November 2011 Blog Posts (25)

A tradition is a ritual, belief or object passed down within a society, still maintained in the present, with origins in the past. The most common traditions occur during this time of year when we celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

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People throughout the world share many of the same traditions. This can include…

For most people Thanksgiving is a holiday to spend at home with family. In fact, that is what many will say is the most important part of the holiday.

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For junior international business major Anh Duong, being home with family for Thanksgiving is not possible. Duong’s parents live in Vietnam, so returning home for only a week is out of the…

  The legend continues. Cam Newton completes 20 of 27 passes for over 200 yards again. Cam adds a running TD to the score as Carolina wins again!!

Putting an Auburn education into practice is an understatement for senior Hanna Gordon. This French major is applying for the French Government Teaching Assistantship and the Fullbright Scholarship for supplemental income. If she is chosen for this dynamic seven month program, beginning in October, Gordon will have the opportunity to teach English to elementary and middle school children.



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The feeling of anxiety, nervousness and excitement overwhelms the thousands of 18 year-old girls that go through recruitment each year in order to become part of a social sorority while they attend college. The hope is that becoming part of a sorority will allow them to interact with girls with similar interest.

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A sorority not only gives…

Auburn University was stunned by a tornado Wednesday, November 16. Although no students or community members were injured, campus is still buzzing about the storm.

 

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Many students were on campus when the bad weather hit and were forced to the bottom levels of different buildings. That was the case for freshman Kathryn…

Fans stayed up until dawn to see the newest movie of the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1.

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Hundreds of students, mostly love-struck college girls, lined up outside of the Carmike –Wynnsong movie theater to watch newest addition to the Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn.

The movie premiered last night and had 13 midnight showings, and…

Many college sophomores look forward to being a part of a mentoring program as way to guide through them their college experience. But, Auburn University sophomore Jamecia Crenshaw decided to take a different route and start her own mentoring program.

Bridging the Gap (BTG) is a mentoring program that Crenshaw started on September of 2011 in conjunction with the Black Student Union (BSU) Executive and Cabinet Board for freshmen and transfer…

With this fall semester coming to a close, it is time for many seniors to start thinking about that special, or sometimes dreaded, day in May, graduation. Among those seniors is Rachel Lingerfelt, a Human Resource Management major.

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As the college of business describes it, “Human Resource Management is the specialized field in management devoted…

Some would say it's the greatest time of the year. Fall is in full swing, football season is at its peak and college students are heading back home. Students can hardly focus on school because of the thought of the delicious Thanksgiving meal that is near. For one student, Thanksgiving is more than just a fabulous meal. It is a time for a family of 25 (that's only one side) to come together and celebrate being a family.

Tricia Barton, a Huntsville native,…

The Vince Camuto Fashion Show was held on November 15, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the Alpha Omicron Pi chapter room. Vince Camuto is a new fashion designer who is taking Auburn girls by storm.

Danielle Wellborn is the campus manager for Vince Camuto and Katelyn Nunally and Lindsey Beno serve as “fashionistas.” They hold events throughout the year and this semester’s event was a fashion show.

There were 7 models who showed three looks…

Rome, Ga. Will Host The 56th Annual NAIA Football National Championship

The 56th Annual Russell Athletic-NAIA Football National Championship is scheduled for Dec. 17 in Rome, Ga. Rome-Floyd County and Shorter University will host the event at Barron Stadium for the fourth-straight year.

Rome, Ga.- November 16, 2011

Offensive Rookie of the Year (candidate) Cam Newton has started this year very impressively. He is ranked 6th in the league with 2,393 yards. Add to this his unique runs for first downs and touchdowns. May the rest of the season be as outstanding as this first half!

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter returned to the Plains as Auburn University’s Engineers Without Borders hosted the second “Quidditch for Quesimpuco” tournament at the Auburn University Intramural fields on Sunday, Oct. 30.

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Katie Gauthier, Secretary for Engineers Without Borders and “Qudditch for Quesimpuco” co-coordinator, first…

On Friday, Cam Newton injured his throwing shoulder. After an MRI,he was listed as "probable" but the game with the Tennessee Titans was not the game we all had imagined it would be. The Panthers lost.  Hopefully,next week will give better results with some time needed for the shoulder to heal. Wish you the best,CAM!

Heading out for gameday?! If you've never been to Athens, here are some things you may be interested in seeing before you leave.

1. The State Botanical Garden

313 acres of sheer beauty. The garden is located on UGA's campus, so you won't have to go too far out of the way to experience it! The garden serves as a living laboratory, housing not only plants, but wildlife as well. The welcome center itself is a sight to see, standing at 3 stories high and filled with…

Lee County’s Domestic Violence Intervention Center is getting ready for their major fundraiser called the Taste of East Alabama in January 2012.





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The Taste of East Alabama invites local Lee County restaurants and caterers to prepare and display their dishes for patrons to sample. They have everything from Ariccia to Waffle House every…