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Longhorn Steakhouse bartender wins Bartender of the Year

By Hannah Fuqua | Intrigue Writer | August 19

On a rainy Tuesday evening, Aug. 18, three local bartenders gathered at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center to display their drink-making talents in the Alabama Bartender of the Year Regional Competition.

Shopkick allows users to rack up points to get gift card deals

By Rachel Sprouse l Intrigue Writer | August 19

If you’ve ever wanted to be rewarded for shopping, this is the app you’ve been waiting for.

Jiu jitsu brings grappling to Glenn

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 23

To the average person, jiu jitsu might not ring any bells, but for Auburn Mixed Martial Arts and Auburn Jiu Jitsu owners, jiu jitsu is more than a martial art.  Randall Phillips said he has been practicing jiu jitsu for 31 years starting in Brazil when he was 14.  Phillips said he studied for three years at the Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy in Brazil, which is based on teachings of Reylson Gracie, father of Helio Gracie.

Studying abroad creates life opportunities

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | July 11

Students find many ways to occupy their time in college. Whether it's never going back home and immersing yourself in the college life, or applying for internships to gain experience, recently studying abroad has been a popular college must to have on the checklist. 

Former Auburn instructor finds roots in Alabama soil

By Emily Esleck | Editor-in-Chief | June 26

Nancy Owen Nelson's grandmother, Nannie B. Russell Chandler, was always a mystery to Nelson, who at age 13 found that the woman she knew to be her grandmother was in fact her step grandmother. 

From boats to bikes, graduate student, veteran fundraises to ride

By Dakota Sumpter | Photo Editor | June 24

Dave Enderton fulfills many different roles: athlete, father, graduate student, soldier, wounded warrior. Originally from Buffalo, New York, where he served in the National Guard, Enderton moved to Auburn when he was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia.

Basketball tournament brings together families, community

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | June 20

For Keon Davis, the inaugural Man-Up Basketball Tournament was all about family and community.

Red Clay Brewing Company opens in Opelika

June 7

Red Clay Brewing Company is the first brewery to open in Opelika.  The local brewery opened at the beginning of March and has been successful since. 

A day in the life of a student skydiver

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | June 4

Chris Harris, senior in international business, started jumping while he was in the Marines. He said he usually jumps with others, and performs many safety checks before going up in the air.

Wood Duck Heritage Preserve thrives despite pollution

By Jordan Hays | Contributing Writer | May 30

Roger Johnson, former president of the Friends of the Opelika Wood Duck Heritage Preserve, stood against the bed of his pickup truck outside the Preserve with two pairs of binoculars.

Campus bike share coming in the fall

By Ben Wallace | News Reporter | May 29

Bike Share is a service that campus students have been asking about, according to Jennifer Morse, communications and outreach manager with the Office of Sustainability. This fall semester, Bike Share is coming to Auburn.

Students use music as a stress reliever

By Anne Dawson | Intrigue Writer | May 7

With the stress of balancing school and social lives, it is common for students to find an outlet to escape the stress. For foreign students facing language barriers, it is even more crucial to have that go-to activity to help get their mind off of the pressure. For Xiao Liu, graduate student in electrical engineering, music is the best distraction. Liu came to America in August 2014 from China because he said he believed it would challenge him and make him a better student and person. “Staying in one place for many years is boring,” Liu said.

The Rec center finds a new way to encourage women

By Andria Moore | Intrigue Writer | May 4

Entering into any sport can be difficult. It can be especially hard for women if they feel they have to compete against men. The rock wall at the Recreation and Wellness Center is a popular feature.

Auburn graduates ready to volunteer for Peace Corps

By Andria Moore | Intrigue Writer | April 30

Studying abroad for a month or a semester can seem like a long time. Volunteering abroad for a year and a half can seem like forever to some. The Peace Corps was established in 1961 to help provide assistance to developing countries.

Popular ways to study during finals season explained

By Codie Smith | Intrigue Writer | April 30

With finals around the corner, students across campus are studying for the last tests of the year. But what is the best way for students to study?

Splash of trend on campus with multiple color runs

By Anne Dawson | Intrigue Writer | April 28

As part of a trend, people gather to run while having colored powder thrown or squirted at them. This event, popularly known as The Color Run, has grown better known throughout the world.

Glimpse into the history of Auburn’s ROTC program

By Codie Smith | Intrigue Writer | April 26

Auburn’s ROTC program hold tradition as old as the University itself. Auburn University began as the East Alabama Male College in 1859.

Social practice class works to bridge gap with Tuskegee

By Anne Dawson | Intrigue Writer | April 25

In 1966, at the age of 21, Samuel Younge Jr. went into a store and used a whites-only restroom. The storeowner told Younge, an African-American man, to leave and, when he did not, threatened his life. As Younge got off at his bus stop a few minutes later, the storeowner was waiting for him and shot him dead. To honor Younge and other civil rights activists from the Tuskegee area, the Social and Community Engaged Practice class led by Breeden scholar Rick Lowe and associate professor in art Wendy DesChene has teamed up with Tuskegee Safe Haven to put on an event and fundraiser called ‘‘Speak Easy, Listen Hard!’’ Safe Haven is an after-school program to help kids from ages 8-12 stay off the streets, and has worked hard to educate the kids on the activists.