“We learned more from a 3-minute record, baby than we ever learned in school.” -Bruce Springsteen I’m not as anti-school as the Boss, but I do have to admit that his general sentiment is true. With graduation little more than a week away, I offer this advice to my freshman self. Simply put, college is much […]
Author: Eric Callaghan
Why You Should Major in PR
If you graduate high school and decide to go to college thereafter, there’s a lot of pressure on you to choose a major right away. “Major in a STEM field, you’ll make a lot of money!” some say. “Major in something that will get you a job, minor in something that you love,” say […]
Colorado Spring Break 2016 – My PR Plan
Auburn’s upcoming spring break marks the last one of my college career. While friends and coworkers are heading southbound to the beach or a tropical cruise (or both), my girlfriend and I are headed west to experience a state neither of us have been to, Colorado. Now, you don’t just travel somewhere and wander off […]
Planning a Campaign can be like Planning your Valentine’s Day
As I near the end of my college career, there’s one word that keeps popping up in conversation: plan. “What’s your plan after graduating? Where are you planning to work? Do you plan on moving back home?” Most of these questions are met with a shrugged “I’m not quite sure yet,” in response from me since I’m […]
An Indian SummerNight Downtown Art Walk Social Media Release
PITCH Downtown Auburn will host An Indian SummerNight Downtown Art Walk from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, October 9. The art walk will feature the works of local and regional artists, live music, street performances, children’s activities, a barbecue sauce and cornbread contest, and downtown merchants open late and offering specials to customers. […]
Best Practices for Home Gardens During Winter
AUBURN, Alabama– Trees are losing their leaves, brisk temperatures continue to drop and holiday decorations are popping up around town. Winter is coming quickly, but for home gardeners that does not mean it is time to head indoors. There are several best practices for home gardens during winter. Planting cover crops, keeping your garden clean and mulching […]
Cooking on a Budget
AUBURN, Ala. — There is a common misconception in American society that you can eat cheap or you can eat healthy, but not both. In reality, this is not true. Healthy cooking on a budget is not impossible, it just takes planning, self-control and research. “That’s just been ingrained in our minds that eating healthy is […]
Auburn, a Concertgoer’s Dream
One may not immediately think of Auburn as a prime location to attend music concerts. Your author certainly did not as an incoming freshman. Sure, Auburn has big acts come through from time to time, such as Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan and recently Kesha, but it is not an every weekend event by […]
7 Lessons I’ve Learned Through My Internship
Many colleges are beginning to require their students to complete an internship before graduating. Auburn is no exception. Many majors now include an internship as part of the curriculum. Internships offer a real-world experience for students and recent graduates where they can apply what they have learned in class to a professional setting. This experience […]
An Indian SummerNight Downtown Art Walk Event Preview
On Friday from 6 to 9:30 p.m., downtown Auburn will host An Indian SummerNight Downtown Art Walk. The art walk will feature the works of local and regional artists, live music, street performances, children’s activities, a barbecue sauce and cornbread contest, and downtown merchants open late and offering specials to customers.