Auburn University and Star Wars tech claim debunk cow college label
A columnist ridicules the notion that Auburn is a cow college. He cites a newspaper article praising Auburn’s role in star wars technology and a $5.9 million federal grant to study non nuclear power systems. The piece recounts a humorous behind the scenes look at access to the research area.
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Steve Humphries
Auburn University
Auburn
Reagan
Commie
Caw College
Uncle Ronnie
Secret Laboratory Visit at Auburn Sparks National Security Jest
A narrator describes sneaking past guards into an Auburn laboratory where two scientists discuss rat and tomcat experiments. The piece humorously cites dangerous fuel, a poke salad password, and claims Auburn's tech will keep America free, ending with praise for Auburn University.
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Pat Dye
Bo Jackson
Auburn
Modern Technology
Auburn University
America
It's An Accent That Never Leaves A Southern Accent Story
The article explores how transplanted Northerners adapt to Southern speech, noting that while the accent seems to fade, it remains a persistent feature. It describes how Southerners often sound to Yankees and how many locals misjudge their own pronunciation, revealing ongoing regional linguistic differences and attitudes.
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Paul Turner
Dixie
The Southern Accent as a Shifting Signal in Expatriates
Paul Turner notes how a transplanted listener gradually tunes out regional dialects, creating an unconscious filter that smooths comprehension. The shift, while dulling novelty, preserves recognition of genuine Southern speech and redefines the accent as a regional symbol.
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Joyce Francis
Fort Walton
Jana Bunkley
Destin
Daryl Smoot
South Point
Jackie Horton
Shane LaFountain
Richard Errington
Pat Carson
Seascape
Emerald Coast
Sutton
SeascaPe Resort
Brian Wilson
Midwest
Scarlett O'Hara
Memphis
Susan Petr
Airport Veterinary Clinic
Indian Bayou
U.S. 98
Easton Airport
Silver Beach Hotel & Cottages
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