The Auburn Circle

Do you ever wonder where the witty tweets and FB posts come from? Well, it’s your lucky day! Meet one of the Circle’s wonderful PR ladies, Elizabeth Segarra!

Name: Elizabeth Segarra

Major: Public Relations

Year: Junior

Elizabeth’s Five Favorites: 

1. Coffee

2. Choir

3. Cereal

4. Days that are 65 degrees and sunny

5. Sweatshirts without hoods

Q: If you could be any Disney character, who would you be? 

A: Mike Wazowski

Q: What was the last book that you read? 

A: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Q: What’s your favorite Circle tweet? 

A: “I’ve developed a new philosophy. I only dread one day at a time.” -Charlie Brown

Q: If you were a cereal, what type would you be and why? 

A: I would definitely be Little Bites, because I’m small. They are the perfect balance of sweet and satisfying!

Q: So, I hear you live with our Editor-in-Chief, Shelby. What’s one of your favorite things about living with the editor? 

A: I like how we sing Taylor Swift really loud together.

Q: What’s your favorite part about working for the Circle? 

A: I love the people that I work with!

Q: What’s your favorite piece from past Circles? 

A: love thief by Rachel Davis

What has everyone been talking about in the office this week?

1. How much we want spring break back. Spring break is just a tease.

2. March Madness. Well, we’ve been talking about it, but we don’t really know what exactly we’re saying. We have to ask Derek about sports if we really want to know…

3. No Impact Week. No Impact Week is an international initiative designed to promote sustainability by challenging people to live lifestyles that are better for them and for the environment. Have you been going green this week?

4. It’s official. The Toomer’s Oaks will be cut down April 23. The last rolling of the trees will be Saturday, April 20. All of us are devastated, especially Kristen. Someone should comfort her and read her The Giving Tree.

5. The BIG Event. This Saturday hundreds of Auburn students will be out serving the community. Rain or shine, students will be meeting at 8 a.m. to receive their assigned work location. Shelby and Elizabeth will be there! Will you?

Happy Friday! Have a great weekend.

Writing in a journal is one of my favorite ways to organize my thoughts. In my journals, I like to make lists, to recap my day, to jot down my musings, to keep track of my spending, and more. Most of what I write is private and never, ever intended to be seen by any eyes but my own.

In the winter 1982 issue of The Circle, however, Paul Roberts shares some of his most contemplative journal entries about college life. I think that with Spring Break fondly residing in the not too distant past, Circle readers can relate to this excerpt about Greek socials.

“Now I’m a fun guy or at least try to be, but occasionally I have the urge to analyze one of the hallowed institutions among Greeks at college campuses. Yes, I’m speaking of the ever popular, always crazy social. I believe socials are not to be enjoyed so much as they are to be endured. First, one’s body must endure severe attacks of alcohol and hours of relentless, contortive dancing. The mind is also attacked with wave after wave of bizarre rock and roll at dangerous decibels. Next the house must endure excessive spillage of drinks and continuous fits of rearranged and thrown furniture. Furthermore, pledges must endure the monumental task of restoration early the next morning. Greeks are not the only ones who must survive the socials. Neighbors must overcome loud music and misplaced people in their shrubbery. Police must handle not only jail-bound drunks, but also a parking problem that puts the Rubik’s Cube to shame. Finally, teachers must endure the socialite student’s poor attempt to attend class the next morning. Excuse my bitterness, but my alarm clock just woke me from a social I enjoyed– ah endured– last night.”

What do Microsoft Word, cookies and Sherlock Holmes all have in common?

They are all some of Matthew Pollock’s favorite things! If you’re curious about who reads all of the fiction submissions, get to know Matthew, one of the Circle’s fiction editors.

Name: Matthew Pollock

Majors: Creative Writing and Spanish

Year: Sophomore

Matthew’s Favorite Five:

1. Sherlock Holmes

2. Dr. Who

3. Microsoft Word

4. Cookies

5. Rain

Q: If you had a theme song, what would it be? 

A: Jingle Bells

Q: What was the last book that you read? 

A: A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson

Q: If you were a fictional character, who would you be? 

A: Jain Farstrider

Q: If you were a character out of Star Wars, what color would your lightsaber be and why? 

A: White, because nobody has that color yet

Q: What’s your favorite part about working for the Circle? 

A: I get to work with other writing nerds and read all of the interesting fiction pieces that people submit.

Q: What’s your favorite piece from past Circles? 

A: Makes Your Heart Move by Paul Vance is my favorite from past Circles, although there are some really wonderful things coming out in this semester’s issue!

As our readers may know, The Circle accepts art submissions of all kinds, including fashion. In the Spring 2005 edition, Lindsay Butler shows off her thriftiness and pragmatic art skills as she explains how to make your own paper dress. Check it out!

If you’ve submitted a fiction piece to the Circle (there has been a lot of fiction this year,) here is one of the lovely fiction editors that reviews your submissions.

Name: Alicia Jackson

Major: English literature

Year: Junior

Alicia’s Favorite Five: 

1. Lucille Ball

2. Charlize Theron

3. The movie Argos

4. Cheesecake

5. The color purple

Q: If you were an ice cream flavor, what would you be? 

A: Americone Dream

Q: Who is your favorite Nickelodeon character?

A: Tommy Pickles

Q: If you were a superhero, which one would you be?

A: Iron Man

Q: Do you have a favorite play? 

A: Death of a Salesman

Q: What’s your favorite part about working for the Circle?

A: I love to read all of the cool stuff that comes our way.

Q: What’s your favorite piece in recent Circles?

A: “Tickle Me Pink”

Yesterday Cary Bayless came into the office to meet with a staff member and workshop his poem. Cary was also published in the poetry section of the magazine last semester. We love to see returning authors!

Check out his poem from the last issue of The Circle. Today is Friday, who is going to spend some time at Sky Bar this weekend? We know midterms have been exhausting. Only five more days of classes until Spring Break!

Midterm season means high stress. Instead of coping with a bag of Cheetos or succumbing to a mental breakdown, try reading instead.

Studies show that reading is a powerful stress reducer. In fact, research suggests that a mere six minutes of reading can reduce stress levels by more than two thirds! That sounds like a stress-reducing tactic worth trying.

“But I don’t have time to find a newspaper or go home to retrieve the book that’s been sitting on my bedside table for a month,” you might say. Not to worry. Last semester’s issue of The Circle is now available online.

Take a break from your stressful studies, and instead of checking Facebook again, check out our Fall 2012 issue here.

Don’t let stress get the best of you! Read!

Have you sent us any photography, art or graphic designs? Or have you admired the lovely art spreads in the Circle?

Meet one of our wonderful art/photography/graphic design editors, Derek!

Name: Derek Herscovici

Major: Journalism

Year: Junior

Derek’s  Five Favorites:  

1. Godly and Creme’s song “Cry”

2. Endless Summer

3. The rain

4. Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment

5. Wes Anderson movies

Q: If you were a type of pizza, what kind would you be? 

A: The meaty pizza

Q:If you had a theme song, what would it be? 

A:The Hawaii 5-o intro

Q:What would your dream job be? 

A: I would love to work for a film company

Q:Using a scale of 1 to 10, rate yourself on how weird you are. 

A: 8

Q: What’s your favorite part about working at the Circle?

A: My favorite part is being in contact with such interesting and creative people on a daily basis.

Q: What’s your favorite piece from past Circles?

A: Daria

It’s finally Friday!! The Circle staff members have been reading submissions all week long. Thanks to YOU, we received 253 submissions.

Check out those stacks!

Fiction: 29

Non-Fiction: 9

Poetry: 83

Photography: 84

Art: 23

Graphic Design: 14

Other: 8

Reviewing submissions in the office

We can’t wait to start building the magazine!