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Online cOurTs updyke not down to pay only $99 out of $796,731 of restitution has been paid so far ThePlainsman.com Weekly football Brian stultz updyke was ordered by Lee County Cir- updyke served six months in prison, part slideshow CAmpus WriTEr cuit Judge Jacob Walker iii on december of his sentence, and is currently on five years Harvey updyke owes $796,731.98 in res- 2013 to make monthly payments of $500. of supervised probation. one of the terms inside titution to Auburn university for poisoning Citing substantial hardship, updyke’s attor- of the probation is making the monthly pay- the famous oaks at Toomer’s Corner. ney margaret Brown requested the monthly ments. if he fails to do so, he could have his cAmpuS Currently, he has paid $99 to the univer- payment be $50 instead of the $500, but the probation revoked. sity. request was denied. April Lyon of Auburn wonders if he is According to April Brown of the Elmore “Let’s face it, he will never be able to pay making any effort at all. county clerk’s office in Wetumpka, Up- off the entire debt he owes,” said Clay oga- “I understand that he might have finan - dyke made one payment of $100, with a $1 ta, Auburn resident. “The fact he has only cial difficulties, but at some point he has to uPdyke processing charge, and has not made a pay- paid that little of an amount in almost a year pay the price for his actions,” Lyon said. ment since. is a joke.” “paying just $99 over the course of nine » see UPDYKE A2

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Page A5 Toomer Corner’s lemonade Bid Day recruitment holds record Quan with refreshes spirits after 9/11

Corey Williams on American soil since that your bad self CAmpus EdiTor commuNity day.” it has been 13 years since the mcGatheran also said many terrorist group al-Qaida killed local people feared for their almost 3,000 people in the loved ones’ safety. sept. 11 attacks. “There were a lot of peo- The attacks occurred in New ple in and around Auburn who York City, Washington d.C. knew people in New York, and and shanksville, pennsylvania, they didn’t know if they had but they affected people around made it out until days later,” the country. mcGatheran said. Wanda mcGatheran, ope- According to mcGatheran, lika resident, said 9/11 remind- the Auburn community came Page A7 ed her of another dark day in together in the wake of the at- Oktoberfest comes American history. tacks. to The Auburn Hotel “i remember thinking this “There were lots of prayer must be what my parents felt vigils held,” mcGatheran like during pearl Harbor,” mc- said. “There were lots of first Gatheran said. “This was the SportS first time we had been attacked » see LEMONADE A2

Page A9 Defense leads soccer to hot start STORY ON QUAN BRAY A11 iNtrigue rAye mAy / PHOTO ediTOr emily enfinger / AssisTAnT PHOTO ediTOr michelle Overstreet squeezes lemons for the lemonade.

cOmmuniTy Zazu Gastropub relocates to opelika

Kailey miller Graham Hage, owner and ex- “We had a huge increase in Page A12 CommuNiTY WriTEr ecutive chef at Zazu Gastro- our rent and looked at some Cultural food truck This past year, down- pub. “it was built by William places in downtown Auburn, opens its doors town Auburn acquired a va- samford about 140 years ago. but nothing really fit what we riety of new restaurants, such it’s just a complete shell right were looking for, so we decid- as BurgerFi and uncle mad- now. We have to do all the in- ed to look a little more in [the] index dio’s, but now, it’s losing one. terior stuff. The outside is opelika area,” Hage said. campus A1 Zazu Gastropub is moving mostly done.” Hage is also the owner of opinion A6 from its downtown location The old location closed at Halftime, and he said some community A7 on East magnolia Avenue to the end of June, and Hage said employees have taken jobs Sports A9 a new opelika location in on he hopes to open the new lo- there until the new location intrigue A12 112 s. 8th st. cation sometime between Jan- cOnTribuTed by grAHAm HAge “There’s a building,” said uary and march. » see ZAZU A2 Zazu gastropub on magnolia Avenue is now closed. Campus A2 The Auburn PlAinsmAn Thursday, September 11, 2014

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the following were arrested and charged with driving under the influence by the Auburn Police Division on September 6: Scalping fills wallets and stadium September 6 - Kyle nathan Harger, 20, at West thach avenue and South KATe secKinger College Street InTrIgue reporTer Scalping is a gruesome act of war, but - William Carlisle trost, 24, at opelika Road and north the slang term for reselling sports tickets If we shouldn’t rip off dean Road can be equally gruesome to students’ wal- the ‘the Auburn Family,’ lets. “why is it OK to rip off - alexander James Pippin, 23, at the 100 block of north on game day, dozens of students and Gay Street fans adorn the outside of Jordan-Hare and yourself? I’m a part of the are sprinkled throughout the streets of Au- Auburn Family too.” burn. —crysTAl cAfiero They hoist homemade cardboard signs JunIor In CoMMunICATIonS CRime RePoRtS in the air that read “Tickets” scrawled in permanent marker and shout, “I’ve got two the following crimes were reported by the auburn Police together!” to draw ticketless fans to their “It’s supply and demand, and it’s com- Division on September 5-8: offers. mon sense,” cafiero said. “If we shouldn’t Some fans scalp because plans change, rip off the Auburn Family, why is it oK to September 5 but many sell to make a profit. rip off yourself? I’m a part of the Auburn - third-degree property theft was reported at the 700 block Auburn students expressed complaints Family too.” of east Glenn avenue at 1 a.m. over the inflated price of football tickets Kevin Koziol, junior in anthropology, on the Unofficial official Auburn Student has sold his football tickets in the past, but - Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle was reported at Ticket exchange Facebook page Aug. 23- he’s done it for more than a fair price. the 700 block of Cornstalk lane at 11:19 a.m. 24. “I gave my georgia ticket to a friend last The angry posts sparked debate through- year for nothing,” Koziol said. “I didn’t - illegal possession and use of a credit card was reported at out the week. know how amazing of a game it’d be, but the 300 block of East Magnolia Avenue at 3:27 p.m. “Stop inflating the price for those of us in the end it didn’t matter. She was my who aren’t relying on mommy and daddy friend and she wanted to go, and I’m glad I Kenny moSS / PHotoGRaPHeR - Harassing communications was reported at 1550 opelika to get us through the semester,” said Taylor could give her that opportunity.” a scalper sells tickets outside of the auburn vs. Road 5 at 4:34 p.m. Shelton, senior at Auburn. Koziol said it’s one thing to give a tick - San Jose State game Saturday, Sept. 6. nick Melvin, senior in social science, et away or sell it cheaply to a friend, but it’s - burglary of a residence (no force) was reported at the 300 had problems looking for an Arkansas tick- another to do that for a stranger. or roughly $20 per game, that you paid for.” block of South Donahue Drive at 7:54 p.m. et. “I don’t sell my tickets most of the time, cafiero said when selecting a price for “We are the Auburn Family, and I’m not but when I do, I’m not going to sell it for a ticket, she just looks at the student tick- September 7 looking to put a down payment on a tick - less than it’s worth,” Koziol said. “You’re et exchange Facebook page to see what the - Third-degree criminal mischief was reported at the 600 et,” Melvin said. “remember, this is a fam- giving someone the experience of an Au- going rate is. block of North Ross Road at 1:20 p.m. ily, not a business.” burn game, and no matter what, that’s “contrary to what people believe, most Scalpers disagreed that they were trying priceless.” of us don’t inflate the price to make a huge - leaving the scene of an accident was reported at east to rip fellow students off. Cassie Arner, associate athletics direc- profit,” cafiero said. “We see what others Glenn Avenue and North Ross Street at 7:30 p.m. crystal cafiero, junior in communica- tor for strategic communications, claimed are selling for and choose our price based tion, has been selling her student football while it sparks controversy, ticket scalping on that, and that’s it. There’s no scheme to - first-degree criminal trespass and harassment (simple as- tickets for the past three years. is inevitable. get your money.” sault) were reported at the 4000 block of lee Road 137 at “I can’t stand when people condemn most know football tickets are sold Ticket reselling prices are always a hot 7:43 p.m. me for selling my ticket and say, ‘You by students’ experience in school, which issue, but there’s a bright side to all the must hate Auburn football,’” cafiero said. means season tickets for freshmen are lim- scalping, Arner claimed. - Unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle (no theft or “That’s not true. I’m a huge Auburn fan, ited, Arner explained. “There are plenty of people students can damage) was reported at the 2000 block of lee Road 137 but sometimes making the money is more “Most freshmen don’t get a season tick- sell to who would be more than excited to at 4:49 p.m. important than having a good time.” et, which means there are hundreds of stu- go to the game,” Arner said. “We have a cafiero said she doesn’t buy tickets to dents without access to the games,” Arner very passionate student fan base and we’re - third-degree burglary was reported at the 700 block of make a profit like other students, but said said. “The freshmen want to go most of all grateful for that. We want the stadium to be West Magnolia Avenue at 2:55 a.m. she doesn’t understand why people get up - because it’s their first season, so they’ll al- full of Auburn students because you guys set about those who do. ways be willing to pay more than the $140, change the atmosphere in a great way.” September 8 - Unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle was reported at the 1000 block of Pleasant Avenue at 8:15 a.m. on the list. ist attack. lemonade - » From A1 pierce wrote of the lemon “I think for the first day or - animal cruelty was reported at the 1000 block of north ade, “When god was a little two, everyone was kind of in Donahue Drive at 10:20 a.m. responders there. I think af- boy and He needed extra mon- shock,” Michael said. ter that day, we started to ey, He put up a card table out- Michael said he did not - Mischellaneous theft was reported at the 600 block of take them a little less light- side His folks’ house. This is know about theEsquire article Dekalb Street at 12:05 p.m. ly. So many of them did not what he sold.”michelle and until one of his employees in- know it was a terrorist at- Michael overstreet, Toomer’s formed him. - Harassment was reported at the 900 block of Stage Road tack, but they still would’ve Drugstore managers, were in “We ran out to get one, and at 2:15 p.m. gone even if they did.” college in 2001. wanted to make sure every- In December 2001, Es- “We were in college when one we knew saw that what - Theft from yard was reported at the 900 block of Webster quire magazine published it happened,” Michelle said. we were involved in was get- Road at 1:30 p.m. the article “162 reasons It’s “I was in class, and I didn’t -be ting national attention,” Mi- good to Be an American lieve it when someone said a chael said. Man,” by Charles p. pierce tower had fallen. I was almost According to Michael, the in an attempt to boost mo- in disbelief.” article was the talk of the town. –Reports provided by the Raye may / PHoto editoR rale. According to Michael, peo- “people would come in and Auburn Department of Public Safety toomer’s Corner’s most popular menu The lemonade sold at ple were not sure how to re- say ‘I saw y’all in a maga- item is the lemonade. Toomer’s Drugs was No.1 spond to the news of the terror- zine,’” Michael said.

UPdyKe zazU » From A1 » From A1 months is him getting past the I understand that opens. Tavaris Washington, New location, system.” he might have line cook for Zazu gastropub, new opportunities, In a statement after up- “financial difficulties, is one of the employees who “a lot of new dyke’s release, attorney An- but at some point moved to Halftime. people to feed.” drew Stanley said, “he doesn’t “I’m kind of excited about want to have to deal with this he has to pay the it actually,” Washington said —TAvAris WAshingTon anymore. he wants to pay his price for his actions. about moving the restaurant to lINe cooK For ZAZU gASTropUB money back and be done with Paying just $99 over opelika. “New location, new the five years and never be opportunities, a lot of new heard from again.” the course of nine people to feed.” cation, but it’s still in the de- Contrary to his attorney’s months is getting Washington said many of velopmental (stage),” said statement, updyke has re- the buildings in opelika are Mark Jinnette, general man- mained a constant presence on him past the system.” historic and have a vintage, ager at the opelika panera Twitter. —APril lyon rustic look to them, so they location. “There’s a process updyke also recently made AuBurn reSIDenT plan on trying to keep as many that corporate goes through national news when he agreed of those elements as possible when they’re looking at loca- to appear in a dunk tank at a for the new location. tions and we have done a cou- charity event in Mobile. in Tuscaloosa a few months af - “It will be like a fine dining ple of the things that needed to Updyke’s appearance was ter the university of Alabama experience and a pub atmo- be done in that process, but it’s ultimately canceled after or- had issued a formal directive sphere,” Washington said. not official yet.” ganizers of the event claimed to him stating that he is not to hage said once the new lo - If panera Bread decides to have received death threats come to the uA’s campus. cation opens they will need to open up a new location in about hosting updyke at the After construction and re- more employees. downtown Auburn, Jinnette event. placement, the soil around “The response from the said they would still keep the updyke’s probation also Samford park at Toomer’s opelika side is great,” Hage opelika panera location as prohibits him from going onto corner was declared poison- said. “They’re really looking well. Auburn’s campus or attending free for the first time in three forward to it and can say noth- “The student population has any college sporting event. years May 2. ing but nice things about it, so grown and there’s been a lot of While updyke has not been New oak trees at Toomer’s we’re excited about it.” changes on campus as far as able to make the monthly res- Corner are scheduled to be Hage said many of his regu- parking and that sort of stuff,” titution payments, he was able planted in early 2015, accord- lar customers at Zazu gastro- Jinnette said. “A lot of the stu- to make at least two trips earli- ing to Auburn university’s of- pub said they were sad Zazu dent business that we used to er in 2012. fice of Communications and gastropub was moving loca- get, we don’t have as much of Updyke was seen on Bour- Marketing. tions. now because it’s just not easy bon Street in New orleans in “It was sad when they cut “I would like to thank Au- to, you know, get out of class, the days leading up to the BCS the old trees down but the new burn students and the commu- get to your car, get over here national Championship be- ones will bring so many great nity for supporting us for sev- and go back. The Tiger Transit tween Alabama and lSU in memories for years to come,” en years, and ask if they would doesn’t have a stop anywhere January 2012, taking photos ogata said. “hopefully I will still do the same when we’re near us.” with both Tide and Tiger fans be taking my kids there for in opelika,” Hage said. Although it is not official that appeared on social media years to come.” There is speculation a new panera will open a new loca- and in news outlets. efforts to contact both up- panera Bread Company may tion, Jinnette said if they do, Four months later, updyke dyke and updyke’s attorney open in the old Zazu location they would be hiring new em- was escorted out of the Sec Andrew Stanley were unsuc- in the future. ployees, including Auburn ContRibUted by GRaHam HaGe Softball tournament being held cessful. “We are looking at that lo- students. zazu Gastropub will move to 112 S. 8th St. in opelika. Thursday, September 11, 2014 The Auburn PlAinsmAn Campus A3

SuStAInAbIlIty Industrial design students go green with Groovystuff sAvAnnAh Downey from plows and yokes made of weathered teak to project and hand out business cards,” said Keith CampuS WriTer oil drum barrels in various shades. Students may Locke, senior in industrial design. a class of industrial design students is gaining use supplemental pieces in their designs, but the The fact that it could each student signs a contract with Groovy- hands-on design experience by working with re- reclaimed materials should not be drastically al- stuff, which states they will receive one percent claimed farm tools and converting them into fur- tered from their original state. actually be produced is of the earnings from their piece if chosen to be niture. “using all the pieces and not chopping them “exciting. It’s a chance to get produced and sold by the company. The students work with the sustainable furni- up is the most difficult part of the project,” said your name out there and “The fact that it could actually be produced is ture company Groovystuff. Zach Willard, sophomore in industrial design. exciting,” Willard said. “It’s a chance to get your Groovystuff has partnered with the universi- “You have to use as much of the reclaimed mate- market yourself before you name out there and market yourself before you ty through the university Hall of innovation and rial as possible and not make new cuts.” get into the business.” get into the business.” Job creation project, which allows students first- Groovystuff’s aesthetic calls for distressed and —ZAch willArD Groovystuff’s collaboration is not just a design hand experience designing and marketing prod- antique pieces, so polishing touches, such as ex- SOpHOmOre iN iNduSTriaL deSiGN challenge or networking opportunity, but also a ucts. cessive sanding or altering major portions of the lesson in sustainability. This is the fourth year auburn has worked material, are not necessary. “it’s good to show students that even though with Groovystuff. “it’s very different in the class because Chris in High point, North Carolina. it’s someone’s junk, it has high market value once in addition to the 19 auburn students partici- wants the model to be rough, when usually they “There are infinite opportunities for students,” it has design in it,” lau said. pating, 13 visiting students from Shu-Te univer- want the final product to look clean,” said Shao- Lau said. “They go to one of the biggest furniture Lau’s students echo the same sentiment about sity in Kaohsiung, Taiwan are involved. Wen Liao, senior in industrial design at Shu-Te shows in the county and get to meet with people the importance of working with sustainable ma- Students submit three design sketches and one university. in the field.” terials. scale model for Groovystuff’s co-founder Chris The project not only offers real world expe- Some students also work Groovystuff’s booth “There are so many things that are made to be Bruning to look over each week. rience in design, but also in marketing and net- at High point, where they meet buyers and gain thrown away,” Willard said. “With things that are The course instructor, Tin-man Lau, provides working. experience taking product orders. reclaimed, you’re doing your part to help not use feedback on the structure of their designs as well. in October, the students will showcase their “Last year i didn’t go to High point, but this so much material while turning it into something materials the students have access to range models for the High point market furniture show year i’d like to go and actually stand next to my useful again.”

COntRIbutED by tIn-MAn lAu A group of industrial design students meet to discuss their next project with sustainable furniture company Groovystuff.

COllEGE OF VEtERInARy MEDICInE Canine Performance Sciences program puts bark into bomb detection briAn sTulTZ jor component. You have to CampuS WriTer have a very focused dog.” The auburn university Col- Fischer said evaluating the lege of Veterinary medicine’s A dog’s nose is an dog is also a major part of animal and Health perfor- excellent detection knowing whether the dog will mance program has been re- “device. If a dog be trainable. named Canine performance can smell it, they “You have to evaluate him Sciences (CpS). on his reward,” Fischer said. James Floyd, interim direc- can be trained to “What is he going to work for? tor of the program, said the new let us know they When you find a dog that is en- name better reflects the pro- vironmentally sound, he can go gram’s mission. can smell it.” into any environment and not “The short version is that it —JAmes FloyD be bothered whatsoever. He is just doing a better job of de- iNTerim direCTOr OF CaNiNe will do anything for that re- perFOrmaNCe SCieNCeS scribing what we do,” Floyd ward.” said. “We have really concen- according to Fischer, im- trated on mostly detection dogs “We are trying to grow the printing, or programming, the and performance. They have to number of puppies from 60 per dog comes next. be able to perform.” year to up to 200,” Floyd said. “everyone has their own according to the program’s The program’s research is ways of imprinting a dog,” website, CpS is a national lead- funded by various agencies and Fischer said. “You have to be RAyE MAy / PhOtO EDItOR er on working animals. depends on what kind of grants very concise and clear what the Canine Performance Sciences program trains dogs from a young age. exercise can have benefits they receive. you want the dog to learn. on animals’ general health and “a lot of it is federal govern- Dogs are very clever.” their physical, physiological ment,” Floyd said. “Some of it CpS has a reputation for and psychological needs. comes from private donors.” groundbreaking research ef- “The auburn universi- The detection of bombs has forts in detection and under- ty College of Veterinary med- been a focus of the program, es- standing animal performance. icine has invested years of re- pecially since 9/11. The program has a patent- search in developing a strong “a dog’s nose is an excellent pending technology named and versatile detection program detection device,” Floyd said. VapOr WaKe®. in the fight against terrorism,” “if a dog can smell it, they can according to its website, said Calvin Johnson, dean of be trained to let us know they VapOr WaKe® is a technol- the College of Veterinary med- can smell it.” ogy that trains dogs to detect icine, in a statement to the uni- Terry Fischer, auburn uni- explosives. verstity. “This new name re- versity’s chief canine instruc- VapOr WaKe® is licensed flects that work.” tor, spoke about the process of through the auburn research right now, the program has finding and training a dog. Technology Foundation for de- four breeding females and av- “First, you have to have a livery by amK9 academy to erages 60 puppies a year. Floyd good foundation,” Fischer said. expand its employment in de- says their goal is for more. “The selection process is a ma- fense of the nation and society.

SGA Senate balances budget, cuts $18,000 from university program Council nicole Fulkerson items of various programs. down of the way she’s strate- science, said she does not only The senate proposed a sec- CampuS WriTer The largest cut was $18,000 gically spending that money want to bring awareness of the ond bill to appoint Jack Wag- The monday, Sept. 8 meet- from the university program to serve this campus,” gunt- competition to students en- ster as the 2014-2015 SGa vice ing of SGa Senate ran longer We would really Council. er said. rolled in the university. president of facilities. than usual. like to have all these SGa treasurer richmond The senate also proposed Smith said she wants to raise Senator for pro-Tempo- Senate meetings typically “supplies ready by gunter, senior in finance, saida bill to allocate $4,587 from awareness for the competition re John Le master, senior in run about 45 minutes. he would like to increase the their reserve fund to publicly in the auburn community at chemical engineering, said he This week, the meeting last- next game day. “ miss auburn budget from campaign for aubie in the Cap- large. believes Wagster is devoted to ed longer than two hours. —mereDiTh smiTh $1,000-$2,000. itol One mascot Challenge. “We want to especially reach positively impacting auburn’s The extended meeting was to SGa SeNaTOr according to Gunter, it is The Capitol One mascot out during game days,” Smith campus. balance the SGa budget for the necessary to raise the budget Challenge bill is set to be voted said. “if you know Jack, you 2014-2015 fiscal year. the goals of the program for the for miss auburn to successful- on Sept. 15. This money would Smith said she wants to be know how committed he is to representatives from stu- year along with the cuts and in- ly execute her platform. go to stickers, buttons, wrist- prepared to reach out to the SgA,” said lemaster. dent activities programs ex- creases to the budget. “Caroline Stephens, miss bands and shirts to promote au- community as soon as possible. The meeting ended with an plained their budgets for the after an hour and 15 min- auburn this year has been very bie’s campaign. “We would like to have all announcement from the vice year. utes of voting, the budget was gracious in terms of providing Code of Laws Senator mer- these supplies ready by next president to remind the senate each representative shared balanced by cutting from line a very detailed budget break- edith Smith, senior in political game day,” Smith said. of the blood drive next week. Campus A4 The Auburn PlAinsmAn Thursday, September 11, 2014 Live animal Lab walks on the wild side

Derek herscovici first volunteered to help out in the live Animal trying to bring back that species in that habitat af- samples from montgomery to miami. CampuS RepoRTeR Lab out of personal interest, and she now uses it ter they got wiped out by humans.” “my dissertation research is aimed at examin- Less than 200 years ago, auburn and the sur- as a base for her research on sexual dimorphism Indigo snakes, once exterminated as pests being how the Burmese python in southern Florida rounding area was an undeveloped wilderness in the color patterns of marbled salamanders. fore being sold as pets, are starting to successful- has altered the pattern of parasite infection in na- teeming with diverse species of flora and fauna. “The old research said that females were this ly return to the Southeast, partially due to the en- tive snakes,” miller said. Though development and growth have altered grayish yellow color with black spots and the thusiasm and activism of the students involved, miller said her research team made a discov- the landscape, graduate students in auburn uni- males were this whitish blue color with black guyer said. ery about pythons. versity’s biology department are striving to pre- spots,” henderson said. “my research showed Guyer is currently involved with a joint re- “ We discovered that pythons have acquired a serve lee county’s ecosystem. that while, yes, the females were a grayer color, search project with the entomology department native lung parasite commonly found in our na- “our main effort in the Live animal Lab is to the males were gray and white. Now my research to trace the origin of equine encephalitis. tive pit vipers. If pythons are acting as a reservoir keep animals from getting killed,” said Katelyn is looking at why there’s a difference in color, and Similar to West Nile, the neurological disease of that parasite, I expect the prevalence of the henderson, senior in zoology. “The live animal I’m thinking it’s either predation or sexual prefer- is spread between mammals and mosquitoes and shared lung parasites should be higher in cotton- collection is mostly rescued snakes from people ence from the females of why they have the dif- can be fatal to humans. mouths living near pythons compared to cotton- owning them illegally. once we find out about it, ferent colors because the bigger male salaman- “We know that birds are the main host for the mouths collected from locations separate from we go in as auburn university and pick up the ders were darker and they were with females.” disease, but birds’ (immune systems) can get rid pythons.” snakes.” The animals collected in the lab are returned of it and we couldn’t figure out how the birds still The greater awareness of conservation has according to Henderson, the university’s bi- to the exact place they were first collected, some- contracted it every year,” guyer said. “We think prompted cooperative efforts between construc- ology department is the only organization in times through GpS coordinates, in order to ease that birds get it and transmit it to mammals at the tion companies and environmental groups, Guy- town that will deal with unwanted animals, such the transitions back to the wild. end of the year, then mosquitoes take it from the er said. as the eastern indigo and rat snakes, without kill- The department’s reputation for humane treat- mammal to the snakes, snakes keep the disease Hopefully, Guyer said, in the future, animals ing them. ment and productive research has netted them here over winter and the mosquitoes that feed on will no longer need to be relocated, but can coex- The Live animal Lab, a haven for dislocated some high-profile state-funded projects, like the both snakes and birds transmit it back to the bird ist with urban development. animals from around town, provides researchers eastern indigo snake conservation project, now population the next year.” “Rather than building in a way where those or- with live specimens and form the basis of several entering its fifth year. The study found that water moccasins are a ganisms have to live somewhere else, we’re ex- ongoing conservation projects. “The Indigo Snake project was a project where leading host species in the disease cycle, Guy- ploring designs where you would still have the among the animals in the room are a Califor- the state came to us with the idea and we were er said, and a number of graduate students are al- same number of people, but have your parks and nia king snake, Gila monsters and a tank of new- excited to do it,” said zoologist and auburn pro- ready collecting DNA samples in the field. green spaces created in a way where the animals born alligators. fessor craig guyer. “We collect and then release Graduate biology student melissa miller spent can still maintain themselves as well,” Guyer Henderson, undergraduate Ta in herpetology, them into the conecuh National Forest. We’re the past few weekends collecting water moccasin said.

Charles TaTum / PhoTograPher The live animals lab studies reptiles to preserve lee County’s ecosystem.

Charles TaTum / PhoTograPher Katelyn henderson, undergraduate in zoology, studies a snake.

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Greek life auburn panhellenic recognized nationally

PATriciA Green panhellenic’s 17 sororities. CampuS WriTer A group of disaffiliated so- auburn university’s panhel- The national rority members known as pi lenic system was recently rec- Chis lead potential new mem- ognized by the National pan- recognition was bers through the week of re- hellenic Conference, after be- “not because cruitment. ing awarded the College pan- of the fantastic “pi Chis play an incredibly hellenic achievement award. large role in the success of au- elizabeth Stone, communi- recruitment. They burn university’s recruitment,” cation specialist for the division just happened Barranca said, “i attribute the of student affairs, said it was a to coincide.” success of recruitment this year coincidence auburn university to every single one of the 84 was nationally acknowledged —elizAbeTh sTone girls who served as pi Chis.” at the end of the fall 2014 re- COmmuNiCaTiON SpeCiaLiST erin Gready, junior in mar- fOr The DiviSiON Of cruitment season, and both of STuDeNT affairS keting and member of alpha Xi the panhellenic systems’ suc- Delta, said she developed last- cess stories exemplify the hard ing relationships during recruit- work done by the leaders of the on auburn’s campus,” Barran- ment. organization. ca said. “my favorite part about be- “The national recognition “With the cohesion that ex- ing a pi chi was definitely get- was not because of the fantastic ists between all 17 NpC chap- ting to know my girls,” Gready raye May / photo editor recruitment,” Stone said. “They ters on auburn’s campus, a said.“i thought i would be kappa kappa Gamma members haley Baker, Savannah Wright, kelly Corcoran, Shelby Bruce and regina rome- just happened to coincide.” platform is created that causes overwhelmed having 17 girls ro celebrate Bid day 2014. Now that panhellenic has re- the panhellenic Council to be in my group, but they were all ceived this recognition, the ex- successful with any project or so amazing in so many differ- ecutive board said they are hop- event.” ent ways. i got to make an in- ing to accomplish many goals panhellenic will begin to dividual connection with each in the next year. organize recruitment in early one of them, and it was so fun “Our panhellenic Council spring by panhellenic’s exec- being able to lead them through has always placed emphasis on utive board. This year was re- recruitment.” thinking new and innovative cord breaking for panhellenic, Barranca said she considers ideas for the years to come,” as 1,401 young women regis- herself a member of all 17 so- said alexis Barranca, panhel- tered to go through a week of rorities on auburn’s campus, lenic president and senior in recruitment. and not just her own. public relations. “When you are expecting “Being a part of auburn pan- according to Barranca, 1,401 women to participate in hellenic has made me confi- teamwork is vital to auburn’s recruitment, every detail needs dent in my abilities to lead and sororities’ national success. to be thought and planned out,” help me create lifelong friend- “The sorority chapters work Barranca said. ships,” Barranca said. “i don’t together well to accomplish With the week wrapping up consider myself to be a mem- certain goals, whether that be on Bid Day, 100 percent of po- ber of just one amazing sorori- fundraising for a certain phi- tential new members who made ty, but instead to be an attribut- lanthropy or promoting the it to the final round of recruit - ing member to the entire pan- raye May / photo editor positive aspects of Greek Life ment were invited to join one of hellenic Council.” phi Mu members wait outside their chapter room for their new members to arrive Bid day 2014.

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Burned by the court of public opinion Brian Stultz [email protected]

Topic: Nick Marshall Not startiNg Current students ViewpoinT: the public shouldN’t make future bright exaggerate MisdeMeaNors Things are different when you come back for another degree in your thirties. Trust me, I am liv- In 2009, a photo of Olympic swimmer Mi- ing it. chael Phelps smoking a bong caused him to I returned to Auburn for my second undergrad- lose a sponsorship from Kellogg’s. He was uate degree last August and have seen the differ- also suspended from USA Swimming for three ences between college back then and college now. months. This whole “submit your assignment via Can- The year before, he won eight gold medals. vas” was foreign to me. What was this Canvas When the photo was released, he was cruci- they were talking about? I didn’t want to ask be- fied by the media. cause I didn’t want to seem old. All his achievements were completely ig- I was once asked in class to explain to my en- nored, and his name was dragged through the tire class the significance of a cigar in the Bill clin- mud by every self-righteous pundit in the coun- ton-Monica Lewinsky case. A professor then told try. me I would be her go to guy for all old references. This past July, Nick Marshall faced a simi- When I state how old I am, I have experienced lar scandal. chArLoTTE kELLy / grAPhicS EdiTor the gasps of my classmates. When I bring up the Marshall was cited for possession of mari- 1980s, I lose everyone. juana. moral code. Perhaps worst of all, we think we tem; that’s it. Let’s just say I haven’t been to Skybar in a long he was fined $1,000, which his mother paid, have a say in how they live their lives. While the state and federal laws making time. and was not allowed to start in the season open- So when one of them does make a mistake, marijuana illegal may not change anytime During summer classes, I noticed I was closer er against Arkansas. we get offended and think it’s our job to chas- soon, the way we look at people who do smoke in age to the parents bringing their kids to Camp Much like Phelps, Marshall became the fo- tise and correct them. certainly can change. War eagle than the freshmen themselves. This cus of undeserved media outrage. It’s time to stop punishing college athletes took a hilarious turn when an incoming freshman He was called everything from a drug ad- for doing the same thing other college kids, and asked me, “Are you moving your kid into a dorm dict to a thug. His stellar performance as quar- millions of other people, do every day. quesTion of as well?” terback during the 2013 season was pushed to It’s time to stop expecting them to be pun- Coming back to school at this age has its advan- the side. ished by the University as well as the criminal The week: tages, though. There is a problem with these stories, but it justice system. I now see professors in a new light. Instead of has nothing to do with these men getting high. Not letting Marshall start was ridiculous. What did you think of Nick fearing them and thinking they are there to make The problem is how we, as fans and as a so- It served no purpose other than to placate your life hard, I know they are doing their best to ciety, react whenever people we look up to, those who chose to be offended by his actions. Marshall’s punishment? educate and prepare us for our careers. I consider a such as Phelps and Marshall, get caught smok- Marshall was not on steroids; he didn’t com- couple of professors friends now. ing marijuana. mit armed robbery or beat his wife, but many it was appropriate Class is not just something you have to attend, While the public opinion of marijuana may still expected him to punished as if he had done but a place where you can have intelligent conver- be shifting, the old fears and stigmas hold firm these things. it was unnecessary sation with others. Nothing excites me more than when it comes to athletes, especially college If Marshall, or any other athlete chooses to a great discussion in class. football players. smoke, it’s none of our business. Sometimes, though, I feel myself talking too They aren’t allowed to make mistakes. We If they get caught, their punishment should much in class and can only imagine my classmates expect them to follow an ill-defined yet strict be the responsibility of the criminal justice sys- Vote online at theplainsman.com saying, “When will this dinosaur shut up?” Returning at my age has also given me a chance to see that our future is not as bad as some make it His view out to be. I am constantly impressed by my classmates and have learned from them. They teach me new things every day (Snapchat!) I like the fact they 9/11 made me who I am, gave my life a purpose aren’t afraid to make fun of my age (and neither are my professors). me. We deployed in some of the most hostile en- Most of all, I am inspired by their thirst for Derek Thompson Watching the Marines, soldiers, airmen and vironments imaginable, but we still knew how knowledge and striving for success. The amount sailors fighting in the middle east after 9/11 on to make each other laugh, and we all knew we of extracurricular activities and the time some SPOrTS@ThePlAinSmAn. cOm television motivated me to do something about had each other’s back when something goes of my classmates contribute to Auburn are what what happened to our country when I was in down. makes this University so great. I am bewildered middle school. We all shared a sense of pride I couldn’t have at times by the poise and maturity of my much I wanted to make a difference, so I joined found anywhere else. younger classmates. Tears were streaming down my mother’s the United States Marine Corps Infantry when If the attacks on 9/11 did not happen, I’m They inspire this old guy every day. cheeks the entire ride home. I turned 18. not sure I would have enlisted in the military or She was mourning with the rest of Ameri- Casualty rates in Iraq and Afghanistan were ever experienced any of that. That’s the kind of ca after they heard the North and South towers rising and service people were coming back stuff that made me who I am today. The Plainsman staff wants were struck by two planes, later confirmed to be with the invisible wounds of PTSD, among oth- going to the middle east and fighting was hijacked by al-Qaida terrorists. er things from their combat experiences. I knew my way of looking evil in the eye. It gave me to hear your opinion. Send in Precautions were taken seriously on Ft. Ben- it wasn’t a matter of if I was going to go to com- the opportunity to do my small part and let peo- your Tweets and emails ning, the military base in Georgia I lived on, af- bat when I joined, but a matter of when. ple know that Americans are not going to live and share your comments ter the World Trade Center was attacked Sept. I wasn’t worried about any of that. You can’t in fear. on our Facebook and 11, 2001. be worried about every bad thing that might Being able to see many of my brothers, ordi- As a seventh grader, all I knew was Ameri- happen to you because it prevents you from do- nary guys, do extraordinary things was an ex- Instagram feeds. cans had been killed, and more were in danger ing your job. perience I couldn’t have gotten from any civil- because of the airplane crashes. I just wanted to join the thousands of others ian job. I remember telling my mom in the car it was who signed up for duty after the 9/11 attacks. As devastating as 9/11 was, it revived a sense going to be all right. I didn’t have a clue what My unit was deployed to some of the worst of pride in this nation. It encouraged brave was really going on, or what al-Qaida or Tali- areas of Iraq and Afghanistan. We saw first- Americans to run toward danger and face evil The Auburn Plainsman @theauburnplainsman ban even meant. I was glued to the television hand the evil the Islamic terrorist groups are ca- head on. when we got home. pable of. It changed peoples’ lives, like mine, and Seeing the footage of the planes flying into While I saw plenty of bad things over there, pushed them to do things they probably would @ the towers horrified me, but realizing there are I will never again experience the camaraderie not have. most of all, 9/11 taught people how to people who willfully want to hurt us changed like I had with the Marines be a part of something bigger than themselves. [email protected] @theauplainsman

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FestivAls Craft beer and German food offered at oktoberfest

Jim LittLe media specialist for The Hotel at given non-alcoholic drink to- CommuniTy WriTer Auburn university. After Thurs- kens, according to Duke. A taste of Germany and its fa- day, tickets will be $45 for gen- Scottish brewery innis and vorite beverage will come to Au- eral admission. Gunn will be one of the brew- burn on Saturday, Sept. 20, when “We have a lot of people who eries offering event goers a taste The Hotel at Auburn university walked up last year and bought of their product. and Dixon Conference Center their tickets the day of,” Duke innis and Gunn age their beer hosts the 2014 oktoberfest. said. “That’s a disadvantage for in oak barrels similar to whiskey Breweries from all over the them, because they’ll be paying distillers. country, and one from Scot- $10 more, so we hope people The result has grown in pop- land, will have more than 100 will buy online and save $10.” ularity since the brewery was craft beers on tap from 3-9 p.m. This year’s oktoberfest will founded in 2003, becoming the German-style food will also be also feature approximately 10 best-selling bottled beer in the available. homebrewers competing for the uK and Canada, according to a The Hotel at Auburn uni- best beer in the Homebrew Al- 2010 report with the BBC. versity began holding oktober- ley section. The competition Along with beer, German- fest in 2010, with approximate- is registered with the Ameri- style food will be available to ly 10 breweries and 150 people can Homebrewers Association purchase. attending, according to Adam (AHA). “Bratwurst, big pretzels, Ger- Keeshan, executive assistant Judges certified with AhA’s man potato salad and coleslaw manager for food and beverage Beer Judge Certification Pro- with a German twist will all be at The Hotel at Auburn univer- gram will decide a winner. served,” Keeshan said. sity. The best homebrewer will High-definition televisions “Last year we had about 600 brew their craft beer at the Blue will be set up so event goers will or 700 people show up,” Kees- Pants Brewery in madison in a be able to watch football games han said. “This year we’re antic- 10-gallon batch, according to that afternoon. ipating 800 to 1,000 people will Keeshan. Live music will be performed show up.” “Brew clubs from all around by opelika-based band route Ticket prices for the event Alabama will be participating 66 according to Keeshan. start at $35 if ordered at least in Homebrew Alley,” Keeshan Higher-priced ticket packag- 24 hours prior, and include beer said. es that include food can also be tasting and a souvenir glass, ac- Designated drivers will be al- purchased online at auhcc.com/ Contributed by Allison duke cording to Allison Duke, social lowed into the event free and oktoberfest. oktoberfest will be held at the Hotel at Auburn university on saturday, sept. 20.

CHArity people Alumnus writes history of tuberville era

niCkoLaus Hines at the Tuberville years, i be- CommuniTy rePorTer came curious about why it is Driving along interstate 59 that some people in the Au- toward Birmingham from his When I got into burn Family today still think so hometown of Gadsden, Josh looking at the fondly of Tuberville,” Dowdy Dowdy listened to his dad warn “ said. him that Auburn university Tuberville years, I Another topic Dowdy be- would probably lose the 1986 became curious came interested in inspired the iron Bowl. about why it is that title of his book. it was Dowdy’s first iron When Tuberville asked Au- Bowl, and he was already an some people in burn fans to wear Auburn or- avid Auburn football fan. the Auburn Family ange to the game, they listened. He didn’t know the univer- today still thinks so Despite Tuberville now sity of Alabama was favored to working at the university of win in that game, and he didn’t fondly of Tuberville. ” Cincinnati, Auburn still asks care. —JosH DowDy their fans to fill the stadium Late in the game, Lawyer AuTHor oF Orange Is Our COlOr with orange. Tillman scored on the reverse, Dowdy began his research bringing in an Auburn win to murals. The biggest moments by reading newspaper articles the score of 21-17. of his college career, however, about Auburn football from For Dowdy, that was a were football Saturdays. 1999-2008, old issues of the big moment, and Tillman’s Dowdy has a full-time sales Auburn Football illustrated Contributed by lindA Gross touchdown fanned the fire ofjob in Birmingham, where he game programs and anything Hamilton’s on Magnolia chef pat Gallagher chose to volunteer his time in the signature Chefs Auction event. Dowdy’s Auburn obsession. lives with his wife and two he could get his hands on. Dowdy is now an author. His kids. Writing about Auburn Besides his time in Texas, new book Orange Is Our Color football has become a bigger Dowdy has made it to Auburn local chefs donate time to March of dimes is a history of the head football part of his life in recent years, games religiously. coach Tommy Tuberville era. but it started small. He was in Auburn for open- kerry Coppinger “not history for history’s in 2004, before Dowdy had ing weekend this year, and did CommuniTy WriTer sake,” Dowdy said. “But his- a full sense of what a blog was, a book signing at the Auburn For the third year in a row, tory to answer the question of he would send a mass email Bookstore before the San Jose the march of Dimes of east Al- We wanted to do something that was why the Tuberville era mat- to friends and family with his State game. abama will bring together Au- a little different and might be interesting ters, mixed with something of thoughts about the Auburn He is still interested in the burn’s top local chefs to display “ a fan’s memoir.” game each week. early success of Auburn coach- their culinary expertise for the to people who don’t necessarily more than a fan, Dowdy is Later, he wrote a couple of es, and Gus malzahn is now Signature Chefs Auction. want to do a walk. It’s really just an an Auburn graduate. different blogs. now he has a added to that list. This auction is set to take enjoyable evening for people to come He said he attributes learn- website with the same name as “i’m not sure that we’ve all place Sept. 16 at the Auburn ing how to be an Auburn man his latest book. grasped the reality of how in- university Club on yarborough out and support a great cause ” from his father and the mean- Dowdy’s approach encom- credible he is just yet,” Dowdy Farms Boulevard. —LinDa gross ing of Auburn football from Pat passes Auburn culture and the said. “The negativity and the Similar events have tak- mArCH oF DimeS Senior CommuniTy DireCTor Dye. identity of the Auburn Family. problems that had turned into en place across the country for He discovered writing in Dowdy credits his writing an infection in 2012 is so far in the past 20 years led by various sixth grade through a daily approach to his graduate ed- the past right now. i do not ex- march of Dimes chapters. share their personal march of pectant mothers,” Persons said. journal and has been writing ucation at Baylor university, pect Auburn to lose a game this Chefs from local restaurants, Dimes experience. “i am blessed and thankful for ever since. where he earned an m.A. in re- year.” such as Acre, Zazu’s Gastropub “it’s their opportunity to my own children’s health, but Despite a passion for writ- ligion in 2012. Dowdy admits his prediction and Hamilton’s on magnolia share their story and to thank have witnessed firsthand sever- ing, Dowdy chose what he con- originally, Dowdy planned is bold. will provide samples to guests. everyone there,” Gross said. al of my close friends give birth sidered to be a practical ma- to write a book about the suc- regardless of this season’s According to Linda Gross, Two event chairs, Tricia Pe- to premature babies.” jor, and graduated in 1999 with cession of Auburn coaches, outcome, Dowdy’s 2-and 3- march of Dimes senior com- terson and Lisa Persons, run the The march of Dimes works degree in operations manage- from Pat Dye to Gene Chizik. year-old children will be sing- munity director, a silent auc- Signature Chefs Auction. Both on improving the health of pre- ment. each coach’s early success ing the fight song and the alma tion will take place during the are local business owners and mature babies in addition to typ- At Auburn, he dabbled in the drew him into the topic, but mater with him beside a paint- tasting at 6 p.m., followed by a have co-chaired the event for ical babies. marching band his freshman one caught his eye more than ing in his house of the ‘reverse small live auction. the past two years, as well as “march of Dimes is about all year, joined Auburn Christian others. to Victory;’ the play that start- All items being auctioned this year. babies,” Gross said. “We con- Fellowship and played intra- “When i got into looking ed it all. will be donated to benefit “it has been exciting to see sider the healthy babies to be march of Dimes to help im- this event grow over the past our happy endings.” prove the lives of mothers and three years,” Persons said. Gross said she sees it as an babies in the community. “even the attendance last year opportunity for more people to “We can’t raise money if we was at least double the first get involved with the organiza- have to buy stuff,” Gross said. year.” tion. “The chefs donate their time, Gross works closely with “We wanted to do some- their food, their talent.” Persons and expects approxi- thing that was a little different, one of the events’ sponsors mately 150 guests this year. that might be interesting to peo- is rex maynor, publisher of Persons, like many march of ple who don’t necessarily want opelika-Auburn news. Dimes supporters, said she feels to do a walk,” Gross said. “it’s maynor spoke highly of both she has a personal connection to really just an enjoyable evening the event and march of Dimes. the organization. for people to come out and sup- “i can think of no other orga- “one of the reasons i have port a great cause.” nization that supports the birth chosen to be a part of the Signa- The Signature Chefs Auc- and growth of healthy children ture Chefs Auction event is be- tion is expected to begin at 6 that is more deserving of sup- cause i have four children of my p.m. and end at approximately port,” maynor said. own, and am passionate about 9 p.m. Tickets are $75 and can once the auction is complete, the education and support the be purchased via phone at (334) Contributed by Auburn university bookstore a local ambassador family will march of Dimes provides to ex- 513-7381. Auburn alumnus Josh dowdy signs copies of his new book, Orange Is Our Color. Community A8 The Auburn PlAinsmAn Thursday, September 11, 2014

tailgating

nickolaus hines / community reporter cindy’s father, earl Willis, cindy thrash and friend, Bob Duke enjoy spending time at the camper tent. RV subculture brings temporary homes to the Plains

nickolAus hines her second week at university Station, and has spent the last 15 years bringing his RV CommuniTy RePoRTeR the distinctive atmosphere is already obvi- to tailgate. He went from housing his RV on Cindy Thrash, owner of Cindy Cakes, ous to her. Wire road to the hay field and then the old stands under the shade of her canopy tent “it is really a tight-knit subculture here,” Alpha Psi house. at university Station motor Coach and RV Thrash said. “i saw someone at 6 a.m. After Alpha Psi closed their house for its Resort. planting new shrubs, and that’s what they new location, he began to look for property it’s Friday, and like other home football do, they make this a home.” to start his own RV resort. game weekends, RVs have been piling onto The atmosphere isn’t the same atmo- in 2010 he built Auburn Legends with 67 university Station’s more than 500 lots all sphere of an average home. it is more like a spaces, a clubhouse and a pool. week. community that fulfills all of the residents’ The design reflects the comfort side of near the entrance, pop-up tailgates and needs without leaving the park. RV life, with full power and water, as well 1550 Opelika Rd • (334) 826-7330 TVs tuned to eSPn are packed side by on Thursday nights, university Station as Wi-Fi and grounds maintenance. side. shows a movie. on Friday nights, a band Four years later, the park is growing, and Further into the park, past the golf cart will play, with dinner provided. on Satur- Hart sold four lots the Friday morning be- AT PANERA, WE VALUE traffic, rVs are parked on plots of land days, breakfast is served before the game. fore the San Jose State football game. filled with trees, flowers and small wood- Before people leave their lots Sunday, a When the lot owners come with their CLEAN FOOD. en buildings. church service is held from 9-10 a.m. families for the weekend, the atmosphere one backyard has a small putting green, Across Highway 14 at Auburn Legends is calm and family-oriented. We’re committed to sourcing and while a few spaces down the road, anoth- Luxury RV Resort, owner Russ Hart said Hart said he believes the RV culture is serving high-quality ingredients with- er has a full two-story, one spot RV park- he built the park for the home atmosphere. only going to grow and is selling spots with out artificial additives. ing garage. “i wanted some place that was kind of the future in mind. The shadow of Thrash’s tent provides a permanent,” Hart said. “it’s easy. you own “With this park, we try to make some- small amount of protection from Alabama’s your lot. it’s like a second home. you just thing here that people will have for a long September heat for her; her father, earl unpack your car, get your chairs out and time,” Hart said. “They will bring their Willis; family friend, Bob Duke and the you’re good.” children, and their children will have it and baked goods she is selling. Sept. 6 marked Hart’s children went to Auburn, and he just keep going.”

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nickolaus hines / community reporter CLASSIC TASTE university station motor coach and rv resort is a home away from home on gameday weekends. local government city council treats uber like any taxi service

Jim liTTle would like the Council to sup- be playing on a level playing strict competition and limit the CommuniTy WRiTeR port us in maintaining safe field,” ham said. opportunity and choice that the Auburn taxi owners want the transportation for our commu- Section 23 of the City Code people of Auburn deserve. Auburn City Council to stop nity members,” Steiger said. requires taxi companies to have Small taxi companies are BOLD FLAVOR uber. City manager Charles Dug- public liability insurance for at a disadvantage when uber Jeff Steiger, owner of taxi gan told the Council uber its passengers, and for drivers doesn’t have to follow the same company KGm Auburn Trax, would have to follow Section to undergo background checks regulations, according to Stei- AT PANERA, THE UNIVERSAL spoke on behalf of other taxi 23 of the City Code, the same by the city-requirements uber ger. companies to the Council at the regulations as a traditional taxi doesn’t have to follow, accord- “you have to compare ap- SPIRIT OF BREAD IS Tuesday, Sept. 9, meeting and company. ing to Steiger. ples to apples,” Steiger said, asked the City Council to apply “(uber) appears to be a taxi Kaitlin Durkosh, uber com- “it woud be like having a store SHARING. taxi regulations to uber. service, so we’re going to treat munications representative told move across the street from uber, a popular ride-for-hire it like one and being fair to ev- The Plainsman via email uber your store and they didn’t have service ordered and paid for eryone we need to apply the want to work with the city offi- to pay for utilities and insur- Request to host a fundraiser event through a smartphone app, an- same regulations,” Duggan cials to modernize regulations. ance.” for your group or nonprofit: nounced it was operating in Au- said. “Taxi companies should fo- Steiger was representing www.panerabread.com/fundraiser burn on Aug. 28. mayor Bill Ham agreed with cus thier efforts on improving Twin City Taxi, Spirit Town “The city of Auburn’s li- Duggan’s assessment. quality of service for their cus- Taxi, Tiger Taxi, eagle Town censed taxi business owners “We want everybody to tomers rather than trying to re- Taxi and Fourth Quarter Taxi. SportS A9

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SCOREBOARD Soccer SOCCER (5-1) Meeting a ‘higher standard’

LAST WEEK - Oxford, Miss. Win vs. Minnesota 3-0 Win vs. Memphis 3-1 THIS WEEK - Auburn Sept. 12 vs. Samford (7 p.m) Sept. 14 vs. Milwaukee (Noon)

VOLLEYBALL (3-3)

Kenny moSS / photogrApher Sophomore midfielder Brooke Ramsier passes in a game against UC Irvine on August 29. Tiger defense withstands early tests in fast 2014 start Andrew MonSon one unit.” SPorTS WriTer Hoppa said Faulkner has been the standout player LAST WEEK - Columbus, Ohio Auburn soccer had an impressive home debut in the in Auburn’s defense, especially in the Tiger Classic, Loss vs. Ohio State 3-0 Tiger Classic, winning the tournament without conced- where she won defensive MVP honors. Loss vs. S. Illinois 3-0 ing a goal. “She had an MVP type performance this past week- Win vs. FGCU 3-1 Their momentum continued as the Tigers took to the end at our own tournament,” Hoppa said of Faulkner. THIS WEEK - Auburn road to compete in the rebel Classic, where they beat “She’s been a leader both vocally and in her play. She’s Sept. 12 vs. Troy (7 p.m.) Memphis 3-0 and Minnesota 3-1. been the outstanding performer so far.” Sept. 13 vs. Winthrop (Noon) So far, the defense has stepped up their play, some- Scott has also taken note of Faulkner’s performance Sept. 13 vs. USF (7:30 p.m.) thing goalkeeper Alyse Scott said was a goal for this so far this season. season. “She’s made an immense impact,” Scott said. “She’s “We’re holding ourselves to a higher standard,” such a natural leader on the field. As soon as she steps MEN’S GOLF Scott said. “We set goals, and last year, we didn’t meet on the field she knows it’s business. She’s all about the goals that we wanted.” winning for the team, and she’ll sacrifice everything to Last year’s disappointing season stayed in the minds make sure we win.” of Auburn players, and defender Kala Faulkner said it Faulkner and the rest of the defense have bought in motivated them to improve their play during the off- to Hoppa’s defensive philosophy, and Hoppa has taken season. notice of their new attitude. “Last season we didn’t have the season we wanted,” “it’s a defensive mentality,” Hoppa said. “We talk Faulkner said. “There were a lot of close games that if about our back line of four, they have to be one unit. if we wouldn’t have let in one goal it could have changed one of the defenders do something that the others aren’t our season. So there’s been an emphasis to not let that on the same page with, it can cost us a goal. So with our happen again.” back line in particular, we stress that a ton. They are Head coach Karen Hoppa said she can already see one unit, as one goes, they all go, and they really buy improvement in the defense from last season. Kenny moSS / photogrApher into that and it makes a difference for us.” “i think we’ve improved a ton defensively,” Hoppa Sophomore forward Casie Ramsier plays a header against With SeC opponents on the horizon, Hoppa said the RECENT said. “We’re deeper on our defensive line and our goal- UC Irvine on August 29, 2014. Tigers need to keep improving to reach their ultimate Carpet Capital Collegiate keeping line. Kala (Faulkner) is even more experienced goals. T-3rd than she was last year, and last year she was an all-SeC sis on the defense this season and has stressed its im- “our goal is to get better every week,” Hoppa said. UPCOMING - Sept. 29-30 selection. She’s really leading the charge for us with portance. Primland Collegiate “We’re happy at 5-1, and we’ve gotten better from first that group, and i think we have a lot of players that can “People say defense wins championships, and she’s weekend to second weekend, but we’re still not where Invitational play back there and that helps us a ton.” emphasized that,” Faulkner said. “each week, we do a we need to be. We need to build on the way our defense Held at Primland Resort in According to Faulkner, Hoppa has put more empha- defensive practice just to emphasize that so we can be has played so far to get us ready for SeC play.” Meadows of Dan, Virginia

MEN’S BASkETBAll WOMEN’S GOLF Pearl hunts for hidden gems, input on student section name

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SPorTS rePorTer Bruce Pearl is a coach of the people. in his short time at Auburn, Pearl has shown how important he believes it is to be not only a part of the Uni- versity, but a part of the community. “i’m on staff at Auburn,” Pearl said. “Being on a college campus, there’s a lot of different ways i can serve. i love to contribute in the classroom when i can. i love to support our faculty and our students and things that UPCOMING they’re interested in.” The “Mo” Morial Pearl and the team are doing several things currently to get students more involved, including looking for Sept. 8-10 those who may be talented enough to join the team. Tournament held at The The team will host an open walk-on tryout Sept. 16 Traditions Private Golf & in the Auburn Arena. Country Club in Bryan, “i walked on at Boston College, and my son walked Texas on at Tennessee,” Pearl said. “it’s special to me.” Pearl said he believes there could be students on campus who are worthy of suiting up on the basket- EQUESTRIAN ball team. “There are guys on campus that could’ve been Divi- sion ii scholarship players some place and still love the game,” Pearl said. “Sometimes that means just practice, but sometimes that means actually playing in the games. Sometimes it even means getting a scholarship.” fIlE PHOTO Pearl referenced a game during his time at Tennessee Students hold up a cutout during his introductory press conference March 18. in 2010 when the 15th ranked Volunteers knocked off the then No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks, thanks to some cru- auburn.edu. than me.” cial play from walk-ons. “i’m making a lot of arrangements and changes to Whatever it’s called, Pearl said it needs to be excit- “Three walk-ons were in our top players,” Pearl said. be here,” Pearl said. “i’m going to be out recruiting, ing. “My son Stephen, Skylar McBee, who hit a game win- and i’m coming back for the tryout. That’s how im- “i don’t want it to be tame,” Pearl said. “i want it to ner, and Josh Bone from Nashville.” portant it is.” be wild. We’ve got to give our students something to UPCOMING Tryouts will start at 7 a.m. Sept. 16 in the Auburn Pearl is trying to get involved with the student body cheer about. We have an opportunity, both on and off Season opener at Arena, but prospective players won’t just be able to not just on the court, but in the stands of the Auburn the court, to show the nation that Auburn can repre- Tennessee-Martin walk in off the street. Arena as well. sent. The culture we’re trying to change is the fact that Sept. 19, 10 a.m. “There’s a lot of eligibility things they need to do in A video was released recently with Pearl asking for basketball has been good here before, it’s just been a advance,” Pearl said. students’ feedback on what to call the student section while. i’d like to see if we can make some noise that Home opener Before Sept. 16, hopefuls will have to file a full inside the Auburn Arena. first night.” South Carolina physical, and be deemed eligible to compete. in order “i’m oK with the Jungle,” Pearl said. “We are the Auburn will tip off the 2014 basketball season Oct. 10, 3 p.m. to do that, they’ll need to contact Todd Golden, Au- Auburn Tigers. i’m personally more comfortable with against West Alabama on Nov. 7 at 8:30 p.m. in the Au- burn’s director of basketball operations, at trg0012@ a name that revolves around our school or our mascot burn Arena. Sports A10 The Auburn PlAinsmAn Thursday, September 11, 2014 opinion

emily enfinger And Kenny moss / photogrAphers Cameron Artis-Payne (left, No. 44) and Corey Grant (right, No. 20) sprint in Auburn’s season openers. ‘running Back U’

Contributed by Auburn AthletiCs returns to the plains Jake Mondy hits a shot during the Carpet Capital Collegiate, where the men’s golf team finished tied for third. Kyle VAn and Artis-payne has shown FechTmAnn how he can accelerate and

SporTS@ break free while in the open TheplAINSmAN. field. com This Week “corey’s always been a strong guy in the weight room,” After their running unit led malzahn said. “Any time you the country in rushing yards run the ball downhill in spring last season, and after Tre ma- and everything that goes with son declared for the NFl Draft that, he’s getting more comfort - in Auburn following his record-breaking able and finishing runs, but he’s season, many began to ques- a very strong young man.” tion how Auburn’s 2014 rush- Artis-payne came into his ing attack would be. senior campaign ready to prove After two games, it looks the critics wrong and prove the Sports like ‘running Back U’ is back Tigers’ running game would be once again, thanks to cameron fine this year. Artis-payne, corey grant, the “Yeah, y’all saw me sitting Men’s Golf round 68, two shots ahead of Alabama’s robby offensive line and head coach on the bench last year,” Artis- The No. 20 Auburn men’s golf team shot a Shelton and three ahead of lSU’s Stewart Jolly. gus malzahn’s offensive sys- payne said. “I read everything 5-under 283 to finish tied for third at the carpet Auburn’s returns to action at the primland tem. that everybody puts out, talk - capital collegiate, four strokes behind No. 12 collegiate Invitational in meadows of Dan, Despite Artis-payne having ing about how they don’t know South carolina and three behind No. 3 georgia Virginia, Sept. 29-30. 22 more carries than grant thus how the running game’s going Tech on Sunday, Sept. 7 at The Farm golf club far, malzahn said he will con- to be. I’m here to prove it’s go - in rocky Face, georgia. Sophomores matt gil- Soccer tinue to stick to the plan of run- ing to be all right.” chrest and ryan Benton finished in the top 10. After her two goal and one assist weekend in ning both of them with the first Through the first two games Three eagles on the par-5 12th hole by gil- Auburn’s 3-0 win over memphis and 3-1 victo- team offense. their running game seems to be chrest, Benton and junior Jake mondy helped ry over minnesota, freshman courtney Schell “We’ll utilize both of those more than all right. The Tigers Auburn (283-852) finish tied with Kennesaw was awarded the Sec’s co-freshman of the guys,” malzahn said after their are already back to leading the State at 12-under and a stroke ahead of No. 1 week award Sept. 8, Auburn’s first weekly hon- 59-13 victory over San Jose Sec in rushing yards after just Alabama (284-853). or this year. State on Sept. 6. “We’re not go- two games. “We played some very good golf over the Schell was a factor in Auburn’s wins in the ing to change that. We’ve got to The Tigers also lead the con - past two days, and this is a tournament we can rebel classic in oxford, mississippi, this past have two of those guys getting ference in third-down conver- build on,” said head coach Nick clinard. “We weekend, helping the team extend its winning carries.” sions and red zone offense, were a stroke back with a few holes to play and streak to five matches. Auburn is currently 5-1- even though Artis-payne which has a lot to do with the gave several shots back.” 0 on the season with conference play starting is receiving a bulk of the car - effectiveness of the running gilchrest and Benton each shot 2-under 70s Sept. 21. ries, it does not seem to change game. as gilchrest tied for fourth at 7-under 209 while Schell scored her first collegiate goal against grant’s attitude. Artis-payne is also ranked Benton tied for 10th at 4-under 212. michael memphis on Friday, the third of three goals for “At times, I thought I could eighth in the country in rushing Johnson had an even-par 72 to finish tied for Auburn in the game. have gotten more (carries), but Contributed by Auburn yards with 289. 29th at 1-over. mondy, Dan Stringfellow and Schell received a pass from Brooke ramsi - as long as we win, I’m hap - AthletiCs That is good for second in Will long all tied for 32nd at 2-over 218. mon- er from 35 yards out and fired a shot into the py,” grant said after the open - freshman racean ‘roc’ thomas the Sec, and he is also tied for dy had a 71 while Stringfellow shot 73 and high left corner of the net, capping Auburn’s er against Arkansas. (No. 9, above) and red shirt fresh- second in the nation in touch - long a 74 playing as an individual. 3-0 victory. Both Artis-payne and grant man Peyton Barber (No. 25, below)downs with four. South carolina fired a final round 12-un- earlier in the match, Schell was part of a have different running styles, saw playing time late in the first “I’m willing to do whatever der 276 to edge georgia Tech (280-849) by a double-assist that led to a Kristen Dodson goal, which helps throw off oppos - two games this season. to help the team,” Artis-payne stroke. which ended up being the game-winner and ing defenses when they switch said. “I’m just getting more and clemson (284-855) and No. 9 lSU (286- gave Schell three points for the game. in and out. one-dimensional runner. more comfortable with my role 855) tied for sixth ahead of Wake Forest (286- on Sunday, Sept. 7, Schell had an encore grant is known for his speed Through two games, it was in the offense.” 859), North carolina (284-861) and chattanoo- performance scoring the first goal of the game while Artis-payne carries the shown that both of their run - With redshirt freshman pey - ga (293-866). on a header, giving Auburn the early 1-0 lead. perception of a bruiser out of ning styles have become more ton Barber and true freshman Tennessee finished 11th at 296-872 followed For the weekend, Schell notched five points, the backfield. complex. racean ‘roc’ Thomas waiting by North Florida (294-886), Florida (297-897) a weekend team-high, and is currently tied for According to Artis-payne, grant has displayed his abil - in the wings, there’s no short - and middle Tennessee State (308-907). the team-lead this season with seven points. both running backs want to get ity to run through tackles since age of depth in the backfield for georgia Tech’s ollie Schniederians won away from being viewed as a he bulked up in the offseason, the Tigers. medalist honors at 12-under 204 with a final Compiled by Eric Wallace

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Football oPinion Sec Network impact extends beyond cable

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on the Friday before Au- fans the chance to see lesser burn’s home opener against known sports, such as eques- Arkansas, students lined up trian or indoor track and field, in droves outside the Student from the comfort of their own center to catch a glimpse of a homes. former heisman Trophy win- What the Sec Network’s ning quarterback. involvement with Auburn ex- cam Newton? No, he’s cites me the most is the op- too busy getting ready for the portunity it brings to students NFl season with the carolina like me. panthers. enter Tim Tebow, This fall, the Sec Net- who was in town as an an- work teamed up with Auburn alyst for the newly created to create War eagle produc- Sec Network’s traveling pre- tions to produce live sporting File Photo game show Sec Nation. events and coaching shows, Senior wide receiver Quan bray has taken over punt return duties for the tigers on special teams this fall. rounded out by play-by- while also developing footage play announcer, Joe Tessi- for Auburn’s athletic website. tore; former star lSU defen- A studio is in the process sive lineman, marcus Spears; of being completed at the ‘confident’ Bray steps up as punt returner and talk show host paul Fine- telecommunications build- baum, Sec Nation’s crew ing next to the Auburn Athlet- eric WAllAce malzahn said the coaching caused quite the stir by be- ics complex. This building is SporTS EdiTor staff expects veterans to step ing on Auburn’s campus for also home to a new class on Between competitions at up, which he said the confident the game. sports production that has stu- running back and quarterback Bray has done this season. When the punter kicked it, For me, their presence re- dents working with the Sec this offseason, the race to fill “When guys are seniors, I saw one of the guys was inforced my beliefs on the ex- Network on a part-time basis. chris Davis’ return role was of- they raise their level and we ask “ citing opportunities the net- As a student currently en- ten overlooked. a lot of our seniors to do that, already down. I knew (Stephen) work presents for students, rolled in the class, and an as- That competition may be and I believe that he is definite- student athletes and fans of piring sports journalist, I can over after senior wide receiver ly doing that,” malzahn said. Roberts was going to hold the Sec. tell you that this class is an Quan Bray’s 55-yard punt re- “We have gotten a little better While many Auburn fans amazing opportunity to get a turn for a touchdown against around all the specialists too. the other guy off of me. Once will be thrilled with the great- feel for all aspects of sports San Jose State Saturday night. I’m very happy for Quan, he’s er coverage of popular sports, production, including film- “When the punter kicked it, very confident right now.” the first man missed me, such as football, basketball ing, editing and broadcasting. I saw one of the guys was al- With three years of experi- and baseball, I am more in- The Sec Network is some- ready down,” Bray said. “I ence under his belt, Bray said it was off to the races.” trigued by the exposure the thing that will change the knew [Stephen] roberts was his confidence is the result of lesser-viewed sports in the scope of sports in Auburn and going to hold the other guy becoming more comfortable on —Quan Bray Sec will receive. the Sec for years to come. off of me. once the first man offense and special teams. Senior Wide receiver The Sec is comprised of While many students will be missed me, it was off to the rac- “coming in my freshman 21 sports (nine men’s and 12 excited with the increased es.” year, they threw me in the fire As the other specialists gain important,” Bray said. “We women’s NcAA sanctioned appearances of famous peo- It was Bray’s first career punt in the South carolina game,” confidence, Bray said the group have play-makers that will sports) and yet many of them ple on campus, such as Tim return for a touchdown and Au- Bray said. “ever since then, has the same goal as the rest of make big plays. They are con- never get the chance to be Tebow, they should be even burn’s first since Davis’ return I’ve just tried to be the best the team—to be the best in the tributors, especially the punt seen by fans because they more excited about the bun- against Tennessee in 2013. player I can be, and I feel very country. return team who want to be the are never on TV. The creation dle of opportunities the Sec Auburn head coach gus comfortable.” “our special teams are very best in the nation.” of this new network gives Network provides for them. PLAINSMAN PICKS South Carolina Oklahoma vs. Maryland vs. Vanderbilt vs. vs. Georgia Tennessee West Virginia UMASS

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Thursday, September 11, 2014 ThePlainsman.com Intrigue food

kenny moss / photogrApher Chef Emil Topel stands outside Ceci, the new food truck on campus. Ceci is the first on-campus outlet to offer Halal meat to Auburn students. new food truck appeals to muslim and hindu students

Kate SecKInger and contaminate the meat,” Siddiqui said. “Like how much or how little they make up Auburn’s culture and diet, but it’s not so far off that Ala- InTrIgue rePorTer Jews, we also don’t eat pork.” population.” bama folks won’t find something to enjoy there,” Dozens of flags line the inside of the student ellexia Taylor, senior in interdisciplinary stud- Bill Sallustro, resident district manager for Loughridge said. “Ceci is for everyone.” center to represent students from around the ies and president of the Muslim Students’ Asso- Chartwells, Auburn’s food contractor, said he The food truck will first be located near the en - globe, and now for the first time, Tiger Dining isciation, brought the need for Halal meat to Tiger wants students to know that if there’s a need for gineering buildings, but will move toward central representing them too. Dining’s attention. a particular food on campus, Chartwells and Au- campus as it gains popularity, Taylor said. Tiger Dining has introduced a new food truck, “The Muslim students on campus didn’t have burn will work together to meet it. Siddiqui and Taylor said they are grateful to Ceci, which excited students across the cultural access to Halal meat and, until now, only had the “Ceci will not only appeal to Muslim students, Tiger Dining for listening to their request. spectrum when it opened Monday. option of being vegetarian,” Taylor said. “Au- but Hindu, Jewish and vegan students as well,” “offering this kind of meat is certainly not The newest campus dining option features burn’s Muslim population is steadily grow- Sallustro said. “It’s exciting.” common, even in other parts of the u.S.,” Sid- Middle eastern cuisine with a menu that’s “From ing, and Ceci gives them the best options to stay Ceci’s menu features an array of Middle east- diqui said. “Tiger Dining Services was so forth- the near east to Far east,” but that’s not all that healthy and well nourished.” ern dishes including lamb, chicken, salads, des- coming, and serving such a small group on cam- makes it distinctive. Taylor presented the issue to Tiger Dining in serts and other vegan options. pus isn’t a sustainable thing to do from an eco- The food truck introduced Halal meat to cam- the spring, and was impressed with how quickly entrées include hummus, grilled vegetable nomic standpoint. The fact they did it anyway pus to accommodate Muslim students. It also the solution came about. falafel, curried lentil patties, spice roasted chick- says a lot. I can’t say thank you enough.” does not serve beef, which makes it Hindu- “It shows that Auburn university takes pride en and lamb and mushroom kofta, a dish that Sid- Loughridge said in the Auburn Family, every- friendly. in ensuring that no group is left out,” Taylor said. diqui grew up with in Saudi Arabia. one gets a seat at the dinner table. A Halal diet is a religious requirement for Director of Campus Dining glenn Loughridge “I can’t wait to feel at home,” Siddiqui said. “We need to be able to feed everybody, Muslims, and is comparable to Jews consum- said he made Ceci a priority throughout the sum- Siddiqui said he’s very excited to enjoy Ce- Loughridge said. “We were happy to take a step ing Kosher foods, said Naved Siddiqui, fifth-year mer. ci’s food. toward accomplishing that.” doctoral student in materials engineering. “The Auburn Family is known for being ‘All Loughridge said that the truck will help expose Loughridge advised students to check the Au- “In the Halal belief, animals are bled to death In,’ so we wanted to be all inclusive,” Loughridge students to new food. burn App, or the dining services’ Twitter @tig- during slaughter so the blood does not coagulate said. “We want to serve all students regardless of “It will open Auburn students to a different erdining where locations will be posted weekly. opinion student spotlight

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Becky Sheehan how we continue to interpret ConTrIBuTIng WrITer the world. Saturday at noon in Seale, My potion is the color of Alabama, greeted me with the the Carolina foothills where I heady scent of red Alabama grew up. It has steely blue and dirt, the singing of cicadas and sage in spring. It sloshes in my the dry tickle of September throat and thrusts forth imag- grass. The sun pressed close es, sounds and phantom smells, and beads of moisture clung to my own museum of wonder. my upper lip. Never had I felt There is a mote of dust float - so romantically Southern. ing in a sunbeam; a beating A Harper Lee quote danced from a man other than my fa- in my head: “Ladies bathed ther; a cry, “Olly olly oxen- before noon, after their three free,” to end flashlight tag; a o’clock naps, and by nightfall rush of poetry after midnight were like soft teacakes with and the scramble for my spar- frostings of sweat and sweet kly purple pen; the tiny whis- chArles tAtum / photogrApher talcum.” tle of air as I fly over the bal- Tori Rivers, senior in public relations, works at her desk in the Office of Communication and Marketing. The Museum of Wonder is ance beam upside down; ap- 45 minutes away from Auburn plause, accolades, critiques and on AL-169 S. I pass it every ear-popping laughter. Students work to attend school despite personal costs time I visit family in Dothan. There are snatches of quotes My boyfriend and I had finally from great books and lyrics gautham Sambandam finding leadership positions in clubs and “My pastor told me if I keep working taken a pre-game mini road trip from all the songs I’ve ever InTrIgue WrITer organizations while I was in the real myself like this, I wouldn’t be young for so I could honor my curiosity. heard. There are movie stills not every college student has the same world,” rivers said. “At 19 years old, I long,” McMillan said. “But my options Four shipping containers by and paintings and faces and experience at school. had to wake up at 6 a.m. to work 40-hour aren’t that open. It’s kind of like work or the side of the road serve as buildings — Versailles, Har- Some students don’t have time to truly weeks, and it kind of sucked growing up go home.” the world’s first drive-thru art old and Maude, The Clash and enjoy their college experience with night that fast.” Both of McMillan’s parents graduat- and antique gallery museum Jane Eyre are all on equal foot- shifts, loans and no days off. Some Au- But rivers said she doesn’t regret her ed from Auburn and are real estate agents — Seale Cultural Center and ing. burn students who hold part-time or full- sudden maturation; in fact, she said she who instilled her with the importance of Butch Anthony’s creative ve- There are skylines from time jobs for experience or economic sup- believes it molded her for the better. independence. hicle. Buenos Aires to Seoul, from port are learning these truths. “Panera has been really good to me,” “I feel like at 18, you have to start man- The opened containers dis- New York to London. There Tori rivers, senior in public relations, rivers said. “I’ve met a lot of network- aging your own affairs and become inde- play Anthony’s collection of are sunsets and sunrises and learned about these financial realities. An ing opportunities and it honed my com- pendent,” McMillan said. “My parents’ found and repurposed objects, cotton fields. There are stories associate trainer at Panera Bread and an munication skills. They understand stu- work ethic made me realize I had to go folk art and taxidermy. in my grandmother’s genteel intern at the office of communication dent workers, but I have to work there and get it. I’ve learned more from outside the Each piece evokes the en- Dothan dialect and witticisms and Marketing, rivers took on a part-time do a good job.” classroom and I have my work experience twined past of Anthony and his penned in my aunt’s handwrit- job just to enroll at Auburn. rivers’ position allows her to work and to thank for that. But as far as my classes hometown, like a box of jum- ing. There is an encouraging “Being from georgia, my parents told train people in all areas, a responsibility go, Auburn has been great as far as pre- bled items in their collective glance and a hand on my shoul- me I would have to transfer schools be- she holds with pride. paring me for my career.” attic. Trophies, photographs, der. There are bedtime stories cause tuition was too expensive,” rivers Alexis mcmillan, junior in fitness con- McMillan said she is taking a class that portraits and scrawled phrases and fairy tales and corny dad- said. “I took a year off from school, did ditioning and performance, is another teaches her how to interact with clients. fit together to create shrine-like jokes. a little research at the office of the reg- out-of-state student who works to pay for Matthew Webb, senior in information structures. There are 7 billion muse- istrar and established Alabama residency. school. and systems management, works at the Each item is given meaning. ums of wonder. Each is unique. To establish that residency, I had to make Working at AV Tech and Anders Book- office of management as an office aide. The profound, sarcastic, comic Each is valuable. They evolve $10,000 [per year] with Alabama state store, mcmillan said she also feels the fi - Webb also said he believes his experi- and heartbreaking all blend into daily as we turn over new taxes taken out.” nancial stress of college. ence in Auburn has prepared him for the a single expression of a collab- meaning in our lives — as we rivers found a position at Panera “It’s a lot to manage everything, tu- work force and the real world. orative history. put the pieces together and time Bread. After three years of working there, ition, rent and social life,” McMillan “I just started working there because I Walking among buried trea- carries us further from the most rivers started an internship at the office said. “When I first got here, I immediate- needed the money to shoulder expenses,” sure in a near-sacred space painful memories. of Communication and Marketing. riv- ly started working two jobs and immedi- Webb said. “Most companies hire by two stirred my mind. Human capacity to trans- ers recalled many of her friends relishing ately got overwhelmed. I get burned out things: performance and experience. even Our life experiences, the late and record life is essential their freshmen experience while she was some days and don’t want to do anything, a history with retail jobs tells companies moments we give meaning, for survival. We make art. We working night shifts. but I know I still have to.” ‘I can work with other people,’ but intern- homogenized like a potion we reach out. We accomplish won- “It was hard seeing all of my friends McMillan said she often feels like she’s ships offer those first glimpses of your po - drink daily that determines ders. transitioning into their sophomore years, working herself to death. tential career.” thursday, September 11, 2014 The aubuRn PLainsman Intrigue A13 food FAB tex-Mex showdown: Chipotle vs. Moe’s FINDS at ANGEL’S

Lindsey Raygan IntrIgue WrIter Moe’s Southwest grill and Chipotle are Vintage two dining options in Auburn. Although they offer similar cuisines, each restaurant Mason has its own elements that make it different. Anne Penrose, licensed dietician and graduate assistant, said she has never been Jars to Moe’s Southwest grill and has eaten at Chipotle only a few times. Look for a After dining at Chipotle, Penrose formed an opinion of her own. new find “It’s fast and convenient and it tastes each week! good, to be honest,” Penrose said. “It’s a fast food version of a sit-down meal.” Open฀Everyday฀10-7฀•฀Sundays฀1-5 Although she said she enjoys Chipotle, Penrose said healthy options are available Raye may / photo editoR www.angelsantiqueandfleamall.com 900 at both restaurants. a steak burrito with extra hot sauce and cheese from moe’s lies on a plate of chips. ฀COLUMBUS฀PKWY.฀•฀OPELIKA,฀AL฀36801 “they offer kind of the same things, but it’s all about moderation,” Penrose said. “In campuses,” Cox said. “especially ours be- unlike tuttolomondo, trent Boyd, se- 334-745-3221 terms of the plate you could build, they are cause of our agriculture program.” nior in information systems management, similar.” Cox said she appreciates Moe’s for rea- said he loves Chipotle. After researching the two restaurants, sons other than their quesadillas. “It is always fresh and consistently good Penrose said she learned Chipotle tries to “It’s really good tex-Mex, and it’s fast,” food,” Boyd said. get ingredients locally when possible, and Cox said. Boyd said his favorite meal from Chi- Moe’s tries to get hormone-free meat. Andrea tuttolomondo, sophomore in potle is a burrito with brown rice, black However, she said even though the res- communication disorders, said she likes beans, chicken, salsa, corn, cheese and sour LARGE taurants share similar dining options, they Chipotle and Moe’s. cream. have their differences. “I don’t think one is better than the oth- “It’s enough food to always fill me up,” “I think their overall atmospheres are er,” tuttolomondo said. Boyd said. PIZZA different,” Penrose said. “they are differ- According to tuttolomondo, she has eat- Boyd said he attributes the success of ent from when you walk in one to another.” en at both restaurants, and they share one Chipotle to its organic, homegrown, fresh CHEESE OR PEPPERONI Penrose said no matter where students thing in common. food. choose to dine, “it’s about knowing the “they’re both kind of overwhelming,” “People prefer Chipotle and are willing smart choices to make.” tuttolomondo said. to stand behind Chipotle because Chipotle Courtney Cox, junior in nursing, said she tuttolomondo said she thinks more peo- stands for strong things,” Boyd said. prefers Moe’s rather than Chipotle. ple prefer Chipotle. However, Boyd said he realizes that “I like their chicken and queso better,” “I think Chipotle has fresher ingredi- strong stance may be the reason for people $ 95 Cox said. ents,” tuttolomondo said. “I guess it’s just disliking Chipotle. CARRY-OUT According to Cox, her favorite thing on personal preference.” “You don’t have people who are on the ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS the Moe’s menu is their quesadillas. tuttolomondo also considers one thing fence about Chipotle,” Boyd said. “You AVAILABLE However, she attributes the success of to be a downfall of Chipotle. have people who love Chipotle or hate it.” 5 Chipotle in Auburn to its advertisement of “the cilantro,” tuttolomondo said. While the two dining options in Auburn fresh and local ingredients. “that’s why a lot of people don’t like Chi- offer similar cuisines in different ways, cus- Plus Tax & Delivery. Limited Time Offer. “I feel like it gets promoted on college potle.” tomers can enjoy healthy choices at each. football AUBURN 1409 S. College St. Students prepare for new season of sports excitement 1.5 Miles West of the University next to Acapulco’s Mexican Grille

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