The Auburn Plainsman

A SPIRIT THAT IS NOT AFRAID Thursday, January 17, 2013 ThePlainsman.com Vol. 119, Issue 28, 16 Pages CAMPUS / A2 Return to CAMpus Cam Newton returns to finish degree

Lance Davis “Happy to see my man Cam tional championship in school SPOrtS WrIter back at AU this semester work- history and won the Heisman Cam Newton is back on ing toward his degree. #warea- trophy after a record-setting campus, and he’s not playing gle” season. around? Director of Auburn me- Newton was drafted first no pregnanCy Newton is enrolled at class- dia relations Kirk Sampson overall by the Carolina Pan- poLiCy? es at Auburn, AU officials con- said Newton is focusing on his thers in 2011, the NFL team auburn has no policy firmed to WSFA 12 News’ Sal- studies and trying to be a nor- with which he still plays. He to accomodate ly Pitts. He is working toward mal student. was named Offensive rookie pregnancies. getting his sociology degree. Newton attended Florida of the year and was selected to two students speak Photos of Newton in class and Blinn Community Col- play in the 2012 Pro Bowl. out. made the rounds on social me- lege in texas before enrolling the Panthers finished 7-9 dia. Head coach Gus malzahn, at Auburn. During his one- this season with Newton threw Courtesy of todd Van emst who was Newton’s offensive year stay at Auburn, Newton for 19 touchdowns and 12 in- Cam newton has returned to auburn to complete his degree in soci- COMMUNITY / A5 coordinator in 2010, tweeted, led the team to its second na- terceptions. ology. newton left in 2011 to pursue his nfL career. Student researches cooling system in NASA aircraft

Jessa Pease WrIter Naveenan thiagarajan’s former reCon flight aboard NASA’s Vomit sniper now at Comet gave wings to his ex- eamC periment when it was judged mark drye spent five to be the best at the American years in the marines Courtesy of aCre Society for Gravitational and and now he works in the capacity of acre will be 180 people in a 4800 sq. ft. build- Space research Conference in opelika. ing. New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 1. thiagarajan, Auburn doc- OUR VIEW / A7 toral student in mechani- Acre adds to fine cal engineering, worked in collaboration with Oregon State University to conduct his experiment at the John- dining downtown son Space Center in Houston, texas. the research conducted Chandler Jones “This Acre is going to be demonstrates an efficient liq- COmmUNIty rePOrter my little sustainable acre uid cooling system for space Auburn’s David Bancroft downtown,” Bancroft said. electronics where the liquid Courtesy of naVeenan will bring Auburn its new- “I’m going to have a garden is circulated by bubble mo- est fine dining experience on site. I’m going to have tion using surface modifica- naveenan thiagarajan, doctoral student in mechanical engineering, with his new Acre restau- fruit trees and peach trees.” tions, and not consuming any worked with oregon state students to research a cooling system for in auBurn we space electronics. trust? rant. Acre will also host its spacecraft power to cool. the board of Acre, located at 210 e. own toomer’s tree to bring “to prepare for the flight, “In its downward motion, “So if I do not design the trustees is close to Glenn Ave., broke ground even more of Auburn to the (thiagarajan) spent nine you start floating in the air- experiments properly, what appointing a new this week. new Acre. months building a whole ex- craft and that is when you would happen is something member. is there “Acre restaurant, we The capacity of Acre will perimental setup,” said Shush- start feeling zero gravity,” could come loose, and it enough diversity on went and bought an acre be 180 people and 4800 sq. il Bhavnani, Thiagarajan’s dis- Bhavnani said. “All the data would be floating around in the board? of land downtown. So we ft. building with two pati- sertation advisor and profes- he collected during that flight the air,” Thiagarajan said. “It named the restaurant os, one facing Glenn and sor. “It was very complicated was presented on his poster in could be disastrous.” Acre,” Bancroft said. another into a cobblestone and it took a lot effort.” New Orleans.” Logan Strid, graduate stu- Bancroft’s distinct style courtyard. After the flight thiagara- the experiment consist- dent at Oregon State Univer- SPORTS / B1 of cuisine will be the great- The courtyard will face a jan’s spent six months analyz- ed of 80 parabolic arcs in two sity, worked with thiagara- est appeal to Acre. row of retail shops topped ing the data. days, 40 arcs per day in a two- jan on the project and rode He graduated from Au- by three condos. “really that poster repre- hour period. The ride was like with him on the Vomit Com- burn in 2006 and began According to Bancroft, sents a year and a half of his a giant roller coaster, with et. Strid and Thiagarajan had working as executive Chef they are still in the market life,” Bhavnani said. many precautions to take in weekly video conferences of Amsterdam Café. for what those shops will Thiagarajan and his group preparation, Thiagarajan said. where they shared informa- He then moved to the AU hold, but one will be a local of collaborators flew for two Flying the Vomit Comet tion. Club as their Head Chef in coffee shop. days in Houston on NASA’s takes about one year of prep- “He’s really laid-back and 2011. Bancroft is working with aircraft that achieves zero aration at least to prepare the easy to work with, but he’s al- Bancroft will use local the development firm Dil- gravity flying in parabolic experiments because under ways got something in the farm fresh ingredients and worth Development. arcs, or by rising up to 38,000 zero-gravity anything set into back of his mind,” Strid said. will have a seasonal menu feet and plummeting down to motion keeps following the based around his garden. » See ACRE A2 1,500 feet in 20 seconds. same trajectory. » See NASA A2 reCruiting traiL Carl Lawson is one of auburn’s top recruits for 2012, but who AFD comes under fire after Turner’s demotion else has committed thus far? Chandler Jones to comment on the specifics of The assessment centers at- COmmUNIty rePOrter turners demotion. tempt to evaluate key perfor- INTRIGUE / B5 As if actually having to fight turner is being represented mance aspects of being a fire- fire wasn’t enough of a battle, we got a black by Julian mcPhillips of mcPhil- fighter. The AFD hires an out- Christopher turner from the “ lips Shinbaum, LLP in mont- side consultant to run the cen- Auburn Fire Department has president and still gomery. ter and outside personal for filed several equal employ- auburn doesn’t “you’ve got a 22, 23-year- evaluations. ment Opportunity Commis- even look like they old. this man here 47-years- “Those who prepare them- sion charges of alleged racial old, and he’s been there. Gave selves, sought education, who discrimination. up in the ‘70s, let his life,” Dowdell said. “He was have learned the business, turner has filed complaints alone the 2013. 20-21 when he came, now he’s learned the job and learned of both racial and age discrim- 47. He gave his life to the City of professionally,” Lamar said. —Arthur Dowdell “either through experience or dowdeLL ination. CIty COUNCILmemBer Auburn. This is how we reward According to the eeOC of- him. It’s terrible.” certification training and edu- tices. ficial charge of discrimination Dowdell said he met with cation, those people have pro- “We’ve got to change Au- filed by turner, turner made perience.” two retired African American gressed much faster in these burn, we gonna have to make claims of discrimination on a Following the original firefighters that support turn- organizations.” Auburn look like America,” Long standing class-wide basis. turner says charge, turner filed three er and his claims. Lamar first worked for the Dowdell said. “ We got a Black tradition there has not been an African more additional charges, in- “Any time there’s a situation department in 1980–1984 president and still Auburn How long has American promoted to a su- cluding a seperate charge for like that, because it does in- when he stopped to attend Au- doesn’t even look like they up auburn been pervisory position in the last the retaliation response to his volve personnel, we can’t com- burn University until 1985. La- in the 70s let alone the 2013. affiliated with oak fifteen years. first complaints. turner was ment,” said Lee Lamar, chief of mar has worked full time for Students, black and white are trees? turner claims he felt per- demoted from his position of the Fire Department. the Department and held ev- getting along, they walking to- sonally discriminated when Lieutenant to firefighter and According to Lamar, pro- ery position since then. gether, they going together, younger white employees were experienced a pay cut of $300 motional practices are based Dowdell is demanding and here it is in Auburn we’ve promoted to Lieutenant over a month. out of formal written tests and change. He wants to see Au- got this old cliché of good ole him despite his “extensive ex- The fire department refused assessment centers. burn use different hiring prac- boy system.” Campus A2 The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, January 17, 2013

DUI ARRESTS IN THE CITY OF AUBURN JAN. 8 – JAN. 16, 2013 CRIME REPORTS FOR JAN. 8 – JAN. 16, 2013 ■ Ronald Weekley, 67, Auburn Tuesday, Jan. 8, 11:42 a.m. on East Magnolia Avenue Jan. 8 – Lakeview Drive Jan. 10 – North Gay Street Jan. 14 – Biggio Drive ■ Morgan McAbee, 19, Winter Park, Fla. Harassment Report Third-degree burglary of a laptop, Theft of a cellphone, wallet, debit Wednesday, Jan. 9, 11:54 p.m. on Aspen Heights Playstation 3, Wii and BluRays be- cards and credit cards between 8 - Lane Jan. 8 – East Glenn Avenue tween 2:30 - 6 p.m. 8:40 p.m. ■ Carrleigh Partee, 20, Memphis Tenn. Auto breaking and entering between Thursday, Jan. 10, 2:25 a.m. at Cox Street and West 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Jan. 11 – South College Street Jan. 15 – North College Street Magnolia Avenue Third-degree criminal mischief be- Third-degree theft of property of a ■ Colton Kelley, 21, Colquitt, Ga. Jan. 9 – North Donahue Drive tween 11:15 - 11:20 p.m. necklace between 2:35 - 2:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 12:06 a.m. at South College Street Third-degree criminal trespass be- and South Donahue Drive tween 1 - 1:30 p.m Jan. 12 – South College Street Third-degree theft of DVDs, a tooth- ■ Mary Moreno, 22, Jacksonville, Fla. Jan. 9 – West Magnolia Avenue — Reports provided by Auburn Friday, Jan. 11, 10:33 a.m. on LCSO brush and Hello Kitty cover between Department of Public Safety Third-degree theft of U.S. currency 1:30 - 1:50 p.m. ■ William Martin, 41, Auburn between 4:30 - 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 3:45 a.m. on Birch Circle Jan. 13 – Lem Morrison Drive ■ Kaitlin Reed, 21, Cincinnati, Ohio Jan. 10 – West Magnolia Avenue Harassment Report. Saturday, Jan. 12, 3:04 a.m. on Wire Road Third-degree criminal mischief be- tween 3:42 - 3:48 a.m. ■ Paciano Monje, 52, Auburn Jan. 13 – West Magnolia Avenue Saturday, Jan. 12, 6:58 p.m. on Webster Road Auto breaking and entering between 2 - 4:30 a.m. No policy for student mothers available at Auburn Becky Hardy ing to get some classes medically CAmPus EdiTor withdrawn because [the university] some students do not just have ex- wasn’t really accommodating with ams and attendance to worry about. all of that,” Hall said. “i’m a good stu- For Lauren Litchfield, recent Auburn dent and i usually make good grades, alumna and mother of a two-year- so i’m trying to get the board to with- old daughter, and Grace Hall, se- draw those classes, but i don’t know if nior in communications and moth- i’ll get it or not.” er of an 18-month-old daughter, they Litchfield was on the luckier side also have to worry about caring for a when dealing with her teachers. young child. “When i went to go take one of my When Litchfield found out she finals, one of my teachers said i need- was pregnant the may after her fresh- ed to fail the final to get a B and that man year at Auburn, she immediate- i deserve not to take the final,” Litch- ly started planning around the preg- field said. “it was just one less thing nancy. for me to worry about especially “i had to figure that out all on my since my daughter was in the hospital own and just research,” Litchfield fighting for her life. The fact that one said. “There’s not much informa- teacher said taking the final didn’t tion that you can just find. i just had matter and finishing her class is silly to pull from a bunch of different re- compared to a child that’s two hours sources.” away that can’t breathe was amazing.” Litchfield was able to pull off grad- The university at this time does uating a semester early because of her not offer any policy or formal support academic advisor. groups for expecting students or stu- “she was a huge help, generally be- dents with children. cause she just cared and she was a if any groups have formed they are mom, other advisors are not like that,” all informal. Litchfield said. “People just sit and talk about Although Litchfield got lucky with any number of things like how you her advisor, not all expecting stu- get your child to sleep at night,” said dents will have that experience be- donna sollie, assistant provost for cause there is no set policy on stu- Women’s initiatives. “There is not an dents expecting a child, whether they official advisor, but someone from the are the mother or the father. women’s resource center will kind of “i had one teacher that was going help to facilitate.” by university stuff and she was really Litchfield and Hall met through strict and wouldn’t doing anything for mutual friends, but it would have me,” Hall said. been better to have a formal support Hall is currently having troubles group on campus, Litchfield said. getting in the classes that she needs “i love my friends,” Litchfield said. and the university is not making any “They were so supportive through the exceptions for her situation. whole thing, but they still don’t have “[The university] knows that i have a child, so they still don’t get it. As KATHERinE MCCAHEy / ASSiSTAnT PHOTO EDiTOR a little girl that i am trying to get out much as they’re supportive, at the end Lauren Litchfield, pictured with her 2 year old daughter, Ava Hayes, speaks out about the trials and joys of being a mother while of school for,” Hall said. “i’m not sure of the day they don’t understand that attending school before graduating last December. Litchfield graduted a semester early with a degree in marketing. if i’m going to get in those classes, and i can’t talk to them how i talk to Kath- if that’s the case then i’ll have to stay ryn — another student with a daugh- his CosAm building, pick him up and dents or graduate students with chil- ing to benefit its students with these another semester and pay for child- ter — and Grace.” drive around campus to then drop me dren include, insurance policies for issues. care three or four times a week for an- Auburn also does not offer marital off at class. i was late so many times.” children and dependents, parking “i hate to say to put rules in place, other semester.” housing on campus, which could of- Auburn’s Women’s resource Cen- spots, traveling to school, day care, but there should be a policy,” Litch- Although both mothers excelled fer easier transportation opportuni- ter works with different organiza- support groups, making the parent field said. “my situation’s different in their classes before and after their ties to student parents. tions across campus, including the group official, Parent’s Bill of rights because me and my husband were pregnancies, there was no guarantee “it would have been easier campus- graduate student organization, Gso, and resources. both students. We both had to get when they came back, after taking a wise,” Litchfield said. “[my husband which held a forum on concerns of Although some organizations are the classes. if the guy is supporting semester off, that their professors had and i] had a situation where on every graduate students. taking notice to students with these the child his schedule is just as im- to understand their situation. Tuesday and Thursday we had to lit- The list of needs the Gso will try issues on campus, the undergradu- portant. if a teacher doesn’t want to “i’m actually in the process of try- erally pick [my daughter] up and go to to address for pregnant graduate stu- ate program at Auburn still has noth- switch his class that’s a problem.”

ACRE meats and hanging meats, NASA The Auburn Plainsman in the winter times hanging » From A1 » From A1 255 Heisman Dr., Suite 1111, AU Student Center hams. And just kind of bring- Auburn, AL 36849 ing back some of the culture Newsroom - 334 844 9108 Advertising - 334 844 4130 “His style for cooking that has been void.” “He’s always working on Editor - Robert E. Lee Account Representatives and our style of building are Bancroft takes on this en- something. Managing Editor - Nathan Simone Lauren Darmanin somewhat similar,” Found- deavor with his family. They When you ask him a ques- Community Kathryn Holladay er michael dilworth said. help him with planning, con- tion he’s always got some Editor - Sydney Callis “There’s a casualness to it. tracts and to Bancroft has number or some figure he Reporter - Chandler Jones Senior Designers We use a lot of reclaimed become a family project. knows. Writer - Abigail O’Brien Whitney Potts materials and a lot of natu- “All of these people on my “He’s really prepared all Campus Ashley Selby ral materials, kind of a rus- team are also Auburn Alum,” the time, but he’s really a Editor - Becky Hardy Reporter - Corey Arwood Junior Designers tic elegance type of flavor to Bancroft said. “There are personable guy at the same Writer - Kailey Miller Caitlin Piery the interior finishes into the over 14 Alumni in my family time so it’s really easy to Writer - Austin Lankford Zoya Zinger style of our construction.” from Auburn. Everybody in work with him.” Intrigue The bar-lounge will boast my family feels drawn and is Thiagarajan is a hard Editor - Elizabeth Wieck Distribution a 24-foot vaulted ceiling and tugging at their heartstrings working person and remains Reporter - Anna Beth Jager Austin Haisten use cypress wood from Ban- to get this project. Because cheerful when working on Reporter - Caitlin Wagenseil Jacob Mueller Writer - Kelsey Davis Justin McCroskey croft’s family farm. they know when they come research, Bhavnani said. Sports “We’re using a bunch back from the games they’ll General Manager & Thiagarajan has the ideal Editor - John Burns Advertising Director wood raptors, wood beams know they have their place.” temperament of a graduate Reporter - Will Gaines and that style,” Bancroft said. Bancroft hails from san student and research assis- Reporter - Andrew Yawn Judy Riedl “The kitchen is going to be Antonio and draws on his tant, Bhavnani said. Writer - Ethan Brady (334) 844-9101 an open floor plan where roots in his cooking. Even if the experiment Writer - Lance Davis [email protected] you can sit at a bar at the “People that went to my would have failed, Thiaga- Opinions [email protected] kitchen. it’s literally going to middle school and high rajan’s would have experi- Editor - Zeke Turrentine Editorial Adviser be a wrap-around bar that school will probably laugh enced microgravity and zero Photo you can sit at and watch the and say he was always cook- gravity. Editor - Raye May Austin Phillips Photographer - Katherine McCahey (334) 844-9108 kitchen.” ing Texas style barbecue, “so that was very inter- Design [email protected] Bancroft restaurant is brisket and smoking ribs, esting and i am even hap- Editor - Rachel Suhs designed to cultivate the dear meat and sausage,” pier that the experiment Graphic artist - Emily Brett Office Manager southern atmosphere of Au- Bancroft said. “At that point worked,” Thiagarajan said. Online Kim Rape burn and foster the open ex- it was a hobby. Before i’d go “To know that the exper- Editor - Dustin Schrader (334) 844-4130 change found in cooking. to baseball practice all day i’d iment came off good and to Multimedia editor - Daniel Oramas [email protected] Webmaster - Zach McSwain “i want people to see what throw a brisket on the smok- go on to present and know The Auburn Plainsman is published in print we were doing,” Bancroft er, go to baseball practice, that people recognize your Special Sections weekly every Thursday. We can be found online said. “i wanted them to in- come back four hours later work, it is satisfying to say Editor - Melody Kitchens at ThePlainsman.com. teract. seeing us smoking and it’d be ready.” the least,” Thiagarajan said. Thursday, January 17, 2013 The Auburn Plainsman Campus A3 New exercise program available to students with disabilities

Eva Woghiren “There are few machines, for about a year now.” WriTEr such as the NUSTEP bikes The Office of Accessibili- For several years now an that are specifically made for ty at Auburn helps to accom- under-the-radar program the disabled as well as the modate students and staff called the Adaptive Fitness hand bike which helps with with disabilities to make Au- Program has been offered at the shoulders and upper ex- burn an easier environment Auburn. The exercise pro- tremity use,” said Ford Dyke, to live in. They also play a gram is for students, faculty machine assistant. part in the people who attend and graduates with disabili- The participants are not the Monday, Wednesday and ties. trained, but more assisted Friday workouts. The program is linked to by Dyke who recently came Newest participant, Bran- the Department of Kinesiol- to Auburn two semesters ago don Wilson, said they in- ogy, which was first started for his masters in Kinesiolo- formed him of this opportu- by Dr. Wang, a biomechanics gy. nity. professor. When Dyke asked his advi- “From what i have seen Larry Dalrymple, staff sor Dr. Wadsworth for oppor- i will definitely be in here member in the Department tunities on campus she intro- Monday, Wednesday and of Entomology and Plant Pa- duced him to Nancy Gell, for- Friday,” Wilson said. “i only thology, has worked with the mer assistant of the program. have an hour so i have to hit exercise program ever since “This past summer Nan- it h a rd .” it started 14 years ago. cy trained me on how to use Franklin Butts a retired “i find all of the machines the equipment and showed Auburn graduate is a veter- to be very helpful,” Dalrym- me the ropes and i took over an to the machines in room ple said. from there,” Dyke said. 1129, working with them for The purpose of the class is Several of the people that seven years. to help the students with dis- take part in this program “The program has helped abilities stay strong and fit have been coming for sever- me to get around in my despite their disability. Al- al years now. wheelchair better by build- though all the machines in “Every once in a while i see ing strength in my triceps,” the room are not specifical- someone new come in,” said Butts said. ly made for students with Linda Barresi, employee in The group meets Monday, disabilities they have trans- the Electrical and Computer Wednesday and Friday from KATHERINE MCCHAEY / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR formed room 1129 to accom- Engineering Department. “i 5 – 6 p.m. in the Coliseum Jon Morris, sophomore, bench-pressing while his friend, Woody Thornton, spots him for safety. modate the participants. have been coming on and off room 1129. Auburn’s King Week brings recognition to service and history

Kailey Miller dividuals to see if they can be a solution to this ongoing dilem- 200. Attendance varies for the other events, depending on the day. CAMPUS rEPOrTEr ma,” said Joyce Thomas-Vinson, program administrator for stu- The committee is already planning King Week for next year. With Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaching, the memory of dent engagement and service learning. “We try to have it worked out at least nine months in advance,” King’s teachings and service is strong in the hearts of the Auburn This office is responsible for helping to institutionalize diver- Thomas-Vincent said. community. Thursday, Jan. 17 –Friday, Jan. 25, Auburn is hosting sity at Auburn and this will be the seventh year that King Week AuburnServes has a network of 140 non-profit agencies that King Week. has taken place. work with Auburn students. “The week-long series of programs are planned to commemo- The week will begin with the AuburnServes Volunteer Fair in There will be at least 20 different agencies at the Volunteer Fair rate the legacy and leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” said the Student Center. Shirley Sherrod, author of “Courage to Hope: at the beginning of King Week. Paulette Dilworth, assistant vice president for access and com- How i Stood up to the Politics of Fear,” will be speaking Monday “Duty to country knows only three colors: red, white and blue, munity initiatives. at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. and those who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Dr. King would have turned 83 on Tuesday, Jan. 15 if he were There will be a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Scholarship Forces have truly served us all and earned the honored title of alive today. breakfast Monday morning and later that day a community-wide ‘veteran’,” Dilworth said. “King never served in the military, but “Now more than ever, we all as members of the national com- day of community service will be held. he commanded an army of Americans dedicated to fulfilling our munity must take to heart Dr. King’s teachings to work together A birthday celebration for King will take place on Friday, Jan. country’s highest ideal that all men and all women are created to achieve this dream,” Dilworth said. 25. These events have been organized by Thomas-Vincent and her e qu al .” King Week is for students, faculty, alumni and the community. office. Thomas-Vincent expects the turnout to be good, especial- For more information on King Week, visit https://cws.auburn. “it is a learning opportunity as well as an opportunity for in- ly for the breakfast on Monday, which typically draws a crowd of edu/aci/Kingweek or call 334-844-5042 . UPC Presents

Movie night Open mic night ”The Perks of Being a Wallflower” Tuesday, January 22 AUSC Starbucks Wednesday, January 23 7:00 p.m. Foy Auditorium 7:00 PM

Cooking workshop Soups & Sandwiches Thursday, January 24 5:30 PM Kenan Thompson *Must sign up in AUSC Suite 3130 to participate Tuesday, January 29 Auburn Arena For Event Information: www.auburn.edu/UPC 7:00 PM (334)-844-4788 or follow us on Facebook and Twitter @Auburn UPC *AU Student ID required for entry* Opinions A7 Thursday, January 17, 2013 ThePlainsman.com Opinions THE PLAINSMAN POLL Our View Vote at ThePlainsman.com Bored of Trustees The odds of a quarter com- white. Alabama has the sixth sue?” to which no one said ing up with heads just once highest proportion of black it was. He said, “We do have in seventeen flips are less residents at over a quarter of a policy in our state of inclu- than one percent. It’s about a the population. siveness, and we try to make hundredth of one percent ac- Right now one black mem- sure on all boards of trustees tually. But Auburn’s board of ber sits on Auburn’s board of that we have diversity, and trustees selection commit- 14 trustees. we already do on the Auburn tee managed to do almost Because of the recent board.” just that. changes to the nomination If by “we already do” he Just one woman is on the process, we do at least have means that he is satisfied short list of seventeen candi- a lot more information avail- with the one trustee of col- dates for the two opening po- able on how the trustees are or and the two current fe- sitions. selected than we did in the male trustees (and these two Of course, an interview not-so-distant past. That was groups overlap) on the board process is not just flipping a good move that now has of 14, then his comment must coins and the odds weren’t made it easier to shed fur- raise questions of his serious- exactly 50/50 to begin with. ther light on the process, but ness towards inclusivity. Of the 101 candidates pri- that light will inherently find Auburn as a universi- or to the field being whittled other areas that need im- ty and a city stands out in down, 93 were men, which provement. Diversity is our state for being a place means men were chosen at one of them. RAcheL SUhS/DeSign eDiToR where people from all over about a one in six clip, and To pass to the final in- the country and world come women, just one in eight. terview round candidates of the other male candidates rect,” following that with “you to learn, grow and work to- And although the appli- had to have their application had their applications pulled can make anything an issue.” gether. People come from Tweet of the Week cation process did not make pulled and recommended by by all five committee mem- We say this is a real issue, places like Turkey, Brazil and candidates’ race readily avail- at least one of the five mem- bers. not one that is made up by South Korea to mold Auburn able, a quick online search of bers of the selection com- Committee member Jim- people who are too “political- into what it is. All students, BREAKING: Brent Mus- the remaining candidates mittee, who are all men. The my Rane said after the field ly correct.” staff and faculty of all back- burger selflessly volun- shows each one with photos one female nominee, Melis- was narrowed, “I’m not run- Bentley asked the commit- grounds do their part. It’d be teered to find out whether on their company website sa Herkt, had her application ning for political office, and tee about only having one fe- nice if our board of trustees @_KatherineWebb is real or public personal profile is pulled by one member. Four I’m not very politically cor- male nominee, “Is that an is- reflected this. or not. -@DanDrezner Her View Obama lacks any effective leadership skills

tion created leave me ques- be the standard plan of action ready to deal with the conse- creasing another 50 percent Obama needs to step up Sydney Callis tioning his true leadership for the president and his team. quences of their decisions, ac- over the next four years. and accept responsibility, ac- COMMuNITy eDITOR ability. If something does not go their tions and in some cases, inac- The pay raises garnered at- countability and the conse- NeWS@ In dealing with the fiscal way, they find someone else tions. tention and disapproval from quences of his addiction to big THePLAINSMAN.COM cliff Obama displayed the to blame and go to the media I have yet to see Obama many, even some in Congress. spending. traits of a terrific communi- with it. In this case, everything demonstrate any of the quali- There is a group of Congress Sadly, it seems like all of our ty organizer, but not a leader of negative about the fiscal cliff ties of a true leader. members calling for legisla- national leaders are happy to It is not even Inauguration the country. situation is the Republicans’ In the midst of the fiscal cliff tion the removal of the raises. ride their big spending train Day, and I am already disap- ego and pride appear to fault. crisis talks, Obama managed It appears the president is into America’s financial obliv- pointed. have subverted leadership and True leaders do not use to find enough money in this happy to reward failure while ion. The citizens of the united resulted in a deal that raised blame as a tool to create suc- dismal economy to issue an the rest of America must earn During his first term, States decided to give Pres. the taxes of every single Amer- cess. executive order granting raises their small raises by working Obama seemed to blame ev- Obama another four years to ican. True leaders accept the re- to Congress, Vice President Joe hard every day. ery problem in America on his demonstrate some leadership, As if that were not bad sponsibility of making diffi- Biden and other various feder- Why should government predecessor. make a difference and fol- enough, the fiscal cliff deal cult, though often not popular, al officials. leaders, Democrat and Repub- I’m interested to see whom low through on his campaign does almost nothing to curb decisions that will help our na- He gave pay raises to the lican, who appear to be unable he is going to place the blame promises. America’s problem with over- tion thrive. very people who cannot work to lead our Nation out of debt on now. The last four years Well, we will just have to see spending. True leaders absorb the in- together to find rational solu- ever be given a raise? were all him. how that works out because However, that is not the puts and considerations of tions while accepting a Fiscal To top the whole fiscal cliff Being a leader is easy during the indications do not look president’s fault. According countless advisors and devise Cliff solution that literally rais- situation off, instead of sign- good times. The true measure good. to him, it is the Republicans’ solutions. es taxes on every single Amer- ing the deal before the dead- of a leader comes during diffi- Obama’s handling of the fis- fault. True leaders are account- ican and does nothing to pre- line, Obama decides he would cult times, and so far Obama cal cliff crisis and the legisla- Blaming others appears to able for their decisions and are vent our Nation’s debt from in- rather fly to Hawaii. has not measured up.

His View NFL passions ramp up with Super Bowl trip on line

Robert e whether it be friends com- ate the NFL, this weekend can the first time against the San go to the Super Bowl wasn’t field goal range to make a 49- Lee plaining that it’s just a bunch be an exception. Fransisco 46‘ers, and regard- enough, yard attempt and send the Se- eDITOR-IN-CHIeF of overpaid athletes or that All four teams remaining less of how much flak Atlan- Falcons tight end Tony Gon- ahawks packing. eDITOR@ the passion is lacking because in the playoffs, the Falcons, ta has taken over the course zalez has played in the league Moments like this are what THePLAINSMAN. COM they are paid to simply play a 49‘ers, Patriots and Ravens, of the season, playing in Atlan- for 16 season, but just won his the NFL playoffs are known game, both of which I find to are certain to showcase every- ta is a comfort zone that many first playoff game last weekend for, and expect many more to be interesting considering the thing they have left. teams in the NFL don’t have. against the Seahawks. come this weekend and in the If watching a college foot- time and effort it takes to even With only one game away The Patriots are in famil- Any idea how bad he wants SuperBowl. ball game is equivalent to a be considered an NFL pros- from arguably the most cov- iar territory however, facing a ring? So after church and spend- breathtaking, family filled ex- pect. eted championship in the the Baltimore Ravens for what Signs adorning the phrase ing time with the family, watch perience, then an NFL game is Some of us could work out world, why would a player, or seems like a recurring game “Do it for Tony” were clustered what the NFL has to offer and watching the family play after all we wanted, eat right for team, not play to the best of for the AFC championship throughout the Georgia Dome ask yourself how you would they have grown up. years and still not be qualified their ability? each season. last Sunday, and it was only fit- feel if you were playing for a I often hear various mis- to be an NFL player. The Falcons are hosting an All four teams will play their ting that Gonzalez made the fi- trip to the SuperBowl. conceptions about the NFL, So even if you don’t appreci- NFC championship game for socks off, and if motivation to nal catch to put the Falcons in Board of Trustees needsLetters to the more editor women involved

Last Monday, Auburn uni- nee out of 101 deserved an op- nominating committee mem- is to continue to maintain its levels of the academic spec- look at the 101 applications versity officials announced portunity to advance to the in- ber, responded in part by say- status as a world renowned in- trum, women must have an and select highly qualified that 17 applicants were select- terview stage of the process. ing “I’m not very politically stitution of higher education, opportunity to sit at the gov- women to advance to the next ed for the second round of the AL.com reported that Gov- correct.” then it must have a diverse erning table. Not for the sake phase of the process. In fact, as nomination process to deter- ernor Robert Bentley, himself This issue is not about po- group of trustees at the helm of just having a female, but a student at Auburn university, mine Auburn’s next two mem- a conservative, Tea Party can- litical correctness. Diversity to lead the university into the to enhance and enrich Au- I demand no less. bers of the Board of Trustees. didate elected in the Repub- among our Board of Trustees 21st century. burn university. Diverse ideas, The list included 16 worthy lican wave of 2010, asked the should not be an impediment, At a time when female stu- backgrounds, and perspec- Jacob Dean men and one, yes that’s cor- all-Caucasian male nominat- obstacle or a technicality. If dents comprise 49 percent of tives are necessary to govern a Auburn university Student rect, only one woman. I have ing committee about the lack anything, it should be a point the Auburn university student broad student body. Government Association an extremely hard time believ- of gender diversity among the of pride and an opportunity to body and nationwide women I implore the nominating Senator ing that only one female nomi- nominees. Gaines Thomas, a improve our school. If Auburn outnumber men at nearly all committee to take a second junior, political science

The Editorial Board Mailing Address Submissions Policy ROBeRT e. Lee Dustin Shrader John Burns Auburn Student Center The Auburn Plainsman welcomes letters from students as The opinions of The Auburn Plainsman staff are restrict- ONLINe eDITOR SPORTS eDITOR editor-in-Chief Suite 1111H well as from faculty, administrators, alumni and those not ed to these pages. This editorial is the majority opinion affiliated with the University. Letters must be submitted be- of the 12-member editorial board and are the official opin- Auburn, AL 36849 Nathan Simone Daniel Oramas elizabeth Weick fore 4:30 p.m. on the Monday for publication. Letters must ion of the newspaper. The opinions expressed in columns MuLTIMeDIA eDITOR INTRIGue eDITOR MANAGING eDITOR Contact include the author’s name, address and phone number for and letters represent the views and opinions of their indi- verification, though the name of the author may be with- Zeke Turrentine Sydney Callis Raye May vidual authors and do not necessarily reflect the Auburn Phone 334–844–4130 held upon request. Submission may be edited for gram- University student body, faculty, administration or Board OPINIONS eDITOR COMMuNITy eDITOR PHOTO eDITOR Email [email protected] mar and/or length. of Trustees. Bianca Seward Becky Hardy Rachel Suhs COPy eDITOR CAMPuS eDITOR DeSIGN eDITOR Community A5 Thursday, January 17, 2013 ThePlainsman.com Community Award-winning author to read at Gnu’s Room Anna Claire Conrad like he did before.” Writer Although Barton drew Local author and teacher most of his inspiration from Marlin Barton will be reading his own experiences with stu- excerpts from his newest nov- dents at Mt. Meigs that re- el, “The Cross Garden” on Sat- semble the main character in raye maye / Photo eDitor urday, Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. at The his novel, James is not based JCsm will house “Bauhaus twenty-21” until saturday, may 4, 2013. Gnu’s room. off of any one particular indi- According to tina tatum, vidual. owner of the Gnu’s room “He’s an amalgam of a lot and director of Gnu’s Art inc., of the students i’ve known International photography events like this reading and there,” Barton said. other events hosted for the tatum said she had the stu- public such as live music per- dents in mind when she de- formances and film screen- cided to host live readings at ings came about when she her store. exhibition Bauhaus twenty-21 took over as the owner five “i feel that it would be ben- and a half years ago. eficial to the students of the “A lot of places just have University and members of signings, and they don’t have the Auburn community to readings, but we feel that it’s come and listen to Alabama makes its home in Auburn important to engage the folks authors and get the chance to that come,” tatum said. “Our meet with them,” tatum said. mission is to provide a venue Diamone Scott, sophomore Jordan Dale act with and manipulate. raphers, historians and any- day, people think photogra- for these kinds of events for in graphic design and english, Writer “We’ll have to train the one with an interest in strong phy is all about moving your the community.” said she enjoys supporting lo- Unlike most fine art exhi- guards that it’s okay to touch, design are encouraged to at- finger up and down,” Wat- tatum said she also pro- cal artists and authors . bitions, if one reached out to but they’ll have to relearn to tend. kinson said. “Hopefully this motes local art and literature “i think it’s critical for stu- touch the upcoming pieces stop people once the exhi- “i already knew the work of workshop will show them in her store through events dents at the University to get at the Jule Collins Smith Mu- bition is over,” said Dennis the rural Studio, so i was re- there’s more to consider.” The such as readings. involved in the arts of this seum, they would not have to Harper, curator of collections ally keen that it worked out,” workshop will address how to “i think that people need to community,” Scott said. “Au- worry about a security guard and exhibitions at the muse- Watkinson said. tell stories visually through know that there is a lot of tal- burn has a lot to offer as far as tackling them. um. in an effort to replicate Po- photography and discuss ent in our state and especial- artwork and literature goes, “Bauhaus twenty-21: An Auburn University is the lapan film, Watkinson’s pho- the story-telling tactics Wat- ly in this region, and i hope and The Gnu’s room is a great Ongoing Legacy,” which fea- first venue in the United tography favors black, white kinson uses in his own ex- that people take advantage place to become immersed in tures the work of photog- States to host the Bauhaus and blue tones with large hibitions. Harper recom- of this opportunity,” tatum those things.” rapher Gordon Watkinson, twenty-21 exhibition. More grain and texture that he uses mends that those interested said. “[Barton] is an excellent Barton said, college stu- opens on Jan. 25, 2013. than eight countries have software to help create. Pola- in the worship should rSVP writer, and this will be a great dents will be able to relate According to Watkinson’s hosted the exhibition since its pan was a film that Polaroid through eventbrite as seating event for the community.” to the characters of his novel website, the Bauhaus archi- conception in 2009. discontinued after its file for is limited. For the past 16 years, Bar- and its plot. tecture school began in Ger- “it was Auburn’s architec- bankruptcy in 2001. “My goal with ‘Bauhaus ton has taught creative writ- “My intentions as a writ- many in 1919 and endeavored ture and design school’s very the museum will host an twenty-21: An Ongoing Lega- ing, fiction and poetry at the er are serious, and i want to to provide solutions for de- fine tradition that drew Wat- opening reception on Thurs- cy’ is to start a conversation Mt. Meigs juvenile facility in explore human nature in an sign problems in urban plan- kinson,” said Charlotte Hen- day, Jan. 24, followed by a about the meaning of good Montgomery, Ala.; a career honest way,” Barton said. “i ning, housing and utilitarian drix, print and didgital media workshop at 6 p.m. by Wat- design and the legacy of mod- that has heavily influenced hope college students, partic- mass-production. Bauhaus, producer at JCSM. kinson. ernism from between the his most recent work. ularly english majors or peo- which means house for build- Marilyn Laufer, Director of “With digital cameras to- world wars,” Watkinson said. “i know that if i hadn’t ple in the liberal arts, will ap- ing, was an influential part of the Jule Collins Smith Muse- taught at Mt. Meigs i never preciate the work. Plus, one of the modernism movement in um, said she believed that the would have written this nov- the main characters is young, architecture, and featured de- exhibition would be a good fit el,” Barton said. and i think college-aged stu- signs for buildings that em- for the museum and for Au- According to Barton, dents will be able to identify braced technology with limit- burn University. “The Cross Garden” is about with the challenges he faces.” ed ornamentation. Harper hopes to engage his 16-year-old protagonist Barton also said he hopes “i try to connect the dots faculty, students and the com- James who has been released “The Cross Garden” will speak between the past and present, munity in architecture and from a juvenile detention fa- to people’s spirits in some not only as an advocate of the modern architecture with this cility, goes back home and way. Bauhaus and modernism, but exhibit. struggles to not fall back into “People who read fiction to show how the legacy of well “everything we buy and old habits. and poetry come to it because thought out design solutions walk around and touch that “One question is if he’s go- they want to be engaged and can influence our everyday is made, didn’t just spring out ing to stay out of trouble or moved by the story,” Barton life,” Watkinson said. of the air, it is thought up and not,” Barton said. “There’s an- said. “i think all good liter- Watkinson uses his pho- designed by artists and engi- other character that is a fa- ature helps us explore who tography as a mediator be- neers and designers,” Harp- ther figure for him who has we are as people and helps tween the 20th-21st centuries. er said. been dating [James’] moth- us understand our place in A unique feature of the ex- While the majority of the er by the name of Nathan. the world. So, if anything i’ve hibition is reproductions of audience may be members Courtesy of Dam/foto: fritz PhilliP He tries to keep the boy out written helps the reader do lamps and furniture that the of the architecture school, or Gordon Watkinson is the photographer behind Bauhaus twen- of trouble, but, of course, that a little bit, then maybe audience is expected to inter- the rural Studio, any photog- ty-21: an ongoing legacy. [James] gets into trouble just i’ve done my job as a writer.” New restaurant brings more spice to downtown Auburn

Sydney Callis weeks to get it balanced cor- be able to get a 42-ounce mar- COMMUNity eDitOr rectly with the acidity and garita at other restaurants. Bringing new spice to each taco is sweetness.” you can’t get that here, howev- Downtown Auburn, tacori- “ reeves said tacorita does er you will get a quality prod- ta is dishing out new fla- completely unique. not have a freezer because it uct that you won’t find any- vors. all of the sauces, places an importance on serv- where else for that price.” the staff at tacorita ing all foods and drinks fresh. Greg Bradshaw, owner of worked tirelessly Christmas all of the things that “Nothing is ever frozen,” Mellow Mushroom, always eve and Christmas, to open- we offer are unique. reeves said. “Our market fish wanted to open a taco restau- the restaurant Wednesday, you get a lot of rotates all the time. This week- rant, reeves said. Dec. 26, 2012. end we did a swordfish. We’ve “He had an idea that he “it was sad that i didn’t different things to done seared mahi mahi, tuna wanted a quality taco shop get to be with my own fam- choose from.” and salmon right now. We’ve with the best margaritas you ily,” said Brittney Gayle, em- —Brittney Gayle done a trigger fish and red can get anywhere,” reeves ployee at tacorita and se- eMPLOyee snapper.” said. “it was his dream project nior in art. “it was cool the seafood is brought for a long time.” though because we all have in fresh daily and the juices reeves said tacorita is dif- become our own little fami- pressed daily. ferent from other Mexican ly. it was definitely a learn- the state for mixology, is the “it’s all original,” Gayle restaurants in and around Au- ing experience.” bartender at tacorita. said. “it’s all good. it’s fantas- burn because they focus on Located across the street “Most people don’t like tic. even the queso is made one thing: tacos. from Quixotes, tacorita margaritas because they in house. i can’t get over how “The other Mexican restau- serves a wide variety of ta- haven’t had a good margarita,” good the food is. i’m kind of rants in town, when you go to cos. The menu features cheesy reeves said. “They’ve had re- obsessed with the food. i go the kitchen you can get a wide chicken tacos, fish tacos, bris- ally bad mixers or just drinks there whenever i’m not work- variety of food,” reeves said. ket tacos, tempeh tacos and not in balance. Whereas here, i n g .” “However, it’s not as much many more. we want to make sure every- Prices at tacorita start at about the guest. Here, service raye may / Photo eDitor Appetizers, soups, salads thing is fresh juice. everything $2.50. House margaritas are $5 is number one.” tacorita features a full bar along with various taco flavors. and a children’s menu are also is about fresh juices.” and seasonal specials, which The restaurant has its own included in the menu. There the bar serves beer, spe- rotate all the time according smoker to make brisket for Mexican instead of American- “each taco is complete- is something for everyone at cialty drinks and a variety of to reeves, are $6. some of the tacos. i z e d .” ly unique,” Gayle said. “All of tacorita. flavors of margaritas. “No other place in town “We will not do a ground Gayle said she thinks the sauces, all of the things Caleb reeves, a senior in “i came up with my own can you get freshly squeezed beef taco,” reeves said. “it’s people should come expe- that we offer are unique. you hotel and restaurant manage- sour mix recipe,” reeves said. juices for the price that we of- against our religion, shall we rience the food at tacorita get a lot of different things to ment and ranked second in “i worked on it for about six fer,” reeves said. “you might say. it’s more authentic style because it is different. choose from.” Community A6 The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, January 17, 2013 City of Auburn devises new system for utility bills

Kelsey Davis side and also for the citizens,” Dorton said. WriTer After the system is implemented, if a cus- City of Auburn’s Water Works Board will be tomer calls in with a question or complaint, updating its 10-12 year old software system of “it’s the same concept, but edge said it is going to be easier for the board billing utilities. The implementation will be- to get to the information, and look at what they come effective at the end of this month with it’s all connected to our need to know to be able to help the customer. the bills that are due in February 2013. other accounting software The new system also hopes to make bill pay- updating the software aims to create more so that everything flows, ing more efficient on the citizen’s end. There efficiency on both ends of the utility paying will be more information available online, such system. Allison edge, City of Auburn’s Assis- and will take a lot less as history on their water usage. tant Finance Director, explained that the cur- manual type entry. in the future, customers will still be able to rent software being used for the billing system pay their bills online, but will also now have the works separately from accounting and finan- Allison edge option of using an automated process by pay- cial software. This means that a large part of AuBuTn’S ASSiSTAnT FinAnCe DireCTOr ing over the phone. operating the system had to be manually done. For citizens, this means more options with “The system we are going to is connected to rector of Public Affairs. how they pay their bills. the same software that our financial account- Dorton said that the AWWB used to func- “you can still get a bill, write a check, and it Courtesy of City of auburn PubliC relations ing software is,” edge said. “it’s the same con- tion on one billing cycle for the month. The back, or the new software has an option to pay DePartMent cept, but it’s all connected to our other ac- one billing cycle system caused personnel in online,” Dorton said. “Hopefully it’ll be easier maggie Waters, a local Auburn resident, is counting software so that everything flows, revenue to have to work particularly strenu- on folks.” not too concerned about the change. and will take a lot less manual type entry.” ously during a small amount of time to serve With the new billing system comes some “i don’t think it will be anything that will re- This system update is not the first that -Au citizens. With the multi-cycle billing system, changes for citizens. utility bills will look ally bother us,” Waters said. “i do always appre- burn’s Water Works Board has seen. that crunch period is now more spread out slightly different than before. Citizens will also ciate the convenience of automated payments, “We’ve done some things over time. Just a over time. be given new customer and account numbers especially in the midst of already trying to re- couple of years ago, we went to a multi-cycle “The multi-cycle billing was a step, and now that they will need to be able to utilize to pay member so many other things in our day-to- billing,” said David Dorton, City of Auburn’s Di- this software is a step that should help on our utilities. day lives.” Alabama government discusses changes to gun control

Daniel Cannaday rep. mike Ball (r-madison), a law enforce- morrow’s plan also includes a process of WriTer ment veteran, sees a “tactical problem” with screening applicants through the local Sher- Spurred by the recent Sandy Hook elemen- the current proposal. iff ’s department and school superintendants. tary School shootings in newtown, Conn., there is absolutely “The problem is that a gunman who knows Though screening, training and equipping lawmakers across the country are discussing “ the school will target security guards first,” this school security force would involve heavy ways to prevent future tragedies. nothing more important Ball said. costs, morrow said it would still be less than These debates cover a wide range of polit- than the safety of our instead, Ball said he believes that well- posting resource officers to every school. ical topics from gun control to school safe- trained plainclothes volunteers serving in “Air Others, like Collins, disagree with the idea ty, but it seems that regardless of politics and students and teachers, marshal” type roles would alleviate that con- of arming teachers as a first resort. party lines, everyone agrees some change particularly in a place cern. “We already place a huge burden on our needs to be made. where they should always Bell also said he supports training and arm- teachers,” Collins said. “Do we want to place This national conversation reached Ala- ing teachers on a volunteer basis. that burden, that decision to take another per- bama state legislators Wednesday, Jan. 9 in the feel safe, our schools.” Another difficulty with the plan is its cost son’s life, on top of that?” form of a Joint Legislative Hearing on School —mike Hubbard of execution. This issue hits especially close to home for Security and Teacher and Student Safety. ALABAmA SPeAKer OF THe HOuSe One person speaking out against the cost is Collins, whose daughter is a P.e. teacher. “We must also do everything in our pow- rep. Bill morrow (D-Colbert, Franklin). even with details that still need fine-tuning er to protect Alabama teachers and students morrow said he believes the price tag, and a deep divide on whether or not to arm from the traumas and horrors experienced rep. Terri Collins (r-morgan), all seemed to which he estimates to be around $50 million, teachers, members who attended the session firsthand in newtown,” said Speaker of the have some variation of the nrA’s proposed is too high and plans to put forward his own agreed that it was a step in the right direction. House mike Hubbard (r-Auburn) in a press “national School Shield” in mind. bill. “Overall, it was a very positive meeting,” release before the session. “There is absolute- This proposal, created by nrA Vice Pres- morrow’s bill, unanimously ratified by a col- said Sen. Phil Williams (r-Cherokee, etowah), ly nothing more important that the safety of ident Wayne LaPierre, aims to put an armed lection of local law enforcement and school of- who stressed the involvement of several ex- our students and teachers, particularly in a resource officer in every public school nation- ficials on Thursday, would also allow teachers perts in law enforcement and education. place where they should always feel safe, our wide. Collins said most state legislators agree and volunteers to act as armed school securi- it seems that for now, the national School schools.” with this measure and would even like to see ty, but with the caviat that only reserve police Shield, or variations thereof, will be Alabama’s Though representatives gave many differ- on-staff mental health professionals at every officers and military personnel would be able response to the mass shootings in Connecti- ent opinions during the meeting, according to school as well. to volunteer. cut. Former Marine finds a home in Auburn after serving 5 years in Marine Corps

Abigail O’Brien Drye has been deployed cluding multiple operations to monitor specific areas or COmmuniTy WriTer three times and has been to across the Persian Gulf, mid- targets just for activity, we’re Long hours sitting in a snip- over 47 countries. dle east and Africa. looking for known targets of er hole in the middle east, The former marine is third When he found him- interest,” Drye said. starting a mini golf business in the line of nine children and self stateside again at Camp Often, it was a waiting in Opelika, smuggling Bibles grew up homeschooled. He Lejeune, n.C., in 2005, Drye game, a habit he has found into hostile countries, learn- enlisted in the marine Corps was immediately placed in a hard to get rid of. ing to knit mittens as a new after he finished his high leadership position as team “About 90 percent of what hobby and currently working school education, months lat- leader. we do is watching,” Drye said. as an rn in the iCu are just er finding himself deployed to For Drye, being a leader While a scout sniper, Drye some of things that describe Bahrain. meant coming alongside his was also completing his bach- mark Drye. Adjusting to a new country men as he directed them. elor’s degree in business. The 27-year-old from Plain- came easier for Drye because “Being willing to do the He said that while the job field, n.H. cracks a joke as he of the way he was raised. things that you’re asking oth- was high-stress, he enjoyed explains how he ended up in “Growing up home- er people to do – i think that’s the responsibility and honor the Auburn/Opelika area. schooled, you kinda learn to imperative,” Drye said. “Be- that came with his position. “(i) drove my car,” he said. just blend into whatever envi- cause anybody can yell and “But it was entrusted to us Before his past few years ronment you’re in, so for me it scream and say, ‘you gotta do because they knew that we in the South, Drye spent five really wasn’t that big of a deal,” this,’ or ‘you’re gonna do this, would use it to help other peo- years as a corporal in the ma- Drye said. this way,’ but if you’re not will- ple,” Drye said. “it wasn’t like, rine Corps, some of that time From Bahrain, his military ing to do it yourself or you ‘Hey, this is cool. i’m the man, spent as a scout sniper. career continued to rise, in- can’t demonstrate how it’s i can do whatever i want.’ They supposed to be done, then you didn’t want people that just can’t really ever expect those did whatever they want be- under you to do it effectively cause they could. They want- or be excited about it.” ed people to do whatever About halfway through they needed to, because they his five-year commitment to sh o ul d .” the marine Corps, Drye was Adam miller, also a corpo- presented with the competi- ral, was led by Drye when he tive opportunity to become a served as his fire team leader. Courtesy of Mark Drye scout sniper. “A lot of guys in the military Drye was deployed three times during his five years in the Marine There are only about 400 that get rank, they use their Corps. marine snipers in the world rank for themselves, but the and the dropout rate from one thing that mark taught us trast in his life beautifully. does and that every day is dif- sniper school is 70 percent is that his rank that he earned “mark has always been de- ferent. Drye said. wasn’t for him, it was for the liberate in creating a para- “i’d believe that most peo- Despite the fact that Drye guys below him,” miller said. doxical lifestyle,” Solid said. ple, if they just talked to me had almost failed the rifle As Drye’s five years in the “He loves to on the one hand for a few minutes and didn’t range portion of boot camp, marines came to a close, he be this sniper that can take ask about any of this stuff, barely passing by 1 point, his began to focus on other as- out a bad guy at a thousand they’d probably never think or superiors saw that he could pirations, relocating to Ala- yards, then on the other hand, know that i did most of what run- a needed skill for a snip- bama. i walked over to his house the i’ve done,” Drye said. “i’m a er. He almost managed a other night and he was learn- nurse who works at a hospi- “Because as a sniper, if you handful of Waffle Houses, ing to knit mittens for a child.” tal. That’s what i do. And that’s get caught, your pretty much but instead decided to take Solid said Drye’s motiva- good. i like it that way. i don’t only way out is run away, and up nursing school while also tion behind his passion for ever want some of the things it doesn’t matter where you juggling a newfound passion- people and service is Drye’s that i’ve done to be who i am. are,” Drye said, explaining smuggling Bibles into closed faith. Because if that’s what my life that sniper training involved countries with the organiza- For Drye, at the end of the is built on- the fact that i was running anywhere from 5-20 tion Vision Beyond Borders. day, he prefers to be known for a marine, the fact that i smug- miles a day. Long time friend and fel- his heart for people, not pass- gled Bibles or the fact that i’m When overseas operating, low participator in the Vision port stamps or military career. a nurse, then i’m really doing Drye’s teams’ responsibilities Beyond Borders work, Dan- now working as an rn at it for the wrong reasons. i just Courtesy of Mark Drye varied. iel Solid said that mark has al- eAmC’s cardiovascular iCu, like helping people with what- Drye is now a nurse at the east alabama Medical Clinic. “Pretty much our job was ways been able to juggle con- Drye said he loves what he ever i’m able to help with.” Thursday, January 17, 2013 The Auburn Plainsman Community A7 Community A8 The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, October 11, 2012 Sports B1 Thursday, January 17, 2013 ThePlainsman.com Sports The eagles are landing With National Signing Day 19 days away, the new Auburn coaching staff is scrambling to gain interest from players around the nation, and more importantly, hang on to the recruits they already have verbal commitments from. Here is a look at the recruits that

plainsman staff Challenger flies over Jordan-Hair stadium. have committed to the Tigers:

John Burns This 6-foot-5, 241 pound defensive end runs a hands, which will help the back and team when Melton. oh, he can jump 33 inches in the air, SPortS Editor 4.89 40-yard dash, so he clearly has excellent the ball is dumped off to him in the open field. which partially makes up for his smaller height. size and speed – the perfect combination for his Melton also runs a speedy 4.45 40-yard dash, ac- position. That combination makes him a per- cording to rivals.com, which means he has the Carl Lawson fect pass rusher and pursuer of the quarterback Cameron Toney speed to keep up with many SEC-caliber wide on the run. Bower committed to Auburn in the receivers. Melton is another player who was Defensive end ««««« summer, and like many recruits he has consid- Inside linebacker pleased with the hiring of Malzahn, and will in- Considered the second best player at his ered other options since the firing of Chizik, but ««««« deed be joining the tigers next season. position in the class, Lawson is the complete it seems likely that he will stick with the tigers. package at defensive end. He has good size, Bower makes an already strong defensive end Auburn’s lone inside linebacker recruit after 6-foot-2, 251 pounds and decent speed relative class much stronger as he is considered the 11th Foster de committed, toney is a welcomed addi- Nick Marshall to his position. Lawson ran a 5.11 40-yard dash best defensive end according to ESPN rankings. tion to the future tiger defense. inside lineback- and has a vertical of 26 inches. An Alpharetta, er is the most important position on defense Quarterback ««««« Ga. native, Lawson committed to the tigers and the tigers have not had a run-stopper who Another large quarterback who can use his March 24, 2012. Whether the coaching staff Earnest Robinson, can cover the middle since Josh Bynes in 2010. arms and legs in and out of the pocket joined change will sway him similar to reuben This 6-foot-2, 225 pound commit is the perfect the tigers in January. Marshall played at Gar- Foster and dee Liner is yet to be seen, but he Wide receiver ««««« size for a linebacker, and he will only get stron- den City Community College last season and is weighing his options. His trip to Clemson robinson is the only true wide receiver for ger and heavier once he is conditioned by Au- obviously dual-threat quarterbacks like him are last weekend and his visit this weekend to this season’s recruiting class so far and ranks burn. He is known as an instinctive run-stopper more than welcomed in Gus Malzahn’s spread tennessee mean he is seriously considering 39th at his position. He is 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, both inside and outside the box, which means offense. of course, there are now four players other schools, but for the time being, has a 30-inch vertical jump and runs a 4.81 40- he has the speed to pursue an outside run, an who may be vying for the quarterback position, Lawson remains an Auburn commitment. yard dash. robinson has confirmed that he is area Auburn desperately needs to improve on. so because Marshall is so athletic, he might be going to remain with the tigers. Wide receiver pegged as a wide receiver or a cornerback. Ei- has been a position Auburn has not had much ther way, in Malzahn’s spread offense and de- Jeremy Johnson success with in the previous two seasons and Brandon King, fensive coordinator Ellis Johnson’s 4-2-5 defense any added depth is welcomed. other schools there is always room for more receivers and cor- Quarterback ««««« robinson considered include Alabama, Arkan- Outside linebacker, ner backs. tagged as a pocket passer, this 6-foot-5, 215 sas, LSU and FSU. ««««« pound quarterback from Montgomery can safety heave the ball, but is also mobile for such a big Another well-sized recruit at 6-foot-2, 215 Devonte Danzey guy. of course when Auburn fans think of a six Jason Smith, pounds, King committed to Auburn in the be- and a half foot, more than 200 pound quarter- ginning of January and was the first of a string Offensive guard««« «« back, one Cam Newton comes to mind. He’s Athlete ««««« of junior college recruits to join the tigers. King danzey is the only offensive lineman of this no Newton. But he is a viable option for the fu- Easily one of the speediest recruits Auburn played safety last season at Highland Commu- 2013 recruiting class, but if there is anything the ture of the Auburn quarterback position once has landed this year, Smith brings 4.47 40-yard nity College, but it is thought that he is well suit- tigers have a lot of, it’s young offensive linemen. he gets his skills polished. Unlike other com- dash speed to the tigers. Smith will either be a ed for an outside linebacker position due to his danzey has more than 300 pounds of bulk on mitments, when Gene Chizik was fired Johnson quarterback or a wide receiver, but it is thought good size. Whether he plays linebacker or safety, him and signed with Auburn mainly because of stuck to his word and will almost undoubtedly that he would bring more to the table as a wide King’s skill sets are needed to improve last year’s Malzahn. join the tigers next season. receiver because of his speed and shiftiness. poor defense. From Mobile, Ala., this 6-foot-1 athlete is a firm commitment to the tigers because of how well Daniel Carlson Jordan Wilkins he should fit into Malzahn’s offensive scheme. if Ben Bradley Smith does become a wide receiver it will add Kicker ««««« Running back ««««« to the number of different plays and tricks the Defensive tackle ««««« He’s the number 1 ranked kicker in this class Wilkins, a 6-foot-2, 205 pound running back head coach can throw into the book. Bradley is a massive defensive tackle who and is almost six and a half feet tall. Carlson will from Cordovan tenn. who committed to the weighs in at 310 pounds and is 6-foot-3. That’s undoubtedly help the Auburn special teams tigers when Chizik was still the coach. When all good news for an Auburn defense that needs during his time with the team. His specialties Chizik was fired Wilkins said he would open his Cameron Artis-Payne to plug up holes in the interior run game. A play- are field goals and kickoffs. options again, but like Lawson, Wilkins remains er with his size and strength can force running with the tigers for the time being. Wilkins is Running back ««««« backs to the outside where, with the additions ranked the 233rd overall player in the ESPN 300 The junior college running back is one of the of Lawson and Bower, the tigers are relatively Jimmy Hutchinson ranking system. few commitments who has already signed his deep. letter of intent to play for Auburn. obviously ju- Punter ««««« nior college transfers are allowed to sign before Hutchinson is one of the top punting recruits Tashawn Bower, seniors in high school. Artis-Payne is the num- Kamryn Melton, of this 2013 recruiting class. With the addition ber 2 ranked junior college running back and he of Hutchinson, Auburn has recruited two high- Defensive end ««««« raked in 2,048 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns Cornerback ««««« ly-rated kickers. one of the top defensive line recruits in the with California Community College Athletic As- The only true cornerback in the Auburn re- class, Bower shows promise to be a premier out- sociation last season. tagged as an elusive run- cruiting class thus far is listed at 5-foot-10, side defensive lineman in his collegiate career. ning back, Artis-Payne is also known for his weighs 170 pounds and is named Kamryn New coaches talk Auburn football

Lance davis So when Craig was offered a posi- the offensive side of the ball is offen- ness to the offensive line that will cess over there,” Grimes said. “i cred- SPortS WritEr tion on Gus Malzahn’s coaching staff, sive line coach J.B. Grimes. help give Auburn an edge in the run- it those guys for the type of recruiting When dameyune Craig was the re- he jumped at the opportunity to re- Grimes spent the past season ning game. that they did over there, and we left cruiting coordinator at Florida State, turn to Auburn. working with Malzahn at Arkansas “i’ve always believed that you’ve dan Mullen with some pretty good he noticed fellow Seminoles coaches or as he calls it, home. State. got to keep a hard edge in the run- players.” odell Haggins and Lawrence dawsey “i’m glad to be home, first and fore- “We practice and play really fast,” ning game,” Grimes said. “You’ve got Co-defensive coordinator Char- had something he didn’t when hitting most,” Craig said. “i’m excited about Grimes said of Malzahn’s offensive to keep it physical. Football’s a tough lie Harbison and cornerbacks coach the recruiting trail. the season. i’m excited about the pos- philosophy. “That was one of the first game played by tough people.” Melvin Smith were together on Mis- “i felt like they always had some- sibilities. i feel very comfortable here. things i was really impressed with Grimes spent time coaching at sissippi State’s coaching staff in 2007. thing that i didn’t have,” said Craig, i’m looking forward to great things, in our first spring practice when we Mississippi State alongside three of Harbison will also coach defensive Auburn’s new co-offensive coordi- point blank.” were at Arkansas State. These guys Auburn’s new hires: defensive coordi- backs along with Smith, but the two nator. “They were recruiting for the in addition to being co-offensive have got to be in great condition. You nator Ellis Johnson, co-defensive co- aren’t concerned with clashing phi- school that they played for. Those are coordinator, Craig will coach wide re- can’t have a bunch of fat offensive ordinator Charlie Harbison and de- losophies. two great guys, and at the end of the ceivers and assume the role of recruit- linemen out there running around fensive backs coach Melvin Smith. day they can always use that as a sales ing coordinator. and playing this system.” “We put together a pretty good » See COACHES, B4 pitch.” Another new face joining Craig on Grimes plans on bringing tough- football team in a rebuilding pro- Sports B2 The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, January 17, 2013

Looking for extracurriculars? Alpha Eta Rho is a Co-ed Professional RAYE MAY / PHOTO EDITOR Aviation Fraternity that is open to Coach Terri williams-flourney on the air at Piccolo Monday, Jan. 14 all students. Our goal is to promote the aviation community, promote contacts between students and aviation professionals already in the industry, The coach Flo show and to encourage a closer affiliation between the students in aviation. If you’re interested, please come to our Coach Terri Williams-Flourney has her own radio show that is on the informational presentation. air once a week at 6:30 PM on WMXA 96.7 FM or AuburnTigers.com

Tuesday, January 22nd Michael Hill for the show this season is to ty and i love her style of play.” lot of pressure, pressure, pres- in Lowder Room 15 at 7:30 pm STAff wriTer get as many people as possible Nunnelly said that all you su re .” The women’s basketball in to support it and to then get have to do is come and watch flournoy says that the Au- Questions? coach, Terri williams-flourn- them in the stands to watch one game and you will be back; burn family and the universi- www.auburn.com/ahp oy began her weekly radio the team play. the girls play and work hard ty have really been good to her show, “The Coach flo Show,” According to Andy Bur- and it’s a fun game to watch. and her family. Bennett Nast Monday, Jan.ww 14. cham, host of the show, there Andreas Ana Gnostopoulos, The Auburn women’s Bas- The show began at 6:30 p.m. has been a coach’s show for a manager of Piccolo, said that ketball team is set to take on [email protected] at Piccolo inside the The Hotel few years now. they are excited about having Tennessee Thursday, Jan. 17 at Auburn University and Dix- “we’re here to promote Au- the Coach flo Show there this at 8 p.m. at the Auburn Are- Blair Dean on Conference Center. burn women’s basketball, to season. na. The team is currently 9-0 at According to flourney, lis- hopefully build more of a fans “Having Coach flo, having home this season. [email protected] teners can expect a lot of en- base for games, and we want her reputation and having her “ if you haven’t come out tertainment and fun from the to bring some folks in to Picco- talk about the team and the to see them this season, you show this season. lo as well and help their busi- games coming up and past should,” said Matthew Crouch, The radio broadcast is set to ness,” Burcham said. games, bring in a whole new Associate Director of Media air on Monday evenings at 6:30 The show has previous- crowd that we haven’t had in relations for women’s basket- p.m. at Piccolo. ly been held at Logan’s road- here before,” Gnostopoulos ball. “ They’re a lot of fun.” Follow us on Twitter! “i think you will hear a lot house, Tino’s Mexican restau- said. “Student athletes work about how our program is go- rant and Amsterdam Café. “This is an exciting basket- hard; it’s a lot of practice and ing and a lot about how are “Coach flo is great,” said Su- ball team that is being put on a lot of time and what better players going and an opportu- san Nunnelly, former wom- the floor and you have to just way to show your appreciation @TheAUPlainsman nity to talk to a lot of people,” en’s basketball coach and cur- come out and look at it and it than to get the fans out here flournoy said. rent public address announc- will have you coming back,” to watch them play.” flourn- flournoy said that her goal er. “She has a great personali- flournoy said. “You will see a oy said.

www.cadc.auburn.edu/apla www.facebook.com/ausoapla

Auburn graduate Jessica Fernandez was a member of the RDG Planning & Design team who designed the City of Belle Plaine, Iowa, Mainstreet Streetscape

JESSICA FERNANDEZ ’07 Master of Landscape Architecture Program Thursday, January 17, 2013 The Auburn Plainsman Sports B3 Tigers race to first week victory over rival Tide

Andrew Yawn ly two months long—and as we stay healthy we’ll be from two key events on the fi- but in all events.” high jumper and two-time SoirTS rePorTer the perennially difficult SeC fine,” rowland said. “You nal day. Spry’s team may seem to SeC Champion Maya Press- one week and one meet schedule, Spry said that, along know we’ve got the speed, all This year, the men’s team have what it takes to win a na- ley said her team is “kind of into the 2013 track and field with good health, the team’s it takes is just one cold day, was ranked No. 11 in the na- tional title, but first the team the underdog” heading into season, the Tigers seem to mindset is crucial to its suc- one cold practice to mess up tional preseason rankings must continue to stay healthy. 2013 after losing numerous have hit the ground running, cess this season. a whole six or five months so largely due to the return of “The group i’ve got this seniors. jumping and throwing as they “it’s always going to be we’ve just been trying to listen rowland and a healthy Ad- year, i feel very confident, par- Like rowland and Adams, attempt to follow up a bril- a grind, because there’s so to our body and take it slow.” ams who was named to the ticularly on the men’s side, Pressley is looking to make liant 2012 campaign. much quality,” Spry said. “A lot The Tigers are not strangers Bowerman Award Watch that we can be a real force, the most of her final season The Tigers opened the sea- of times you can be fourth in to the adverse effects injuries List for the nation’s most out- but again we have to take care and fulfill her own potential. son Saturday, Jan. 12 with a the SeC and fourth in nation- can inflict on a team. standing track and field ath- of things like staying healthy,” Pressley ended the 2012 win at the Crimson Tide in- als. That’s how quality it is.” Last season, Auburn’s lete. Spry said. “if we can take care season by being eliminated door opener in Birmingham. in a sport where sprinting women finished 24th and of the 10 athletes named of those things, then we’re go- after her attempt to clear 1.83 Spry was quick to acknowl- is the marquee event, even the men finished sixth at the to the list, Adams is the only ing to give ourselves a real- meters clipped the bar and edge the team’s flaws in its fifth-year senior sprinter and NCAA outdoor Champion- sprinter and is one of only two ly good opportunity to have knocked it from the rack at season opening victory— 2012 U.S. olympic trials final- ship, the men’s team’s best fin- SeC athletes in the running. a really good team at the na- nationals. namely some lack of effort ist Marcus rowland conced- ish at the meet since finishing “it’s the Heisman Trophy of tional level.” in the season opener, Press- on the part of unnamed play- ed that no matter how quick second in 2008. track and field,” Spry said of Where the men’s team has ley cleared 1.8 meters, a ca- ers—but said he won’t know the start, the season is a mar- The men may have cracked Adams’ nomination. “To even experience, the women have reer best opening score. how the team is clicking until athon. the top 5 or even snatched be mentioned in the Bower- youth and raw potential. of course for Pressley, row- the third or fourth week. “it’s still early in the year, the title, however star sprint- man Award clearly says that Auburn’s women’s team land and the rest of the team, Due to the brevity of the in- and we’ve got a lot of atten- er Harry Adams suffered a you’re one of the best hands was ranked No. 24 in the pre- the season has only just be- door season—approximate- tion, but i think that as long knee injury and was withheld down. Not just in the sprints, season rankings, and senior gun.

GET YOUR FAVORITE SPECIAL 4-DAY COUPON TEAM GEAR HERE! %OFF ENTIRE STOCK Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Shoes 20 Both Sale and Regular Priced SHOP ONLINE ShoeStation.com

ONLINE CODE: 315142

Normal exclusions apply – see cashier for details – accessories excluded. EXPIRES SUN., JANUARY 20, 2013, AT CLOSING – QUANTITY NOT LIMITED. Must present coupon at checkout. Cannot be combined with other coupons. Discount not valid on prior purchases. Coupon does not apply to Isotoners, Dearfoams, Alegria, Daniel Green or Mephisto.

Enterprise Dr. 280 DON’T HAVE

Federick Rd. Enterprise Dr. 85 A COUPON?

TIGER Tiger Town Pkwy Gateway Text SHOE to 75309 TOWN H Dr. to receive promotional

Interstate Dr. 280 offers from Shoe Station. 85 (standard text messaging rates apply) *Located by Target

Tiger฀Town฀Shopping฀Center฀•฀334.364.1350 Thursday฀9:30am–9:30pm฀•฀Friday฀&฀Saturday฀9am–10pm฀•฀Sunday฀11am–7pm

facebook.com/ShoeStationFan twitter.com/ShoeStation Shop Online @ ShoeStation.com Sports B4 The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, January 17, 2013 COACHES » From B1 and he won the Thorpe Award “Melvin and I are like broth- as a cornerback, but he never ers,” Harbison said. “So any- played corner in high school. one think thinks what we do He was a quarterback/safety.” is opposite, it’s not. It takes a Malzahn hired an entirely special group, special people, new staff of his own, yet most special coaches to work hand of the coaches are familiar in hand and work together. with each other. It’s easy. He’s my brother, like And the veterans on staff a hand in a glove.” are embracing the younger “We’re like brothers, and we coaches. look after each other,” Smith “I got the job Thursday said. “It’s kind of like two pi- night, I was on the plane head- lots on a plane.” ed to Orlando,” Dameyune Harbison, also known as Craig said. “When I stepped “Coach Cheese” for much of on the plane, coach Melvin his career, will adapt to El- Smith was waiting on me. lis Johnson’s 4-2-5 defense, He welcomed me with open which is geared toward stop- arms. He just told me how ex- ping spread offenses. cited he was for the staff to “You’re getting guys on the have me, and he made me feel field that can play in space,” welcome.” Harbison said. The assistants are excited In terms of what type of to see what the team can ac- player in which the defensive complish under Malzahn. coaches are interested, look “I think he’s very innova- no further than former Mis- tive,” Craig said. “You got- sissippi State cornerback Jon- ta have a plan in life, and you than Banks. have to be ahead of the curve, Banks, who graduated af- because if you’re not you get ter last season, won the Jim stuck behind.” Thorpe Award, given to the “He’s an excellent coach,” nation’s top defensive back. Melvin Smith said. “His de- Banks played cornerback for meanor on the sideline, just Smith at Mississippi State, de- the way he hit college football spite not playing the position was impressive to me.” in high school. “His vision, number one, “I love good football play- is make sure these kids are ers,” Smith said. “When I’m going in the right direction,” recruiting a defensive back, I Harbison said. “And he’s a KATHERINE MCCAHEY / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR like guys that are the engines man of faith, and that’s im- Freshman Yousef Hammoud swims the backstroke on Jan. 10, 2013 against the University of Texas. of their team. I had a kid that portant in any business. And played for me this year – and that’s what attracted me to I’ve been coaching 31 years – hi m .” Tigers drown Longhorns After hosting the Longhorns and visiting the Aggies last weekend, Auburn remains in strong, victorious form. Two Tigers earned SEC Swimmer of the Week awards Jherrica Luckie three individual victories puts a smile on my face.” Sophomore Fraser McK- WrITEr for the men’s team with win- Senior Katie Gardocki ean achieved first place in the The Auburn swimming and ning times in the 100 back- helped lead the wom- 1-meter diving event in the diving team defeated their ri- stroke (47.39), 200 backstroke en’s team to their fifth vic- first competition of the day, val, the Texas Longhorns, (1:47:29), and 200 individual tory out of seven all-time while his teammate, junior Thursday, Jan. 10, during the medley (1:49:94). The men’s meetings against the Long- John Santeiu took second. first dual meet of the spring team is now 13-11 against horns winning three free- Sophomore Cinzia Cal- season at the James E. Martin Texas in all-time meetings. style events. Gardocki kicked abretta earned two second Aquatics Center. “It was a good meet,” Ow- off the individual events win- place finishes in the wom- TWO remaining undefeated, ens said. “I don’t think I could ning the 1,000 free in 9:45:06. en’s 1 meter and 3-meter div- Auburn won 23 of the day’s do it if it weren’t for my team She also took first in the 200 ing event. events. The men outscored mates pushing me every day free (1:48:06) and 500 free “My confidence has just OVEN the Longhorns 166-132, win- in practice. Everyone’s just (4:49:58). gone up so much,” said Gar- ning 11 of 16 events. The really coming along. It’s go- “I thought Katie Gardocki docki. “I am excited for Sat- women’s team outraced their ing to be great in a couple of swam really strong today,” urday to see what’s going to BAKED opponent 153-145, and won months.” Hawke said. “She’s had some happen.” 12 of their 16 events. Owens, along with fellow injuries in the past couple of The Tigers left the fol- SPAGHETTI “I’m really happy,” said senior Stuart Ferguson and weeks and she came in and lowing day for a dual meet Brett Hawke, Auburn swim- juniors Marcelo Chierighini performed real well today. against Texas A&M in College ming and diving head coach. and James Disney-May won She was a standout.” Park, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 12. “There’s a long history and a the first swimming event of Senior Hannah rior- The women’s team defeated long rivalry here with Texas the meet, the 200 medley re- dan also finished the day the Aggies 158-141, and the $ and Auburn, and it’s always lay, in 1:27:41. Ferguson, Ow- with three wins against Tex- men’s team out swam Texas great to get a win against a ens, and Chierighini all went as. riordan won the 50 free A&M 189-111. The men’s and very accomplished team. I 4-for-4 on the day. (22.85) and the 100 free women’s teams remain unde- Plus Sales Tax. thought our team stood up “We have been working so (49.41) in the individual races feated. Delivery Extra. and performed really well as hard this year, harder than and helped secure first in the Following the victories Limited Time Offer10 against Texas and Texas a unit. I was really happy with any time I’ve ever worked 200 medley relay alongside the way they backed up races, here in my four years,” Owens her teammates, juniors Oliv- A&M, Owens and junior Ol- and it sets us up well for going said. “To see everything come ia Scott and Emily Bos and se- ivia Scott were honored with in to championship season.” together like that against nior Micah Lawrence, with a SEC Swimmers of the Week AUBURN Senior Kyle Owens earned such a great team like Texas time of 1.39.07. awards. 1409 S. College St. 1.5 Miles West of the University next to Acapulco’s Mexican Grille 826-5555 DELIVERY฀•฀CARRY-OUT Moseley LUNCH฀•฀DINNER฀•฀LATE฀NIGHT OVER 550 LOCATIONS

Lemans square & done with Chateau apartments football Come in to quiet comfort Will Gaines A great place to live. SPOrTS WrITEr Auburn junior quarterback Clint Moseley has - Only 4 blocks from campus decided not to return to Auburn for his senior sea- - Water/Garbage included son. - On Tiger Transit Route Moseley appeared in three games his junior - Spacious Floor Plans - On-site Management year completing 63.3 percent of his passes for 373 - Sparkling Pools yards and one touchdown. - Pet Friendly After battling a shoulder injury during spring and fall practices Moseley lost the starting job, af- ter starting six games in 2011, to Kiehl Frazier, but he returned as the starter in game six against Ole Miss. He again lost his staring job to freshman quar- terback Jonathan Wallace after suffering an ankle injury against Texas A&M. Moseley’s shining moment came in 2011 Rates per apt. against Florida when he came in the second half, 1 BR-$420 replacing then starter Barrett Trotter, leading the 2 BR-$495 Tigers to a 17-7 victory over the Gators. 3 BR-$570 He is from Leroy, Ala. and was selected by the Scan for more info! Alabama Sports Writers Association as Mr. Foot- (334)-821-9192 ball in Alabama during his senior season at Leroy 560 North Perry St. Auburn, AL DANIELLE LOWE / PHOTOGRAPHER High School. www.lemanssquare.com Clint Moseley (left) and Kiehl Frazier (right) talk at practice Friday August 3. Moseley plans to stay at Auburn until he gradu- ates in the summer. Intrigue B5 Thursday, January 17, 2013 ThePlainsman.com Intrigue Radio broadcaster and wife are all about the music

then record some of their music. I’ll take it back, Caitlin Wagenseil mix it and make it sound nice before we air it,” IntrIgue rePorter Waters said. Scott Waters knows music. As a broadcast as- Although work comes first, Waters said that sociate for WegL91.1, he uses his love of music if the radio station puts on a concert and needs and his knowledge of being in a band himself to an extra band to play, he and his wife can fill in. work with students and bands in Auburn. “It’s convenient in a way,” Waters said. growing up, Waters was always a sports guy. Waters does have bigger plans for the future, After high school, he picked up music and it however. has been a passion of his ever since. now, Scott “eventually I would like to go back to school and his wife Ashley make up the local band Low and get my MFA [Masters in Fine Arts] so I can June. teach sound and film at a collegiate level,” he Waters received his undergraduate degree in said. music production and sound for film from Sa- His band Low June will kick off the new Sun- vannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, dilla Acoustic tuesday’s Concert Series at The ga. Following graduation, he stayed in Atlanta gnu's room on tuesday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. doing audio and video editing before moving to neal Kelly, friend and fellow musician, will Auburn. also be in attendance to open and possibly per- “When my wife came down here, I still form with Low June. worked in Atlanta for about two years, but got “He headed up the remodel at the back of tired of driving three hours a day. When the job The gnu’s room where the coffee shop is, so I opened up in Auburn, it was a nice fit,” Waters helped him out with that, and we share similar said. interests working in music, so we became pret- Additionally, Waters works as an advisor to ty good friends,” Waters said. “I know he is going the students at the radio station and records to open with some of his original stuff, so if we music for local bands. PHOTO COURTESY OF SCOTT WATERS have time to practice together before the show “We try to keep it student run, and I try to Scott Waters and his wife, Ashley, perform together at venues all throughout the Auburn area. then hopefully we’ll play with him.” take a more hands on role,” Waters said. “I help Low June will perform some new original everyone with decisions, putting on concerts weren’t doing a whole lot of having bands come with local bands in Auburn. songs, as well as a few covers. and running equipment.” in and putting on shows so it’s been nice to get “There’s a show we do that airs on Fridays The concert series will consist of local artists “I came here wanting to do something that in there and start doing these things.” called ‘Live and Local’—the bands will come and will take place on the third tuesday of each they weren’t doing already,” Waters said. “They Waters enjoys having the chance to work in and we’ll record an interview with them and month at The gnu’s room. Auburn junior interns at the wonderful world of Disney elizabeth Wieck Bridges was relieved when she knowing people in different jobs and IntrIgue eDItor landed a spot working at The great different areas of the parks were fun.” Susie Bridges, junior in public re- Movie ride in Hollywood Studios. Bridges said she doesn’t regret lations, landed the opportunity of a “My ride didn’t have as many in- missing football at Auburn. The fall lifetime as an intern for Walt Disney terns, there were about 15 of us, but is a much more exciting time to be World’s Disney College Program. Last other rides had 30 or 40. My ride was at Disney, with the long holiday sea- fall during the six months she was selective because there are only three son full of special events and appear- there, she was a tour guide for The rides at Walt Disney World resort ances. great Movie ride, made friends from where you have to do a spiel, and for- “even though it was hard missing all over the world, took special in- tunately I was at one of those rides football season, it was neat because terns-only classes, spent free time in because I like acting. It was a big deal I got to go to Mickey’s not-So-Scary the parks and learned the inside de- for an intern to get a spieling ride,” she Halloween party, which is cool be- tails of the Disney company. said. cause they have all the villains out. I Bridges is no stranger to Disney This spiel Bridges speaks of is part also got to go to the Christmas parties world. not counting her six-month of the 22-minute ride that she nar- which had snow,” Bridges said. stay in the park this past fall, she has rates as she takes guests on a jour- Despite being so far away from Au- visited the parks with her family ten ney into the movies, with scenes from burn, Bridges said she did see plenty times. “Mary Poppins,” “Indiana Jones,” “tar- of Auburn fans during her internship. “I loved learning all the behind the zan” and “Singing in the rain.” “every time I saw someone from scenes Disney stuff,” Bridges said. An upside to working at an inter- Auburn, we would say ‘War eagle!’, “I’ve been going to Disney since I was active ride was the camaraderie she because my name tag says ‘Susie, Au- little so it was neat to see a different formed with her fellow cast members. burn university.’ Auburn people were side of it. A lot of people said it would “I worked not only with college stu- always so nice. one man hugged me. COURTESY OF SUSIE BRIDGES ruin the magic, but it didn’t ruin the dents, but also with people of all dif- He was like, ‘You’re from Auburn, I Susie Bridges “graduated” from the Disney College program on Wednesday, Dec. magic for me, it only made it cooler. ferent ages,” Bridges said. “It was hard want to give you a hug. I hope you’re 12 in Orlando. I got to know how everything worked working with different age groups, doing well.’” and it was neat to know people that but thankfully everyone in my ride Perhaps the most magical moment Bridges realized that there was a good lations. They put on the special events worked at all the different rides in all got along and we became a little fam- Bridges had during her stay was when chance this man was actually Johnny and that kind of thing.” the different parks. I really appreciate ily together.” Johnny Depp, dressed in full costume Depp. to commemorate a bittersweet everything all the cast members put occasional long hours during the as Captain Jack Sparrow of “Pirates of “Disney has this huge rule where end, Disney held a graduation even into it.” busy holiday season, could be trying the Caribbean,” rode the great Movie you cannot dress up as a character for interns in the college program. It’s important to note that those when you have to entertain an ex- ride. At first, she and her coworkers and look like them, or they’ll kick you “You receive a diploma and Mick- who work at Disney are not called pectant crowd. were skeptical. out. So we knew it was not a regular ey ears that have a graduation tassel. employees. “My longest shift was 14 hours “They opened a new thing called guest,” she said. You get to meet Minnie and Mickey in “We are called cast members be- long. It was on new Year’s until three The Captain Jack Sparrow experience “It was so funny, he walked up to their cap and gown,” Bridges said. “It’s cause Disney is a show and our role, in the morning,” she said. and you go into a pirate ship that has me and I almost had a panic attack. so worth the experience, and Disney not our job, is to be cast members be- Such hard work did have its perks, a hologram of Johnny Depp. they It was Captain Jack Sparrow! He even looks great on your resume.” cause we are putting on a show. We however. were filming for it, and we heard all did his drunken walk,” she said. Those that are interested in learn- are not employees. People are called “I got into the parks for free ev- these rumors that Johnny Depp was As far her future goes, Bridges ing more information about the Dis- guests, because Disney is our home ery single day,” Bridges said. “So on at Hollywood Studios that day. We hopes to go back to Disney after grad- ney college program are encouraged and we are welcoming guests into it,” my days off, I would just go play in were all like, ‘whatever,’” she said. uation. to visit the website, cp.disneycareers. she said. the parks, so that was fun. Also just upon further thought, though, “I would love to work in media re- com. Angel’s Antiques and Flea Mall creates hub for vintage vendors Angel’s Antiques is the per- Angel Brewer, from which Sydney Conrad fect place for those who don’t the name Angel’s Antiques and WrIter have regular jobs, or simply for Flea Mall was derived, visits the Brewer family opened retired workers. At Angel’s, it is the store often in the summers Angel’s Antiques and Flea Mall not about making buckets of when she is not in school to in 2002, creating a comfort- money; it is about creating a greet customers happily. With able environment with heart- community. such a sunny charisma, one warming ownership that set “We had been selling some would not guess that this child them apart from other com- stuff in other stores in Mont- has been through so much. peting markets. the owners gomery, but I didn’t like the “When she was a child she incorporated all three major way the vendors were treated went through many heart sur- aspects of a good business, in there,” said Leo Brewer. geries,” said Brewer. Angel that they have a strong fami- rising from vendors them- went through a major heart ly focus, a love for all employ- selves to owners of the largest surgery and a major bypass ees and the joy of taking care antique shop in the area, the surgery before the age of four. of customers. Brewers have provided ven- However, her kind heart still Although this is a fami- dors with a trusting work en- shines through, demonstrat- ly owned and run business, it vironment. ing the essence of Angel’s An- is by no means small. Begin- A very large inspiration to tiques. ning in a closed down Wal- the company comes from the not only does the store have Mart building, Angel’s has daughter of Bill and Connie amazing service and spir- grown to have more than 400 Brewer, granddaughter to Leo it, it also has the best prices vendors working out of their Brewer. Diagnosed with Down around. property, and 10 to 15 employ- Syndrome at birth, this now “You can’t beat our pric- RAYE MAY / PHOTO EDITOR ees that help load and unload 15-year-old girl is the epitome es on furniture anywhere in Angel’s Antiques and Flea Mall offers a selection of vintage and antique items from hundreds of vendors. the goods. Leo Brewer, father of joy, motivating her family to town!” Brewer said. of Bill Brewer (his partner in serve the community through With so many vendors rent- Located in opelika, its close sis,” Brewer said. site at angelsmall.info, or take business), explained the shop their business. ing spaces, there are a wide va- proximity to the Auburn cam- With such a heartfelt staff, a trip to the shop, located at as a way of helping others, say- “We named the store af- riety of good deals at Angel’s, pus also makes Angel’s An- Angel’s is ensured to be a good 900 Columbus Parkway, ope- ing that “it is a big help to a lot ter her, Angel, because she is which makes it the perfect first tiques a good job opportunity. place to work. lika, AL 36801 and pay a visit of folks who are not physically a very fleet-loving child,” said stop for any college student in “We employ several college to know more about Angel’s to the Brewer family and wel- able to do other jobs.” Leo Brewer with admiration. need of furbishing. students, all on a part-time ba- Antiques, check out the web- coming vendors. Intrigue B6 The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, January 17, 2013 2012The story behind Auburn’s biggest buildings

Amber Franklin “Some are named in honor of particular indi- wRiTeR viduals and some are named after people who what’s in a name? have made donations to the university.” every day, students attend class in the Haley The process consists of many steps, including Center, study in RBD, and hear the Fight Song a proposal with a funding plan, creating private play from the Samford Hall clock tower. support goals and a Board of Trustees who hold But do students think about what goes into the ultimate authority to decide how to name a naming the buildings, or why they were named building, Tullier said. after certain people? Donations are made in a number of ways, “i know Samford is named after william Sam- such as through the Auburn University Founda- ford, who was the 31st governor of Alabama, tion, a nonprofit that accepts charitable dona- and Haley was named after Paul Shields Haley tions and contributions and manages the fun- to honor his dedication,” said Meagan Camp- draising process for educational programs and bell, a sophomore in business. “But i don’t know interests, Tullier said. a lot about the names of other buildings.” An example of a well-known building that As a student recruiter, Campbell gives tours was made possible by a donation is Ramsay en- of campus and knows interesting facts about gineering Hall. many buildings on campus, but she hasn’t won- The creation of Ramsay was made possible RAYE MAY / PHOTO EDITOR dered about who the buildings are named for. by the donation of erskine Ramsay, who himself “Because i’ve lived on campus for three years, was interested in and successful in financial, The Haley Center is the University’s tallest building. seeing the portraits of all the women that the manufacturing and mercantile enterprises, ac- of the building to provide support.” burn family, and that goes right along with that residence halls are named after, i know they or cording to Lengthening Shadows. Tullier pointed out that many buildings were theme, with people continuing to support the their families had done something for the uni- what students may not always remember made possible by numerous contributors, and university.” versity,” said Lauren Long, junior in hotel and when walking through buildings or campus is that other components of buildings, such as of- Long said when she takes the time to think restaurant management. “But i don’t actually this donation aspect – someone wanted to sup- fices, hallways and libraries are also named af- about the people behind the buildings, it makes take the time to think about the impact they’ve port Auburn and its students. ter donors. her proud and appreciative that people contin- made on the university or why they were cho- “The ultimate purpose of any building is to Campbell said she’s never thought about how ue to support Auburn and its students. s en .” meet the needs of the students,” Tullier said. every building on campus is made possible be- “it’s amazing that so many different people “There are a number of ways buildings are “The message behind the name of any building cause of someone’s support or donations. from all different kinds of backgrounds want to named,” said Michael Tullier, Manager of De- is that we had an alumni or supporter that be- “i think that’s really cool when you think give something back to Auburn,” Long said. “it’s velopment Communications and Marketing. lieved enough in the students and the purpose about it,” Campbell said. “we talk about the Au- a true testament to the Auburn spirit.” Auburn has long connection with oak trees

Lance Davis that long ago, was about the signif- SPORTS wRiTeR icance or emotional part of trees.” it turns out Auburn has always had a Looking at the 1897 class song love for oak trees. indicates Auburn has always been The 1897 Auburn class song, found attached to its beautiful oak trees in that year’s Glomerata, was written around the campus. And with the about an oak tree. health of the famous Toomer’s Oaks “Little oak, you’re only a wee twig getting worse, people are reflect- now, You must bend and wave with ing on lifelong memories made at the breeze; Like us, you must fight your Toomer’s Corner. way in the world, ere you take your For Michael Overstreet, gener- place with the trees,” it reads. al manager of Toomer’s Drugs, his On the surface, it seems like a song best memory was bringing his fami- about the Toomer’s Oaks, which are ly to the trees to gather with the Au- widely believed to be about 130 years burn family. old. “it’s probably after the last bowl But dig a little deeper and you’ll find game in Atlanta where we played out the trees weren’t around then. Virginia,” Overstreet said. “we woke Research done by Dr. Gary Keev- up my little girl, we got dressed. it er, a researcher and professor of horti- was cold outside, but yet we bun- culture at Auburn, shows that the trees dled up, drove downtown and gath- didn’t come about until the late 1930s. ered with the Auburn family and Debbie Shaw, vice president of rolled the tree. Alumni Affairs, is familiar with the “we all at that point were aware findings of Dr. Keever, whom she called what happened with the tree, so we “the tree expert.” just all made sure that we enjoyed “(The song) wasn’t about those the moment and appreciated what Toomer’s Oaks,” Shaw said. “They we got to do together as a family. ASSOCIATED PRESS / DAVE MARTIN didn’t come until the 1930s. But may- Not just the immediate family, but Auburn students and fans alike celebrate the school’s second BCS National Championship win against Oregon 22-19 on Jan. be the point, in this poem in the Glom the Auburn family.” 10, 2011   P resented by: John Rice Realtors Special Arrangements Kemp & Sons Printing Jim Massey Form al Wear Uncle Gertrude's

Check It Out Chill Yogurt Cafe Balloons & Flowers Brides & Formals by Penolia K & K Entertainment

Ashley Furnit ure Microtel Inn & Suites Homestore Tiger Town

Three Sisters Photography Marriott Grand National

The Bridal Registry Crenshaw Guesthouse

Irish Bred Pub Opelika Name the Occasion

Party People DJ Service Davis Enterprises

Paradise Lake Catering White Sky Photo

Heavenly Harps Ware Jewelers

Palm Beach Tan Flip Flop Foto

Auburn University Club Niffer’s Dom ino’s Pizza Turner Automotive Goree”s Funiture Marguirette’s  Jim Massey Fashion Show 3pm Thursday, January 17, 2013 The Auburn Plainsman Intrigue B7 The current ‘fiscal cliff’: what it means to students will Gaines debt. what’s concerning is that given the trajec- wriTEr tory of Medicare spending we’re on an unsta- The new year began without Congress com- ble path. if we don’t make any adjustments to a ing to a permanent solution to the looming “fis- number of different things, then we are going to cal cliff ” issue, and many Americans are won- reach debt to GDP numbers that we have never dering how leaders are planning to lower the seen in the United States,” he said. United States’ huge economical deficit and So does any of this affect Auburn students? what exactly the “fiscal cliff ” is. According to Jacob Dean of the AU College The “fiscal cliff ” is an economic effect result- Democrats, this may not affect Auburn students ing from tax increases and government spend- immediately, but will make a difference eventu- ing cuts in the past years, expanding the defi- ally, and will continue to affect the financial sit- cit between what the government takes in and uation of students for many years to come. what it spends. Rachel SuhS / DeSign eDitoR “we are going to be the ones to pay the debt. Congress has failed to come up with a solu- information source: office of Management and Budget we have a huge debt and it keeps growing by tion to the problem. As an alternative, they have ernment will regret not taking action sooner. how to lower the $14 trillion deficit, although the billions,” said Dean. “whether you are Dem- came to an agreement to raise taxes on individ- “it startles me because they’ve known for a according to Dr. Alexander richter from the ocrat or republican, somebody is going to have uals who earn more than $400,000 and couples year they had to work something out about the Department of Economics, people should not to pay for that. it affects us, it affects our chil- who earn more than $450,000, preventing mid- impending cliff,” said Pettey. “it just became so just focus on how large the deficit is, but on the dren and it’s going to affect the generations to dle class taxes from rising. political that the Democrats and the repub- economy’s growth. come unless we come up with a way to get this with the majority of the country being mid- licans didn’t want to do anything for the other “it’s really important for the public in general problem under control in a responsible, bal- dle class, this does not do much to help lower team, it came down to the 11th hour, and they to understand that it’s not just the value, the $14 anced way.” the $14 trillion deficit, meaning the problem will put this Band-Aid fix on the problem. i think it’s trillion, you’ve got to put that value in some kind Congress must now work together to come have to be revisited by Congress in the coming just going to cause more problems and this is of context,” said richter. up with a more permanent solution, which will months. just the beginning.” “it’s not the level, it’s the growth rate. The con- require tough choices and unprecedented bi- richard Pettey, SGA treasurer, thinks the gov- The main focus of many American’s minds is cerning factor isn’t that we are at $14 trillion of partisan cooperation. Calories, fat not the only important information on nutrition facts

Trent Erwin bel is information people are most familiar and in our diets, so we really try to get people to look wriTEr concerned with—calories. The FDA and nutri- at that,” whitten said. Take a closer look at a nutrition label because tionists recommend balancing caloric intake when people think about fiber, they only it tells a bigger story. Calories and fat aren’t the with caloric use, which means matching the consider bowel movements, but fiber plays a only important components of the nutritional amount of calories you consume with activity much more important role, Newby said. Fiber is value listed on a food or beverage. to burn calories. needed for processing cholesterol, movement of Serving size is the first piece of information The next section of the label, including fats, things through the gut, which allows the body to listed on a nutrition label, and for good reason. cholesterol and sodium, is the area of limit. Ac- get rid of wasteful substances. “People have a tendency to look at the cording to the FDA, consuming too much of Don’t focus on just one section of a nutrition amount of calories per serving and would as- these nutrients can result in chronic health is- label and only reduce or increase those por- sume that’s the amount of calories in a contain- sues: heart disease, some cancers and high tions, Newby said. Consider the entire label, er,” said Shirley whitten, human nutrition, diet blood pressure. even the ingredients, and balance each section and health regional extension agent. “Too much sodium can alter our cardiac accordingly. Along with whitten, Jessica-Lauren Newby, health,” Newby said. Nutrition doesn’t stop with a label; it incorpo- a registered dietitian employed by the Universi- Newby also mentioned the vital balance be- rates portion size and routine, two factors Eric ty, and Eric Smith, director of health promotion tween sodium and potassium in the heart be- Smith said are imperative for students to recog- and wellness services at the University, agree cause both regulate heartbeat and overall car- nize. that serving size is the most crucial bit of infor- diac health. “You can get stuck in the same rut and cycle,” mation on a nutrition label. Nutrients listed last on labels need the most Smith said. “From the nutrition perspective, Rachel SuhS / DeSign eDitoR According to these experts, people tend to attention; these include fiber, vitamins, calci- you’re always eating the same thing.” fries, then you need to ramp up the color a bit.” consume an entire package of food or bever- um, iron, etc. The FDA encourages people to Smith said students develop routines as a se- Color indicates nutritional value: the brighter, age and only consider one serving size. Howev- consume the recommended daily value of these mester progresses and may eat the same food the better. er, most packages contain much more than one nutrients because they’re necessary for immune on a regular basis, so it’s important for that food “Nutrition is such a small, but super impor- serving, multiplying the daily value of nutrients health, energy, bone strength and reducing the to be balanced with each food group and full of tant part of your overall health and wellness,” and other componenets. risk of disease. nutrients. Smith said. “it’s one step closer to living an opti- Following serving size on the nutrition la- “we’re notorious for not getting enough fiber As whitten said, “if you’re only eating French mal, healthy lifestyle.” baja bbq steak Melt smoky chilE bbq sauce with hints of garlic LIMITED TIME ONLY AT PARTICIPATING STORES.

SUBWAY® is a registered trademark of Doctorʼs Associates Inc. ©2012 Doctorʼs Associates Inc. Intrigue B8 The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, January 17, 2013 ‘Vaping’ trend replaces cigarette smoking in Auburn

Sonya Lovejoy cigs is a common new trend known as “Vap- uate student, is a non-smoker that has found FreeLAnCe MuLTIMeDIA ing”. vaping to be an enjoyable experience similar to with cigarettes being banned from many Citizens have become more aware of the the flavor options found in hookah. businesses and communities, smokers are dangers of tobacco cigarettes. “Due to health concerns, I have never been a turning to healthier and more flavorful options “Smoking has a strong link to lung cancer- smoker. with the introduction of e-cigs, those such as “vaping.” with so many businesses moving to tobacco health concerns are all but negated. Due to An abundance of cities across the nation and smoke free campuses, we feel strongly that the nicotine free liquid, I can enjoy the activi- have elected to become smoke free. while vaping is a non-offensive option. This is -be ty of smoking with virtually no health concerns these policy changes aim to create a healthi- coming more widely accepted. I puff on mine whatsoever, including the danger of addiction,” er and cleaner environment, some citizens be- in wal-Mart!” Prickett said. Frost said. lieve they should have the right to smoke with- Cigarettes contain smoke, tar, nicotine and For reformed smokers, nicotine can come in these buffer zones. over 4,000 harmful toxic chemicals. e-cigs are in five different levels, or a dose, depending on According to the City of Auburn website, Au- battery powered with a small refillable con- the amount of regular cigarettes a customer burn is considered a smoke-free city. Per City tainer where the vapor liquid is stored. This liq- currently smokes. These doses can be lowered Ordinance, no smoking is allowed in public uid is composed of propylene glycol (a steriliz- over time to reduce nicotine levels entirely. places, including public buildings and all res- ing agent that carries flavor), vegetable glycer- In addition to the health benefits of switch- taurants. Smoking is also prohibited within 10 in (creates water vapor that provides a smoke ing to e-cigs, smokers can save money by feet of any entrance to a building. effect), food flavoring and optional nicotine. switching to vaping. Prickett shared said a In addition to communities banning ciga- All of these ingredients are FDA approved and monthly supply of liquid for a pack a day smok- rette smoking, many campuses are also chang- Smokin’ Vapor only carries liquids made in the er is about $22. This compares with an estimat- ing their smoking policies. On Thursday Aug. uSA. ed cost of $150 per month if that customer was 16, the university kicked off a new smoking Customers are able to choose from around smoking regular cigarettes at $5 per pack. policy that requires smokers to be at least 25 60 different flavors including atomic fireball, Ben Sewell, an Auburn resident, went from feet away from all campus buildings before drunken monkey, watermelon, razzleberry and smoking a pack and a half a day to smoking lighting up. glazed donut. about one real cigarette a day. Smokers have been forced into isolation to Customers are able to try the e-cigs and as “It has helped a lot. It has helped my lungs puff away while the public casts judgmental many flavors as they like before they even buy out as well, I can feel the difference between glances, or have they? the product. the two. I don’t get get as winded anymore,” ed and Marian Prickett, owners of Smokin’ nicotine levels are also mixed in-house. Sewell said. Vapor in Auburn, believe they have a solution. Many customers are reformed smokers, how- Pricket urges citizens to “stop smokin’ and Smokin’ Vapor sells electronic cigarettes (e- ever, some customers choose to smoke e-cigs start vaping.” For more information on Smokin’ cigs) that are considerably cheaper, healthier, with no nicotine and simply enjoy the different Vapor, visit their vapor shop on Opelika road RAYE MAYE / PHOTO EDTOR convenient and allowed around and in most flavor options. or contact them at smokinvaporauburn@ Ed and Marian Prickett encourage students to re- restaurants and businesses. Smoking these e- Jonathon Frost, an Auburn university grad- gmail.com. place cigarette habbits with “vaping.” Oscar nominations offer surprises, disappointments

Kelsey Davis voted on and given by the Hollywood Foreign different than the costly television production viewers? A fun night watching the stars? A InTrIgue wrITer Press Association, where the Oscars are voted spectacle that they are today. changed view on television and film? Possibly The Oscars, the emmy’s, the golden globes– on by those who actually make the movies. For nominations for Oscar Awards came out last nothing? or any awards show for that matter–are easy to example: the best director award will be voted Thursday. “Lincoln” took the lead above all oth- “I like to watch the Oscars, but it doesn’t re- get confused. It’s awards show season, and most on by other directors. er films, receiving 12 different nominations. ally affect what I watch afterwards,” said emma quickly approaching is the Oscars. The Oscars as we see them today and the Os- Other top ranking films that received multiple goddard, junior majoring in finance. Before getting into what exactly the Oscars cars as they were in the beginning are incredibly nominations include “Life of Pi” with 11, “Les Denney Burkholder, junior majoring in soft- are, here is a quick debrief on the difference in different. The first Academy Awards presenta- Misérables” with eight, and “Argo” with seven. ware engineering, has a different take on it. award shows: The grammy Awards award for tions were held on May 16, 1929. They took place From an amateur’s point of view, the nomina- “I’ll usually watch some of the movies that music, the golden globes award in Motion Pic- during a private brunch at the Hollywood roo- tions didn’t seem to be anything too surprising. get nominations or awards. I like doing that be- ture and Television, the emmys award for televi- sevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, and only about 270 Leila MacCurrach, junior majoring in rehab and cause you wind up watching movies that are sion, the Tony awards in Broadway, and the Os- people were present. disabilities, disagrees. better than your average box office hit,” said cars, formally known as the Academy Awards, Possibly the most gaping change from the “I couldn’t believe Ben Afleck didn’t get nom- Burkholder. award in the film industry. first Academy Awards to the Academy Awards inated for best director. Argo was amazing,” said For those interested in tuning in to the Acad- The golden globes and the Oscars appear to of present day is the ticket price. To attend the MacCurrach. emy Awards this year, they will be held on Sun- be almost the same, but the golden globes are Oscars in 1929 cost a grand total of $5, quite So what do the Academy Awards mean for day, Feb. 24.

To Place an Ad, Print Deadline Call - 334-844-4130 Noon three or Email - business days [email protected] prior to publication

Line Classifieds Display Classifieds The Auburn Plainsman is not Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle 15 words ...... $6 Local...... $11 per col inch responsible for the content of the Extra Words...... 40¢ National...... $16 per col inch ads. Ads that seem too good to be Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis Bold/outline. . . .$1 per ad 1 col x 4″ min to 1 col x 8″ max true usually are. ACROSS 2 Côte d’__: French 38 Activist Guevara 52 Berliner’s eight 1 Hunger hint resort area 39 Nonowner’s 53 Leave out of the 5 Shorn shes 3 Padre’s boy property right freezer FOR SALE FOR RENT 9 Indonesian island 4 Mass reading 42 Commonly long 54 Pacific 13 Pinza of “South 5 Unworldly garment archipelago Pacific” 6 Spark, as an 44 __ blues: 56 Triumphant 1120ft mobile home locat- Luxury Spring Break 14 Pulsate appetite Mississippi genre cries 16 Yaks, e.g. 7 Unit of energy 47 “Eat up!” 57 Magazine filler ed in Orchard Way Mobile Home 17 Endures an 8 Such that one may 48 Frequent final 58 Eccentric sort Home Park, Central Heat / Located in Destin, Florida onslaught of 9 Put (down) on soccer score 59 B’way hit signs sleeps 16 people!! criticism paper 49 Peter who co- 61 Veto Air, Freezer, refrigerator, 20 Prognosticator 10 Car bar wrote “Puff, the 62 General linked dishwasher, electric stove, www.vrbo.com/118130 or 21 RR terminus 11 Prez’s backup Magic Dragon” with chicken microwave. Some furni- call 563-590-0194 22 Center opening? 12 Opponent Email kevinmuellerdc@ 23 Aus. setting 15 “__! that deep ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: ture (dinning glass table 24 Puts the kibosh romantic chasm 4 chairs, pantry closet, hotmail.com on ...”: Coleridge bakers rack, computer 26 Kind of contact 18 Hitchhiker’s aid banned by the 19 Neck parts desk, office storage closet, NFL 24 Lining with ceiling fan in all rooms. SUBLEASE 2BR/2BATH 32 Golden Bears’ decorative rock All very good condition. school, familiarly 25 Slimy garden pest SUBLEASE 33 “Joanie Loves 26 Severe La-Z-Boy furniture. 2BR/2BATH,TIGER Chachi” co-star 27 Nicholas Gage Washing machine, dryer. TRANSIT WITHIN 34 Like James Bond memoir Storage shed (medium 35 Carpeting 28 Mexican aunt WALKING DISTANCE. computation 29 Antarctica’s __ size). Tiger Transit. CLOSE TO SHOPPING 37 Cyclist Byrd Land Stocked ponds right Armstrong, or 30 Pandora’s boxful outside your door! Pool. Email katelew1216@ what completes 31 Six-mile-plus run, Pets are welcome (fenced the ensemble briefly gmail.com found in the four 32 Rotating machine yard). Great neighbor- long across parts hood, college students. answers 36 In the sack [email protected] 10/03/12 LOST & FOUND EMPLOYMENT 40 It may be impish Email avmarasco@gmail. 41 24-hr. news com source LOST DOG, 6 lb chihua- Drink for Free 43 “If __ a nickel ...” 45 Category hua, black, brown white. Brand Ambassadors 46 Use a sun visor, - Auburn, Glen & Dean Trailer for Sale in Ridge Wanted. Looking for fit, say wood Village. 500 Webster 334-224-1400 REWARD 50 Currently healthy, well connected, occupied with Road #445. $7,000 – 14 x outgoing leaders from 51 She, in Lisbon - 70. 3bedrooms/2bath. Par local colleges to introduce 52 Justice Dept. tially furnished. New Frig, bureau new Healthy Energy drink 55 Greeting card carpet, blinds, linoleum. on campus. Earn what you figure, maybe 859-967-9331. The Auburn are worth, not what your 56 Pacific Surfliner and Acela Plainsman job is worth! Arizona 60 Vulnerable spot WANTED based company expand- 63 Muslim pilgrim is 64 Passover month ing. Team from ASU 65 Melville South earning thousands each Seas novel BAHAMAS SPRING Now Hiring! month. Need 5 guys and 5 66 Candy bar with a BREAK cookie center Advertising girls. Text brief description 67 More than just $189 for 5 days. All prices of why we should choose include: Round-trip luxury Representatives hard to find you 205-718-3383. 68 Stir-fry cookware party cruise. Accommoda- Apply online at Tiger tions on the island at your Recruiting Links: DOWN By Michael Dewey www.auburn.edu/career/trl www.lkendrick.vemma. 1 Cop’s quarry choice of thirteen resorts. (c)2012 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 10/03/12 Appalachia Travel. www. com BahamaSun.com 800-867- 5018 News updates daily www.theplainsman.com | Follow us on Twitter! @TheAUPlainsman | Like us on Facebook!