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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.

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.

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.

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.

Students still debate firearms at University

By Allison Thompson / Staff Writer | March 25

Students all over the country are taking a shot at legalizing concealed firearms on college campuses.A group of students at North Carolina State University recently protested the prohibition of concealed firearms on campus by carrying around empty gun holsters.After this protest and the anniversary of Lauren Burk's death, students are searching for a way to ensure their safety.Events like these, along with a recent bomb threat at Lowder Business Building, make students wonder how safe they are.After Burk's death, Alabama state Sen.

BOT seat likely to go to Harbert despite conflict over diversity

By Sarah Lambert / Assistant Campus Editor | March 25

First is the worst; second is the best. The Board of Trustees can only hope this is the case for Raymond Harbert.Harbert, an Auburn alumnus and successful Birmingham businessman, was again nominated to fill the open at-large position on the Board of Trustees Feb.

Students step it up for Tiger Stomp event

By Amanda Irle / Staff Writer | March 25

Audience members packed the Auburn University Student Act for Tiger Stomp Saturday.Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi and Alpha Phi Alpha won first, second and third in the fraternity category.In the sorority category, the winners were Delta Sigma Theta, Pretty in Pink and Delta Zeta."It's one of the big events of every spring semester," said Nicole Bolden, a junior in pre-computer science who is social director for the Black Student Union's cabinet.The Black Student Union presents Tiger Stomp every spring semester to showcase sorority and fraternity stepping.

SPaRC team brings home first place, award, bragging rights for Auburn

By Lindsey Davidson / News Editor | March 25

The Auburn University Student Projects and Research Committee team took the gold this weekend in the SoutheastCon Student Hardware Competition."We can be very proud of our SPaRC students for bringing home the first place trophy," said Thaddeus Roppel, faculty adviser for SPaRC and professor in electrical and computer engineering.The SPaRC team, founded by the late Professor Scotte Hodel in 2006, can also flaunt a plaque to be displayed for a year and $800 for the Auburn IEEE Student Chapter.With a group consisting of only nine members, the team beat 45 other schools from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and the country of Jamaica.The annual IEEE event was hosted by the IEEE Atlanta Section and the Georgia Tech IEEE Student Branch."Engineers Making the World a Better Place" shaped this year's theme as each team had to construct an autonomous robot that could randomly pick up and sort aluminum, plastic and glass Coca-Cola containers."It felt really great winning," said Zach Lamb, a senior in mechanical engineering.

Summer classes help students stock up on hours

By Bridgette Bonner / Staff Writer | March 25

Need a break from big classes, Donahue traffic, packed C Zones and crazy schedules,? Lacking credit hours?Taking summer classes at Auburn is a way to avoid the chaos and get the hours needed to fill up the curriculum sheet.Summer classes tend to be smaller because a smaller amount of students take classes in the summer than in the fall or spring."There are fewer students per classroom in the summer because not everybody is here in the summer," said Lawrence Wit, associate dean of the College of Science and Mathematics.

UPC looking to recruit member

By Laura Vaughn / Staff Writer | March 25

By: Laura VaughnResponsible for some of the most popular events in Auburn, University Program Council is one of the most recognized groups on campus.Students wishing to become involved with UPC can apply to be part of the council.Applications to serve on one of the 11 committees, available on the UPC Web site, are due Friday in Student Center Suite 3130.A description of positions is also on the site."I joined UPC as a freshman because I wanted to get more involved on campus," said Alex Mileshko, director of technical productions for UPC.

Students warm up for dance marathon

By Grace Anthony / Assistant Campus Editor | March 11

Students will boogie, swing and cut a rug at the Auburn University Dance Marathon benefiting Habitat for Humanity."Students should expect one thing, to have fun while raising money for an awesome cause," said John Michael Roehm, executive AUDM officer.The 12-hour marathon is this Friday in the New Center Ballroom.

Auburn Early Learning Center harvests pennies for food bank

By Vicki Johnson / Staff Writer | March 11

The Penny Harvest collects for its fourteenth year

Theft costs AU Bookstore

By Sarah Lambert | March 11

Increase in theft could mean rising costs

Girls Ready to Run for political office

By Lindsey Davidson | March 11

Seminar advises women on future career in politics

Pinkert selected for research mission

By Kristen Bost | March 11

Multidisciplinary research to be conducted across campus

Fortner, students, experts discuss global hunger issues

By Loren Willis / Staff Writer | March 11

speakers meet at fourth annual University Hunger Summit.

University remembers Lauren Burk

By Brittney Williford / Associate Campus Editor | March 9

One-year anniversary of freshman's murder reunites students across campus

Buskist honored with psychology award

By Zachary McDonald / Staff Writer | February 24

Professor William Buskist is to be presented with a lifetime achievement accolade. It's called the Charles Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award. "In addition to a free trip for two to Canada," Buskist said, "it includes a $2,000 check and a plaque."The American Psychological Association said recipients are required to exhibit an excellent record in teaching.