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Fraternity steps up to assist Haitian victims

By Brittany Lawless / WRITER | January 28

Omega Psi Phi, a fraternity at Auburn, is encouraging students, professors and the Auburn - Opelika community to support victims of the Haitian earthquake by making donations to assist in the relief efforts.The fraternity developed, and is in the process of executing, a plan that could change the lives of victims in Haiti.Skylar Forney, senior in French international business trade and an active member of Omega Psi Phi, organized the operation."We have gone to 15 local businesses to try and get donations and ask if they can support our cause for the survivors in Haiti," Forney said, "and we have about 20 more businesses to go."The 17 active brothers of Omega Psi Phi are collecting money and nonperishables as well as securing local business donations for an event they are conducting, Jan.

Extension Reaches Kids

By Drew Thompson / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | January 28

An Auburn University employee created a child-safe learning environment that will be used nationally by teachers and educational centers.Tony Cook, extension specialist of 4-H Science & Technology Literacy, has created Kids Extension News Network.KXNN, within extension.

Chocolate inspires 5K

By Jessica Shaddix / WRITER | January 28

Most women love chocolate. There's just something about it that draws them in.The Women's Resource Center hosted a 5K run Jan.

Belly dancing entices students

By Jillian Clair/ Staff Writer | January 28

While searching for a physical education credit during class registration last semester, students stumbled across a class they did not expect to find.Belly dancing.

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Project cleans up accidents

By Drew Thompson / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | January 28

"Project Underpants" has collected 1,486 pair of underpants under the help of Stuart Pope, assistant professor of nursing and faculty staff adviser for the student nursing association.Head Start first started gathering underpants a few years ago when they kept hearing reports of children having accidents in their pants at school.Then those children didn't have any clothes to change into, Pope said.There has been one instance where a boy kept using the bathroom in his pants during school just because he wanted to get a new pair of underwear, Pope said."I think someone may have just given him a whole pack so that he wouldn't have to do that anymore," Pope said.Project underpants is an annual event, said Les- lie Day, senior in nursing."I don't think it has been very successful in the past," Day said.Karen Lusk, Opelika Head Start educator and trainer, said this year has been the best so far for"Project Underpants." "We literally had (baskets) all over campus," Pope said.

Experts offer study advice for students

By Katie Ehrhart / WRITER | January 28

Parents often tell their children, "if you dream it, you can achieve it."However, there is a little thing called reality, and reality brings a quick reminder that it is never easy.Nonetheless, success and dreams are attainable with the right attitude and approach, especially when it comes to school.Every student has his or her own opinion on what that recipe for success is."Get to know your professor and make sure you have good time management," says Brent Culver, junior in public relations.The importance of time management is reiterated by first year mechanical engineering graduate student Kyle Malinowski, who says time management and not being afraid to ask questions are the most important keys to academic success.Mandy Cauthen, graduate student in landscape architecture, advises students to not miss class and always try and reviewnotes after class.

Students flock to Raptor Center

By Drew Thompson / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | January 28

Even though football season is over, Nova and Spirit, along with many other predatory birds, are still pampered and rehabilitated by the technicians at the Southeastern Raptor Center.SRC takes in 200 to 275 birds a year, said Liz Crandall, raptor rehabilitation specialist.Crandall helps Dr. Jamie Bellah, SRC director and head veterinarian, with coordinating the volunteers and managing medical cases in the rehabilitation section."Most of (the injured birds are) present for trauma," Crandall said.

SGA Wraps Up Academic Integrity Week

By Nicole Emmett / WRITER | January 25

In light of Academic Integrity Week, the Student Government Association welcomed Donald McCabe, professor of management and global business from Rutgers University, to speak in the Student Center Ballroom last Wednesday.McCabe has done extensive research on college cheating, surveying more than175,000 students in the last 19 years.

FarmHouse Appeals Hazing Charges

By Ellison Langford / News Editor | January 21

The Alpha Zeta chapter of FarmHouse is no longer under University suspension after appealing the sanction to University officials Dec.

MLK Week: Overtoun Jenda Strives to Eliminate Bigotry, Even if He Obliterates His Job in the Process

By Max Newfield / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | January 21

In today's workplace, most people will do anything they can to keep their job, but Overtoun Jenda, associate provost for diversity and multicultural affairs, spends every day working to make his job obsolete.As the provost for diversity and multicultural affairs, Jenda strives to make sure every group of people in Auburn's community is represented. Unfortunately for Jenda, this means he does not have absolute job security.

Meat Lab Allows Student Savings

By Bethany Donaldson / WRITER | January 21

The Lambert-Powell Meat Lab is a place for Auburn residents to purchase locally grown and sometimes discounted meat.Amanda Harbison, senior in animal science and employee at the meat lab, said several students visit the meat lab weekly."Most are looking for steaks for grilling out," Harbison said.Other products, including specialty items, are also available at the lab.

Course Ropes in Student Groups

By Bethany Donaldson / WRITER | January 21

Auburn student and faculty members can set a course for adventure at the Auburn University Challenge Course.Laura Herring, the course coordinator said the course was created with the Auburn community in mind."Auburn has priority over the course," Herring said. Herring said the Auburn course is different than other challenge courses because it has activities that strive for teambuilding and individual success, both of which are new to the industry.Located just off of North College Street, Auburn's challenge course offers a static course for independent work and other high elements that encourage teamwork by requiring team members on the ground to assist the person who is harnessed in the air.

New Club Inspires Students to Give Back

By Drew Thompson / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR | January 21

Auburn University student leaders say students must give back to Auburn, which has given so much to the students.The Student Development Board, a new organization at Auburn, consists of 31 students and 10 staff members.SDB is designed and organized to represent the student body, with the campaign slogan "It Starts With One."The goal of SDB is to encourage students to give back to the University and create a philanthropic culture at Auburn.SDB provides an organized way to distribute gifts given by the students to their department of choice."We were asked to be on the SDB because we are leaders on campus, and we would hopefully inspire other students to give back to Auburn in any way they see fit," said Lena Hulse, junior in Spanish international trade.SDB allows students to give to their passion point, said Hank Galbreath, SDB adviser."This probably got going through student leadership," Galbreath said.Hulse said Auburn is one of the lowest schools in the SEC in the rankings for students giving back.Students noticed their peers were not giving back to the University and decided to make a change.SDB representatives said they want people to realize that it is not so much the amount that they give, but the fact that they have given."It is important to return to your school what your school has given to you," Hulse said.

Students Find Different Methods to Stay Active

By Jennifer Beckett / WRITER | January 21

The new year brings new resolutions, including vows to eat healthier or to work out more, but some students have taken physical activity to a whole new level in 2010.Nerf sword fighting is one option for creatively burning calories."(We get exercise) because we are kicking in doors and running through buildings," said Josh Jinright, sophomore in polymer and fiber engineering.

Former Vet Dean's Career Honored

By Michelle Wilder / CAMPUS EDITOR | January 21

Auburn veterinary dean emeritus John Thomas Vaughan received the Distinguished Educator Award by The American Association of Equine Practitioners.Vaughan, a 1955 graduate of Auburn and former president of AAEP and the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, accepted the award in Las Vegas during the President's Luncheon at the 55th Convention Dec.

Law Fair Gives Students Options

By Max Newfield / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR | January 21

Some people may not associate scholars with fairs, but Thursday, Jan. 21, the two will come together in the Haley Center lobby.The event is the Auburn University Law School Fair and it will be hosted by the Pre-Law Scholars Program."It's an opportunity for students interested in entering law school to meet with representatives on a personal level," said Dorothy Littleton, a political science professor and director of the Pre-Law Program.

Two Auburn Actresses Appear in Recent Movies

By Jennifer Beckett / WRITER | January 21

"The Last Song" may not be the last casting opportunity for one of Auburn's recently discovered actresses.Abby Hamann, sophomore in elementary education, landed a spot at the end of Miley Cyrus' upcoming movie "The Last Song" after a friend told her to submit her picture for a part as an extra."I didn't really know what I was going to be doing because I sent in my picture and a little bit about myself to a casting director, and he ended up calling me to tell me that he wanted me to come down the next day or something," Hamann said.Hamann appeared in a scene where she and another actress were on the beach, and Cyrus walked toward them."We laugh at her and give her mean looks," Hamann said.That kind of behavior seems unlikely for Hamann, but she is good at molding into a character, said Ashley Ahner, senior in finance and friend of Hamann."I'm not saying she's intimidating, but she can be rough if she needs to be," Ahner said.