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The University Program Council (UPC) of Auburn University announces the spring semester’s concert event, Ben Harper and The Relentless7 with opening act, Citizens Cope.
The concert is free to Auburn students with their AU student ID and is not open to the general public.
“In my four years at Auburn, this is by far the biggest concert UPC has ever thrown,” said Virginia Smith, Auburn University senior. “I’m really excited. I’ve always loved Ben Harper and never gotten the chance to see him in con… Continue

“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”
Whether we like to admit it or not, the cliché is true.
While studying and learning the fundamentals of public relations is the backbone of your career, networking will be the most important factor for “getting your feet wet” in this crazy and hectic world of PR.
Connections matter and networking is the name of the game in public relations.
It is not unfair either to say this either. Think about it as if if you were a prospective employer: would you r… Continue

Instant messaging. Blogs. Wikis. Social networking sites. Cell phones. All of these allow us to communicate with each other—wherever, whenever.
These technologies are rapidly changing our personal relationships. Is this a good or a bad thing?
In today’s modernized world it seems like the only way to keep in touch with people is through technology. Almost everything we do revolves around the Internet.
People are “always on,” whether it be through their cell phones or a social networking sites.
It… Continue

For many college students, owning a dog is a dream true. However, most students can not meet the full time needs of owning man’s best friend.

The Lee County Humane Society (LCHS) offers a program where volunteers become foster homes to animals, mainly puppies, in the Lee County area while they find a permanent home.

Currently the shelter has approximately 40 puppies and dogs available for adoption, according to Becky Thomas, the LCHS foster coordinator.

A foster parent provides a temporary ho… Continue

Mary Olivia Holt is waiting in the carpool line at Wright’s Mill Elementary waiting to pick up Cameron and Cici Gunn.

The two children call her their big sister, yet they are not related.

Holt is their big sister through Project Uplift, a youth mentoring program on Auburn’s campus.

Project Uplift began in 1973 and is a part of the Lee County Youth Development Center. The program began in order to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency and build self-esteem.

Since the opening, more than 5,50… Continue