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Reel Review: O'Brien Rises With Earlier Show

By Jake Cole/Opinions Staff | June 18

After three months of anxiety, Conan O'Brien finally debuted as the host of the "Tonight Show." Expectations were high, and the ratings have been solid if not extraordinary.

Boot Camp Class Helps Students Stay Fit Over Summer

By Holleigh Patterson/Staff Writer | June 11

Summer is finally here, the time of rest and relaxation. For most students, this means two months away from class and the gym.Although students want to keep the weight off, some find it hard to stay motivated during the break.Jared Russell, assistant professor of kinesiology at Auburn, understands this more than most people."Over the break, everyone's friends leave them," Russell said.

Reel Review: 'The Hangover' Still Funny The Morning After

By Jake Cole/Opinions Staff | June 11

"The Hangover," Todd Phillips' new comedy, plays like a mix between "Animal House" and "Memento."It takes the hackneyed idea of the bachelor party gone awry - epitomized in the film called, funnily enough, "Bachelor Party" - and tilts it on its head, masking much of the sordid events in an alcoholic blackout and leaving them to the audience's imagination.The groom-to-be is Doug (Justin Bartha), who embarks on a one-night trip to Vegas with three friends: Stu (Ed Helms), a preppie dentist; Phil, a jerk who jumps at the chance to leave his wife and kids for the weekend; and Alan (Zach Galifianakis), Doug's future brother-in-law who may or may not be mentally-challenged and who at one point makes a passing reference to his status as a registered sex offender.The film begins with the three buddies calling Doug's fiancee the day of the wedding to inform her that they won't make it in time, then flashes back to the beginning of the whole mess -- a toast on the roof of their Vegas suite.Smash cut to the next morning, and their room is in shambles, a baby is in the closet and a fully-grown tiger occupies the bathroom.

Joe Random: Ricky Carmack

By Christian Becraft/Associate Intrigue Editor | June 11

Q: Is the Hokey Pokey really what it is all about?A: Yes it is.Q: What is your perfect pizza?A: Supreme.Q: What is your favorite YouTube video?A: "Redneck Ninja."Q: Which shoe do you put on first, left or right?A: I alternate.Q: What song best describes you?A: "Big Pimpin'."Q: Rainbows or Chacos?A: Rainbows.Q: "Star Trek" or "Star Wars?"A: None of the above.Q: What is your least favorite time of day?A: Morning.Q: What was the last movie you saw in theater?A: "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian."Q: What do you do when vending machines steal your money?A: Shake it till something falls down.Q: If you could interview anyone, dead or alive, who would you interview?A: Babe Ruth.Q: What do you want to know about the future?A: When will cars start to fly?Q: What is the next trip you are going to take?A: The beach, Gulf Shores.Q: Would you rather have a British accent or an Australian accent?A: Australian.

Aubie Committee Encourages Students to Help Out

By Callie Garrett/ Staff Writer | June 11

The Aubie Committee encourages students to come out and use their creativity to build props and help promote the coolest cat on campus."Being involved with Aubie has brought a new sense of the Auburn family to me," said Caitlin Clark, assistant director of Aubie Committee.

James Hansen Co-Writes Book on Challenger Disaster

By Sarah Phillips/Staff Writer | June 11

On the cold morning of January 28, 1986, the world watched in astonishment as the Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated above the Atlantic Ocean 72 seconds after being launched.Today, the public can now understand what happened thanks to the work of two former NASA employees: Allan McDonald and James Hansen, history professor and director of Auburn's honors college."Truth, Lies, and O-Rings: Inside the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster," by McDonald and Hansen is a book focused on McDonald's inside story."I never thought I'd write about it," Hansen said.But recently McDonald, an engineer who knew all of NASA's secrets, decided to use his 1,400 pages of hand-written notes on the Challenge disaster to educate the public. When he first began, McDonald wrote a book and submitted it to agents in New York City because it was what he thought writers were supposed to do."It was a fatal flaw," McDonald said.

Phishing Scams Attack Twitter Accounts

By Amy Bley/Staff Writer | June 4

Recent phishing scams on Twitter have alerted many Auburn students to the danger of phishing scams and have left others wondering what to do if they fall victim to such a scam.According to the Auburn University Office of Information Technology Web site, phishing scams are "typically fraudulent e-mail messages appearing to come from legitimate sources like your bank, your Internet Service Provider, eBay or PayPal, for example."The OIT Web site said these messages typically direct victims to a fake Web site which asks for information such as passwords or credit card numbers.

Design-Build Masters Program Works to Restore Shiloh-Rosenwald School

By Holleigh Patterson/Staff Writer | June 4

The Design-Build Masters program at Auburn University has taken community service to another level.

D Square Donuts Opens in Auburn

By Jordan Brantley/Staff Writer | June 4

D Square Donuts, home of the square-shaped doughnut, opened its doors Thursday. The store is located off East University Drive in the Winn-Dixie shopping center directly behind McAlister's.

International Student Organization BringsDifferent Cultures Together

By Sarah Craft/Associate Copy Editor | June 4

Want to enjoy a casual evening social hour while learning interesting facts about other cultures?

Local Restaurants Change Hours in Summer

By Grace Henderson/Staff Writer | June 3

When your stomach is growling or you want to get your daily coffee fix, check the time before you head downtown.

"Twilight" Series Brings Popularity Back to Vampires

By Christian Becraft/Associate Intrigue Editor | May 28

With series like the "Twilight Saga" and the books that spurred HBO's television series "True Blood," the on-going vampire craze has most readers whimsical rather than horrified.Ever since the "Twilight" books' release, the seemingly recent obsession with vampires has heightened.

Jane Random:LEESA MARIE KOESTLER, Senior, Biomedical Sciences

By Christian Becraft/Associate Intrigue Editor | May 28

ABOUT JANE:Age: 21Hometown: Greenville, Miss.Availability: SingleHobbies: She enjoys biking, playing tennis, writing letters, painting and loves to ballroom dance.Random fact: She likes peacocks and Aubie, her signature color is blue and she likes to wear clothes inside out.*French fries or chips and salsa?*Chips and salsa, with salt and a hint of lime, and chunky salsa, mango to be preferred.*Would you rather Superman rescue you orBatman?*I feel like I would choose Superman so Catwoman doesn't get jealous and come after me.*What did you eat for breakfast last?*Pimento cheese and crackers, Honeydew and achocolate chip muffin.*What is your recipe for a good night's sleep?*Well, I drink a cup of hot tea, I journal, I wear an eye mask called "Lamb Eyes," I sleep in a shirt named "Tie-Dyed" with a pillow called "Desi," I sleep on two feather mattresses, a fitted sheet, two comforters and one ear plug.*What is the most played song in your car right now?*Track 21 of my "Trans-Siberian Orchestra" CD.*What is your quirkiest quirk?*Clocks I can manually change are set 2 hours and 21 minutes fast.

City of Auburn Website Helps Students Find Jobs

By Callie Garrett/Staff Writer | May 28

Although summer is a time for fun and relaxation, a part-time summer job in Auburn may resolve the summer slumps of bored students."Some great resources we have available are the career counselors on staff and a Web site, jobs.auburn.edu, for on and off-campus job opportunity posting," Katie Mantooth, career counselor with Auburn University's career services, said. This Web site offers utilities such as the ability to create a profile, upload a resume, apply for jobs online and view multiple job descriptions.Mantooth said students who work 10 to 15 hours a week are proven to be more academically successful, and it improves their time management skills.She said a job only starts to affect students' grades when they are working more than 20 hours a week and they start working during the hours they need to schedule a class, meet with a professor or be in the library studying.A job can be difficult for students because they may struggle finding time to study and still have time for a social life."I found my job at Gold's Gym last summer just by asking if they were hiring," Beth Latham, a senior in nutrition, said.

History of Rock Music Class Offered This Summer

By Natalie Nettles/Intrigue Editor | May 28

Auburn may not be the School of Rock, but students taking a particular summer course may find themselves indulging in the sounds of youthful rebellion and powerful guitar riffs."The History of Rock Music," a special topics course being offered during the first summer semester, is looking into how the rock music genre originated and how it has evolved since.Howard Goldstein, professor of the course, said he has been interested in rock music since an early age."What I like about early rock music is people actually wrote songs, songs that have a structure and a melody and a texture and interesting harmonies and lyrics that are observational," Goldstein said.The course, which was offered last summer semester as well, is the first of its kind at Auburn.Although Goldstein only got to the Jimi Hendrix and Woodstock era last summer, he hopes to cover more this time around."Since I favor that music to begin with, I guess I kind of emphasize it," Goldstein said.Goldstein said he plans to definitely cover The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan."You can't really talk about the history of rock without those because everything that comes after relates to those groups I would say," Goldstein said.

Quick Summer Getaways Around Auburn

By Jaclyn Dunn/Staff Writer | May 28

In the words of singer Alice Cooper, "school's out," but for many students it is starting all over again with summer classes.Their only chance to get out and experience summer is a quick weekend vacation, but it isn't always easy to find the perfect thing to do.If students are looking to stay closer to Auburn for the weekend, Atlanta has weekend packages at low rates.With CityPass, students can purchase a packet that includes one ticket to each of the following: Georgia Aquarium, Zoo Atlanta, World of Coca-Cola, Inside CNN Studio Tour, Fernbank Museum of Natural History or Atlanta Botanical Garden, and High Museum of Art or Atlanta History Center.Each packet is just under $70 and can be used within nine days of the purchase."It's great, because you can spend the time over two weekends with a week in between," Susan Wilson, a CityPass representative, said.Wilson explained what a CityPass is and why it is convenient."It's a booklet of actual tickets, not vouchers or coupons, for immediate admission to the most popular museums and attractions," Wilson said.

Whitening Your Teeth

By Sarah Phillips/ Staff Writer | May 25

Whiter teeth can make a great first impression and an ideal smile.Everyone from celebrities to students are making their teeth as white as possible by using a variety of treatments, including at home products and in-office sessions from dentists.But do these treatments really work or do they cause more pain than pleasure?One of the most common side effects of teeth whitening is tooth sensitivity, which can be painful.Dr. George Childress, D.M.D.

Dave Matthews Band scorches through southeastern U.S.

By Wes Sinor / Associate Sports Editor | April 30

A review of two spring shows