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Miss Auburn University
Rebecca Hart, a Sophomore majoring in Communication Disorders was crowned Miss Auburn University 2010 last Friday night. I got an exclusive interview with the newly crowned Miss AU after the pageant. It was quite an exciting evening; even Aubie stopped by for a special performance. Rebecca was awarded a scholarship worth one year of tuition, and she will go on to compete in Miss Alabama in June.
Haiti Receives World Wide Support
According to the United Nations, 609,000 Haitians are living on the streets because of severe damage to their homes. And just after one week since the 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti, relief organizations world-wide have provided aid to support the devastated country. The American Red Cross infiltrated the affected areas surrounding Port AU Prince, Haiti in an effort to provide relief to those injured, homeless and without anything.
The global effort to rebuild the nation of Haiti will take years to revive, however, individuals and organizations throughout the world, and even locally, within the Auburn area, have take the initiative to donate even the smallest amount of money to contribute to medical supplies, anti-biotics, shelter, clothes, food and water.
Remember Graduation Details!
This week from Jan 25th to Jan 29th is the precious time seniors have to finalize graduation. Cap and Gowns can be ordered, as well as invitations and samples of what the Auburn Diploma will look like. It's just another happy but sad reminder that our time as Seniors is coming to a quick end. Every Senior worries about the future and what it's going to be like to hit the "real" world. Some will call it bitter sweet, some will cry and some will celebrate, but all of us will join the Auburn Family.
Auburn Students "Help Haiti with One Dollar"
Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity is hosting the "Help Haiti with One Dollar" relief fundraiser. The event will take place in the New Student Center and Lowder College of Business from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, until Friday, January 23. The fundraiser asks students and faculty to contribute one dollar or more if they wish.
There are roughly 25,000 students on Auburn's campus, if each person contributes just one dollar, that's 25,000 dollars given to help those who have had their lives shattered by the devastating Earthquake in Haiti.
All proceeds will go to the American Red Cross.
For additional information, contact:
Olabiyi Dipeolu
Delta Sigma Pi, V.P of Professional Events
dipeooa@auburn.edu
"Auburn's Got Talent" Do you?
WLTZ NBC 38 in Columbus, Georgia is teaming up with 99.9 KATE FM and EAGLE 93.9 in Auburn, Alabama to give local residents and students a chance at stardom with “WLTZ’s Got Talent” competition. "WLTZ's Got Talent" winner will have the opportunity to perform for the producers of the NBC hit show, America’s Got Talent!
The contest will take place at Village Mall in Auburn, Friday, January 29th from 11 a.m.-3p.m. CST. Contestants can register online at www.wltz.com. Contest is limited to 38 entries and the deadline to enter is midnight on Friday, January 22.
Winning act will go on to audition for producers of America’s Got Talent in Atlanta in February.
For more information, contact:
Miller Robson
WLTZ NBC 38 Promotions
706.561.3838
miller@wltz.com
Auburn Comes Up Short in Kentucky Thriller
The Auburn Men's team lost in heartbreaking fashion to number two ranked Kentucky 67-72. Auburn has lost three straight and seven of their eight vs. ranked opponents. Jeff Lebo on the hot seat?
Auburn Idol Final Round
The final round of Auburn Idol was an exciting ending to a fantastic competition. Each of the final 5 contestants sang two songs to show case their skills. After everyone sang the judges narrowed the top 5 to two singers, Shanna Henderson and Brandon Morgan. With tension building and silence throughout the room, Brandon Morgan was named Auburn Idol and the crowd went crazy. The Auburn Hotel and conference center, MIX 96.7 and other sponsors provided the grand prize of 10,000 dollars.
All the contestants did a wonderful job and should be proud of themselves. Thank you Auburn Hotel and Conference center for letting Eagle Eye TV get footage of this event, you truly know how to throw a party!
Miles Murphy: Hitchhiker
Most Auburn Students packed up their cars and drove themselves home for Thanksgiving. However, one student had very different plans for his week-long break. Miles Murphy VI, a Journalism Major, decided to hitchhike halfway across the country. He got a fellow student to drop him off at a truck stop in Mobile, Alabama and from there he hitched rides all the way to San Antonio, Texas. His goal was to make it in time to see his sister get married, and he managed to reach his destination the day before the wedding. I have the exclusive interview with Miles, in which he talks about his experiences on the open road.
Tigers to Take on WildCats
Auburn Tigers are set to take the Northwestern Wildcats in this years Outback bowl. This came as a surprise as Wisconsin had been a rumored match-up. This is the first time the two teams have met and both had solid last games.
Auburn showed strong to the the number 2 Alabama and Northwestern won the upset against 24 ranked Wisconsin 33-31. Northwestern is looking for its first post-season win since the Rosebowl in 1949.
Arby Fields is the WildCats leading rusher with 294 yds and 5 touchdowns. The Northwestern defense gives up an average of 123.5 rushing yards a game and they are tied ninth in the FBS with 16 interceptions.
Auburn Idol Competition Heats Up as Contestants Dwindle Down
The competition narrowed on Friday evening as the top 15 remaining finalists battled it out on stage to advance to the third elimination round of competition. The 10 best performers will advance to the third elimination round, which is taking place on Friday, December 11th at 7:00 p.m.
The top 10 contestants moving to the third round of competition are as follows, in no particular order:
Giuendolyn Glover
DJ Scaife
Jazmen Smith
Brandon Morgan
Wendy Hamme
Dan Cater
Ben Thomas
Brianna Gilliam
Shanna Henderson
Wade Young