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COLUMN: ​CliqBit app allows room for humor on social media

By Grayson Temple | Intrigue Writer | March 1

As you’re scrolling through your newsfeed on Facebook you notice something. Either everyone is suddenly a model, just purchased a professional camera, or just really wants more likes on that profile picture. A likely reason, though, is the fact that employers are studying Facebook profiles almost as much as resumes.

Students create parking management business

By Amanda Myles | Intrigue Writer | March 1

Tired of the hassle of driving around in circles hoping to find an open parking spot? Auburn University students Jonathan Philip and Alex Wakefield created a parking management business to fix this problem. Their business, Parking Grid Technologies, is app-based and operates through sensors and data analytics to help drivers find the closest vacant parking spots.

A modern relationship with space

By Rachel Williams | Intrigue Writer | March 1

Space is no longer untouchable. What was once meant only for daring astronauts, huge rockets and space stations has opened up to endless possibility.

The history of the interlocking AU logo

By Amanda Myles | Intrigue Writer | February 5

The interlocking AU, tower mark and seal are the official logos and trademarks of Auburn University, but the AU logo has an origin that is not as clear as the others. The interlocking AU logo, the symbol that has covered the helmets of national champions and Heisman Trophy winners for almost 50 years, is the University’s primary logo, but the birth of the prestigious logo is debated.

Five places to watch the Super Bowl

By Anne Dawson | Intrigue Editor | February 5

As we all know, one of the most anticipated events of the year is coming up — the Super Bowl. Not only do fans get excited about the game, but restaurants get excited too. So excited they have special events and mark down food and drinks.

Students meet prime minister of Spain

By Emily Esleck | Managing Editor | February 2

It was a sunny day in the mid-60s when two Delta Gamma sorority sisters visiting Cordoba, Spain, met who they first thought was an important government official. The two were sight seeing Saturday, Jan. 23, a weekend away from their studies at Alcalá de Henares, a university in Spain where many students study abroad.

Students give strategies for decorating small spaces

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | January 29

Decorating a small space is a challenge most college students will encounter at least once during their four years at school.

Simple dorm room recipes for cooking without a stove

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | January 29

Cooking can be daunting in a college dorm, especially if you've never done it before. Without the same regular access to a stove, oven and other appliances, it may seem impossible to cook for yourself on a college campus.

Professional organizer shares tips for keeping spaces neat

By Amanda Myles | Intrigue Writer | January 29

When organization comes to mind, some people think of it as a simple and natural aspect to their daily lives, but many cannot fathom the word without cringing as they think of the dirty clothes scattered across their rooms or the stacks of papers spilling out of their desk drawers.

Ladybugs take over on-campus housing

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | January 27

If ladybugs really are good luck then residents of Auburn’s on-campus housing should all go buy lottery tickets.

Caffeine consumption not dangerous if moderated

By Emily Esleck | Managing Editor | January 26

Many people might have been told by their parents not to drink coffee as a kid because it would stunt their growth. However, that all-too-common saying is purely myth, according to Dr. Frederick Kam, medical director for the Auburn University Medical Clinic. 

New year, new diet: Combating the most addictive foods

By Emily Esleck | Managing Editor | January 19

Dieting and health are two main concerns most people have, and with the new year they try to get on track, but there are some foods that make it seem impossible to succeed.

Meet the hottest new social media app, Peach

By Amanda Myles | Intrigue Writer | January 19

Peach, an app created by the co-founder of Vine, Dom Hofmann, was released on Jan. 8 and already seems to be taking mobile users by storm. Talked about by numerous bloggers, websites and eager users, Peach was able to get its name out there and have increasing numbers of downloads. Acclaimed for encompassing a variety of methods for users to connect and update each other, Peach allows users to be more efficient and creative in their sharing.

Pancake bites and ham, egg cups for on-the-go breakfast

By Emily Esleck | Managing Editor | January 14

It's 8:15 a.m. and you just woke up for your 9 a.m. class. If you're like me you roll out of bed, change clothes and hurry out the door. Pancake bites and ham and egg breakfast cups are two dishes you can make the night before and have ready to grab on the way out the door. 

Toomer's Oaks seedlings take root across the Southeast

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | January 14

Before their death, the Toomer’s Corner Oaks showered their acorns down onto Auburn’s soil. Now those acorns have grown into seedlings and are branching out across the country, creating little patches of Auburn wherever they go.

Best places to relax on campus

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | January 11

Midterms and finals may not be the only stressful weeks a student has on campus. If you don't have time to go back to your dorm/apartment or have an hour to kill in between classes, you can de-stress in any of these locations.

Five men from England visit Auburn for Halloween

By Emily Esleck | Intrigue Editor | January 7

Even though the Auburn football team lost the game Saturday, Oct. 30, fans dressed in costumes were ready to experience Halloween, including five men from Tower Bridge, England. Cousins Danny and Carl Bradbury, Chris Pilling, Elliott Cox and Phil Chrimes visited Auburn after hearing it was amazing from Danny's brother, according to Pilling.

New Year's traditions around the world

By Amanda Myles | Intrigue Writer | December 31

As 2015 comes to a close, people from all over the world celebrate New Year’s in very different ways but with the common goal of having good fortune in the year ahead.