Archive for ‘February, 2011’

Headshots and Headaches: Actor Auburn Brit Whittle can’t get gigs using his first name

Headshots and Headaches: Actor Auburn Brit Whittle can’t get gigs using his first name

Name your son Crimson, Tyde, or Bear and people will automatically think he’s a redneck.
Name your son Auburn, and people will automatically think he’s putting on airs, at least if he’s an actor.
“They thought I’d made up some pretentious stage name,” laughs Auburn Brit Whittle. “I was like, no, that really is my real name.”

Rod Bramblett vs. Eli Gold in the 2010 Iron Bowl

Rod Bramblett vs. Eli Gold in the 2010 Iron Bowl

This goes out to a Bama fan living in a van down by the river. … Keep Reading: * Awesome old Department of Interior video shows Auburn (and Chewacla) of yesteryear * Harvey Updyke in high school * Could Bieber Fever save the Toomer’s Oaks? * Toomer’s Corner after Punt, Bama, Punt * Bo and [...]

Hoops Report: Unchartered Territory

Hoops Report: Unchartered Territory

The Tigers found themselves in an strange position Wednesday night. They were in the lead.

The “War Eagle” Jeep in Vietnam

The “War Eagle” Jeep in Vietnam

In terms of verifiable Auburn connections and just general toughness, General George S. Patton and his “War Eagle” jeep ain’t got nothin’ on John Rochelle.

Amazing old Deparment of Interior film on Chewacla park shows Auburn of yesteryear

Amazing old Deparment of Interior film on Chewacla park shows Auburn of yesteryear

If we may get our Stefon on, this Department of the Interior film on the creation of Auburn’s Chewacla State Park has it all: advice from Horace Greeley, dismantled mills, reenactments of the Gay 90s, “charming young farmer-ettes,” the hardest exposed rock in the United States, waterfalls, beautiful bridle trails, sunbathing 1930s coeds, and look [...]

Auburn alum-esque Paul McDonald makes it to “American Idol’s” Top 24

Auburn alum-esque Paul McDonald makes it to “American Idol’s” Top 24

The rumors were true, the vocals truer — Grand Magnolia’s frontman on his way to becoming the next American Idol.

Bama SGA President explains “unity tree” response to Toomer’s oaks poisoning

Bama SGA President explains “unity tree” response to Toomer’s oaks poisoning

Student leaders of bother Auburn University and the University of Alabama held a joint press conference Wednesday afternoon in front of Samford Hall to announce what is being hailed as a joint venture of “mutual respect.” In response to last week’s news that an Alabama fan poisoned the two iconic oaks at Toomer’s Corner in [...]

“Toomer’s Cellobration” returning to The Corner

“Toomer’s Cellobration” returning to The Corner

Those who missed last week’s spontaneous (car) horn ‘n’ cello symphony at Toomer’s Corner are in luck.

Spike 80DF easy to use, available on eBay

Spike 80DF easy to use, available on eBay

Four pounds of Spike 80DF will cost you $160. Twenty-five pounds will cost you $350. Five pounds will take care of an entire acre.
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Portrait of the Poisoner as a Young Man: Harvey Updyke, 1965

Portrait of the Poisoner as a Young Man: Harvey Updyke, 1965

Ever-circling vultures that we are, TWER was able to acquire what is almost certainly a high school photo of Harvey Updyke. You’re welcome.

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