http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village en MES0016@auburn.edu Copyright 2012 2012-02-01T00:23:07+00:00 http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/a-cabaret-a-perfectly-marvelous-show/ http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/a-cabaret-a-perfectly-marvelous-show/#When:23:23:07Z Theatergoers attending opening night of Cabaret may not realize this, but three months of grueling rehearsals, sweat and tears went into the production they are about to see.Theatergoers attending opening night of Cabaret may not realize this, but three months of grueling rehearsals, sweat and tears went into the production they are about to see. Find more videos like this on The Loveliest Village “Cabaret” is set in 1931 in Berlin, just as the Nazi Party is rising to power. In order to escape the turmoil of the outside world, patrons and performers seek haven in the Kit Kat Klub, a seedy hangout run by the Master of Ceremonies. Rachel Pair, a sophomore in musical theater, is excited for audiences to see the show. “This is something the department has wanted to do for several years now so it’s very exciting to be a part of it,” said Pair. Pair, no stranger to the Auburn stage, has previously appeared in “Light in the Piazza” and “The Marvelous Wonderettes.” “In ‘Cabaret’, I play Fräulein Kost, who I would consider the villain of the show. She lets a few secrets slip that ends up being the demise of several characters,” said Pair. In order to be ready for a February opening, auditions were held in November. Director Chase Bringardner had to fill seven principle roles, plus Kit Kat girls and boys and an energetic ensemble. “The audition process was very intense. This is a heavy dance show so we had a lot of dancers come out to audition,” said Pair. With opening night a little less than a month away, Pair said the cast is already working on complete run-throughs without their scripts. This comes as no surprise since the cast has rehearsals every night and Sunday afternoons. In order to get people to connect with their roles, Dr.Bringardner made the cast develop background stories for their characters to help them better understand the parts they would be playing. “When I developed Fräulein Kost’s background, it made me feel bad for her. Even though she is the villain she really has a sad story to tell,” said Pair. The show is set in two locations, the Kit Kat Klub and Fräulein Schneider’s boarding house. Audiences may be surprised by the pace of the show and should expect to be on the edge of their seats by the end of the first act. “The song ‘Tomorrow Belongs To Me’ at the end of Act 1 is a turning point with several characters in the show,” said Pair. “The second act is only about 25 minutes long, so everything starts spiraling down after that.” Audiences should not expect a happy musical the whole time, because this show is different from many of the play Auburn has done in the past. “There is excitement and romance, but there is also tragedy that matches the time period the show is set," said Pair. Cabaret runs Feb. 23-25 & Feb. 28-March 3 at 7:30 p.m. and
Feb. 26 at 2:30 p.m. at the AU Theatre. For ticket information visit http://www.cla.auburn.edu/theatre/. Marci Solomon 2012-01-31T23:23:07+00:00 http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/kids-get-crafty/ http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/kids-get-crafty/#When:23:13:48Z Instead of sleeping in on Saturday morning, local children have been rising and shining to have hands-on experiences with art.Instead of sleeping in on Saturday morning, local children have been rising and shining to have hands-on experiences with art. The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art hosted Saturday art club this past Saturday as part of their promises of freedom exhibit. Children ages K-12 toured the museum’s gallery and then made their own clay sculptures. Andrew Henley, education curator for the museum, said the Saturday art club program has been going on since he began working at the museum in 2007. “Today we looked at promises of freedom, which is our exhibition that is open right now,” Henley said. “Then we had the kids think about what freedom means and what sort of symbols they would use to express freedom.” Henley said having the children view the museum’s artwork gives them an educational experience they may not get otherwise in the classroom. “We try to bring in interesting things, artworks and ideas that engage the children and encourage dialogue,” Henley said. “After viewing what artworks are on display, we usually bring them in to the main gallery where they can do a hands-on project that relates t o the exhibit.” The program began as an initiative to bring an educational resource to the community, Henley said. The club meets every few weeks during the school year and more during the summer months. “I hope to expand the program not only with the content, but with the number of visitors,” Henley said. In past sessions, children have worked with jewelry making, glass, sculpture and computer casting. “Part of the mission of the museum is to foster the transformative experience of art,” Henley said. “There’s a big push for us to have community outreach and I’m passionate about the idea that kids need this.” One of the most rewarding aspects of the program, Henley said, is seeing children return each Saturday and apply what they’ve learned. “When I first came here, there were a couple of days where we would only have one or two students,” Henley said. “But now, seeing the program change and grow and seeing students come back with more knowledge and understanding, it’s really a wonderful thing.” The next Saturday art club will meet Feb. 4 at 10 am. Children will look at floral prints of John James Audubon and then make some flowers of our own. For more information about the program, call (334) 844-3486. Sarah Cook 2012-01-31T23:13:48+00:00 http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/the-23rd-annual-daddy-daughter-date-night/ http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/the-23rd-annual-daddy-daughter-date-night/#When:23:13:22Z Get your dancing shoes ready! The 23rd Annual Daddy Daughter Date Night is Feb. 9-11 at the Lexington Hotel and University Convention Center on South College Street. Dads and their daughters, 12 and younger, will enjoy a special evening full of dancing, refreshments, pictures and some surprises.Get your dancing shoes ready! The 23rd Annual Daddy Daughter Date Night is Feb. 9-11 at the Lexington Hotel and University Convention Center on South College Street. Dads and their daughters ,12 and younger ,will enjoy a special evening full of dancing, refreshments, pictures and some surprises. Find more videos like this on The Loveliest Village This year’s theme, “Pretty and Pink,” will include endless amounts of pink. Dana Stewart, Special Programs Coordinator for the City of Auburn says there will be flowers, heart-shaped balloons, a fountain of cakes by GiGi’s Cupcakes and pink decorations everywhere. Something new to look forward to is an appearance from the new Chick-fil-A baby cow dressed in pink for the Date Night. Other features to expect include a dance contest, an electric slide dance by the dads and goodie bags to take home. Brock Parker, Multimedia Specialist for the Office of Communications and Marketing at Auburn University is attending this year’s event for the third time with his daughter Alyssa. “Alyssa is a bright energetic girl who loves Disney Princesses, the Fresh Beat Band and dressing up. She’s definitely a frilly girl, but she’s a daddy’s girl,” Parker said. “I like doing it because I get to be with my daddy,” said 6-year-old Alyssa Parker. She explained that all of her best friends go, too. Parker looks forward to every part of the night. “The dinner, the professional photos and the dancing, it’s a night where I don’t have to worry about work or any other problems," he said. "I can just be with my daughter, and that’s worth everything to me.” This year more than 1,200 tickets have been sold. The event used to only be one night, but over the years they have expanded it to three nights because of the huge turnout and demand for tickets. For first time attendees, “Expect a large crowd, but expect a lot of fun. Expect to dress up, too. So many girls wear pretty evening gowns or nice dresses, and most of the dads wear suits,” said Parker. Everyone has their favorite part whether it’s the dance contest, getting dressed up or even watching the girls enjoy themselves. “One of my all time favorite nights at the event was last year when a little girl whose father was in Iraq. She came with her uncle, but she had a cut out of her dad that she danced with the whole night and it was adorable,” said Stewart. The night is sure to be full of music, memories and fun. As Parker says, “It’s definitely a night on the town.” Stephanie Kearns 2012-01-31T23:13:22+00:00 http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/a-local-hero/ http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/a-local-hero/#When:23:04:51Z The new film “Red Tails” is about the first black aerial combat unit. According to the “Red Tails” website, the Tuskegee Airmen showed courage, skill and dedication in combat.The new film “Red Tails” is about the first black aerial combat unit. According to the “Red Tails” website, the Tuskegee Airmenshowed courage, skill and dedication in combat. Find more videos like this on The Loveliest Village They flew more than 15,000 sorties, completing over 1,500 missions during the war. They never lost an escorted bomber to enemy fighters. No other escort unit could claim such a record. Though these were amazing pilots, credit should also be given to their flight instructors. During a racially divided time, Joseph Wren Allen took on the responsibility of being the first flight instructor for the Tuskegee Airmen. Vintage photo of the Tuskegee Airmen. c. 1940 Source: Tuskegee Airmen On Nov. 18, 1939, “The Pittsburgh Courier” wrote an article about Allen and the impact he was making. “One of the finest gestures of inter-racial cooperation, the officials of the Alabama metropolis agreed to allow the Tuskegee students to use their port for flight training and instruction. Commercial pilot Joseph Allen willingly offered his services as an instructor in flying.” Allen’s daughter Judy Chase is an Auburn local who sings her father’s praises and is proud to tell his story. “It was back in 1939, and at that time they did not have any airports in Tuskegee, but they had a municipal airport in Montgomery. My father was the only flight instructor in the central Alabama area. He also owned and operated Alabama Air Service so President Patterson of Tuskegee University contacted him and asked if he would be willing to train the Tuskegee Airmen,” said Chase. “He graciously said he would, and the young men began coming to him for their flight training. The men would take their classes at Tuskegee in the morning and then they would drive an hour to Montgomery in the afternoon to get their flight lesson,” said Chase. “My father started with 20 men from Tuskegee. After he trained these airmen, he would let them become the leaders because of how well they did. They began to train the other pilots, and the Tuskegee Airmen’s numbers grew to the 1000s. Flight instructors do not always receive credit, but I am very proud of my daddy for training the Tuskegee Airmen because during 1939 that was a very brave and courageous thing for him to do,” said Chase. In Robert Jakeman’s “Undivided Sky” Allen says, “But the basic thing that I did, if I did anything up there, was to be sure they got a good start and then they could go from there. I did the best that I could, and I hope I did a good job.” According to the “Red Tails” website, when the war ended, the Tuskegee Airmen returned home with 150 Distinguished Flying Crosses, Legions of Merit and the Red Star of Yugoslavia. It is safe to assume the modest flight instructor succeeded in giving these men a good start. Veazey Tramel 2012-01-31T23:04:51+00:00 http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/closing-the-educational-achievement-gap/ http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/closing-the-educational-achievement-gap/#When:23:04:36Z Ten minutes from Auburn University, middle school students are working on tablet computers purchased by their school to help enhance their education. However, 10 minutes in the opposite direction, there are middle school students who don’t even have textbooks.The Educational Achievement Gap Awareness Panel hopes to bring this problem to light and make students realize what a pressing issue it is, not only across America, but also in this community.Ten minutes from Auburn University, middle school students are working on tablet computers purchased by their school to help enhance their education. However, 10 minutes in the opposite direction, there are middle school students who don’t even have textbooks. Find more videos like this on The Loveliest Village The Educational Achievement Gap Awareness Panel hopes to bring this problem to light and make students realize what a pressing issue it is, not only across America, but also in this community. The event takes place on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. in the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center Auditorium. Panel members include: Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Tommy Bice; Dr. Cynthia Reed, professor and director of the Truman Pierce Institute; Dr. Marilyn Strutchens from the Department of Curriculum; Lauren Hayes, Teaching Advocacy Director at Tennessee Charter Schools; and Alisha Walker, Teach for America core member. “The panel hopes to expose Auburn students to the extreme gap in educational opportunities and show the need for reform,” senior elementary education major Emily Crane said. Crane has observed several schools as an education major and knows firsthand the effect the education achievement gap has on students. “It breaks my heart to know that some students fail because they were never truly given the same opportunities as their counterparts living a few miles away,” she said. “I believe all children deserve equal opportunities for an excellent education.” Education majors and others who work directly in local schools see the result of the education achievement gap every day, but most people are not exposed to it and are unaware of how it could affect them one day as well. Every person has either been in the school system at one time, will raise kids that will go through the system, or has come to contact with those who are part of the system. “No one can avoid the effects of public education,” Crane said. Senior early childhood education major Natalie Brock believes if people are informed of the achievement gap, there’s a chance that something could be done to combat it. The panel’s goal is to do just that. The Student Government Association has partnered with the Division of Student Affairs and the College of Education to host the panel discussion to increase knowledge of the gap so something may be done to keep any more students from being negatively affected. Auburn alums Lauren Hayes and Alisha Walker possess personal experience in school systems suffering the effects of the educational achievement gap and can relate to current Auburn students in a unique way. The distinguished politicians on the panel offer a wealth of knowledge of the school systems, down to the root of the problems it faces. “I look forward to the diverse panel that comprises recent Auburn graduates involved in educational reform up to well-known politicians of our area,” Crane said. All students, faculty, staff and community leaders are invited to attend the panel discussion and reception following. A large turnout to this event could lead to a major change in the local school systems, and in time could lead to a change across the country. Abigail Basinger 2012-01-31T23:04:36+00:00 http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/war-eagle-wedding-will-have-a-dress-to-impress/ http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/war-eagle-wedding-will-have-a-dress-to-impress/#When:23:04:15Z With as much attention as the wedding dress gets in today’s media, it is no wonder it has been dubbed the day’s most iconic element. But for Katie Oliver, the “War Eagle Wedding” bride, she will be placing wedding dress decisions into the hands of voters.With as much attention as the wedding dress gets in today’s media, it is no wonder it has been dubbed the day’s most iconic element. But for Katie Oliver, the “War Eagle Wedding” bride, she will be placing wedding dress decisions into the hands of voters. Find more videos like this on The Loveliest Village Sound risky? Yes, except for one major factor: the dress will be custom-made by Sieu Tang Wood. And that, folks, is the game changer. Wood, 69, is reaching celebrity status not far behind her client list. She has designed clothing for the former Alabama First Lady Patsy Riley, a lieutenant governor and a former Miss America. To further her popularity, she was named the featured speaker at the Women’s Philanthropy Board 2012 Winter Workshop held Jan. 31at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. “I feel honored and very humbled that I can be a part of the Auburn program,” Wood said. “I’m happy to help, but I have a responsibility. This dress will be a representation of Auburn, so I’ve got to do it right.” Three designs have been created by Auburn students in the College of Human Sciences, and one will be chosen by voters. Wood’s position will be to oversee fabric choices, dress structure and to hand-make the dress. “I feel like the wedding dress has to match the personality of the girl. Different personalities require different types of dresses,” Wood explained. “When clothes fit the right person, that makes [a dress] beautiful.” Her talent expands from not only being a gifted designer, but also a successful business woman as she has expanded her company, Tang Alterations, to six locations throughout the Southeast. Both of these accomplishments, along with a powerful testimony, contribute to her rising demand in Auburn. After leaving Vietnam, her country of birth, Wood, then 30, found herself in a new country, speaking a new language and starting a new company. But this single parent of three with little money had a determination for success that outweighed her obstacles. Now looking back on 39 years of hard work Wood says, “I feel that my dream has come true. My family and I have come to this country, we all became citizens and we’ve been able to make a good living. Now it’s my job to help someone else’s dream come true.” And so her passion has become charity work, a path motivated by the passing of her son to lung cancer. Meals on Wheels, the American Cancer Society and Kid One Transport are organizations she has been involved in. “When you do charity work you can’t wait. You can’t say, ‘I’ll do it later,’ because we don’t know how long we are going to live,” Wood said. “We learn from yesterday, live for today and hope for tomorrow.” And she continues to make an impact with everyone she comes in contact with. For client John Toney who recently faced unemployment, she told him, “If nobody hires you, then hire yourself.” Her words led to the startup of his business. “She has a wonderful story, and she continues to be an inspiration to me,” Toney said. Wood is no stranger to the Loveliest Village. Her husband of 21 years, Bill Wood, daughter and stepson all graduated from Auburn University or its affiliate. “We are the War Eagle family,” Wood said. “Anything Auburn does, if I can be a part of that, I feel honored. I should be retiring, but it looks like I’m just starting.” One thing is certain: Katie Oliver can rest easy in good hands. Lauren Beason 2012-01-31T23:04:15+00:00 http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/scrumptiously-sweet/ http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/scrumptiously-sweet/#When:23:04:02Z It’s a new year, a new shop and a new delight to your sweet tooth. Venable’s Sweet Shoppe launched its’ new ownership in December 2011, putting a new spin on the traditional bakery.It’s a new year, a new shop and a new delight to your sweet tooth. Venable’s Sweet Shoppe launched its’ new ownership in December 2011, putting a new spin on the traditional bakery. Find more videos like this on The Loveliest Village Malisa Harris, Auburn University 2006 graduate, began formally cooking five or six years ago where her passion for baking inspired her to attain ownership of this sweet shoppe. “I’ve always loved to cook and make things,” said Harris. “I consider myself a pretty creative person and baking is just an extension of that.” Housed in Opelika, customers can enjoy the simple pleasure of a budget-friendly miniature cupcake to placing a cake order for a wedding, birthday or shower event. “It’s hard to go into Venable’s and not want to try everything that she has in the window,” said student Erika Bruno. The fresh smell of baked cookies and the quaint setup of a home kitchen greets its’ customers at the door where the variety of Venable’s sweets are created. “Customers can expect to come in and find a variety of cupcakes,” said Harris. “I try to do something different every week, but still keep some of the classics that people really enjoy and also like to experiment with new flavors.” Along with bakery items in the store, Venable’s can customize customer’s baking needs to match themes for special events and holidays. “I am hosting an engagement shower for my sister and am looking forward to seeing what Venable’s comes up with,” said future customer Kathryn Bryan. Venable’s can customize deserts by the design of a napkin, plate or invitation to match the overall theme of the event. “Most often we do birthday parties,” said Harris. “It can be something simple or elaborate and we also do a lot of wedding cakes, baby showers, petifores and sugar cookies that can match your theme.” With Valentines Day approaching, Venable’s will create a desert menu featuring Valentine’s Day themed deserts. “We are going to have some beautiful chocolate-covered strawberries and cakes enough for two people in red velvet and chocolate flavors,” said Harris. “We will also have cupcakes that are Valentine’s themed and cookies to be Valentine’s Day themed as well.” A new addition to Harris’ baking creativity features cookies that a customer can create a message for their special someone using stamped letters. Venable’s is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “I hope that we can cement ourselves in the community and be that go to bakery for everyone and all their desert needs,” said Harris. Tiffany Prewitt 2012-01-31T23:04:02+00:00 http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/student-memorial-honors-those-we-have-lost/ http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/student-memorial-honors-those-we-have-lost/#When:23:03:50Z While each student may grieve differently, they will soon have a place where they can all grieve together. The SGA is currently in the planning stages of creating a memorial for students who have passed away while enrolled at Auburn University.While each student may grieve differently, they will soon have a place where they can all grieve together. The SGA is currently in the planning stages of creating a memorial for students who have passed away while enrolled at Auburn University. Find more videos like this on The Loveliest Village Because of the significant amount of student deaths within recent years, the SGA decided to sponsor the memorial to give students a place to gather together to mourn the loss of their peers.   Chris Osterlund, executive vice president of the SGA, said that the idea developed over a series of events, but one event in particular opened his eyes to the importance of a memorial.   While Osterlund was in Nicaragua during spring break, fellow student Mary Beth Goodner passed away. Many of Osterlund’s friends on the trip were close with Goodner, and they grieved the loss together.   “The fellowship that blossomed following the news of Mary Beth’s death was incredible,” said Osterlund. “I’m certain that those friends of mine would have found the loss more difficult had they not had the ability to gather as a body.”   Osterlund began gathering research to support the need for the structure. He also contacted Auburn’s psychology department for further case studies, which led him to the realization that no death should be held in a higher regard to another.   To create the memorial, the SGA is seeking the help of industrial and graphic design students to produce a collaborative design. A group of landscape architecture students will also work on the project and serve as a consultant to the design students.   The students will create a design to meet the needs of their client, a team of students appointed by the SGA. The students’ published work will then be used as a means of generating external funding from private donors.   “The current status of the project is very much in its initial stages,” said Vanessa Tarpos, vice president of the SGA.   Recently, the SGA student senate passed a resolution in support of the project, as well as an approved $3,000 of student funding to pay for its initial building materials. Osterlund estimated the total expense of the project to be around $800,000.   “There are many more stages underway to get this project started, including more funding that is not to come from student fees,” said Tarpos.   The location of the memorial is yet to be determined. However, the SGA is hopeful that it will be located in Ross Square.   Osterlund claims that the project will be more than a structure or a garden memorial. Rather, the SGA is looking to create a large environment by using the entire square.   Though the idea of a memorial has previously been introduced twice before in different fashions, neither project was finished with its intended purpose. Osterlund hopes the student memorial will be completed by the spring of 2013.   “It surprises me that a memorial doesn’t already exist,” said Emily Roberson, the SGA senate’s director of final lecture. “We are constantly being referred to as the Auburn family, and it’s important to have a place on campus where we can go to grieve as a family.” Christa Collins 2012-01-31T23:03:50+00:00 http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/thursday-trivia-treats-and-fun/ http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/thursday-trivia-treats-and-fun/#When:23:00:56Z Monday night in Auburn means karaoke, Tuesday night means taco Tuesday, Wednesday is drink specials, but what does Thursday night have? Are you at a lost for an activity that you can enjoy with your friends in a laid back environment? Well Halftime, located in downtown Auburn, may have the answer for you.Monday night in Auburn means karaoke, Tuesday night means taco Tuesday, Wednesday is drink specials, but what does Thursday night have? Are you at a lost for an activity that you can enjoy with your friends in a laid back environment? Well  Halftime, located in downtown Auburn, may have the answer for you. Below, Sarah Hyman, senior at Auburn University, tells about her experience at Halftime’s trivia night. Brittany Rose, a waitress at Halftime, explains that Halftime started doing trivia about a month after they opened. They noticed a lack of out-of-the-box trivia in Auburn and wanted to fill the void. So they came up with the idea to host regular trivia at 7:30 p.m. and adult trivia at 9:30 p.m. every Thursday.  Sarah usually attends with her roommates, sorority sisters and friends. She says that the regular trivia is fun because it tests her knowledge on all topics.  She went on to elaborate that the adult trivia at 9:30 p.m. is just as fun, if not more, because the questions are so crazy and it’s fun to come up with an answer as a team.  Sarah says that what she enjoys about trivia, in addition to the company of her friends, is that they can all eat dinner together and grab a beer. By Thursday night she says there’s no better way to end the week than with 100 ounces of beer and her best friends.  Brittany loves trivia nights as well.  “There are so many eccentric people that come out for it! The first half of trivia is so much fun just to test my own general knowledge, but dirty trivia is really the highlight of my week. I love how the crowd is so reactive once they've had a few beers,” says Brittany.  Sarah’s group of friends have made Thursday night trivia part of their routine, and she says they will be there this week too.  So if you haven’t thought of anything to do, and it’s a Thursday night head on over to Halftime and test your trivia skills. Mallory Deason 2012-01-31T23:00:56+00:00 http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/food-truck-rolls-onto-auburns-campus/ http://www.thecornernews.com/index.php/loveliest_village/food-truck-rolls-onto-auburns-campus/#When:23:00:55Z A road trip during the summer of 2010 led to the opportunity of a lifetime for friends and now business partners, Mac Helms and Harrison Jones.A road trip during the summer of 2010 led to the opportunity of a lifetime for friends and now business partners, Mac Helms and Harrison Jones. Find more videos like this on The Loveliest Village “We were on a trip across Texas and had eaten at a lot of taco stands,” Helms recalled. One night in San Antonio, the friends began discussing their love of tacos and food trucks over margaritas, when finally deciding on a way to combine their passions. “Let’s do it, let’s start a food truck,” Helms said. “About seven months later we started the truck, and the rest is history.” Tex’s Tacos serves ‘Nueva Texicana’ style food with fresh ingredients and friendly service. Their menu includes tacos and quesadillas with a choice of pork al pastor, Mexican lime chicken, citrus-splashed skirt steak, pulled pork barbecue and veggies. Sides include chips and fresh salsa, guacamole and one item that stands apart. “Our claim to fame is our lime fries, which are French fries topped with our homemade lime seasoning that’s a little sweet, a little salty and made with fresh limes,” Helms said. “It’s very delicious.” Tex’s Tacos has quickly made its mark on the Atlanta street food scene since opening. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Tex’s Tacos "Best Food Truck/Street Vendor" in Atlanta, and the duo’s truck was most recently featured in Atlanta Magazine’s "Best of Atlanta" issue. Tex’s Tacos will soon gain national attention, too. “We’re going to be on an upcoming episode of Cooking Channel’s/Food Network’s 'Eat St.,'” Helms said. “We filmed it a couple of months ago, and it will air when the new season starts in March.” Before the guys take over the nation, they decided to introduce Auburn University’s campus to their award-winning food truck this semester. “We’ve always wanted to come to a college campus,” Helms admitted. “Auburn’s Tiger Dining called us and said they were looking for some food trucks to come to the university, so we jumped at the opportunity.” Tex’s Tacos is enjoying its time on the Plains. “I love being at Auburn,” Helms said. “We usually go to office buildings, which is fantastic, but it’s a nice, youthful crowd here. I love being around the students.” The continuous line at Tex’s Tacos confirms that Auburn students enjoy the food truck as well. “Tex’s Tacos is awesome,” Mallory Johnson said. Tex’s Tacos fresh food and unique menu can become quite addicting. “I’ve been to the taco truck a couple of times already,” Rickey Smith said. “It’s really good.” While the menu, food quality and service will remain the same, Tex’s Tacos’ campus location will change weekly. “Check our website, www.texstacos.com, or check us out on Facebook or Twitter (@texstacos),” Helms advised. For Helms and Jones, Tex’s Tacos is not only about sharing their love of great Texas food, but also about meeting good people. “What I like most about being at Auburn’s campus are the people,” Helms said. “Everyone here is so friendly and we just really enjoy the interactions with students. We have a good time.” Find more photos like this on The Loveliest Village Kristin Oliver 2012-01-31T23:00:55+00:00