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Graduation Fair Creates 'One-Stop Shop' for Seniors

By Blake Hamilton / Associate Campus Editor | September 17

The Auburn Alumni Association's graduation fair is occupying the front entrance of Haley Center this week, filled with opportunities and information for graduating seniors.TGIF... Graduation (Thank Goodness It's Finally...Graduation) will host representatives from various insurance, diploma frame, class ring and career service companies.

University, City Webcams Showcase Auburn

By Natalie Wade / MANAGING EDITOR | September 17

Student's need not worry about missing the big Toomer's Corner celebration if they don't feel up to the trek or crowd, because they can catch it online.Auburn University has 11 webcams in place across campus and one is specifically aimed at the celebration corner of town."A lot of universities have one or two webcams and we offer many more, and some of the ones on our webcam page are run by other groups," said Mike Clardy, director of University communications.Clardy said the webcam facing Samford Lawn has been in place for more than 10 years, and the Web site hosting the 11 webcams was launched more than two years ago."We went around campus and looked at the different vantage points and tried to come up with some places that would really show off campus," Clardy said.One reason for the site is to attract perspective students."There are lots of reasons to have webcams, and there are lots of different audiences for webcams," Clardy said.

Volunteer Fair Commemorates 9/11 by Helping Students Serve

By Jordan Dailey/ Assistant Campus Editor | September 17

President Barack Obama declared Sept. 11 the National Day of Service and Remembrance.In honor of this day, the Office of University Outreach hosted a volunteer fair Sept.

Annual Fast-A-Thon for Ramadan

By Brittany Cosby / Campus Editor | September 17

Students went hungry for the Ramadan Fast-A-Thon hosted by the Muslim Students' Association Thursday, Sept.

Seminar Teaches the 'Taylor Rule'

By Blake Hamilton / Associate Campus Editor | September 17

Students and professors from the Department of Economics might leave the recession richer than the rest of us.Emory University professor Tanya Molodtsova came to The Plains Sept.

Cirque D'or Act Wows Fans

By Max Davis/ Staff Writer | September 17

The Golden Dragon Acrobats wowed both students and families with their body-bending performance of Cirque D'or in the Student Activities Center Thursday, Sept.

Battle of the Bands Rocks the House

By David Crayton/ Staff Writer | September 17

It comes once every year. It is a battle to determine who the absolute best is. It is the Battle of the Bands.UPC hosted the Battle of the Bands Sept.

Women's Resource Center hosts open house

By Brian Desarro/ Staff Writer | September 13

The Women's Resource Center, 311 Mary Martin Hall, opened its doors Thursday to students for its semi-annual open house."It's an opportunity for people to see what our facility is and to put faces with names of people they might see on the Web site," said Harriette Huggins, co-chair of the WRC Advisory Board.The center, which is a division of the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, has been a part of Auburn for three years.

2009 Art in Agriculture Series, More than Just Paintings

By Jordan Dailey / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | September 11

"Water: Three States" is part of the annual Art in Agriculture series investigating topics in agriculture, food, the environment or natural resources, according to the exhibition's Web site.The fall 2009 exhibit has three contributing artists, Xavier Cortada, Martha Whittington and Xiatong Wang.In the back corner of the gallery, there is a video playing of young community members planting mangroves in Miami as a part of Cortada's project.

Fans, Feathers, Football gather Fridays

By Brittany Cosby/Campus Editor | September 10

Auburn fans of all ages swooped down to the Southeastern Raptor Center Friday for an up-close and personal look at the special birds that have become part of a gameday tradition.Raptors have become known as nature's aerial killing machines.

Law School Admissions Counselor Hosts Informational Seminar

By Jordan Dailey/ Assistant Campus Editor | September 10

Rachel Wishum, admissions director of Jones School of Law at Faulkner University in Montgomery, spoke to Auburn students interested in law school Thursday, Sept.

Los Angeles Radio Show, 'Ridin Dirty', praises Toomer's Ten

By Blake Hamilton / Associate Campus Editor | September 10

Think all talk radio involves two political pundits yelling at each other? Think again."Ridin' Dirty" is a show which broadcasts on KNFX radio in Los Angeles.It's the only radio show in America dedicated to the issues surrounding drunk driving.The show's official Web site, duiradioshow.com, said "Ridin' Dirty" was created by Ken Sharp. Sharp's experience as a behavioral health technician in Scottsdale, Ariz., convinced him to work toward creating public service initiatives to educate and prevent instances of drunken driving.Sharp, a Mississippi State University graduate, has targeted Auburn's Toomer's Ten transit system to showcase Alabama as a part of the show's "50 Shows in 50 States: Drinking and Driving Across America" series.Sharp said he wanted to use his show and the power of radio to create a new way for the public to discuss drunk driving and the life-altering consequences "I remember when I was in college and a Mississippi state trooper pulled me over," Sharp said.

Long Line for Laughs at Tosh.O

By Aubrie Davis/ Staff Writer | September 10

Almost every seat in the Student Activities Center was filled when Daniel Tosh from Comedy Central's "Tosh.O" performed last Thursday.Tickets for admission were free for students with a valid student ID.

Love on the Lawn: Students Get Engaged at Historical Landmarks on Campus

By Brittany Cosby/Campus Editor | September 10

Samford Lawn, Toomer's Corner and Jordan-Hare Stadium have been monumental spots for students to make memories, but some choose to take it a step further.Some students are taking Auburn's traditions and making them the perfect spot to propose to their college sweetheart.One couple met at Auburn in the spring of 2000.

Seduction and Reproduction Among Freshwater Mussels

By Jordan Dailey/ Assistant Campus Editor | September 10

"Seduction and reproduction in freshwater mussels, Unionoida," was the title of Chris Barnhart's presentation to fisheries students Friday, Sept.

AU Rhythm Tests Dancers' Moves

By Aubrie Davis/ Staff Writer | September 10

AU Rhythm is dancing its way to a new squad.The team choreographs dance routines to popular dance songs and performs at events such as the Miss Glomerata Pageant and football pep rallies.Each year AU Rhythm competes in Huntsville.

Engineers Build Make-Shift Bridges in Bolivia

By Jordan Dailey/Associate Campus Editor | September 10

Year after year, locals die trying to cross a Bolivian river in a makeshift gondola.Greg Ryland, a professional engineer, came to the first meeting of the Auburn chapter of Engineers Without Borders to tell the story of building a bridge across that river. Ryland graduated from Auburn with an undergraduate degree in math and physics, as well as a degree in engineering."The location is five hours, at best, from the nearest village," Ryland said.

Stolen Identity: Replacing Ignited Cards

By Blake Hamilton / Associate Campus Editor | September 10

The new Auburn Ignited Cards have drawn criticism for the inconvenience in picking them up, but they have also garnered praise because they are a separate and distinct vessel for football tickets.Both signal a departure from the basic Tiger Card, but what is one to do if a ticket is lost or stolen?"During football season, the replacement cost of the Auburn Ignited Card is $50 for the first card and $100 for each additional card needed," said the Auburn Ignited Web site.