricane Irma approached the U.S. coastline two weeks ago, some were more concerned about packing hay, tack and stall shavings into their horse trailers as they looked for a dryer place to evacuate their equines to.

Grammy-nominated songwriter Dan Navarro performs, talks about his career in Opelika

By Jessica Jernigan | Community Writer | September 25

An intimate crowd gathered at Bailey Jones' house, executive producer of Sundilla Music, where guests were welcomed to enjoy a potluck dinner while they waited for the show to begin at 7:30 p.m.

NERDtorch Cafe offers games, food, community

By Aidan Lambrecht | Lifestyle Writer | September 25

Located in the Collaboration Station in Opelika, NERDtorch Cafe seeks to remind customers of the memories they had as children playing games with friends after school.