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I was privileged enough to be a bridesmaid in one of my best friends’ weddings this past weekend. The bride and groom, both Auburn graduates, are originally from Tuscaloosa. The thought of a crimson and white wedding was never in the picture for these two and that was bla… Continue

As finals start to roll around, we start to freak out. Everyone turns into super student and starts trying to fix whatever mess they created over the course of the semester. It happens every semester.

The stress is usually brought on by all-nighters and cramming on top of an abundance of end-of-the-year festivities. Trying to juggle it all and still come out with a good grade can be overwhelming, but there are a few simple tips that can help you stay calm and focused this final exam season.

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We’ve all been there. You go to class and with each day that passes, you wonder how you are going to apply this to your job in the real world. Fortunately for public relations students at Auburn University, there is a class that allows you to apply everything you’ve learned. The class is PRCM 4090: PR Campaigns.

The name itself sounds intimidating. For most public relations students I have talked to, it is a complete mystery walking in the class the first day. No one really knows what to expect… Continue

Who doesn’t like live music and who doesn’t like the feeling you get when you’ve just helped someone out? No one! This Tuesday, March 31, the community of Auburn will have the opportunity to do both things: listen to good music with their friends, all while helping out others. That is because the Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority will be holding their spring philanthropy event, Wing Jam.

Tuesday will mark the 8th annual Wing Jam. Wing Jam is set up like a glorified talent show. Contestants disp… Continue

You can’t turn anywhere today without seeing, hearing about or feeling the effects of the weak economy. This stands true for almost every line of work. Although everyone is struggling, there is one group feeling a little extra burn these days. They are the future of our children, our educators. The weakened economy is causing schools to have to cut faculty and staff back to a minimum.

The cuts aren’t just affecting current teachers, but also students who are about to graduate and head into the… Continue