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COSAM Draws Diversity in Students

By Blake Hamilton / Associate Campus Editor | October 29

As the rain poured last Friday afternoon, high school students from across the state filed into the Student Center Ballroom.The College of Sciences and Mathematics' Minority High School Visitation Day created an opportunity for juniors and seniors interested in Auburn to learn about specific curriculums."COSAM is committed to diversity," said Velma Richardson, associate dean for the COSAM Office Diversity and Multicultural Affairs.

Caribou Coffee Finds New Home in Auburn

By Brittany Cosby / Campus Editor | October 29

Move over Starbucks, there is a new coffee shop on campus.Students filtered into the Ralph Brown Draughon Library for a new cup of joe.

Auburn Helps Analyze Alabama Taxes

By Jordan Dailey/ Assistant Campus Editor | October 29

In a new analysis of recently released U.S. Census Bureau data, Auburn University's Center for Governmental Services found Alabama's tax revenues have declined 13 percent since data was analyzed one year ago.The nine Southeastern states averaged a 14.2 percent dive from the same quarter in 2008.David Hill, associate director for Auburn's Center for Governmental Services, said members of the Center anticipated a decline in state revenues because of the recession that began in 2008."Alabamians lost jobs, spent less at the mall and even held back on recreational activities like fishing that would require purchase of a state license," Hill said.Other states' tax revenues fell more than Alabama's.

Scholarship Honors Slain Chinese Couple

By Blake Hamilton / Associate Campus Editor | October 29

The memory of two slain Chinese students will be forever preserved in a new scholarship from Auburn University Graduate School.Changqing Chen and his wife, Yi Wu, were found dead in their off-campus apartment May 29, 2000.

Fourth Annual Faculty Awards Program Celebrates Excellence

By Jordan Dailey/ Assistant Campus Editor | October 29

The accomplishments of Auburn's professors were recognized Tuesday at the fourth annual Faculty Awards Celebrating Excellence Ceremony.Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Mary Ellen Mazey gave opening remarks."We recognize those whose scholarly work in the past year has impacted Auburn's purpose by presenting them with the highest awards given to faculty," Mazey said.Retired Head of the Board of Trustees Robert E.

Speaker Gives Food Some Flavor

By Brittany Cosby / Campus Editor | October 29

One movement is asking people to stop and smell the roses, at least when it comes to food.Julie Shaffer, professor and leader of the Slow Food chapter at Emory University, spoke to students about the Slow Food Movement, Oct.

Moyer speaks on imperilment of fish species

By Emily Beckett/ Staff Writer | October 26

It seems money is not the only thing people should be conserving in the current economy.Biological conservation in fish populations and other aquatic organisms was the subject of a seminar for the Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures in Swingle Hall Friday afternoon.Greg Moyer, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service scientist from Warm Springs, Ga., provided biological statistics and strategies for reducing extinction among aquatic species."One of the reasons I moved to Georgia is because the diversity of fishes in the Southeast is phenomenal," Moyer said. "It is much greater than what you see in the Northwest or the Southwest."

Ford and Auburn University Create GPS Feature

By Blake Hamilton / Associate Campus Editor | October 22

A car's GPS is primarily known for getting one from point "A" to point "B," but it may be able to make sure one gets there alive.Ford Motor Company is working with Auburn's Department of Mechanical Engineering to develop a system linking positioning satellites to a car's stability controls.

Simulator gives students real military experience

By Blake Hamilton / Associate Campus Editor | October 22

Beginning last Friday morning, Auburn students had the chance to put a Black Hawk helicopter in the air, shoot down the enemy and land the craft safely in front of Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum.

COSAM Dean Retires

By Blake Hamilton / Associate Campus Editor | October 22

After nearly two decades at the helm of the College of Sciences and Mathematics, Dean Stewart Schneller is stepping down.New $40 million buildings, the securing of $10 million in research funding and a growth in the average of COSAM majors by approximately 11,000 since the year 2000 are among the changes in Schneller's tenure.So why give it up?Auburn and COSAM will be undergoing reaccreditation over the next four years, followed by a capital campaign ending in 2016, involving the securing of donations."One of the things that came to mind was that I didn't see myself as being dean in 2016," Schneller said.

Black Student Union Hosts Freestyle and Fish Fry

By David Crayton/ Staff Writer | October 22

The Black Student Union and the National Pan-Hellenic Council hosted the Freestyle, Fish, and Fun event in the Auburn University Student Center Monday.This event hosted to a gathering of students who went to have fun and eat free food."The purpose of the Freestyle, Fish, Fun and Stroll Off is basically a social thing that we do with NPHC for everyone to come together after midterms and just come have a nice time having food, and we also have a contest with the Greeks," said Shaquoya Williams, administrative vice president of the BSU.

Auburn student lands fashion internship

By Theresa Davidson / Senior in Apparel Merchandising | October 22

"After a long summer of searching for internships and interviewing with many companies, I chose Vanity Fair Corporation's Nautica, a men's sportswear company.I'll be interning here for three months.So far, my job has been assisting the merchandisers in their everyday tasks.

Students drive-in to 'The Beach' for Transformers 2

By Brittany Cosby / Campus Editor | October 22

Lights, a big screen, speakers and cars made their way onto Auburn's campus Tuesday night.Students piled into their trucks and cars and headed to "The Beach."Only this beach, on the corner of Lem Morrison and Donahue Drive, featured a drive-in movie.University Program Council found a whole new way to feature films on campus.

Supply Chain Management Program Ranks 17th in Country

By Jordan Dailey/ Assistant Campus Editor | October 22

A national survey said Auburn's supply chain management program is great, but working professionals said it's even better.Research findings reported in the September 2009 issue of Supply Chain Management Review ranked the supply chain management program in the College of Business No.

Students run 5K for United Way

By Lindsey Grubbs/ Staff Writer | October 22

With more than 300 pre-registered runners, Auburn University's Student Government Association's 15th annual Fall 5K benefited Auburn United Way agencies, including Project Uplift.The event included live entertainment from Auburn local band Fallback, food and exercise for the community.As the temperature reached a high of 55 degrees, runners bundled up for the first signs of fall weather on Cater Lawn, Sunday, Oct.

Queen of the King

By Brittany Cosby / Campus Editor | October 22

Joni Mabe is the self-proclaimed Elvis babe. Her artwork is featured at the Jule Collins Smith Museum, her life-like glitter mosaics filling the gallery."His voice is what drew me to Elvis," Mabe said.

Advocacy group provides moral support for women

By Theadoris Morris/ Staff Writer | October 22

"What does gossip mean to you?" said Arielle Long, president of Women Helping Other Women organization and a senior in international business.W.H.E.W., a sigh of relief organization, held its first meeting Oct.

Students Fight war on Hunger

By Jordan Dailey/ Assistant Campus Editor | October 22

Auburn's third annual Hunger Week, sponsored by the Committee of 19, kicked off last week on Auburn's campus.The members of the committee organized events all week to raise awareness for hunger issues both locally and internationally.Can good and monetary donations have been contributed by students and event participants.Hunger week began with the Victoria's Secret "PINK presents the Beat Hunger Bash" and grill-off competition. "I'm just there for support," said Harriet Giles, director of external relations for the College of Human Sciences, in reference to her involvement in the Hunger Week event planning and attending.Lauren Wissert, senior in nutrition and dietetics and vice president of the Committee of 19, emphasized the dedication of the committee members to Hunger Week."Collectively, the members of the Committee of 19 have worked hard to make each event a success," Wissert said.Harriet Giles, the advisor for the Committee of 19, goes into classes and speaks about hunger awareness, and she spoke at the Beat Bama Food Drive Kick-off.The Beat Bama Food Drive is an annual event, where Auburn and Alabama compete to donate the most cans to the hunger cause."The Beat Bama Food Drive is SGA's big event, and we work together," Giles said.