March 2015 Blog Posts (85)

As Spring Break is quickly approaching, some of us aren’t going to the beach in Destin or skiing in Colorado, but rather just going home. That doesn’t mean the ones who aren’t lying out on a sandy seashore somewhere can’t have just as much fun. Here are 10 ways you can make your Spring Break memorable even at home.…

It’s amazing how a person who was once just a stranger can suddenly mean the world to you. The Women’s Resource Center, at Auburn University, provides a mentoring opportunity that cultivates friendships and everlasting positive impacts.

“The Young Women Leaders Program (YWLP) is a…

With help from a friend, Taylor Tylicki began whipping up sweet treats for family and friends in high school. Soon, baking became her favorite hobby. Five years later, she is still baking and designing unique, edible creations. She always knew the joy baking brought, but she never realized her hobby would eventually be …

Top 5 Struggles of Being a College of Liberal Arts Student

1.) Conquering Haley Center

You will, at times,…

Auburn University’s premier cycling group, Auburn Flyers, has started its third race season off with great potential. The team has already had three races this season, and many of the cyclists have placed in the top 10 for each category. (Photo courtesy: …

    With an insurmountable amount of passion and courage despite distress, Mike Lutzenkirchen, father of former Auburn football player Phillip Lutzenkirchen, took the stage at the Auburn Arena on March 11, 2015 and presented the speech “Phillip’s legacy: What legacy are you leaving?”

    Lutzenkirchen’s…

Upon graduation, many Auburn students have a mix of emotions. Scared to go out into the real world, but excited to see what is in store. There is one overwhelming feeling and that is sadness. Students are sad to leave Auburn University, a place they have called home. Here is a list of things you can't leave Auburn without doing:

1. Go to your last football game…

According to an article by the Huffington Post, nearly four out of five college students are working part-time while studying for their degrees, averaging 19 hours a week. When it comes to looking for a part-time job as a student, it is important to weigh the benefits of a part-time job on-campus or off-campus. Two Auburn University seniors have experience working for the…

The Office of Communications and Marketing at Auburn University was on to something when it launched the

“This is Auburn” campaign. It has spread like wild fire across campus, and now, the Auburn University Involvement Ambassadors have launched “This is Why.”

This is Why…

If you were asked to think of one family that inspires you to be more, do more, and love more, who would come to mind? We all know people who inspire us to look at life through a new lens, who humble our selfish ambition, and who make the little things seem so much more important. For me, these people are Michael and Sara Heatherly and their precious son, Porter.…

Auburn Sings, a show produced by Auburn’s Eagle Eye, might produce a little “treble” this year as a brother and sister compete for the title.

Siblings Janiee Rush, a senior in public relations and Brady Rush,…

The History

If you’re an Auburn student, alumni or fan, you’ve probably heard of the phrase “Auburn family” easily a couple of hundred times and know that the idea of family is one of the reasons why Auburn is such a special school.  For Auburn alumnus, Cliff Hare, the phrase “Auburn family” digs a little deeper.

Cliff Hare is the great-grandson of Clifford Leroy Hare.  Clifford…

Four years go by fast, too fast. One minute you are getting lost on campus on the way to class freshman year and the next thing you know you are buying a cap and gown. There’s no doubt Auburn University is good to students, but here are eight things that students can take from Auburn when they leave.

1. A prestigious education…

Auburn carries a culture of service which is best categorized by events like The BIG Event or My Jerusalem, held every year.

"The BIG Event is a huge service day where Auburn students have the opportunity to serve the community that we live in as well as build relationships with residents and other Auburn students," said…

1. Auburn Airwaves

Auburn Airwaves is Auburn’s annual spring concert put on by the university’s own, UPC. Headlining this year’s concert is Kesha featuring Nelly, with special guest Nick Jonas. The concert will be held on Saturday, April 18 at Toomer’s Corner starting at 5 p.m. This jam packed concert will be free and open to the public for the first time ever, so there’s no excuse to miss it.…

The Auburn University Air Force ROTC Detachment has an exceptional record of producing top-notch officers in the United States Air Force, but this year…

The Delta chapter of Alpha Phi Omega hosted its annual Merit Badge University (MBU) on Saturday, March 7 at Auburn University. More than 600 Boy Scouts and Scoutmasters attended the event in order to increase their knowledge…

1. You need to learn the right way to handle your stress.

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College is stressful. You have class, exams, projects, organizations, applications and a social life to deal with. All while trying to figure out who you are…

Financial support of Auburn plays a vital role in the growth and development of the university. Although it may be hard to think about giving money back to an institution that has received your tuition for the past four years, it is necessary. Alumni donations are crucial to Auburn University, and help continue to improve Auburn's high quality education, research and outreach. (Photo Below: Auburn Alumni Center)…