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Lawrence Wit delivers Final Lecture April 9.

Wit delivers final lecture

By ALLISON THOMPSON | April 13

Lawrence Wit, physiology professor and Associate Dean of Biomedical Science, at SGA's Final Lecture advised students on lessons he wish he had known graduating college.

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Religious holidays give students a reason to skip class

By Mallory Boykin / Campus Editor | April 9

Teachers may be experiencing a lull in class attendance Friday because of e-mails sent to students from the Office of the Dean of Students and the Office of the Provost regarding the University's attendance policy for those wishing to observe religious holidays.According to the Tiger Cub and e-mails sent this week, a student's absence from class will be excused for religious reasons if they notify their teacher in advance in writing and they do not have to provide any other form of written evidence.Dean of Students Johnny Green said Auburn is one of the only universities he knows of that does not require written proof of attending a religious service for the absence to be excused.Green said the University does not ask for written proof because students can not be compelled to tell the University how they worship."It's a personal, constitutional right that is protected by those rights we all hold dear," Green said.Ali Kidwell, a sophomore in interior design, said while she is not going to miss class on Friday, she knows a lot of people who are."I think it's pretty much inviting students to skip classes on Friday," Kidwell said.Green said he had received e-mails from many students with questions about religious holidays prior to the ones he sent to the students."This time of the year there are some Jewish celebrations on the weekend running from Friday through Sunday or Monday, some Christian ones and some other ones that are going to come up," Green said.

Students lace up shoes for walk supporting diabetes research

By Vicki Johnson / Staff Writer | April 9

The Cardinal Key National Honor Society for juniors and the REACH Community Connection, a community leadership program for freshmen, hosted the Walk to Cure Diabetes last Sunday.All of the money donated from the walk goes to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and according to their Web site, the organization is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 juvenile diabetes research worldwide.At pre-registration there were 150 participants signed up for the walk, and Clay Parker, Cardinal Key President, said he expected another 100 to 150 people to attend the walk.Walk to Cure Diabetes consisted of a one mile walk, which began and ended on Cater Lawn.

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Glomeratas given to students since 1897

By Loren Willis / Staff Writer | April 9

Beyond rolling Toomer's Corner, Tiger Walk and call-outs on Cater Lawn, lies another Auburn tradition embedded in the history of the University.The Glomerata, Auburn University's yearbook, has been produced and distributed to students at no charge since 1897."There are 112 volumes of the Glomerata," said Benjamin Arnberg, editor-in-chief of the Glom and a senior majoring in English.

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Gospel Choir concert speaks to souls Sunday

By Allison Clark / Staff Writer | April 9

The Auburn University Gospel Choir showed its audience how to let loose Sunday at Victory World Prayer Center for its Spring Concert.The choir entered the building in a parade of movement and sound and performed with unceasing energy."I was very proud of the students in the Gospel Choir," said William Powell, associate professor of music and director of choral activities.

Chef's Table adds variety to food choices

By Christian Becraft / Staff Writer | March 25

On-campus dining is whipping up new options for students as it looks for different menu items to cater to students' different appetites.At the Chef's Table, Roberto Mewdoza, an executive chef for on-campus dining, said he knows students can quickly get tired of the same menu options.Mewdoza helps prepare the meals and new events for each upcoming week."I try and not to repeat the menus," Mewdoza said.

Sasnett Hall wins Sustain-A-Bowl

By Brittany Cosby / Staff Writer | March 25

Auburn is doing its part to go green this spring as residents on the Quad and Hill participated in the Sustain-A-Bowl competition."We created the Sustain-A-Bowl as a contest to give students the incentive to help out the environment in a fun way," said Donald Addison, the Environmental Awareness Organization sponsor.

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Crew team rows boat year round

By Ellyn Zagoria / Staff Writer | March 25

Rowing, running, push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups and more.The Auburn Crew Team works hard to keep their bodies in shape for the races they compete in.Van Jones, the men's vice president, said he first joined the team for the workouts."I didn't want to get out of shape and honestly did not care about the actual rowing aspect of the team," said Jones, a sophomore in building science.

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Annual weight loss challenge encourages healthy habits

By Brittney Williford / Associate Campus Editor | March 25

Many Auburn residents kicked off 2009 by shedding some pounds through Scale Back Alabama, an annual statewide campaign to make Alabama healthier.Hundreds of participants formed teams and first weighed in at three local sites in January, and the final weigh out was Friday.The 10-week campaign is a project of the Alabama Hospital Association and the Alabama Department of Public Health.Bill Jackson of Campus Recreation oversaw one of the sites."I had 62 teams and 236 individuals weigh in at this site in January," he said.One participant, Jeff Halstead, weighed in March 13 and lost a total of 20 pounds."I'm happy with that total," Halstead said.Halstead, who is on a team with his co-workers, is participating for the second year.Jackson said a majority of the participants lost more than 10 pounds, and several teams had all members lose 10 pounds or more.Those teams will be eligible for statewide cash prizes.Winners will be announced Wednesday.The competition, now in its third year aims to encourage Alabama residents to maintain a healthy lifestyle to decrease state obesity and diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke.The campaign is also funded by Barber's Dairies and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama.Scale Back Alabama also provides resources on how to get healthy and lose weight on its Web site, scalebackalabama.com.

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Auburn Creed inspires new scholarship

By Zach McDonald / Staff Writer | March 25

The deadline to apply for the Auburn Creed Scholarship, worth $1000, is this Friday.The Student Government Association will award five students exemplifying the meanings of the Auburn Creed through their academic excellence, involvement and community service."It's not based on GPA or leadership skills," said Jacob Watkins, SGA President-elect.

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Lost cellular calls continue on campus

By Natalie Nettles / Assistant Intrigue Editor | March 25

The Student Center may be the hub of student activity, but it is generally a dead zone when it comes to cell phone service.However, Verizon Wireless is working to improve its service in the Student Center, said Brian Keeter, director of public affairs for Auburn. "First, Verizon Wireless will install a kiosk to help deliver better service to Verizon customers," Keeter said.

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