The Auburn Plainsman A SPIRIT THAT IS NOT AFRAID Thursday, February 14, 2013 ThePlainsman.com Vol. 119, Issue 32, 16 Pages Online Rammer Jammer, Updyke back in the slammer

Chandler Jones Lowe’s Home Improvement him for making threats. able apprehension of receiv- COMMUNITY REPORTER Store. Court proceedings revealed ing a battery. Harvey Updyke was tak- Kisha Abercrombie, assis- Updyke claimed that he was The defense argued no en to the Lee County Deten- tant district attorney, cited already going away for some- probable cause to the arrest, tion Center to be incarcerated, Updyke violated his bond by thing and “ain’t got nothing to because the manager did not Wednesday, Feb. 13. being arrested for an alleged lose.” even know what was going on Judge Jacob Walker III re- assault. As of Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, and that the arresting officer voked Updyke’s bond and Up- Margaret Brown, Updyke’s Updyke had a Failure to Ap- had to sign the warrant. dyke has since been taken attorney, stated that there pear still pending in Louisi- They said the writ was im- to the Lee County Detention were no grounds for the arrest ana. The defense said Updyke proper because it did not Center. because Updyke was not “le- had no knowledge of the FTA have a judge’s signature. “In light of what has been gally arrested” and the defense and no lawyer for that case. Judge Walker also set a sta- presented to the court today, says the police video shows Judge Walker said the stan- tus hearing for Friday, March Campus A3 it’s the court’s decision to re- Updyke “did nothing at all.” dard of the court was if the 15, at 11 a.m. to discuss a po- UPDYKE voke the bond,” Walker said. According to the video, Up- stipulations of the bond had tential change of venue. ty employee or their spouse or On Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, dyke was banned from the been violated the bond should The defense said that an un- child, is a “victim” in the case. Officer Matthew Brady in property, but responded that be revoked. biased jury would be impossi- “Any one who receives a di- Hammond, L.A. arrested Up- he would indeed return to re- The prosecution said the ble in Auburn, because mem- rect benefits should be dis- dyke in a dispute regarding turn one more item. arrest was under terms that bers of the university com- qualified,” said Andrew Stan- a refund for a lawnmower at Officer Brady then arrested Lowes employees had reason- munity, any Auburn Universi- ley, also Updyke’s attorney. Get to know the SGA candidates With formal campaigning beginning Wednesday, Feb. 13, who will you vote for on election day? Sports B2 Presidential Candidates

Chelsea Crooks Harrison Mill Eric Savage Junior in microbial, Senior in account- Junior in entre- cellular, and molecu- ing. preneurship and lar biology and Span- His platform is family business. ish. broken up into sever- He is involved in “My goal has been al different categories the Division of Stu- to target people across including academics, dent Affairs Student the University,” Crooks dining, transporta- and Media Initia- said. “Not just the demographics that have tion and student life. tives, Health Promotion and Wellness Ser- always been targeted.” Crooks plans to reach Mills wants to change aspects of class regis- vices UnsupersizemeAU Participant, SGA as many students as possible throughout the tration to make it easier for students. Assistant Director of Emerging Leader In- whole campaign. “I’d like to reduce the number of ‘TBAs’ stitute, SGA Big Event Project Coordinator Crooks has qualifications that include shown when registering for classes,” Mills said. and Social Fraternity Social Chairman. THE PLAINSMAN POLL SGA AVP academic affairs, central class- As for dining, Mills would like to add a din- Savage will rely heavily on social media room facility committee member, academ- ing option to the library and implement an all for his campaign. ic affairs committee member and director in you care to eat dining option on campus, pos- “I’ve worked for a very long time coming the Beat Bama Food Drive. sibly in the Hill. up with some really awesome videos that This week’s Crooks wants to add on campus dining “One way we would get that accomplished are going to allow students to get to know question venues including in the library to promote is ensuring that there is student representa- me as a candidate; more than just someone a community and give students a variety of tion on that committee, which there current- who is standing out on the concourse giv- the options for them to dine at, Crooks said. ly is not,” Mills said. ing away free candy,” Savage said. Crooks will work with the night time For the transportation part of his platform, Savage plans on changing the dining sys- transportation system make sure that it’s ef- Mills wants to make the transit system more tem to benefit students. fectively serving the needs of the students. efficient by using the help of students in indus- He will change dining dollars to a point “(I will) establish drop off zones on cam- trial and civil engineering majors. value system so that students won’t over- pus that allow students to drop off and pick “I think that gives Auburn University a very spend on meals, Savage said. Instead of the up their friends safely on campus,” Crooks unique learning experience,” Mills said. “(It remaining TigerCard money at the end of said. gives) students in their respective field a proj- the year being taken from the student, Sav- Vote online at One aspect of her platform includes giv- ect that they can take out into the real world, age wants the university to refund the stu- ing students the option to have a mini Tiger- like an internship.” dent or credit the money to their TigerClub ThePlainsman.com Card, in addition to the traditional sized ti- Mills will have a blackboard and posters account. ger card. available for students to write on about issues Savage wants to add a dining venue for “You can just have it on your keys and you that may not be addressed in his platform so the RBD library that would be open during know you wont lose it as often, it’s more ac- that he can improve on them. studying hours. Last week’s cessible.” Crooks said. She will work to in- Mills has qualifications including SGA Sen- He hopes to eliminate unused stops on question crease the resources available to students in ator At-Large; budget and finance committee the transit route and to create parking me- terms of study partners, SI and educational chair, SGA senator college of liberal arts, vari- ter spaces for the student center parking support services as well as increasing the se- ous university boards and committees, frater- deck and the library parking deck among lection of books available as part of the text- nity vice president of programming and frater- other places on campus where students book reserve program, Crooks said. nity vice president of finance. can park to run quick errands. Vice Presidential Candidates

Wesley Clendinen Amy Anne Olsen, Cody Sanders Junior in animal sci- Junior in finance.Ol- Junior in political ences. sen is currently an SGA science. Clendinen is current- senator at-large, has Sanders began his ly a senator for the Col- been involved in SGA time in SGA during Ti- lege of Agriculture and for three years. ger Tuesdays as a fresh- said through that, he has “I am excited at the man and said through been able to see how the opportunity to keep that, he has developed SGA senate is run. serving students and the senators and be a great experience and passion for serving Au- “I want to utilize the vice president position resource to them so they can serve better as burn. to take senate and become more involved in the well,” Olsen said. Sanders has been a student recruiter, which student body,” Clendinen said. Olsen has plans to expand the collegiate he said has taught him the ins and outs of Au- “I want to make an online ticket exchange readership program by providing students burn and has made him passionate about to do away with people who are buying tickets with publications like the Wall Street Jour- serving the student body. and then selling them at high prices,” Clendin- nal. Sanders plans to serve the student body en said. Olsen also wants to see the late night further by making changes with the Tiger “I also want to make sure we have legitimate transportation on campus improve. Transit system. study days every semester during the week be- “Late night transportation is an issue so “It needs to be more efficient overall,” Sand- fore exams.” I want to work with that,” Olsen said. “We ers said. “Some routes should be shortened Clendinen also wants to see a healthy food need to push administration to increase and others need to be longer and we need to INDEX options. funding for late night security and I think if have more buses going.” Campus A2 Clendinen said he wants them to resembles students voice that opinion strongly enough, Sanders also wants to make some advance- Opinion A6 Whole Foods or Earth Fare. administration will do something because ments within Tiger Dining to bring coffee ki- Community A7 Clendinen also said he believes that stu- campus safety is a high priority.” osks around campus. Sports B1 dents should have the opportunity to become Olsen said she also wants to make sure “My idea is to have it be like Weagle Water,” Intrigue B5 more aware of what SGA is doing on campus students’ money is being used effectively. Sanders said. throughout the year. “The student senate allocates $2 million “Students will be able to walk up and swipe “I really want to establish an SGA newslet- every year of student activity fees and we all their tiger card to cut down lines at Starbucks ter,” Clendinen said. pay into that as students,” Olsen said. and Caribou Coffee.” Campus A2 The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, February 14, 2013

POLICE REPORTS FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN FEB. 6 – 13, 2013 DUI ARRESTS FOR FEB. 6 – 13, 2013 Feb. 7 – Biggio Drive Second-degree theft of a wallet, debit cards, U.S. cur- rency and ID cards between 1:53 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Morgan Liles, 19, Decatur Kevin Griffin, 22, Opelika Sherry Ray, 42, Auburn Thursday, Feb. 7, 6:41 a.m. on North Saturday, Feb. 9, 2:25 a.m. at North Monday, Feb. 11, 10:41 p.m. at Feb. 8-9 – West Longleaf Drive College Street Gay Street and North Avenue. Alabama Highway 14 and Webster Third-degree criminal mischief between 1 p.m. Feb. Road. 8–3 a.m. Feb. 9 Travis Frey, 27, Fair Hope Kerry Upshaw, 24, Opelika Friday, Feb. 8, 3:12 a.m. on South Saturday, Feb. 9, 2:52 a.m. on South Tucker Kreis, 21, Grayson, Ga. Feb. 9 – West Glenn Avenue College Street College Street Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2:02 a.m. on Leaving the scene of an accident between 2:30–2:45 West Magnolia Avenue. a.m. Elizabeth Skardon, 21, Charleston, S.C. William Carson, 19, Orlando, Fla. Saturday, Feb. 9, 1:56 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2:58 a.m. on Wire Feb. 10 – West Longleaf Drive Tacoma Drive Road. First-degree criminal trespass between 8:25 p.m.– — Reports provided by Auburn Department of Public Safety 8:30 p.m. Sara Lindsey, 19, Lagrange, Ga. Tekethen Leonard, 28, Alexander City Saturday, Feb. 9, 2:25 a.m. at West Sunday, Feb. 10, 4:47 a.m. at North Feb. 11 – Heisman Drive Samford Drive and Hemlock Drive. Donahue Drive and Raintree Avenue. First-degree theft of jewelry between 11–11:25 a.m.

Feb. 12 – Cottage Lane Second-degree animal cruelty report between 9:40 a.m.–10 a.m. Forestry and Wildlife to host Treasurer Candidates Wilson Yielding Will McManus Yielding, a Bir- McManus, aka Timbersport Championship mingham native DOLLA DOLLA and junior in ex- WiLL, is a junior in ercise science has political science and George Nunnelley and dinner. al regional qualifying event a list of qualifi- economics. WriTer each of the 14 southeast- held later in the evening. The cations ranging He said that as a Virginia Tech, N.C. State, ern universities listed above professionals will compete in from Co-Director “military-brat” he Clemson, Georgia, Florida, will choose one individual to the same four events, as well of Auxiliary Ser- has lived across the Alabama A&M, Mississip- compete in the STiHL Com- as the springboard and modi- vices, assistant director of Better rela- U.S., but claims Alabama as his home state, pi State, Kentucky, Tennes- petition held on Friday eve- fied saw. The qualifying event tions Day, a Big event staff member, and having graduated from high school in Do- see, Louisiana Tech, LSU, ning at the Cowboy Church will air on an eSPN-affiliated a member of the Beat Bama Food Drive than. Stephen F. Austin, Arkan- of Lee County off inter- network at a later date. Auction Committee. “i am the current UPC vice president of sas Monticello and your very state-280. These events are A total of 25 events – His goals for treasurer include expand- finance,” McManus said. “UPC governs 49 own Auburn; what do all of open to the public at a $5 ad- eight technical events, such ing the use of student fees, and overseeing percent of all allocated money coming from these universities have in mission cost. as pole classification and how the fees are used by the various uni- student activity fees. So they directly man- common? Auburn has chosen Con- wildlife identification, and versity organizations that receive them. age more money than any other student They are all part of the clave Chairman Dalton 17 physical events, such as He also wants to work with the Student treasurer on campus.” STiHL Collegiate Timbers- Hand, junior in the School of the axe throw and log roll – Senate, in what he called an open and He said that he hopes to attend law ports Championship Series, Forestry and Wildlife Scienc- will be held throughout the transparent process, in order to distrib- school to potentially enter a political posi- which will be hosted by Au- es, as their representative. duration of Friday and Sat- ute the funds in a way that would maxi- tion at some point. However, he said that burn’s School of Forestry and each participant selected urday at AG Heritage Park off mize their potential. he wants to enlist in the Teach for America Wildlife Sciences on March will compete in four events South Donahue Drive. Yielding is a member of the Sigma Al- organization immediately after graduation. 14-16. – the single-man buck, hor- According to Gallagher, pha epsilon fraternity. His platform states that his campaign is The series will include an izontal chop, vertical chop teams are comprised of any- “i feel that Auburn needs a person that not about gimmicks or political tricks, but individual STiHL Competi- and stock saw. in the end, a where from eight to 40 par- can do the treasurer position but also developed from his desire for seriousness, tion as well as a 56th Annual winner will be chosen and ticipants. help out with other jobs such as parking transparency and a belief in experience. Southern Forestry Conclave will earn a spot to compete in “As a 14-year recurring and dining services,” he said. He wants to move the budget planning team competition. the national collegiate com- event, we are very excited to He had no comment on a recent pub- period from the fall semester to the spring, Clubs and participants petition, which will be held host the Conclave at Auburn lic intoxication charge in Gwinnett Coun- in coordination with the University’s bud- will arrive to Auburn’s cam- in June. this year,” said James rob- ty, Ga., during winter break ; and also no get planning, and to recycle successful pus on Thursday, March 14 The events will also be ert Dearman, senior Forestry comment on his opponent, William Mc- methods he used in the University Program for registration, orientation highlighted by a profession- Club President. Manus. Council into the SGA treasury. Miss Auburn Candidates

Tara Jones Emily Jordan Katie Kuhn Junior in accounting and marketing. Junior in marketing. Junior in biomedical sciences. Jones hopes to win the hearts Jordan won Miss Auburn University Kuhn is spot #2 on the ballot for of the Auburn students. in 2012, is a student recruiter, a mem- Miss Auburn 2013. Jones is AVP of Communica- ber of the AU rhythm Hip Hop Dance Kuhn is Tigerettes and Tiger Hosts tions and Marketing for SGA, is Troupe, secretary of Lambda Sigma social director, a member of Omicron part of innovative Humanitari- and director of campus activities in her Delta Kappa, a part of Cardinal Key an Products Organization, is a member of Beta Al- social sorority. and a part of Student Government Organization reACH pha Psi, is in the Honors College, is ePortfolio Proj- Jordan’s platform revolves around getting more stu- program. ect Ambassador and is an Oaks retreat counselor. dents involved with the arts on campus. Kuhn’s platform revolves around Habitat for Human- “My platform is about the world’s water crisis. it’s a There are four main areas that Jordan wants to pinpoint ity. huge need that i have a heart for,” Jones said. “When i for her campaign. “One way to get freshmen involved when they get here was 16, through a series of events, the water crisis re- “The first is to make art classes more accessible to non- is promoting an MLP of community service with a focus ally got my attention because i didn’t even know it ex- art majors and also elevating the opportunities that al- on Habitat for Humanity, where the freshmen are able to isted and how nearly one billion people don’t have ac- ready exist for art majors and making students more serve through Habitat for Humanity, whether it is to re- cess to clean drinking water and how we so often take aware of that,” Jordan said. “The second thing is doing the store or rebuild buildings or rehabilitating,” Kuhn said. it for granted. i want to show students that yes, they are initial groundwork for the Auburn School of Fine Arts and Kuhn was able to help raise approximately $5,000 for just a student, but i got involved and (they can too).” Dance. The third thing is having an art week, which will Habitat for Humanity when she was director of the Ti- Jones encourages students who are passion- hopefully be sometime in the fall.” gerettes and Tiger Hosts fall 5K. ate about the water crisis to vote for her. Jordan wants to be Miss Auburn just to serve the Univer- “i have the connections in order to make (volunteer- “Also they should vote for me because i care about sity and community of Auburn. ing) a reasonable thing for students to do,” Kuhn said. issues that are outside of Auburn’s circle. From my time “i’m running because i really think that the arts are re- Kuhn was nominated by Tigerettes and Tiger Hosts here i have become friends with international students, ally huge and i think it’s something that Auburn could re- and said she is blessed to be in this position. incoming freshmen and all demographics and that’s ally benefit from,” Jordan said. “i feel like it’s something i’m “i would do my best as Miss Auburn to be a role mod- one of the biggest things i love about Auburn. i want really passionate about and why i would love to have this el for women, which is also what i think; Miss Auburn (students) to vote for me with the knowledge that i’m not position.” is a role model for women and young girls,” Kuhn said. your ‘cookie-cutter’ student, i want to make a difference Jordan’s slogan is “just dance, just sing, just paint, just “i seen a wide range of things at Auburn and have been in the world and i’m not just saying that,” Jones said. create, just Jordan.” able to do a lot of things at Auburn.

Kate Hughes Andrea Howard Junior in civil engineer- Junior in human devel- The Auburn Plainsman ing. opment and family stud- 255 Heisman Drive, Suite 1111, AU Student Center Hughes is a student re- ies. Auburn, AL 36849 cruiter, member of a so- Howard is a part of Newsroom - (334) 844-9108 Advertising - (334) 844-4130 cial sorority, high school War eagle Girls and leadership council coun- Plainsman, the secretary Editor - Robert E. Lee selor and part of Tiger Tuesdays: emerging in her social sorority, a Tigerette and is Wel- Managing Editor - Nathan Simone Leadership institute. come Week Project Coordinator. NEWSROOM ADVERTISING Hughes’ campaign will revolve around ca- Howard’s platform revolves around COMMUNITY DESIGN ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVES reer services for students. breast cancer awareness. Editor - Sydney Callis Editor - Rachel Suhs Lauren Darmanin Hughes also hopes to implement a non- Howard wants to implement monthly Reporter - Chandler Jones Graphic Artist - Emily Brett Kathryn Holladay profit career fair, as well as, a majors and mi- ‘Cooking Pink’ classes to campus. Writer - Abigail O’Brien ONLINE Ben Whitley nors fair, for those unsure of their majors. “There are tons of foods out there that CAMPUS Editor - Dustin Schrader SENIOR DESIGNERS Hughes said it is important for Auburn actually can reduce the risk of breast can- Editor - Becky Hardy Assistant Editor - Chelsea Harvey Whitney Potts students to realize all the career-related op- cer,” Howard said. “i didn’t know that be- Reporter - Corey Arwood Multimedia editor - Daniel Oramas Ashley Selby portunites on campus. fore researching. i feel that if we can imple- Writer - Kailey Miller Webmaster - Zach McSwain JUNIOR DESIGNERS Writer - Austin Lankford “i think it’s really easy for people to get ment those cooking habits when people are COPY DESK Caitlin Piery caught up in everyday activities, like class young, if they were to be unfortunate and INTRIGUE Editor - Bianca Seward Zoya Zinger and social events, like football and we also have to deal with this disease themselves, it Editor - Elizabeth Wieck Assistant Editor - Callie Ward DISTRIBUTION Reporter - Anna Beth Jager forget some reasons why we are in college, wouldn’t have to be such a drastic lifestyle PHOTO Jason Bass Reporter - Caitlin Wagenseil which i am guilty of this all the time,” Hughes ch a n ge .” Editor - Raye May Austin Haisten Writer - Kelsey Davis Justin McCroskey said. “As much as i’d love to be an Auburn stu- Howard is familiar with breast cancer Photographer - Katherine McCahey SPORTS GENERAL MANAGER & dent, college is meant to be a launching pad since every generation in her family had EDITORIAL ADVISER Editor - John Burns ADVERTISING DIRECTOR for us for the next step in life, so i want stu- been affected by it. Austin Phillips Reporter - Will Gaines Judy Riedl dents to start thinking about that next step “My grandfather has breast cancer and Reporter - Andrew Yawn (334) 844-9108 (334) 844-9101 now, so that when it actually comes they will my aunt has breast cancer too, so it’s a very Writer - Ethan Brady [email protected] [email protected] be prepared.” real possibility for me since it’s been in ev- Writer - Lance Davis The Auburn Plainsman is [email protected] Hughes will incorporate the ever-so-popu- ery generation in my family,” Howard said. OPINIONS published in print weekly OFFICE MANAGER lar mustache fad into her campaign. Howard also would like to have a paint- Editor - Benjamin Croomes every Thursday. We can be Kim Rape “i know that you can tie in and you can ball tournament and a color race, where all SPECIAL SECTIONS found online at (334) 844-4130 say ‘opportunity is right under your nose,’” the money raised will go to the breast can- Editor - Melody Kitchens ThePlainsman.com. [email protected] Hughes said. cer awareness foundation. Thursday, February 14, 2013 The Auburn Plainsman Campus A3 Sustainability, profitability: no longer mutually exclusive

Corey Arwood 10 percent in energy savings is guar- gy necessary to produce the pulp. research aimed at reducing energy CAmPus RePoRTeR anteed for each facility. Wang, who came to Auburn in and chemical consumption at pulp one Auburn professor has shown “For example, for any industri- 2006 after earning her Ph.D. in chemi- mills,” said Harriet Langford, trust- that increasing an industry’s environ- al process, if you’ve ever been to any cal engineering from the university of ee for the foundation and one of An- mental sustainability can lead to a chemical plants you will see that they Texas at Austin, said that funding for derson’s daughters. “I didn’t know lowering in its operating costs. have pressure sensors, they have tem- her research was hard to find. that Alabama actually had 17 mills, Jin Wang, B. Redd, associate pro- perature sensors, they have flow me- The National science Foundation, pulp and paper industry, so this was fessor in the department of chemical ters, that allow you to have a knowl- from which she will soon be receiv- a great opportunity for us to encour- engineering, findings allowed her to edge of what the current state of your ing a $400,000 grant for her work with age other people to follow her process receive a $50,000 grant from the Ray process [is],” Wang said. yeast, declined funding for her re- if it works well.” Anderson Foundation in order to fur- Her research aimed at developing search in the pulp and paper industry. Ray Anderson created a carpet ther her research in curbing the en- a method of calculating at what point “The pulp and the paper, it doesn’t business in the 1970s that would ergy consumption of pulp and paper the process of pulp production was sound as sexy as ‘nano’ or ‘bio.’ That’s eventually become the modular car- mills. in at any given time by gauging the the difference between science and pet industry today known as Inter- “The main contribution we have thickness of the glue-like substance, engineering,” Wang said. face. developed is what is called a soft-sen- ligament, which bonds the wood fi- Developing ways of connecting Anderson reinvented Interface in sor,” Wang said. bers together. sustainability with profitability is a the mid-90s to be more environmen- The pulp and paper industry is one The result of this information key point in the mission of the Ray tally sustainable, and cut 80 percent CONTIBUTED BY WANG of Alabama’s largest industries, with would allow changes to be made that Anderson Foundation, whose name- of the companies emissions output, Wang is the director of the Wang approximately 17 mills located with- could either speed up or slow down sake, Ray Anderson, was a pioneering according to Langford, by switch- Group, a research team made up in the state. production, by heating or cooling the figure of environmental sustainabili- ing from the use of petroleum prod- of undergraduate and graduate stu- With the application of the find- process, and would result in substan- ty in industry. ucts in the material used to make the dents seeking their doctorate de- ings from her research a minimum of tial reductions in the amount of ener- “We funded $50,000 to support her backing for the carpets. grees.

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Jessa Pease The building also features a for core training and the bot- WRITeR number of innovative ameni- tom two floors will be devot- Iron will be pumping and ties including a 50-foot rock ed to large classes and all the Spring Break 2013 Zumba will being jumping climbing wall with an auto- dance classes, according to when the new Recreation belaying system, four border- the Pamela Wiggins, assistant and Wellness Center opens ing caves for lateral climbing, director of the campus recre- is Destin, Florida spring 2013. a 20-foot wet rock climbing ation group fitness program. The center will be offer- wall in the 20,000 gallon lei- A student instructor, ing state-of-the-art amenities sure activity pool, a 45-per- Akilah Williams, is teaching and classes provided as a col- son hot tub in the shape of a cycling classes that is new to laboration with campus rec- tiger paw and a third of a mile Auburn this semester. reation. indoor track with a corkscrew Williams said she is excited Construction crews are formation and 10 feet of alti- to move to the fitness tower, working seven days a week to tude change. so she can teach her classes. get the new building complet- “I want to make sure that “I’m so ready for it. I just ed by late this spring. everybody on campus knows don’t know what to expect,” “my main responsibility that we have programs that Williams said. “I know it is is to get the students excit- are available that will fit ba- supposed to be bigger and ed and informed of what is sically everybody wheth- better, but it’s just like until potentially being built,” said er it’s intramural sports, club it comes you don’t know how Adam sardinha, assistant di- sports, outdoor recreation, bigger and how better. I just rector of marketing to cam- aquatics, group fitness and really want it to be here.” pus recreation. “The students like the whole spectrum of The opening of the Recre- voiced a major concern that recreation,” sardinha said. “so ation and Wellness Center is they wanted to have a top tier that you are not only physical- getting closer and only time facility. They see their friends ly sound, but you are mentally can tell how the faculty, staff at other universities having and your well-being in gener- and students will react to all that. They wanted the same al is just balanced. You have a the work that has gone into amenities and features that balance between school, work making this facility what it is. are at other institutions.” and life.” “I find myself at the end of The building itself is a LeeD The building will also have my career at what I feel is the certified building based off the a five-floor tower devoted to best facility in the nation,” united state’s Green Building. the fitness programs. Wiggins said. Get a Room ! LeeD stands for leadership, The top floor is the mind- Wiggins has never seen energy and environmental de- body studio with windows anything like what the new • Must Be 21 to rent sign, and means that the new that open up to a gorgeous student act is looking to be. Live Music center will be a sustainable view of Auburn, sardinha said. “It is an amazing plan,” Wig- • Quadruple occupancy building that decreases Au- The fourth floor is the -cy gins said. “It is an amazing burn’s carbon footprint. cling floor, the third floor is team of people.” in condominium suites Poolside • The area’s only lagoon pool BBQ • Deposit required for Drink reservation specials • Beach Shuttle

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CONTRIBUTED BY ADAM SARDINHA visionarydestin.com An artist’s rendering of the soon-to-be student act. Campus A4 The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, February 14, 2013 Auburn Family gives support for Black History Month

Becky Hardy mr. Bsu pageant winner, del Anderson, was making ground-breaking discoveries, not just CAmPus EdiTor happy to make his family and friends proud. for black Americans, but for all races,” Ander- don’t let the name fool you. The Black stu- “i think that just to get black students excit- son said. dent union is not strictly for black students at ed about their heritage and also make the whole Crenshaw’s family has taken part in African Auburn. student body aware how important black histo- American history directly. Her aunts and uncles The Black student union brings Black Histo- ry is, not just to African Americans, but to every- were involved in protests in the 1960s and 1970s. ry month specific events open to everyone. body is important,” Anderson said. “my aunt actually was right at 16th street The events that have taken place so far in- upcoming events include tonight’s Jazz and Baptist Church right at the bombing,” Cren- clude the Heritage Festival and the mr. Bsu pag- Poetry Night, at 7p.m. in the student Center shaw said. “There’s just a lot of things i think we eant. ballroom, where students can sign up to sing or should celebrate and understand that it’s not The Heritage Festival, an event that caters read poetry and spoken word. just about rosa Parks or martin Luther King Jr., to the influence of African American culture Williams stresses the importance of the Au- but it’s what (African Americans) have done as throughout the world, included talent show burn family during Black History month. a whole.” type performers as well as speakers from the “i invite people out to Black student union Bsu wants to change the way the students NPHC and a prominent civil rights leader, roy events because this is what the Auburn family see the organization. Howard who talked about his experience, as does, we support one another, we get to know “The Black student union, especially this year well as, gave his advice on civil rights for Afri- one another and we experience one another,” under Akilah’s guidance, has done a tremen- can Americans. Williams said. “From that we become a family dous job in representing ourselves. We’re work- “Even though it was Black History month we and we grow to support, fight and work for one ing a lot more toward being campus-oriented,” wanted to make it more diverse, so it wasn’t all a n o th er.” Crenshaw said. “We just want to make sure that about black people in general, it was about what Williams compares the support for Bsu to a even though our name may be the Black stu- black history has done for the country and the football game. dent union, which can kind of sound like it’s world,” said Jamecia Crenshaw, social director “it doesn’t matter who you’re sitting by, who’s just for black students, but we really want for for Black student union. in front of you or behind you, we’re just all there everyone on our campus to understand that it Akiliah Williams, president of the Black stu- cheering for the team,” Williams said. “We’re still just started as the Black student union. Even dent union, says her favorite event is the Heri- there together, whether we’re winning or losing. though it was started for black students that’s tage Festival. i think going to Bsu events or going to Greek not really where we’re taking it. We want every- “it wasn’t just about black history, it was sing, going to Tiger stomp is like that, maybe a one to be involved.” about the history of cultures and the other or- more condensed version. it’s an opportunity to sharing cultures and their histories is essen- ganizations showed what is black history in- be around each other all for the same reason to tial to the drive behind these events, Williams fluence in the countries that they’re from,” Wil- be entertained, to have fun and to learn more.” said. liams said. Anderson defines Black History month as a “What makes Bsu to me so transcendent is The mr. Bsu pageant was transformed into time to recognize the good that has been done that it’s not just a focus on our history, but it’s a something fun and entertaining for the cam- in the past. focus on sharing our history,” Williams said. “i pus, Crenshaw said. “Black History month is honoring the accom- feel like Black History month and Black student “The different categories had something to plishment that blacks have made in the past in union events are events that encompass the Au- RAYE MAY/PHOTO EDITOR do with different areas of black history,” Cren- the face of struggle and also realizing that we burn family. We can celebrate our culture while Del Anderson, senior in zoology, won the 2013 Mr. shaw said. as a people need to keep moving forward and knowing we are in another culture.” Black Student Union pageant. Mock trial team takes first

Corey Arwood most enough to make him re- university of Florida,” Ware- CAmPus rEPorTEr consider his major. ham said. “i wanted to own After winning first place at “The two witnesses i play, uF, and we did. so i made that the university of West Florida’s one is a convicted felon and i a personal one.” Argo invitational, Auburn’s have to adopt this fake Brook- He said that his cross-exam- mock Trial Team is preparing lyn accent,” Hancock said. “i ination of uF’s witness was a for four new rounds of faux lit- really enjoy doing that. But my highlight of his courtroom ex- igation at the regional tourna- other character is this expert perience at the invitational. ment in orlando this weekend. witness, and i just get to have “i’m with Luke on that,” Ha- CONTIBUTED BY FLORA LUO And to go along with its first so much fun with lawyers who thcock said. “uF is the one we This year the Chinese Student and Scholar Organization hopes to sell 500 tickets for the event. place takeaway at the invita- have no idea what they’re get- wanted to beat, because we’re tional, two of the team mem- ting into when they’re crossing going to see them again actu- bers, Luke Wareham and da- (cross-examining) me.” ally…and that’s why we’re re- Second chance at New Year’s vid Hathcock, left Pensacola The regional tournament ally hoping to give them a wal- with individual awards as Best will be hosted by the univer- loping.” Attorney and Best Witness. sity of Central Florida, in or- However the courtroom “Luke has a wonderful pres- lando. is not all the mock trial team celebration Chinese style ence in the courtroom,” dor- Teams from the university sees whenever they attend a othy Littleton, faculty advi- of Florida, Georgia Tech, uWF, tournament. Becky Hardy “it’s something different,” Wu is not quite sure if the sor for the team, and practi- Kennesaw state university Both Wareham and Hath- CAmPus EdiTor Wu said. “it’s different than event will include food yet be- tioner-in-residence of the uni- and the university of North Al- cock said that some of their fa- For all those Americans previous Chinese New Year’s cause of the unknown budget. versity’s Pre-Law scholars pro- abama were all present at the vorite experiences on the team who already failed at their events.” if food is served it will be all gram, said. invitational. come from the team’s post-tri- New Year’s resolutions, the Along with performances, traditional Chinese foods. Wareham, senior in avia- Georgia Tech gave them the al dinners, or just hanging out Chinese New Year can be your there will be two games for at- “We will have lots of veg- tion management, from sara- most competition. at the hotel. second chance to achieve tendees to participate in. gies and some meat, which sota Fla., said his experience “The team i wanted to beat For more visit the plains- your 2013 goals. The first game is a form of will be limited to chicken and on the mock trial team, was al- the most though was by far the man.com. The Chinese student and musical chairs, but with hug- beef,” Wu said. “We will not be scholar organization will cel- ging, Wu said. offering pork because of reli- ebrate the Chinese New Year “For example we have six gious issues. definitely some in the student Center ball- people and the host will say drinks and fruit. if we have room, sunday, Feb. 17. five and group together and a bigger budget that’s what The event will include hug each other,” Wu said. will be served, but if we don’t dance, song and drama per- “The one left out is out of the have a big budget then we will formances by members of the game. For example, if there just serve dumplings and egg- organization. are 10 people and the host ro l l s .” “We have Chinese per- says three, then there will be Fireworks are just one of form without music, which two groups of three and the the many Chinese New Year’s is more difficult to commu- tenth person will be left out.” traditions Wu and Flora Luo, nicate with the audience that The second game is anoth- public relations for the Chi- doesn’t know Chinese. But er form of “Whisper down nese student and scholar or- with music if you sing music the Lane,” Wu said. ganization, will participate in and help communicate a lit- “in China we say you can’t this year. tle emotions of what’s going hear it you have to see it and “if our parents are here and on that you can understand then during the transfer of relatives they will give out from the rhythm of the mu- action a lot of different things money,” Luo said. “We call it sic, we hope that helps the will be acted out,” Wu said. a red packet. That’s my favor- audience that doesn’t under- “We don’t say things we act. ite part.” stand Chinese can at least get The group will see a picture Another necessary Chinese something from the [perfor- and they will act out the pic- New Year’s tradition is called mance], “ said Yun Wu, pres- ture and the last person has “greetings.” ident of the Chinese student to guess what the picture is.” “Every New Year you have and scholar organization “We will have three priz- to call all your relatives and (Cso). “ it should be easy to es awarded to people who at- wish them a happy New Year,” understand the music dra- tend the program,” Wu said. Wu said. “That is one thing m a .” “Last year they didn’t have you must have, even if you Although the turnout for big prizes, but i want to do don’t have fireworks, you the event is mostly Chinese that this year. We haven’t had must do that.” members of the organization, it settled yet if the first prize Tickets are on sale for $5 in the event will also include a will be a Kindle Fire or an the library by the mell street performance by the Auburn Xbox, but it will be around entrance from 11:30a.m. to Latino Association. th at .” 1:30p.m. Dance Marathon event recap

Kailey miller 16-years-old with thyroid can- The money raised goes to CAmPus rEPorTEr cer. the CmN Hospital in Colum- Auburn university’s dance “it was so touching and in- bus where the neonatal inten- marathon raised $124,739.89 spiring,” said Jasmine Amoo, sive care unit uses it to buy in- for Children’s miracle Network, vice president of relations. cubators, said Will mcCann, last saturday, Feb. 9. “You could just see how thank- vice president of operations. Approximately 600 people ful that he was for everything Last year they raised came to the event out of the and we were just thankful for enough money for them to buy 900 who registered. him to be there and i’m not one incubator and this year Families and children came much of a crier, but i couldn’t they raised enough for two. to tell their testimonies. help it i was just bawling cry- For the full story, visit the- one boy that spoke was i n g .” plainsman.com. Campus A5 The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, February 14, 2013

CONTRIBUTED BY DON’NESHIA CLARK Clark is taking classes at the Instanbul Technical Insitute while she studies abroad in Turkey. Along with working on architecture projects, Clark has also traveled around the country seeing museums and mosques. Architecture student enjoying time abroad in Turkey

Austin Lankford way of thinking,” Clark said. ings so i thought architecture CAmPus WriTer “i am also looking forward to would be a great career path Don’Neshia Clark, senior in sharing my knowledge and for me,” Clark said. architecture, received the Gil- then learn from and feed off of emily manifold, junior in man scholarship in December th em .” supply chain management, to study abroad in Turkey for Clark said they will be tak- is a close friend of Clark’s and the semester. ing 12 hours of classes held has seen Clark flourish in the Clark has been in Turkey monday through Thursday. program. for three weeks with 12 oth- “monday and Thursday will “When she knew she want- er architecture students from be studio classes,” Clark said. ed to get into the program she Auburn. Their classes didn’t “On Tuesday and Wednesday did whatever it took to get in,” start right away, so for the we will take an architecture manifold said. “she has such past few weeks Clark and her history class.” high standards for herself and classmates have been walking megan Wood is also an ar- won’t settle for less than that.” around istanbul and studying chitecture student and has Wood said studying abroad the sights around them. had classes with Clark before. is a great experience for archi- “We have visited muse- “Don’Neshia is a joy to have tecture students. ums and a lot of the mosques,” in a studio,” Wood said. “she is “As architects we have to Clark said. “istanbul is so big also an incredibly hard work- understand many types of cul- and there is so much to see er and puts all her effort into tures and people in order to and explore here.” making her projects great.” be able to design and build for Clark’s favorite part thus far Wood also said Clark is a any type of client,” Wood said. has been seeing the mosques. great help to other students Clark said she has never “You can’t take pictures in- around her and is always will- traveled abroad before. side, but it’s something i will ing to offer up any advice or “i feel like studying abroad always remember,” Clark said. study tips. will help me gain a better per- Clark started classes this Clark began her time in Au- spective of the world as well week at istanbul Technical burn pursuing a civil engineer- as architecture around the university. There she and her ing major and then switched world,” Clark said. “i want to classmates will interact with over to architecture after a learn and gain knowledge Turkish architecture students year. about architecture and the who are enrolled at the school. “i have always been fasci- Turkish culture here and want “i am excited to learn their nated with drawing and build- my eyes to be open.” Opinions A6 Thursday, February 14, 2013 ThePlainsman.com Opinions Our View The High Cost of Losing

RAcheL SUhS/DeSign eDiToR The Pope’s recent decision to step down in the SeC, and we would imagine all football program can truly compete with has got us thinking. does a man really need the other NCAA conferences agree, wins the likes of bama. The athletic department Her View to have the same job for the rest of his life? are all that matters. it’s not personal, but needs a director that cares about wins, not When it comes to Jay Jacobs, we don’t if you aren’t helping us win, then get out of honoring some archaic group of drinking think so. the way. buddies. Jacobs has been athletic director since take the Pope for instance; he knows We like Pat dye and are grateful for all he I’ve Got The 2004, a tenure one year longer than the he can’t help anyone while he’s sick, so he has done for the university, but it’s time to Pope, and his performance has left much makes way for someone who can. let go. The game has changed beyond rec- to be desired. Sure, he hired gene Chizik — Right now, Jacobs is our sick Pope. un- ognition since he was coach. The SeC in that guy who got us a national champion- fortunately, he’s a little too comfortable in 2013 is not the place for ancient traditions ship — but one good year out of four lack- his gold throne at the athletic department. that hinder our ability to hire coaches that Gnu’s Room luster or outright terrible seasons is not Jacobs earns approximately $600,000 win. much to brag about. and can receive a max bonus of $150,000. Like we said, it’s not personal. Jacobs is We won’t go into detail about all the oth- For what? Hiring losing coaches? a good guy. but nine years of subpar hiring er coaches Jacobs has hired who are mak- Schmoozing with SeC big wigs? decisions has made us tired and frustrat- Blues ing sure we have an ample supply of loses. Near the end of last semester, we print- ed. it’s time to make a change for the better. They know who they are, especially basket- ed an editorial calling for Jacobs to be fired, We can’t be complacent and think Ja- ball coach tony barbee, who told AL.com’s and we aren’t backing down from that. We cobs is the best man for the job simply be- some snide remarks were Callie Joel erikson he is “embarrassed” to coach still stand by the notion that the ‘good-ole cause he’s the only one doing it. $600,000 is made to another employee, Ward the tigers. No, this column is about Jacobs, boy’ network, or the remnants of Pat dye’s a lot of money to pay someone to be bad Mama Mocha approached the man behind the mediocrity. influence, needs to go away before our at their job. COPy@ the girls and said that it was tHePLAiNSMAN. COM time for them to leave be- cause they had been sitting His View there all day (false), they i’ve got the blues. Serious. hadn’t purchased anything One of my favorite spots in (also false) and that people Americans should become soccer fans Auburn has seriously ticked were coming in and need- me off, and i have decided to ed their table (again false, no leagues such as the barclays football. you know how only the Ala- boycott this hipster hangout John one was searching for a ta- Premier League, the german And that’s why people bama football team is allowed until they decide to redeem burns ble). bundisliga and La Liga bbVA. watch. to compete for the National themselves. After a little more bick- SPORtS@ i, like most American-born The amount of power and Championship if they lose a i’m sure most of you are ering from Mama Mocha, tHePLAiNSMAN. COM soccer fanatics, watch the finesse that a player can put game? familiar with gay Street’s, telling my friends that they Premier League. it’s by far the into a soccer ball with his Well, english club teams the gnu’s Room, whether weren’t entitled to use any- most convenient for Ameri- leg is astounding, and when play 38 games a year in their it be for your love of curling one’s wifi, my friends packed it’s the most popular sport cans to watch because all the amazing goals are made, division, which actually leaves up and reading a good book up their belongings and left in the world, yet most Ameri- announcers speak english even non-soccer fans can’t room for error, so even teams or grabbing a locally-brewed the gnu’s Room for their cans don’t care for it. and most of the players do too. help themselves from being with several losses can take coffee from Mama Mocha’s. very last time. Most think it’s boring, oth- Also, eSPN usually shows at amazed. home the silverware. i enjoyed it for both. espe- Here is why i am mad. if ers think it’s just a bunch of least a game a week all season i know because i’ve forced upper-tier teams also cially since i live walking dis- you are going to open up a guys pointlessly kicking a ball long and sometimes they even some of my friends to watch have the chance to play in tance, it was always my go- coffee shop in a bookstore, around, and while soccer may have three. games, and i’ve experienced it the Champions League tour- to spot for when i needed to provide free wifi to your cus- be an acquired taste, it goes i will concede that most of countless times for myself. nament, which pits top club study or do homework and tomers and get angry when down smooth after the first the the 90 minute game con- We’re spoiled for sports in teams in europe against each didn’t want to drive to Star- your customers are linger- few sips. sist of possession battles with America, so some might won- other to determine which is bucks in tiger town, or even ing for too long, some chang- Now, i realize that it’s much no scoring, but when that in- der how primarily watching the best club in the world. toomer’s Coffee just down es need to be made. i under- more fun to watch a sport that evitable goal comes, it carries only one type of athletic com- The first leg of the round of the road. stand that it is a small busi- you have an invested interest more power than any type of petition all year can satisfy the 16 began this week, so i’d sug- Just recently, two of my ness and they are just try- in such as Auburn football, score in a sport. rest of the world. gest tuning into one of the good friends headed to The ing to make money, but there but it’s not difficult to find a i mean you’d think a bomb Well, club soccer lasts games on Sports South tues- gnu’s Room to work on grad comes a point when you favorite soccer team. exploded when a home side three quarters of the year and day, Feb. 19 or Wednesday, school work and were plan- need to let your customers that being said, i don’t sends a thunderbolt goal into then international soccer Feb. 20. ning on spending a majority know that they are on a time watch Major League Soccer; the opposition’s net; those sta- takes over in the summer, so They’ll be worth watching, of the afternoon there. Since limit. it’s not great competition, diums go absolutely berserk. they always have something i promise. besides, the rest of they go there quite a bit, they So long are the days in and the player quality isn’t i’d liken it to the euphoria to watch, and every game the world will be tuned in, so expected to once again be which you can go to a lo- even close to matching that of of a game winning field goal in counts. join the club. greeted by the cozy, quiet cal coffee shop, buy one and pleasant atmosphere of coffee and catch up with Letter to the editor Mama Mocha’s. your friend for the after- One of them bought a tea, noon. While the decision on and even tipped (although whether or not to provide it’s hard to get away from free wifi is completely up to Stricter gun control not the answer the awkwardness of not tip- the employer, Mama Mo- ping at a coffee shop when cha’s may need to provide the recent push by Presi- tation and over-reaching of that onto those produced in ly considering that it is oper- they make you tap buttons a sign explaining that more dent Obama's administration power. foreign markets, and the num- ating at more than 200 percent on an iPad in front of them), than one purchase needs to to pass through legislation if this legislation passes, bers jump even higher. capacity." then found a table and got be made every two hours in that restricts gun usage has re- it's a loud statement that our if legislation passed that the amount of money it busy on their work. The af- order to get on the internet. ignited the flames of the Sec- rights are negotiable and alter- suddenly made these weapons takes to pay for a prisoner var- ternoon passed on, but the Or, if they even want to ond Amendment argument. able, and that our elected offi- illegal, a huge black market ies by prison and by state. The girls were unaware that they take it a step further, lock The nation is divided on the cials decide it, not the people is now created with an enor- equal Justice initiative reports had messed with the wrong your wifi and only give the issue, and this event makes themselves. This is not a good mous stockpile. that Alabama is much cheap- mama. password to those who pur- sense because there are com- idea. Congratulations America, er, a cost-effective $9490 per The owner, Mama Mocha, chase something. if they are pelling reasons to both argu- it's a risky move to place you have created yet anoth- year, the least amount out of had checked on them earli- that serious about saving ments. the democratic side our freedom in the incapa- er way to keep criminal enter- all the southern states. er to see if they needed any- money and not letting cus- sets their argument on sev- ble hands of those in power. prises in business. According to the same thing else, in which they re- tomers overstay their wel- eral points, notably the use but those who argue for gun Labeling these weapons le- group, the national average is sponded ‘no thank you.’ but come, one of these changes of assault rifles solely by ei- control will yell at me, "There gal allows the government to $22,630 per year. to complete now she was back, and she needs to be made. ther enthusiasts or criminals. are people dying because of have a chance to regulate who the total amount, multiply 2.3 wanted them gone. After The conservative side advises this lack of action, and your can be in possession of these million times 22,630, and the against restriction because of uncomfortable feelings be guns. do you really want to total amount comes out to the inherent dangers created damned!" leave the regulation of lethal around $52 billion. by a government that disarms Which brings me to my weapons to cartel's and mob if legislation passes that its citizens and the ignored next point: the changes that bosses? makes these weapons illegal, consequences of passing such gun control will bring about Another unforeseen con- there will be more arrests, the legislation. will not be what's expected. sequence is that the incarcer- incarceration rate will rise and There are inherent dangers the criminals that commit ation rate will grow higher, America will continue to bury in restricting gun control. crimes like murder and armed which is the last thing Ameri- itself in spending and debt. One inherent danger is the robbery will not care wheth- ca needs right now. This is a plea to American slippery slope argument. in er their weapon is legally pur- According to the interna- politicians everywhere: do not other words, the opinion that chased. As a result, murders tional Center for Prison Stud- pass this bill. expresses concern that the leg- will not decrease, but the black ies, America has 2.3 million islation opens the door for the market in guns will explode. prisoners behind bars, giving Tyler Rabren government to further legis- Mark Overstreet, research it the highest incarceration Sophomore late against the bill of Rights in coordinator for the NRA, re- rate in the world. The former Pre-Software Engineering the future. These are the rights ported that between 1984 and Alabama governor bob Riley that protects the citizens from 2007, 1,626,525 AR-15's were stated that, "[O]ur prison is a their government from exploi- made in the united States. 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Jordan Dale not present in all police departments. Writer Mangham said he was most proud of the in- Opelika’s police chief of 22 years, Thomas stallation of the 800 trunking radio Systems Mangham, is retiring at the request of Opelika and the creation of the Mobile Data System. “I don’t want to sound like a disgruntled employee. Mayor Gary Fuller. The systems help officers be more efficient by “My experience tells me that it’s best when making dispatch and police report data more This city has been great to me. I’ve supported someone is going to retire to go ahead and accessible. this city, but this administration is evidently not make it as short a time frame as possible,” Full- Mangham was also awarded the Medal of supporting me, and I’m sorry for that.” er said. Honor during his career. Mangham, 65, has spent 46 years with the Fuller said that Mangham was the epitome —thomas Mangham Opelika Police Department and of what it means to serve and OPelikA POliCe CHieF has seen the department evolve. protect. “i was not expecting anything “i’m very hurt, my family is like this,” Mangham said. “it was hurt,” Mangham said. “i’m hav- said. “He didn’t really give me a reason other has been over his retirement date. a total shock to me.” ing trouble understanding, but than my longevity and my age.” “i thought we had a good relationship up un- Mangham began his career as that’s (Fuller’s) prerogative, his Mangham is the longest-serving police chief til that point,” Mangham said. a parking control officer in 1967 choice.” in the history of the Opelika Police Depart- Fuller said he hopes that the disagreement writing tickets with only 16 oth- Mangham said that oth- ment. will not interfere with their personal relation- er officers. The department has er members of the department Mangham’s retirement is effective Friday, ship. grown to more than 100 people, were also having trouble under- March 1. Fuller said the process of finding a “i think the world of tommy Mangham; i including 84 additions during standing why things were hap- new police chief will begin by seeking qualified think he’s a great man and a fine person,” Full- his years of service. Mangham pening like this. applicants within the department, and then er said. “i have the utmost respect for him not in October 1991, Mangham “After all he’s done for the de- looking externally if no prospects are found. only as a person, but as a professional.” was promoted to chief of police. partment, i would feel a bit be- Fuller referenced the four current police A retirement ceremony for Mangham will “He’s done many good things for the city of trayed if i were him,” said Andy Shield, Opelika captains when he spoke of prospects for Mang- be held Thursday, Feb. 28 at Opelika Munici- Opelika and the Opelika Police Department,” police officer. “But chief is better than that.” ham’s position. pal Court. Fuller said. Fuller said that a tremendous amount of “Whoever takes his place has some big “i don’t want to sound like a disgruntled em- Mangham started Opelika’s first canine unit, turnover and a need for new leadership were shoes to fill,” said Frank Carter, Opelika police ployee,” Mangham said. “this city has been the Citizens Police Academy, an annual youth some of the reasons for asking Mangham to officer. great to me. i’ve supported this city, but this camp and fought to ensure that every officer step down. Fuller said that his only disagreement with administration is evidently not supporting me was equipped with a bulletproof vest, a tool “Only he knows the real reason,” Mangham Mangham throughout their long friendship anymore, and i’m sorry for that.” Hero in our midst: Vietnam War veteran lives in Auburn

Sydney Callis We knew he’d done Army COMMunity eDitOr things and was a three-star He is known as a Vietnam general, but i certainly wasn’t War hero, a highly decorat- aware of his impact on mili- ed u.S. Army leader involved tary history until i was at that in two wars. He’s an accom- Army school,” Steve said. plished author, athletic, hum- Julie said she didn’t real- ble and has a great sense of ize the significance until they humor. saw the reaction the book’s However, to Greg Moore, publication garnered. Steve Moore, Julie Orlows- After reading the book, ki, Cecile rainey and David Cecile said it reiterated what Moore, his five children, lt. she had always thought of Gen. Hal Moore is first and her father’s leadership skills. foremost a Christian, hus- “i learned of his love for his band, father and grandfather. soldiers, and that he would Hal and his wife, Julia have given his life for any one Compton Moore, who passed of them to keep them alive,” away in 2005, retired to Au- Cecile said. “to this day, he is burn, where Julia’s family guilty that he was not killed lived. Hal celebrated his 91st on the battlefield so another birthday Wednesday, Feb. 13. could survive.” Growing up, Hal’s children Moore’s book was turned were not privy to the dan- into the movie, “We Were gerous nature of his involve- Soldiers,” starring Mel Gib- ment in the Vietnam War, son as Hal and Madeleine from which his leadership in Stowe as his wife, Julia. the 1965 Battle of ia Drang in- “My father says the mov- COURTESY OF THE MOORE FAMILY spired the movie “We Were ie, although is not historical- Hal Moore with his children, (L-R) David Moore, Cecile Rainey, Julie Orlowski, Greg Moore and Steve Moore, at his 90th birthday celebration. Soldiers” starring Mel Gibson. ly accurate, it does accurate- “even to this day, at the age ly reflect his love for his sol- talk about them. of 91 he won’t talk about his diers and the discipline and “Most military guys don’t time in Vietnam,” Greg said. courage of the soldiers,” Da- brag about what they’ve done “The only way you’ll find out vid said. “He says that’s what or where they’ve been,” Steve is, as he always says to people mattered more than any- said. “He’s got a room with all who ask him, ‘read the book.’” thi n g .” his mementos, but that never Hal co-wrote “We Were Hal’s granddaughter, Alida existed until he and mom re- Soldiers Once…and young” Moore, said the entire family tired in Auburn. Growing up, with Joe Galloway, a combat attended the movie premiere that was all invisible.” reporter during the Vietnam when it released in 2002. Hal’s military career didn’t war. Published in 1992, the “i remember Granddad- provide him with much time book provided Hal’s children dy leaving the theater pret- to spend with his children, with information of their fa- ty much when the battle but when he could, his focus ther’s deployments and in- scenes began,” Alida said. “i was solely on them. volvement in the Vietnam think that’s not because it’s “He would never have time War, memories he hadn’t pre- too graphic or violent, but be- to see us play football or go to viously shared with them. cause the memories are too our childhood events,” Greg Though Hal did not speak raw. He says he’ll never for- said. “When he had time for much of his wartime, Steve give himself for the loss of his us, those were the most spe- said he found out earlier troopers, and i don’t believe cial moments.” when he went through the that he ever will.” Army Command and Gener- Hal is a man with many FOR A MORE IN-DEPTH LOOK al Staff College in Ft. leaven- accolades, including a Dis- COURTESY OF THE MOORE FAMILY AT MOORE’S LIFE VISIT worth, kan. tinguished Service Cross, al- Lt. Gen. Hal Moore, Julia Compton Moore and Mel Gibson at the Moore’s home in Auburn 2001 before THEPLAINSMAN.COM “Dad was always just dad. though he’s not the type to the release of the movie, “We Were Soldiers,” which is based on the book co-authored by Moore. Professor to speak at Gnu’s Room for Engaged Scholar Series kelsey Davis communities. One of these ing community engagement such as initiating community Ph.D. gives her a unique per- intriGue Writer roles would give citizens through more than just us- gardens or food pantries. spective in what it means to The College of liberal Arts wanting to begin a new com- ing the government,” Cope- “Most people will never build the capacity of a com- selected Dr. kathleen Hale as “This is how munity project the frame- land said. have the chance to be elect- munity. its engaged Scholar, a part of you go about work to make these projects “lots of people have great ed to office,” Hale said. “Most “What’s different about Dr. the college’s community and sustainable. ideas for change. This is how people will never have a Hale specifically is that un- civic engagement program. institutionalizing “in order to build a com- you go about the process of chance to even know their like most people, she has the The award is given to schol- that change and munity’s capacity, you have to institutionalizing that change elected officials, but every- perspective that allows her to ars who have made extraordi- giving it a better look at what the community and giving it a better chance body has a chance in build- see the roles that each one of nary connections to the com- is, you have to look at where to be permanent,” Hale said. ing their community. every- these types of organizations munity. chance to be that community wants to go These ideas for change are body has a chance to be a part plays because she’s been in recipients are given a three permanent.” and then you have to figure translated into various com- of building community capac- all of them,” Copeland said. “i year time frame to reach out out what the tools are to get munity projects. Dr. Hale says ity.” think she really comes from a —Dr. kathleen Hale place where she’s able to bring to the community and give AuBurn PrOFeSSOr there,” said emily Copeland, these projects range from se- Hale’s background, which public talks on their work. The senior in political science. rious issues such as how com- includes her work in the pri- all of these things together.” talks are part of the engaged Giving the communi- munities will solve problems vate sector, her service as an Hale will give her talk on Scholar Speaker Series, which munity Capacity,” centers ty these tools is where Hale’s like drug addiction, crime, unpaid volunteer for signifi- Thursday, Feb. 21 at The Gnu’s take place at The Gnu’s room. around the roles that ordinary program comes into play. homelessness, child abuse cant amounts of time and her room. The talk will begin at Hale’s talk, “Building Com- citizens can assume in their “She focuses on build- and more to lighter issues achievement of a J.D. and a 5:30 p.m. Community A8 The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, February 14, 2013 Musical play ‘She Loves Me’ to open Thursday, Feb. 21 Amber Franklin Got mail.” number is essential to the play. finally invite my little brother to come.” WriTer “The central story is about these two char- “The music and the storyline and the char- Thereza Oleinick, costume designer for “She if you love a good romance or if you’ve seen acters who work in this perfume shop by day acters dovetail really well,” Hague said. “ev- Loves me,” designed all of the costumes – which “you’ve Got mail” at least 50 times, Auburn The- and are always quarreling,” Hague said. “And by ery song advances the action or reveals some- number at least 100 – herself and has a costume atre’s production of “She Loves me” is probably night they’re actually loving sort of pen pals.” thing about the character and what they’re go- manager and production studio students who for you. The play is a musical with 38 numbers, many ing through.” help her create the costumes. “it’s about love,” said Daydrie Hague, direc- of which are solos and duets. Anna Claire Walker, a junior in musical the- Hague said she hopes that students enjoy the tor. “it’s about desire, human yearning – all the While many of the cast members have a ater who has been in a number of plays with the craftsmanship of the musical and appreciate all characters have something that they want very background in musical theater, Hague says it Auburn Theatre Department, juggles 19 hours, aspects and characters of the play. much and are yearning for. you could call it a was not a requirement. “She Loves me” practices and rehearsals with “it’s clever and the music is beautiful,” Hague rom a n c e .” “There are some big production numbers, another theatre on the weekends. said. “Sometimes you need to give information “She Loves me” is based on a play called “Par- but it’s not a play that relies on spectacle,” Hague and Walker agree that this is a play to an audience to sort of help them understand fumerie,” written by miklos Laszlo in the 1930s. Hague said. “it relies more on the beauty of the that appeals to a wide audience. the context of the play, but that’s not true in this Laszlo’s play has been the basis for many music and our investment in the characters “i think we have done a lot of controversial play. it’s quite a simple story.” films such as “The Shop Around the Corner,” and their desires.” stuff that hasn’t been as well received, but this “She Loves me” opens Feb. 21 and plays Feb. “in the Good Old Summertime” and “you’ve Hague said she also feels that each musical is kind of a show for all ages,” Walker said. “i can 21-24, 26-28 and march 1-2. Property tax increase to be put before state legislature Daniel Cannaday will never participate in. For WriTer Anders, the answer is sim- The Auburn City Council ple. unanimously passed a reso- “One of the reasons stu- lution Tuesday, Feb. 4 that, “One of the dents come to Auburn is its if approved by the state leg- primary reasons community, the small-town islature, would allow for an behind Auburn’s atmosphere combined with election on raising proper- a large campus. Our educa- ty taxes in Auburn. The tax well-being is an tion system is what allows increase is designed to sup- education system that community to contin- RAYE MAY / PHOTO EDITOR port the local school system, that attracts ue and thrive,” Anders said. The Buzz Boutique, located in downtown Auburn, has been converted into an online boutique. which has seen the fastest School Superintendent growth in Alabama over the parents.” Dr. Karen Delano also re- past five years. —ron Anders minds students that many raising property tax- CiTy COunCiL memBer of them may end up back in The Buzz stops here: local es may prove to be an uphill Auburn at some point. battle for local legislators, as “i think it’s all of our re- they will need approval from sponsibilities to take care of a republican dominated the state (legislature) there the education system,” Dela- boutique closing its doors state legislature before even is the potential for a heated no said. “i’m sure many stu- putting the issue to vote. Like debate, but when the local dents can tell you the differ- their counterparts in Wash- government approves some- ence it makes having a local- Chandler Jones cause we weren’t really do- Lauren Ledford, senior in ington, Alabama republi- thing unanimously, usually ly well-funded system. many COmmuniTy rePOrTer ing as well because she was apparel merchandising-pro- cans are generally against the state approves as well,” students return here to live The Buzz has stopped. so tied up,” Drouet said. “She duction design and manage- tax increases. This even in- said City Councilman ron or retire, so really it’s an in- The Buzz Boutique on owns a bunch of other stuff in ment and employee of the cludes some of the council Anders Jr. vestment in the future.” north College has now con- Chicago. So she has so much new u&i boutique will miss members who approved the Anders also said he was Delano said education has verted to an online boutique stuff going on.” the chic flair to The Buzz. resolution. against raising taxes in gen- an importance in the local with a storefront remaining in Drouet said the specialty of “The Buzz was a staple part “Listen, i don’t like tax rais- eral, but holds the Auburn economy. Columbus, Ga. The Buzz is the location and of downtown Auburn, and it es. you don’t like tax raises. education system in higher “When businesses or in- Known for its low prices diversity of designers. won’t be the same without nobody does, but the alter- regard than his personal be- dustry come to town, the first and southern styles, the bou- Drouet was one of three them,” Ledford said. “They native is…kids going to class liefs in this case. thing they ask about is the tique was popular for formal employees at The Buzz, and had a classic, Southern style in trailers,” said City Council “A strong school system school system,” Delano said. dresses, going-out attire, ca- said she will miss her job. that any Auburn girl could re- member Dick Phelan. leads to a strong communi- The Council’s plans for the sual and church outfits. Another attraction to The late to.” As many students can at- ty. One of the primary rea- extra funds include the con- According to Grace Drou- Buzz was the customer ser- However, Ledford said she test from their recent high sons behind Auburn’s well- struction of Pick elementa- et, student of Southern union vice. The “Buzz Girls” as they understands the competitive school days, trailer classes being is an education system ry School, a new high school State Community College and are nicknamed have a knack quality of boutiques in the lo- can and often do have a myri- that attracts parents,” Anders and renovations to other fa- employee of The Buzz since for fashion and help custom- cal area. ad of problems, from leaks to said. cilities, some of which date October, the store is closing ers. “Being in such a small, col- wildlife. These parents make up the back to the 1930s. due to decline in custumers “i just love clothes,” Drou- lege town, the retail mar- According to a City Coun- fabric of Auburn’s small-town “it’s all for bricks and mor- and the storeowner’s over- et said. “i love helping people ket here is one of the tough- cil press release, enrollment society, from the police force tar,” said Delano of the reve- whelming workload. find outfits. i get so excited to er ones to ‘make it’ in compar- trends at secondary schools to the professors that teach nue, referring to the entirety irene Kane, the store’s own- help people. i wanted to be a ison to bigger cities such as show that students will ex- at our university. of the money will go to con- er, is the sole force behind the fashion designer when i was Birmingham or Atlanta,” Led- ceed classroom capacity by Though the effects of the struction costs. store. She handles the ship- y o u n ger.” ford said. 2015. This impending statis- tax increase on Auburn uni- The resolution will be pre- ping, tagging and processing According to The Buzz web- To date the store is a family tic is one of the major rea- versity students remains to sented during the Alabama for all her stores. site, the store began as an idea affair. Kane’s daughter Karissa sons the resolution was be seen, an increase in apart- legislature’s regular session, Kane previously owned to Kane in may 2000. She trav- Kane, sophomore undeclared- unanimously accepted. ment prices seems to be one which started Feb. 5th. if stores in Tuscaloosa and eled to fashion marts in Atlan- in sciences and math, is the “(Passing the resolution) probable result of the tax. passed, voters in Auburn, in- montgomery, which she ta and new york and adopted senior buyer for the store. will certainly require follow many students may wonder, cluding students registered closed as well. the store’s theme, “unapolo- The Kanes could not be through and effort, and any then, why they would pay to here, will be able to decide “She closed this one be- getically addicted.” reached for comment. time something is sent to support a school system they the issue in an election. Sudanese business owner creates diverse, family atmosphere at local restaurant

Abigail O’Brien opened up Sept. 3, 2005, with “i know those familie(s), and asking how i was doing and COmmuniTy WriTer elawad moving to Auburn and i know their kids and their stuff like that.” elgaily elawad moved to commuting to Birmingham to grandkids…we know each Krenkel said he has already the u.S. from Sudan 11 years finish his degree. other, we help each other, we been drawn to insomnia be- ago, in hopes of pursuing an elawad said many of his support each other, we visit cause of his love for unique engineering degree. customers have become like each other.” food and cultures. now, years later, he finds family. Others have found this He said elawad has a spe- himself settled in the Plains, The father of three jokes of- same kind of support from el- cial relationship between him- owner and manager of in- ten as he talks, and says he en- awad and the community that self and his customers. somnia Steak and Grill, a lo- joys being able to interact with frequents insomnia. For example, Krenkel said cal hotspot that is known not his customers and ensure they michael murphy, Auburn that one day he may bring ela- only for its broad mediter- are enjoying their food experi- Police Department and Au- wad honey or vegetables from ranean menu, but its hub of ence. burn grad of ’08, said he start- their garden and the next day community. Diversity is a theme of the ed coming to insomnia five when Krenkel visits the res- elawad spent his first few restaurant, from the menu, years ago. taurant, elawad will bring him years in Birmingham at uAB the traditional eastern Hoo- recently, murphy and Drew food he hasn’t asked for, sim- pursuing his undergrad in me- kah bar available and the peo- Krenkel, employee at Hamp- ply as a gift. chanical engineering. ple that frequent its doors. ton Homes and Landscaping, “When you’re there, there’s yet while in school, he be- “We have people from in- LLC have formed a bond with just like this honor that he’s es- gan work at Al’s Deli and Grill dia, from Pakistan, from Tur- elawad that extends beyond tablishing,” Krenkel said. in Birmingham, learning how key- they come here every food. murphy said recently one to cook a myriad of dishes and day,” elawad said. murphy said he rememe- of their friends who also fre- discovering a new passion for elawad has enjoyed living bers elawad’s attention to de- quented insomnia had gotten the restaurant business. in the South and appreciates tail. in a motorcycle accident and An avid fan of the Auburn the kindness of the people he “But the cool thing is, he elawad found out about it. el- Tigers, elawad began to scope has met in Auburn, he said. still remembered me,” murphy awad immediately asked for out Auburn as a place to start “it’s like back home,” ela- said. “And he’s like, ‘Oh, long his number and made plans to a business, feeling he could wad said. time, no see, it’s been a while.’ i bring him food. bring mediterranean and elawad describes the tight think i went in a couple times “i mean, that’s just the kind Greek food to the Plains, he knit Sudanese culture back with the friends from high of person he is,” murphy said. said. home. school, didn’t see him or any- “He genuinely cares about “So i said, OK let me try it,” He talks about the group thing for about a year, and the customers that come in, RAYE MAY / PHOTO EDITOR elawad said. of people in Sudan within a then i came back and he still and wants a relationship with Elgaily Elawad personally delivers trays of Greek cuisine. insomnia Steak and Grill radius of him, saying about recognized me and he was th em .” Sports B1 Thursday, February 14, 2013 ThePlainsman.com Sports

Courtesy of todd Van emst auburn coach Gus malzahn talks to the media Wednesday, feb. 6, 2013.

rebekah WeaVer / PhotoGraPher National Signing auburn scores a run in front of a sellout, 4,096 person opening day crowd against uab friday, feb. 18, 2011. Day brings hope Baseball back in Now that Malzahn has added new, talented players, fans want to see wins

including the state of Alabama’s Mr. the swing of things John Burns Football Jeremy Johnson, former SPORTS EDITOR starters Kiehl Frazier and Jonathan

SPORTS@THEPLAINSMAN. Wallace, and new signees Nick Mar- COM shall and Jason Smith. Auburn will open up the season with a four game One of those guys is going to emerge as the starter, and while no home series against Maine this weekend where National Signing Day has come one knows who it will be yet, I’d bet and gone, and when the day was money that he’s going to play well over, a triumphant looking Gus Mal- fairly early. the Tigers hope to start the season out strong zahn raved about the new pieces he When you have five guys compet- added to his team. ing for a position, the true leader will He has a right to be happy, and emerge and reveal the phonies. Lance Davis while the Tigers missed out on some There will be more battles for SPORTS WRITER big players, namely linebacker Reu- starting wide receiver positions. The Auburn baseball team will I feel good about our ben Foster and cornerback Macken- None of the returning receivers try to silence its critics in the 2013 “ sie Alexander, the team got hooked are guaranteed a starting spot, and season. bats. offensively, we up on the defensive line, receiver and newcomers such as Tony Stevens, Among those critics are the SEC return our top four quarterback positions. Dominic Walker and Earnest Rob- coaches. I mean that defensive line is going inson have an excellent chance to In a vote released Tuesday morn- hitters from last year. to be ridiculously good by the 2014 make an immediate impact on the ing, Feb. 12, SEC coaches picked I feel good about the COACH JOHN PAWLOWSKI season at worst. Malzahn said Mon- Tigers spread offense. Auburn, which has not been to the experienced bats travius Adams was the most talent- Having talented players is not ev- NCAA Tournament since 2010, to down on the runs. I gave up a good ed big man he has ever seen, and he erything, as proved by last season. finish last in the SEC West. that we have. We’ve amount of runs.” may not even be the best player on Auburn had and still has excellent “Gotta play the game,” said head got some young guys Pawlowski will have 16 out-of- the defensive line. For the record, I talent, but the player development coach John Pawlowski. “We don’t that I think will find a conference games to open the sea- think he will be the most valuable was simply not on par with the up- need people to tell us either how son and experiment with his lineup addition to come from this year’s re- per-tier SEC programs. good or how bad we are at this time way to contribute.” and pitching rotation. cruiting class, but Carl Lawson will I think that changes for the better of year. The game will be deter- —John Pawlowski In conference play, Auburn has be exceptional as well. this year. mined on the field, and it’s a great HEAD BASEBALL COACH home series with No. 4 Vander- While a huge chunk of Auburn’s Malzahn’s and his staff members challenge for us, we know, and we’ll bilt, No. 25 Mississippi and top- recruiting class talent came from can coach some football. go from there.” ranked Arkansas and hit the road the defensive line additions, there is Six members of Auburn’s coach- Pawlowski, now in his fifth season “We’re all an experienced lineup, for matchups with No. 3 LSU, No. 24 some serious talent at wide receiver ing staff have 19 or more years of col- at Auburn, will have to prove people so we don’t have to rely heavily on Texas A&M, No. 16 Mississippi State and quarterback. lege coaching experience, and that wrong in order to make it back to the me to help the team out,” Tella said. and No. 15 Florida. And everyone knows Malzahn is means this: they know what they’re tournament this season. “(The newcomers) know what’s ex- Despite the tough schedule, a genius when it comes to develop- doing and they’re good at it. The biggest positive for the Ti- pected of them to do their job, and hopes are high entering the season. ing quarterbacks and wide receivers. So, what can fans expect from a gers? They return a core group of ex- I know what I need to do for my job.” “I don’t see any reason why we Before you say “well what hap- highly experienced coaching staff perienced power hitters. The pitching rotation will lean can’t win the (SEC) West,” Koger pened to Kiehl Frazier last year?” let and a bunch of players with raw tal- “I feel good about our bats,” Paw- heavily on sophomores Daniel Ko- said. “Our hitting’s gonna be there; me just say that Malzahn only got to ent who need coaching? lowski said. “Offensively, we return ger, Rocky McCord and Trey Co- we have outstanding hitting. The coach him for his freshman year in Wins. our top four hitters from last year. chran-Gill. defense is going to be a lot better an extremely limited roll before Scot That’s not a guarantee that Au- We have a good influx of a couple Koger, a left-hander, is by far the this year. I’ve watched it all fall and Loeffler took over coaching the dual burn will be back to top tier SEC sta- young guys and a junior college play- most experienced of the trio, start- spring. And out pitching is definitely threat quarterback, and everyone tus next year, but the Tigers are not er in Damek Tomscha at third base. I ing a team-high 15 games and fin- going to be there.” knows how well that turned out. going to be 3-9 (0-8 in the SEC). feel good about the experienced bats ishing second on the team in innings Tella thinks Auburn can compete Remember when Cam Newton I’d say it’s likely that Auburn is a that we have. We’ve got some young pitched with 79 last season. He fin- for the conference title and deeper had to use his legs to win Auburn strong force that can compete with guys that I think will find a way to ished 4-w5 with a 3.19 ERA and held into the NCAA Tournament. games in the beginning of the sea- Alabama, LSU and Georgia by 2015, contribute.” opponents to a .247 batting average. “(Our goals are to) go to the SEC son? Do you also remember when especially if Malzahn bags anoth- Center fielder Ryan Tella leads the Koger relied heavily on his fastball Tournament, go to a Regional, a Su- he turned into an exceedingly profi- er outstanding recruiting class next group, coming off a 2012 campaign last season, but says he added a con- per Regional, and just go as far as we cient passer at the end of the season? year. that saw him lead the team in bat- sistent changeup and curveball to can and just beat teams down un- That’s quarterback development, There’s still a lot left in the air, es- ting average (.360) and hits (85). The his arsenal during the offseason. til they understand what Auburn’s folks. pecially with football season so far San Francisco Giants drafted Tella “I’m really hoping to get a lot about,” Tella said. So, at the quarterback position away, but one thing is a certainty: 11th round of the 2012 MLB Draft, more wins for my team,” Koger said. Auburn opens the season at home this year, Malzahn has five dual Auburn’s football’s worst times are but he decided to return for his ju- “I feel short a lot – a lot of no deci- against Maine Friday, Feb. 15 at 3 threat quarterbacks to work with, past. nior season. sions, stuff like that. I want to cut p.m. Life is better at the Beech.

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Jherrica Luckie and Flickinger stuck out to- WriTer day, but every girl dug in when Auburn women’s tennis it wasn’t that easy and put to- team is now 5-1 after defeating gether some good points in No. 62 Georgia State and un- We started the games that were very difficult.” ranked Samford in a double- “season with twice- Later that day, the Tigers header at home on Saturday at a-day practices. won their second match, de- the Yarbrough Tennis Center. feating Samford 4-0. The Tigers “Georgia State is a solid That helped us are now 9-0 all-time against team and i think they fight re- to be physically the Bulldogs. ally hard,” said Auburn wom- prepared for Kurteva and Schippers de- en’s tennis coach Lauren Long- feated Samford’s AnnMa- botham Meisner. “We were today and days rie Lyon and emily Mallo- ready for it to be a battle and like today.” ry 8-0 in the doubles com- we were pretty prepared. i petition. Kasler and Pfief- think we came out a little flat- —Plamena Kurteva ler continued the Tiger’s suc- CourTesy of Todd Van emsT SeNior TeNNiS PLAYer ter than i wanted to in the cess in the doubles outplaying Jonathan Wallace practices in auburn’s first fully padded practice of the season monday, aug. 6, 2012 doubles, but once the nerves their opponents 8-5. shook off and we got ourselves “We started the season together we really started roll- hard,” Flickinger said. “We had with twice-a-day practices,” ing. i thought we did really a really good week at practice. said Kurteva. “That helped us QB job up for grabs w el l .” our coach had us focus on the to be physically prepared for The highlight of the important things we needed to today and days like today. We The Plainsman match occurred when fresh- improve on from last week and have four days in February is taking a look at all football man Pleun Burgmans went it really paid off.” that we play doubleheaders. i 6-1 and 6-0 against the iTA 29 Also in the doubles com- think we will do fine.” positions, and this week is quarterbacks player, Abigail Tere-Apisah in petition, sophomore Jen Pfei- in the singles competi- the singles competition, fin- fler and senior Paulina Schip- tion, freshman Maria Carde- Will Gaines cause of his athleticism. But lete from McGill-Toolen High ishing in the number one po- pers defeated their opponents, nas Conti, Pfeifler and Schip- SPorTS WriTer Wallace’s actions, after he School who could play sever- sition. Jocelyn Ffiend and Linn Tim- pers ended the day with vic- No other position came arrived at Auburn, showed al different positions when he The Tigers overcame the merman of Georgia State 8-3 tories over the Bulldogs. Conti under more scrutiny during that he is dedicated to play- arrives at Auburn. Georgia State Panthers 6-1 in the match opener. earned a 6-0, 6-1 win over Sar- the 2012 football season than ing quarterback and wants to The Auburn coaching making Auburn 6-0 all-time in the singles competition, ah Gail Nieburon. Pfeifler won the quarterbacks. learn the position. staff has said he will be giv- against the team. Flickinger, Pfiefler, Kasler and her match 6-1, 6-0 and Schip- The position saw three dif- Going into spring and fall en a shot at quarterback, but Junior Jackie Kasler and senior Plamena Kurteva all de- pers finished 6-0, 6-2. ferent starters: Kiehl Fra- practices Wallace will proba- many believe he will play re- sophomore emily Flick- feated their opponents ensur- This was the second of five zier, Clint Moseley and Jona- bly be considered the under- ceiver. inger contributed to this win ing the Tigers victory against days of consecutive home than Wallace. Though none dog to Frazier, but Wallace’s The receiver position is an- by outscoring Whitney Byrd the Panthers. matches the Tigers will play seemed to do anything dur- athleticism is a perfect fit for other heavy need for the Ti- and Maryna Kozachenko 8-4 Auburn’s victory over this month. ing the season to separate Malzahn’s offensive scheme. gers and Smith has proven in the doubles competition. Georgia State is their second Auburn will go up against themselves from each other. Combine this with his will- that he can play the position This victory makes the duo 4-0 ranked win this year. Texas Tech at the Yarbrough With the hiring of Gus Mal- ingness to learn, and he could well after earning MVP hon- for the season. “Pleun Burgmans beat- Tennis Center on Thursday, zahn fans are optimistic that be a dark horse to win the ors at the Alabama Mississip- We knew Georgia State was ing the number 29 player in Feb. 21. at 11 a.m. followed by they can catch a glimpse of starting job. pi All Star Classic playing re- going to be a really tough team the country in that fashion a doubleheader against Tulane some of his star quarterbacks With the departure of ceiver. so we just came out with a lot is very, very impressive,” said at noon and UAB at 6 p.m. on of the past. remember Cam Moseley after the season, the The final quarterback sign- of energy and tried to fight Meisner. “i think Burgmans Saturday, Feb. 23. Newton? even somebody Tigers were left with only two ee of the 2012 signing class like Chris Todd, who during scholarship quarterbacks. was junior college quarter- his tenure with the Tigers set recruiting for the quarter- back Nick Marshall. a school record for passing back position became a ma- Marshall originally signed touchdowns in a single sea- jor priority. with Georgia, in 2011 to son, would be better than last The Auburn coaches did play defense, but then trans- year. not disappoint. ferred to Garden City Com- The Tigers will return two They signed three quar- munity College in Kansas. Af- after junior Clint Moseley de- terbacks in this years signing ter transferring he returned cided to forgo his senior sea- class: Jeremy Johnson from to his high school position, son. Montgomery, Jason Smith quarterback. While at the ju- Frazier started five games from Mobile and junior col- nior college level, Marshall in 2012, completing 62 of his lege transfer Nick Marshall. accounted for 4,000-plus 115 passes for 753 yards and Johnson was the high- total yards and almost 40 eight interceptions. With the est rated quarterback the Ti- touchdowns. Love Auburn? arrival of Malzahn, many be- gers signed. He earned the ti- Considering his experi- lieve that Frazier is the front- tle of Mr. Football in Alabama ence level going into fall prac- runner to earn the starting his senior season. Johnson tice, Marshall has a very good spot since he was recruit- is a great fit for what Mal- shot at competing with Fra- Need a Job? ed specifically for Malzahn’s zahn wants to do, but most zier and Wallace for the start- high-tempo offense. recruiting analysts believe ing job. Wallace started the final that Johnson still has some Many have adopted a wait four games in 2012, complet- improving to do before he’s and see attitude going into Want to Recruit ing 46 of his 80 passes for 720 ready to take the field. While the 2013 season. yards and four interceptions. the future could be extremely However, with a new Potential After Wallace’s last minute bright for Johnson, he could coaching staff, a new offense signing with Auburn in 2012 be looking at a redshirt fresh- and recruited talent at the Students to many believed he would man season. quarterback position there is Auburn? move to another position be- Smith is a highly rated ath- reason for optimism. The next week in sports

February 14 Women’s basketball vs. Women’s equestrian vs. south Carolina, alabama, auburn, at 2 p.m. auburn, at 1 pm. Join Tiger STRIPES!!! Softball vs. Chattanooga, Softball vs. Indiana state, auburn, at 2 p.m. auburn, at 6 p.m. February 18 Tiger STRIPESTi are student-employed recruiters that February 15 Men’s golf, mobile Bay Classic, build relationships with prospective and enrolled Softball vs. Tennessee state Crossings Course, mobile, students and their families over the telephone. and Bryant university, auburn, at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. February 19 Swimming & Diving, seC Minimum Qualifications: Baseball vs. maine, auburn. at 3 p.m. Championships, day 1 prelims Sophomore status as of Fall 2013 and finals, College station, Texas 2.2 GPA or higher Women’s gymnastics at alabama, at 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Excellent communication skills Tuscaloosa, at 7:30 p.m. Basic knowledge of computers Men’s golf, mobile Bay Classic, February 16 Crossings Course, mobile, Men’s baseball vs. maine, Applications are available in the Office of Student auburn, at noon and TBa. February 20 Involvement (Student Center Suite 3130), or contact Swimming & Diving, seC Sam Armstrong at [email protected] or Men’s basketball vs. florida, Championships, day 2 prelims 334-844-7182. auburn, at 12:30 p.m. and finals, College station, Texas at 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Softball vs. Kansas, auburn, Applications are due at the front desk at 12:30 p.m. Men’s basketball vs. Texas of the Quad Center by 4:30pm on a&m, auburn, at 7 p.m. Friday, March 1st, 2013. February 17 Baseball vs. maine, Softball vs. Georgia state, auburn, at 11 a.m. auburn, at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2013 The Auburn Plainsman Sports B3

Katherine Mccahey / assistant Photo editor courtesy of todd Van eMst Giving the tigers two points, rob chubb dunks the ball in the first half of the game against alabama. Morgan estell gains the first run for auburn against furman friday, feb. 8. A week of Auburn sports

Men’s Basketball: The men’s basketball team finally snapped a six game losing streak last Wednesday, Feb. 6. The victory couldn’t have come at a better time as the Tigers defeated arch rival Alabama 49-37. Later, on Saturday, Feb. 9, the Tigers were defeated by Kentucky for the second time this year. Auburn traveled to Lexington and lost by a score of 72–62.

Baseball: While baseball season has not quite begun yet, the Auburn IMG Sports Network and AUHD announced that they will stream all of Auburn’s home, non-televised games via auburntigers.com.

Men’s Tennis: The No. 22 Auburn men’s tennis team improved to 7-1 after completing the sweep in their trip to Fresno, Calif. The men defeated both San Diego State University and Fresno State 6-1.

Women’s Basketball: The women’s basketball team also lost their seventh and eigth straight games last week. The team has been on a skid, with their last victory coming Thursday, Jan. 10 against Ole Miss. On Thursday, Feb. 7, the women narrowly lost to Georgia 61-58, and Sunday, Feb. 10 the Tigers were defeated at home by Florida 65-57.

Women’s Tennis: The women’s tennis team defeated both No. 62 Georgia State by a score of 6-1 and Samford 4-0 in a double- header at the Yarbrough Tennis Center Saturday, Feb. 9. Freshman Pleun Burgmans defeated the Intercollegiate Tennis Association No. 29 Abigail Tere-Apisah in straight sets 6–1, 6–0.

Gymnastics: The No. 15 women’s gymnastics squad secured victory in their second straight meet, defeating No. 19 Arkansas 196.325-195.650 Friday, Feb. 8 in the Auburn Arena.

Men’s Golf: The No. 24 Auburn men’s golf team finished eighth at 10-under par at the Amer Ari Invitational at the King’s Course in Waikoloa, Hawaii which concluded Friday, Feb. 8. Auburn’s play was highlighted by senior Dominic Bozzelli, who won the individual tournament by finishing at 11-under par.

Track and Field: Several members of the Auburn track and field team won events Saturday, Feb. 8 at meets in Fayetteville, Ark., Blacksburg, Va. and Birmingham. Stephen Saenz won a shotput title, Maya Presley won the women’s high jump, and Niklas Buhner won the mile with a personal record of 4:05.14.

Womenen’s Golf: The No. 29 women’s golf team finished 11th in the Lady Puerto Rico Classic Tuesday, Feb. 12. Senior Carlie Yadloczky came in at 9th place, securing the top spot of any Tiger.

Softball: The Auburn women’s softball team began the season in sparkling form by winning each of their first five games of the Plainsman Invitational by a combined score of 42-8. ESPN NFL Draft analyst weighs in on Auburn’s top prospects

Andrew Yawn still earn him a first round se- SPorTS rePorTer lection, however. After having only one player He had a breakout season in selected in the 2012 NFL Draft, 2011, registering 9.5 sacks and eSPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. 13.5 tackles for a loss. thinks Auburn can triple that In addition, Lemonier’s number in 2013. lanky frame and burst off the Defensive end Corey Lem- edge make him a versatile onier, tight end Philip Lutzen- commodity at the next level kirchen and running back on- where he projects as either a terio McCalebb were the only 4-3 defensive end or a 3-4 out- Auburn players invited to the side linebacker. NFL Scouting Combine. For McCalebb, Auburn’s Despite that, Kiper said in ninth-leading rusher of all a conference call Wednesday time, it’s all about the speed. morning that all three have “That’s the thing. He can the potential to be chosen and fly,” Kiper said of McCalebb’s ANY be spared the frustration of un- speed. “I would say if he runs drafted free agency. the kind of 40 he’s capable of offensive lineman Brandon ,he’s going to interest some Moseley was the only Auburn people. There’s no question MEDIUM draftee last year, going in the he’s one of the faster players in fourth round to the New York this draft. He’ll run in the 4.3’s, Giants before spending the at worst in the low 4.4’s. I think SALAD season on injured reserve with his speed is going to open up an ankle injury. some opportunities for him on and a regular 3-Cheezer Pepperoni Bread Lemonier, Auburn’s top day three.” courtesy of todd Van eMst prospect, can be drafted any- The only legitimate knock esPn’s Mel Kiper Jr. believes former auburn defensive end corey where from the first to the third on McCalebb, who averaged Lemonier to be a second to third round draft pick. round, according to Kiper. 6.4 yards per carry over his $ The 6-foot-4-inch, 246 pound four-year career, is his size. may be a bit tricky. marred his chance to finish his defensive end began the 2012 McCalebb weighed in at 164 Kiper, however, is predict- career on a high note, but Kip- season with five sacks in the first pounds at the Senior Bowl, the ing that McCalebb’s phone er said the Marietta, Ga. native Plus Sales Tax. four games, but had only half a lightest of any player there. won’t ring until at least the could still be a late round se- Delivery Extra. Limited Time Offer10 sack the rest of the season. His speed and small frame fifth round. lection “due to his versatility,” “There were some games, to make him comparable to for- Lutzenkirchen is in a simi- according to Kiper. me, where he was neutralized mer ole Miss running back lar situation as McCalebb, al- Cornerback T’Sharvan Bell, mid to late season after look- Dexter McCluster or former beit for a different reason. guard John Sullen, receiver ing like early in the year he was LSU gadget player Trindon Affectionately called “Lu- emory Blake and now-safe- going to be a guaranteed mid- Holliday. tzy” by the Auburn faithful, ty Daren Bates are also draft AUBURN first rounder, at worst a late- McCluster was drafted in Lutzenkirchen became an in- eligible, but will have to uti- 1409 S. College St. 1.5 Miles West of the University first rounder,” Kiper said. “Now the second round by Kansas stant star for the Tigers and lize Auburn’s Pro Day on Tues- next to Acapulco’s Mexican Grille he looks like a second or third City, but Holliday was drafted is the career leader in touch- day, March 5, to impress NFL rounder. I see second more in the sixth round by the Hous- downs by an Auburn tight end. scouts. DELIVERY฀•฀CARRY-OUT 826-5555 than the third right now.” ton Texans, showing that pre- His season-ending hip inju- The NFL Draft will take LUNCH฀•฀DINNER฀•฀LATE฀NIGHT OVER 550 LOCATIONS Lemonier’s upside could dicting McCalebb’s draft spot ry and an inept offense in 2012 place April 25-27. Sports B4 The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, February 14, 2013

COURTESY OF CARIE CATO The Auburn lacrosse team rallies before their match against Kennesaw State. The Tigers defeated Kennesaw State 13-6 in the season opener Feb. 2, 2013. Lacrosse gains popularity on the Plains

Ethan Brady work we’ve put into practicing four days a week larity. This season, we’ve got 21 freshmen play- SPorTS rEPorTEr stacks up to other teams.” ing on the team, as opposed to just four seniors, It may not be one of Auburn’s biggest sports riley is entering his third season with the I really do think lacrosse which says a lot about how more people are or the South’s most popular game, but the men’s team and lacrosse is one of many activities he is “ hearing about it,” said riley. “We’ve been able lacrosse team is quickly gaining popularity on involved with on campus. He is a chemistry ma- is growing in popularity. to mainly promote our games through word campus. jor and lab assistant for concepts of science and This season, we’ve got 21 of mouth and social media and the game as a Established in the early 1980’s by a couple of along with being the goalie of the team, riley is whole through working closely with the Auburn lacrosse fanatics, the Tiger’s lacrosse team be- the public relations and hostesses coordinator. freshmen playing on the Youth Lacrosse league. Several of our players gan across from Momma Goldberg’s on a field The Lacrosse Hostesses are a group of girls team as opposed to just coach teams and ref in their spare time.” shared with the rugby team. Today, the team that attend every home game and like to be four seniors, which says a The University helps pay for some of the and sport has grown in popularity, competing known as the team’s best fans. Each player has team’s expenses including game and referee in the Division I Southeastern Lacrosse Confer- one or two “little sisters” that brings Gatorade lot about how more people fees, but the players are required to pay dues ence against large schools such as Vanderbilt and food to the games for the players. The two are hearing about it.” for travel and hotel arrangements at the away and Georgia. groups also enjoy numerous social functions games. “This season, I’m looking forward to traveling with one another throughout the season. —Logan riley The men’s lacrosse team began their season all around the Southeast to play against some “I love being a lacrosse hostess,” said Sydney JUnIor GoALIE with a win Feb. 2 against Kennesaw State 13-6 really good lacrosse teams,” said Logan riley, ju- Pope, freshman hostess. “It’s a really fun way to and look forward to some of their big games nior goalie. “We make several trips to Louisiana, get involved with athletics and meet a lot of new crosse has exploded across the country and the this year. The team will play high profile games Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee this people.” recognition has reached the Plains. at the Hutsell Track Field in Auburn against semester and I’m excited to see how all the hard In the past few years the popularity of la- “I really do think lacrosse is growing in popu- Vanderbilt March 23, and Georgia April 7. Gymnastics team catches balance

Michael Hill Grable with a score of 9.875, said. “I think we’re becoming meet.” WrITEr and Auburn’s Brianna Guy a deeper team.” Thigpen said that the group The Auburn Tigers and the took first on the floor with a Graba said that the team has had up to about 20 to 25 Arkansas razorbacks met up score of 9.9. has been on the road for four people painting in support of last Friday night to flip it out at Although Guy, sophomore of the last five weeks and it’s the team. the Auburn Arena, where the gymnast, wasn’t able to hold taken its toll as the team is “I just love gymnastics and Tigers claimed an overall vic- her balance on the beams, she pretty beat up. my friend was in town so I tory over the razorbacks with was still able to set a new per- Graba attributed the team’s wanted to show her something a final team score of Auburn sonal overall record of 38.875. success to taking the week be- fun,” said Abrianna Welch, 196.325 to Arkansas’s 195.65. “She’s so fun to watch. She’s fore the meet off for rest. meet attendee. The meet was full of energy such a tough competitor and “I think we were a little bit The team set a season high as gymnasts took on the beam, she brings her A-game every sloppy on some stuff but we at the Feb. 1 meet over Mis- vault, bars and floor competi- night,” said Jeff Graba, gym- needed to rest because we souri of 196.725. tions and new records were set nastics coach. “It’s good to see were pretty beat up,” Graba The team will take on the by some. her really start to flourish right said. University of Alabama in their on vault, Arkansas gym- n ow.” Fans were out in full force as next meet on Friday, Feb. 15 in nast Katherine Grable and Au- Graba says that he felt pretty the team competed in events, Tuscaloosa at 7:30 p.m. burn’s Caitlyn Atkinson tied for good about the meet. cheering the team on their Graba said he hopes the first with a score of 9.925; on “We’ve got some girls ding- overall victory. team can continue to heal and bars Arkansas’ Shelby Salmon ed up and we had to rest some “We started painting up in this was a great step. finished first with a 9.9; on the people and put some new peo- the old coliseum,” said Andrew “It’s a good score for us,” beam, Auburn’s Megan Walker ple in and they handled the Thigpen of Auburn Gymnas- Graba said. “And it was a good COURTESY OF TODD VAN EMST tied with Arkansas’ Ketherine pressure really well,” Graba ty’. “We come to every home w i n .” Caitlyn Atkinson performs her balance beam routine against Arkan- sas Friday, Feb. 8.

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the 2013 Eat this, not that - page 2 It’s “POP” Secret - page 5 AU Grad Now Head Chef - page 7 FOOD Issue inside! Intrigue B5 Thursday, February 14, 2013 ThePlainsman.com Intrigue Sweeten Valentine’s with dark chocolate Five ways to

The darker variety is a decadent alternative to other chocolates avoid cam- and is full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals paigns on the

Martha ryals mins A, thiamin, C, D and e. not only your sweet tooth, but can actual- VOLunteer Several studies published in the Journal ly leave you feeling full. concourse Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love of nutrition and Journal of the American Instead of other candies that make and thankfulness for each other, but the Heart Association, show that dark choc- blood sugars rise quickly and then crash, fact that chocolate comes in little heart olate helps reduce plaque build-up in ar- dark chocolate doesn’t negatively impact Kelsey Davis shaped boxes on Valentine’s says some- teries, and reduce blood pressure as well blood sugar. In fact, chocolate’s antioxi- IntrIgue WrIter thing about another thing we can look as other Cardiovascular Disease risk fac- dants are capable of helping glucose get forward to. Because it is loaded with anti- tors. The heart healthy benefits of choco- out of the blood and enter cells where it oxidants, “feel good” chemicals and some late are from its high content of antioxi- can be used for energy, lowering blood other important nutrients, chocolate is a dants, more specifically flavanols. The- an sugar. It’s our favorite time of the year again. And by “sweet” that you don’t have to turn away tioxidants, by reducing free radicals, help While chocolate clearly has some favorite time of the year, I mean campaign week the other 364 days of the year. This year, prevent the development of plaque on the health benefits, it is relatively high in fat sucks. getting accosted with candidates’ fliers, instead of picking up those delightful little blood vessels. Scientists have also found making moderation in consumption key. buttons and pens is fun and all, but some find it heart shaped boxes, be glad to know that that chocolate triggers the production of Moreover, while milk chocolate is fine ev- highly advisable to avoid Haley Concourse at all chocolate, specifically dark chocolate, is nitric oxide, which is responsible for re- ery now and then, darker chocolates or costs this week. If you’re one of the sorry kids who something you don’t have to feel guilty laxing and dilating blood vessels causing cocoa powder are healthier. If you don’t has no choice but to enter Haley, your survival eating, at least in moderation. a lowering of blood pressure. prefer the taste of dark chocolate or pure may depend on these tips: While most of us have grown up believ- Chocolate also promotes the body’s cocoa powder, try dipping strawber- 1. You could start with faking a phone call, but ing that chocolate is full of calories and production of certain chemicals like, ries, bananas, apples or even almonds in as someone whose been on both sides of this cha- tons of sugar, pure cocoa and dark choco- phenylethylamine (PeH) and serotonin, a dark chocolate. You’ll be sparing your- rade, I can tell you that’s amateur hour. If you’re late are actually loaded with cell-protect- which may improve your mental health. self some calories, and getting all the nu- going to do that, you have to commit. By commit, ing antioxidants. The PeH in chocolate releases endorphins tritional benefits. Though dark chocolate I mean quicken your pace, avoid eye contact and Antioxidants are found in plants, and in the brain; ironically, these hormones isn’t very sweet, the fruit’s natural sugars repeat the word “emergency room” every 10 steps. if you remember correctly, chocolate are also released by the brain when people will make it an indulgent snack. 2. You might have noticed that many of these doesn’t come from the factory, it comes fall in love: no wonder we celebrate choc- the next time you have a craving handouts have coupons on the back of them. If from the seed of a fruit of the cacao tree olate on Valentine’s Day. Serotonin calms for chocolate, remember with its high you get one, examine the coupon, look at the per- that is found in Central and South Ameri- anxiety, and also reduces depression and amounts of antioxidants, and other nu- son who handed it to you dead in the eye and say, ca. Antioxidants protect cells in your body improves sleep. Interestingly enough, se- trients, the once “forbidden treat” can do “Looks like you’re writing checks your ass can’t by getting rid of free radicals. Surprising- rotonin is also one of the chemicals that wonders for your mind, body and soul. cash,” then hand it back. Anyone who approaches ly, dark chocolate and cocoa have more sends the satiety (I’m full) signal to the This Valentine’s, take heart chocolate lov- you after that is a fool. antioxidants than blueberries, red wine brain when eating, so hav- ers because chocolate just got a whole lot 3. react like they’re trying to hand you a vile of (red grapes) and tea. And, besides antiox- ing a little dark choc- sweeter. a live virus. Be completely disgusted and slight- idants, chocolate also contains the min- olate after a ly terrified. This one could be easy to overdo, so erals copper, calcium, magnesium, potas- meal can make sure to keep your reactions appropriate. sium, phosphorous and iron and the vita- satisfy We’re not talking smallpox here, just a weak strain of the swine flu. 4. This one I’ve never tried, but it’s coined by ju- nior Cole Oswell, and it sounds effective. If some- one offers you anything campaign related on your way to class, just shake your head and casually say, “nah, thanks, I’m trying to quit.” eventually you’ll become known as that guy who’s trying to quit... accepting handouts? naturally, confusion will ensue and you’ll be overlooked. 5. We’ll end with an honest tip: just wear a frea- kin’ campaign t-shirt. Once you’re technical- ly aligned with a “side,” there’s no reason to elic- it you for your vote. I don’t know about y’all, but I personally always pick my candidates based on who gives me the most amount of crap I don’t want on my way to class, so I won’t be doing any of these. But if you have some sort of “logic” for picking your candi- date, and want to avoid all the ruckus, this one is the way to go.

RACHEL SUHS/DESIGN EDITOR EMILY BRETT / FREELANCE GRAPHIC ARTIST Women’s advocacy group Crunk Feminist Collective to visit Auburn

Kelsey Davis “It was almost a playful way need to continue to get crunk. IntrIgue WrIter to talk about something se- From here, the idea of starting “Where crunk meets con- rious,” Morris said as she ex- a blog to communicate their scious and feminism meets plained the name’s origin in ideas to the world was born. cool,” is the tag line for the greater detail. “We were tak- Morris and Cooper invit- Crunk Feminist Collective, an ing classes and people would ed friends and colleagues who advocacy group geared toward say racist comments or we’d be wanted to write about femi- furthering the rights of today’s on campus and something like nism, race, politics, pop cul- women of color and all sexual that would happen.” ture, hip hop or any number of orientations. The group began The CFC would gather as a things to post in the blog. gathering informally in 2004 at group of friends and discuss though the group contin- emory university as few grad- these issues using the lan- ues to fight actively against uate students of color who guage of the streets and songs sexism, large amounts of were getting their Ph.D. in var- that were out at that time. women believe that the strug- ious disciplines. “We’re going to get crunk, gle is no longer relevant. “It was just a way for us to you know?” Morris said. “Some women might think come together and support “Meaning, I had to shut down that all feminist goals have COURTESY OF CRUNK FEMINIST COLLECTIVE one another in an environ- a particular conversation in been achieved and there is Nine members of the Crunk Feminist Collective had a retreat in the mountains of Blue Ridge, Ga. to cele- ment that was sometimes hos- class, or I had to defend my- nothing left to be done,” said brate their organization’s growth over the past year. tile racially and gender wise,” self. It was a way to sort of say Dr. Joyce de Vries, director of said Dr. Susana Morris, an ‘I’m engaging in debate in a women’s studies program and are still things that need to In terms of speaking up, the outreach in urban areas. english professor at Auburn rigorous way, and I’m defend- associate professor of art his- be changed, they don’t always CFC is not afraid. What was Students interested in and co-founder of the CFC. ing myself.’” tory. “But, women’s wages are think they can change them or once a group of friends setting learning more about the goals the name of the feminist Six years later after the still on average only 77 percent don’t know where to start,” de out to both support and chal- of the CFC should attend their group sticks out, breaking the group had parted ways, Morris of men’s, even when their edu- Vries said. “There are so many lenge one another is now a col- on campus event, co-spon- mold of traditional women’s and Brittney Cooper, founding cation, experience and job de- avenues to enact change these lective group that touches the sored with Au Connects! Com- advocacy groups and breach- member of the CFC and pro- scriptions match. We need to days. The first step is speaking lives of thousands through its mon Book Program. The event ing into territory that has gone fessor at the university of Al- continue to work on this.” up, and then finding people to blog, lectures at various uni- will be held in Langdon Hall at undiscussed by many. abama began discussing the “Or, if women think there work with on the issue.” versities and of community 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18. Intrigue B6 The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, February 14, 2013

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February 10 11 12 13 14 •Drive-by truckers 15 •MOON tAXi 16 (Nashville, tenn.) (Asheville, N.c.) •rAiLrOAD eArtH •MOe. (charlotte, N.c.) (Atlanta) •rAiLrOAD eArtH (Atlanta) •MOe.(Atlanta) •URI (Moe’s BBQ) •DyLAN brAbHAM(eight& rail) •TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD (Moe’s BBQ) 17 18 19 20 21 •MOON tAXi 22 •DUMPSTAPHUNK 23 •trOtLiNe (skybar) •GRACE POTTER & THE •tiM tyLer (skybar) •BAMA GAMBLERS (Athens, Ga.) (charleston, s.c.) NOcturNALs (clemson, s.c.) (Moe’s BBQ) •GRAVY (Moe’s BBQ) •Future birDs W/ NeW • MADriD •KATIE MARTIN (Gnu’s Room) •ty reyNOLDs AcOustic DuO KEVIN FLANNAGAN & DALLAS DOrse (eighth and rail) (Bourbon St. Bar) (skybar) •FLyby rADiO (skybar) 24 25 26 27 28 March 1 2 •BIG GIGANTIC •tHe LittLe rAiN bAND •JesstA JAMes • URI (Moe’s BBQ) •MOON tAXi (Memphis, tenn.) (bourbon St. Bar) (War Eagle Supper Club) •JOHN buLL (Macon, Ga.) •NOISEY DIEDRE (Gnu’s Room) (eighth and rail)

3 4 5 6 7 •ANDreW birD 8 9 •JAke cArNLey •FiLtHy stiLL (McMinnville, tenn.) •CITIzEN COPE • (Gnu’s Room) (Columbus, Ga.) CITIzEN COPE (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) •tHe District AttOrNeys (the railyard)

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Literary journalism, also known as narrative non-fiction, is a long-form style of writing mixing factu- al reporting with narrative techniques. The pages of his Bible were wrin- kled and every other passage was highlighted. Short notations filled the margins. His shirt was sweaty from an afternoon workout, and his coffee cup was half full. He flipped through the pages to a specific verse. Aaron Willing stopped and pointed to Mathew 6:33. “One morning i woke up and i had made it to the book of Matthew, and this is my life verse. God real- ROBERT E. LEE / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ly changed my life with this,” Willing Aaron Willing has been training clients at Fitness Together for almost two years. said. “it was the first time i under- stood the Word and i think i under- His neighborhood of Pontiac, stood it wrong, but the way that i un- Mich., introduced him to drugs, guns derstood it, God moved through me and women. The absence of a father pretty profoundly.” At 14 years old figure didn’t encourage his behavior. His days begin at 5 a.m. He trains “they’re handing me His father left before he was born and clients all day long, biceps after tri- pounds of weed, remains unknown. ceps after quads. But that morning, “Two doors down were some of COURTESY OF FITNESS TOGETHER when Willing pointed to the verse like ‘go sell this at the biggest weed dealers in Pontiac,” Aaron Willing, front right, and Fitness Together Owner Vanessa Ocassio, front left, that forever changed his life, he didn’t school,’ so I did. Willing said. “They would go to Tex- cheer with Clients after the 2012 Mud Mania mud run. wake up at home and didn’t make the as every other month and come back 10-minute drive to the gym, he woke —Aaron Willing with a ryder truck full of weed. At 14 identical car so the police wouldn’t Dealing drugs wasn’t always a two PErSONAL TrAiNEr up in the Thumb Correctional Facili- years old they’re handing me pounds pull him over. For two winters he lived way transaction. ty in Lapeer, Mich. in the cell he had of weed, like ‘go sell this at school,’ so i out of his car, sleeping through pain- Still at 15, during a party in Lake been in for more than a year. A place one who pushed himself to be rebel- would,” Willing said. ful, cold nights and continuing to live Orion, Mich., an acquaintance he would become familiar with for lious for the most part. He didn’t like Emily said her brother kept his a life of uncertainty. grabbed a handful of weed from Will- the next seven years of his life. the rules and what my mom had to business to himself and knew how to “i was hustling hardcore,” Willing ing after a drug deal went bad and in 1996, Willings sister, Emily, was s ay.” keep his family out of his business. said. “i was doing whatever it took to jumped out of his car. During that just seven years old when her brother By 14, Willing was stealing cars, “He pretty much kept that hidden get a dollar. Whether that meant sell- moment, Willing said God inter- began walking the line between bad smoking weed and following the from us,” Emily said. “i didn’t know ing drugs, whether that meant rob- vened in his life for the first time. and worse. wrong crowd. the type of people he hung out with.” bing folks or robbing other drug deal- “He was a good brother,” Emi- “We’d go steal a car and take it to At 15, his mother kicked him out of ers–that was a big thing. i had some FOR THE REST OF WILLING’S STORY, ly said. “He just got into the wrong (a connection) and he would give us the house and he bought his first ve- folks with me that if we found out VISIT crowd and they drew him down, but $100 for stealing the car or whatever,” hicle, a 1988 Chevy Corsica. that someone was close by and they THEPLAINSMAN.COM our family was pretty tight. He’s the Willing said. He stole a license plate from an had a lot of drugs, we robbed them.” Second Saturday in Loachapoka recalls regional ways of the past

Will Gaines trying to do little bits at a time,” said WriTEr Joanna Hoit, a volunteer with the his- On the second Saturday of ev- torical society. ery month the Lee County Histori- The historical society tries to have cal Society gathers at Pioneer Park a theme every month to serve as the in Loachapoka. Dressed in authen- main attraction for people to come. tic attire representative of the period, Once at the festival, visitors can see EMILY BRETT / FREELANCE GRAPHIC ARTIST they demonstrate and exhibit differ- all of the different things the exhibi- ent arts and crafts from the area’s his- tors have to offer. torical past. Next month will be the Spring Ca- Activities you can expect to see in- mellia Show put on by the Auburn- Upcoming tornado season clude watching a blacksmith work in Opelika Men’s Camellia Club where his shop, seeing a country doctor at they will show visitors how to wax work in Dr. McLain’s office, looking and preserve camellias. at old farm tools in the Whatley Barn, April’s theme will be the fifth an- calls for safety measures learning a new craft or listening to the nual Lee County Gathering, Old Time Whistle Stop Pickers. Music Festival, April 18-21, where Trent Erwin we’re in the path of storm, they need to take action im- The Whistle Stop Pickers are a people can learn to play dulcimer WriTEr mediately, and don’t question it.” musical group of mountain dulci- music or just sit back, listen and en- Alabamians know to react fast when a tornado siren Once an alert is signaled, students and faculty are en- mer, hammered dulcimer, autoharp, joy. People come from all over the is signaled. Mother Nature isn’t to be messed with in the couraged to reach the nearest area of shelter on campus guitar and banjo players who meet country to play and show off their tal- South, where tornados will tear through any town at a and wait until everything is clear. if students are riding weekly to practice and play “old time” ents in the music festival, with some moments notice. Tiger Transit, then bus drivers will stop the vehicle and mountain bluegrass and gospel songs coming from Ohio. The University has taken every precaution and devel- lead students to the nearest building for shelter, as they in the Trade Center Museum. While having fun is important to oped severe weather plans over time to keep everyone have been trained to do. Second Saturdays hosted the third the historical society, it is also impor- on campus safe. Those living off campus need to seek shelter in a win- annual Heirloom Cake Contest spon- tant to educate people on how life “i feel very comfortable with our preparations for se- dowless room on a bottom floor, basement. Mccallister sored by Panera Bread. To enter the used to be. vere weather,” said Susan Mccallister, associate director explained that the library and Green Hall are two areas contest recipes must be at least 100 “Alabama history is taught in the of public safety information and education. “We are a on campus that are open during sever weather. years old, or passed down through fourth grade and we have groups storm-ready university, which is a recognition by the Na- Alert messages will provide enough time for people to three generations. come out from different schools from tional Weather Service.” travel to those locations before weather strikes. “i saw an article in the New York Lee and Chambers County,” Frandsen To receive recognition, the National Weather Service However, it would be incorrect to assume that every Times about these ladies from Slo- said. “i usually do the school house to first reviewed the University’s severe weather policies student knows what to do, especially those who come cum who made these wonderful sev- show them what a one room school and plan, and then visited campus to review all aspects from areas that aren’t affected by tornados. en layer heritage cakes,” said Jeanette was and what it was like. Also we of its preparedness. Once those were deemed safe and Alexandra Garcia, senior in applied mathematics and Frandsen, president of the Lee Coun- show them how pioneers cooked.” met standards, the University was officially recognized Florida native, said she didn’t know anything about tor- ty Historical Society. “So i said why it is important to not only show as storm ready. nados prior to coming to Auburn. in south Florida, they don’t we do that.” and teach these things to kids, but A stroll through any building on campus will dis- are accustomed to hurricanes, for which ample warning Wesley Ellis, a 93-year-old man also to make sure that the knowledge play the University’s preparedness, as people will notice is provided. who made a fruitcake, won the com- of how life used to be doesn’t fade green, black and white signs that identify areas of shelter. Students living on campus, such as Garcia, are re- petition. Second place was Dale Ches- away. Also, everyone on campus is aware of AU Alert, which quired to learn about severe weather procedures during ter with a blackberry cake topped All of these things would not be was updated through a new company, rave Mobile Safe- mandatory hall meetings in the fall, said Kim Trupp, Uni- with caramel icing. Sara Caldwell possible if it weren’t for the volun- ty, and ensures speedy transmission of alert messages to versity director of housing. captured third place with a spice teers. Bonnie Temple from Mont- students and faculty. Mccallister encourages students to have a plan of ac- cake. gomery makes the drive every month Prior to the update, AU Alert wasn’t the quickest tion before a storm strikes, have necessary equipment it was rumored among partici- to help out with the events. method of releasing messages and students weren’t as and supplies ready for an emergency, and if possible, pants that one of the winner’s secret “i make the hour drive every month trusting of the system, said Mccallister. However, since wear a helmet of any kind when taking shelter for in- ingredient was pickles. because the people are wonderful,” the update, everyone on campus will receive notifica- creased protection. “The general idea was to attract Temple said. “Both the people with tions within a few minutes of a warning, without delay. Students who aren’t familiar with severe weather pro- people to come by having it all hap- positions and the visitors. i’ve been “People can get quick warning when there is a torna- cedures or how to prepare can learn more at auburn. pen one day a month when every- doing this for three years now and it’s do warning,” Mccallister said. “if a warning is issued and edu/administration/public_safety/emergency/. thing can be going on as opposed to really a wonderful thing.” Intrigue B8 The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, February 14, 2013 Legacy Brotherhood earns highest GPA Niffer’s to chip in

Lance Davis biomedical science and Legacy’s SPorTS WriTer scholarship chair. “But after you to The Gnu’s Room Some of the brothers do their finish with that, we don’t have studying in the library, some in any requirement for study hours, the living room of the fraternity as long as you stay off probation.” during February house and some prefer the peace Legacy’s minimum GPA for and quiet of their rooms. brothers is 2.3, but it is rare that Anna Beth Jager regardless of where they a brother comes close to it. inTriGUe rePorTer study, it’s paying off. The fraternity had its first During the month of February, niffer’s has part- Legacy Brotherhood has the pledge class in fall 2010, and it nered up with The Gnu’s room as a part of “niffer’s highest GPA of all fraternities so has seen a steady increase in Gives Back.” This program gives non-profit organiza- far in the spring 2013 semester. overall GPA since fall 2011. tions the opportunity to raise money for a month by Boasting a 3.4 GPA, the “Since we’ve started record- donating a portion of every receipt signed with the or- 44-member fraternity is living ing it, we have had a steady in- ganization’s phone number on the back. up to the first sentence of its crease (in GPA),” said Matt Walk, The Gnu’s room is a non-profit bookstore locat- mission statement: “our Legacy senior in chemical engineering ed at 414 South Gay St. A self-proclaimed arts center, will be high moral character, ac- and Legacy’s president. The Gnu’s room also offers book signings, live acous- ademic excellence, a willingness Legacy avoids having to deal tic music, open mics, dance performances, art shows to meet and make friends and a with students uncommitted to and more. pursuit of health and well being.” academics by going after poten- For this month only, if you eat at niffer’s you can “i think that a major positive tial new members that will seek write The Gnu’s room’s phone number on the back of of our fraternity having the high- to maintain their grades during your receipt, which will donate 10 percent of your tab est GPA is that it bodes well for their time in college. COURTESY OF STEPHEN CATON to their organization. our future as an organization,” “We look for guys that will rep- The Legacy Brotherhood house, located at 342 College St., is a popular one of The Gnu’s room’s owners, Tina Tatum, said said Taylor Bradford, junior dou- resent us well,” Walk said. “Aca- study spot for the brothers. “We discovered that niffer’s offered this opportunity ble majoring in finance and busi- demics are a byproduct of the for recruiting. We can tell guys, role in obtaining the highest GPA to non-profits, so we signed up and they assigned us ness administration and Lega- character we look for. We feel ‘Hey, we have the best GPA on amongst the fraternities at Au- the month of February,” Tatum said. “So for the entire cy’s treasurer. “it shows that we, like people we want for Lega- campus.’” burn University gives you a great month, anytime anyone goes in that wants niffer’s to like the other fraternities, care cy will want to strive for good “This accomplishment will selling point as a job candidate.” contribute a portion of their ticket price of what they about more than just hanging g ra d e s .” help us attract potential new Moving forward, Legacy will have eaten, they can just put the Gnu’s room’s phone out and having fun.” Legacy brothers hope that members that are interested in work to maintain a high GPA to number on the back and at the end of the month they Legacy accomplished this having the highest GPA on cam- pursuing academic excellence,” put brothers in a position to suc- will send us a check for our percent.” without having to enforce con- pus will have a positive effect in Bradford said. “it will also help ceed. it doesn’t matter if you are a frequent customer of crete study hours. recruiting and help the brothers make our current members “it’s important if brothers are The Gnu’s room or not, everyone is encouraged to help “When they go through when searching for jobs in the more attractive to employers. going to succeed in the long run,” out. pledgeship, you have to have so future. With employers seeing the best Walk said. “As a fraternity that’s After you’ve had your fill of corn nuggets and chick- many study hours in the library,” “i think it helps build our rep- and brightest for their organi- what we want to strive for, is suc- en tenders, don’t forget to flip over your receipt. said Stephen Caton, freshman in utation,” Caton said. “it’s good zations, saying that you played a cessful people.” The number to sign is 334-821-5550.

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Nathan Simone if you have your heart set on MANAgiNg Editor pizza, you might as well choose MELODY KITCHENS / SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR A happy tiger is a healthy ti- the healthier option. The jar artwork is signature to Sims Food Inc. The dancing pepper and pickle were drawn by ger. While nothing served at Auburn native and longtime friend of Will, Trey and Anderson, Matt Harris. in the South, we’re no strang- Papa John’s would particularly er to excessive sugar (sweet impress your significant other tea), fried foods (we’ll fry any- who happens to be a nutrition Wickles Pickles spices South thing) and slathering our veg- major, you can still rejoice in etables in fat, (ranch dressing, the pseudo-italian atmosphere Bianca Seward leaving Sims Food without any brine for friends and neighbors anyone?) but it doesn’t have to near Starbucks while support- CoPy Editor place to continue their work. as gifts. Cousin to the Sims be like that. ing locally-grown Alabama veg- Wickedly delicious pickles. “We were so lucky to have brothers, Ferniany helped to For all the numerous un- etables. Well, wickedly delicious pick- help,” Will said. “terry ratlif start the company in decem- healthy options offered on cam- Choosing that meat pizza les, okra, relish, pepper rings helped us move into a tempo- ber of 1998. By 2001 Anderson pus, there are always alterna- will set you nutritionally back and pepper strips, to be exact. rary space in opelika. We were joined the team. tives to choose at your favorite 960 calories, 44 grams of fat What started as a grand- back in business within two “First time i tried them, i hangouts. and a whopping 2,760 mg of so- mother’s homemade reci- w e ek s .” loved them,” Anderson said. 1) Au Bon Pain’s corn chow- dium. pe has blossomed into an na- Will, trey and Anderson re- “i told them right away, ‘if y’all der vs. 12-veggie soup (medi- garden fresh, while depriv- tionwide operation that pick- built the warehouse, which is ever need any help you let me um size, 12 fl oz) ing you of bacon, will only add les, packages and ships 10,000 now back in business just as kn ow.’ ” it’s no secret that corn chow- 720 calories to your diet along cases a month to help perfect before. the company has grown der is simply delicious. in The with 20 grams of fat and only potato salads, barbeque sand- “it was a hard time for us,” from the original pickle prod- Plainsman office, one could 1,760 mg of sodium. wiches and every other major trey said. “But we worked uct to incorporate six jarred even say there’s a cult-like fol- 3) Chick-fil-A’s chicken holiday dish across the coun- through it and we only ended goods, as well a gourmet prod- lowing. sandwich vs. chargrilled try. up missing one shipment in the uct line, Not yo Mama’s, which- trips to ABP are always fol- the original Chick-fil-A the company is run by transition.” features a pepper and a haba- lowed by “did you get the corn chicken sandwich delights us brothers Will and trey Sims After 10 years with Wickles nero marmalade and bloody chowder?” Answers of anything with 440 calories, 1,400 mg of and long-time friend, Andy An- Pickles, the Sims brothers and mary mix. but “yes” are met with disap- sodium and 16 grams of fat in- derson. dadeville is home to Anderson say they are still sur- “our friend was bottling up proving stares. side that fried piece of heaven both Sims Food inc. headquar- prised by the success they have the Not yo Mama’s mix, but However, that tiny bowl of sitting in a buttered flour bun. ters and the Sims brothers. An- found. Neither partner was a he wasn’t going to be able to corn chowder packs 350 cal- But if you grill that chicken derson is originally from the business major nor did either keep it going,” Anderson said. ories, 17 grams of fat, 8 grams instead of fry it, switch the flour Auburn/opelika area. attend culinary school. “He was basically working out of saturated fat and 1,120 mg of bun with whole wheat and “When we started we could “We learned through the of his basement. So we said we sodium. add some lettuce and tomato, only turn out 27 cases,” said school of hard knocks,” Will would take over it and bring it Switching it up with 12-veg- you’re looking at only 290 calo- Will Sims, partner of Sims Food said. “really we just had to take on as one of our products.” gie not only adds more than ries with 4 grams of fat and 900 inc. it slow. don’t try to build it all Wickles Pickles can be corn to your diet, but reduces mg of sodium. Although the business part- in one day.” found in grocery stores, online the overall calories to 180 with otherwise known as the #7 ners have found great success Before Wickles Pickles took at simsfood.com and on your only 6 grams of fat, zero grams combo, it’ll soon become your in the pickle business, it has the nation by storm, the unique burger or in your bloody mary of saturated fat and just 900 mg number one. not been without obstacles. pickle brine was brewed in a at the popular downtown res- of sodium. Chick-fil-A has also always the company’s warehouse one woman show, dana Ferni- taurant, The Hound. get a taste 2) Papa John’s the meats vs. offered healthier alternatives was destroyed by the devas- any. Ferniany began jarring the of the uniquely sweet, wickedly garden fresh personal pan to fries such as fruit cups and tating tornados of spring 2011, uniquely sweet and sour pickle delicious pickles today. pizza (4 slices) side salads.

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Abigail O’Brien COmmunity RePORteR the new bar located on north College offers a classic and upscale option to Auburn’s night life. Avondale Bar and tap Room sits above the university Barber Shop, its narrow black staircase entrance positioned in between the barber shop and Wrapsody. Hardy Gilbert, owner and Auburn alumnus of ’93, said he wants the bar to be known for its classic cocktails and time- less feel rather than specific tai- lored drink specials. Gilbert said they want to ex- pand the customer’s horizons. “you create a drink menu, and then people come in and RAYE MAY / PHOTO EDITOR that’s all they tend to order,” The Princess Leigh Cheri and an Old Fashioned are examples of Gilbert said. Avondale’s timeless feel and new concoctions. Avondale wants to cater to the customer’s past and cur- Gilbert has been working tending for 18 years, and said rent preferences. “What do you on the idea of Avondale since he was looking for a place to like to drink?”Gilbert said, ex- march 2011 and said the area work that would emphasize the emplifying how they want to used to be an empty loft. He quality of the drinks. help customers make deci- had previously been toying the Princess Leigh Cheri sions. with the idea of opening a res- tastes like a creamsicle and is “What kind of liquor do you taurant. named after one of his favor- like to drink?... Do you like “i was overhearing some ite characters in tom Robbin’s something really sweet, do friends who are my age and “Still Life with Woodpecker,” you like something tart and they were all talking- it was Strawn said. sweet, or do you like something about 10 o’clock on a tues- The drink is made with equal that’s not sweet at all? Do you day night and they were like, parts vanilla vodka and Soler- like something with fizz in it? there’s no place for them to go no Blood Orange Liqueur, with Do you like something on the and drink that they didn’t feel a splash of PAmA Pomegranate creamy side? All those little too old…And i said, ‘Forget the liqueur. things: we want to encourage kitchen,’ and i was like, ‘Forget Avondale also offers an Old conversation and a dialogue the restaurant, just do the bar.’ Fashioned: two slices of orange, with the customers.” And that’s how the whole thing a Bordeaux cherry that is mud- The classic ambience of the started.” dled with a sugar cube, a full bar is supported by the black they have recently started shot of bourbon of the custom- and white decorations, Coro- making ‘fizzes,’ which are cock- er’s choice, soda water and ice. nado Jukebox that Gibert said tails made with egg whites, Gil- For Strawn, bartending in- will soon be able to play 45 re- bert said. volves a great deal of inventing. cord singles, dim lights and One such fizz is their Sloe “in a way, it’s kind of weird to sharply dressed bartenders. Gin Fizz, made with Sloe Gin, say, but i kind of consider my- There are tVs, but they are fresh squeezed lemon juice, self a little bit of an artist when hidden behind cabinets and simple syrup, egg whites and it comes to making drinks.” only turned on by request, Gil- seltzer water. Strawn said he feels Avon- bert said. The fizz is stirred until the dale has been well-received Avondale also never has live straw stands up straight in the by the Auburn crowd and said music, so customers need not cocktail glass, Gilbert said. he likes the mix of older and worry about a cover charge. Justin Strawn has been bar- younger people who come in. 4 The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, February 14, 2013 We Love Our Students We are handing out free flowers across

COURTESY OF PRESSED JUICERY campus today to the The cleanses offered by Pressed Juicery work to counteract the rate at which the digestive sys- first 100 customers tem works to break down all the foreign toxins and hormones food puts into your body. at select venues. Juice cleanses aren’t just a fad Sydney Callis digestive system a break from cause they give you a lot of en- Community Editor all the work it does on a daily ergy,” Brien said. Will you be a lucky one? Put your juicers away folks, basis,” Brien said. “it’s pure vita- “if you want all your juices there’s a company for that. mins and nutrients that go into for the day to be Green juices, Pressed Juicery, based in Los your blood stream so your body that’s great. A lot of people pre- Angeles is a company special- doesn’t have to do very much fer to have a little bit more va- izing in juice. the company, work. What normally happens riety so we can throw in some- which boasts 30 different fla- is after a couple days your body thing with beets and carrots or vors, creates healthy juices, of- actually starts detoxing some of pineapple and coconut water, Happy Valentine’s Day fers juice cleanses and sends the toxins inside. you’re giving things that are refreshing.” them all to your doorstep. it a chance to rest.” the full menu of juices is Carly Brien and two of her Brien said there are many available online and Brien said from Tiger Dining! friends, Hayden Slater and pros to allowing your diges- a benefit to ordering the juic- Hedi Gores, began Pressed Juic- tive system the chance to take a es from a company is a way to ery because their lives were break if you do decide to partic- guarantee great flavor. changed by juicing and eating ipate in a cleanse. “my favorite juice in our healthy, and juicing wasn’t ac- “The benefits of doing that Greens 3, which is kale, ro- cessible to that many people. are everything from people maine, cucumber, spinach, cel- “most people in their dai- saying they lose weight, they ery, apple and ginger,” Brien ly diets are eating a lot of foods feel mentally clearer, they said. “our juices are packed The first ten people to tweet that aren’t necessarily good for have clearer skin, they just feel with flavor. We take our recipes them,” Brien said. “it’s toxic and generally better generally all really seriously. We want our “Happy Valentines Day” to they kind of build up in your around,” Brien said. juices to taste good. We want system over a lifetime of kind “maybe not necessarily the people to enjoy them.” @TigerDining will win a free meal! of eating foods that are heavi- first day of doing it, but it in- Pressed Juicery products can ly processed. People eat things spires a change in lifestyle be- be purchased off their website, that are harder to digest.” cause they feel so good they pressedjuicery.com through a the cleanses offered by start eating healthier, and it’s variety of order packages in- Pressed Juicery work to coun- like the domino effect” cluding kits and cleanses. teract the rate the digestive sys- However, whether a cleanse Pressed Juicery ships nation- tem has to work to break down is right for you or not, Brien wide. all the foreign toxins and hor- said having one juice a day can “make sure you can check mones food puts into your still help in the process to im- with your doctor and make sure auburn.edu/dining @TigerDining body. proving your health. you’re healthy and then go for “The cleanse is an opportu- “We recommend starting it,” Brien said. “it’s not as hard nity to take a few days give your the day with a Greens juice be- as it seems.” Thursday, February 14, 2013 The Auburn Plainsman 5

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Melody Kitchens SPeciAl SectionS editor When Ali Maloney, The overall company’s artisan pop maker, first thought of a specialty dessert for The overall co., gelato was the frontrunner. Yet after seeing pops gain popularity, she jumped on board. After about a year of research, searching for the perfect pop mak- er and taste-testing endless flavors, Maloney is making business boom for The overall co. February 13 marked the beginning of construction for the upcoming pop factory at The overall co. in a couple of months, the old fur vault room will be turned into a Willy Wonka-in- spired pop factory with more flavors and dipping sta- tions. currently The overall co. sells approximately 200 pops a day, but with the soon-to-come factory and the now-available wholesale option, the numbers will con- tinue to rise, as well as The co.’s popularity and success. All photos by Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR.

After all the ingredients are in the mixer, Maloney blends them together with the immersion blender.

The Overall Company’s most popular flavor is salt- Maloney makes all pops by hand, and said she will She aligns the sticks, pours mixture into mold and ed caramel dipped in chocolate. soon begin using organic sugar in the recipe. places the pops in the machine for 20 minutes. 6 The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, February 14, 2013

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SUBWAY® is a registered trademark of Doctor’s Associates Inc. ©2012 Doctor’s Associates Inc. Thursday, February 14, 2013 The Auburn Plainsman 7 Chef McDaniel sticks to his roots with SpringHouse robert e. Lee Mcdaniel now spends his time at Spring- edItor-In-CHIeF House at Lake Martin and said he wants his A year ago, Auburn graduate rob Mcdaniel cuisine to be seasonal, fresh and simple. was competing against chef Bobby Flay in Food “We’re not going to serve tomatoes in de- network’s “Iron Chef.” cember because tomatoes aren’t any good in now he’s serving up fresh and seasonal cui- december,” Mcdaniel said. sine as executive chef for the SpringHouse at “There is a season for everything and that’s Lake Martin. when it needs to be served. We don’t compli- originally from Haleyville, Mcdaniel graduat- cate things. We don’t do a lot of sauces and ed from Auburn in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree stuff. I want people to taste the food for what in hotel and restaurant management. it is, not a bunch of sauce and that stuff. If “I started cooking about a year and a half be- you’ve got great ingredients and they’re at fore I graduated,” Mcdaniel said. the peak of their season then they should “First I was at ruby tuesday’s and then Am- speak for themselves.” sterdam Cafe, and I changed majors to hotel His philosophy on fresh food not only and restaurant management and knew that I means locally grown and in season, but or- wanted to go to culinary school. I just loved to ganic when possible. cook.” “organic has become a very widely used After spending five years on the Plains, Mc- term in the last couple of years,” Mcdaniel daniel attended the new england Culinary In- said. stitute in Vermont. “organic is good, yes, I would prefer lo- After the two-year program, Mcdaniel moved cal farmers who I have a relationship with. to Birmingham. A lot of what I do these days is not necessar- He said finding a place, and a chance, to work ily cooking, it’s building relationships with was not easy. farmers and fisherman and cattleman and “Long hours and working for free a lot of things like that.” times, which nobody does anymore,” Mcdaniel He said opening a restaurant in Auburn said. “I washed dishes, reupholstered chairs—I would be much different compared to what did a lot of stuff for free just to be able to learn he has encountered thus far. at restaurants.” “With it being a college town, it would Mcdaniel worked as a sous chef for Chris and probably be different,” Mcdaniel said. “I’d Idle Hastings at Hot and Hot Fish Club after love to have a place in Auburn that was part moving back to Birmingham. bar, part just good food, but small bites and He competed on Hastings’ team on Iron Chef simple and fast and focus on local ingredi- COURTESY OF ROB MCDANIELS in February of 2012. ents, but affordable.” Auburn grad Rob McDaniel is the executive chef at SpringHouse. English major, member of ROTC hopes to start food truck

Anna Beth Jager and I hated cooking when I was young- her idea for a crepe food truck. and breakfast, or something like that. IntrIgue rePorter er, basically because of all the dishes,” “I guess the idea for the crepes came Like I said, it really depends on where Katelyn reed hopes to one day start reed said. “But as I got older, I really got from the food trucks craze right now,” we go with it, what kind of things suc- a food truck business that makes de- into the culture of cooking. When I got reed said. ceed, and what part of the business licious, golden, melt-in-your-mouth to college, I wasn’t poor, but I was def- “Plus, I have a guilty pleasure of works. So you know, that’s why I figured crepes of all different flavors and ingre- initely living on a budget, so it encour- watching the Food network all the time we should pick out a niche- something dients. She’s also a senior in english and aged me to get creative with what I had.” so I thought, well, maybe I could start that we can do easily and quickly, and is a part of rotC. reed’s father was in the military, and something off with a food truck, and it’s we can do a lot of variety in.” “We’re taught that army is a lifestyle, she spent a lot of her time in germany. smaller, reasonable portions. If you eat reed will be joining the nation- but you know, I’d like to see myself be- “Crepes are pretty big (in germany). things that you really enjoy and that are al guard once she graduates from Au- ing pretty diverse,” reed said. “I’m very When we say crepes, we’re talking des- made well, you’re not going to overeat burn. interested in cultures and what builds sert crepes, texan crepes, Thai crepes, or feel unsatisfied.” “The national guard is pretty much a culture, and I think a lot of times for anything and everything.” Food trucks are just the first step in the same as the Army, but it won’t be my people, the family of it all is in the food.” reed said she likes to know what is reed’s dream, she said she hopes to full time job. I’m actually going out to The Huntsville native hasn’t always going into her food, and this spurred eventually expand from food trucks to Fort Huachucha, Ariz., for military in- been a fan of cooking, however. her decision to cook heathier foods for something a little bigger. telligence school, and then my unit will “My mom was always into cooking, herself and her friends, which inspired “The goal is to eventually have a bed be back here in Montgomery.” 8 The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, February 14, 2013 Diet epidemic: slim chances to fix a heavy issue

Martha worse at the start of each new way diet and taco Bell diet (not portant food groups or calories should be to improve health Ryals year. even joking), that promote rep- to a level that causes the body and wellness as well as promote the word diet is no longer etition of the same foods or the to break down its own muscle quality and longevity of life. diet GRAduAte student in nutRition considered an aspect of a per- same food group are typically and fat. Having dietary guide- should not refer to a three or six son's daily lifestyle, but instead, unhealthy because they lack va- lines are more than acceptable; week period of extreme food it is used to describe the cabi- riety. however, most diet’s guidelines limitation or over indulgence diet books are convenient- nets, pantries and refrigerators Fast weight loss is really the are skewed. examples of unac- with the only goal as weight loss. ly stuffed in those cute racks at across the nation that have been main goal of these diets, which ceptable practices, which can Your diet should be a daily ef- your local stores' checkout lines, stocked with special K bars, is what most Americans want. be found in some diets, are: no fort to eat smart in order to im- or advertised in magazines, on slim Fast shakes and those de- though it may take several carbohydrates, limited allow- prove or maintain health, not commercials, on the radio, on lightfully dehydrated and vacu- months to gain the weight, get- ance of fruits and vegetables, just to keep the scale under con- billboards, in waiting rooms, um sealed meals that are deliv- ting it off has to be “fast,” ex- nothing but cabbage (you’d be trol. Being healthy is not a three in the grocery store isles, in gas ered right to your front door. plaining why we gravitated to- surprised), high consumption week boot camp of food and cal- stations, and for the sake of your unfortunately, these com- ward slogans like "lose 10 inch- of meat and meat products, ex- orie depravity, but instead is a and my sanity, i will spare you mercialized, and sometimes, ex- es in just two weeks" or "lose tremely limited consumption of daily commitment to choosing the extent of their presence on treme diets are not permanent 30 pounds in six weeks!" use of calories. healthier foods and the stairs the internet. the south Beach fixes, and most do not actually such phrases typically means despite extreme dieting, ev- over the elevator. diet, the Atkins diet, Jenny Craig, fix the problems that they claim an “extreme” approach to diet- eryone really can “diet” to lose Commit to making small dai- the Paleo diet, nutrisystem, the to fix. in fact, diets that em- ing such as: nothing but meat, weight using a healthy ap- ly changes in the foods you eat. Zone diet, the Mediterranean phasize large amounts of pro- no carbohydrates, nothing that proach. We don’t have to rely on Making wise food choices takes diet, the 3 day diet, the cabbage tein (meat) while limiting oth- cannot fit through a straw, no diet plans that forbid us from time and practice, but in the soup diet (really?), the grape- er important food groups such fat, no more than 700 calories a eating certain nutrients or food long run, you’ll really learn to eat fruit diet (again, really?), i rest as fruits and vegetables can ac- day, no this, no that. groups such as carbohydrates, toward not just a fitter you, but a my case. There is a diet epidem- tually promote future health Most of these diets are sim- for example. healthier you. ic going on, and it seems to get risk. similarly, diets like the sub- ply limiting consumption of im- the whole point of a diet What’s not to love about that?

We hope you enjoy this year’s Food Issue! Look for our other special sections this spring:

March 7 Section C, 8 pages The Auburn Plainsman The Auburn Plainsman January 24, 2013 The Fashion Issue February 14, 2013 The Food Issue April 18 A-Day: Spring Football Issue May 2 DIY Chalkboard: page 9 Renter’s Guide 2013Make your own dorm decor! Above the Buzz: page 7 The good and bad of living Inside: in downtown Auburn Home on Wheels: page 2 Mobile homes become an affordable alternative to traditional student living The Graduation Issue

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