Lydia McMullen | Lifestyle Writer
Articles
Local coffee shops respond to COVID-19
As the pressure to social distance increases, local coffee shops have closed their doors to the public in search of alternative measures to serve their customers and keep them safe.
Students respond to increasing textbook prices
Statistics show that the soaring rise in textbook costs is the most inflated of all the increasing college-related expenditures.
Local Trump staffer takes piano talents to White House
Gibson, a self-proclaimed jack-of-all-trades, is a pianist, a singer, a former staff member of the 2016 Donald Trump presidential campaign, the owner of a bed-and-breakfast in Mississippi, a mother, a grandmother and a philanthropist.
Love on the Plains
Auburn students and professors share stories of how they met their significant other.
New coffee shop opens in Opelika
Jo was born in South Korea, but has since lived in Canada and all over the U.S. His experiences in different parts of the world grew his desire to create a space for different types of people to gather and feel welcome, he said.
Circus troupe debuts at the gogue center
Cirque Mechanics made its debut in Auburn on Wednesday, Oct. 30, unveiling its circus performance with a twist to a sold-out audience at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center, ending the night with a standing ovation.
Auburn company develops communication technology
CoachComm is an Auburn-based, wireless intercom solution provider that supplies 97% of Division 1A colleges, as well as thousands of high school and smaller college programs with professional wireless technologies.
Local artist finds inspiration for art through hardship
Covin is an Auburn resident who twists and knots pieces of fiber in macramé wall hangings and stitches embroidery on fabric while meditating to simultaneously create her art and calm her mind.
Local coffee shop moves to Dean Road
Local coffee shop, The Bean, is moving locations. In the coming months, the business will be expanding to a larger storefront on Dean Road.
Matcha truck will open permanent storefront
The truck has been operating in various locations around the City, but Whimsy is now scheduled to open a permanent storefront location in downtown Opelika.
