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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.

Tailgate Guys Look to Leave Their Mark on the Tradition

By Holly Hereth/Staff Writer | July 28

This football season, Tailgate Guys, a new private company on Auburn's campus, hopes to change the face of tailgating at Auburn.The company takes care of all their customers' tailgating needs leaving them free to enjoy game day without the hassle of setup and cleanup.Tailgate Guys will be operating on the new green facing the east side of Jordan-Hare Stadium and adjacent to the student center.

Auburn Steps Up Sustainability Awareness

By Courtney Johnson/Staff Writer | July 27

Auburn University has recently undergone many changes to accommodate the need for sustainability and environmental awareness on campus and in the community.A pronounced step toward a more sustainable campus for the University has been the addition of a permanent Office of Sustainability on campus.The Office of Sustainability has many resources available to students.

Auburn Remembers the Moon Landing on Anniversary

By Sarah Craft/Associate Copy Editor | July 27

This time of year forty years ago, Americans sat glued to their television sets or transistor radios, amazed to be witnessing man's first landing on the moon.

Engineering Hosts Seminar on Manufacturing Automotive Electronics by Former Doctorate Student

By Sarah Phillips/ Staff Writer | July 26

On July 16, Auburn University's Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering continued with its series of seminars bringing in Gokhan Sarpkaya from Continental Automotive Systems located in Huntsville.Sarpkaya, a former Auburn University doctorate student, presented his former dissertation on manufacturing automotive electronics.Alice Smith, professor and chairwoman of the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, said it is quite useful and encouraging to have former students return to speak."It brings in a role model for students," said Smith.

Ensign Lauren Nevels Recognized as Top NROTC Midshipman in the Nation.

By Callie Garrett/Staff Writer | July 23

Ensign Lauren Nevels, a recent Auburn graduate, received an award being recognized as the top NROTC Midshipman in the nation."There are 59 Naval ROTC units across the country, with roughly 4,000 students," said Capt.

Fashion Fixes for Fall

By Stephanie England/Staff Writer | July 23

Keeping up with the latest fashion trends can be difficult, especially for the busy college student.Knowing what to wear to class, to interviews, or out on the town is a decision students face every day in the continually changing world of fashion."When I meet someone I don't know, I form a first impression of that person based largely on how he or she looks, because that's all the information I have readily available to me," said Sandra Forsythe, Auburn University's coordinator of apparel merchandising.