If the stress of exams and personal problems is causing tossing and turning at night, there are ways to help get a good night's rest.For freshman and students getting ready for the work life, sleep begins to play a major role in the day-to-day activities.
When someone is injured in a car crash, their grades are typically the last thing on their minds.Fortunately for these students, Auburn University offers a solution.The Program for Students with Disabilities gives a second chance to those facing serious mental and health conditions."It's really a medical resignation program," said Dr. Fred Kam, executive and medical director at the AU Medical Clinic.
Alabama could be the first Southern state to allow the distribution of medical marijuana.The Alabama House voted to allow the state to prescribe medical marijuana to patients who are in serious pain.The deadline for the bill was supposed to be last Tuesday, but is being carried over according to Rep.
The Auburn Tigers (19-10, 5-4 SEC) smashed 24 hits against the Georgia State Panthers (14-15, 2-4 CAA) Tuesday night, going on to win 22-5.Trent Mummey made his return to the diamond after sitting out seven weeks with an injury.
In 1919 woman struggled and suffered to earn their right to vote, and for centuries many woman have fought for equality in this country. Thursday, Toril Moi spoke to an audience of mostly young female students about "The Body in Feminist Theory."Moi is a professor of literature and romance studies at Duke University. She has also written several novels and essays on feminism.
The Auburn softball team, with a 5-6 SEC record and a recent victory over South Carolina, will look to continue its win streak at home tomorrow against No.
Clothing is crucial, which is good news for dry cleaners, but not for student wallets. "Dry cleaning uses chemicals and there is really no water involved at all," said Nathan Broach, assistant manager of Downtown Cleaners.
It's not always quiet at the library.Friday night, students and staff put the books down for a while to have some fun at the Ralph Brown Draughon Library.The AU Gamers club brought over various video games such as Wii sports and Rockband.
The Auburn Tigers Baseball team (5-2) defeated Davidson (63) 7-6 Wednesday as part of a doubleheader after a rainout Tuesday.Auburn sophomore Dexter Price picked up his first win of the season, pitching 5 and two-thirds innings, giving up four earned runs, walking one and striking out three.Davidson's scoring started in the top of the second when Andre Barna led off the inning with a single to left.
The Rolling Reserve Budget Act, developed by Rep. Greg Canfield, may change the way budgets are planned for public schools in Alabama.Canfield's bill will look at the next 15 years and average those budgets together to figure out a reasonable cap for the budget.The hope is that this bill will avoid proration and will help schools regain funds lost during this slow economic period.Proration occurs when projected budgets are reduced so the amount of funds requested changes to match the amount of funds available."There is too much uncertainty that comes along with proration," Canfield said.
