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The Waterfall

By Brandon Hunt* There is a peacefulness to the outside. One that calms, one that comforts, one that assures everything will be alright in the end. It is through this peacefulness that humans are recreated. Before laptops that this essay is being written on, before the cars that take students to…

ContributorNovember 18, 2024

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Nature is a Luxury

By Nile Wilson* Fig tree from Nile's back yard. Many childhood memories of the Philippines escape me, but the moments I do remember with vivid detail are those spent surrounded by nature. I spent my early childhood in the family compound owned by my paternal grandparents. Despite its location in…

ContributorNovember 18, 2024

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Oyster Aquaculture in the Gulf of Mexico

By Kayla Boyd* OysterGro floating cages at an oyster farm north of Dauphin Island, ALPhoto Credit: Kayla Boyd It is impossible to stand on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico coastline and not be in awe of its beauty and history. From the sand dunes to the marsh, the…

ContributorApril 4, 2024

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Eastern Grip

By Savanna Wooten* “I can’t. I’ll be in California.” For the better part of twenty years, this was my braggadocious excuse for missing holiday parties and summer birthdays. My way of letting others know I was trading humidity for heat, relief for “real” mountains, NASCAR for culture, y’all for you…

ContributorApril 4, 2024

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Sustaining Our Southern Roots

By Luke Perko* The Duck River during the summerPhoto credit: Sam Duffy Growing up in Tennessee, the summers were hot and humid. You would find my friends and I swimming in the Duck River. Despite its nickname - the “Dirty Duck” - we cooled off in its brown murky waters.…

ContributorApril 4, 2024

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The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education 2023 Conference

By Jesse Teel* Jesse in Boston I attended The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) annual conference in Boston at the end of October. The timing was perfect for a visit to Boston, with many trees displaying vibrant autumn colors, a hint of winter in the…

ContributorJanuary 19, 2024

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Electric Vehicle Showcase – An Electric Atmosphere for An Electric Event

By Patricia Barnes* Auburn University’s Electric Vehicle Showcase had a wonderful turn out on September 22nd, 2023. The event kicked off on a beautiful evening, showcasing 18 different electric vehicles (EVs). From the iconic Tesla to the new Ford F150 Lightning pickup truck, to motorbikes and cycle bikes, a wide…

ContributorDecember 1, 2023

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Parks for People

By Binita Mahato A stroll through Town Creek Park, Auburn AL in Spring 2023 (credit: author) I vividly remember my parents visiting from India last spring. Every weekend, we would stroll in one of the parks in Auburn. For me, this was an everyday activity. For my parents, however, it…

ContributorSeptember 15, 2023

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Age Well- Connect With Olli

By Scott Bishop The Baby Boomers – the generation born into post-World War II America between 1946 and 1964 --are now referred to in some circles as “the gray tsunami.” From the housing market to technology and innovation, the societal impacts of the largest generation in history are myriad. One…

ContributorSeptember 8, 2023

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Employee Health Resources at Auburn University

By Patrick JohnstonAuburn University offers multiple resources to employees and their dependents to help sustain and enhance their physical, psychological, and emotional health. The website, thrive!, features many of these resources. A couple of examples are featured below. Uprise Employees are encouraged to check out the content from Uprise, our…

ContributorSeptember 6, 2023

The Waterfall

Nature is a Luxury

Oyster Aquaculture in the Gulf of Mexico

Eastern Grip

Sustaining Our Southern Roots

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education 2023 Conference

Electric Vehicle Showcase – An Electric Atmosphere for An Electric Event

Parks for People

Age Well- Connect With Olli

Employee Health Resources at Auburn University

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