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(11/15/12 11:01am)
Seventh graders from Goff Junior High School in Pawtucket, R.I. ask our readers for help with their state project and request information on Alabama."We want to know what life is like in the area you’re from ... pictures of what it looks like if you look out your back window, what is your town like, what do you do for fun, what kind of attractions are there in the local area. Postcards help, pictures and newspapers. Folks usually send letters.” - Brian Gilmore, Goff Junior High Geography teacherPlease address letters to:Carlos G.974 Newport Ave.Pawtucket, R.I. 02861----------------------Ariana B.974 Newport Ave.Pawtucket, R.I. 02861
(11/14/12 10:10pm)
Sheyda Mehrara, junior in public relations, shares her simple solutions to a wardrobe crisis.Top:Fate poncho sweater: $52Fate denim stud button-down: $48Spicy Girl black and white skirt: $33“Not only does adding this denim shirt underneath the sweater help keep you warm by the fire, but the studs add another dimension of detail.With the billowy sweater on top, pair it with a fitted skirt so you don’t lose your shape.”Middle:Roly Poly blue suede shorts: $32Qupid high-top wedge sneakers: $49Grey triangle necklace: $13“Class may be boring, but dressing for it doesn’t have to be. Add a punch of color on the bottom like these blue suede shorts to keep things interesting. A popular trend for this season is the sneaker wedge, which keeps a look fashion forward without sacrificing comfort.”Bottom:Something Special black hat: $42Roly Poly emerald pants: $24Qupid lace-up booties: $49“It may seem easy to grab a pair of jeans and boots to pair with a basic sweater, but where’s the fun in that? This sweater ensures a date outfit that doesn’t look over the top, but doesn’t mean you can’t wear a pair of heels like these lace up booties to spice things up.”All clothes from U&I Boutique. Photos by Melody Kitchens.
(10/27/12 10:34am)
It's been 10 years since the passing of Auburn alumnus Seth Griffin's mother, but the reminder of her presence on Earth will live forever.
(10/21/12 10:20am)
A year ago this week marks when Auburn alumna Shanna Henderson's life changed with "The Glee Project 2." Now, Henderson is moving toward bigger and better things, including her own EP titled "Lost Love."
(10/18/12 6:20pm)
She remembers certain days in kindergarten, when it was just "me and mom," heading out of school early, placing out the china for tea parties and watching "I Love Lucy" on repeat.
(10/15/12 10:43am)
Playing shows in Auburn is nothing new to Nashville, Tenn. band Moon Taxi; in fact, Moon Taxi played at War Eagle Supper Club last April from midnight to 5:30 a.m. Moon Taxi will return to Supper Club Nov. 2.Tommy Putnam,(Moon Taxi’s bassist), tells The Plainsman about playing in Auburn, touring with Tea Leaf Green and details on their newest record.MK: Although you’ve played here a few times before, how do you like playing in Auburn?TP: Auburn was the very first place we ever played on the road. I’m from Birmingham, and I had a lot of friends who went to school at Auburn. It was the first gig I actually booked ever, which was at Quixote’s. It’s always been a special place for us. It was the first time we ever got in a car and drove somewhere to play a show.MK: What are you looking forward to the most about playing again here?TP: It’s been a while since we’ve played Auburn. We’ve made a lot of friends over the years. Getting to see them and playing for our fans. They haven’t seen us in their hometown in a while.MK: How does Moon Taxi usually prepare for a tour?TP: We pack accordingly. We were out all summer. You kinda just have to say no to a lot of different things that normal people would do, like weddings and birthdays. You gotta miss a hell of a lot of those things that people generally get to do and take for granted. We write a lot on the road, too; at least I do.MK: What is one of your favorite songs to play live off the new record?TP: Mercury is the best one because the crowd enjoys it the most. It feels like every time we play it, the crowd just goes nuts, and we kind of just feed off that.MK: How does your sound vary from your first album in 2007 to now?TP: The first one we made in college, and we really did not know what we were doing. We played a lot of shows, and we tried to define ourselves somehow. Almost five years to the day, we put out this other one, and I think there’s a lot of maturity that shows from the first album to the newest one. The one in between was live, but I felt like we weren’t quite ready to put out another studio effort, and I think that one bridged the gap between the first one to this new one.MK: How is touring with Tea Leaf Green?TP: They’re great. They’re awesome dudes. Reed Mathis, the bass player; he’s a monster. Everybody knows he’s one of the best guys around. He proves it when he gets out there, and I really respect that. That makes me want to step up my game. They’re from San Francisco, and most of us are from Alabama. It’s a different world, and it’s really fun to meet these people that grew up North.MK: Future plans?TP: In the end of November and December, we’re going to do another East Coast run, like New York, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. We’re doing one of the days with Umphree’s McGee in Atlanta after that, and our New Year’s Eve show in Nashville. Those are some things we’re really looking forward to.
(10/14/12 11:04am)
The College of Liberal Arts fills the month of October with events honoring the arts.Monday, Oct. 15- Faculty recital with guest artist Goodwin Music Building Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 16- “Entre Nosotros: A Dialogue between poet Francisco Aragon and his readers”Haley Center Eagle’s Nest South at 4 p.m.- “Guarding Gold Street,” an original musicalTelfair Peet Theatre at 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, Oct. 17- “Poetry as Activism,” Brown Bag Discussion with Francisco AragonStudent Center 2225 at 11:45 a.m.- Bilingual poetry reading and book signing with Francisco AragonHaley Center 2370 at 5 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 18- Kite-flying carnival and barbecue with the College of Liberal ArtsCater Lawn from 12-2 p.m.- Sounds of Auburn concert, featuring the AU Symphonic Band, AU Chamber Choir, AU Percussion Ensemble, AU Gospel Choir, AU Singers, AU Jazz Band and AU Marching BandAuburn Arena at 7:30 p.m.Friday, Oct. 19- Journalism Day, featuring lectures from various journalists around the regionStudent Center, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 23- Italian Film Festival presents “Scialla!”Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center: Ballroom B beginning at 5 p.m. with a reception at 6:30 p.m.Wednesday, Oct. 24- Italian Film Festival presents “La scomparsa di Pato,” followed by an Italian poetry reading with Italian studies minor students.Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center: Auditorium at 5 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 25- Tuskegee Airmen book talk and “Red Tails” film screeningJule Collins Smith Museum at 4 p.m.Monday, Oct. 29- “Angelou and the Arts: An Evening of Art, Dance and Theatre with Maya AngelouJule Collins Smith Museum at 4 p.m.For more dates and information, visit auburn.edu/cla/celebrate.
(10/13/12 10:47am)
Jeremy Henderson of the all-Auburn website The War Eagle Reader is just as interesting as Auburn’s history.1. Auburn’s punk rock bikini“In the mid-'00s, I sang in an Auburn pride punk band called Auburn Bikini. The school spirit and sheer animal magnetism that radiated from our house shows led directly to Auburn's undefeated season in 2004.”2. Conceived in God’s house“I was conceived at the Baptist Student Union, the Paris of Auburn ministries. My parents lived upstairs, so it's OK.”3. Legendary granddad“My grandfather, an Auburn alumnus, worked in Auburn’s agronomy department for many years. He may have invented the soybean.”4. Floatin’ baby“I twice levitated as a child.”5. The dreaded JRNL1100“My mom, who majored in journalism at Auburn in the '70s, is responsible for the dreaded JRNL 1100 spelling test because professor Jack Simms swore he'd ‘never have such a poor speller pass my class again.’ You're welcome!”6. J-school drop-outI'm an Auburn journalism school dropout (only philosophy would take me in – Kant touch this!)”7. Wordsmith“I edited a 'zine for eight years. The Plainsman wrote a story about it when I was a freshman.”8. Ghost drummer“I'm an on-again, off-again drummer for popular Auburn-born 'ghost country' band The Pine Hill Haints. I'm the best drummer they've ever had.”9. Not-so inebriated“I've never been drunk.”10. Streaking through The Quad“I'm writing a book about streaking at Auburn; at least it's kind of about streaking.”All graphics by Lane Jones / INTRIGUE REPORTER.
(10/09/12 11:23am)
With examples from 1977’s highwaisted gym shorts and \0x06fitted tank tops and 1995’s rollerblade and gym shorts fad to 2001’s monogrammed gym shorts, the infamous Nike shorts and oversized T-shirt trend of today is nothing new to Auburn. It’s the choice of most girls on campus, and as seen in 1984, the trend also carried over to the boys. Whether or not you want to embrace it, it seems it’s here to stay.All photos courtesy of The Glomerata.
(10/08/12 11:29am)
Don’t toss the insides and seeds of the pumpkin just yet. From roasting the pumpkin seeds to using the puree in biscuits, here’s seven alternative ways to use your pumpkin.
(10/04/12 11:29am)
The 19th-annual Pope's Haunted Farm in Salem is back with an all new 3-D haunted house.
(10/03/12 11:26am)
Alabama native Billy Reid shares his favorite looks for the Southern woman with The Plainsman.1) Navy Blazer: “One that fits and can stand a good deal of wear.”2) White Oxford Button-down: “One that looks good on the beach or dressed up.”3) School Spirit Sweatshirt: “A sweatshirt to support your school’s football team, preferably in Oxford grey.”4) Leather Riding Boots: “They will always be a classic for fall.”5) Hunting Jacket: “I like them oversized for girls.”All graphics by Lane Jones / INTRIGUE REPORTER.
(09/30/12 11:07am)
Raising $110,000 may seem like a lofty goal to some, but for Morgan Dunn, it'll take a little planning--and a lot of faith.
(09/21/12 11:04am)
Journatic is the sweatshop of journalism, and it's changing the face of journalism. Well, they tried to, at least.
(09/20/12 12:38pm)
A field of puppies and coolers of popsicles are coming to the Greenspace across from the Student Center this Monday, September 24 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m for "Pups and Pops," sponsored by The Public Relations Student Society of America of Auburn University.
(09/13/12 11:01am)
Now this is a story all about how a presupposed innocent interview got flipped, turned upside down. So I'd like to take a minute; just sit right there. I'll tell you all about some DJ's called Dead?Wait!
(09/13/12 11:12am)
There's a law in Alabama that prohibits masks in public, but that doesn't drag down the impact the disc jockey duo of Dead?Wait! has on Auburn's music scene.
(09/06/12 11:59am)
Jeremy Banks, senior in English, landed an internship with ABC Network’s “Modern Family” this past summer. Now, “Modern Family” is just the past for Banks, as a pilot for his own show may be picked up by The CW Television Network in the near future.
(08/28/12 2:01pm)
It all started when Michael Stricklin, senior in architecture, studied abroad in Europe during his spring semester of 2011.
"I began to pay more attention to details in certain things, and I noticed what I didn't like about them and how to improve them," Stricklin said.
He then stumbled upon the Portland-based blog Wood & Faulk that features tutorials for making various accessories, mostly made of leather.
Stricklin said he noticed the tutorials were similar to models he uses in architecture, and he began crafting his own.
"I thought, 'Hey, this is easy,' and I knew that I really wanted to build things, and I've always wanted to have my own business," he said.
This sparked the beginning of 1813, a branch of M.STRCKLN GARMENT & DESIGN. 1813 boasts handmade leather iPhone cases, wallets and business card holders.
"I started out wanting to do denim, but I realized it's much harder to get started that way," Stricklin said. "The moment I started with leather I knew I wanted to keep working with it. It's such a nice material, and you can really just about make anything out of it."
Stricklin then showed his design to friends, and word of his designs began to spread.
The Locker Room on Magnolia Avenue recently started selling his iPhone wallet, and products are also sold through the MSGD Facebook page.
The idea and preparation of 1813 began in January 2012, but Stricklin said he began making and selling the designs in May.
He began the process of sketching endless possible templates for the iPhone wallet. Stricklin said he knew he wanted it to be simple, yet well-made.
Stricklin settled on a one-piece template that holds an iPhone, a few credit cards and cash.
"It's only one thing to worry about," Stricklin said. "I wanted to consolidate everything and simplify it, too. I think living a simpler life is much better; an older way of life."
All products are hand-cut, dyed and stitched, and he frequently travels to Atlanta to pick which quality leather he finds to hold the best for the iPhone wallet.
"Every aspect of the business, from manufacturing and production to distribution, I do all myself," Stricklin said.
Although the wallets fall on the expensive side, Stricklin said "it's quality, handmade and better than plastic. It gets better with age."
Any product is customizable, and Stricklin said he hopes to create more designs as his business continues to develop.
In the future, Stricklin plans to expand his business by starting a luxury line of leather products and also finishing his website in order to sell most of his products online.
"If I were selling 50 wallets a week, I'd be happy living a comfortable life where I could travel and live in a lot of different places," he said. "I still want to be an architect, just maybe not immediately. There's nothing like being your own boss. I want to be the type of man that made himself."
To purchase products from Stricklin, visit the company’s Facebook page at facebook.com/MSGDco
(08/21/12 2:16pm)
Don't know where to head this fall? This list breaks down five great fall roadtrip destinations.1) Nashville, Tenn.Where to eat: Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.Where to drink: The Whiskey KitchenWhat to do: Visit Imogene + Willie (known for their premium denim goods) or Jack White's own Third Man Records2) Savannah, Ga.Where to eat: The Breakfast ClubWhere to drink: Circa 1875 GastropubWhat to do: Take a ferry off River Street or shop at the two-story Paris Market or the infamous Savannah Bee Company3) Athens, Ga.Where to eat: Any of the food trucks on College AvenueWhere to drink: 40 Watt ClubWhat to do: See a show at the newly remodeled Georgia Theatre, which boasts a rooftop restaurant4) New Orleans, La.Where to eat: Mother's RestaurantWhere to drink: Any bar or club on Bourbon StreetWhat to do: Take a stroll down Jackson Square to see artists and street performers and stop by Cafe du Monde for its world-famous beignets5) Lake Martin, Ala.Where to eat/Where to drink: Pack a lunch and have a picnic by the lake!What to do: Spend the day out on Lake Martin, of course, and post up near Chimney Rock