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Jessica Williams, sophomore in media studies, is pursuing her dream of becoming a singer/songwriter. Williams has been playing guitar since she was 13 years old, and she has been writing songs since she was 15 years old.
Despite tests and quizzes, students have been making it a routine to get in a workout at the Recreation and Wellness Center often.
It is often said the love of a dog can work wonders on the human heart. Whether you believe that or not, there is no denying the extraordinary work that can be accomplished through dog therapy.
Before meeting Jessie Lynn Nichols, only hearing her voice would be enough to conclude that she is a seasoned country music performer.
It is often said the love of a dog can work wonders on the human heart. Whether people believe in this or not, there is no denying the extraordinary work that can be accomplished through dog therapy.
If you have looked closely at the women’s basketball team, you may be confused by the numbers 15 and 23, thinking your eyes are deceiving you. They aren’t. There are, in fact, twins on the team.
Long distance relationships are difficult no matter what the circumstances are. However, that difficulty can be multiplied when one member of the relationship is in the military.
Growing up, I was used to seeing images of American women on TV wearing itsy-bitsy shorts — which I later came to learn were called Daisy Dukes — and bikini tops. They would be walking around the city, and it was normal. I was raised as a typical African child in the ’90s. It was unheard of to see women wearing clothes that exposed too much skin. This meant nothing above the kneecaps. Women who wore garments that were too tight and too short were automatically believed to be women of the night. As I grew older, I became a little bit more daring and wore skirts that were slightly above my kneecaps, and my grandmother detested it, saying I was sending the wrong message to the public, so I stuck to jeans because wearing pants was much safer and resulted in less public criticism.I was always envious of the American women who I’d see going to the swimming pool with two-piece swimsuits that seemed to just cover areas that weren’t supposed to see the light of day. It seemed risqué, but the 13-year-old me thought, “Wow, they are basically wearing underwear out in public, and it is OK.”As times continued to change and Western cultures continued to be adopted way beyond the West, more things became acceptable; girls would wear much tighter skirts or pants.In 2010, I relocated to the United States. To say I was not ready for the difference in fashion is an understatement. I came during the peak of summer, and I saw girls wearing the mysterious Daisy Dukes. I tried to picture myself in them, but it was impossible. However, within the past five years or so, Kenyan fashion has evolved and more things have become acceptable. With this digital age, the Internet has become a staple source of information, and thus the existence of more fashion blogs all around the world. With fashion bloggers here in the United States, such as Aimee Song, or Song of Style, and ones in Kenya, such as Sharon Mundia or This Is Ess, the similarity between American fashion and Kenyan fashion has become apparent. The trends are similar in both cultures, but the designs may be different. It has become more common to see girls in shorter or tighter shorts, pants, skirts or dresses; and the idea of skinny jeans among guys is also normal in Kenya.However, it is still close to impossible to see girls wearing garments that expose too much, as this is considered disrespectful to the community and to herself. Western fashion is a lot more of “Wear what you please because it is your body,” and Kenyan fashion, and African fashion in general, is more of “Wear what you please so long as it is acceptable in public.”Being exposed to fashion across cultures has been a learning experience and taught me that it is easy for cultures to spread globally, but the original ideals of a society may take a long time to shift, if ever.Tracy Awino is a campus reporter for The Plainsman. She can be reached via email at campus@ThePlainsman.com.
Kelsey Tucker, freshman in public relations, has taken her love of fashion to new heights with her Instagram account and blog formerly known as “Monogram Prep,” which showcases her outfits and inspirations of the day. What came with the blog was mostly support from her fans, but also hurtful criticism from the anonymity of social media, prompting Tucker to change her brand from “Monogram Prep” to simply using her name, “Kelsey Tucker.” More than 13,000 followers scroll through her Instagram account for fashion advice according to what she’s wearing.It all started when she decided to post a body shot of her outfit using the hashtag “Outfit of the Day” (#OOTD), and soon enough, the account gained recognition. But her blogging doesn’t stop there. Recently, Tucker said she has gone through a number of life mishaps and isn’t afraid to open up to her fans. “About a year ago, I had written a whole post on my depression, so that went completely off topic, but it inspired people and that kind of helped me,” Tucker said. “I didn’t want to be someone that you just look at for fashion. I want to be able to help people with my struggles.”Sara-Kate Bradfield, senior in apparel design and production, grew close to Tucker through their work at an independent fashion magazine. Bradfield said critics usually commented on how her clothes weren’t always sporting a monogram. “She’s not appealing to the younger people anymore,” Bradfield said. “A lot of people don’t realize that she stops her day and she reads every single comment.” A fellow fashion blogger and inspiration to Tucker is Bess Pearson, who runs BellesInBows.com. Pearson hasn’t experienced as much judgment from her followers, but said she knows where Tucker is coming from. “That happens to a lot of people that try to put themselves out there,” Pearson said. “It’s kind of this weird dynamic that social media creates that (fashion bloggers) aren’t (people), they kind of disregard that.”Bradfield also said clothing lines will send Tucker free merchandise for her to promote, although Tucker wants to keep her blog about her personal fashion preferences, making sure not to turn it into a business market. “Kelsey looks at it like, ‘OK, would I actually wear this?’” Bradfield said. “She’s definitely declined people before.” Switching her blog name brought in a more personal aspect for her followers, who now could keep up with Tucker as a person, not just a fashion icon, according to Tucker.“I want to be myself,” Tucker said. “I don’t want to come off as stuck-up or someone who just wants followers for the fun of it. I want to inspire people.” Tucker said she used the adversity she experienced to do a little self-exploration and realized that her passion was in both law and fashion.Last summer, Tucker worked for a small jewelry company in New York City as a public relations intern, learning how people interact with each other in such a competitive market. “She had a new angle on things,” Bradfield said. “She saw a bunch of ins and outs of the industry.” On top of her experience in New York, Tucker faced some personal experience with depression, solidifying her choice to study pre-law and public relations.Tucker credits a lot of her strength in overcoming her battles to her faith and the friends who led her to it. Tucker’s friend Nicole Firing, junior in marine biology, said religion is an important part of Tucker’s life.“Her faith is a big part of who she is,” Firing said. “By her knowing that, nothing can be taken from her. She can stay firm and steady without the negative things coming from the outside.” Tucker is currently taking a semester off at Auburn to get away from distractions and to do some self-reflection before returning next fall. Until then, she spends a large amount of her time blogging and updating her account. “She’s very determined,” Bradfield said. “I love how she is very persistent about it. I can’t wait to see what she does next.”
Despite earning a degree in radio, TV and film, Auburn graduate Amy Whittemore has made a name for herself in fashion. Now director of fashion for luxury brand Valentina Kova, Whittemore is climbing up the New York fashion industry ladder at only 24. Whittemore spoke with The Plainsman about her work.CS: How did you get started in the fashion industry?AW: I was a radio, TV and film major, with a minor in dance. I’ve always been kind of obsessed with magazines, and so I thought I’d transform my degree into magazines. I started applying for jobs in the fashion industry in New York. I had actually never been to New York before I moved here. CS: What was it like when you first found a job in the fashion industry?AW: At first, I just had a three-month unpaid internship. None of the internships in the fashion industry are ever paid, so it’s kind of hard. But I talked to my mom, and I was just like, “I’ll get a second job. I’ll do whatever it takes.” I was actually visiting my best friend in New York and scheduled an interview. I got the internship on the spot and I just never went home. I lived out of a suitcase for about two and a half months. CS: What exactly does your job entail?AW: My official title is director of fashion. I work alongside Valentina. I manage the business side and help to manage everything. It’s kind of funny, because my degree has nothing to do with business. I think a lot of the fashion industry is learning as you go, though. No day is the same. The fashion industry is a tough one. People think it’s all glamorous with fashion and runway shows. The end result is always satisfying, though. CS: What is your favorite part of your job? AW: One, on the day-to-day basis, is meeting people. I have met some of the most incredible, inspiring people. I’ve worked with celebrities, and they are all just normal people. It’s so incredible. They work just as hard as everybody else, if not harder. My other favorite part is doing photo shoots. I think my favorite experience, though, was New York Fashion Week. I don’t think I slept for about four months, but it was so worth it. CS: Do you have any advice for students who are looking to enter the fashion industry?AW: Honestly, I would say just go for it and do whatever you can to make it happen. Work your hardest and try your best, and it will happen. I had just graduated. I had no money saved. A lot of people doubted me, my friends, some of my family. They were all just like, “This is crazy. She’ll be back here soon. She won’t last in New York.” I love New York, and I love everything about it. It’s so easy when you graduate from Auburn to settle and to move to a city close by. It’s what’s comfortable. The biggest thing is to step outside your comfort zone.
Down a long stairwell in the department of theatre sits a room filled with fabrics, mannequins and designs — the costume shop. Every weekday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., costume coordinator Jennifer Salter pores over fabrics, hems and her sewing machine to produce costumes for the department’s shows.
The ping of a metal bat. The smell of fresh hotdogs. The sound of hecklers echoing through the stadium.
Recent Auburn graduate Sheyda Mehrara has been making strides in the world of fashion through her work in public relations with prominent fashion companies such as Michael Kors and the British brand ASOS.
A friend sent me a text message that read, “I wish I had as much confidence with my love life as you do with your wardrobe.”
An Auburn journalism major and alumna in journalism took their love of fashion to a new level when they managed to land internships at their favorite New York magazines.
If you live in a dorm, you know how complicated it can be to cook, mainly because the only sort of kitchen appliance you have is a microwave.
The Halliday-Cary-Pick House was built in the 1940s and is now home to the national headquarters of the Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, the only of its kind in the country.
“We are the people of Praxis, an independent publication by and for the community of Auburn University; our goal is to provide a medium for public expresion for the people of this community.”
UPDATE: April 2: The University has approved a weeklong Humans vs Zombies game. The event will take place from April 6-10 between the hours of 7 a.m.-10 p.m. each day.
Fashion-minded students describe and share their style.
