And Into the Plains Policies,” Sheffer Said

The Auburn Plainsman A Spirit thAt iS Not AfrAid thursday, April 10, 2014 Vol. 120, issue 40, 14 pages

ONLINE CoMMUniTy: WATer WorkS What’s in your water? Key facts about your water • Trihalomethane - excess contaminant found City water contaminants deemed safe in excess in August 2013 testing

AsHtyne cole pounds found in water,” said tim Johnson, utility CommuNIty RepoRteR engineer at auburn’s water resource department. • Standard MCL level for trihalomethanes: When auburn residents opened their mail- “It’s very difficult to meet those limits.” boxes this week, they had a notice from the au- In the notice, residents were told auburn water .080 mg/L or 80 parts per billion Baseball vs. Alabama burn Water Works Board. opening the letter, they in the Bent Creek Road area exceeded the maxi- Visit ThePlainsman.com read past the large words, percentages and unfa- mum contaminant levels in august of 2013. the and @TheAUPlainsman miliar names before stumbling upon a few trou- standard mCL level for trihalomethanes, the con- • Trihalomethane level in August 2013: for updates April 11-13 bling words. taminant found in excess in the august 2013 test- .104 mg/L or 104 parts per billlion Contaminant. auburn Water, Limit exceeded. ing, is 0.080 mg/l. or 80 parts per billion. the notice was sent out to every auburn Water In the august testing, the trihalomethane lev- CAMPUS A3 Works customer due to the environmental pro- el was 0.104 mg/l. the most recent testing, con- • Trihalomethane level in February 2014: tection Agency’s stringent rules on notification. ducted in February 2014, showed levels to be .071 mg/L or 71 parts per billion “In January of 2012, the epa enacted a new regulatory system with tighter limits on com- » see WATER A2

CAMPUS: UPC CAMPUS: Greek Life Hazing laws around New facility means more improvements the country: Where Veterinary program moves to $47 million facility does auburn stand? COMMUNITY A7 versity law,” Whittelsey said. corey WilliAms “However, at the same time Campus RepoRteR if the university law has cer- It is hard to ignore the contain policies that are more strict troversy surrounding fraternity than state law, the university hazing, especially on a college law must be complied with first campus. followed by what the state law Fraternities and sororities states.” have to meet certain guidelines sheffer said most hazing to avoid suspension. However, laws are similar, but there are there is no one set of rules Greek glaring differences. they gen- Auburn Alumni leaves organizations have to abide by. erally cover the same kinds of impact on town Joshua sheffer, an attorney things,” sheffer said. with the Washington, D.C., “But they differ more than Rosco Davis, Auburn you think. some make haz- alumni, takes his love of firm of Bode and Grenier, is a ing a felony if it causes inju- life to better his town member of the firm’s Hazing Law team. ry or death, and some make it according to sheffer, frater- a misdemeanor no matter what. SPORTS A8 nities are usually subject to at some only deal with Greek or- Out of ‘The Office,’ least two sets of laws. ganizations at universities or “the organization is bound colleges, and others deal with by the state and the university any organization at all. they and into The Plains policies,” sheffer said. “How can vary quite a bit.” the hazing laws are written re- according to alabama Code ally differs from state to state. - section 16-1-23, hazing is Derek Herscovici originally from massachusetts, Novak’s trip some states just require the uni- considered a crime. people who Campus RepoRteR to Auburn was his first time in Alabama, and he versities to have an anti-hazing commit an act of hazing could the crowd that turned out for BJ Novak in wasted no time making his observations heard. policy. other states have specif- be found guilty of a Class C the old athletic center was much bigger than he “I was asking about all the places around ic things the organizations are misdemeanor. expected. here,” Novak said. “I heard about supper Club not allowed to do.” alabama is one of six states The position battle His response? and the bus that takes you there. I also passed William Whittelsey, presi- that has a “Duty to Report” playground “that’s what she said,” Novak joked to a roar by a place called Quixotes, which didn’t look dent of auburn’s Interfraterni- clause in its anti-hazing statute. Offensive line shakeup of applause. as literary as a place named that you might ex- ty Council, said one set of laws Because of this clause, know- rocks third week of spring Novak, a comedian, writer, director and ac- pect to see.” can override the other. ing about an instance of hazing tor known best for his role as Ryan Howard on Between jokes and anecdotes from his time “Just as federal law has au- and failing to report it is illegal. “The Office” arrived on the Plains Tuesday, on “The Office, “The Mindy Project,” thority over state law, each auburn university’s hazing INTRIGUE A14 april 8, as the featured performer for upC’s Greek organization must follow annual Comedy on the plains event. » see NOVAK A2 state law above auburn uni- » see HAZING A2

inTriGUe: enTerTAinMenT Webb-McCarron engagement gets real

kAiley miller the planning of their wedding, take it.” a wholesome one for sure.” INtRIGue RepoRteR leading up to a televised wed- according to Laurie, right Leslie Webb, Katherine’s Andy Grammar rocks Katherine Webb, auburn ding. Laurie Webb, Kather- now a group of producers are mother, said networks start- the Green Space graduate and miss alabama ine Webb’s sister and junior in coming together to make the ed contacting them after Kath- Singer songwriter usa 2012, and aJ mcCarron, public relations, is going to be a show, but they haven’t decided erine was shown on tV at the performed at UPC’s former alabama quarterback, maid of honor. on a network yet. BCs Championship game, but backyard bash Friday have decided to tie the knot, af- “they’ve already start- alan Webb, Katherine’s fa- that her daughter wasn’t ready ter mcCarron popped the ques- ed filming during the propos- ther, said that they didn’t know to do a reality show at that time. inDeX tion earlier this month. their al,” Laurie Webb said. “From a reality show would be in- Now, with the wedding set Campus A2 engagement will be short and what I understood, it came from volved until very recently. for July 11, the couple has de- opinion A5 wedding plans are already in someone else. I don’t think they “after that was made cided to do a show. Community A6 the process of being made. were trying to get into a reali- known, my wife and I did sev- the family has already ConTribUTeD by LAUrie Webb Sports A8 the couple has decided to ty show, I think they just had eral interviews,” alan said. “as Scene from Webb and intrigue A12 do a reality show throughout the opportunity and decided to reality shows go, this would be » see ENGAGEMENT A2 McCarron’s engagement . Campus A2 The Auburn PlAinsmAn Thursday, April 10, 2014

DUi aRRESTS FoR PoLiCE REPoRTS FoR aPRiL 3–8, 2014 aPRiL 3–8, 2014 Patrick Moody, 19 4/3, 1:34 a.m., 300 block of West glenn av- 4/4, 12:12 a.m., 250 Beard Eaves Court 4/6, 6:08 p.m., 2400 block of Richland Road 4/8, 8:52 a.m., 500 block of oak Meadow 4/4, P o Davis Drive enue Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle First-degree theft of property Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle First-degree criminal trespass John Connolly, 23 4/4, 2:35 p.m., 1900 block of overlook Court 4/7, 1:20 a.m., 1700 block of South College 4/8, 9:13 a.m., 200 block of heisman Drive 4/4, East glenn avenue and North gay Street 4/3, 2 a.m., 300 block of North College Street Third-degree burglary and third-degree theft Street Third-degree theft of property Third-degree assault of property Second-degree criminal mischief Tiffany Barron, 29 4/8, 10:20 a.m., 200 block of West Longleaf 4/4, Engineering Drive and West Magnolia avenue 4/3, 2:57 a.m., 300 block of West Magnolia 4/5, 3:41 p.m., 2500 block of South College 4/7, 10:41 a.m., 300 block of East Longleaf Third-degree theft of property Third-degree criminal mischief Street Drive Matthew hurley, 21 Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle, First-degree criminal trespass 4/8, 9:54 a.m., 400 block of opeliak Road 4/4, Wire Road 4/3, 2:58 a.m., 300 block of South Donahue third-degree criminal mischief and second- First-degree theft of property Drive degree theft of property 4/7, 11:08 a.m., 300 block of Mell Street Sharod Swanson, 28 Third-degree theft of property Second-degree theft of property 4/8, 10:42 a.m., 500 block of North gay 4/4, East glenn avenue 4/5, 10:47 p.m., 400 block of Mary Lane Street 4/3, 9:36 a.m., 300 block of Cherry Street First-degree criminal trespass and third-de- 4/7, 12:30 p.m., 900 block of North Dona- Third-degree burglary Daniel Nolan, 22 Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle gree criminal mischief hue Drive 4/4, West glenn avenue Third-degree criminal mischief 4/3, noon, 2500 block of East glenn avenue 4/6, 10:29 a.m., 100 block of West glenn av- David Walsh, 19 Third-degree theft of property enue 4/7, 3:03 p.m., 4000 block of heath Road 4/5, West glenn avenue Third-degree theft of property First-degree theft of property 4/3, 12:12 p.m., 300 block of East glenn av- Brooke Ballard, 38 enue 4/6, 5:22 a.m., 900 block of North Donahue 4/7, 11:09 p.m., 100 block of North College 4/6, South Donahue Drive and Lem Morrison Third-degree theft of property Drive Street Drive First-degree criminal trespass and third-de- Third-degree criminal mischief 4/4, 3:06 a.m., 2500 block of hilton garden gree criminal mischief Jacob hedrick, 23 Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle 4/8, 3:13 a.m., 500 block of North gay Street 4/6, South Donahue Drive 4/6, 3:17 a.m., 900 block of West Magnolia av- Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle 4/4, 11 a.m., 100 block of East University enue Drive Second-degree theft of property and fraudu- 4/8, 7:27 a.m., 1300 block of kurt Circle –Reports provided by Second-degree theft of property lent use of credit/debit card Second-degree criminal tampering auburn Department of Public Safety

SGA confirms organizations board and new executive director of elections ben ruffin Auinvolve and are due monday, April 14, by 4 Walker Byrd, junior in finance and senator at- removes the chance of mistakes and any other tri- CAmpuS WriTer pm. large, said they created a system which will al- als that people face when it comes to ballot posi- The newly appointed Student Government Bell said she believes being on the elections low the bank to monitor the technology and its tion selection process.” Association completed its confirmation of some Council is something people tend to overlook, condition. SGA also passed a resolution welcoming new members to the association at its monday, but an opportunity that provides experience with- “We just implemented a system where we Bruce pearl as the new Auburn university men’s April 7, meeting. in SGA. have a contract where the borrower has to sign basketball coach. The new appointments included the 2014- “i would really encourage people to get in- and agree,” Byrd said. “it’s worked well so far, pearl, who was hired Tuesday, march 18, has 2015 Organizations Board, as well as the con- volved on the elections council,” Bell said. “it’s but we can improve it and that’s what this request already made a large impression on campus when firmation of the Executive Director of Elections. a great opportunity to get involved that is often was for, to ensure everything is turned back in its he participated in pi Kappa phi’s dunk tank for The 2014-2015 Organizations Board com- overlooked.” original form.” push America. prises seven individuals including Leah Bosta- In other news, the Office of Student Involve- Orders of business included the randomizing pearl has also opened jobs up to Auburn stu- ny, Lydia Bowman, Hannah Clapp, Sharan Kal- ment technology bank was granted a reserve fund of ballot positions for future SGA elections. dents. va, Lacey Kent, Alicia Veltni and Taryn Wilson. request in the amount of $6,975.71. The amendment randomized ballots for each Future orders of business include a $10,000 Sloane Bell, junior in finance, was confirmed The funds will be used to purchase locked stor- individual voter. program expansion fund request for the Center as the new executive director of elections after age cabinets, ipad airs, cases, chargers and clean- “This amendment will remove the chance for for Student Organizations and Welcome Week, as her appointment weeks ago. ing solution, as well as netbook chargers and a human error,” said Savannah Silver, sophomore well as a $35,000 reserve fund request for WeGL election board applications can be found on projector. in economics. “We’re not all perfect people, so it radio.

WaTER ENgagEMENT Novak » From A1 » From A1 » From A1 I really just wanted to find my below the maximum, totaling .071 mg/l. started looking at wedding venues and dress- “inglorious Bastards” and voice again [as a writer.] I was very many residents were concerned about the es, according to Leslie Webb. “Saving mr. Banks,” Novak, “ interested in not just doing traditional effects of the elevated trihalomethane levels “We just had to get into wedding mode su- 34, read from his newly pub- due to a section in the notice that addressed per quick,” Leslie said. “She’s wanting to lished collection of short fic- comedy pieces, of which there are possible problems. keep it in Alabama, but because it’s such a tion, “One more Thing”. many in the book. I wanted to do According to the notice, “This does not pose short time frame, that might not be an option.” “I really just wanted to find stuff that had more emotion.” an immediate risk. if it did, you would have Laurie said the film crew won’t be there my voice again [as a writer],” —bJ n been notified immediately. However, studies every day, but they will be filming Katherine Novak said. “i was very in- ovAk have indicated that some people who drink wa- and mcCarron on certain days when some- terested in not just doing tra- WRITER AND ACTOR ter containing trihalomethanes in excess of the thing interesting is going on, along with mem- ditional comedy pieces, of mCL over many years may experience prob- bers of the wedding party, family and some which there are many in the Literature double-major at book but brought season five lems with their liver, kidneys, or central ner- friends. They also don’t know how many epi- book. i wanted to do stuff that Harvard, Novak started doing of “The Office” for him to au- vous system, and may have an increased risk sodes they will have yet. had more emotion and weird- standup comedy and writing tograph instead. of getting cancer.” “They think it’s a great opportunity,” Lau- er characters and kind of phil- for smaller TV shows before From surprising nearby According to the epA, trihalomethanes are rie said. “They can also have a documentation osophical tangents.” his first appearance as an ac- airplane passengers during in- formed along with chlorine, which Auburn on, you know, special times during their life, Among the book’s 64 sto- tor on Ashton Kutcher’s mTV flight screenings of “The Of- uses to disinfect its water, and reacts with natu- which will be kind of cool.” ries, Novak read “Wikepedia show “punk’d.” fice” to hanging out Quint- rally occurring matter in water. Alan said the film crew has been profes - Brown and The Case of The As the first actor cast on en Tarantino, Tom Hanks and Johnson said the level does not pose any sional, fun and easy to work with. The crew Missing Bicycle,” “Dark Mat- “The Office,” Novak would mindy Kaling, fame is second kind of risk and no illnesses have been report- interviewed Alan and Leslie after the propos- ter” and “if You Love Some- eventually work his way up to nature to Novak now, but it ed. al. thing.” write, direct and serve as exec- still surprises him. “Our research concludes that a person “To me, i still have a hard time viewing “if you love something, let utive producer for the hit tele- When people would ask would have to drink two liters of water per day my daughter as being some type of celeb- it go,” Novak said. “if you vision show. him what it takes to be a star, for a lifetime to have a high risk of becoming rity,” Alan said. “She’s just still my daugh- don’t love something, defi- During the Q&A that fol- nobody understood that it ill,” Johnson said. ter, but having it televised, it probably would nitely let it go. Basically, just lowed his set, Novak offered takes time, Novak said. ev- Johnson also said this was an isolated inci- work well for the fact that both she and AJ are drop everything. Who cares.” to call “Office” cast member erybody wants to be a star, dent and that another reason the water tested known to a lot of people.” Novak’s book has been and fellow Newtown South Novak said, but no one wants high in 2013 was due to the closing on an Ope- The proposal happened in Gulf Shores, available in stores since Feb- high school graduate Krasin- to be in the one industry that lika water plant. The water tested came from Ala., when Katherine was under the impres- ruary but was on sale for $25 ski onstage, a statement that can make anyone an instant another Opelika plant and the water was “a lit- sion that she and mcCarron were going to a at the event for students want- drew literal shrieks from the celebrity. tle older than we were used to.” charity event. ing an autograph. audience. “You know what i like According to Johnson, the water’s age also After mcCarron proposed, he took her to a “i’m a huge fan, so it was “i died a little bit when he about porn?” Novak asked. prompted the high levels of trihalomethanes. restaurant where their family and friends were really cool to hear him,” said said he was going to call Jim,” “everyone’s a star. it takes a “We want to assure the city that we provide waiting to surprise her. Anne Abernathy, senior. “His said senior in nursing Aman- very long time to be a pop star, high quality water and the water in Auburn Laurie said the engagement ring is approx- book is hilarious. i started da Curvin, referring to Kra- a movie star, a TV star. it takes is nothing to be concerned about, it is safe to imately five carats, with pink diamonds from reading it a couple days ago, sinski’s character from “The a long time to make it in com- drink it,” Johnson said. South Africa on the side. but it was cool to hear him Office.” “It was really cool to edy. You never hear about a read it the way it’s supposed to hear him speak and and hear- struggling, unappreciated ac- be read, especially ‘Dark Mat - ing his flavor of writing in per- tor of porn. There’s no mark est. epsilon. ter.’ i won’t read it the same son.” ruffalo of porn. porn is the haziNg matt’s Law was signed into Hazing in Florida can result way again.” Curvin was unsure wheth- one industry where it takes no » From A1 law by Arnold Schwarzenegger in up to six years in prison, and An english and Spanish er she wanted to buy Novak’s time at all.” in 2006. prior to matt’s Law, a fine of up to $5,000. policy was adopted in 1989 and hazing was considered a mis- According to Bradford Lad- was last amended in 2003. demeanor, even when it result- ner, LLP, an Alabama law firm, The Auburn Plainsman The policy is made up of ed in death. California now al- a Class C misdemeanor in Al- 255 Heisman Drive, Suite 1111, AU Student Center three parts: the Alabama State lows felony prosecutions when abama can result in only three Auburn, AL 36849 Hazing Statute, Auburn’s def- hazing causes serious injury or months in jail and a $500 fine. 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Violators can now face Sheffer said he believes it Editor - Kelsey Davis Managing Editor - Elizabeth Wieck tions, and reporting violations. up to a year in prison and a fine would be beneficial if states Auburn university defines between $100 and $5,000. had more similar anti-hazing NEWSROOM ADVERTISING hazing as “any action taken or Sheffer said lawmakers in laws. situation created intentionally other states could learn a thing “it would be nice to have a COMMUNITY DESIGN ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES or unintentionally whether on or two from California. little more uniformity, but it Editor - Chandler Jones Editor - Raye May Manager - Kaylie Sautter Reporter - Ashtyne Cole Graphics Editor - Emily Brett or off campus, to produce men- “if you look at California’s would also be nice if more of Claire Woodall Writer - Pierce Ostwalt Asst Graphics - Kristen Harlin tal or physical discomfort, em- anti-hazing statute, it actual- them actually held the organi- Victoria Hart CAMPUS COPY DESK Gerritt Keaton barrassment, harassment, or ly holds the organization liable zation responsible.” Editor - Becky Hardy Editor - Anna Claire Conrad DESIGNERS ridicule.” for the conduct of its members Jill moore is Auburn’s direc- Assistant - Amber Franklin Reporter - Corey Williams Lindsey Drennan in the third part, the univer- more than a lot of hazing laws tor of Greek life.According to Reporter - Derek Herscovici PHOTO Ashley Selby do,” Sheffer said. “i think that’s moore, while there are policies Editor - Sarah May sity stresses that the policy ap- Writer - Keely Shearer DISTRIBUTION plies to all student organiza- important.” in place to prevent and disci- Writer - Ben Ruffin Asst Editor - Emily Enfinger Jason Bass Asst Editor - Zach Bland tions and not just the Greek sys- California is not the only pline hazing, it is up to students INTRIGUE Austin Haisten Photographer - Jon Harrison tem. The final part encourages state looking to put a stop to to report it. Editor - Maddie Yerant Justin McCroskey students to report all instanc- hazing. “if a student is a victim of Reporter - Becky Sheehan MULTIMEDIA GENERAL MANAGER & Editor - Kristofer Sims es of hazing to the Division of Sen. Jamie raskin of mary- hazing or witnesses hazing, he Reporter - Kailey Miller ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Asst Editor - Juan Price Student Affairs. land wants to raise the fine for or she should report it,” moore SPORTS Judy Riedl These rules may seem harsh hazing from $500 to $5,000. said. “if students will recognize Editor - Justin Ferguson ONLINE (334) 844-9101 Editor - Cat Watson to some, but they are lenient This legislation comes on the and report hazing, we can work Reporter - Eric Wallace [email protected] compared to other states.Of the heels of the recent hazing con- together to address that behav- Reporter - Kyle Van Fechtmann Asst Online - Caitlin Shostak Webmaster - Zach McSwain [email protected] 44 states with anti-hazing laws, troversy at the Salisbury uni- ior and eliminate hazing on our Writer - Taylor Jones Writer - David McKinney EDITORIAL ADVISER OFFICE MANAGER California’s is among the strict- versity chapter of Sigma Alpha campus.” Kim Rape OPINIONS Austin Phillips (334) 844-9104 (334) 844-4130 CorreCtion from thursday, april 3 issue Editor - Jordan Hays [email protected] [email protected] A2: An article ran in last week’s issue titled “SGA discusses changes in parking and traffic” incorrectly named the ombudsperson as Jim Wohl. The ombudsperson is kevin Coonrod. The Plainsman apologizes for the mistake. Thursday, April 10, 2014 The Auburn PlAinsmAn Campus A3 Veterinary teaching hospital is ahead of its time

Corey WilliAms he agrees. there is cooperation. I can go million to put a friend’s name CAmpus RepoRTeR “so much of what we do into anyone’s office and sit on a building instead of their The Wilford and Kate Bailey now involves high-end techno- down and talk to them.” own.” small Animal Teaching Hospi- logical equipment, and our old The hospital is named to According to Brawner, the tal is set to be dedicated Friday, buildings were not designed to honor an esteemed member hospital was built to accommo- April 11. do that,” Brawner said. “Both of the Auburn faculty Wilford date the ever-changing medical The $47 million facility fea- from the point of view of space Bailey and his wife, Kate Bai- technology. tures services, such as commu- and technology, we had just ley. “We built this facility look- nity practice, oncology, neurol- simply outgrown our old build- The late Wilford Bailey, vet- ing ahead for the next 40 years ogy, imaging, orthopedics and ing.” erinary parasitologist, began because a building like this we community care. Brawner graduated from Au- his career at Auburn as a pro- are not going to replace any- According to Janet mcCoy, burn university in 1971. fessor. time soon,” Brawner said. “We communications and marketing “my class was the first to Bailey became president of consciously built this building director for the College of Vet- have a full clinic here in the the university in 1983. with an eye to the future so we erinary medicine, the change small animal hospital,” Brawn- After retiring the following can grow into it and stay at the of space was much needed for er said. “so, I’ve kind of come year, Bailey served as president cutting edge of veterinary med- the veterinary school. full circle.” of the NCAA. icine.” “our old facility was more Brawner said he stayed in John and Rosemary Brown Robert Lofton, veterinarian, than 40 years old,” mcCoy Auburn for more than one rea- made a $10 million donation said the facility will benefit the said. “While we gave excel- son. to the university in memory of university. lent care to the patients that “Auburn is a great place the Baileys. “This building enables us to came into the clinic, this facil- to live,” Brawner said. “I’ve “They had been friends since be competitive with other vet- ity allows us to give even better raised my family here. From they were in college,” Brawn- erinary schools,” Lofton said. care because of the new tech- the point of view of the school, er said. “people talk about the “students want to go where nology.” we’ve had a really collegial fac- Auburn family, but that speaks they have good faculty, good William Brawner, veteri- ulty over the years. That’s not about as highly as you could facilities and a great learning nary radiation oncologist, said always true with schools. Here, that somebody would pay $10 environment.”

all photos by sarah may / photo editor Above Top: addie,the border collie is one of the veterinary school’s. Above bottom: a doctor performs an ultrasound on a pregnant dog. and Nicole headlee are students practicing on a bone model. a doctor performs an ultrasound on a pregnant dog. patients. olga Norris

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JuAn Price side work spaces being made somewhere CAmpus WriTer on campus. Auburn university and the samuel L. since being built in 1959, the demoli- Ginn College of engineering are sprucing We want to create a tion of Dunstan Hall ushers in the contin- up the area around the college by creating space where students uation of projects being completed across a green space where the recently demol- “and faculty can interact the campus. ished Dunstan Hall once stood. “We are finished completing a land- “We want to create a space where stu- with each other outdoors. scaping master plan,” Carroll said. “it’s dents and faculty can interact with each We wanted to have a the first master plan of its kind in Auburn other outdoors,” said Jim Carroll, Capital more aesthetically pleasing history. We don’t think [the green space] project program architect. “We wanted to will always be what it is going to be.” have a more aesthetically pleasing space space in that area.” According to Carroll, the area where in that area.” —Jim cArroll the new green space is will be changing Carroll said the approved plan to con- CApiTAL proJeCT proGrAm ArCHiTeCT more in coming years. vert the new area helps with the overall Through the master plan, the facilities landscaping of the campus. from students will be more in favor of the department plans to continue to change “The design solution that has been de- new green space. the outlook and beautification of the Ginn veloped for the site of the former Dunstan Greg pawel, junior in chemical engi- Concourse and other areas on campus, es- Hall complements the Ginn Concourse,” neering, said the area should be something pecially the older buildings. Carroll said. “(it) allows for greater pub- other than just a green space. “The shops are getting to the end of lic access to open green space along this “personally, i think it should be used their lives,” Carroll said. heavily traveled entry to the campus.” for a more practical purpose, such as a The shops are the white-colored build- The new green space will be located new parking deck or a food source,” paw- ings behind the recently demolished Dun- across from the samuel L. Ginn College el said. stan Hall. of engineering and behind Tichenor Hall Kelsie shipley, sophomore in english, Carroll said the master plan includes and the College of Liberal Arts. said the green space would be a good ad- the areas behind the location of the green The space is also located across from dition to campus. space and also lays out the plan for the rest the waterfall located on the Ginn Con- “it would add to the aesthetic appeal of of the Auburn campus. course. the campus and compliment the architec- Carroll said the green space will be “We are always looking to find outdoor ture of the College of engineering,” shi- completed by the end of this semester. areas to serve the Auburn community,” pley said. Visit Auburn.edu/Administration/Fa- Carroll said. Carrie Anderson, senior in chemical en- cilities for more information on the new emily enfinger / assistant photo editor Carroll said he believes the reactions gineering, said she would like to see out- green space. dunstan hall was knocked down to make room for the new green space.

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In 1994, the Alabama Council of Higher Ed- have already found jobs elsewhere. ciate the history department. We probably The Plains ucation passed a statewide articulation agree- Yet, the English department still faces an is- wouldn’t even know what despot means if not ment, which built partnerships between com- sue: how to fill their classes? The solution: cut for them. History serves as a vital part of creat- munity colleges and universities, requiring all back on classes. ing a well-rounded curriculum. We cannot plan core credits transferred from a two-year college We disagree. for the future without understanding the pitfalls to fulfill requirements at four-year colleges. The process behind reading comprehension of the past. This agreement allows students to easily can be found in the fundamentals of our educa- But we would like to make a case for litera- transfer between colleges without losing cred- tion. It makes students worldlier and establish - ture courses. it hours. es intangible connections among the past, the We understand translating thoughts onto In response to our post, “OPINION: Scien- In 2010, Auburn University rolled around present and the distant. a page does not come naturally for everyone. tific illiteracy, a real world problem” to changing its core curriculum model to meet Core history courses seat approximately 200 However, this skill can be learned though practice and is applicable in the professional world, Ethan Coggin: this standard. students. As a result, students easily get away Before the revised model, students were re- with not paying attention in class by texting, regardless of job or major. The last thing you quired to take two literature courses and two snoozing or daydreaming. History instructors want is for an employer to think you read and “I can appreciate what this column is - are keen on this trend and enforce harsh pen- write on a 7th grade level because you sent out attempting to accomplish, but I feel history courses. Afterward, students were re quired to take either two literatures or a single alties on students caught not paying attention, that choosing to use the “evolution vs a poor email. resulting in students viewing the professor as a Literature classes also promote discussion creationism” debate as your corner- history or vice versa. Presented with this option, students have ruthless despot rather than someone who is ap- during class, aiding in comprehension and pro- stone was a poor choice. The lines of overwhelmingly decided to opt out of taking that debate have already been drawn, proachable. moting of analytical skills. You just don’t get two literature courses and instead take two his- Additionally, these professors generally give that in a history lecture, where information is and I believe that people on both sides - multiple-choice exams, encouraging stu- are getting tired of hearing about it. The tory courses. This change re crammed in bulk into your ear. sulted in a decline in the - focal point of this column should have dents to adopt “stuff and flush” study hab We believe by reducing the history core number of students en- - classes’ maximum capacity, students will inev- been the resurgence of diseases that we its. We think this exam format is not con ducive to learning or to a collegiate en- essentially got rid of due to the (misin- rolled in English courses itably be rerouted into literature. This change formed) belief that vaccines are bad. and hampered the depart- vironment. will reduce burdens on both department and Children are dying. That’s a real issue.” ment’s ability to fill classes. Now, that’s not to say we don’t appre- instructors. It’s mutually beneficial. It allows Now, those educators fear for potential of better rapport with students for their jobs, according to and history instructors while also reducing In response to our post, “OPINION: Why various English instructors. the workload on their graduate teaching assis- Jordan-Hare should not be a no-hate zone” Less classes mean less in- tants. To top it off, English department instruc- structors. With their year-long employ- tors will no longer face the impending doom of Michael Andrew Phillips: ee contracts expiring soon, instructors are left potentially losing their jobs at in a state of suspense on whether or not they the esteemed Auburn Uni- “Jordan-Hare stadium has a capacity of 87,451. Not ‘86,936 to be exact’” will be asked to return. This situation, coupled versity. with a tenure track inaccessible to most instruc- We understand this tors, recently caused many to seek employment might be an oversimplifica- elsewhere or simply put their collegiate careers tion of a complex issue, but on hold. as a journalistic body, However, Jeremy Downes, chair for the de- you can’t fault us for partment of English, stated these instructors’ our commitment to the jobs are relatively safe, thanks to those who KristeN HArLiN / AssistANt grAPHics editor written word.

hEr ViEw In response to our article, “Premiums likely to rise for Auburn student insur- ance plan” Love your life and kick the bucket list ceciladkins: dent or twenties-aged person If we’re all following the same aMbEr tion of my life. From “20 Things to do in Your lists, if we’re all convinced the “Thank the Lord Obama, Our Savior, franklin needs to. - that He has put Obamacare on the 20’s,” to “10 Things you HAVE I haven’t studied abroad. I way to figure out who we’re sup OPINION@ to do as a Freshman/Sophomore/ haven’t visited New York, nor posed to be and how to have a forefront of our nation’s politics so this THEPLAINSMAN. - do I have any desire to live there good time is to travel to the same article is probably meaningless since all COM Junior/Senior,” to the more con people (except US citizens) now have troversial “20 Things to do In- for an extended period of time. I places and make the same mis- access to free healthcare in the US.” stead of Getting Married,” the haven’t casually dated many peo- takes and see the world the same As a senior, one of the many lists of things I’m supposed to be ple, and the thought of dating way, how are we ever going to questions people ask, besides the doing to enjoy my time in college someone “totally wrong for me” function when someone’s not tell- ever-more-enjoyable “What are and life in general has gotten to be just to do it sounds, quite frankly, ing us what to do? Or what are we you doing after you graduate?” quite long. incredibly stupid. going to do when we realize we and “When are you getting mar- But why do I need to follow the Does not doing these things don’t like the experiences we’ve Current poll question: ried?” is “Did you do everything ever-growing lists? mean I’m not happy with the had? I’ll admit that I’ve never been things I have done and how I’ve I think I would rather have a Would you rather take two lit- you wanted to do?” The bucket list for an Auburn hiking in Chewacla. I’ve never spent the last 21 years of my life? well-lived life than a checked- erature courses or two history student could go on and on: roll been to the picture-perfect sun- I don’t think so. off list. courses? Toomer’s, go to the top of the flower and pumpkin patches ev- If you have done these things So, no, maybe I haven’t done Samford clock tower, cheer at eryone has posed in. This year and enjoyed them, that’s wonder- everything I’ve wanted to do. But • History the Iron Bowl, take a picture will be the first and last time time ful. I have done many things I wanted • Literature with Aubie, pull an all-nighter in I attend Rodeo as an Auburn stu- But I’m tired of people think- to do, without thinking of wheth- • Neither Ralph Brown Draughon Library. dent. ing everyone needs to have the er I was checking them off a list On top of the Auburn bucket On a larger scale, I’ve nev- same experiences. or not. list, the Internet also holds a vast er done many things the Internet What one person finds excit- I think we could all do a little Vote at ThePlainsman.com number of lists of things I should list-makers would have me being and fun may be pure torture less list reading and a little more have accomplished in every sec- lieve every typical college stu- to another. living.

hEr ViEw Last poll results: Which artist are you most excited to see at Auburn Airwaves? A fault in our phones or a fault in ourselves?

along with their social apps and Not only has the iPhone be- I people ignore face-to-face con- kEEly shEarEr websites, allow us to connect with come today’s main form of com- tact when one could communi- 27% B.o.B one another without even having municating but it has also devel- cate to someone exactly how they OPINION@ THEPLAINSMAN. to see each other. oped into a way of living. want to, by means of a single cell COM I feel as though these new tech- Cell phones can tell a lot about phone. nological advances have greatly one’s personality and motiva- Not to mention, it can be more 21% the Neighbourhood distorted the meaning of verbal tions. convenient. As I was walking around cam- communication. Going through one’s cell phone However, I believe there is pus the other day I couldn’t help Although, don’t get me wrong, would be like reading their jour- something more meaningful but notice the amount of faces these new innovations have their nal. about a conversation in person. glued to their cell phones. positives too. Their texts, phone calls and re- For me personally, I feel more 52% the Avett Brothers I could literally watch people I don’t know how I would recent Internet searches could re- in tune to what the other person I know walk by me without even main in contact with some of the veal so much about what kind of is saying and feeling when I am looking up to notice me. people I’ve met over the years if social crowd they run with and talking to them from across a ta- I will admit that I fall into this it wasn’t for Facebook, or how I the type of things they do. ble. cell phone, crazed category, as would be able entertain myself People can create identities for Their body language, touch The PLainsman well. through a boring class without themselves, the way they want and non-verbal cues can tell me WANts to HeAr your voice! I too have walked into a few texting a friend. others to perceive them, through so much more about where the walls from time to time, be- The truth is, we are too ob- apps such as Twitter, Instagram, conversation is heading than an Send us your tweets, photos, Facebook cause I have been utterly attached sessed about missing out. Yik Yak, Tinder and even Snap- emoji in a text can. posts and letters to the editor. We want to to looking at the screen of my It seems every year Apple chat. I think there is something to know what you think about the issues. phone. comes out with a new iPhone They allow us to premeditate be said about two people sharing Like us on Facebook and follow us on It got me thinking about all the product that offers more perks any conversation we have with words with one another in person. Twitter @TheAUPlainsman. electronics that seem to consume and every year people are foam- someone, which can be a good It shows an effort to take the our worlds. ing at the mouth to get a hold of thing at times, but isn’t reality. time to meet with them and is a iPhones, iPads, Macbooks, them. With all that said, I do see why sign of respect for that person. the editorial Board suBMissioNs PoLicy KELSEY DAvIS CAT WATSON EMILY BRETT MAiLiNg Address EditOr-in-ChiEf OnlinE dEsign Auburn Student Center The Auburn Plainsman welcomes letters from students as well The opinions of The Auburn Plainsman staff are restrict- Suite 1111H as from faculty, administrators, alumni and those not affiliat- ed to these pages. This editorial is the majority opinion of the ELIzABETH WIECK BECKY HARDY CHANDLER JONES ed with the University. Letters must be submitted before 4:30 Managing EditOr CaMpus COMMunity Auburn, AL 36849 13-member editorial board and are the official opinion of the p.m. on the Monday for publication. Letters must include the au- newspaper. The opinions expressed in columns and letters rep- JORDAN HAYS JUSTIN FERGUSON KRISTOFER SIMS coNtAct thor’s name, address and phone number for verification, though resent the views and opinions of their individual authors and do OpiniOn spOrts MultiMEdia the name of the author may be withheld upon request. Submis- not necessarily reflect the Auburn University student body, fac- Phone 334–844–4130 sion may be edited for grammar and/or length. Please submit no ulty, administration or Board of Trustees. ANNA CLAIRE CONRAD ANNA GRAFTON MADDIE YERANT Email [email protected] more than 400 words. COpy phOtO intriguE CommuniTy A6 thursday, April 10, 2014 thePlainsman.com Community Students plant roots in community garden

ashTynE ColE needed new management. said. “i learned we did not have a PrFH CoMMunity rePorter Perez stepped forward to manage the chapter here, so i started one. i didn’t know Just a few miles from campus on West garden in 2012. much about gardening so i started with Samford Avenue, Auburn residents, stu- “the garden wasn’t a part of Auburn more enthusiasm than experience.” dents and professors can be seen tending real Food Challenge’s original mission, PrFH has donated more than 20 million to small plots of land. which is to promote locally-sourced food pounds of food nationally. they gather in the Auburn Communi- on Auburn’s campus,” Perez said. “but, Herren had a few volunteers help her ty garden, run by the Auburn real Food it fit the overall mission, and we’re in our last year and goes around the plots asking Challenge with help from the College of third spring now.” if anyone can donate. Agriculture. With 60,000 square feet and the community garden now offers “Any donation is better than nothing,” more than 100 plots, the garden is a place workshops to help those who are inexpe- Herren says. for members of the community to garden rienced in gardening learn the basics. they this sentiment runs deep with Herren, and commune with other planting lovers. have also had a seed swap and plan on a who worked at the Community Market in the garden has a variety of sizes, with plant sale in the future. opelika. Walmart and other large grocers the smaller plots being ideal for students or “it’s just a great place to go and meet donate most of the food at the market. those who are new to the gardening scene. other people who care about the same “i remember one day i was sorting the ArFC supplies the garden with wa- things as you,” said rosco Davis, found- through bananas and tomatoes, and most ter and some choice tools while gardeners er of ArFC. of them were broken or spoiled so fruit supply the rest. Claire Herren, senior in human devel- flies were covering them,” Herren said. “We have a variety of ages come out and opmental and family studies, dedicates her “this grandfather took his 5-year-old garden their plot,” said Jaimen Perez, com- plot in the community garden to a specif- granddaughter and was picking out the munity garden manager and senior in eco- ic cause. food for their week. She looked disgusted nomics. “We have international students, Plant a row For Hunger (PrFH) is a na- and no one should have to feel that way undergraduate students and faculty who tional organization geared toward planting about what they’re going to eat.” don’t have space at their apartments. So, an extra row in a garden and donating the Last year, with the help of the volunteers they come and garden here.” money to a local food bank. at the garden and other organizations in the the community garden has been around While Herren originally began with just community, Herren donated 200 pounds to EMily EnFingEr / ASSiSTAnT PHOTO EDiTOr for a few years, but three springs ago, it be- an extra row, she now has an entire plot she the eAFb. Top: A blackberry plant blooming between two garden spaces. came a garden run by and for the Auburn donates to the east Alabama Food bank. A few plots are still available to reserve Middle: The Community garden is located on Samford road. community. Previously, it was owned by “i got interested in the organization after at the ArFC website, Auburnrealfoodchal- Bottom: Trowels lying on the ground at the Community garden. the Alpha Zeta agricultural fraternity, but it taking a class and hearing about it,” Herren lenge.Weebly.com. Hometown hero has helping hands, heart that feeds

Taylor Ennis Contributing Writer A large warehouse sits on industrial road. it’s packed to the brim with mountains of boxed food and stocked shelves. it is the east Alabama Food bank. inside contains a remarkable story of faith, charity and a woman’s persistent hard work for a community. Martha Henk, executive director of the eAFb, coincidentally began her career on All Saints’ Day 18 years ago. She later realized her choice to join HEnk EMily EnFingEr / ASSiSTAnT PHOTO EDiTOr the food bank’s team was another small piece of Trucks in the loading dock at Auburn’s Food Bank located off industry Drive. “god’s plan” for her. She is persistent in her humbling and serving However, in 1995, Hurricane opal swept its large-scale operation provides supplies to 190- spirits, exemplified by her quick reaction time when through the southeast, destroying thousands of plus agencies, which distributes 5 million pounds a client is in need. homes in its path. this storm affected many of of food per year. Several years ago, she encountered an elder- All I can say is God calls Henk’s clients, who were distraught with uncer- “on any given day, we might have 20 agency ly woman who was living off of rice and cat food. people into certain fields, tainty. Her phone rang off the hook the week she re- shoppers who come and get the food,” Henk said. Henk immediately organized a nutrient-filled food “and it just happens to be turned to work. “From the agencies, they reach 18,000 people per supply. “All of the calls were for food,” Henk said. “it month.” this client’s story is one of many. Due to Henk’s what I’m called to do.” struck me you can live with a leaking roof, and you the Food bank is essentially a bank that sends efforts, the food bank has the chance to reach seven —marTha hEnk can live without your power for a while.” food to rural and urban areas across east Alabama. counties, holding firmly to their belief that no per - exeCutive DireCtor oF tHe eASt As time passed, she realized people’s fundamen- the food is donated from places such as grocery son should go hungry. ALAbAMA FooD bAnk tal need for food. that same year, Henk was called stores, food drives and food-bank networks. “I will always work in the nonprofit world,” to work at the food bank. the food is then sent to the food bank. where Henk said. into certain fields, and it just happens to be what I’m The food bank was first housed in Auburn City food agencies such as community markets, church- Henk’s selfless choice has remarkably affected called to do.” Hall. it only assisted a couple of food agencies, pro- es and soup kitchens receive the supply and feed the a community much larger than her. She has high Henk’s first experience of helping others began viding 4,000 pounds at most for a few surround- surrounding community through their organization. hopes for the food bank and will be there to watch it when she moved to the united States, Henk knew ing counties. “Part of my job is to see how this donated food make a continuous impact. the line of work she was meant to do. “there are people out there that need to be fed,” fingers out into the community,” Henk said. Henk was born and raised in the Congo by mis- “I was working at a nonprofit organization called Henk said. “How we respond to that, that’s what So, from the Congo to Auburn, Henk’s work sionaries and stayed there until high school. Presbyterian Community Ministries,” Henk said. has fueled our growth.” hasn’t changed all that much. Henk still remembers “they set this marvelous example of service for “basically, what we did was provide no-interest twenty years later, their growth led to an abun- her missionary work each and every day, motivat- me,” Henk said. “All i can say is god calls people loans to people for housing-related issues.” dant warehouse with a $2,500 monthly rent fee. ing her to be the best service leader she can be. Auburn Activities Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Chuck Brodsky in Chewacla Classic 12th Annual House- The Other Brothers. April Walk About Auburn Christian Rexton & Charlie and concert 7:30 – 10 p.m. Campout (Vintage hold Hazardous Waste 7 p.m. War Eagle Wine Tasting at Fellowship Meeting. DJ Plan B 7 p.m. Sky AUUF at 450 Thach Camper Rally) 8 a.m. – Collection Day Supper Club Maestro 2300. 2300 6 p.m. ACF 315 S. Gay Bar. $3 32oz Wells Avenue. Call Bailey 5 p.m. Call 334-887-5621 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Moores Mill Road. Call St. Call Nathan Jones at 334-741-7169 for more information Environmental Services 334-821-4448 to make a Burris at 404-788-9885 for more information. On The Tracks. 6 p.m. Complex, 365-A North reservation. for more information. Call Pam Powers-Smith Donahue Drive at 334-745-0466 for more information. Thursday, April 10, 2014 The Auburn PlAinsmAn Community A7 Auburn Alumni enhances city, gathers following

AshTyne Cole nally hired me,” Davis said. “First, as a desk Before settling into life at Auburn, Davis CommuniTy RepoRTeR boy, then I got certified and started training went through a time of being “truly broken” even in the earthy atmosphere of Wake some people. Then, i came here and started during the summer after his freshman year. up Coffee, he stands out, but blends in at the working at the Rec.” “i didn’t have many friends, and i was same time. Fitness has always been an integral part working at a country club, which was terri- He stands at the counter waiting for his of Davis’ life, even transcending into his ma- ble,” Davis says. “They made me wear this iced coffee, wearing cargo shorts and a tank jor during his time at Auburn. He original- huge polo, and my dreads were super short, that shows off the rainbow tattoos that occu- ly studied hotel and restaurant management so i looked weird. Then, i found joy after i py both his inner arms. before settling into interdisciplinary studies, gave all my hopes and dreams up to God.” He carries a small backpack with a blue where he emphasized in Spanish and sus- Davis said things began looking up for yoga mat stuffed inside. He has light brown tainability. him afterward. Following this tough time, he dreadlocks and bright blue eyes. He smiles “The dream is starting a sustainable re- decided to get his rainbow tattoos after being at everyone he sees. treat center,” Davis said. “i could incorpo- introduced to a video on youTube of double “i try to be anything but ordinary,” he rate fitness, Spanish and growing food into rainbows in the Grand Canyon. says. one place. i would also teach people how to “it just became a thing with me,” Davis And he succeeds. build earthships.” said, “every time i would see something Rosco Davis teaches yoga, travels the earthships are huts built from rustic mate- cool, i would yell ‘Double rainbow!’” world and loves animals. rials, such as glass bottles. While Davis has He became extremely involved in Cam- He pulls out his phone like a proud parent never built one himself, he has seen them in pus Church, where he still participates today. and shows numerous pictures of a bright yel- new mexico. He has trained with Servants Davis also has his own culture, Roscafar- low, cheerful little bird. Her name is Chiqui- in Faith and Technology, SiFAT, where he ianism. His followers are called Roscafari- ta, like the banana brand, he said. learned how to make things such as wells ans, or Roscas, and help promote his way of “i love all different kinds of animals, ba- and homes in third-world countries. living. sically anything that brings life,” Davis said. Davis also founded Auburn’s Real Food Davis now teaches yoga at inner Sun- “i usually take Chiquita everywhere with Challenge. The group has a community gar- shine in opelika and meditates every morn- me. She just perches on my shoulder and den and focuses on working with Tiger Din- ing. stays there.” ing to get real, local food on campus. “i pray for supernatural levels of energy Davis started out as a personal trainer “The community garden is one of my fa- that i can share with each person i interact when he was still attending high school in vorite places in Auburn, followed by the ar- with,” Rosco said. “no matter what i’m do- Albertville. boretum and the back waterfalls of Chewa- ing on that particular day, that is always my “I was in the gym all the time, and they fi- cla,” Davis said. mission.”

Emily EnfingEr / ASSiSTAnT PHOTO EDiTOr Top: rosco Davis, Auburn alumni, stares at his pet bird, Chiquita while they stand outside their home. Bottom: Davis doing the cricket pose in his yard in Auburn. The bark heard ‘round Auburn: Bark in the Park 2014

ChAndler Jones shine and open fields. meredith said she estimat- CommuniTy eDiToR Gabby meredith, commu- ed approximately 500 people Hundreds of dog barks nity programs coordinator for were in attendance. could be heard near Kiesel the City of Auburn parks and After the Bark in the park park at the City of Auburn’s Recreation Department, said festivities, the Canine Club, annual Bark in the park on Sat- the festivities were a delight to based out of Tuskegee univer- urday, April 5, between 9 a.m. all in attendance, visitors and sity, began the 5th annual Dog- and 5 p.m. vendors alike. gie olympics. Bark in the park celebrates Vendors offered deals such Ten events, such as smallest responsible dog ownership as discounted micro-chipping dog and fastest dog, brought and provided rabies vaccines and free paw prints. support and donations to the for $10. According to meredith, macon County Humane So- Vendors such as Lee Coun- opp Veterinary Hospital and ciety. ty Humane Society, Sno Biz, the Lee County Humane Soci- Tim Bennett, student at peaches ‘n Clean, pet palace ety each brought one potential Southern union, brought and more than 20 others came adoptee, both of which were his German-Sheppherd mix, out to support the dog-loving adopted. Cassie, to participate in the spectacle. “it turned out to be a nice Doggie olympics in the fast- nicole Heath, graduate stu- day,” meredith said. “The est and largest dog event. dent in veterinary medicine, turnout was great. Dog owners While there, Cassie got Emily EnfingEr / ASSiSTAnT PHOTO EDiTOr brought her 5-year-old rescue, and vendors loved it. it was a dirty, got a bath and went Left: Katarina, a puppy available for adoption through the lee County Humane Society, during Bark at the Park. Dixie, to enjoy the bright sun- good, fun, free event.” swimming. Right: leigh Cummings and her dog, Jack, stand at the melba’s market vendor stand.

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SCOREBOARD men’s bAsketbAll BASEBALL The return of ‘The Rifleman’ Former All-American Chuck Person hired as new assistant

JuStin FerguSon “This is a pretty special day for Auburn bas- SPorTS EdiTor ketball,” Bruce Pearl said. “I’m honored to have After more than 25 years of experience in the person of Chuck’s caliber. This is where he want- professional ranks, “The Rifleman” has his sights ed to be.” set on an old target—college basketball. Person was an All-American small forward Former Auburn men’s basketball player Chuck for Auburn’s 1985-86 season, when the Tigers Person was announced as the fourth member of knocked off No. 1 St. John’s on their way to an Bruce Pearl’s staff Monday, April 7. Elite Eight appearance. Person, who was a first round pick in the 1986 The former Auburn star played for five NBA 19-14 (5-7 SEC) NBA Draft and earned the nickname “The Rifle- teams from 1986 to 2000 and was named the man” for his 3-point shooting prowess, returns NBA Rookie of the Year at the end of the 1986- LAST WEEK to the Plains after spending 2013 as an assistant 87 season. Loss vs. Samford, 8-1 coach of Jeonju KCC Egis in South Korea. After retiring from his playing career, Person Loss at Ole Miss, 8-5 (13) “This is the only college job I would have tak- was an assistant coach for four NBA teams from Loss at Ole Miss, 6-0 en,” Person said in his introductory press confer- 2000-2013. He served as an assistant coach for Loss at Ole Miss, 5-1 ence. “This is my home.” the Los Angeles Lakers during their 2010 NBA Win vs. Troy, 6-0 Person joins a staff of former Tennessee assis- Championship season. THIS WEEK tant Tony Jones and Pearl’s son, former Tennes- Person, a native of Brantley, is looking to fin- April 11-13 at Alabama see player Steven Pearl. ish his Auburn degree during his time as a new Alabama: No. 1 in SEC West Bruce Pearl is looking to round out his coach- assistant coach on the Plains. rAye mAy / design editor April 15 at Samford ing staff later this week with another assistant hir- Check out next week’s issue of The Plainsman new assistant coach Chuck Person looks on during bruce Pearl’s ing. for our in-depth profile on Person. introductory press conference. SOFTBALL bAsebAll

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Kyle Van Fechtmann Once Auburn got back from ed another batting cage in the “I think they saw that [tough his years.” WOMEN’S TENNIS SPorTS rEPorTEr Ole Miss, the team immedi- visitor’s bullpen to add to the environment] when we went According to Golloway, se- After being swept last week- ately worked on improving its two batting cages underneath over to the Capital City Clas- nior captains damek Tomscha end at Ole Miss, Auburn fell to hitting approach and practice the visitor’s side and the other sic where there was about and Dan Glevenyak will “abso- last place in the SEC West and methods. in the home bullpen. 10,000 in Montgomery,” Tella lutely” return to the lineup af- will be on the road again this The changes showed results “We’ll have four coach- said. “They aren’t really fresh- ter not playing against Troy be- weekend with a series at first- during the Tigers’ 14-hit perfor- es throwing to our 16 hitters, men anymore. They’ve been cause of “a minor violation of place Alabama. mance in the Tuesday, April 9, breaking them up into four through it.” team rules.” But with the SEC standings win over Troy. and just throwing, throwing, According to Golloway, Tomscha will most likely being so close this season, Au- “I think we finally just sat throwing until our arms fall freshman Connor Short is ex- play first base while Keegan burn could jump right up to the back and let it come to us,” said off,” Golloway said. “I think pected to start at third base after Thompson is pitching and be top again by winning their se- ryan Tella, who went 4-for- that we’ve got to see more live making impressive plays at the the designated hitter the rest of ries in Tuscaloosa. 5 with three RBIs in their 6-0 arm pitching. We’ve got to give hot corner against Troy. the series. “Especially with last week- victory against Troy. “We got our guys an opportunity to hit “I thought Connor looked This series at Alabama is 16-7 (6-5 SEC) end, we’ve got to bounce into a couple of funks this past more.” up and saw everybody’s a crucial for Auburn while they back,” said head coach Sun- weekend, but it takes one night After the win against Troy, freshmen in this infield, and I are looking to bounce back. LAST WEEK ny Golloway. “It’s not going to spark something, one batter, the Tigers are more than ready saw a different guy than I’ve “Success brings fun, and we 4-0 Win vs. Missouri, to be easy, (Alabama) has a re- one hit to spark something.” to travel to a hostile environ- seen,” Golloway said. “He was had fun tonight,” Tella said. Loss vs. Texas A&M, 4-2 ally good club. It’s going to be According to Golloway, the ment to play their biggest rival. not timid, he took control. He “We’ve got to bring that when THIS WEEK a tough test for us, but, then coaches have focused on live For Auburn’s freshman knows what he’s doing. He we go over to play Alabama at April 11 at Tennessee again, every weekend is a tough pitching to all of their hitters, class, it will be their first road has started to play really sav- their place and try to have some April 13 at Georgia test.” and the coaches also construct- rivalry series of their careers. vy, and he’s playing ahead of fun just like we did tonight.” Thursday, April 10, 2014 The Auburn PlAinsmAn Sports A9 football hop on over to Follow us on Twitter! Angel’s Antique and flea mall.com Everyday 10 -7 and Sun 1 - 5 Closed Easter Sunday Cheap furniture, old windows, It’s HUGE! cool Auburn stuff, vintage records, jewelry, etc! 900 Columbus Pkwy Opelika, AL 36801 1 blk off I-85 N exit 62 334-745-3221

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DAviD mckinney SporTS WriTEr players and coaches alike are starting to notice derrick Moncrief. “i love playing alongside him,” said junior linebacker Kris frost. “The intensity level is there. He makes me want to work harder as football player. He’s willing to learn and gets after it every day.” Moncrief, a junior who transferred to Auburn from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in January, has been having an impressive spring in the defensive backfield, which, for defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson, has been a welcome 5.55 addition. “Moncrief has been an extremely pleasant surprise,” Johnson said. “When you get a junior college player who’s not played in our system, you always wonder how long it is going to take him to transition. i think at this point he is way beyond all the new safeties.” As for legitimate playing time this fall, ContribUtEd by JUliE bEnnEtt / al.Com fellow safety Jermaine Whitehead said derrick moncrief (left) and Cassanova mcKinzy (right) listen to defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson. that’s all up to the coaches. “He could definitely be a starter in this fort.” in a league full of talented, towering re- defense,” Whitehead said. “But i’ll let the Malzahn added that Moncrief has been ceivers, a taller safety like Moncrief could coaches work that out. i think we’ve got rotating in with the starters, and it’s just “a be extremely beneficial to an Auburn sec - some shuffling around to do, and he’s go- matter of him getting more and more com- ondary that has struggled in the past. ing to make some decisions and help us as fortable.” last season, the SEC champion Tigers a football team.” during his JuCo days, Moncrief had ranked 100th in passing defense, allow- Johnson isn’t the only coach who has 66 tackles and three interceptions over ing 258 yards per game through the air. started to notice the impact Moncrief has two seasons. None of the defensive backfield players been making during his first spring on the His scouting report from 247Sports. who saw significant playing time last year plains. com describes him as a “physical safety were six feet tall. Head coach Gus Malzahn has also tak- that can cover ground and get to the ball.” on April 19, Moncrief and the rest of en note of the JuCo transfer. At 6-foot-2, 218 pounds, Moncrief is the Tigers will participate in Auburn’s an- “i’ve been impressed with his atti- one of the bigger athletes Auburn has had nual A-day Game, which is open to fans tude,” Malzahn said. “He’s wanting to be in the defensive backfield in recent histo- and last year broke the record for fan at- coached and he’s wanting to play with ef- ry. tendance at a spring football game. Sports A10 The Auburn PlAinsmAn Thursday, April 10, 2014

Men’s basketball Basketball bloodlines S&C coach Steven pearl talks playing and now coaching under his famous father, Bruce eric WAllAce SporTS reporTer For new men’s basketball assistant strength and conditioning coach Steven pearl, basket- He used to get on to me ball isn’t just a pastime. harder than anyone else, so it’s a game that runs in his bloodline. “if a guy gets down because “it’s been in my blood since i was born,” pearl said. “i was an extension of the coach the coaches are getting on when i was a player at Tennessee, so i know to him, I can go over there the ins and outs of it, and i love it.” and talk to him and relate. pearl, a forward who played in two Sweet Sixteen’s and an elite eight under his father I can be that median that a Bruce and was renowned for his defense at lot of staffs may not have.” Tennessee, didn’t make the jump to coaching —sTeven PeArl immediately when his playing career ended. STreNgTH AND CoNDiTioNiNg CoACH instead, the former Volunteer got a job in marketing, the field he’d earned a degree in, and worked part-time as a member of the and i don’t feel like i’ve been here more than Knoxville, Tenn. sports media. 30 minutes.” “right out of college, i got a job with Though he is still learning the ins and outs Stryker doing medical sales, covering all of of recruiting and coaching, pearl said the per- east Tennessee and southwest Virginia,” pearl formances of other coaches’ sons have him said. “over the past year, i started doing radio excited about a future in coaching. with Tennessee Sports radio on Saturdays, “You look at a guy like richard pitino, you and i had my own show. it was just a little know, rick pitino’s son, he’s at Minnesota, something extra on the side to do fun, make and they just won the NiT Championship,” a little money and stay close to basketball.” pearl said. “That’s the kind of thing that in- raye May / design editor As well as things were going for pearl in spires me.” steven pearl claps with auburn’s student section at his father bruce’s introductory press conference. Knoxville, there was little decision to be made Just four years removed from playing at on his future when a dream opportunity pre- Tennessee, both he and his father like the po- sented itself in his father’s hiring at Auburn. tential of using Steven as an intermediary be- “guys who don’t have connections start tween players and the coaching staff. in Division iii, junior college or NAiA, and “He used to get on to me harder than any- they’re graduate assistants,” pearl said. “Not one else, so if a guy gets down because the many have the ability to come in at a high lev- coaches are getting on to him, i can go over el SeC program like Auburn. there and talk to him and relate,” pearl said. “i “i’d be crazy if i didn’t take advantage of can be that median that a lot of staffs may not this situation with (Bruce) being the coach have. i think it’s a huge asset.” and me being able to come in on staff right even though pearl may one day follow in away.” his father’s footsteps as a college basketball According to pearl, the transition from head coach, for now he said he’s content to as- working as a marketing representative to sist and learn from his father while rebuilding coaching at the Division i level has led to a the Auburn basketball program. greater level of satisfaction in his work. “We’ll be running and gunning, shooting “it’s what i’m passionate about, and the 12- a lot of threes, getting up and down, playing hour days that i have here are nothing,” pearl crazy defense, and we’re excited about it,” said. “When i was doing medical sales, 12- pearl said. “We try to create some turnovers hour days were the worst. But now, i started and offense out of our defense just to create wade rackley / Flickr.coM at 6 a.m. this morning, and it’s now 2 o’clock, some chaos.” steven and bruce pearl talk during tennessee men’s basketball’s Media day in 2010. club sports woMen’s soccer tigers shut out five straight teams in spring schedule

briAn sTulTz “i think this team has really CoNTriBUTiNg WriTer bonded together and embraced The back of Auburn’s net what we are trying to do,” Hop- went untouched during the pa said. “Kala Faulkner has spring campaign as the Tigers done a good job leading the held all five opponents score- back line, and Chelsea gandy- less, including a 1-0 defeat of Cromer is back to her original georgia on Sunday, April 6, at form.” the Auburn Soccer Complex. The Tigers had a disappoint- on a soggy pitch, junior Tori ing 2013 fall season, ending contributed by auburn university rugby Ball’s goal in the first minute of with a record of 8-9-4 and los- auburn scrums against the university of Florida during a road match saturday, March 22 in gainesville, Fla. the second half proved the dif- ing to Texas A&M in the quar- ference as the Tigers’ feisty de- terfinals of the SeC Tourna- fense kept the Bulldogs to just ment held in orange Beach. Men’s rugby is ready for rocky Top one shot on goal. Hoppa said she thinks the Coach Karen Hoppa was strong spring will lead to a bet- pleased with her team’s perfor- ter fall. Tigers confident heading into SCrC Championship matches in Knoxville mance throughout the spring. “generally, a good spring “We have been really pleased equals a good fall,” Hoppa said. TAylor Jones well. with the development this “it’s certainly going to give us a SporTS WriTer Club player eugene elliot spring,” Hoppa said. “Not only lot of momentum. We played a The Auburn men’s rugby suffered four fractures in his with the results and shutouts, couple of really good SeC op- club has completed its regu- We’ve been in situations in every game face and required 19 stitches but we are playing better soc- ponents.” lar season and has earned a where things weren’t going our way, after what he called a “fluke cer.” Auburn started off the spring spot in the Southeastern Col- “ accident” happened against The Tigers will now go into season at home by defeating legiate rugby Conference in but instead of blaming each other, we Florida. the offseason with a lot of mo- Jacksonville State 3-0 and Ten- Knoxville, Tenn. shook it off and won those games.” As elliot was going to mentum and confidence as they nessee Tech 5-0. The Tigers The Tigers will face South —nick mAgnellA tackle a Florida ballhandler, prepare for the fall. then traveled to Baton rouge, Carolina on Saturday, April MeN’S rUgBY CLUB preSiDeNT an Auburn teammate came in “I definitely think the [unde- La., and defeated LSU 3-0 on 12, in a game that comes from the other side, and their feated spring season] is awe- Saturday, March 22 before re- down to size and speed. to keep up, and we’ll use our After a solid start to the heads collided. some because, coming off of turning home and beating West “(South Carolina’s) backs speed and size to put in try af- regular season, Auburn regardless of the pain, last fall, we didn’t finish as Florida 2-0. are their strong point, but we ter try.” dropped its final two gameselliot at has no doubts about well as we wanted,” freshman ramsier said the team is have some very good backs if the Tigers defeat South Florida and against LSU. where he will be this week- Brooke ramsier said with a working on staying focused the too,” said team captain Sebas- Carolina on Saturday, they While the results didn’t go end. smile. “That was extra motiva- entire match this fall. tien Kamyab. “We have one will face the winner of the their way, the team is confi- When asked if he would try tion to push hard and give all “We’re definitely working of the fastest back lines too, LSU vs. Florida semifinal dent heading into the confer- to play in the SCrC Tourna- we could now so we have that on making sure we go hard the but we also have size.” game on Sunday to determine ence championship. ment, elliot was direct with motivation and edge over the entire 90 minutes,” ramsier Kamyab hopes the Tigers the SCrC conference cham- Team president Nick Mag- his response. teams in the fall.” said. “We felt that last fall we can physically wear South pion. nella said he believes disci- “i’m going to play, there’s Brooke, along with her twin would have just one missed Carolina down early, so the in order for Auburn to pline will win the day for the no trying,” elliot said. This sister Casie, led the team with play or set that would hurt us. Tigers can finish the game off reach the national tourna- Tigers. isn’t something i’m going to three goals apiece, and Hoppa Coming off of last fall and go- in the second half. ment, the Tigers must win the “We’ve been in situations miss.” has taken notice. ing undefeated, we are really “As long as we can contain SCrC tournament, as the na- in every game where things Magnella said while el- “i think certainly the twins excited.” them in the first half and keep tional tournament is set up weren’t going our way, but in- liot’s eye is still bloodshot have developed,” Hoppa said After a perfect preseason the score close, by the sec- in a final-four format for the stead of blaming each other, and he just recently got his after the match. “Casie was schedule, the Tigers now have ond half, they’re really go- champions of the four confer- we shook it off and won those stitches removed, his tough- an all-star last fall, but Brooke their eyes on this fall’s SeC ing to be worn out,” Kamy- ences in D-1AA Club rugby. games,” Magnella said. “Dis- ness left no question about has really stepped up her game slate. ab said. “We’re going to put if the Tigers can make it cipline is pertinent to winning if he would be on the field in and she has had an outstanding “[The spring season] gives the ball down the middle and to the SCrC Championship the tournament.” Knoxville. spring. We are really proud of us good film to learn this team grind it down their throats. By game, both of their potential Not only do the Tigers talk “You can’t tell him ‘Don’t the team as a whole.” better and know the things we the time the second half rolls opponents have proven to be the talk, but their players are play’ because he won’t listen But Hoppa’s praise did not need to start off with in the pre- around, they won’t be able tough matchups for Auburn. prepared to walk the walk as to you,” Mangella said. end with the ramsier twins. season,” Hoppa said. Thursday, April 10, 2014 The Auburn PlAinsmAn Sports A11

contributed by auburn athletics LEFT: MJ rott competes on the balance beam during auburn’s ncaa regional meet in baton rouge, la. RIGHT: auburn’s Victoria trapani hits an iron shot during a match earlier this season. This Week in Auburn Sports

Gymnastics scored 9.800. day’s match against Alabama, defeating Daniela Christina Lin (equitation on the flat), Eliza- The No. 13 Auburn gymnastics team stum- After another bye, Auburn closed the meet Lendl, 4-and-2. The freshman led wire-to-wire beth Benson (equitation over fences) and Steph- bled on uneven bars early in its NCAA Baton on floor. Kadous led off with a 9.85 to equal her and carded a pair of birdies in her final round. anie Rucci (reining) are repeat honorees with Rouge Regional, couldn’t recover and finished career high and Walker equaled her career high Baena finished 2-1 in match play, winning in her each earning All-SEC in the conference’s inau- fifth with a total score of 195.050. with a 9.85. Kluz added a 9.8 as the Tigers to- final two matches. gural season last year. This year, the Tigers add- No. 3 LSU won the meet on Saturday, April 5, taled 49.050 in the final rotation. Harrell won by the closest margin, taking ed Quincy Hayes (equitation over fences), Demi with a total of 198.325 and No. 10 Stanford was Auburn’s lone all-arounder Rott scored a sea- down Alabama’s Janie Jackson, 2-and-1. The Stiegler (equitation over fences; equitation on second (197.275) as both advanced to the NCAA son high 38.925 to finish ninth. sophomore picked up the lead for good after the the flat) and Katsy Leeman (reining). Gymnastics Championships on Saturday, April turn, with a birdie, to earn her second win of the Stiegler led Auburn this season in wins with 18, in Birmingham. Women’s Golf weekend. 22 overall (12 in fences and 10 on the flat) win- “It’s an unfortunate result. You have to hit at The Auburn women’s golf team knocked off Senior Diana Fernandez fell 5-and-4 to Ala- ning 76 percent of her head-to-head matchups regionals to advance and we didn’t do that,” said ninth-ranked Alabama, 3-2, in the final round of bama’s Hannah Collier, while Marta Sanz was with three Most Outstanding Player honors. Lee- Auburn head coach Jeff Graba. “Now it’s time match play, earning a fifth-place finish overall downed by the Tide’s Stephanie Meadow, 3-and- man, Lin and Rucci led the team in MOPs with to get the girls healthy and start preparing for at the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic on Sun- 1. Sanz led through the first 10 holes, but two bo- four each. 2015.” day, April 6. geys, coupled with three birdies by Meadow, al- The three selections in equitation over fenc- Auburn opened the meet with a 49.075 on The Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic was a lowed Alabama to earn the win. es reflects the great success in the event this sea- vault led by a 9.875 from sophomore Caitlin three-day tournament that featured both stroke The Tigers now set their sights on the SEC son where Auburn riders went 51-24 (.667) with Atkinson. Freshman MJ Rott added a 9.85 and and match play. The tournament was played at Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., hosted by the nine MOPs. The Tigers won nearly 60 percent of sophomores Lexus Demers and Kait Kluz both the University of Georgia Golf Course at par 72, Greystone Golf & Country Club. The three- its competitions in reining on the Western side scored 9.8. 6,335 yards. day event runs April 18-20. where they had all-conference nods. The Tigers struggled with four falls on uneven Victoria Trapani, Clara Baena and Alex Har- With so many veterans returning to the Au- bars in the third rotation after a bye and totaled rell all provided wins for the Tigers to earn the Equestrian burn lineups, the Tigers didn’t place a large num- 47.650. The top scores on the apparatus came win over the Crimson Tide. Trapani led the en- The Southeastern Conference announced its ber on the All-Freshman squad, but did get rep - from Megan Walker (9.85) and Kluz (9.800). tire way in her match to finish 3-0 on the week- All-SEC and All-Freshman teams for equestri- resentation from Ashley Foster in equitation on Auburn scored 49.225 on balance beam as it end, defeating Alabama’s Mia Landegren, an on Monday, April 7, and eight Auburn rid - the flat and Lacy Watson in horsemanship. rallied from a tough third rotation. The Tigers 4-and-2. The junior birdied three holes during ers were honored with nine awards. For the sec - The 2014 NCEA National Championship were led on the event by career high scores from the first nine holes to jump out to the early lead, ond straight season six Auburn student-athletes is set to take place April 17-19 at the Extraco Lexus Demers (9.925) and Rott (9.900). Walk- never relinquishing it to earn the win. earned All-SEC accolades and two freshmen Events Center in Waco, Texas. er added her score of 9.925 and Caryn Kadous Baena won by the largest margin in Sun- were All-Freshman selections. Compiled by Justin Ferguson club sports team handball club to host college national championship

GrAhAm brooks which are both currently train - defenders who are opposing CONTRIBUTING WRITER ing on campus for the 2016 players,” Godwin said. “It’s The newly formed Auburn and 2020 Summer Olympics. a lot of running, throwing, University team handball club “They practice every night catching and jumping so it’s a will be hosting the USA Team in the [Beard-Eaves Memo- very explosive game.” Handball College National rial] Coliseum, so when we As for the weekend’s na- Championship this weekend, found out they were coming tional tournament, 12 men’s April 11-13, on campus. to campus to train here for the teams and three women’s Other team handball clubs Olympics, we decided to put teams will compete. One of from universities around the a handball club team togeth- the teams will consist of the country will be competing in er,” Godwin said. “From there, national players. the three-day event being held we’re just trying to grow the In preparation for the cham- in Beard-Eaves Memorial Col- sport as much as possible.” pionship this weekend, God- iseum as well as the Recre- While many people think of win said the Auburn club has ation and Wellness Center. handball in the United States been preparing for several “This is the first year Au- as a game where two players weeks heading into nationals. burn University has had a bounce a rubber ball against “We practice three days a handball club,” Godwin said. several walls, team handball is week in the wellness center as “I will be organizing most of a whole new ballgame. well in the coliseum,” Godwin the things on-campus involv- Two teams play on an area said. “Other than that, we just ing hosting visitors, getting slightly larger than a basket- kind of throw the ball around everyone to their specific plac- ball court with a smaller soc- when we have free time and es, and basically, I’ve ran most cer goal on each end. Throw- sometimes we practice with of the club for the entire year ing the ball into the net after the national teams. so far.” a succession of quick passes “In fact, we have some Auburn’s newest club is scores points. players on the club team who taking advantage of a unique “It’s a contact sport, which practice with the national team connection with the men’s a lot of people enjoy so you on a regular basis, so that real- contributed by auburn uniVersity teaM handball club and women’s national teams, can actually make contact with ly helps us out.” the men’s handball club poses with aubie during an outdoor event earlier this semester.

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SARAH MAY / PHOTO EDITOR LEFT: Singer/songwriter Andy Grammer plays piano during his set. TOP LEFT AND RIGHT: Grammer and his band rock out on stage at UPC’s Backyard Bash Friday, April 4. Singer/songwriter Andy Grammer rocks UPC’s Backyard Bash Friday

JanIee rush from his upcoming album and said this He began crowd surfing and took a ConTrIbuTIng WrITer show was the first time to play his new stroll through the crowd while singing his The energy was high, and the crowd single, “back Home,” live for an audi- song, “Slow.” was jammin’ Friday night when singer/ ence. He also stepped down from the stage songwriter Andy grammer hit the stage at The crowd caught on to the song quick- and sang, “Happy birthday” to Southern Tiger night’s backyard bash. ly and began to sing along. union student Jessica robbins. Students took over the Student Center “The song, ‘back Home,’ is one of my “Southern crowds are literally the best green Space as they gathered around the favorites right now,” grammer said. “To to play for,” grammer said. “I had a blast. stage, did some swing dancing and relaxed have the whole crowd sing it with me. I It was really fun.” on blankets. Fans were ready to see what haven’t had that yet. So, it was really ex- Katie Hughes, junior in communi- grammer had in store for the night. citing. I wrote it specifically for how I cations and assistant director of Tiger “I loved all of his old songs,” said would think people in an Irish bar would nights, said she and her team were excited Christina Carroll, junior in exercise sci- be singing together. So, to hear everyone they booked grammer for Tiger nights. ence. “He hasn’t had any new songs in a together I was like, ‘That’s how it’s sup- “He’s so talented, and he’s so nice,” while, so I’m really excited to hear what posed to sound.’” Hughes said. “He was thrilled to be there.” he’s got coming.” He also performed his renditions of Hughes said it took a lot of work and When the show started, grammer songs such as, “We Found Love,” “Thrift planning for the event to happen. Hughes grabbed his guitar and yelled a big, “War Shop” and “Sunday Morning.” also said she was happy with how the eagle,” as he ran up on stage. He said he During the show, Grammer fired up the night went. didn’t completely understand what that audience by saying he was impressed with “We were concerned about the weath- meant, but he was still for it. Auburn’s campus. er, but we were amazed to find the sky grammer performed his hits, “Keep “You guys have a great campus here, cleared up, and the sun came out,” Hughes Your Head up,” “Fine by Me” and “Miss and you have the best rec center in the said. “We had a great turnout. everyone Me,” as well as many other songs from his country,” grammer said. I talked to said they were having a great first album. grammer also involved the audience time, and they were thrilled to have such a grammer also played a couple of songs during some of his songs. great band come to Tiger nights.” Male students cross-dress for the plainsman picks playlist: charity at relay for Life event this week, our staff members chose their favorite alan jackson songs in honor of the upcoming alpha psi epsilon rodeo. to listen to their picks, visit spotify.com and follow the auburn Becky hardy other activities during the day in- plainsman. CAMPuS edITor cluding corn hole and various vendors Three men stood out among the selling candles, treats and lanterns scat- crowd at the relay for Life event Sat- tered the green space. “chattahOOchee” by alan jacksOn urday, April 5, on the Student Center Auburn relay for Life currently has green Space. 47 teams and 373 participants. maddie yerant, intrigue editOr Mr. relay, a male student who dress- Katie gordon, junior in math educa- “a song that talks about grape sno cones and still manages to be es up as a woman and collects money tion, joined the event with her friends. catchy and fun to sing along with. if jackson doesn’t play this at for relay for Life, had three contestants Her team was able to raise approxi- rodeo, i’ll be disappointed.” this year: rock rucker, sophomore in mately $3,000. interdisciplinary studies; John Mcneill, “I joined in support of a friend whose “driVe” by alan jacksOn sophomore in aerospace engineering; mom is battling cancer right now,” gor- and Micah gilliland, junior in environ- don said. kailey miller, intrigue repOrter mental science. At the closing ceremony of the event, “one of my favorites. it talks about the first time your parents “I’ve been involved in Auburn uni- lanterns were lit as a memorial to those let you drive and the way you feel behind the wheel. it’s a classic versity dance Marathon for the last two who lost their lives to cancer. eveyone can relate to.” years, and relay for Life has really sup- More than 200 lanterns were lit on ported us and our cause,” Mcneill said. the green Space. “itty bitty” by alan jacksOn “It’s really touched home with me, and Chris brown, grassroots manager it’s something I’ve become very pas- RAYE MAY / DESIGn EDITOR for the American Cancer Society, ACS, becky sheehan, intrigue repOrter sionate about. So, I wanted to show John Mcneill, sophomore in aerospace engi- of cancer action, said ACS is trying to “this was my favorite song in kindergarten. my brother and our friends would have little dance parties and this was always my them my support.” neering, and Rock Rucker sophomore in in- make the Auburn university event the , jam! #shortpeoplesongs” Mcneill also has a personal connec- terdisciplinary studies, pose during the Mr. first Can Club event in the entire state. tion to the cause. Relay competition. “If we can get Auburn university to “both of my grandparents on my have 40 people join, or if we can have “liVin’ On lOVe” by alan jacksOn dad’s side suffered from cancer with- “My aunt passed away from cancer them build a team, they can be an ACS kate seckinger, cOntributing writer in the last two years,” Mcneill said. “I when I was 13 years old,” rucker said. Can Club team,” brown said. “We’re “i chose this song because it’s sweet and shows jackson’s sensi- want to raise as much money as I can “I figured I would be out her for her, as really excited to have a college campus tive side. nothing warms your heart more than a song about and put on smile on people’s faces.” well as myself.” that is so passionate about getting in- young love lasting for generations. plus, it’s a great tune to rucker said he came to the event be- gilliland won Mr. relay 2013. volved and making sure cancer is a na- dance to with your special someone. so, get your cowboy boots cause his girlfriend was working the “I [raised] $60 last year, so I’m hop- tional priority.” on!” event, but realized he has a deeper con- ing to do better than that,” gilliland Mcneill won Mr. relay 2014 by nection to the cause. said. raising $77 for his team. Thursday, April 10, 2014 The Auburn PlAinsmAn Intrigue A13 Seniors say goodbye with ‘Parallel Parallel’ art exhibit becky sheehAn fluenced his artistic growth since he a parallel reality,” Flint said. “It’s a type.” InTrIgue rePorTer read it last year.The process of stip- place where I can go to and just think Little said she expanded her origi- Parallel universes, dream worlds pling, creating a pattern using small about and immerse myself in, but at nal idea to focus on the studio space a and creation are some of the themes dots or brushstrokes, is a meditative the same time it has connections to creator of humans might inhabit. explored in this year’s Bachelor of one, according to Lazzari. our world.” “In the middle of the gallery, I’m Fine Arts Candidates Senior Art ex- “By dabbling the surface of the pa- Flint compared her pieces to a sto- going to have a room built and on the hibition, “Parallel Parallel,” opening per with dots, each dot of ink placed is ryboard representing travel through inside of the walls will be something Monday, April 14. brought to life by every dot surround- her ethereal world. similar to this tracing paper medley “We were trying to draw parallels ing it,” Lazzari said. “In each work, “Because I aspire to be a concept here, just more filled up,” Little said. between all of our works,” said Alex there are areas of intensity and dispar- artist—a visual developer—basically “Like, from floor to ceiling.” Lazzari, senior in fine art. “There’s ity, depth and flatness, tension and dis - I’m trying to bring a world that I’ve using ephemera, found objects like influence of landscape, there’s influ- ruption, calm and chaos. represented constantly been to in my dreams, or in leaves, ticket stubs and tissue paper, ence of nature and the human nature. I in the works are space and time, atmo- my mind, trying to form one so I can Little has begun to decorate walls of would venture to say there’s a good bit spheric and celestial bodies and earth- show it as a portfolio,” Flint said. “To the free-standing structure that repre- of spirituality and philosophy mixed ly landscapes that contain life.” bring it into a visual context, I’m kind sents the studio. in too.” Aspiring conceptual artist, Cyn- of going to give it a narrative, but at Little said she wants the ephemera Lazzari said he worked with pen di Flint, senior in fine art, will pres- the same time I’m not because there to remind viewers of parts of the hu- and ink stippling to develop his sev- ent her surreal landscape paintings at are no figures, so it’s not obvious.” man body. Little has worked chicken en-piece series representing creation. “Parallel Parallel.” Flint is not the only artist whose wire, branches and torn bits of paper “‘I am nothing; I see all; the cur- Flint said she began dreaming of works at “Parallel Parallel” began as into structures hinting at skeletal sys- rents of the universal Being circu- other worlds in fifth grade after read- a dream. tems and muscular structures. late through me; I am part or particle ing The Hobbit. Her works are also “In my dream, I saw the project at “Parallel Parallel” will be free and EMILY ENFINGER / ASST. PHOTO EDITOR of god,’” Lazzari said, quoting ralph influenced by the Grimms’ fairy tales its finished point,” said Rachel Lit- open to the public April 14-25 at Big- Rachel Little, senior in art, uses texture for Waldo emerson’s “nature.” and Marvel Comics’ illustrations. tle, senior in fine art. “It was the idea gin gallery. A reception is scheduled inspiration. He explained how the quote has in- “We have our reality, and then it’s of me designing humans as a creator 4-6 p.m. Monday, April 14. ‘Southern Smash’ spreads awareness LUNCH becky sheehAn grades are.” InTrIgue rePorTer Dempsey began speaking to small COMBO When McCall Dempsey came forward groups of young women and then came No one is talking about as author of the eating disorder recovery up with the idea of smashing scales with UNTIL 3PM blog “Loving Imperfection,” she had no sledgehammers. 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Check out what’s happening on Twitter feeds AU grad bleeds orange and blue across Auburn! @thegrim_REAPA They handing out free tu- ition at the gym? Everyone and their moth- KATe secKinger thing about it,’ and he said, ‘Well come to er is here conTrIbuTIng WrITer california, and I’ll work with you.’ About 10 You may not know him by name, but days later, I loaded my car and drove to cal- @issmealessis To the other Alexis in ABP, chances are you’ve seen him on the big ifornia. sorry I accidentally stole your bagel. Most- screen more times than you can count. From ly I’m sorry for me, though, because your ba- appearances in projects like “grey’s Anato- Q: What was it like to work on such an gel sucks. my,” “Transformers,” “Secondhand Lions” influential movie like “Dallas Buyers and, most recently, “Dallas buyers club,” Club?” @carrieculwell Apparently, my hometown is Michael o’neill is a 1974 Auburn graduate A: I could never have seen it coming. I was entirely submerged in floodwater. Looks like with a list of impressive credits to his name. on a plane trying to get back to birmingham it’s time to build a... Birmingdam (sorry) Though o’neill is a renowned Hollywood to see my family, and I got a call from my actor, he bleeds orange and blue as much agents who wanted to re-route me to new @savanna323 Listening to @bjnovak tonight now as he did during his time as an Auburn orleans to shoot this movie. I said, ‘Wait was like listening to my own inner monologue student. a minute, I haven’t seen my kids in three months. I’ve gotta get home,’ and they said, @beauskey Enough is enough, Sammie Q: You’re from Montgomery. Were you ‘Just read the script. As soon as I read that Coates. You’ve managed to get a picture an Auburn fan growing up? script, I knew I had to be apart of it. It’s a with every girl east of the Mississippi. A: I was. I was born into it. My dad took me very, very powerful story. It’s been a great to a [football] game. The first game I ever ride. I’ve made sure to enjoy it while I can. See something print-worthy or amusing on your saw was against Florida in 1958. It was love CONTRIBUTED BY MICHAEL O’NEILL before I knew it, I was ready to shoot my Twitter feed? Let us know @TheAUPlainsman. at first sight. Auburn grad Michael O’Neill recently appeared in first scene, and Matthew [McConaughey] the Oscar-winning film Dallas Buyers Club. was standing probably 12 feet from me and Q: Do you still follow Auburn football? I didn’t even recognize him. I was still wait- A: My wife and I try to get back for at least ing for him to come in. once I knew it was one or two games in the course of the year. him, I realized the commitment he had made PHOTO OF THE WEEK We try to bring our daughters when we can. [his dramatic weight loss] was pretty extraor- There are a lot of wonderful things happen- There’s something in the dinary, and I needed to make sure I brought ing at the university beyond athletics, too. currency in the Auburn the very best of what I could do to match up The campus to me is like a moving painting. family that makes us to this special project. It was incredibly grati- Whenever I’m there, it’s just so beautiful. fying to work on. It was alive, dangerous and There are such bright faces and bright lives different. A lot of people talk compelling. there, and I’m just in awe. about it, and I don’t know what the defining element Q: What advice would you give to the Au- Q: You went to Auburn in the 70s. What burn student body? was that like? is, but we’re all connected. A: The first thing that comes to mind is to A: It was an optimum time to be there. My —michAel O’neill be kind. There’s something in the currency freshman class was the first to use the Hal- A cTor in the Auburn family that makes us differ- ey center. That fall, there was a list of the ent. A lot of people talk about it, and I don’t former students who had been killed in ac- international convention in Indiana. The at- know what the defining element is, but we’re tion in Vietnam on the lawn. As I was leav- tendees there recorded the address. They all connected. ing [my senior year], people went streaking were from california and were doing inter- As I’m out in the world more, I’ve just across campus. It was a remarkable time. views with distinguished alumni from the en- learned to value simple kindness more–the gloria Steinem, Muhammad Ali and Dan tertainment industry. one of them was the ac- kindness where you befriend a stranger. As rather came and spoke. It was a tremendous tor that played the grandfather on ‘The Wal- much as anything for me, it’s also been per- experience. tons,’ a popular show in the 70s, and he was severance. I guess that’s the thing that I’d sort of iconic. He was a member of Lamb- recommend. I had more gumption than I had Q: You were an economics major. Eco- da chi at the university of chicago 50 years talent. I feel like those who are willing to per- nomics to professional acting is quite the earlier, and someone played that address for severe in whatever that pursuit is, even in the stretch. How did that happen? him, and he called me. face of doubt, will succeed. Doubt isn’t nec- A: Well, the way it happened is sort of un- I was at Auburn, and he literally called me essarily a bad thing–there isn’t much courage usual. I was a Lambda chi [Alpha] at Au- and said, ‘Son, I think you should try acting without fear, and there’s probably not much RAYE MAY / DESIGN EDITOR burn, and I had written an address for my na- before the corporate structure snaps you up,’ faith without doubt, but follow your desires Auburn students purchased and lit luminaria to promote can- tional fraternity, which I had delivered at an and I said, ‘Honestly… I don’t know any- as best you can.GRAND Persevere. be kind. cer OPENINGresearch and awareness at Relay for Life Saturday, April 5.

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