Lifestyle

COLUMN: The 5 best places to cry on campus

By Alex Wilkerson | Contributing Writer | May 1

Well it’s that time again... finals week. The semester came and went faster than Jimmy John’s . This is crunch time, and if you’re like many Auburn students, you’re preparing for long nights, hastily convened study groups, and maybe even some tears. In the process of stressing over your future, you may be wondering where the best places to cry on campus are. That’s where we come in.

A few tips for concourse success by the Wellness Hut team

By Karl Hackmiller | Lifestyle Writer | April 30

So often ignored, these campus crusaders have developed their own strategy for success, and it seems more than anything, that it’s a numbers game.

Auburn lecturer finds creative pastime in making miniature sculptures

By Kris Martins | Enterprise Editor | April 28

Ari Gutman has been sculpting since he was a child.

Where to plant what plants when

By Lily Jackson | Lifestyle Editor | April 27

Many believe that the addition of a little life and color to a room, desk or outside deck can greatly influence mood and overall ambiance.

Netflix scheduled for content shake up in May 2017

By Karl Hackmiller | Lifestyle Writer | April 27

Streaming service Netflix is scheduled for a major content shake up in May 2017.

COLUMN: From Alabama to NYC

By Jessica Ballard | Copy Editor | April 27

This summer I move to New York City for an internship with Resource Magazine, a photography publication based in Brooklyn.

Ridley Scott’s RSA Films announces virtual reality division

By Karl Hackmiller | Lifestyle Writer | April 23

RSA Films, co-founded by director and producer Ridley Scott, is in the process of creating a Virtual Reality Division to formalize and streamline the production of their VR work. The first project for the newly founded division will be a VR companion piece to Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant, which will be produced in cooperation with the FoxNext Innovation Unit at 20th Century Fox.

10,000 Hz Records: 'Not quite a record store'

By Jessica Ballard | Copy Editor | April 21

What started out as a joke between married couple Russ and Hannah Baggett, ended up reality when Russ decided to start a record business and pop-up shop.

Student Writing Competition winners presented at Jule Collins

By Brooks Glover | Lifestyle Writer | April 20

The competition, which was open to graduate and undergraduate students at the University, aimed to celebrate works that have been exhibited at the museum.

'Ghost in the Shell:' a terrific flop and the persistence of Hollywood whitewashing

By Karl Hackmiller | Lifestyle Writer | April 17

Ghost in the Shell flops, and its whitewashing controversy follows it into its timely grave.

Dank Dishes: Trout almondine and strawberry margarita pie

By Directed by Parker Aultman | Multimedia Editor | April 17

Delaney Burst, Plainsman chef, cooks trout almondine and strawberry margarita pie.

COLUMN: A comprehensive guide to your end of the semester existential crisis

By Karl Hackmiller | Lifestyle Writer | April 16

The semester has ended and so has any chance at gaining your father's approval. Welcome to the Four Stages of Undergrad Grief.

Studying in style: Where to find aesthetically pleasing study spots

By Lily Jackson | Lifestyle Editor | April 13

Finding a friendly, welcoming place to crack the books and work toward that 4.0 GPA is all-around a positive find and addition to a daily routine.

COLUMN: Spring cleaning for a messy human

By Lily Jackson | Lifestyle Editor | April 13

Here are some tips to getting your room and house looking spiffy before vanishing into Spring's adventures.

Passover Seder held to unite local Jewish community

By Karl Hackmiller | Lifestyle Writer | April 13

In efforts to bring the Auburn Jewish community together, Passover Seder was held on Wednesday, April 12.

Collecting and scratching records for a living

By Jessica Ballard | Copy Editor | April 10

Citing the origins of his career as a DJ back to the Fisher-Price turntable he had growing up, music has always been a part of life for Lee Bradberry.

Somewhere in a field: A look at festival wear

By Jessica Ballard | Copy Editor | April 7

Music festivals are notorious for many things but most notably they're known for heat. Dressing for festivals can be a tricky.

Side Track Coffee turns cappuccino into community

By Karl Hackmiller | Lifestyle Writer | April 7

SideTrack Coffee, located in the shopping strip by the train tracks in down town Opelika, is a coffee shop that stands alone.

COLUMN: The megachurch experience

By Karl Hackmiller | Lifestyle Writer | April 5

Megachurches are a spiritual paradox: both wildly popular amongst their massive body of members and yet mysterious to the majority of Christians who are used to smaller congregations in more intimate settings and marvel at the massive churches and their bigger parking lots.

COLUMN: How a hectic lifestyle meets a simplistic look

By Dakota Sumpter | Managing Editor | April 5

I set strict rules for myself, for things that may seem inconsequential to others.