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Grace Chambers LEXINGTON, Ky. – Transylvania University senior Grace Chambers has been named editor-in-chief of the school’s student newspaper, The Rambler. Chambers, of Lexington, will take over the reins of the weekly publication after serving as opinion editor and news editor. “We are going to work hard to make The Rambler the most relevant, informative and thought-provoking news source possible for the Transy community,” said Chambers, an English major. Chambers’ top priority as editor-in-chief will be providing more aggressive reporting and broader coverage of campus life, she said. Chambers replaces Sara Thompson, who graduated in May. “There is so much happening here at Transy and so much to write about,” Chambers said. “I look forward to working with a very talented staff to look closely into campus issues and better reflect the life of a Transy student.” Senior Melissa True, of Corinth, is the new managing editor. She served as news editor during the 2008 winter and fall terms before studying abroad in England during the 2009 winter term. “After coming back from studying abroad, one of the things I’m looking forward to about Transy is returning to The Rambler staff. I’m excited to start working on it again,” True said. Student media adviser Terri McLean will continue to work with the all-volunteer staff. She spent 25 years in the newspaper business, including a 21-year stint at the Lexington Herald-Leader. “I’m really proud of The Rambler’s progress this past year

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Moore with a Peruvian child during her semester abroad in fall 2008. LEXINGTON, Ky.—Samantha Moore, a rising senior at Transylvania University, is spending part of her summer helping children in Lexington and abroad in Belize. A sociology major and Spanish minor from Cadiz, Ky., Moore recently spent a week volunteering at the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington’s Camp Haven, a free camp for children ages 7-12 whose parents are incarcerated. “The camp fosters a safe environment for the children to express themselves through artwork and guided focus groups,” Moore explains.“Having this unique shared experience removes any fear of being ‘different’ and lets kids just be kids.” Moore will spend the month of August in Belize, where she will live at Liberty Farm, an organic farm that is part of the Liberty Foundation, a residential facility for abused, neglected and abandoned children. The farm is a member of World Wide Opportunities for Organic Farming (WWOOF), an organization that helps people share more sustainable ways of living. WWOOF connects volunteers with organic farms around the world that will host the volunteers and provide lodging and meals in exchange for working on the farm. Moore will learn a variety of skills including sustainable farming practices and carpentry. Liberty Farm provides food for the orphanage and sells produce to help fund the orphanage. Volunteers on the farm will also have opportunities to volunteer at the orphanage and work with the children. Moore was awarded a

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LEXINGTON, Ky.–Transylvania Treasures, a publication dedicated to showcasing the rare and valuable items in Transylvania University’s special collections and medical and science museum, can now be considered a treasure in its own right. The thrice yearly newsletter was named a 2009 Gold Award winner – the highest award available – in a prestigious national competition sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Martha Baker, publications director at the 1,100-student liberal arts school, called the award significant. “The goal from the outset was to create a unique and attractive publication that would do justice not only to Transylvania’s impressive collections but also to its rich heritage.  This award shows we’re on the right track,” said Baker, who edits Transylvania Treasures. Additionally, Baker said, “it shows we stack up very well against works by colleges from across the nation, many of which are much, much bigger than Transylvania.” Duke Medicine also received a Gold Award in the same category, and Tufts University received a bronze. The three winners were chosen among 35 entries. This is not the first award for Transylvania Treasures, which has won state and regional CASE awards and a Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Thoroughbred chapter award. “This award is especially significant because it’s an international award,” said Baker. “CASE has 3,400 members from 61 countries all over the world.  We’re very pleased that Transylvania Treasures has been given this recognition.” Transylvania Treasures is a

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