The Loveliest Village

Jazmine Maddox is the Black Student Union (BSU) President at Auburn University. The group of students that she leads is in charge of the Tiger Stomp step show that occurs every spring semester.

Stepping incorporates all types of movement including cheerleading, military, and drill-team moves, especially the call and response element inherent with those forms. That aspect is important to aid with the energy of step. Stepping is deeply rooted in African American culture through fraternities and sororities. It has also been described by some as a display of organizational unity.

There will be many groups competing in Tiger Stomp this year. Attendees will also see performances by Opelika Middle School’s Step Team, The RipTide Dance Troup from the University of Alabama and Auburn’s own AU Rhythm. The grand prize winner will receive $2,000 and the runner-up with win $1,000.

This year, Tiger Stomp will be held at the Student Activities Center on Friday, March 7 at 7:00.

Admission for Auburn students is $5 in advance and $10 the day of the show and the general public is $15 in advance and $20 the day of the show.

 

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obert Glover is a junior from Marietta, Ga and is a member of Phi Beta Sigma. His story is about how they’re getting ready for homecoming weekend.  They have several events planned for the weekend on anad around campus.

Glover said this time of year is so hectic and time consuming, but the end results make every minute worth it. He and other members are particiapting in the NPHC homecoming stepshow tomorrow night in the Student Activities Center and they are hosting a party after the stepshow.

When I asked Glover what homecoming mean to him he said it’s like a reunion. A time to catch up with old friends and reminisce on the good ole days. It’s so much going on around the whole campus. It’s just a time to unloose and unwind and enjoy all the festivites. 

 

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he Student Activities Center looked like it had been transformed into a scene from Happy Days.  Popular songs from the 1950’s, such as “Rock Around the Clock,â€? blared from the loudspeakers throughout the night. The atmosphere in the auditorium went wonderfully with the theme of this year’s Miss Glomerata pageant, which was “Rockin’ Round the Plains.â€? (more…)

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This past Tuesday, October 16 at the Student Activities Center UPC brought famous comedian Jim Gaffigan to perform for Auburn University students. The show was a hit, with 2,250 tickets selling out by Monday morning.

Jim Gaffigan is one of the most popular touring comedians in the U.S. He has made numerous appearances on CBS’ Late Show with David Letterman and NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien. He also has a recent one hour Comedy Central Special, and CD and DVD named, “Beyond the Pale.�
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One word describes sorority recruitment, energy. From the moment potential new members walk down the stairs to visit sororities to sisters staying up late nights preparing for the next day, energy fills these girls.

Auburn University’s Panhellenic Council held Recruitment from August 7 to August 13 last month. 1181 Auburn women signed up for sorority recruitment, of those, 1161 showed up.

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