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(04/23/14 5:15pm)
When most students are searching for an internship, they come to find there are many opportunities available. While some like to stay within the area, there are those who look to travel and intern for big-name companies.
Allie Mullen, junior in marketing, applied for an internship in the interactive marketing department with Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles. While still in the interview process, Mullen said she is learning that the position will consist of promoting movies through different websites.
"It's a little different than what I've done before," Mullen said. "I know I want to be in a big city when I graduate, and I love LA. This would be a new experience for me, so I'm excited to see if it's something I want to do."
Many students find the process to be tedious and difficult when applying for competitive internships in big cities. Jared Nash, junior in turf grass science and management, found his paid internship through the Sports Turf Management Association's website.
Nash said anyone in his field can become a member of the website. They can easily scroll through internship listings of major league teams and decide which ones they want to send their resumes to.
"I applied for the Atlanta Braves, the Milwaukee Brewers, the Sandiego Padres and the Washington Nationals," Nash said. "I heard back from all of them and decided to take Washington."
Nash said the best way for people to get results when applying for these internships is to get good experience, apply to as many places as possible and don't let something pass you by even if it seems out of reach.
"I'm looking forward to being in a different city, like a fast-paced setting where I can be able to work almost everyday," Nash said. "This is what I would like to do with my job, so I'll be looking forward to doing this for the rest of my life."
Interning for big-name companies have helped graduates land their jobs after college. Auburn graduate Cynthia Crandell, who now has a job at Fox Station Sales in Atlanta, said her internship with the Rachael Ray Show allowed her to make connections and get good references when she was applying for her job.
"I was a production intern for the Rachael Ray Show in New York City, and I worked in a bunch of different departments," Crandell said. "If someone gets an internship like mine at a competitive place, I would say that one of the most important things is to get to know everyone's names in the company. If you don't know who they are, then they aren't going to know who you are. Just be dedicated and focused the whole time."
Crandell said she learned a lot and enjoyed her experience, especially in the talent department because she got to greet and escort celebrities when they were guests on the show. Her favorite person to meet was Julie Andrews
Crandell also said her past experiences in college and involvement in Eagle Eye TV and UPC made it possible for her to get chosen to be an intern for the show. She said she would encourage others who are interested in internships such as hers to do the same and build their resume.
(04/06/14 11:50pm)
The energy was high and the crowd was jammin' Friday night when singer/songwriter, Andy Grammer, hit the stage at Tiger Night's Backyard Bash.
Students took over the Greenspace as they gathered around the stage, did some swing dancing and relaxed on blankets. Fans were ready to see what Grammer had in store for the night.
"I'm so excited to hear Andy Grammer," said Christina Carol, junior in exercise science. "I loved all of his old songs. He hasn't had any new songs in a while, so I'm really excited to hear what he's got coming."
When the show started, Grammer grabbed his guitar and yelled, "War Eagle," as he ran on stage. He said he didn't completely understand what that meant, but he was still for it.
Grammer performed his hits, "Keep Your Head Up," "Fine By Me," and "Miss Me," as well as many other songs from his first album. He also played a couple of songs from his upcoming album. He said this show was the first time to play his new single, "Back Home," live for an audience. The crowd caught on to the song quickly and began to sing along.
"The song, 'Back Home,' is really one of my favorites right now," Grammer said. "To have the whole crowd sing it with me--I haven't had that yet--so, it was really exciting. I wrote it specifically for how I would think, like, people in an Irish Bar would be singing together, so to hear everyone together I was like, 'That's how it's supposed to sound.'"
He also performed his renditions of songs such as, "We Found Love," "Thrift Shop," and "Sunday Morning."
During the show, Grammer fired up the audience by saying he was impressed with Auburn's campus.
"You guys have a great campus here, and you have the best rec center in the country," Grammer said.
He also involved the audience during some of his songs. He began crowd surfing and took a stroll through the crowd while singing his song, "Slow." He also stepped down from the stage and sang, "Happy Birthday" to Jessica Robbins, junior in nursing.
"Southern crowds are literally the best to play for," Grammer said. "I had blast... It was really fun."
Katie Hughes, junior in communications and assistant director of Tiger Nights, said they were excited that they booked Grammer for Tiger Nights.
"He's so talented, and he's so nice," Hughes said. "He was really thrilled to be there."
Hughes said it took a lot of work and planning for the event to happen. She said she was happy with how the night went.
"We were a little concerned about the weather, but we were amazed to find that the sky cleared up, and the sun came out," Hughes said. "We had a really great turnout. Everyone I talked to said they were having a great time, and they were thrilled to have such a great band come to Tiger Nights."
(04/03/14 10:00pm)
Acclaimed platinum-selling recording artist, Andy Grammer, is coming to Auburn University on Friday, April 4, for the first stop on his headlining tour this spring.
Last week, Grammer released his first new single "Back Home," a song about the ties he has with home and the appreciation he has when can visit after traveling so much. He said he could not wait to finally be able to share this song, as well as his other new music, with his fans on the tour.
"We'll be playing songs from the [upcoming] album and stuff from the old album, and we'll also throw some covers in there and mix it up," Grammer said. "I'm just really excited to get back out on the road. It's been way too long."
Grammer reached success with hits including "Keep Your Head Up," "Fine By Me," and "Miss Me," from his first self-titled album in 2011. He said he is still growing and expanding musically with his work.
"For this album, I really enjoyed exploring and trying a bunch of different things," Grammer said. "I didn't have a specific idea or sound for the second album. It goes from banjo to heavy beats. It kind of goes all over the map."
The concert is part of Tiger Night's Backyard Bash starting at 7 p.m. on the AUSC Greenspace. The event is open for students only.
(04/02/14 1:00pm)
Each spring, Auburn University art students are presented with the opportunity to be recognized and awarded for their artwork through the Student Juried Art Show, an annual event presented by Biggin Gallery and the College of Liberal Arts.
Cassidy Kulhanek, participant in this year's show and junior in art and German, said any art student can submit work that was made within the last year.
"The entire art faculty comes and acts as a jury to the items," Kulhanek said. "They go through and select the items, and whatever items get chosen ultimately end up in the show."
Kulhanek said she was honored to be part of this year's show with her piece "Henrik Ibsen and Family Matters," an image showing the traditional roles of a family represented in a dollhouse. She said being one of the artists chosen made her feel hopeful for her future work.
"It's a good opportunity for us to get our work out there and get acknowledged," Kulhanek said. "If you're a fine arts student and you get in the show, it becomes part of your resume. Whenever you're submitting work to galleries in the future, that's already one show that you've had work into. It's almost like having an extra job on your resume."
Selected artists also received awards for their work, which included cash prizes and scholarships for art supplies. Some of the awards presented were the Dean's Choice Purchase Award, the James E. Furr Award for Creative Excellence and the Department of Art Merit Award.
"The dean of Liberal Arts chooses a couple of pieces of artwork to be put into his office, and it's a cash prize of $1,000," said Jake Patrick, senior in art and winner of the Department of Art Merit Award. "Smaller merit awards are given from the department, and the [guest] juror picks three works, and those are cash prizes as well."
Guest juror Susannah Darrow, executive director and co-founder of burnaway.org, chose the winners of the Joyce and Roger Lethander Merit Award. Justin Cordova, senior in art, was one of the students to receive this award with his piece, "The Looking Well."
For his piece, Cordova used a screen print rope attached to a mirror to give the illusion of looking down into a well.
"I was just studying looking into perception and how we perceive reality versus how we virtualize reality in a way," Cordova said. "With (my) piece, it was an invitation for the viewer to perceive the world in a different manner."
All of the artwork and awards were displayed in an exhibit for the public to view in the Biggin Hall gallery from March 24 to April 4.
"I thought overall all the work was really great and deserving," Kulhanek said. "I know almost everyone that was in it personally, so I know how much work goes into these things. To see them all displayed together was neat because it's not a lot of [artwork] that you would normally see together."
(03/28/14 7:45pm)
A typical college student's concerns mostly involve having to juggle schoolwork, finances and a social life. For most, it's difficult to imagine what life would be like if a small child was added to the mix.
According to the Institute for Women's Policy Research, in the United States, about 25 percent of college students pursuing higher education have dependent children.
Among these students is Kendal Brooks, sophomore in education, who sees providing for her 2-year-old daughter as motivation for striving toward her degree.
Brooks said while most people take one day at a time, she seems to take each minute at a time.
"It's definitely a full-time job that I'm trying to complete," Brooks said. "It's more than that actually; it's meant for two people. I'm trying my best to make it possible with one."
Times can be tough, as most of her days are filled with working and going to school full-time while meeting the needs of Lilah, her daughter.
Despite her demanding schedule and feeling as though she is missing out on a normal college experience, she prays for strength everyday and sees it all as a learning experience.
"I really appreciate what she does," said Brooks' boyfriend, Tyler Kelly, junior in pre-journalism. "I just try to help out by watching Lilah when I can and try to give Kendal a break."
The need for more time and money can't be expressed enough by the majority of college students.
It goes without saying that single parents who are attending school have to work even harder to manage these, as well as a multitude of other challenges, while caring for a child at the same time.
However, students such as Brooks prove the task isn't impossible, and experts say these students may even be ahead of their peers in some aspects.
"Students who are raising children typically improve their time management and learn to be more well-organized," said Jamie Sailors, Ph. D., director of internships in human development and family studies. "There is much less free time when taking care of a child. The limited time to get things done, such as study, is usually not wasted."
Childcare, baby clothes and baby food are all added expenses for students taking care of small children.
Not to mention, there are no breaks of being a parent.
For students who are single parents, the use of financial aid, coordinating a functional day-to-day schedule and having a caring support system are all factors that can help contribute to earning a degree.
It's not an easy role to take on being both a single parent and a student, but there are those who manage to do it everyday.
"I had to make a choice at a very young age to grow up and take care of another human being," Brooks said. "You are no longer the only one in your life that is depending on you. You give up everything you have for them. It's not something that I've done easily. I've made mistakes, but every day I'm given a chance to show the world that I may have been a statistic when I was 18 and pregnant, but watch me beat it."
(03/07/14 6:15pm)
With singing competitions like "American Idol" and "The Voice" sweeping the nation, it's no surprise Auburn cashed in on the craze with Eagle Eye TV's "Auburn Sings," Auburn University's first televised singing contest.
The show's process begins with singing auditions for any full-time Auburn student who wants to participate and is open to singles, duets and groups.
The top 10 contestants from the auditions are then chosen to perform weekly for a panel of three judges. The contestants compete for a six-week period, and two contestants are eliminated each week until there is a winner.
"The winner who gets the most votes, that's done through Facebook, gets to record their own demo CD with WEGL 91.1 in their recording studio," said Shannon Smith, junior in broadcast journalism and co-producer of "Auburn Sings." "We do actually have a lot of the people here who want to go into music professionally, so it's a really good outlet for them to get criticism from our judges and from their viewers online."
According to Smith, this year's top 10 contestants were all single performers picked out of a couple dozen auditions. Each contestant has his or her own vocal style, and a few also sing while playing an instrument.
Evvie Walker, sophomore in public relations and top 10 contestant, said she did a lot with singing in high school, but didn't know of anything she could do to pursue it once she got to college.
Walker found out about the competition through Facebook and decided she wanted to give it a try.
"I've never done a competition where people are judging me," Walker said. "I've always done performances at schools or plays, but this is people critiquing me, which I really like because I would like to know what I can do better with my singing, even if it's nothing that's really serious."
A new aspect to the show this season is themed weeks instead of letting the contestant choose any song. The themes include contestant's choice, songs from 2013, song from the year you were born and judge's choice.
According to Smith, the show's first episode, which premiered Feb. 20, received views in over 50 countries.
Matt Barnes, senior in radio, television and film and "Auburn Sings" judge, said he didn't expect the show to spread to such a wide range of people.
"I really think it's a beautiful thing just showing people the talent and having everyone around the world appreciate the talent here in our small town," Barnes said.
Barnes said he hopes the group of contestants will listen to the constructive criticism he and the other judges have to offer.
"Everyone can get better, and everyone has something to work on," Barnes said. "Always want to grow as a musician, as a singer and as a performer."
"Auburn Sings" airs on campus every Thursday on channel 6.1, and the episode is also uploaded to its Facebook page.
The results show is the following Sunday. Viewers can stay up-to-date with the competition through "Auburn Sings'" Facebook and Twitter pages.
(03/07/14 5:00pm)
Twenty five beautiful women living in the same house and competing for the same guy seems to be an ideal way to find love, right?
ABC's "The Bachelor" has been a guilty pleasure of mine for years.
It's hard to say exactly what makes the show so entertaining. I think for the most part, the audience is more fascinated with the drama and competition more than the hope of two people finding love and living happily ever after.
Let's face it. The show's concept is unrealistic and the relationships hardly ever work out after the proposal, yet millions of viewers still tune in every week. Myself included.
The most recent season, featuring Juan Pablo Galavis, was probably the most real and intriguing so far.
Most of the credit can go to former frontrunner and fan favorite, Andi
Dorfman.
Galavis and Dorfman had a strong connection from the beginning, but after the two had their night together in the "fantasy suite," their relationship quickly went sour.
It's rare for a contestant to walk out on the Bachelor,.
But Dorfman suddenly decided that she was over Galavis.
She realized Galavis was more into himself than her.
According to Dorfman, their conversations only consisted of surface level topics and Galavis seemed uninterested in getting into deeper discussions about life.
The funny thing is, Galavis seemed to feel that the over-night date went well, but Dorfman couldn't wait to get out of the suite.
She waited until after their night together to tell him how she felt.
"I just never honestly feel like you were trying to get to know me," Dorfman told Galavis on the show. "Do you have any idea what religion I practice? What my political views are? ... Things that matter. Do you have any idea about how I want to raise my kids? Do you have any idea about any of that?"
He didn't.
In the suite, Galavis also discussed his "fantasy suite" date with another woman and implied that Dorfman only made it that far by default.
Dorfman was offended by his comments, as anyone should be, and decided Galavis was rude, arrogant and inappropriate.
I'm sure all who tuned in were appalled to hear some of the things he chose to bring up to her.
Galavis seemed to have an excuse for everything he said that caused controversy throughout the season.
He would say he was just being honest, that there was a language barrier, that words were put into his mouth--blah, blah, blah.
Dorfman didn't seem to buy it.
As long as I have watched the show, I've noticed that these deep, meaningful subjects hardly seem to be addressed.
I think it's because contestants on the show seem to be so caught up in the fantasy of finding love in exotic locations, and they lose sight of real life.
It's refreshing to see a contestant get her head out of the clouds and stop trying to force feelings that aren't there just for a TV show.
(02/26/14 3:30pm)
Having your voice heard and making a difference in your community involves having a vision, determination and creating a plan of action.
Auburn student Dillon Nettles, junior in political science, did this when he helped found Students for Education Reform.
According to Nettles, SFER is an on-campus organization that focuses on bridging the education achievement gap throughout state and local schools such as Auburn High School and Loachapoka High School.
SFER has chapters in schools and communities across the nation.
Nettles, along with the help of Teach For America Campus Coordinator Caroline Hiskey, decided he wanted to plant a chapter at Auburn University after accepting the Rising Leaders Fellowship with Teach for America.
"Part of my fellowship was to actually develop a blueprint, and kind of enact some type of plan that could be carried out over the next year while I was completing the fellowship," Nettles said. "We realized that in Alabama we have no Students for Education Reform chapter anywhere, so it was something that we decided that we wanted to do and something that was really going to be helpful with me carrying out my fellowship."
The organization works to inform and engage Auburn students and people in the community about the issues, such as socio-economics and race, which currently exist within the state education system and are affecting students in different schools.
To discuss the current concerns within the system, SFER plans conferences and events that strive to educate others about the issues.
Since February is Black History Month, the organization recently partnered with the NAACP to co-host a meeting about how race plays a role in education.
Nicole Moneyham, junior in communication and director of programming for SFER, is in charge of making sure the group's bi-weekly meetings come together.
"We like to create programs and events that students can attend that are fun and sociable, but at the same time," Moneyham said. "We have been to many different conferences and have had several events and partnered with other organizations to raise money for other organizations. I think just seeing how far we've come for this being our first year as an organization is something to be proud of."
Nettles said SFER receives a lot of support from advisers in many different colleges and departments across campus, which helps the organization with their mission.
"We should really be taking advantage of our time here at Auburn since we have the resources provided to really carry through with the things that we're passionate about," Nettles said. "I know that a lot of young people feel like they're not really heard as much as the professionals, representatives and senators, but that's just simply not the case."
SFER adviser Brad Smith said being part of the organization also develops leadership skills and career preparedness.
"As aspiring teachers, many of which are pursuing the Teach For America program, SFER allows its members the opportunity to begin advocating for their students before they even reach the classroom," Smith said.
Students who are interested in getting involved with SFER can go to auburn.edu/auinvolve and search for Students for Education Reform, or go to its Facebook page.
(02/19/14 9:00pm)
"How many marshmallows does it take to fill up Jordan-Hare Stadium?"
This is one of the many random questions received daily on the Foy Information phone line, Auburn University's free go-to service that attempts to answer any question that could possibly be asked.
Recently, there was an overwhelming spike in the amount of calls. It's been a busy few weeks for those who answer the phones at the Foy Information Desk, located on the second floor of the Student Center.
On Jan. 22, a comment was posted on the "Today I Learned" section of Reddit.com, a social network site used to share information, comments and links about various categories such as news, technology and movies.
The statement reads, "TIL That when you call the number 1 (334) 844-4244, it calls Auburn University, and they will try to answer every single question you could ever ask." This post created a snowball effect and spread nationally to websites such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Imgur and iwastesomuchtime.com.
Megan Barnett, junior in communication disorders and Foy Information Desk employee, said they have been getting thousands of non-stop calls.
"When it first happened, we had to add extra shifts in order to handle all the calls. Since then, it died down, but, apparently, resurfaced again," Barnett said. "I have three-hour shifts, and I would say that each call can last anywhere from two seconds to five minutes, so it just depends on the call. In three hours you can answer a lot of calls."
Alex Therrien, senior in architecture and Foy Information Desk operator for approximately two years, explained the amount of calls peaks every now and then, but said he has never seen it like it's been lately.
"In recent times, this is definitely the most as far as the volume of calls," Therrien said. "I think it's just interesting to a lot of people because it's a phone service. You're talking to a real person, and it's different than what you would get on the Internet."This occurrence isn't the first time that the Information Desk has been swamped with calls. In the past, the phone number has gained national attention by being featured in "O, The Oprah Magazine," as one of the top numbers to have in your phone, and also Matt Lauer called the phone line live on NBC's "The Today Show."
The Foy Information Desk, known as the "original Google," was established in the 1950s and was initially designed as a service for Auburn students who needed questions answered about campus and course information. Since then, it has grown tremendously in popularity and is not only used locally but internationally as well.
"Mostly the international calls are from alumni because they are overseas and they know about us," Therrien said. "They'll call and ask like, "What's a good place to eat?" or, "What are the directions?" or, "What does this mean?" so, we get those calls from time to time."
Wherever callers may be or whatever they chose to ask about, they are sure to find this number useful.
"The first time [I called], I lost my phone and asked if anyone had turned it in, and the second time I asked when the next season of Nashville started," Katherine Justice, junior in marketing, said. "They were very helpful with both questions."
(02/12/14 9:30pm)
April 27, 2011 will always be remembered as the day when one of the deadliest and destructive tornadoes tore through Alabama. As the F4 tornado ripped through Tuscaloosa, it destroyed thousands of homes, businesses and other buildings. At least 53 people died, according to AL.com. No one could have imagined this devastating aftermath. Tornadoes can be unpredictable, so it’s important to take the proper precautions. In the event of a tornado, staying in buildings such as apartments and trailers can be risky. College students, in particular, should always some kind of safety plan. Auburn Public Safety Director, Bill James, suggested those who live in non-sturdy structures, such as mobile homes, should try to get out when they hear warnings. James said the safest places to go are those made of concrete and steel.
“A lot of the people that live in the trailer parks out on Wire Road will go to the vet school just because you have a lot more of a sturdy structure there,” James said. “Some of the parks also have a more permanent structure at their office, and if that’s as far as you can get, then at least you get there.”
Once a tornado warning has been issued, those who live on the upper floors of apartments should try to get to a lower floor or the complex clubhouse if possible. The Auburn University Department of Public Safety and Security recommends staying away from windows and doors to prevent injury from glass or other flying objects and also using heavy items to protect your head. Lauren Massey, senior in finance, lives at The Grove apartment complex where and she and her roommates have a self-designated place to go during tornado warnings.
“We decided that when there is a tornado warning, we will go to my closet,” Massey said. “It’s the only room in our apartment that doesn’t have an outside wall.”
Once there are signs of severe weather, it’s always a good idea to be watchful and cautious. Auburn University established an efficient alert system to keep students up-to-date with the weather conditions. This system includes AU Alert messages, tone alert radios on campus and a weather monitoring radar system, which tracks storms across Alabama. Lee County also has outdoor tornado sirens that signal tornado warnings. Along with listening for the sirens, you should also keep an eye on the news and listen to the radio. More recently, phone apps have been a useful tool to stay updated with the weather, such as The Weather Channel app. Both tornado watches and warnings should be taken seriously.
“During a tornado watch, it’s business as usual on campus, but everyone should stay alert for changes in the weather and prepare to seek shelter should a warning be issued,” said Susan McCallister, associate director of the Department of Public Safety and Security.
The University also provides shelter during severe weather conditions to those who need it. Greene Hall on Wire Road and the University library are both open for students, employees and visitors. For more information about tornado safety and risk management visit the Department of Public and Security page on Auburn University’s website.
(02/14/14 5:15pm)
We've all heard the controversy about diet soft drinks and how they might be unhealthy: can regularly consuming these drinks lead to serious health risks such as obesity or even heart problems?
The common concerns that make diet soft drinks questionable to some people have to do with a key ingredient: artificial sweeteners.
People who typically drink diet soft drinks are those who are looking to lose weight or consume less sugar. These low-calorie beverages are offered as an alternative and contain 99 percent of water andartificial sweeteners.
Some believe that because diet soda contains artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame and saccharin, they feel like they are allowed to consume more calories in their diet.
Auburn University Nutrition Professor, Dr. Kevin Huggins, said that recent research has suggested that artificial sweeteners are also thought to cause a certain signaling to the brain that ultimately will cause an increase in caloric intake.
"From what I understand that's very preliminary research, and so we really don't have a good handle on that." Huggins said.
"Shape" magazine infers that diet soft drinks alone won't necessarily cause weight gain or weight loss.
Allegedly, weight gain will most likely depend on the individual's overall health.
Laurel Lee, a junior in elementary education, enjoys having a diet soft drink every now and then.
"I like the taste of Diet Dr. Pepper better than regular," Lee said. "And the idea of zero calories is more appealing than consuming a ton of sugar in one drink."
The supposed health risks of diet soft drinks make them not even worth drinking to some people.
Savannah Weber, a sophomore studying building science, believes that diet soft drinks are counterproductive and would recommend drinking water instead.
"[Diet soft drinks] may not have any calories, but the things that they put in them are so bad for you that you might as well just drink a regular one," Weber said. "If you're really trying to diet and get healthy, then you wouldn't want to be putting that crap in your body anyway."
Although there are many speculations floating around about diet sodas, no major health risks have been proven.
Ultimately, as long as consumers are moderately drinking a can of diet soda, serious health concerns shouldn't be an issue.
"Of course, you know, if you do a Google search on these things you can find all sorts of people linking [diet soft drinks] to bad health issues, and that's probably anecdotal, and you can't really rely on that," Huggins said.