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Auburn University's University Program Council (UPC) put on a campus 'talent show' at the Starbucks in the Student Center. Stand-up Comedians, poets, and musicians all came out to show their talents to the local Auburn students. Over 20 people performed for the entertainment of their fellow Tigers!
As the event continued into the night, the audience continued to grow; eventually filling the entire Starbuck's foyer. UPC representative Glendinning Johnston talks about the importance of putting on small events like 'Open Mic Night' to unify the school's community, as well as giving the talented youth somewhere to showcase their abilities!

August

17 Screen on the Green – AUSC Greenspace – 8pm

19 Finesse Mitchell Comedian – AUSC Ballroom – 7:30 pm

20 Block Party- AUSC Greenspace – 6:30pm

24 Committee Interest Meeting - AUSC 2227 - 4 & 5 pm

25 Committee Interest Meeting- AUSC 2227- 3:30pm

26 Self-Defense Workshop- AUSC Ballroom – 5pm*

31 Open Mic Night- AUSC Starbuck- 7pm

September

02 Cooking Workshop – Spidle- 5pm*

09 Auburn vs. Mississippi State Live Feed- AUSC Greenspace – 6:30pm

17 Battle of the Bands – AUSC Greenspace – 7pm*

23 Tiger Nights – Tiger Mania Tailgate – AUSC Greenspace – 5-10pm

24 Dinner & Dancing – AUSC Ballroom – 7pm

27 Dance Crew Showcase - (Location TBA) – 7 pm

This Saturday is the opening weekend of Auburn Football. With thousands of fans getting ready to pour into the Loveliest Village on the Plains, Auburn businesses are getting ready for the crowds. I stopped by fan-favorite, J&M bookstore, to see what was in stock for this Saturday. CEO of J&M, Trey Johnston, is ready and excited with t-shirts, hats, decals and tattoos! The Hotel at Auburn University is also bracing for a huge crowd. It's completely booked for the entire football season. Managing Director, Hans van der Reijden, took a moment to talk about big events planned at the Hotel for this weekend. War Eagle!

Eagle Eye TV is introducing a brand new television show this fall, and we are looking for the perfect on-air personality! This show, called "The Prowl," will have a talk show format and be filmed Tuesday nights. No prior television experience is needed. Auditions/interviews will be held September 7th and 9th between 2 and 5 PM. Sign up in the Eagle Eye studio, 1105 AU Student Center. The deadline for signing up is Friday, September 4. For more information, please contact kjohnson@eagleeyetv.com.

AUBURN, Ala. – The Viper Motorcycle Company is announcing its plans to begin manufacturing motorcycles in Auburn, Alabama. The company will move its operation from Minnesota to Auburn as soon as possible with full production beginning in 2011. A brand new facility in Auburn Technology Park West will become the new headquarters and production facility for Viper Motorcycle Company. Company officials expect the creation of 100 new jobs in Auburn over the next two years.

In the last few moments before Finals officially arrived, Auburn students piled into RBD Library for a "Flash Mob Rave." Complete with techno music, glowsticks, costumes, and even Aubie, this rave was hot! Literally. We steamed up the windows. After the music ran out, students broke out into Auburn cheers and chants. As one student put it, "War Damn Rave!"

Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, gave a speech on "Leadership in the Face of Change and Crisis" at Auburn University today. Giuliani was the first speaker to be brought to Auburn by SGA's 'Perspective on the Plains' lecture series. Before he addressed the crowd in Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum, Giuliani held a press conference. He took the opportunity to talk about his personal experiences as a leader, 9/11, and his thoughts on the ongoing fight against terrorism. Eagle Eye has the exclusive footage.

Former mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani will speak on "Principled Leadership in the Face of Change and Crisis," Monday, May 3, at 7 p.m. in Auburn University's Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum.

This lecture is part of Perspectives on the Plains, a student-led lecture series founded last year as a part of the vision of the Student Government Association. The goal of the organization is to provide Auburn students the opportunity to hear prominent and well-respected speakers who represent a variety of viewpoints and life experiences.

More than 400 students came to the Auburn Hotel and Conference Center for a chance to see Michael Wekall and Ryan Leander get a hug from Taylor Swift on Monday. They completed their final challenge, Singing "You Belong with Me." The entire auditorium burst out in excitement as the song ended and Taylor Swift entered the building. She then delivered the well deserved hugs and went on to perform two of her top hits. Click here to watch the entire event!

Miss Auburn University, Rebecca Hart, organized a concert benefiting Children's Miracle Network while promoting music in the Auburn community. The money raised from tickets will go to Columbus Regional Hospital, which is part of Children's Miracle Network. Rebecca performed alongside other Auburn students, and took time during the concert to talk about her platform, Music Matters. Her platform emphasizes the importance of music education in schools. Rebecca will be competing in Miss Alabama this Summer, while continuing to represent Auburn University.