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Wristbands Spread School Spirit, Contribute to Scholarships, Charities

By Blake Hamilton / Associate Campus Editor | September 3

The Auburn/Alabama rivalry has meant many things to many people over the years, from bar fights to massive advertising campaigns to multicolored Jell-O in elementary school cafeterias across the Southeast.However, the schools' bickering may soon lead to more worthy causes than bragging rights, namely money for scholarship funds and several charities.Bands4life.com is an organization dedicated to serving charities through the sale of promotional wristbands. The percentage of donation depends upon the cause that the bands endorse.Over the coming months, the site will sponsor its "Rivalry Kickoff Challenge," which pits the Tigers and Tide, the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners, the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines and the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs against one another in sales of wristbands."Bands 4 life is focused on supporting 4 (hence the "4" in our name) types of charities: helping children, fighting cancer, helping animals and helping veterans," said the official Web site.

Agronomy Students Debate

By Mary-Glenn Smith/ Staff Writer | September 3

Chrissy Weaver, a senior in agronomy and soils, won first place at the 2009 Agronomy Club Speech Contest.Weaver was one of four competitors in the contest, held in Funchess Hall on Tuesday night.

Workshop Teaches Healthy Alternatives to Hot Pockets

By Daniel Chesser/ Staff Writer | September 3

The University Program Council hosted a vegetable cooking workshop in 238 Spidle Hall on Thursday, Aug.

Museum Art Club Piques Kids' Interest in Activities

By Brian Desarro/Staff Writer | September 3

Forget Van Gogh. Pass on Picasso. The next generation of great artists is right here in Auburn.Kids have been gathering to learn new techniques and activities at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts Saturday Art Club program.Every Saturday from 10 a.m.

Simply, Go Green

By Callie Garrett / Assistant Intrigue Editor | September 2

Recently, many people are fascinated by "going green." There are some simple ways you can give back to the environment without giving an arm and a leg. "We need to all cut back a little and use resources more efficiently," said Emma Mulvaney, communications outreach coordinator of sustainability.

CLA Reads

By Olivia Martin / Associate Intrigue Editor | August 28

This fall, the College of Liberal Arts is hosting CLA Reads!, a semester long program of discussions and seminars focused on "The Sharp Shooting Blues" by Lewis Nordan.This new program is an attempt to build community in the college between students and faculty.

UPC Block Party Events Move to Student Center

By Simpson Fletcher/ Staff Writer | August 27

Students filled the Student Center ballroom last Thursday night, Aug. 20, for the University Program Council's Block Party.Free food, inflatable games and goody bags were among the attractions which brought students to the event.Holly Harrington, a senior in finance, and Julia Steinhilber, a freshman in graphic design, both said the free food got them to come out to the event this year.However, the main goal of the Block Party has been to show freshmen how to get involved with more than 200 various organizations on Auburn's campus."It's important for freshmen to know what Auburn has to offer and how to get involved," said Nolyn Hartley, UPC member and a junior in international trade.

Students Groove to Zumba Workout

By Jordan Dailey/Assistant Campus Editor | August 27

Latin music and groups of sweaty coeds. Salsa? No. Something newer with a flashier name: Zumba.Room 207 of the Student Activities Center is set for a capacity of 50 people.

Tailgaters Now Rent Spots This Football Season

By Daniel Chesser/ Staff Writer | August 27

The Auburn University Student Center is offering football fans the option to tailgate in a new way this 2009 season.This year is the first time people will be able to rent luxury accommodations in the Student Center that include balconies, patio spaces and indoor suites for tailgating purposes during home football games Saturdays this fall."Indoor tailgating at the Auburn University Student Center is such an exciting tailgating opportunity," said Andrea Conti, supervisor of Reservations Department Division of Student Affairs.

Same Old Foy, Brand New Options

By Blake Hamilton/Associate Campus Editor | August 27

Foy Student Union is set to reopen this fall, complete with renovations that will allow it to compete with the Student Center for culinary diversity.Largely unused after the opening of the new, yet-to-be-named facility last fall, speculation as to the fate of Foy has been widespread.The War Eagle Cafeteria, a fixture for decades, will debut halfway through the semester with several new venues, each of which will be applicable to student meal plans."We are in the process of securing restaurants for the Foy Union," said SGA President Jacob Watkins.

New Theta Kites Fly High

By Brittany Cosby/Campus Editor | August 27

Kappa Alpha Theta's numbers soared as the new kites went through their first formal recruitment since the sorority returned to Auburn's campus last spring."We worked on recruitment all summer to prepare," President Catherine Araszkiewicz said.Without the established traditions, Theta girls still impressed district and national chapters.

Games on the Plains a Hit for Welcome Week

By Justin Ward/ Staff Writer | August 27

The first week of school can be an exciting time for everyone. For new students, it's a time to learn about Auburn traditions like getting lost in Haley Center, paying a ridiculous cover at SkyBar and, of course, the 200 percent humidity.To ease the transition from high school to college, the SGA created Welcome Week.

Welcome Week Hosts Video Game Tournament

By Lindsey Grubbs/Staff Writer | August 25

With the twiddling of thumbs and the intermixing of legs, three first-place students took home $60 in the "So you think you've got game?" video game challenge.Students competed in video games such as Madden, Halo and Dance, Dance Revolution at the Student Center game room Aug.

Auburn Students Make Contributions to Fuller Legacy

By Jordan Dailey/Associate Campus Editor | August 19

Competitors in the average spring triathlon bike for 12 miles. For ironman athletes, that number jumps to 112 miles.

UPC Announces Fall Events

By Blake Hamilton / Associate Campus Editor | August 16

As fall rolls onto the plains, the University Program Council's lineup is sure to have something for every student.Sunday, Aug. 16, the UPC will host the first of the outdoor movies, "I Love You Man," on Cater Lawn.UPC's Speakers and Comedians council will bring Daniel Tosh, comedian and star of Comedy Central's "Tosh.0," to the Student Act on Sept. 3, while Sept. 18 will see the first of the semester's Tiger Nights.

Auburn graduates 1,197 in summer ceremony

By Brittany Cosby / Campus Editor | August 13

A line of Auburn University students, 1,197 in all, lined up to receive their diplomas for the summer commencement ceremony Aug. 10 at Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum."I liked the summer ceremony better because it was more personnel and we were recognized more quickly. My family enjoyed it more," said Rebekah Thomas, a graduate in history.

Update on Magnolia Avenue

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | August 13

Parking is not Auburn's only problem anymore.Construction on roads and buildings, started almost a year ago, has added to student's frustration. Many of the projects, such as the Donahue Drive - Magnolia Avenue Intersection Improvement Project, called for a widening of intersections and creating extra turn lanes to help speed traffic flow.Although Magnolia was supposed to be a relatively speedy fix, construction started March 30, 2009, it has yet to be completed and many are wondering why.

New Alabama Laws Make Strides in Healthcare and Special Education

By Holly Hereth/Staff Writer | July 28

New Alabama laws will provide Medicaid care for women with breast and cervical cancer and coordinate government services for those with autism effective as of July 1.Before July 1, women suffering from breast or cervical cancer who were not enrolled in the Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, were not eligible for Medicaid funding for treatment.