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Amelia Gatzke | Lifestyle Writer

Amelia Gatzke, freshman majoring in psychology, is from Huntsville, Alabama. She has been with The Auburn Plainsman since the fall of 2025.

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‘Bridgerton’ is so back: Review of season four

By Amelia Gatzke | Lifestyle Writer | March 2

On Jan. 29 and Feb. 26, Netflix released the fourth season of its hit series "Bridgerton" in two parts. The drama is set in the regency era, following the affluent and popular Bridgerton family, with each season focusing on one of the Bridgerton siblings and their love stories. Season four features second son Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) attempting to locate a mysterious woman he met at a masquerade ball, who actually ends up being a maid named Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha). This season in particular portrays a mixture of emotions, all while successfully bringing back the charm that made viewers fall in love with the show in the first place.

A vintage television displays a notepad with handwritten text and roses, accompanied by a green pen. Ellie Hobbs | Graphics Artist
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Shakespeare play turned 90s rom-com: '10 Things I Hate About You’ review

By Amelia Gatzke | Lifestyle Writer | February 9

As the Valentine’s season draws near, romantic comedy movies tend to be a popular category, with ‘10 Things I Hate About You (1999)’ being a forerunner for the more modern take on the genre. The film follows the two Stratford sisters: abrasive and antisocial Kat (Julia Stiles) and popular and yearner-for-romance Bianca (Larisa Oleynik). When their strict father says Bianca can’t date until Kat does, two of their peers, Cameron (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and Michael (David Krumholtz), do whatever they can to find Kat her ideal mate.

An illustration of Buddy, the main character from "Elf" movie, throwing a snowball. Lana Ha | Graphics Editor
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An ‘Elf’ review: ‘Santa! I know him!’

By Amelia Gatzke | Lifestyle Writer | December 8

When many people think of a Christmas classic, it’s safe to say that “Elf” is one of the first movies to come to mind. The 2003 film stars Will Ferrell as Buddy Hobbs, a human who was raised by Santa’s elves in the North Pole, and follows his odyssey to New York City to discover who he truly is. “Elf” explores themes of family, romance and acceptance, while aiming to warm the hearts of its viewers during the holiday season.

GrubHub sign captured in the Chick-fil-A in the Auburn Student Center. Larry Robinson | Former Photographer
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Auburn Campus Dining adapts to students' wants

By Amelia Gatzke | Lifestyle Writer | November 17

When it comes to the college student experience, it is safe to say that food is a huge part of it. Auburn University has a variety of options, from dining halls like The Edge to on-campus chain restaurants like Chick-fil-A and Panda Express. However, despite the positives, students and staff alike feel like Auburn's dining options have room for improvement.

Movie title, year, and Michael Myers silhouette on an orange background. Mia Stamey | Graphics Editor
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A classic slasher: Review of 'Halloween' (1978)

By Amelia Gatzke | Lifestyle Writer | October 21

On Oct. 25, 1978, director John Carpenter’s breakthrough film, “Halloween”, was released. This movie follows the iconic masked figure Michael Myers (Nick Castle), who had been in a mental institution for murdering his teenage sister when he was just six years old. After 15 years, Myers managed to escape this institution and returned to his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois to begin his prowl for new victims. “Halloween” became a staple for slasher films as we know them and paved the way for the “Final Girl” trope as well.

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Turning over a new leaf: The Artist’s Harvest Exhibition begins this October

By Amelia Gatzke | Lifestyle Writer | September 15

From Oct. 1 until Nov. 4, Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC) will hold its first-ever Artist's Harvest Exhibition, an opportunity for local artists to showcase their artwork and express their love for Halloween and the fall season. A reception and market, where these JDCAC-affiliated artists can sell their pieces and gain exposure in the world of creativity, will also take place on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

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