It can be hard to find a means of artistic expression amidst the madness of homework and class. But once a semester the opportunity arises.
The Auburn Circle is a publication for the community to show its diverse talents in areas like poetry, fiction and nonfiction literature, art and photography.
Robert Irwin, senior in English and editor-in-chief of the Auburn Circle, said one of his goals as editor this year is to inform the student body about the Circle.
"We are about expressing a special literary and artistic interest that Auburn students have," Irwin said. "The Circle is a medium to show off talents and creativity that promote the spirit of the Auburn family."
Any student, faculty member or alumni can submit work to the Circle.
This year, an Auburn alumnus from Maine contacted the publication to submit a piece, Irwin said.
Evan Dodd, sophomore staff member for the poetry section, said he helps choose what submissions will be in the final publication.
In addition to being on staff, Dodd also has four poetry submissions of his own in the fall edition.
As a mechanical engineering major, Dodd does not have much of an outlet in his courses to use his talent of writing poetry. He said The Auburn Circle has provided him a place to get involved as well as an opportunity to get published.
Mobile Interstate Publishing Inc. publishes the Auburn Circle after it has been put together by the staff. Usually 5000-6000 copies are produced.
"I was surprised to see so many abstract paintings in the fall edition," said Claire Wood, sophomore in molecular biology and art staff member for the Circle. "We are used to seeing more realistic paintings, but I enjoyed the really colorful, interesting paintings this time."
To get published in the Auburn Circle, students must submit their work to the Auburn Circle Office in the Student Center. After that, the staff looks at them all and votes on what works should be included.
The Auburn Circle produces two issues a year, fall and spring. The spring issue will be released in April.
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