This is hard for me to write.
Anyone who knows me knows I am a huge Alabama Crimson Tide fan, particularly of the football program. Growing up watching Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant lead the team to national championships, that passion is deeply ingrained in who I am.
Like all sports teams, Bama has a rival: the Auburn Tigers.
But Oxford American opened my eyes to what I have to admit is something pretty cool, reluctantly.
Allow me to introduce you to the James E. Foy Information Desk in the Auburn University student center.
In this era of Google and artificial intelligence, students answer the phones at the information desk, providing answers to questions on virtually any subject.
The article “The Alabama Landline That Keeps Ringing” tells the story of the information desk, the students who answer the phones, and those seeking answers to a wide range of questions.
The article offers a captivating look into what makes this service unique in our increasingly connected world.
If you have any questions after reading the article, please contact the desk at 334-844-4244.
PHOTO CREDIT: Foy Information Desk at Auburn University, Photo by Emily McCrary
