Lifestyle

Beat boredom in Auburn this break

By Morgan Kirkland | Campus Writer | November 22

If you're stuck in Auburn for Thanksgiving break, have no fear. Here’s some things you can do to keep busy and get in the holiday spirit.

REVIEW: 'Justice League' is far from perfect

By Price Everett | Lifestyle Writer | November 21

“Justice League” premiered this past Friday, November 17th. Featuring the team up of the biggest DC Comics heroes, like Superman (Henry Cavill), Batman (Ben Affleck), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), The Flash (Ezra Miller), Aquaman (Jason Mamoa) and Cyborg (Ray Fisher) teaming up to fight an external threat. The production of the film has been dramatic to say the least.

Auburn named one of the best towns for holiday shopping

By Staff Report | November 21

Based on Expedia's social-media analysis, Auburn joins other college towns and a couple of SEC cities — Athens, Georgia, and Fayetteville, Arkansas — on this year's list.

Online Buzz: Are people upset about Starbucks' holiday cups?

By Lifestyle Staff Report | November 20

With Halloween come and gone, it's the time of year that folks start basting their Thanksgiving turkeys and put up their Christmas trees.

Home for the holidays

By Emma Rygiel | Lifestyle Writer | November 20

With the holidays right around the corner, students are preparing to pack up and head back to home-cooked meals and holiday parties.

In defense of reading

By Aidan Lambrecht | Lifestyle Writer | November 20

It can be hard to find time to read in today's busy world, but it is still a valuable and beneficial activity.

Art students get hands-on curating experience via Jule Collins Smith Museum

By Staff Report | November 20

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art is welcoming Auburn students to curate a two-part exhibition in the Chi Omega-Hargis Gallery; exhibit one being titled “The American City: Tourists and Denizens” and exhibit two focusing on “Division of Labor.”

Games on The Plains: ‘Origins’ fills the need for Creed

By Cole McCauley | Campus Writer | November 17

Tracing back and focusing on the game's negative aspects is quite hard, simply because it doesn't have many.

Get an A while having fun this spring

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | November 17

There are a lot of course options for registration. And it's always fun to look for something unique to add to your next semester.

The Superhero Invasion Part II: Early Film and Television

By Price Everett | Lifestyle Writer | November 16

As technology progressed, with sound coming to film and the introduction of the television, comic adaptations changed with it.

The Superhero Invasion Part III: Cartoons and Animation

By Price Everett | Lifestyle Writer | November 16

Animation has become a predominant form of telling stories, with major studios like the Walt Disney Company starting as an animation studio.

Games on The Plains: The Super Nintendo Classic nurtures nostalgia

By Price Everett | Lifestyle Writer | November 13

The system itself, being a small replica of the original, has a very nostalgic look and feel to it. Nostalgia is the key factor in a legacy-style console like the Super NES Classic.

REVIEW: 'Thor: Ragnarok' finally makes the franchise godlike

By Chris Heaney | Campus Reporter | November 11

“Ragnarok” is a movie that bends genre, art style and character archetypes to make a much more interesting and fun experience that secures it a place in the upper echelons of the MCU.

Should you listen to music while you study?

By Aidan Lambrecht | Lifestyle Writer | November 10

According to a study by Chew et al, participants who listened to familiar music scored higher in most tasks compared to those who listened to new music or who completed them in silence.

Stitching with Auburn in mind

By Caroline Kruza | Lifestyle Writer | November 10

After graduating from Auburn University with a degree in textile engineering and a minor in apparel production management, Teel began attending schools around the Southeast to gain a higher level education.

REVIEW: 'Stranger Things 2' created more questions than it answered

By Jessica Ballard | Standards Editor | November 10

The first season of the 1980s-style sci-fi thriller came out in July 2016, and as the show’s momentum grew, so did the expectations for a second season.

Hospitality Gala hosts top chefs from around the globe

By Caroline Kruza | Lifestyle Writer | November 10

The Hospitality Gala was the ultimate opportunity for students at Auburn University to showcase their year-long hard work and represent the renowned program as a whole.

'The holidays are for sharing'

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | November 9

Starbucks is ringing in the holiday season with free drinks.

Students portray the American city in new light within student selected art exhibit

By Elizabeth Hurley | Campus Writer | November 8

Paintings, photographs and other unique works of art depicting the everyday life of an American now display proudly at the Jule Collins Smith Art Museum because of the vision of Auburn students. Starting Nov. 7 through Nov. 24, the art museum will play host to an exhibit put together by Auburn students a part of Dr. Emily Burns’ Art of the USA class.

Jule Collins Smith Museum to honor '125 Years of Auburn Women'

By Staff Report | November 8

The 1072 Society Exhibition will showcase works by 11 female artists whose careers span the late nineteenth century through today to honor "125 Years of Auburn Women."