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Bass fishing team ranks third nationally

By Ben Ruffin | Intrigue Writer | April 6

Every spring, the softball and baseball teams take to their diamonds along with women’s soccer as they take to their field in order to seek the elusive national title.

Students organize climbing club team

By Grayson Temple | Intrigue Writer | April 5

Two weeks ago, the Auburn Climbing Club officially became a club team. The idea originated last semester when people from Auburn Outdoors, an adventure-based education program at Auburn, realized there was a growing community of climbers at the Recreation and Wellness Center.

TECH COLUMN: Apple announces iPhone SE

By Rachel Williams | Intrigue Writer | April 5

In its latest Keynote product release this morning, Apple has revealed their solution to the outcry for a comfortably sized device. The latest product is the iPhone SE.

Men describe spring fashion as cool and comfortable

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | April 4

As the temperature rises, the days get longer, and the clothes get shorter. For men, it is all about being cool and comfortable this spring and summer. Vans, Costa sunglasses, American Fishing Tackle Company fishing shorts and short sleeve polos are a few things you will find men sporting around campus this season.

For women: get your spring fashion look

By Anne Dawson | Intrigue Editor | April 4

Spring is coming faster than we think, and the weather is changing just as quickly. With warmer weather comes newer styles. Girls start to shed their layers and replace them with lighter, cooler clothing.

A guide on how to spring into a fresher diet

By Amanda Myles | Intrigue Writer | March 25

The spring season, which lasts from the beginning of March to the end of May, is considered the first season of the calendar year and marks the first noticeable shift in weather as days become longer and warmer. Spring carries with it a feeling of rejuvenation and energy, and it is the time to take advantage of the fresh produce that becomes available. Spring offers people the opportunity to refresh and lighten up their diets in creating healthier lifestyles.

Breaking down how your campus dollars are spent

By Emily Esleck | Managing Editor | March 25

It's almost halfway through the semester, and for some, those dining dollars are dwindling. Eating on campus can be convenient and a good way to network with other students, according to Bill Sallustro, resident district manager for Chartwells, the contracted company Auburn University chose to help run Tiger Dining.  Everything cost money these days, and some students feel their meal plan monopoly money gets squandered away within the first months of the semester.

Indoor plants bring life to small spaces

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | March 23

Keeping plants indoors offers benefits outside of adding aesthetic appeal to a space.

Students trade Aubie for Mickey

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | March 23

A few Auburn students are trading in Aubie for a giant, talking mouse with the Disney College Program.

Inexpensive food delivery app comes to Auburn

By Grayson Temple | Intrigue Writer | March 10

Imagine studying for a test at a table on the third floor of the library. Imagine being so hungry yet torn between studying and nourishment. Imagine having your food not just delivered to the library but delivered to the table you are sitting at on the third floor.

Can we use our athletic gear for good?

By Rachel Williams | Intrigue Writer | March 9

As a society and an institution, we create and consume a lot of waste by driving a linear product cycle instead of a loop. When new stuff arrives, the old set of uniforms or casual clothes is often banished to rest at the bottom of a closet or drawer despite still being in usable condition. Athletes I’ve talked to express a passion and recognition that their old clothes and bags could be put to a better use and are united in wishing donation was an option.

The benefits of traveling as a student

By Amanda Myles | Intrigue Writer | March 9

Traveling offers many benefits, which are difficult to find in other experiences. Taking the opportunity to travel is valuable and impactful for many reasons. Traveling allows for reflection, personal growth and the broadening of perspectives as well as the creation of lifelong friendships and memories. The advantages of traveling can be gained from any type of trip, whether that be a last-minute adventure to a local site or a yearlong planned vacation to another country.

Unlocking one phone could unlock us all

By Rachel Williams | Intrigue Writer | March 1

In light of the current legal proceedings between the F.B.I. and Apple, privacy in the digital era has become a hot topic. Given a deeper look, the reality of this story extends beyond the one suspect, to the rest of the world. While we all know we release our personal information to our phones and computers, we do so in the trust that this data remains encrypted and safe. If a potential crack in the privacy wall is formed, by Apple’s will or the government’s, our trust will crumble apart.

Professor ranked in top 25 real estate authors

By Amanda Myles | Intrigue Writer | March 1

Justin Benefield, associate professor of finance, was ranked 21st among the top real estate authors worldwide for 2011–15 by Real Estate Academic Leadership author rankings. “The purpose of the Real Estate Academic Leadership [REAL] rankings is to highlight the authors and institutions demonstrating achievement in intellectual contributions to the field of real estate,” said Jesse Saginor of Florida Atlantic University, who produced the rankings.

Spring back into school

By Ben Ruffin | Intrigue Writer | March 1

Returning from a vacation and starting work immediately can be a daunting task for many people and the same goes for a number of students returning to school at Auburn this week.

Should an emoji be the Word of the Year?

By Marissa Luckie | Intrigue Writer | March 1

The 2015 Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year was not a word at all but rather an emoji, specifically the little smiley face that is crying out of joy. 

Opelika teen invents million dollar company

By Ben Ruffin | Intrigue Writer | March 1

While many teenagers look forward to leaving baseball practice to go home, one Opelika teenager looks forward to going to work. Still in his baseball practice attire, Taylor Rosenthal, freshman at Opelika High School, enters the doors at the Round House in Opelika ready to work on bettering his business. As an eighth-grader at Opelika Middle School, Taylor devised the idea for first-aid vending machines in his Young Entrepreneurs Academy class sponsored by the Opelika Chamber of Commerce. Fast-forward a few months and Taylor serves as founder and CEO of RecMed, a first-aid vending machine company that was officially granted its patent in October.

University makes changes following last year's security incident

By Ben Ruffin | Intrigue Writer | March 1

Last March, a number of Auburn students, applicants and even nonapplicants to the University received a letter by mail notifying them of a data security incident that potentially exposed their personal information. The University said in a statement that it was made aware on March 2 that some information stored on one of the University’s servers mistakenly became available online.