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(04/12/13 4:13pm)
We live in a world where public and private lives have become closely linked, due in part to the meteoric rise in use of social media. While participation in social media is a rite of passage and an expected behavior in, it's important to realize there are repercussions in living such a public life-especially when considering jobs.
(04/01/13 5:48am)
Keeping track of money involves more than subtracting amount spent from amount saved. You've got checking and savings accounts, credit card, retirement funds if you're ahead of the game, loans and whatever else you might need. While money is arguably not what life is about, it's impossible to ignore the importance of personal finances in day-to-day situations.
(03/21/13 10:31pm)
During spring break, many make their annual southbound journey to warmer climates to tan, take a break from stressful classes and party with other student spring breakers. Whether it be in a condo, beach house or Caribbean-bound cruise, the getaway is meant to be a weeklong respite.
(03/11/13 4:42pm)
Fashion has changed. Long gone are the cumbersome rules that have invisibly governed personal style. As of late, the often-rigid restrictions of dressing have mostly disappeared, allowing for true freedom in expression of style.
(03/08/13 4:38pm)
There comes a point when a need for organization requires more than notes on an iPhone, lists on brightly colored Post-It notes and a weekly planner. Some things in life are too important to lose track of. Evernote offers a solution for just that.
(03/08/13 4:09pm)
For Scott Couch, being a photographer is a lifestyle. Despite having a full-time job, the '94 Auburn grad dedicates as much time as he can to his part-hobby part-business venture in outdoor photography.
(02/27/13 7:09am)
As a college student, getting enough sleep is a nightly struggle. A good night's rest is always losing to the ever-present power struggle with classes, studying and extracurricular activities. But did you know there's an app for that?
(02/22/13 7:53pm)
The lines between reality television shows and our everyday reality have long been blurred. It's not a secret that scenes in popular shows are often scripted, centering around creating drama and action that will bolster number of viewers and network ratings.
(02/14/13 6:18am)
Twitter announced their newest social media endeavor, Vine, at the end of January, which allows users to share six-second video clips, including sound, with other users. Perhaps most comparable to the concept and layout of Instagram, Vine adds a new visual element to our online presence.
(01/31/13 5:28am)
Kelsey Cardinal is passionate. As a junior in biomedical sciences and public health, she has worked as a scribe in an emergency room in Montgomery and is currently serving as the national president for Silver Wings, a non-profit student organization that supports the United States Air Force.
(02/02/13 6:11pm)
Many students find it difficult to eat a healthy snack on campus.
"I always have trouble eating a healthy snack when I'm on campus," said Lindsey Heim, junior in biomedical sciences. "It seems like everything is so expensive, and there aren't that many options. It's really inconvenient."
However, Eric Smith, the director of Health Promotion and Wellness Services on campus, said various vendors around the university offer healthy options for students who are looking for them.
"There are some great things, you just have to look for it. It may not be the first bag of chips that jumps off the aisle at you," Smith said.
Smith said there are a number of points to consider when weighing options for a quick snack.
Smith said it's best to stick with natural foods and to try to eat as well balanced as possible between protein, carbohydrates and fat.
"Obviously you're going to want to steer clear of the processed foods like candy and chips," Smith said. "A well-balanced snack, whether it's almonds, whether it's pistachios with a little dried fruit thrown in there, that's a great way to go."
While it's important to have a snack to tie the appetite over until the next meal, Smith said it's also about maintaining energy.
"I do food a little bit differently. I kind of look at it as fuel," Smith said. "To me, it's more of an energy source. So if I start to get a little tired, sometimes I'll grab a little snack to fire up my metabolism and give me a little energy boost. To get through, a little bit."
As far as ideal caloric values for snacks go, Smith said it depends on weight management goals. On average, those who wish to maintain their weight should eat between 150 and 220 calories for a snack.
Smith urges that variation in snacks is key as well.
"I think one of the most challenging things people talk about when they talk about their food choices is people get stuck in these ruts and stuck in these patterns where every day at 10 a.m.
"I have this, this and this," Smith said. "And even if it's something healthy, it may not be the best thing. Just add some variety and pick out something else healthy."
Madeleine Holmes, senior in nursing, said she always has snacks with her because of her busy on-the-go schedule.
"I have to go to clinicals several days a week, so it's important to take lots of snacks with me because we're there all day. I like things like granola bars or the hummus cups that come with pretzels," Holmes said.
Even with seemingly healthy options like granola bars, Smith said it's important to look at the nutrition facts and serving size to check for hidden sugars or fats.
"Obviously campus does have quite a bit of the quick fix kind of snacks. Even quick fixes like CliffBars or stuff like that, those are chock-full of calories, fats and sugars, and those are really designed to keep you out there when you're riding your mountain bike," Smith said.
"If you're choosing something along the lines of a quick fix, realize that portion size is very important and eating half of it may be the way to go."
Here is a list of healthy options that can be found around campus. It's important to note that caloric values are based on one serving size.
(01/17/13 4:04am)
Susie Bridges, junior in public relations, landed the opportunity of a lifetime as an intern for Walt Disney World's Disney College Program. Last fall during the six months she was there, she was a tour guide for The Great Movie Ride, made friends from all over the world, took special interns-only classes, spent free time in the parks and learned the inside details of the Disney company.
(01/12/13 3:02am)
The year 2012 proved to be full of tumult, change, sadness, victory and loss for the University and its students. To sum it all up, here is a list of the top ten happenings around campus during the past year.1. New Smoking PolicyThe year began with an announcement from Auburn President Jay Gouge that the campus would be smoke-and cigarette-free by fall 2013. Gradual adjustments were made in fall 2012, begin- ning with the restriction of on-campus smoking stating that smokers must be at least 25 feet away from buildings to smoke. Those not in compliance with this rule would be verbally reprimanded, although not punished.Support for students and faculty who want to quit smoking altogether has been offered by campus pharmacists, who will analyze the patient’s situation and provide necessary support and medication through a three to six month program. The university will issue a full-fledged smoking ban beginning in fall 2013, in hopes that the offered cessation program with pharmacists will help alleviate such a large change.2. Harvey Updyke TrialsThe notorious tree-poisoning Harvey Updyke continued to frequent the news with various activities surrounding his highly publicized trial. Updyke confessed to Plainsman reporter Andrew Yawn, outside of trial and under no obligation to speak, that he was guilty of poisoning Toomer’s Oaks. A day later, his primary defense attorney denied that Updyke made the statement.One of Updyke’s defense attorneys, Lois J. Willie II, requested to leave the case due to other professional and personal obligations. Willie was Updyke’s fifth attorney to leave the case.He claimed he has lost 62 pounds since the beginning of his arrest, is taking 18 different medications for various health issues and pleaded not guilty due to mental illness.Updyke made headlines once again when he was arrested on September 18 in Hammond, La. on terrorizing charges at a home improvement store.3. Summer Shootings at University HeightsAn impossibly tragic event of the summer was the triple- homicide shooting at University Heights apartments on West Longleaf Drive. Montgomery resident Desmonte Leonard was arrested and charged with shooting and killing former Auburn football players Ed Christian and Ladarious Phillips and Auburn resident Demario Pitts on June 9. Leonard was additionally charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.4. Auburn in the OlympicsAs a bright spot on a bleak summer, 24 former and current Tigers and four coaches traveled to London to compete or coach the 2012 Olympics, representing thirteen different countries. These included Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Bahamas, Jamaica, Australia, Great Britain, Canada, South Africa, United States, American Samoa, Mexico and Ireland.The athletes participated in swimming or track and field events, and won two gold medals, one silver and three bronze. Additionally, Auburn student Marisa Grimes was chosen to carry an Olympic Torch in London.5. New Parking RulesIn hopes of easing the ever-present parking problems at Auburn, Parking Services implemented a number of changes to policies and lots around campus.A new parking zone, called Proximity-C, was created in hopes of guaranteeing spots for students who had a pass for PC. These new zones are located at the Coliseum, Auburn Arena, the lot across from Momma Goldberg’s on Magnolia and a small space behind the public safety office.Parking Services said plans for the new parking policies had been in the works for a year before implementation.6. SGA RestructuringThe Student Government Association went under a huge restructuring that was imple- mented in fall 2012. Because they felt they were taking on too many tasks and didn’t feel they had enough manpower or funding for these tasks, many programs were delegated to other organizations that could better tackle them. SGA wanted to deal primarily with governance tasks and become more initiative-based.7. Food Truck ExpansionIn part influenced by the food truck craze spreading around the nation and in part to diversify Auburn dining experience, many new food trucks cropped up around campus during the past year to build on the popularity of the Tex’s Tacos and Momma Goldberg’s trucks.Additions to the fleet included Honeysuckle Gelato, Kona Ice, Mighty Meatballs and Mac the Cheese.8. Presidential ElectionsFor many Auburn students, the 2012 elections presented the first opportunity to vote in a presidential race. Topics such as abortion, tax increase, health care and immigration influenced students to rock the vote as citizens who will be part of the work force in the next number of years.The campus was alight with participation with much activity from political groups handing out stickers and campaigning on the concourse.At the announcement of President Obama’s re-election on November 6, many students flocked to Toomer’s Oaks to roll the trees in celebration.9. Losing Football SeasonWith the new semester came a new football season and a new wave of football fan woes. The Tigers went 3-9 overall and were completely winless in the SEC for the first time ever. The less than satisfying season was termed by many as a “rebuilding year” for the football program, coming down from the high of the 2010 National Championship title. However, fans and players alike were not expecting the homecoming loss to Ole Miss and no bowl game appearance.10. Gus Malzahn HiredThe Auburn Athletic Department dismissed head football coach Gene Chizik in hopes of a more favorable football season in 2013. His contract was terminated early and he will receive his $7.2 million buyout over the next four years.Chizik was replaced by former Auburn offensive coach, Gus Malzahn, who will be returning to the Plains from Arkansas State. Malzahn has already hired a number of new staff and coordinators for a fresh start in 2013.