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Zach bland / assistant Photo Editor Friends and supporters celebrate logan Powell’s victory as auburn’s next sGa President tuesday, Feb. 11, after callouts on the back steps of cater hall. Logan Powell wins SGA presidentail election with 72 percent of student vote

New businesses join Derek herscovici South College cAmPuS rePorter Uncle Maddio’s Pizza joint Freezing rain couldn’t keep the crowd off of will open in the new cater Lawn for the results of the SGA and miss i believe that this is the shopping centeracross Auburn elections tuesday, Feb. 11. from CVS Logan Powell is the new SGA President, best role for me to olabode Anise is SGA Vice President, rich- “serve Auburn. Win or mond Gunter is SGA treasurer and caroline lose, i knew i should at SPORTS A8 Stephens is the new miss Auburn. “the basis for this decision was my love for least give it a shot.” Auburn and my passion for listening to the stu- —Logan poweLL dent body,” Powell said. “I believe that this is SGA PreSIdent eLect the best role for me to serve Auburn. Win or lose, I knew I should at least give it a shot.” For Harrelson, the experience was still in- Powell campaigned on a platform of increas- credible, regardless of the outcome. ing communication between SGA and the stu- “It’s something I can definitely build from, dent body, an idea that remains central to his and I still hope to better the Auburn community mission as president. and use my platform and my visions to see what “When I sat down to create a platform I re- I can do,” Harrelson said. alized that I was one mind out of more than Harrelson said he’s definitely interested in 25,000,” Powell said. “It was very humbling helping Powell initiate his platform of creating Baseball’s opening to not only set goals for the upcoming year but a mobile application to locate late-night securi- day is on the way goals that keep evolving after.” ty shuttles on campus. Golloway talks depth When asked whether his opponent, Hayden “that’s a conversation he and I need chart, starting rotation Harrelson, would serve in some capacity with- to have,” Harrelson said. “our platforms ahead of Tigers’ weekend in his administration, Powell said he was op- were very similar. I’d like to see what I tournament in Florida timistic. could do to put myself in a position to help him “When you run for SGA president, win or out.” lose, you’re doing it for a reason,” Powell said. Harrison mills, the standing SGA president, INTRIGUE A13 “You’re doing it because you see something believes Powell is well suited to take over when that needs to change. So I don’t think that just he leaves. because you don’t win the election those opin- “He’s coming in with the right mind set, with ions should be swept under the rug. Whether humility,” mills said. “He will continue to serve it’s an official capacity or not, I would love to Auburn as he always has.” keep hearing from him.” » See SGA A2

Are you curious about The Fox? Opelika shop sells lingerie, promotes local artisans and more indEX Campus a2 opinion a5 Community a6 Sports a8 ray MayE / dEsiGn Editor sarah May / assistant Photo Editor intrigue a12 War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen surround caroline stephen after her Miss auburn win. Winning vice president-elect olabode anise is congratulated by his girlfriend, leah seay Campus A2 The Auburn PlAinsmAn Thursday, February 13, 2014

DUi Arrests for feb. 5–feb. 11, 2014 Police rePorts for feb. 5–feb. 11, 2014

Anthony edwards gabriel McKenzie feb. 5, 12:56 p.m., 1200 block of south Donahue feb. 6, 3 p.m., 1400 block of lee road 10 feb. 8, 1:26 p.m., 200 block of West longleaf feb. 6, 1000 North Donahue feb. 8, south college street and Drive second-degree theft of property third-degree criminal mischief east thatch Second-degree forgery and first-degree theft of Jacarius Wright property feb. 7, 11 a.m., 400 block of opelika road feb. 8, 2:19 p.m., 1400 block of saugahatchee feb. 7, south college street Daniel Newell second-degree criminal trespass road feb. 9, North college street feb. 5, 5:30 p.m., 100 block of east glenn Avenue third-degree theft of property and third-degree benjamin Holmes shoplifting feb. 7, 3 p.m., 900 block of North Donahue criminal mischief feb. 7, North Dean road and An- travis latham third-degree criminal trespass nalue Drive feb. 11, North college street feb. 5. 1:06 p.m., 300 block of Webster road feb. 8, 3 p.m., 300 block of West glenn Avenue third-degree criminal trespass feb. 7, 5 p.m., 100 block of burton street third-degree theft of property erin bundy third-degree theft of property feb. 8, West Magnolia Avenue and feb. 5, 6 p.m., 1600 block of south college street feb. 9, 12:01 a.m., 300 block of opelika road south Donahue Drive third-degree theft of property feb. 7, 4:54 p.m., 2100 block of richland road third-degree criminal trespass first-degree theft of property lawrence Nourzad feb. 5, 6:39 p.m., 700 block of West Veterans feb. 9, 11:17 a.m., 500 block of Perry street feb. 8, south college street boulevard feb. 7, 5:07 p.m., 1100 block of gatewood second-degree theft of property third-degree theft of property Public lewdness and third-degree criminal tres- charles Underwood pass feb. 11, 10:26 a.m., 1100 block of stonegate feb. 8, south college street feb. 6, 7:38 a.m., three 19 bragg Auto breaking and entering criminal mischief- damage to private property feb. 7, 11:40 p.m., 100 block of West Magnolia savannah rundquist third-degree theft of property and third-degree feb. 11, 2:56 p.m., 1700 block of south college feb. 8, Downs Way and West feb. 6, 11:25 a.m., 1700 block of south college criminal trespass third-degree theft of property longleaf Drive –reports provided by Auburn street Department of Public safety second-degree criminal mischief feb. 8, 1 p.m., 100 block of North college street third-degree theft of property Gloria Steinem to speak at Extraordinary Women Lecture Series

Keely sheArer is open to the general public. per indisputable reputation as a national icon and tends similar lectures and luncheons offered by CAmpuS WriTEr The first woman to speak at Auburn’s Extraor - legendary figure.” the Women’s Studies program. Gloria Steinem, activist and author, came to dinary Women Lecture Series, Leslie Kenne- Steinem is the co-founder of Ms. Magazine, “I think they’re very beneficial,” Woodward Auburn to give a lecture in the seventies and is dy, was an Auburn graduate and the first woman the Women’s media Center, and the National said. “it’s really awesome that we have the op- returning Feb. 18 to kick off the fifth annual Ex- three-star general in the united States Air Force. Women’s political Caucus, among other foun- portunity, as students, to hear from all these re- traordinary Women Lecture Series as part of Au- “Our lecture series has been a trajectory,” Bak- dations. ally cool people who make a difference, through burn university’s Women’s Studies program. er said. Steinem has also received numerous awards, all these different programs that Auburn offers.” “Gloria Steinem is probably the most influen - Since then, Lily Ledbetter, woman’s right ac- such as the presidential medal of Freedom, and Students such as Lauren romano, sophomore tial woman in the united States,” said Barbara tivist who the Fair pay Act is named after; ma- written five books, withAs If Women Matter, be- in elementary education, heard about the lecture Baker, executive editor of the Women’s Leader- rie Wilson, founder and president of the White ing the latest. series through her professor in in her human de- ship institute. “She has been for my entire life- House project; and maya Angelou, renowned au- “What i think the catch here is [that] you have velopmental life studies class. time, and I’m not young. Really, she is a key fig- thor and poet, have all come to Auburn to partake the opportunity to be in the presence of an abso- According to romano, most of her class will ure in a struggle for equality for all people. She in the lecture series. lute legend, an icon, somebody that not every- be attending the lecture. has worked in every facet of all race, gender and “This year, our goal was to bring as many of body gets to be in the presence of everyday of the “We know how families and relationships every other kind of inequality you can think of the units across campus together as we could,” week,” Baker said. work,” romano said. “i think it’s an opportuni- for 50 to 60 years.” Baker said. “We wanted to see if we could get ev- mary Elizabeth Woodward, junior in hotel ty for us to see how women have been influential The lecture will take place at the Auburn Ho- erybody on board together to get behind some- and restaurant management, serves as a men- not only in society but managed to run a family, tel in the Dixon Conference Center at 4 p.m. and body. So, we got somebody that really has a su- tee for the Women’s philanthropy board and at- have children and do both.”

the strength of her campaign platform: serving sgA others through random acts of kindness. » From A1 “i think the great things about random acts of kindness is it’s contagious, and so one thing mills, powell and other members of the that’s really neat is that we can just do it,” Ste- present and future SGA cabinet will ease the phens said. transition of power from one administration to “it doesn’t cost money. All it takes is a lit- the next at a retreat at Calloway Gardens in the tle time and effort. One thing we’ll do is we’ll coming weeks. keep randomly doing random acts of kindness Among those attending the retreat is SGA and then more than that, too, we’re going to vice president-elect Olabode Anise, who gar- teach Auburn students about what it is and just nered 63 percent of the vote (3,827) to his op- keep doing [it].” ponent David Wisdom ‘s 37 percent (2,261). Stephens called her campaign experience “To say i’m excited would be an understate- humbling and says she is excited to get to work ment,” Anise said. “it’s been three years, and in the upcoming year. it has always been my dream. i am just so ex- runner-up rebekah Davis said campaign TOP LEFT: Miss Auburn candidate rebekah Davis hugs a friend after sgA callouts. (eMilY eNfiNger / PHo- cited.” week helped her understand the true meaning togrAPHer Anise, a junior in computer science, said of family and friendship and wouldn’t trade TOP RIGHT: the War eagle girls and Plainsmen sing the Alma Mater around the new Miss Auburn, caroline he hopes to implement his campaign platform that for anything, regardless of the outcome. stephens. (rAYe MAY / DesigN eDitor) soon. “Caroline Stephens and i are actually very BOTTOM RIGHT: sgA vice president olabode Anise celebrates with his fraternity brothers after the results “[i want to] start working and go to the of- close and i can think of no one more deserv- of the sgA election. (sArAH MAY / AssistANt PHoto eDitor fice of the Provost and office of Information ing,” Davis said. Technology and get this show on the road,” “i look forward to helping her in whatever Anise said. “Auburn students are really active she needs and just being there for her over this The Auburn Plainsman and really want to elect candidates that will next year.” 255 Heisman Drive, Suite 1111, AU Student Center make sure to make a difference.” Jazzmin Carr, another runner-up, said the Auburn, AL 36849 Despite the loss, Wisdom had nothing but entire experience was nothing if not a lesson. Newsroom - (334) 844-9108 Advertising - (334) 844-4130 praise for his campaign team and hopes to con- “i learned to better serve Auburn, and i Editor - Kelsey Davis Managing Editor - Elizabeth Wieck tinue working for Auburn’s student body. learned everything has a divine purpose,” Carr “The best part about campaign week was the said. “i’ll help [Stephens] with whatever she NEWSROOM DESIGN ADVERTISING friendships i made with everybody else,” Wis- needs.” Editor - Raye May dom said. runner-up Sloane Bell said her favorite part COMMUNITY Graphics Editor - Emily Brett ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES “i think the platform that i had set forth is of campaign week was watching everyone Editor - Chandler Jones Asst Graphics - Kristen Harlin Manager - Kaylie Sautter Reporter - Ashtyne Cole Aly McGauley something that Auburn needs, so it’s some- come together to do something tangible and COPY DESK Writer - Pierce Ostwalt Victoria Hart thing that i’d like to see move forward.” raise awareness for various causes. Editor - Anna Claire Conrad CAMPUS Claire Woodall Though he ran unopposed, richmond Gunt- Bell said she still plans on helping Stephens Assistant - Amber Franklin Editor - Becky Hardy PHOTO DESIGNERS er received 5,901 votes to secure his place as implement her campaign platform in the fu- Reporter - Corey Williams SGA Treasurer-elect. ture. Editor - Anna Leigh Grafton Lindsey Drennan Reporter - Derek Herscovici Asst Editor - Sarah May Ashley Selby “i think the experiences i’ve been fortunate “i think her platform is great, [and] we can Writer - Keely Shearer Asst Editor - Zach Bland Writer - Ben Ruffin DISTRIBUTION enough to have on this campus prepared me to all do a little more to help out,” Bell said. “Au- Photographer - Emily Enfinger Jason Bass step into this role,” Gunter said. burn students already love to do random acts of INTRIGUE Photographer - Jon Harrison Austin Haisten “[i’m] ready to lead on day one and ensure kindness for each other, but i think she can re- Editor - Maddie Yerant MULTIMEDIA Justin McCroskey we balance our budget and spend the money in ally help live it up.” Reporter - Becky Sheehan Editor - Kristofer Sims GENERAL MANAGER & Reporter - Kailey Miller a way that is fair and balanced for all students.” For Kinsey Crow, the final runner-up, just Asst Editor - Juan Price ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Gunter called his election to treasurer “an the opportunity to run and bring attention to Writer - Adam Wolnski ONLINE Judy Riedl opportunity and an obligation” and looks for- her platform issue was worth it, regardless of SPORTS Editor - Cat Watson (334) 844-9101 ward to keeping SGA’s budget in the black. the outcome. Editor - Justin Ferguson Asst Online - Caitlin Shostak [email protected] “i’m just excited for the way the Lord has “i have been encouraged by the Auburn Reporter - Eric Wallace EDITORIAL ADVISER [email protected] blessed me to have an opportunity to serve this university student body’s response to my plat- Reporter - Kyle Van Fechtmann Austin Phillips OFFICE MANAGER university,” Gunter said. form,” Crow said. Writer - Taylor Jones Writer - David McKinney (334) 844-9104 Kim Rape Caroline Stephens won out over rebekah “i think we did a great job this week of just [email protected] (334) 844-4130 Davis, Jazmin Carr, Kinsey Crow and Sloane bringing light to something we can improve OPINIONS Editor - Jordan Hays [email protected] Bell to be named the 2014 miss Auburn. on in the Auburn Family. We succeeded in our Caroline Stephens, junior in political sci- mission. it’s been an honor just to run for miss ence and psychology, attributed her victory to Auburn.” Thursday, February 13, 2014 The Auburn PlAinsmAn Campus A3

sarah may / assistant photo editor the Whatchawant hot dog stand offers a range of toppings, including sauerkraut, bacon, chili, doritos, the classic ketchup and mustard, and many more. Whatchawant hot dogs give you whatcha need becky hArdy the way to class or a quick transit break,” danny CAmpus EdiTor said. “i don’t like calling them hot dogs because doritos, sauerkraut, ketchup, bacon, chili, and they’re not normal hot dogs. i recommend it for pickles can all be found on one hot dog, if that is faculty, staff, students and open to everyone.” “whatchawant.” danny said he does not compare his business- Although the Whatchawant hot dog stand es to similar hot dog restaurants. has only been on campus for approximately two “[my business is] me providing an experience, weeks, danny daniels, founder of Whatchawant, and i’ll give you exactly what you want,” dan- has been creating connections with Auburn stu- ny said. “That’s why it’s called Whatchawant. dents since the 2013 football season. i want you to be as creative as possible with the “i really got my name out there with the stu- condiments on my cart. You come to buy an ex- dents, and the students would ask me every night perience, not a place to buy a certain meal. Any- when i would be on campus,” daniels said. “[The thing you’re mind comes up with i’ll make it for business grew because of] the love from my fans, you.” and all the students have really supported me. i sade said their most popular selling hot dog is love the university, and i love the students.” a chili cheese hot dog. Daniels first got the idea of starting a hot dog “We have basically any topping you want,” cart when he visited New York City with his fi - sade said. “it’s not a normal hot dog.” ancé, sade daniels, co-owner of Whatchawant. daniels said he takes pride in selling his 100 “i saw a couple of carts and thought it would percent beef hot dogs. be something cool i could bring to Auburn,” dan- “They’re something you can’t buy in the ny said. “i’ve always been into food and want- store,” daniels said. “i want to sell high-quality ed to started a couple of businesses when i grad- dogs, and i make my chili fresh every morning.” uated.” denson said he is friends with the owners and danny is only selling his 100 percent beef recommends Whatchawant to everyone. dogs on campus now. “I’m definitely going to spread the word for “Getting back out downtown now depends on everyone to come here,” denson said. “They’re working with the city, but game days would re- great hot dogs.” ally be the time to park it outside the bars,” dan- The hot dog stand may be one of many in the ny said. near future. Whatchawant gets new customers to its cart “We’re hoping to get another cart started on everyday. the other side of campus,” sade said. “By the end “This is my first time [eating the hot dogs], but of the summer, hopefully we’ll have one on the after this first bite, I’m coming back for many other side.” more,” said Chris denson, senior in business ad- Whatchawant hot dog cart is open monday– ministration. Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. next to the student danny said he recommends his Whatchawant Center by the Tiger Transit stop. hot dogs to the every day student and person on “i want to let all my fans know that i love them campus, including the Tiger Transit bus drivers. and thank you for all their support,” daniels said. sarah may / assistant photo editor “[The food] gets you away from the norm, on “Without the students, i wouldn’t be here.” sade daniels prepares a Whatchawant hot dog with ketchup and mustard for Chris denson. Board of Trustees approves Toomer’s Corner makeover derek herscovici back and forth. The circular successfully,” King said. “Ev- CAmpus rEporTEr seat wall is set a bit back [from erything before transplanting The mourning period for the street], and i believe that the trees constitutes phase one.” Toomer’s Corner is over. it’ll become a nice addition to King said despite being ex- The Auburn university the campus and create another tremely poisonous to plants, Board of Trustees met at Au- little gathering place that’s peo- spike 80dF, the herbicide used, burn university montgomery ple friendly.” is non-toxic to humans and campus Friday, Feb. 7, to ap- there are no health concerns prove funding for the remov- posed to the Auburn communi- al of the contaminated soil be- ty before its removal. Contributed by Christina broWn, former graduate assistant neath the corner and remodel- A redesigned, tree-lined the young Women’s Leadership program mentors middle school girls from auburn Junior high school. ing of the brick area behind the Right now, Toomer’s walkway leading to samford historic gates to the school. Corner is one of Hall will be the last completed “once the trees were deter- “our most iconic component to phase two in the Students mentor community girls mined that they needed to be summer before the 2015 foot- removed, we went through a spaces on campus, ball season. keely sheArer that i never knew,” Edwards said. “so, i learn number of different commit- but if you want “i can probably say with a CAmpus WriTEr a lot from the curriculum, such as how to solve tees and processes to figure out to go hang out good deal of certainty that the Female students on Auburn’s campus are conflicts and how to deal with messy relation - what to do with the universi- day we plant trees we will cer- given the opportunity to help guide middle and ships.” ty’s corner in [downtown] Au- there, you can’t.” tainly have an event that brings high school girls into becoming young wom- While the program benefits middle school burn,” said dan King, vice —dAn king out a lot of people,” said mike en every day. girls by helping their transition into becoming president of facilities manage- ViCE prEsidEnT oF Clardy, director of university The Auburn university’s Women’s resource a young woman, it is also a great opportunity ment. FACiliTiEs mAnAGEmEnT communications. Center developed a research-based mentoring for Auburn’s college students to grow. The board approved Harrison mills, sGA presi- program called the Young Women’s leadership “i have been involved with this a whole se- $900,000 from the university’s Though the construction dent, said in designing the new program in 2010. mester now, and i’ve already seen a few chang- general fund to complete the should not cause problems for corner, the university reached Each woman involved in the program is es in myself, in my leadership abilities and makeover in two phases across traffic at the intersection of Col- out to various groups for ideas paired with one middle school girl from Au- how i talk to people,” skipper said. “Also, the the next two years. lege and magnolia, King said it last year. burn Junior High school or loachapoka High friendships that you make are just incredible The first phase comprises all will drastically affect pedestri- “[2013 president] owen school. and long lasting.” of what King calls the “hard- an traffic between campus and Harris and his administration ‘Big sisters’ are required to meet with their According to Edwards, the program is ben- scape” work: removing the the rest of downtown Auburn, were heavily involved with fa- ‘little sister’ at least once week for a minimum eficial to the community as a whole because it bricks and pavers on the ex- which is why development cilities in the development of of one hour. provides outreach to at-risk adolescents, virtu- isting corner, digging, clean- won’t begin until after gradua- that master plan,” mills said. However, many times, students like megan ally at no cost. ing out and safely removing the tion in may. “Throughout the development skipper, sophomore in human development “Another thing you wouldn’t expect to gain contaminated soil, and com- King said he estimates the they had a lot of student and and family studies, visit with their littles above by being involved in this program is an awe- pleting the construction chang- “hardscape” work will be com- faculty input in facilitating the the required meeting hours. some support group of people who attend Au- es to the new area. pleted in time for the start of design concept.” “i’ll meet with her twice a week, maybe burn too,” skipper said. A new feature of the corner the 2014 football season, but The Board of Trustees also about two hours each time, and that is in addi- many of the college students already in- will be the circular seat wall set the second phase of the proj- approved the construction of a tion to the time we spend together at the junior volved in the program hope to continue with behind the existing gates and ect, planting the new trees, will graduate College of Business high school, with the other big and littles in the it in the future. path to samford Hall. come after. building, a recycling and ser- program,” skipper said. The Young Women’s leadership program “right now, Toomer’s Cor- “The trees will take a little vice support facility on campus Through activities, mentors are able to help also allows graduate assistants to engage in the ner is one of our most iconic longer because we have have and an aviation school located their mentees with the everyday challenges program. spaces on campus, but if you to identify the exact candidates, next to the Auburn airport. dealing with family, friends, relationships and “i would love to still be an instrumental part want to go hang out there, you go through a process called A $750,000 budget was ap- peer pressure. of this program,” skipper said. “if that were in can’t,” King said. “There’s no ‘root pruning,’ which causes proved for the graduate college Ashley Edwards, junior in social work, has the plans and worked out for me, i would love place to sit. There’s not good the root ball to get bigger and of business building, in addi- been involved in the Young Women’s leader- to continue my involvement with the program.” lighting. You’re right at the denser and increases the likeli- tion to individual contract firms ship program for two years. To read more about the Young Women’s corner where traffic is coming hood of the tree being replanted for the projects. “The things that we teach them are things leadership program visit Theplainsman.com. Campus A4 The Auburn PlAinsmAn Thursday, February 13, 2014 Coming to a dining hall near you Chicken Salad Chick will come to campus starting Fall 2014

JuAn Price CAMPuS WriTer in fall 2014, Chicken Salad Chick will be welcomed to campus. it has already created a lot of buzz, including a tweet from SgA President Harrison Mills, who proclaimed his excitement about the res- taurant coming to campus. “i know students will enjoy this dining venue,” Mills said. glenn Loughridge, director of Campus Dining, credited Mills’ platform as part of the reason Chicken Salad Chick is com- ing to campus. “Student feedback, especially from Harrison – it was one of his platforms last year – so, he was instrumental in getting us moving forward,” Loughridge said. According to Loughridge, the new on-campus restaurant will be placed in a new expansion attached to the Foy Din- ing Hall. With the new addition, campus dining hopes to give students more options. “it’s a healthier option, and that is something that we’ve had a lot of student feedback on, which is to have a healthi- er, lighter option on campus,” Loughridge said. The Chicken Salad Chick franchise has been in Auburn for six years and has more emily brett / graphics edtior than 60 restaurants around the Southeast, according to their website. “i am excited to see a new place open College of Business up on campus,” said Kevin McCulloch, sarah may / assistant photo editor freshman in mechanical engineering. “i chicken salad chick will become an extenson of Foy dining hall in Fall 2014. can try something new and hopefully will come back a lot.” rants on campus, such as Chick-fil-A and brand even further for football seasons MBA valuable The company was founded by 1999 Papa John’s. to come and allow more people to enjoy Auburn grad Stacy Brown. Since the first “We are expecting it to be very success- what Chicken Salad Chick has to offer. store opened, the franchise has opened ful,” Loughridge said. “This is an Auburn “There will be an opportunity for some across the board stores across the South every year. Al- brand, these are Auburn folks that created catering out there for game day tents and though the restaurant seems to be grow- a restaurant. They love this place.” people who want to have something to KATe secKinger they provide is free money. ing, the owners stuck to their Auburn Mills said the restaurant will be a qual- walk to their tailgate with,” Loughridge ConTriBuTing WriTer on an assistantship, students roots and established the headquarters in ity dining experience for students and will said. Auburn’s MBA program work an average of 14 hours Auburn. give students the chance to enjoy a popu- According to Loughridge, Chicken knows how to get down to busi- per week to give back to the “i am interested to see what the restau- lar local restaurant on campus. Salad Chick will open in november, with ness. College of Business, on top of rant has to offer that will be different from For the future, the restaurant hopes to construction slated to begin soon. in its most recent rankings, their regular coursework. other restaurants on campus,” said Chris become more than just a dining venue for other plans for the university that stu- the graduate program at the Even so, finances aren’t the Barnes, freshman in computer science. students to enjoy during the school year. dents can look forward to include a Star- raymond J. Harbert College of only things that make a pro- Campus Dining continues to add restu- According to Loughridge, the plan for bucks that will replace Lowder Lounge Business placed second in the gram valuable. arants to campus, including Chicken Sal- the restaurant is to make it available for and provide a study space for students in nation for “Best Financial Val- “great programs start with ad Chick, to join the brand name restau- football game days, which will launch the Lowder. ue” by “u.S. news and World great students and great facul- report.” ty,” Hardgrave said. “i’m not The esteemed survey re- trying to over simplify it, but it vealed Auburn MBA graduates really is that simple. if you have Alumni business benefits current students had the second highest salary- great students and great faculty to-debt ratio in the nation, with you will have a great program. i DereK herscovici process from the other end. a score of 6.72. would put our students and our CAMPuS rePorTer “i’m in a position where i hire peo- in other words, an MBA faculty up against any in the You’ve distilled everything about your- ple,” Berglund said. “if i know a little bit graduate from Auburn makes a country.” self, your dreams and your accomplish- more about those people, or they have a starting salary 6.72 times great- Accomplished MBA student ments into a single, approximate page, resource list on myunfold, i’d be more in- er than their average debt. Lauren Little, graduate student but is it really you? terested in learning about them.” “our mission statement says in business administration, Myunfold.com, a portfolio building Jonathan Henson, Myunfold.com co- that we are dedicated to pro- feels the u.S. news ranking is site, still in Beta form, allows students to founder and 2008 AuM graduate, said an ducing highly desired grad- justified, but not just for the low supply a colored-in, rounded summary of added feature set to arrive once the web- uates,” said Bill Hardgrave, price she’s paying. themselves, providing recruiters and po- site is complete is a type of “skills market- dean of the College of Busi- “i’m learning a lot, and i feel tential employers with a customized view place,” where companies can search for ness. “We’re purposely do- like what i’m learning is real- of what they want them to see. different users based on the experience ing things to make the students ly helpful and applicable to “We wanted to create a place where and skills described in their profiles. more attractive for the industry, the career i want,” Little said. students can upload things and they know “essentially, when you post some- which pushes up the salaries of “Auburn professors seem to be that it will add value instantly to them, thing in your portfolio on Myunfold it our graduates.” very experienced and have a lot coming off on the best foot forward pro- gets tagged with certain skills,” Henson even in hard econom- of knowledge of the business fessionally,” said Yujin ghim, co-founder said. “You can also can take tests online ic times, Auburn’s business world.” of Myunfold.com. or put in certifications, jobs and all of that school has been successful in Little said she agrees it is Combining the customizable ease of goes into validating a skill score for a cer- keeping its cost in check, and, rare to find administrators who social media with the professional inten- tain set of skills. our algorithm will move most importantly, maintaining care as much as hers do. tions of Linkedin, Myunfold.com allows you to the top of the search results for re- its value. “i know it’s very cliché, but users to design their own multimedia cruiters, and actually recruiters will make “our students are decid- in this program you definitely portfolio and describe themselves in de- a job posting with the skills that they’re ing to spend a year and a half feel the sense of the ‘Auburn tail while still maintaining the profession- requesting and get a list of candidates in where they’re not working, so Family,’” Little said. “From the al credibility their experience demands. priority order.” that’s a huge investment of time administrative staff to the pro- “When i was putting mine together, i even though there is no “right” way to and money on their part,” said fessors and students in the pro- used information that might not be appro- writing a resume, the process can often Stan Harris, associate dean for gram, you have a feeling that priate for every single resume i’m putting be complicated by college career centers. graduate and international pro- everyone is really supporting together but it gives people a rounder pic- Myunfold puts control back in the hands grams. “We want them to feel you and doing everything they ture of who i am,” said Ashley Berglund, of the applicant while taking away the emily brett / graphics editor like the time they’ve taken to can to help you succeed.” new Myunfold.com user. stress of cutting a career down to a sin- do this program is ultimate- in the fall, Auburn’s MBA Berglund, a 2011 graduate from West- gle page. “This way, students can look for jobs ly worth it. The investment is program helped Little be nomi- ern Washington university, works as the When the site is out of Beta mode in a instead of applying randomly and hoping more than just money.” nated for the prestigious Mitch- director of a sailing club and says her role few weeks, it could seriously change the that they get it,” ghim said. “They can ap- According to data collect- ell Scholarship. in management has given her a new per- way college students can begin their ca- ply knowing that they’re qualified for the ed by u.S. news, the average “We use assistantships as re- spective on profile-making and the hiring reers, Henson said. job and that they have a good shot at it.” Auburn MBA graduate earns cruiting tools to recruit the best an average starting salary of and brightest students,” said $57,169 while having an aver- Jim Parrish, director of MBA age debt of $8,500. Admissions and operations. Professor discovers differences between The average graduate school “if a student has a strong back- debt totals more than $30,000, ground and test scores and they which is thousands more than fit the ‘Auburn brand,’ then we an Auburn graduate’s debt. want them in our cohort.” religious and non-religious human brains To keep that number low and Parrish said Auburn’s MBA the salary-to-debt ratio high, program has great students, gArreTT Kizer brain regions communicate with each oth- strong they are or how weak they are– the Harbert College of Busi- faculty and financial cost, but ConTriBuTing WriTer er,” Deshpande said. [are] actually controlled by both genetic ness offers a generous number what makes it truly valuable is For years, scientists and teachers all Deshpande said the research he and the and environmental factors,” Deshpande of graduate research assistant- up to personal opinion. over the world have called the brain “the niH performed takes a huge step down said. “So i think some people are born ships. “i think a huge asset of our final frontier.” the path to completing the journey of with a predisposition to be more religious, in the fall of 2013, 26 of 28 program is that any student This month, gopikrishna Deshpande, mapping the brain. but that is not set in stone; your upbring- entering MBA students had an would benefit from the people assistant professor in electrical and com- “A lot of questions remained unan- ing does matter.” assistantship, or were paid a that are working in it,” Parrish puter engineering, performed research on swered, and if you really did something, Adam Jortner, assistant history profes- salary to attend Auburn while said. “From the folks who do the brain activity of self-proclaimed reli- it really impacted people’s lives,” Desh- sor, said he helps prove humans are the they worked for faculty. the academic advising to our gious and non-religious people. pande said. only creatures with the capability for re- “The student gets money, the professors and faculty, they all Deshpande’s study with the national Deshpande said he and the niH collab- ligious belief. faculty gets help and the stu- have a unified front to help Au- institute of Health, niH, found there are orate with many medical schools and oth- “religion is probably as old as the hu- dent gets hands-on learning and burn students succeed. Taking some regions of the brain that communi- er groups to perform their research. man race,” Jortner said. work experience,” Harris said. care of people on an individu- cate differently with each other depend- The niH and Deshpande’s research raj Mohan, sociology professor, stud- “it’s a win-win for the faculty al basis is the Auburn way. The ing on if the person is religious or not re- supports a theory that the human capacity ies religion. and the student.” personalized approach to our ligious. for religion is due to development of cer- “Religion is a source of unification as While assistantships provide MBA program is the thing that “it’s really not the activation of differ- tain brain regions during evolution. well as a source of conflict and diversifi - opportunities, the last thing really sets Auburn apart.” ent brain regions, but rather how different “These connections [in the brain] how cation,” Mohan said. OpiniOn A5 Thursday, February 13, 2014 ThePlainsman.com Opinion

Our View Love on the The do’s and don’ts of Valentine’s Day Plains Many people actively believe grin and say “I love you.” Which they know everything about love. might be a bad idea because… Luckily for you, we actually do know everything about love. Don’t say, “I love you,” just to Couples struggle when it comes say “I love you.” to coming up with romantic ideas “I love you” is reserved for on Valentine’s Day. those who actually mean it. Cou- This week’s social media on the plains Hold up, ladies and gentlemen! ples in the budding stages of a will feature candygrams sent using the Before raiding the neighboring relationship are likely to feel a #LoveOnThePlains village for… uh, ideas; take some warm, fuzzy sensation. This feel- of our advice. Take The Plains- ing is more likely indigestion than man’s advice with our do’s and actual love. We recommend Pep- Elise Mercer don’ts during this year’s holiday to-Bismol. of love. @Greg_Giraud is in love with @lacey- Do show you care. gossett and @lindsay_ryan01 #LoveOn- Don’t pull your phone out on a How, you might ask? Figure it ThePlains date. out for yourself. This step requires We know the familiar itch in you to do something personal From Jacob Clemmentine to your pocket, but don’t forget enough only your significant other Claire Kubilins you’re on a date with the person would appreciate. If she wants to in front of you, not the people on stay in and watch that movie you Started as just friends… Now so much your phone. hate, do it. If he has a collection more :) eMily brett / grAPhiCs editor Our generation gets type-cast- of tacky camouflage hats, get him ed as narcissistic agorophobes; Don’t pop out of any food. do not place the ring inside any of one. If this means doing research, From Shea Davis to Amber don’t let that be you. Interacting This advice might not be so ob- her food. The last thing you want you’re already behind. Franklin with a person who is, at a mini- vious. Popping out of food seems is for her to swallow it, which mum, mildly interesting far ex- like a great idea. It’s spontaneous, would make putting the ring on Don’t see any made-for-Valen- My #LoveOnThePlains is my soup snake ceeds the social currency obtained exciting and delicious. Howev- her finger… difficult. tine’s-Day movies. @a_franklin22 from texting. er, wheeling out a giant cake any- No man in his right-mind wants where other than a bachelor party Do test all of your chocolate for to see one of these movies. Ladies, From Jonny Green to Leila Mac- Don’t spend too much. leaves much to be desired. poison. if you care about your man, do not Currach This should be fairly obvious. Check the packaging for breaks subject him to this sadistically Naturally, we all want to do some- and tears. If you want to be sure, gushy torture. Furthermore, going This is my girlfriends only valentines Do get chocolate flowers. thing special. Look at your tuition Two birds, one stone. you need to taste test each, indi- to the movies on Valentine’s Day day present so let’s hope it makes it to vidual piece of chocolate. Your is too easy. print #LoveOnThePlains and that should fix this problem. You don’t need to go over the top Don’t propose on Valentine’s date might get a bit upset at you Do something special and cre- and pop out of any food. Which Day. when you hand him or her a half- ative. Just don’t pop out of any From Austin Philips to The leads us to our next point… It’s cliché. If you must propose, eaten box of chocolates, but just cakes. Plainsman her View Dear @TheAUPlainsman I love you. #LoveOnThePlains Intervention: cute couples face extinction

by couples whose eyes swivel able” couples of yesteryears. traveled 3 hours to visit his Au-

CAITLIN SHOSTAK constantly from the face of their It was annoying, but their ex- burn sweetie. With that kind of ASSISTANT partner to the siren glow of their cessively starry-eyed delight with time commitment, I assumed he ONLINe eDITOR phones. Their laughter sounds one another also happened to be would have wanted to make the absentminded despite the agility the very thing that made them - In response to our tweet “POLL: Which most of their fleeting moments to cute. gether. SGA president do you feel had the most of their busily tapping fingers on smartphones. They were so joyfully mesmer- Love, both romantic and friend- impact? I’ve been cute-couple-kicking It’s sad to watch these preoccu- ized with each other they forgot to ly, seems to be suffering from our for at least a decade now. I don’t pied couples who are too distract- take those around them into con- culture’s endless technology ob- Cody Sanders remember when my aversion to ed to become properly enraptured sideration. session. An incoming text merits cute couples began, but something with one another. There’s nothing Unfortunately there is nothing more devotion than a loved one or “I WAS THE SGA PRESIDENT!” about the blissful titters, amorous- cute about them, nothing kickable. adorable about individuals so self- a moment of genuine intimacy. ly glazed eyes and surreptitious- There were a few moments this absorbed that they’re discourte- As Valentine’s Day approaches, ly flexed biceps has always driv- semester that made my feet tingle ous to both their partner and their maybe it’s time to reassess our val- en me bonkers. with hope. For instance, last Fri- peers. ues and how much uninterrupted Current poll question: Luckily, I discovered that a few day, a couple in the student cen- Similarly, a few weeks earli- attention our loved ones deserve flinty kicks on the back of a flirty ter loudly discussed what love er, the upcoming reunion of an ac- from us. couple’s seat was usually enough meant to them while I was trying quaintance and her long-distance As for my twitchy feet, I’d Who will you be with on Valentine’s to snap a couple out of their trance. to study. boyfriend gave me concern. gladly return to the days of care- day? Those were the simple days be- They seemed like perfect candi- She planned to introduce us, but less cute-couple-kicking but, fore we all had smartphones in our dates and I could practically feel I worried I would feel uncomfort- frankly, I’d be so relieved to see hand and the latest Twitter update my foot twitching. Peering over able witnessing the two exchange them return that I’d probably give • My significant other - my classwork, I peeked at them gooey regards when they reunited. the sport up for good. • Just some friends only a finger tap away. It’s increas and could see the girl glancing at But, after the initial greetings, Until then, I’m considering • Me, myself and chocolate ingly difficult to find cute couples so entranced with one another that her phone as she spoke. Disgust- kicking habitual phone users. You • Jack Daniels sufficiently sappy embraces and they’ve forgotten the world and, ed, I left to study elsewhere. my introduction had finished, never know, maybe it will cure consequently, how impossibly an- Feeling a little nostalgic, I re- each partner began to thumb-fid- their technology addiction and noying they are. membered the loud giggles and dle their phone. give them the time to truly love Instead, they’ve been replaced nauseating smooches of the “ador- I was dismayed. The guy had and appreciate someone special.

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but not hang around when you fluential people in contemporary person, with their own feelings derek fail. pop culture at the peaks of their and their own set of ideals. The 15% harrison Mills 2013-2014 hersCOViCi The message of songs like “99 careers. moment you try to bend someone CAMPUS Problems” and “Can I Live” hold Personally, I’ve been in and out to your will you will lose them. RePORTeR true not because we have 99 prob- of love more times than the entire So get to work. Forget that girl 22.7% owen Parrish 2012-2013 lems, but because we have too Kardashian family, but its been a that never texts you or that guy much to do to be distracted right while. When I signed up to write flirting his way through the roll The phrase “Game Recognize now. this column, I actually forgot Feb. call in your class. Work on your- Game” isn’t usually applicable to Beyoncé’s career has been a 14 was Valentine’s Day. self and people will recognize 39.5% Kirby turnage 2011-2012 romance. lesson on the power of a strong, Whether that makes me quali- your progress. An adage used among pro-ath- independent women. Songs like fied to talk about love is your de- Don’t forget that you busted ass letes and rappers to confer mutual “Irreplaceable” and “Upgrade U” cision, but I’ve definitely learned to go to college and you can still 22.7% Kurt sasser 2010-2011 respect for the other’s talents, abil- speak to modern feminists every- a few things, the most important name the people who never made ities or accomplishments, it can where that lesser options will fall being that not everyone is worth it, or that love never paid your also be used to determine a poten- away if you hold out for the right your time. bills or saved your grade and that tial partner’s worth to you. person. “Thought that I would Some people might like one you’ve been single for a hell of a The PLainsman The power couple Jay-Z and fail without you/ But I’m on top/ side of you and not the rest, or they lot longer than you’ve ever been WAnts to heAr your VoiCe! Beyoncé is a good example. Thought it would be over by now/ only call late at night when ev- with someone. Send us your tweets, photos, Facebook Jay-Z spent most of his life be- But it won’t stop,” Beyoncé sings eryone else that they would rath- You’ve accomplished so much, posts and letters to the editor. We want to fore Beyoncé embodying “the on Destiny’s Child smash “I’m A er talk to has gone asleep; they’ll and you shouldn’t settle for any- know what you think about the issues. hustle”: waking up every day in Survivor.” go out, but not want to stay home thing less than perfection. Like us on Facebook and follow us on the face of adversity to go out and In 2008, Beyoncé Knowles some nights when you’re broke. Someday you will find the Be- Twitter @TheAUPlainsman. make that paper, dealing with fake married Jay-Z, whose real name People will make whatever de- yoncé to your Jay-Z, and the re- people and leeches who want to is Shawn Carter, bringing togeth- cisions they want to, but don’t sults will have you feeling so celebrate your accomplishments er two of the most dynamic and in- ever forget that they’re still a real “Crazy In Love.” the editorial board KeLSeY DAVIS CAT WATSON eMILY BReTT MAiling Address subMissions PoliCy editOr-in-Chief Online design Auburn Student Center The Auburn Plainsman welcomes letters from students as well The opinions of The Auburn Plainsman staff are restrict- Suite 1111H as from faculty, administrators, alumni and those not affiliat- ed to these pages. This editorial is the majority opinion of the eLIZABeTH WIeCK BeCKY HARDY CHANDLeR JONeS ed with the University. Letters must be submitted before 4:30 Managing editOr CaMpus COMMunity Auburn, AL 36849 13-member editorial board and are the official opinion of the p.m. on the Monday for publication. Letters must include the au- newspaper. The opinions expressed in columns and letters rep- JORDAN HAYS JUSTIN FeRGUSON KRISTOFeR SIMS ContACt thor’s name, address and phone number for verification, though resent the views and opinions of their individual authors and do OpiniOn spOrts MultiMedia the name of the author may be withheld upon request. Submis- not necessarily reflect the Auburn University student body, fac- Phone 334–844–4130 sion may be edited for grammar and/or length. Please submit no ulty, administration or Board of Trustees. ANNA CLAIRe CONRAD ANNA GRAFTON MADDIe YeRANT Email [email protected] more than 400 words. COpy phOtO intrigue commuNiTy A6 thursday, February 13, 2014 THePlaiNsmaN.com Community new tastes for an old town

Nick HiNes Community Writer the Heart of Auburn development on South College Street will now include a new twist on an old college-diet original. uncle maddio’s Pizza Joint opens in early April, introducing build-your-own pizza to Auburn. “it’s a similar concept to moe’s South- west,” said michael DiChiara, owner and manager of Auburn’s uncle maddio’s. “you come in, you go down the line and you watch us actually build your pizza emily enfinger / photogrApher from the ingredients that you’re looking uncle maddio’s pizza joint looks to open in spring. at.” After six minutes in the oven, the piz- burn Hotel now holds a CVS. uncle mad- lieves Auburn has enough room for more za is brought out. dio’s and a Birmingham-based Greek res- pizza restaurants. DiChiara said he is counting on stu- taurant Taziki’s will soon fill the emp - “I think [Uncle Maddio’s] will be a fine SArA mAy / ASSiStAnt photo editor dents’ input to plan promotional specials. ty business spaces neighboring the new edition,” Knell said. “it’ll be another way patrons of the vault enjoy many of its features like tvs and billiards. “We want to hear from students about CVS. to create community in Auburn.” the drink specials we will have on beer mcDowen said she believes adding Johnny Bruscos owner, Kevin Bobo, and wine,” DiChiara said. “We are trying the CVS may have generated interest in said he is not concerned about the new to really cater to students and what they the Heart of Auburn building and said de- competition. A look back at... want to have.” velopment had much to due with its prox- “obviously, it’s going to have a little ideas include thursday trivia nights imity to campus was also a draw. bit of an effect,” Bobo said. “But at the and drink specials, according to DiChi- DiChiara said she believes the location same time, restaurants open everyday in ara. will help draw customers to the new busi- this town, so i don’t see it being too big The Vault uncle maddio’s will look to students nesses. of a deal.” for employees. DiChiara expects to hire “it’s almost like being downtown,” Auburn is growing, and interest in new asHTyNe cole quor cabinet.” an above average number of part-time DiChiara said. “But we actually have developments, such the rennovated Heart Community rePorter Historically, the Vault also staff members because of the limited parking where people can get in.” of Auburn, show the city is an attractive not many college towns can has a strict 21 and older poli- times students’ can be available to work. mcDowen also said she believes being option for small business owners, mc- boast a bar that was once a his- cy, attracting an older crowd Auburn is saturated with pizza places, walking distance from students, faculty Dowen said. toric bank, but Auburn can. in downtown Auburn. But from mellow mushroom and Little italy’s and staff will be the key to success for the “it is just a really thriving place,” in downtown Auburn, the throughout the years, the downtown, to Johnny Bruscos on univer- new businesses. DiChiara said. “it’s a great place to live. Vault stands among restaurants Vault’s policies have changed. sity Drive; but megan mcDowen, deputy Katie Knell, sophomore in apparel it’s got an SeC school. everybody is very and boutiques and resembles a “We’ve always been a bar economic development director, said she merchandising, said she usually chooses tied-in and pro Auburn. once you em- typical college bar. But behind that was 21 and up,” Barley believes Auburn has the room. mellow mushroom when deciding where brace that Auburn side of things, you real- the beer and tacos lay years of said. “But when Sky Bar and the former location of the Heart of Au- to get pizza. However, Knell said she be- ly feel like you are part of the university.” history, serving customers in- 17/16 came along, we had to side Auburn’s first bank. adjust the age limit.” the Bank of Auburn be- During the week, the Vault gan construction in 1906 and allows those 19 and older to en- Blues and beer enter the atmosphere opened its doors Jan. 3, 1907. ter. the location of the Bank, sit- “you would think the histo- asHTyNe cole event.” uated across from toomer’s ry of this place would be wide- Community rePorter According to Ditchkoff, trace Pridgen Drug Store was no accident. ly known around town,” Barley the opelika event Center will be band will begin playing at 7–9 p.m., fol- Sheldon toomer, the owner, said. “But it’s not. We’re more brewing up a good time Saturday, Feb. lowed by Josh Adams. decided it was time for Auburn of a chill place to hang out, not 15, with its second annual Winter Brew- “Pridgen is a 24-year-old opelika na- to be home to a bank. a party party place like all the fest: rhythm and Blues. tive with a big following base, and he gets According to Auburn his- 19 year olds want.” the Brewfest, brimming with vendors, booked for a lot of parties,” Ditchkoff tory, toomer and Auburn lo- Bodega, also a bar, inhabit- allows guests to sample multiple beers said. “Josh Adams is an Auburn Police cals had to travel seven miles to ed the Bank from 1999–2009, from the region, including many iPAs. officer and a singer-song writer. They’re the nearest bank by horse and when the Vault took over. A ticket to enter the Brewfest costs both as cute as they can be.” buggy. these trips became tire- “Before i graduated, i would $25 per person. each guest receives three the bands will play cover music and some and toomer decided he go to the Vault with people drink tickets, with one ticket being equiv- original songs during the craft beer tast- would open a bank to benefit from class and we could work alent to one drink. ing from 7-9 p.m. Auburn and the university. on group projects at a table,” “We decided to allow the tickets to be regular beers that the Center carries over the years, the bank said Cameron traylor, Auburn exchanged for wine and well drinks, not will be provided and the house wines will building has seen many differ- graduate. “it is a lot different only beer,” said Lisa Ditchkoff, owner of also be available. ent businesses come and go. from any other bar in Auburn.” the event Center Downtown. “this event should be a big thing for From a cigar shop to a coffee Barley said the laid back at- Ditchkoff also said because the event both our bands,” Pridgen said. “We’re go- shop and now a bar. mosphere sets the Vault apart falls on Valentine’s weekend, he and his ing to do a lot of intermingling during the the Vault has a unique as- from other bars in the area. staff wanted to accommodate the spouses show, it’s always a lot of fun when two pect all it’s own, the incorpo- “i just like how the whole or girlfriends who prefer wine or a mixed local guys or bands get the chance to per- ration of Auburn history. Au- bar seems like a place you can drink to beer. Contributed by opelikA event Center form together.” burn values history and tra- sit around and hang out with While this is only the second year of Attendees enjoy the creative environment of Pridgen even said she promises those dition above all else, and the your friends,” said Faith Wood- the Winter Brewfest, Ditchkoff predicts laster year’s Winterfest. who attend the event “Wagon Wheel” Vault is no exception. the orig- ruff-Blinn, junior in general so- to have many more people attend, com- will definitely be played, along with many inal bank vault is still remains cial sciences. “it is a relaxed pared to the 250 who attended last year. People will bring the winter-themed beers other covers the crowd can sing along and in the exact spot and now used place.” Ditchkoff said he believes attendance will and iPAs. dance to. Pridgen said the event promises for something a different than the businesses inside the grow due to the popularity of the event. “the doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the to be a great time for all attending. money. Auburn Bank vault have the Brewfest offers more than 40 dif- featured bands, trace Pridgen and Josh the Brewfest offers the Auburn and “We still use the old bank changed throughout the years ferent beers to sample. Westbrook, Calde- Adams, will begin performing at 7 p.m.,” opelika area a night to try new beer and vault,” said manager Ben Bar- but has always remained a ra, Whole Hog, Ass Kisser, Blue moon, said Clemon Byrd, director of entertain- mingle with vendors and other beer lov- ley said. “it houses our dry stor- place for the residents of Au- Sweetwater, thomas Creek, and Good ment. “We are very excited about the ers while listening to good music. age, supplies and serves as a li- burn to gather and commune. Auburn Activities Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 $3 Dinner and DIVE Josh Adams. War Ea- Free Pool and $4 Catechist Meeting. $4 Dinner. Wesley Creativity and Char- 25th Annual Love worship service. gle Supper Club pitchers. 17/16 St. Michael’s Catholic Foundation. 7– 8 p.m. lie Muncaster. Sky Your Heart Run & Auburn United Meth- Church. 5:30-8 p.m. Bar. 7 p.m. $2 Wells 7th Annual Crank odist. 7 and 8 p.m. Blackberry Breeze Your Heart Ride Karaoke. Sky Bar. 9 and Ty Reynolds Chewacla State Park. $2 Dinner. p.m. Band. SkyBar. 7 p.m. 1-mile and 10k distanc- Auburn First es. $25. For more visit Presbyterian Church of Loveyourheartrun.com Auburn. 5:15 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2014 The Auburn PlAinsmAn Community A7 Musician playing to the tune of his crowd

AshTyne Cole Pridgen said. “‘Will you play this benefit?’ As for a favorite song, Pridgen said “not CoMMuNiTy RePoRTeR means ‘i’m not gonna pay you.’ As you go Wagon Wheel.” According to Pridgen, the Local musician Trace Pridgen prides him- on, the less benefits you have to do.” band usually plays “weird” versions of old- self on providing a good time for all every As he advanced in his career playing er songs, such as a bluesy rendition of “Su- time he steps onstage. weddings and fraternity parties, Pridgen be- perstitious” by Stevie Wonder and a unique An opelika native, Pridgen knows what gan to make a name for himself in the com- performance of “Come Together” by The the residents of Auburn, and the surround- munity. Beatles. ing area, want to hear. He tries to condense “Trace is very popular and has a big fol- “The Auburn area likes country mu- his description of his music style as “south- lowing,” said Lisa Ditchkoff, owner of the sic and are not too kind to original songs,” ern rock-ish,” but his motto strives to not be opelika event Center. “A lot of people book Pridgen said. “Honestly, no one gives a crap limited to one genre – “but he strives to not him for their parties.” about originals, so we stick to covers to limit himself to one genre.” Pridgen performs Saturday, Feb. 15 at the make the crowd happy.” Pridgen began his music career at the pia- event Center’s Winter Brewfest at 7 p.m. Pridgen said his favorite part of perform- no keys and did so through high school. At the event, Pridgen will perform with ing would be the immediate response of a “i quit playing for a while until my fresh- his usual band, but with a band comprised song. Pridgen said playing a song that has man year of college,” Pridgen said. “i picked of locals Josh McKenzie, Cory Spicer and been in the works for a while and seeing up a guitar, then after a while realized play- Jimmy Green. people dancing and singing along to the mu- ing wasn’t enough for me. i wanted more. i Pridgen and the band perform at venues, sic matters more than standing on the stage wanted to perform.” such as Niffer’s, and private parties. When and singing. Prigden began performing at favorite lo- Pridgen travels to Birmingham or Atlanta, “i’ve known Trace for years,” said Aman- cal hangouts, including Toomer’s Coffee he has a chance to perform original songs. da enloe, senior in english. “He’s just a cool and Shakey’s Pizza. Pridgen said he begged Pridgen dedicated his time to his first EP. and ‘real’ guy.” to play in some places, learned the ropes of Pridgen said he believes it will be produced in the upcoming months, Pridgen said he the industry and went from there. and released on iTunes during the summer. plans to perform at the Auburn Color Run, CoNTRIbuTeD by TRACe PRIDgeN “When you first start out in music, the The eP will feature three original songs and sponsored by Four Corner’s Ministries at the Pridgen commonly performs country-music covers. word ‘benefit’ is thrown around a lot,” two covers. end of March, and at a venue in Augusta, Ga.

This week’s happenings in Auburn Crime Time From the desk of: sTAff rePorT Sunday, Jan. 26, the Auburn Police Division arrest- Chris Warren ed Reginald McClendon, 23, Zederic Andrews, 24, and Director of Libraries for the city of Auburn Dcrawford Toles, 21, all of Montgomery, on burglary charges. The APD also charged Andrews with receiving third- • Chris Warren started working for Auburn Libraries as Director 14 months ago. War- degree stolen property and carrying a pistol without a ran said since coming to Auburn, he’s found the community “welcoming” and “fantastic.” permit, according to a Feb. 10 news release • Warren said right now the library plans to continue expanding its e-book collection At approximately 4 a.m. officers responded to a sus - which currently stands at 1,803, and those uses are up nearly 32 percent. picious noises and persons incident reported in the 1500 • The semi-annual Friends at the Library book sale will be Saturday, March 22 between 8 block of Kendal Court. a.m.–1 p.m. at the Dean Road Recreation Center. It will sell books from novels to text- Based on a description, responding officers arrived books ranging in price from hardback books at one dollar and 50 cents for paper back. in the area and located McClendon, Andrews and Toles All proceeds go to library activities. still in the vicinity. • Reading Recommendations: Numerous items, determined recently stolen, were If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler by Italo Calvino located within their vehicle. Girl Who Stopped Swimming by Joshilyn Jackson The stolen items come from residences within the NW Zadie Smith 800 block of W. Longleaf Drive and the 100 block of Harmon Drive. Various property, including electronic Warren said: devices valued at over $4,500, was recovered by police. “We’re trying constantly to anticipate what the community Victims told officers an unknown individual entered their residence while they were away. needs and continually inspire, amaze and enrich people’s lives.” All three suspects were transported to the Lee Coun- Chris Warren ty jail. McClendon and Toles both have a bond current- ly set at $3,000, and Andrew’s bond is currently set at Next week: Forrest Cotten, Planning Director $15,000. SportS A8

Thursday, February 13, 2014 ThePlainsman.com Sports SCOREBOARD

MEN’S BASKETBALL

ryan tella (CF)

jordan ebert (lF) Anfernee grier (rF) Dan glevenyak (ss) Damon haecker (2b)

11-10 (3-7 SEC) Damek tomscha (3b) Daniel robert (1b) LAST WEEK Win vs. S. Carolina, 79-74 Loss at Georgia, 87-80 THIS WEEK keegan thompson (sp) Feb. 15 vs. Miss. St. (13-10)

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Dillon ortman (sp) trey Cochran-gill (su)

blake Austin (C) michael o’neal (sp) terrance Dedrick (Cp)

grAphiC by rAye mAy / Design eDitor photos ContributeD by Auburn AthletiCs bAsebAll 13-10 (4-6 SEC)

LAST WEEK Win vs. Miss. St., 51-43 THIS WEEK opening Day is on the way Feb. 13 at Vanderbilt (17-5) Feb. 16 vs. Missouri (14-10)

BASEBALL Golloway previews depth chart and rotation as the Tigers prepare to open season at Snowbird Classic

Kyle Van Fechtmann improve on pitching by throwing more as a designated hitter in some games. chael o’Neal will start on Saturday SPorTS rePorTer first-pitch strikes and being smarter When Thompson is pitching, fresh- games. After three final inter-squad scrim- with their pitches. man Daniel Robert will play first base. Terrance Dedrick, also a senior, will mages, the Auburn baseball team’s one pitcher who stood out to Gollo- other freshmen have also earned be Auburn’s closer. lineup is set, and the Tigers are ready to way in the weekend series was fresh- spots starting in the field. The only starter, as of now, who is open their season in Port Charlotte, Fla. man starter Keegan Thompson. Damon Haecker will start at second a not freshman or senior is sophomore this weekend, Feb. 14-16. “Guys got into scoring position base and Anfernee Grier will start in left fielder Jordan Ebert. “I thought we played three inter- against Keegan, and you’d think he right field. Junior Trey Cochran-Gill will be the setup man in the pitching rotation. THIS WEEK squad games that were really clean,” was a junior out there,” Golloway said. “Over the weekend, we’ve had five said head coach Sunny Golloway fol “I would say senior but he won’t spend freshmen running with our number Five seniors will be sporting the ‘C’ Feb. 14 vs. Indiana State* - lowing their last preseason scrimmage his senior year in college because he’s on their jerseys this season because Feb. 15 vs. Ohio State* ones at any given time,” Golloway said. Feb. 9. “They were hard fought con Golloway wants his captains to step up Feb. 16 vs. Connecticut* - too talented.” “They’re freshmen on the field because tests. Nobody swept the series, both Thompson got the start in the Sun they’re talented. There’s a reason why when things get tough on the diamond. Feb. 19 vs. Alabama State - day scrimmage on Feb. 9, just like he “Those are the guys I think have *Snowbird Classic in Port teams were very competitive.” they’re on the field. They can play, and Although the first-year head coach earned the start on the mound for the we think we’ve done a pretty good job done the best job of leading our young Charlotte, Fla. was impressed with the competitive- Tigers’ game Sunday, Feb. 16 against of teaching the game, so let’s get them guys, showing them the right way to do ness of the three scrimmages, Gollo- University of Connecticut. out there and show their ability.” things. And that’s not just on the field,” way was more focused on how both In the final scrimmage, Thompson Although there are going to be at Golloway said. “They were chosen by SOFTBALL teams played out the weekend series. pitched five complete innings while least a few freshmen starting this sea- the team, one of them was chosen by “They’re executing,” Golloway said. only allowing one run and two hits. son, they would not be there without our coaches, they’re there for a reason.” “We’re laying down drag bunts, we’re “His pitching performance was no the senior class’ leadership. After a successful fall adjusting to a hitting and running, and we played re- surprise,” Golloway said. “We left yes- Auburn’s 2014 senior class also new system and new head coach and ally good defense.” terday saying if the series is tied one makes up for more than half of the then successful preseason scrimmag- Throughout the weekend, both teams game a piece, it’s nice to know you’ve starting lineup. es, the team is finally ready for open- combined only committed two errors in got Keegan Thompson to go on Sun- Senior captains Dan Glevenyak, ing day, Feb. 14, against Indiana State. the field. day. And that’s why he’s there. He Damek Tomscha, Blake Austin, and “The most important game we play That level of clean baseball in the gives the whole club a little bit of a ryan Tella will start at shortstop, third all year might be our first game,” Gollo- field is important to Golloway, who ex- comfort zone.” base, catcher and centerfield, respec- way said. “These guys have worked pects Auburn’s defense to lead the way When he’s not pitching in the Sun- tively. very hard in the weight room, they’ve in 2014. day spot, Thompson is expected to have The opening day starter on the worked really hard doing everything Although Golloway was impressed a starting spot in the field at first base. mound will be senior right-hander Dil- right and I want them to see the reward LAST WEEK with defense, he said his team needs to The freshman is also expected to play lon Ortman, and senior left-hander -Mi for their hard work.” Tie at Troy, 5-5 Win vs. N. Dakota St.*, 11-3 Win vs. Morehead St.*, 12-0 Women’s bAsketbAll Win vs. UL-Monroe*, 9-2 Loss vs. Notre Dame*, 3-2 Win vs. Tennessee Tech*, 8-4 Ready to make a run down the SEC stretch *Plainsman Invite in Auburn THIS WEEK DaViD mcKinney Tiger Invitational: Feb. 14- win games for us,” Williams- SPorTS WrITer 16 vs. Marshall, Loyola, Neb- Flournoy said. “When the ball Omaha, W. Illinois, Winthrop With just six games left in leaves your hand [to take a the regular season, the Au- shot] it’s 50-50, but defense is burn women’s basketball team nothing but effort and heart.” knows what lies ahead of them. The last two games, Au- GYMNASTICS With a 4-6 mark in the burn has held their opponents Southeastern Conference, Au- to under 50 points, after allow- burn holds the ninth spot in the ing over 70 in each game of the latest league standings. four-game skid. Auburn will play three of its “our team philosophy is de- last six games at home, and se- fense, we get a lot of energy off nior guard Tyrese Tanner said the defense,” said junior guard the team knows it needs to fin- Hasina Muhammad. “Once ish strong. we get one steal, we just got to “our practices leading up to get another. obviously, it’s a the games, we have to be re- jennA burgess / photogrApher lot easier to score in transition ally focused,” Tanner said. “If senior tyrese tanner leads Auburn’s fast break offense against mississippi state, Feb. 9. rather than setting up a play.” we have bad practices, we have Williams-Flournoy reiterat- Ranked No. 12 in nation bad games, but if we have good For that run to happen, Tan- comfortable when Tyrese is better on the defensive end,” ed the importance of the Tigers’ practice, then we have good ner will have to be at the top of playing well.” Williams-Flournoy said. ability to create turnovers. LAST WEEK games.” her game because, for the most According to Williams- Defense, Williams-Flournoy “That’s what we do,” Wil- The Tigers are currently on a part, as goes Tanner, so go the Flournoy, Tanner’s leadership said, is what it’s going to take to Win at Air Force, 195.950- liams-Flournoy said. “sThat’s Tigers. isn’t just limited to the offen the way our press is designed. 193.025 two-game winning streak that - make that down-the-stretch run THIS WEEK started when the team snapped “She is their leader,” said sive side of the ball. the Tigers need. We want to cause havoc; we Auburn head coach Terri Wil “When she does score, it “We have to realize that want to make the game as ugly Feb. 14 vs. No. 5 Alabama a four-game losing streak at Ar- - kansas on Feb. 9. liams-Flournoy. “They feel makes everyone else feel even it’s our defense that’s going to as possible.” Thursday, February 13, 2014 The Auburn PlAinsmAn Sports A9 gymnastics Tigers ready to break ‘The Streak’ against rival powerhouse Alabama

Kyle VAn FechTmAnn SporTS reporTer Coming off of three exhausting road meets, which featured two ice storms and trips to Baton rouge, Fayetteville and Colorado Springs, the No. 10 gymnastics team is ready to finally be home and look- ing to snap Alabama’s 106-meet winning streak this Friday night, Feb. 14 in Auburn Arena. “Not only is it better that the girls get back and get to rest up, we’re exhaust- ed, we’re beat up,” head coach Jeff Gra- ba said. “They get to sleep in their own beds. But it’s also we get to be in front of our fans, that’s a lot of energy that these people bring.” 5.55 The Auburn-Alabama rivalry is not only in full-swing nowadays with foot- ball. The Iron Bowl of gymnastics this Friday in Auburn will pull fans from both fan bases. “[The home crowd] has a huge impact,” Graba said. “That’s why Alabama is bus- sing fans down. They’re trying to make this their home field advantage. “So, we need the student section to show up because it’s a huge rivalry for us, File and we draw a lot of energy off of the fan Bri Guy performs her floor routine during a SEC meet at Auburn Arena last season. base.” As they prepare, the team is doing their them on how to handle the pressure that with drawing more fans than the visiting best to focus on only what they can con- comes with a meet of this magnitude. team, it also helps Auburn with the event trol, but is not ignoring the importance of “The nice thing is, going to LSU and rotation. a meet like this against a top-five team, Arkansas on the road,” Graba said. “I “That’s the advantage of being at home, which happens to be their rival. think our freshmen are now starting to lis- the away team has to finish on beam in a “Not only is it just Alabama, it’s also ten to our upperclassmen because they hostile environment,” Graba said. “It’d be that they’re a multi-time national cham- were able to say what kind of environment good if our fan base was there and loud pion and sort of a juggernaut in gymnas- that’s going to be and how aggressive it and aggressive.” tics,” Graba said. “It’s a huge opportunity can be on the road.” Graba said the meet could be decided for our program to prove to the rest of the Luckily for the freshmen, their first during the final rotation of the night and is country that we’re competitive with a top Alabama meet of their careers will be at confident this team will be able to handle five program.” home, and they will not have to deal with the pressure. on a relatively young team with many the Tuscaloosa road environment until lat- “To me, the identity of this team seems freshmen having an impact on the final er in the season. to rise to the occasion, so I’m expecting us scores, the upperclassmen have guided Not only does having a home meet help to be really good this Friday,” Graba said.

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By Mark Feldman (c)2013 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 01/23/13 Solution to last Sunday’s puzzle 4/21/13 Sports A10 The Auburn PlAinsmAn Thursday, February 13, 2014 football ‘You will never have another moment like that’ Auburn play-by-play announcer Bramblett reflects on the football Tigers’ 2013 turnaround, their run to the BCS National Championship Game, and the two calls that changed his career eric WAllAce SporTS reporTer Few Auburn fans will forget the shock they felt when ricardo Louis hauled in Nick Mar- Most teams will have that shall’s 4th and 18 Hail Mary against Georgia. game where they either don’t even fewer will forget the pandemonium that “show up or take a step back, followed Chris Davis’ 109-yard Iron Bowl win- but this team just got better ning field goal return. The plays lasted just a combined 29 sec- every single week, and that onds, but Auburn broadcaster rod Bramblett’s was really neat to watch.” passionate radio calls forever captured the col- lective shock and pandemonium that rippled —rod brAmbleTT through, not only a fanbase, but the entire na- AuBurN IMG NeTWorK pLAY-BY-pLAY ANNouNCer tion. “It’s the type of moments that, as a broadcast- Bramblett made numerous appearances on na- er, you get in the business and you try to prepare tional radio and television shows, including Fox yourself for those kind of moments,” Bramblett and Friends, the Dan patrick Show and the Tim said. “The majority of us never get a moment Brando Show. like that, much less two, much less two, in back- The national media swarmed over Bramblett, to-back games.” hungering to hear from the man who’d been the One year after Auburn had finished a pro - voice for what was being deemed one of the gram worst 3-9, which Bramblett described as greatest endings in sports history. the “hardest job that I’ve ever had to do,” back- “It got to the point where I had to start telling to-back ‘miracles’ and a turnaround season had people I couldn’t do it,” Bramblett said. “That thrust Auburn back into the national spotlight. whole following week was just surreal. Standing alongside in that spotlight was the “It was one of those things when you look voice of those Auburn Tigers. back that you wish there was a way you “I’m not going to lie to you, it was cool,” could’ve just recorded every single thing you Bramblett said. “I was happy for our broad- did because you will never have another mo- cast crew and for Auburn to get all that posi- ment like that.” tive attention out of the national media. Auburn All in all, Bramblett’s radio calls from the was the darling of the country there for about a Iron Bowl and Georgia games earned the 11- week.” year veteran the Alabama Sportscaster of the While the ending to the Iron Bowl may have Year and Sports Illustrated play-by-play An- Contributed by auburn athletiCs convinced some that the world stopped spin- nouncer of the Year awards. rod bramblett talks with head football coach Gus malzahn during a “tiger talk” radio show in 2013. ning, Bramblett was back on the job early the Those awards, Bramblett said, speak as much next morning, unaware of the impending me- about the quality of color commentator Stan ing ‘oh my God’ is a perfect addition to the Iron short in the BCS National Championship Game, dia storm. White and the rest of the Auburn IMG broad- Bowl call, according to Bramblett. but Bramblett said he has never experienced “I had to get up the next morning to fly to cast team. “What’s funny is when he says ‘oh my God,’ anything quite like the 2013 season. Ames, Iowa to do basketball,” Bramblett said. “We all get along so well that it’s kind of like our engineer turns his microphone off,” Bram- “Win or lose, that last game, the nation- “From the time I got on the plane in Auburn and having a second family in the fall,” Bramblett blett said. “It’s an unwritten rule that on a big al championship game, I said, ‘This season I got off the plane in Ames, it had just gone off said. “on the air, Stan brings that expertise that play like that that you don’t step on the play- was probably the most fun and rewarding sea- the deep end. I think part of it was the way that I will never have because he’s been through it. by-play guy. son that I’ve been a part of,’ just because of it ended. I totally rely on him for the X’s and o’s, why “I thought it was perfectly timed, it was just where they came from and where they ended “You just don’t ever see that, the ramifica - they’re doing this or that. It’s something I have enough and the funny thing is that even though up,” Bramblett said. “Most teams will have that tions of the game, and then the call and reac- no knowledge of.” his microphone is off, you can still hear him in game where they either don’t show up or take tion afterwards.” Though Bramblett received most of the no- the background.” a step back, but this team just got better every In a week he described as a total “blur,” toriety for the Iron Bowl call, White’s shriek- The Tigers eventually came up one miracle single week, and that was really neat to watch.”

Club sports Women’s rugby club on the rise in Auburn

kAne GrimsTer tough to explain to American CoNTrIBuTING WrITer newcomers. rugby is not a popular “When people ask, I tell sport in the united States, them to picture football but a group of women on field with two end zones,” Auburn’s campus are trying said Helen Custodio, sopho- to change that. more in industrial engineer- After a few years of low ing. “You’re trying to get the membership, the Auburn ball to the other end, but you women’s club rugby team throw the ball backwards, has seen a growth in its num- and you continuously play, bers, which has breathed new you don’t have to stop after life into the team. someone gets tackled.” Drew Cash, junior in reha- Custodio said rugby is a bilitation and disability stud- multi-skilled sport, as it in- ies and philosophy, has been volves a mixture of speed, a member of the team for the strength and endurance. past three years and contrib- However, team members uted to the team’s recent re- said the tackling and contact build. nature of rugby was what at- “When I was in high tracted them to the sport. school, I played on an All- “I’d always wanted to play sarah may / assistant photo editor Star team with two girls that football in middle school,” Chris denson celebrates in the Jungle student section after auburn’s victory against archrival alabama, Jan. 30. played at Auburn,” Cash Cash said. “But when I tried said. “I was already planning out for the team, they told me men’s basketball on coming to college here, I couldn’t go on the field for so I got involved and helped liability reasons. keep it going, because there “So in eighth grade, I Students sound off on ‘The Jungle’ [were] a couple years where started playing rugby be- we didn’t really have a qual- cause I really wanted to play ity club.” a contact sport.” The team has rebuilt by re- But according to Dillon, and the future of the Tigers’ program cruiting other women around there is as much to be gained campus. off the rugby pitch as there is Karen Dillon, sophomore on it. Wesley bAker loved “Dukies” go on to win countless While some basketball-loving Auburn in exercise science, was also “It’s not just about tack- CoNTrIBuTING WrITer rivalry, tournament and championship students look to the section at Duke’s recruited to the team. ling,” Dillon said. “There’s When did the “Cameron Crazies” de- games. Cameron Indoor Stadium — which has “I was just sitting at a bas- good team camaraderie and cide to be crazy? Auburn’s latest football season has some architectural similarities to Auburn ketball game with a couple a great amount of sportsman- At some point in history, Duke Blue turned several fans into somewhat of Arena — the football stadium across the of my friends, and two of ship.” Devil basketball became the national title- dreamers when it comes to their Tigers street from the Tigers’ newest facility the girls on the rugby team Cash said rugby has giv- winning program it is today. on the hardwood after they came close to could be another source of inspiration. just turned around and start- en her the opportunity to And sometime during the mid-1980’s, beating a ranked Florida team and then “Jordan-Hare Stadium gives me chills ed talking to us,” Dillon said. meet people from all over the students of Duke university decid- went a three-game SeC winning streak. when the student section is full, and that “They invited us to practice. the world and make friends ed their team needed a student section on the plains, a few students believe has to do something for our football I went and I got hooked.” she’ll have for the rest of her to complement their team’s effort on the Auburn’s The Jungle section could one team,” said Stephen Bradford, senior in Dillon, who had no expe- life. court. day become like the Cameron Crazies. health services administration. “We need rience playing rugby prior to Anyone looking for fur- The arrival of Coach Mike Krzyzews- “psychologically, the students give the the same effort [at basketball games], and college — only two women ther information about the ki, more easily pronounced and spelled opposing players an intimidating atmo- maybe more tailgating.” on the team did — said rug- women’s club rugby team “Coach K,” ushered in a championship sphere while hyping up our team,” said Although football has most of the by is a combination of more can go to the Auinvolve era of Duke basketball. Dustin De La Garza, senior in mathemat- year-round spotlight on campus, several popular sports in the united website, where the team’s The Blue Devils’ new attitude trans- ics education. “A good student section fans have called for a well-rounded stu- States. contact details can be found. ferred over to its student section, and the gives our team a better chance to win.” dent section like the one at the universi- “There are the tackling as- “If anyone is interested group known as the Cameron Crazies others say the student section could ty of Florida, which won both football and pects from football and the in playing, they don’t have found they had become the “blue” print only grow in size and prestige if the team men’s basketball national championships fast-paced movements from to know anything about for every college basketball student sec- continues to perform well. in the 2007-08 season. soccer,” Dillon said. the sport at all,” Cash said. tion in the nation. “It has to be a two-way deal between “I believe in Auburn and I believe we Although there are simi- “We’ll teach them every- Through their creative and consistent the players and the students,” said Auburn can win anything,” said Austin Baker, larities to other team sports, thing they need to know. So, cheers, The Crazies have seen their be- student Willard Armstrong. sophomore in communications. the game can sometimes be come out and don’t be shy.” Thursday, February 13, 2014 The Auburn PlAinsmAn Sports A11

contributed by auburn athletics Junior lukas ollert hits a return shot during a match in 2013’s fall schedule. This Week in Auburn Sports

Men’s and va and Reka Muller moved their record to 5-0 Women’s Tennis in dual match play with an 8-0 victory on court No. 24 Auburn battled back from an early one. Pleun Burgmans and Lindsey Whitehead deficit for the second straight match as the -Ti also claimed an 8-0 victory on court one. gers knocked off Florida Gulf Coast, 5-2, on Friday, Feb. 7, at the FGCU Tennis Complex. Men’s and Auburn (8-1) dropped the doubles point Women’s Golf for the second straight match, but quickly re- Jake Mondy shot a final round 68, his second gained ground in singles play against FGCU (1- round in the 60s on the weekend, and the Au - 5). Dennis Lengsfeld was the first Tiger off the burn men’s golf team finished the Amer Ari In - court with a 6-2, 6-2 win on court two over FG- vitational in sixth place. CU’s Tianyu Bao. Petar Tomic cruised to a 6-3, Auburn shot a three-round 274-279-283-- 6-0 victory on court three to put the Tigers in 836, minus-28, and finished one shot out of third front 2-1. as Oregon, TCU and Southern Cal each shot a No. 89 Dante Saleh moved his winning streak 835 (minus-29). Oklahoma State won the event to 11 straight matches, taking down FGCU’s with an 819, minus-45 and Washington was sec - Lucas Vaz 6-1, 6-4. Oliver Plaskett provided the ond at 831, minus-33. clinching win to claim the match for the Tigers, “We got off to a slow start today but the guys posting a 6-4, 6-5 (5) win on court six over the battled back and finished strong,” said Auburn Eagles’ Lance Lvovsky. assistant coach Evan Osteen. “We need to con - No. 112 Daniel Cochrane provided the high - tinue to improve our putting and our par-5 play. light of the night, ending the nation’s longest Overall it was a good start to the spring in a very winning streak as the senior downed FGCU’s competitive tournament field. We are excited No. 66 Jordi Vives 2-6, 6-4, 6-2. Vives had not and looking forward to the rest of the spring.” lost a match since Oct. 13, while the win was Sophomore Alex Harrell tied for first as the Cochrane’s ninth straight victory. Auburn women’s golf team completed play at The No. 21 Auburn women’s tennis team the Lady Bulldog Individual Playing Champi - picked up a pair of wins on Sunday, Feb. 9, onship in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Feb. 8. knocking off Georgia Southern, 7-0, before Harrell fired a two-round total of 147, fin - topping Samford, 4-0, at the Yarbrough Tennis ishing 3-over to tie for first with co-medalist Center. Chessey Thomas of Tennessee. “Georgia Southern made us play every “I was pretty excited to come out here,” Har - point,” said Auburn head coach Lauren Long - rell said. “Finally, everything came together to - botham Meiser. “I think they got a lot of balls in day. I had support from my team and I was ex - and they made us earn the point.” cited to play well.” The 60th-ranked duo of Michala Kucharo- Compiled by Justin Ferguson

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After being eliminated from oxygen reality show in which the winner appeared Also an Auburn graduate, Bohler has Media’s The Glee Project in 2012, Auburn on the television show Glee, set Henderson worked with artists ranging from reba musical theatre graduate, Shanna Hender- apart from her competitors in a way that re- Mcentire and Little Big town to the trou- son, has stolen nashville’s heart as a blos- vealed the drive and depth within. badour Kings. soming country music star. Henderson placed sixth in the show. “She understands things many peo- Her delicate Southern dialect, blonde “one of the best things I learned at Au- ple twice her age have yet to figure out,” hair and bright blue eyes could be mislead- burn through [her degree] was about find- Bohler said. “I think there is no limit to ing, but Henderson is nothing close to an ing those experiences that really trigger what she will accomplish in the entertain- antebellum damsel in distress. an emotion and using those for your ben- ment world.” Besides her powerful voice, the real efit and turning it into a positive,” Hender- Alger, Henderson’s writing partner and town, Ala. native has a fierce stance son said. mentor, described his first songwriting ses- against cyberbullying. Her life experienc- When she isn’t recording with famed sion with Henderson. es have proven her to be nothing short of a songwriter pat Alger, who wrote songs for “After an hour or so I also realized I was warrior for change. Country greats such as garth Brooks and sitting across from a terrific soulful sing - “Bullying is so different now,” Hender- trisha Yearwood, Henderson said she vis- er—the kind that has seen some things and son said. “everyone is hiding behind their its local schools to share her story of tri- survived, but is still full of hope,” Alger computers.” umph over bullying. said. “She is obviously young, but wise; In an age without iphones or twitter, the “A lot of those kids that bullied me have full of crackling energy, but also focused.” bullying Henderson experienced was up- apologized, and I’ve forgiven them be- Henderson, who is also working on film front and personal. cause I guarantee to the victim of bullying projects and plans to write a motivational “the bullying I endured was about - [that] if you just continue to push through book, has kept close friendships with her contributed by SHAnnA HenderSon truthful facts,” Henderson said. “peo- and ignore, you will come out on top on the Auburn theatre classmates. Henderson performs with charlie Lubeck on The Glee Project, Season 2. ple thought they knew my story, but they other end - you will win,” Henderson said. Henderson has completed the pilot for didn’t know me. It was hard to overcome As a motivational speaker, Henderson Auburn grad Kat grilli’s series “Broken that.” said she is occasionally approached by stu- things” and lives with her best friend from Because of her mother’s struggles with dents who are being cyberbullied. her graduating class at Auburn. drug addiction, Henderson said her peers “I’ll never forget a little girl coming up Henderson urged anyone seeking a ca- degraded her by calling her a “crack baby.” to me after hearing my story and giving her reer in the arts to maintain positive relation- the bullying, which began in kindergar- a little bit of hope,” Henderson said. “even ships by helping other artists. ten, reached a climax in high school when if it wasn’t enough hope to really change through it all, Henderson has proven to Henderson found the severed head of a her perspective, it was enough to give her a be a woman of substance, firmly rooted in deer in her mailbox. little bit of light.” the belief that any bad circumstance can With it, a note said, “You’re next.” Her ability to seek out the positive in the turn out to a blessing in disguise. Henderson said despite the torment, her midst of negativity allowed Henderson to Henderson is becoming known for her grandparents encouraged her to avoid liv- see her elimination from The Glee Project resilience as an artist and as a human be- ing like a victim. as an optimistic turning point in her career ing. When asked about it, Henderson re- “they said, ‘You are not a victim,’” that solidified her goal to pursue a life in plied matter-of-factly. Henderson said. “‘You will not be a vic- music. “You share what you are with other peo- contributed by SHAnnA HenderSon tim. You will move forward and you will “With one meeting and performance, ple,” Henderson said. “I’d rather share a Henderson placed sixth on The Glee Project. be okay,’ and it really was their continued Shanna Henderson got my attention,” said smile with someone rather than my pain.” pLaInSman pIcKS pLayLISt: this week, our staff members chose their favorite love Play it safe with tornadoes song for valentine’s day. to listen to their picks, visit JanIee ruSh spotify.com and follow the auburn plainsman. ContrIButIng WrIter April 27, 2011 will always be re- Everyone should stay alert for changes membered as the day when one of the deadliest and destructive tor- in the weather and prepare to seek nadoes tore through Alabama. As “shelter should a warning be issued the F4 tornado ripped through tus- —SuSan MccallISter “LOVE IS” by bO burnham caloosa, it destroyed thousands of ASSoCIAte DIreCtor oF tHe DepArtMent oF puBLIC SAFetY maddIE yErant, IntrIguE EdItOr homes, businesses and other build- “an irreverent but funny take on a love song. sharp, funny and surprisingly spot- ings. At least 53 people died, ac- on, it’ll have you laughing as long as you’re not easily offended.” cording to AL.com. no one could try to get to a lower floor or the Lee County also has outdoor have imagined the devastating af- complex clubhouse if possible. tornado sirens that signal tornado termath. the Auburn university Depart- warnings. “Sunday KInd OF LOVE” by Etta jamES tornadoes can be unpredictable, ment of public Safety and Securi- Along with listening for the si- bEcKy ShEEhan, IntrIguE rEpOrtEr so it’s important to take the prop- ty recommends staying away from rens, you should also keep an eye “soulful, sophisticated and sweet - this is the perfect love song.” er precautions. In the event of a windows and doors to prevent in- on the news and listen to the radio. tornado, staying in buildings such jury from glass or other flying ob- More recently, phone apps have as apartments and trailers can be jects and also using heavy items to been a useful tool to stay updat- “maKIng mEmOrIES OF uS” by KEIth urban risky. protect your head. ed with the weather, such as the KaILEy mILLEr, IntrIguE rEpOrtEr College students, in particular, Lauren Massey, senior in fi- Weather Channel app. “a classic love song. he sings about all of the different things he would do for his should always some kind of safe- nance, lives at the grove apart- Both tornado watches and warn- love, but not in a tacky way that many country love songs can come off as.” ty plan. ment complex where and she and ings should be taken seriously. Auburn public Safety Director, her roommates have a self-desig- “During a tornado watch, it’s Bill James, suggested those who nated place to go during tornado business as usual on campus, but “InchES and FaLLIng” by thE FOrmat live in non-sturdy structures, such warnings. everyone should stay alert for adam wOLnSKI, IntrIguE wrItEr as mobile homes, should try to get “We decided that when there is a changes in the weather and prepare “i love love; i love being in love. i don’t care what it does to me.” out when they hear warnings. tornado warning, we will go to my to seek shelter should a warning be James said the safest places to closet,” Massey said. “It’s the only issued,” said Susan McCallister, go are those made of concrete and room in our apartment that doesn’t associate director of the Depart- “yOu maKE It LOOK SO EaSy” by ErIc church steel. have an outside wall.” ment of public Safety and Security. LynSdEE LEach, cOntrIbutIng wrItEr “A lot of the people that live in once there are signs of severe the university also provides eric church wrote this song for his wife on their wedding day. he took a more the trailer parks out on Wire road weather, it’s always a good idea to shelter during severe weather honest and open approach to avoid creating a love song cliché. that element has will go to the vet school just be- be watchful and cautious. conditions to those who need it. allowed me to appreciate this song that much more - it’s more relatable. cause you have a lot more of a stur- Auburn university established greene Hall on Wire road and the dy structure there,” James said. an efficient alert system to keep university library are both open “hOw cOuLd I want mOrE” by jamIE Lynn SpEarS “Some of the parks also have a students up-to-date with the weath- for students, employees and visi- more permanent structure at their er conditions. tors. janIEE ruSh, cOntrIbutIng wrItEr office, and if that’s as far as you this system includes Au Alert For more information about tor- “i think the lyrics are really sweet and meaningful. jamie lynn sounds really can get, then at least get there.” messages, tone alert radios on nado safety and risk management good and i like the texture of her voice. great love song!” once a tornado warning has campus and a weather monitoring visit the Department of public and been issued, those who live on the radar system, which tracks storms Security page on Auburn universi- upper floors of apartments should across Alabama. ty’s website. 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The best way to learn about Peace Corps is to chat LIVE with those who are serving. You are invited to attend this special Peace Corps event to video-chat with Auburn alumnus Andrew Jenkins who is currently serving emily enfinger / staff photographer overseas in Panama. the Curious fox sells a variety of lingerie, soaps and other luxurires in opelika, including artisan jewelry and handcrafted items. Help celebrate Peace Corps Week during February 23rd - March 1st. The Peace Corps community will honor all the ways Volunteers make What does The Fox sell? a difference at home and abroad and renews its commitment to service. becky sheehAn owner of The Curious Fox. “I just felt like gallery,” Arenas said. “We’re always on the Jenkins with youth group in Panama. In Photo: Auburn alumnus and Peace Corps Volunteer Andrew InTrIgue reporTer we didn’t want to give any kind of image lookout for something cool and unique.” The Curious Fox is as intriguing as its to the women. I didn’t want to project any- Arenas pointed out two fox paintings Submit an online application by March 1st to be considered for programs name suggests. thing to them so they can just come and be hanging on the wall by r.C. Hagans, an departing before March 2015! www.peacecorps.gov/apply Tucked away in Downtown opelika, whoever they wanted to be.” opelika native. A curtain sewn and decorat- For more info contact Emily Whitfield at [email protected] | (404) 562-3454 walking into the intimates boutique is like As a small business, The Curious Fox is ed by Jane randall of opelika’s Jane Sweet stumbling upon a treasured secret. Hard- a champion for shopping local. From push- Jane designates the dressing room area, and wood floors creak as you walk in. Artisan ing customers to sign up for credit cards to oxford shirts designed by Moody’s friends, jewelry and delicate lingerie are displayed impersonal customer service, Moody ex- Jonathan and Holly powell, hang on a sil- on cream-colored walls like art hung in a plained that retail chains are treating shop- ver rack. museum. The aesthetic is minimalist and pers like numbers. “I like the idea of investing in art and inviting. eucalyptus and spearmint waft “We as consumers are getting smart- people, so I’ll always have a piece of rC from a candle burning on the front desk. er and we’re not falling for that as much,” in here. I’ll always have a piece of Jane. I’ll The smiling brunette behind the counter Moody said. “I think they’ve hit a tip- always have a piece of Jonathan and Holly is Saramia Arenas, an Auburn native who ping point where they don’t deserve to be in here,” Moody said. studied photography at Savannah College around. I think places like this deserve to Moody has also invested in the talent of CHOOSE YOUR 2 FAVORITES: of Art and Design. be around, where knowledgeable staff will Auburn university student, Ashley Kick- “When you think of a woman as a fox, come help you and spend time with you.” liter. The junior in graphic design was re- • Medium 1-Topping Pizza it’s a woman that’s beautiful, confident, Moody, a graphic designer from Lafay- cruited to produce editorial photography • Deep Dish 1-Topping Pizza cool,” said Arenas, who serves as manag- ette, La., transformed the former office for The Curious Fox. • Baked Pasta • Large Salad • Large Sub er, sales associate and buyer for The Curi- space in September 2013. While the bou- Kickliter said she was thrilled to be part ous Fox. tique was his vision, Moody has handed the of this small business. According to Arenas, intimate apparel reins over to an all-female staff to ensure “I’m a photographer and I’ve had a por- plays an important role in boosting wom- customer comfort and privacy. trait business here since I was 16, but fash- $ en’s self-confidence. Taking the time to “I want people to think of Saramia when ion photography is what I really want to 99 treat herself and feel attractive can change they think of the Fox,” Moody said. do,” Kickliter said. “They hired me to a how a woman feels in and out of the bed- In addition to promoting female em- shoot for them with models in their prod- room. powerment and local business, The Curi- ucts and gorgeous sleep shirts.” 12 “We aim to provide an experience that ous Fox has a commitment to supporting The Crious Fox views their lingerie as makes women feel empowered—a place local artists. an investment, and prices of apparel start Plus Tax & Delivery. 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KAiley For desert, they will have a gel hair noodles, vegetables, to- miller chocolate and barista station mato-basil butter and Parmesan with a variety of chocolates, a cheese, or a grilled filet mignon INTRIGUE@ THEPLAINSMAN. chocolate fountain and coffee. with whipped potatoes, hari- COM cot verts and crimini-cabernet Amsterdam Cafe will re- sauce. 2 lease a special menu clos- Finish the night off with Valentine’s Day is here, and er to the holiday. The pric- sweet potato bread pudding, Auburn restaurants are ready ing will be similar to its regu- chocolate bette noire, or a rasp- for the influx of couples to wine lar menu. berry sorbet “float.” and dine for a romantic eve- ning. Some places are even pro- Hamilton’s will also have Zazu Gastropub will be viding live music. 3 special Valentine’s Day 5 setting a romantic atmo- If your cooking skills aren’t features in addition to their reg- sphere with a live violinist to go up to par, or if you want to im- ular menu available on Valen- along with their fixed-price $50 press your significant oth- tine’s Day. dinner menu. er with a nice dinner, here are The meal will start off with some restaurants in Auburn Acre Restaurant’s Val- one of three appetizers; lump providing special Valentine’s 4 entine’s Day menu starts crab cakes and a fried green to- Day menus. off with deep fried brie with mato with house-made remou- Ariccia Italian Trattoria puff pastry and red wine; cher- lade and baby arugula, sautéed 1 & Bar is having a special ry sauce and arugula; broiled langostino tails, or porchet- menu with two options. One Virginia oysters with pork bel- ta with pork tenderloin stuffed column says, “for you,” and the ly crumbs and fennel butter; pork belly with shaved parme- other says, “for two.” gulf blue crab and corn chow- san and baby arugula. Each option is $49 per per- der with bacon bits and chives; The next portion will of- son. The “for two” column or strawberry-walnut salad with fer soup and salad options in- starts off with a choice between bleu cheese, bacon, spinach, cluding shrimp bisque, mixed a dozen blackened chard grilled and sherry-honey vinaigrette. greens, Caesar salad, baby spin- or raw oysters. Another option The entrees include a butter- ach, and baby iceberg. is the spinach and goat cheese poached grouper with crispy The entrees are pan-seared ravioli. fried Gouda grits and a pickled filet mignon, pan-include duck The second course can either red onion-arugula salad topped breast, mahi-mahi scallopini be a mixed grill, which includes with lemon-herb sauce. over house made papparedelle, salmon, shrimp, chicken, Ala- They will also offer seared roasted airline chicken breast, bama sausage, NY steak, mar- diver scallops, fried pork bel- or low country shrimp and grits ket vegetables and roasted pota- ly, picked grapes, sweet pota- with Andouille sausage. toes; or a rack of lamb with herb to puree, sherry molasses, and Finally, for dessert, it has crust, cast iron potato au gratin, fresh basil. crème brulee, chocolate and ha- spinach, roasted market vegeta- The final two entrees are a zelnut pudding or strawberry li- bles, and olive jus. crab and lobster pasta with an- quor-soaked sponge cake. KRISTEN HARLIN / ASSISTANT GRAPHIC DESIGNER Are diet soft drinks safe?

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It also tells These low-calorie beverag- dividual’s overall health. want to be putting that crap in movies, and more, it can be can you the last time the price was es are offered as an alternative Laurel Lee, junior in el- your body anyway.” be beneficial for anyone who is updated. and contain 99 percent of wa- ementary education, enjoys Although there are many trying to save money or try new The hotels category is rat- having a diet soft drink every CONTRIBUTED BY KAILEY MILLER ter and artificial sweeteners. speculations floating around things in a familiar area. ed by stars, lists the price and Some believe that because now and then. about diet sodas, no major AroundMe helps users locate im- Once the app is opened, it allows you to book your room diet soda contains artificial “I like the taste of Diet Dr. health risks have been prov- portant conveniences like hotels, uses your GPS to locate things by transferring you to booking- sweeteners, such as aspar- Pepper better than regular,” en thus far. gas, information and more. in each of these categories in a .com. tame and saccharin, they are Lee said. “And the idea of Ultimately, as long as con- close radius. Some of the cat- Drugs, one of the comments If you’re in a hurry and need allowed to consume more cal- zero calories is more appeal- sumers are moderately drink- egories, such as nearby, which says, “Enjoy a glass of freshly a place to park, the app will ories in their diet. ing than consuming a ton of ing a can of diet soda, serious tells you what buildings are squeezed lemonade. It is an Au- show you places nearby and in- Auburn University Nu- sugar in one drink.” health concerns shouldn’t be nearby, have a description of burn Tradition.” clude the format of the parking trition Professor, Dr. Kevin The supposed health risks an issue. what the building is used for, The app also tells you how and any restrictions on parking. Huggins said recent research of diet soft drinks make them “Of course, you know, if how much it costs and when it far the destination is from your Although free, you can elim- has suggested artificial sweet- not even worth drinking to you do a Google search on was built. location and shows you a map iate advertisements with a eners are also thought to cause some people. these things you can find all If you want to figure out of how to get there. $2.99 upgrade. 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