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A SPIRIT THAT IS NOT AFRAID Thursday, September 3, 2015 Vol. 123, Issue 3, 12 Pages First copy is free. Additional copies 50 cents per issue. ATHLETICS CAMPUS No signs of history at Auburn Heritage Association works to place historic markers on campus

FILE PHOTO In the fall semester of 2013, 51 percent of students pursuing a public administration degree were athletes, according to WSJ. University responds to accusations School officials deny The Wall Street Journal’s report of the athletics department influencing academic decisions

Corey WilliamS all academic program and curriculum de- the truth,” Boosinger said in the email. CAMPUS EDITOR cisions,” an Auburn representative told Kathleen Hale, public administration denies The Wall WSJ. “Auburn is fully committed to the program director and associate professor Street Journal’s report that its athletic de- integrity of its academic programs.” in the department of political science, said partment pressured school officials to According to WSJ, 26 players, or 32 any insinuation that the public administra- ELLEN JACKSON / PHOTOGRAPHER keep the public administration major. percent of the 2014 football team, were tion major is low-quality is inaccurate and Historical markers are placed outside of Chapel Hill, , the Col- An academic program review com- majoring in public administration. unfair to students and alumni. lars Rotation, Cary Hall and the Max Morris Drill Field. mittee voted 13-0 to remove the major Timothy Boosinger, provost and vice “It is important to note that the issue in 2013, according to Ben Cohen’s arti- president for academic affairs, sent an about discontinuing the public admin- andria moore cle, “At Auburn, Athletics and Academ- email to faculty Sept. 1. istration major was never about quality, CAMPUS REPORTER ics Collide.” A program review team recommended but was about resources and the lack of Established in 1872, Auburn The WSJ reported emails show athlet- the undergraduate major be converted into enough faculty to support a major,” Hale University resides as a histori- We were moving ics officials offered to fund the major and a minor, according to Boosinger’s email. said. cal part of ’s history. right along ... and have made similar investments in oth- He said he identified resources that People with degrees in public admin- Buildings such as “ er academic programs that have not been made it unnecessary to close a “viable and istration are public servants, according to are integral to Auburn’s cam- then we hit a publicized. long-established undergraduate program.” pus and hold a special place in brick wall with the “Auburn’s academic community makes “That is a boring story, I fear, but it is » See WSJ 2 many students’ hearts. These University when buildings are so special that some feel the history must be they decided they FOOTBALL displayed and observed. wanted to make Mary Norman, president a whole policy.” of the Auburn Heritage Asso- ready to do battle against Louisville ciation and Auburn Universi- —mary norman ty alumna, has been working AUBURN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT Sam Butler for the past four years to have SPORTS EDITOR historical markers placed out- A year ago, coach Gus Mal- side each of the Samford Park said. zahn and his Auburn Tigers buildings, including Biggin and Norman said the delay has were preparing for Arkan- Langdon Halls. been frustrating for the AHA sas, gearing up to repeat the “Getting permission from because the group had original- astounding success they had the University and university ly been given permission be- in 2013 that ended in an ap- architect has been a long pro- fore being told to wait. pearance in the BCS National cess for the past four years,” Auburn University architect Championship Game. Norman said. Jim Carroll said the delay is the But for the latter half of The Auburn Heritage As- result of careful planning and 2014, Auburn couldn’t get out sociation (AHA) has garnered consideration. of its own way. Losses to Tex- permission in the past to place “It’s a challenge sometimes as A&M, , Alabama historical markers outside of to provide recognition for all and Wisconsin put a damper Chapel Hill, Pebble Hill, the things on Auburn’s campus,” on what was once a promising Collars Rotation, Cary Hall and Carroll said. “There’s a lot of season. the Max Morris Drill Field. recognition, and we are just This year, however, brings a Before a marker can be trying to be consistent and the handful of fresh faces and a re- placed, the area or build- most aesthetically pleasing that newed sense of urgency. At the ing must first be considered we can be.” forefront of that change is new part of the National Register. Professor of veterinary med- defensive coordinator Will The AHA had all of the build- icine and chairman of the His- Muschamp, who returned to ings in the Samford Park area toric Preservation Committee the Plains in December 2014 placed on the National Regis- Charles Hendrix is also a mem- after coaching at Florida. FILE PHOTO ter in 1978, as well as listed in ber of the AHA, and he said he Muschamp, who was Au- The last time Auburn played the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game was against Clemson in 2012. the Auburn University Historic doesn’t understand the lack of burn’s defensive coordinator District. markers at Auburn while the from 2006-07, was asked what Months of learning and in- they’ll play in Atlanta in the ta for the first time since - De “We were moving right has so is different about his time in stalling Muschamp’s defen- Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game cember 2013, when the Tigers along … and then we hit a brick many. Auburn this time around. sive scheme along with per- against Bobby Petrino and the captured their 12th conference wall with the University when “Alabama beats the stew out “We’re scoring more points fecting Malzahn’s have led the Louisville Cardinals. they decided they wanted to on offense,” Muschamp said. Tigers to this weekend, where Auburn returns to Atlan- » See FOOTBALL 2 make a whole policy,” Norman » See HISTORY 2 LIMITED TIME OFFER!!! Over 165,000 $299.00 Procedures Done Per Eye Good only with Appointments Limited! this ad! Includes 1 year, no charge, enhancements. 334-826-8778 Now doing multifocal for distance and near on both eyes. 1100 S. College St. Valid with Student ID from a College, Financing Ste. 108 University, School and Military Available Auburn, AL $399.00 per eye if you are under 43 years of age News 2 The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, September 3, 2015

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The following were arrested and charged with driving under the influence by the Auburn Police Division from Aug. 25-31: SGA forming president’s cabinet Aug. 28 - Derek Wayne Ridley, 34 Claire Tully chief of staff, spoke about some of her Lem Morrison Drive and South Donahue Drive, 9:30 a.m. CAMPUS WRITER goals for this coming year in the student Returning from the SGA retreat over the government. - Clayton Phillip Driver, 19 weekend, SGA members were still getting “My major priority this year is to ensure My major priority this Shug Jordan Parkway, 12:38 a.m. into the swing of things during their second that SGA is approachable and accessible to year is to ensure that meeting Aug. 31. Auburn students,” Tofani said. “I want to “ SGA is approachable - Crystal Michelle Hamby, 27 Justin Mathews, SGA vice president, as- make sure that our efforts in SGA also go to East University Drive, 1:58 a.m. sured the senate and attendees that they will unify Auburn and build community among and accessible to be organized and ready to work following students.” Auburn Students.” - Laura C. Hagen, 49 the Labor Day weekend. Tofani also said executives are working —Oliva TOfani North Dean Road, 8:21 p.m. “I guarantee we will be back to our nor- to make a new addition to SGA this year mal selves in two weeks,” Mathews said. a reality. SGA CHIEF OF STAFF - Clayton Lane Hooper, 19 India Way, SGA budget and finance “We are currently working on beginning Wire Road, 10:13 p.m. committee chair, said the budget was sub- a Presidents’ Cabinet which will be com - campus,” Tofani said. mitted and the hearing will take place Sept. prised of the presidents from each of our In other SGA news: Aug. 29 16. Student Activity Portfolios in order to see • Senator Brock Hendon informed the - Moises Jonathan Garcia, 22 “On Friday we put our budget request in, how we can promote a collaborative envi - senate that the new Schmidt Elementary Dale Avenue, 11:32 p.m. so that was really exciting,” Way said. ronment among student leaders and pro- School accepted its invitation to the first Drake Pooley, SGA diversity and multi- vide an open forum to talk collectively home football game, following a personal A full crime report provided by the Auburn Department of cultural affairs committee chair, made sure about campus issues and student engage- invite from and Aubie. Public Safety is available online at ThePlainsman.com. to remind the senate of the importance of ment at Auburn,” Tofani said. • Brandon Honeywell, SGA executive continuing dialogue among SGA members, This cabinet will be used as an avenue to committee chair, called for Senate Student –Reports provided by the following their retreat, so that communica- help campus leaders communicate. Affairs Committee chair appointment and Auburn Department of Public Safety tion continues to go over smoothly. “I’m looking forward to seeing how this Samuel Ginn College of Engineering Sen- Prior to the senate, Olivia Tofani, SGA collaboration will benefit students across ate appointment.

WSJ CALL oUTS » From 1 the University’s website. They can work in local, The academic program review report indicated that political state and national government. science wanted to eliminate this degree because the Graduates have supervised city parks and rec - “ department did not have the faculty resources to continue reation programs, served as political analysts and administered private, non-profit organizations. to support the major. As the new dean, I was willing to Mike Clardy, director of University commu - provide the necessary resources to continue this major.” nications, sent The Auburn Plainsman a state- —JOseph aisTrup ment on behalf of Auburn University President Jay Gogue. DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Gogue denied being involved in the decision making process and emphasized the athletics de- to continue this major. said he noticed a number of football players were partment’s commitment to academics. “Shortly after I arrived on campus, I had a enrolled in the public administration major. “It’s important to note that Auburn Athlet- meeting with the new chair of political science “This is not a violation of any rule or a sign ics has and continues to serve as a partner to and the program director of public administra- of academic fraud,” Aistrup said. “Simply put, the University’s academic mission,” the state- tion. At that meeting, I asked if hiring a lectur- there are no NCAA rules limiting the number of ment said. “Among other things, Auburn Athlet- er in political science would help to alleviate the players that can share a major. ics has endowed professorships, contributed to burden. They indicated it would, and thus sup- “Later in September, I had a meeting with the the marching band’s capital campaign and finan- ported continuing the program.” new chair of political science and the program cially supports the veterans Yellow Ribbon pro- Aistrup, who earned a bachelor’s degree in director of public administration. At that meet- gram.” public administration from Fort Hays State in ing, I asked if hiring a lecturer in political sci- EMILy ENfINGER / PHoTo EDIToR Joseph Aistrup, the dean of the College of Lib- 1982, said saving the public administration pro- ence would provide them with the necessary re- Alana broe, nutrition science senior, celebrates after eral Arts who made the decision to keep public gram was the first recommendation he made to sources to continue to support public adminis- being called-out for the Top 20 Miss Homecoming. administration, gave a statement to The Plains- the provost in 2013 when he was made dean of tration. They indicated it would, and thus they man regarding his ruling. liberal arts. supported continuing the public administration See who made the final five “The academic program review report indicat- “I have a public administration background program too.” for Miss Homecoming on- ed that political science wanted to eliminate this and believe strongly in the academic viability Gus Malzahn, football coach, said athletes degree because the department did not have the of this undergraduate major,” Aistrup said in an have complete control over what they major in. line @TheAUPlainsman faculty resources to continue to support the ma- email. “Each individual player, they pick their ma- jor,” Aistrup said in an email. “As the new dean, Aistrup said he attended his first Auburn foot- jor,” Malzahn said. “They pick what they want I was willing to provide the necessary resources ball game shortly after arriving on campus. He to graduate [in] and what they want to do in life.” FAB FINDS at ANGEL’S

We ฀don’t ฀just฀do฀ Metal Signs! antiques fILE PHoTo Open฀Everyday฀10-7฀•฀Sundays฀1-5 Auburn hopes to improve on its 8-5 record from 2014. www.angelsantiqueandfleamall.com 900 going into his first game.” With Malzahn’s track record, however, ฀COLUMBUS฀PKWY.฀•฀OPELIKA,฀AL฀36801 fooTbALL Johnson’s first start won’t be easy. Louis - it’s a safe bet that the Tigers will have a few » From 1 ville’s defense ranked sixth in the nation in tricks up their sleeve to combat the Cardi - 334-745-3221 title. This time, a new face will be in the total defense, allowing only 293 yards per nals. backfield taking snaps. game in the ACC. On defense, Muschamp will have to pre - Junior Jeremy Johnson will be under Sheldon Rankins, the Cardinals’ best de- pare his team to face one of three quarter - center after backing up Nick Marshall, who fensive lineman, anchors a line that is one backs, as Louisville coach Bobby Petrino is now in the NFL as a cornerback with the of the more potent in the country. Rankins, is yet to name a starter. Petrino has a knack Jacksonville Jaguars. who was named to the preseason All-ACC for developing phenomenal gameplans Johnson, who was named the starter in team, racked up 53 tackles and eight sacks with an extended time to prepare, and he the spring, has all the support in the world last year. has been able to prepare for Auburn since from his coach. “He looks really similar, to me, on tape December. “We feel like he’s prepared,” Malzahn as some of those d-tackles from Florida Auburn remains a 10.5-point favorite said. “I know he’s to the point where he’s State that we went up against in [the BCS heading into Saturday, but with these two tired of everybody talking about him, pre - National Championship Game],” Kozan offensive minds going at it, it’s more likely dicting this. He just wants to get out there said. “We’re definitely going to have to that this will be a hotly contested game, one ANY LARGE and play. He wants to prove himself. I think bring it against him every play. He’s got a where Johnson might have to prove him- OVEN-BAKED SUB he’s in a very good spot mentally right now nonstop motor, and he’s a good player.” self on day one. Served with sub sauce $ OR HISToRy is one of only 14 Carnegie -li unaware of the rich history sur- lem with the markers and ANY LARGE braries in Alabama, and it used rounding them. thinks they’re beautiful. The » From 1 BAKED SPAGHETTI 5 to be the library for Auburn.” “We would like more stu - problem lies in knowing how Topped with cheese and 1 Topping: EACH of us relative to historic mark- Norman said she believes dents to voice their opinions many to place and where. Meatballs, Sausage or Mushrooms ers,” Hendrix said. “Their the historic markers are neces- in this matter,” Norman said. “I like the idea of having Carry-Out 51412 whole campus is covered in sary for telling an integral part “A lot of the history of Auburn historical markers on cam- OR them.” of Auburn’s history. is being told through the foot - pus,” Carroll said. “What we REGULAR The historic markers the “Those buildings that were ball team, and there’s nothing are trying to evaluate is wheth- CHEF SALAD AHA and HPC are working important architecturally and wrong with that, but there are er we should place markers at Plus Tax. Limited Time Offer. to obtain will consist of two the people for whom those other parts of our history that each individual building or cel- sides: one telling the histo- buildings are named, those are should be told as well.” ebrate the whole area.” AUBURN ry of the person the building the people who have shaped Norman said the AHA has Norman and Hendrix said is named for, and the other for Auburn for what it is today,” even said it will pay for the they will continue to push for 1409 S. College St. - - - 1.5 Miles West of the University telling the history of the build Norman said. historic markers and do fund the markers to be placed out next to Acapulco’s Mexican Grille ing itself. Norman said she would raisers, such as the Halloween side each building. “Take Mary Martin Hall,” like to garner more support “Lantern Tour,” so that it has “Auburn has got a beauti- DELIVERY฀•฀CARRY-OUT 826-5555 Hendrix said. “It is a real honor from students for this project, money for such projects. ful, rich history that needs to LUNCH฀•฀DINNER฀•฀LATE฀NIGHT OVER 550 LOCATIONS to have that building because it because she feels many are Carroll said he has no prob - be shared,” Hendrix said. Campus 3 Thursday, September 3, 2015 ThePlainsman.com Campus

STUDENT LEADER SPOTLIGHT CONSTRUCTION

DAkOTA SUmPTER / SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER The 2-acre pond was built in 1937 by Homer Swingle, Auburn University fishery scientist. Historic pond to undergo renovations “I am a senior in marketing.” Claire Tully Jamie anderson, communications & ers add a path and two boardwalks. Campus Writer marketing for the school of Forestry and these repairs will be paid for by Following an agreement between the Wildlife sciences, said the school will put VCOm, as well as the path and any future “I have been a lifelong Auburn fan and am so hon- edward Via College of Osteopathic med- those activities on hold during renovations. maintenance required. ored to attend a university that values students, in- icine and auburn university, a historic “after polling our faculty and adjunct according to Ben Burmester, campus volvement, athletics and 2-acre pond built on campus in 1937 will professors, it appears that the school of planner, these renovations are much need- academics.” undergo construction this fall. Forestry and Wildlife sciences does not ed. the pond is located behind the new presently have any active research projects “the outlet structure is undersized and VCOm campus, off south Donahue Drive. or teaching plans that involve the pond at cannot handle excess water flow causing this is the second of two ponds built by this time,” anderson said. the pond to overtop the spillway and dam Auburn University fishery scientist Hom- the project, approved by the Board of after heavy rains,” Burmester said. “the “Having the unique opportunity to serve our cam- er swingle. according to auburn univer- trustees in april, includes an agreement dam is showing signs of deterioration and pus by bringing students together at events to bet- sity’s biography of swingle, he is the “fa- between VCOm and auburn to allow water seepage.” ter their Auburn experience and spread happiness.” ther of modern aquaculture.” VCOm students and faculty, auburn stu- the school of Fisheries, aquaculture Swingle was an important figure in Au - dents and the auburn community to enjoy and aquatic sciences is doing its best to burn history according to the Wildlife Bul- the newly constructed site upon its com- remove as much wildlife from the pond as letin. pletion. possible before the construction begins, “Dr. Homer Scott Swingle was one of Bill price, VCOm vice president of op- according to the auburn newsroom. the greatest fisheries scientists who ever erations, said this project is a way of giving Once the initial repairs and construction lived,” the bulletin said. “Dr. swingle’s re- back to the community. are complete, not only can the pond con- “Waffles on a stick. It is a fried waffle on a stick that search has led to the creation of millions of “it will provide a relaxing, natural envi- tinue to be used for research, but its new can be coated in powdered sugar, chocolate sauce, acres of productive waters.” ronment near the VCOm campus for our features will allow for it to be used for peanut butter, assorted candies, syrups, and so Having set this precedent, the pond has students to enjoy between classes,” price campus beautification and enjoyment, ac- much more!” been used in the past by auburn universi- said. cording to anderson. ty school of Forestry and Wildlife scienc- the pond will be drained so the struc- “We look forward to learning more as es students for research and labs. ture and dam can be repaired before work- the site plan evolves,” anderson said. Campus 4 The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, September 3, 2015 construction samford hall close to completion

andria Moore CampuS repOrTer The construction around Samford Hall that began earlier this summer is expected to We are still on target for a fall be completed this fall, according to martha completion date. As of today, the Koontz, communications and marketing spe- “project is 55 percent complete. cialist for facilities management. -MarTha koonTz “We are still on target for a fall completion date,” Koontz said. “as of today, the project is COmmuNiCaTiON aND marKeTiNG SpeCiaLiST FOr FaCiLiTieS maNaGemeNT 55 percent complete.” according to Koontz, construction on the building began after Facilities management community. detected leaks in the roof. “We think the project is going to create a From there, the project expanded to make more open park that’s better, has better usage repairs on other areas of the historic structure for all the auburn community,” Burmester as well. told The plainsman in June. “right now we are completing shingles and auburn university is facing upcoming sheet metal work for the rear of the building building projects that include more than just that’s facing ross Square,” Koontz said. “We repairs. will soon be moving scaffolding from the rear Construction of the new mell Classroom of the building to the front of the building.” Building is expected to begin next semester, The “re-roof and repair project” is also according to Koontz. working to replace cornices, caulk windows Construction on the new nursing and phar- and add new gutters and downspouts. macy buildings will also begin in the spring Koontz said it has been almost 20 years semester. since a repair project of this type was initiated The two new buildings will be located at the at Samford Hall. corner of Lem morrison and Donahue drives. Koontz said the construction around Toom- “The new mell classroom building will be er’s Corner this summer did not interfere with located adjacent to the library and expected to the Samford Hall project. be completed in 2017,” Koontz said. “at that “We always work well with the city in coor- time, we’ll also begin work to extend utility dinating our projects,” Koontz said. “We were infrastructure to the university’s Health Sci- able to complete the walkway quickly.” ence Sector in preparation for future construc- Ben Burmester, campus planner, said he tion of a Harrison School of pharmacy re- dakota sumpter / senior photographer thinks the construction around Samford Hall search building and a new School of Nursing construction on samford hall is set to be completed the fall. will attract visitors from all over the auburn building.” student government SGa members make plans for the year

Claire Tully to recognize this as an easy avenue for them CampuS WriTer to be heard. With every new school year, comes chang- Byrd said he would also like an increase in es from SGa. The times when you feel uncomfortable and stretched, that’s when voting. a typical voting turnout is between 39 This year SGa has placed importance on you grow. That’s when you grow as a person, a leader and a team and 40 percent of the student body. student affairs and campus life such as class “member. So we’re pushing our team that way and I want to challenge Byrd said he is also focusing on campus- registration, facility updates, campus safety, wide camaraderie. He said he wants to chal- game day experience and real world prepa- the student body to do the same thing. lenge students to befriend people different ration. -Walker Byrd from them and to broaden their horizons. One Walker Byrd, SGa president, said he is fo- SGa preSiDeNT way is by reaching out to the ever-growing cusing on auburn students’ success in and out auburn Global community. of the classroom, as well as in the future. nancial issues they will face after college, ac- may not be a fraternity member or, who “Their main goal is to get the students “The biggest thing is i want to challenge cording to Byrd. knows, with a block is that it frees up a lot of plugged into campus, so anything we can do students,” Byrd said. “i want to challenge stu- another way SGa would like to help stu- areas…and gives you an opportunity to sit in to build a relationship, be seen, talk about dents to push their bubble a little bit and to dents’ academics is through the initiation of those seats,” Waldrum said. campus and just talk about auburn is a good put themselves into situations where they may Tiger Scheduler, a class registration tool. “We’re not trying to change the whole sys- thing, because they already have avenues in not feel comfortable- not at all from a safety it is Now available on Tiger i, Tiger Sched- tem,” Byrd said. “The system’s great, but place to welcome them and to give them a standpoint, but i want you to branch out and uler is designed to make registering for class- anything that we can do to make some minor chance to have the auburn experience just try something different,” Byrd said. es less hectic and provide a black and white changes to improve it is a good thing.” like every other student,” Byrd said. Byrd said students’ experiences at auburn view of when students can take the classes SGa is taking other campus safety initia- Campus development is also on the horizon help prepare them for life after college. they want. tives aside from game day. for SGa as it takes on projects such as the au- “interact with somebody who doesn’t SGa would also like to enhance students’ While Byrd does not want to “duplicate re- burn memorial and utilizing the Student ac- think, believe or talk like you, because it’s overall game day experience this year, ac- sources,” he said he would like to pay atten- tivities Center. experiences like those that you have in col- cording to michael Waldrum, SGa executive tion to the less-lit areas on the perimeters of The memorial has two of the three neces- lege that prepare you to lead auburn and to be vice president of programs. campus and make sure cross walks are more sary approvals from the Board of Trustees and an effective, efficient member of society lat - Waldrum said he wants to make seating ar- noticeable, as well as possibly making an app will seek its final approval for schematic de - er on,” Byrd said. rangements more efficient in the student sec- that will ensure students’ safety. sign and budgeting in November. This preparation for the future comes from tion so that seats are available for every stu- another stance SGa would like to take on With students being its main priority this a call to help increase the number of students dent with a ticket. safety is to continue to spread the “it’s On us” year, SGa is making efforts to shine a light on who graduate in four years. “The problem with that is that is fills the campaign to help raise awareness on interper- academic issues and campus life. SGA wants to raise awareness on the finan - stadium unnaturally, and it messes up traffic sonal violence and sexual assault, accord- “The times when you feel uncomfortable cial factors that affect college students in the flow,” Waldrum said. ing to Byrd. SGa will try to gain students’ and stretched, that’s when you grow,” Byrd hope that it will educate students on tuition Waldrum said he wants any blocked-off support by having them take the pledge and said. “That’s when you grow as a person, a fees and extraneous expenses. seating to be moved to sections 17 and 18 in spread the word. leader and a team member. So we’re pushing This will hopefully motivate students to the student section by the new jumbotron. Bird said auburn answers is also an impor- our team that way, and i want to challenge the graduate in four years and prepare them for -fi “What that does for you as someone who tant tool for SGa. He said he wants students student body to do the same thing.”

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Dates to Remember

Thursday, Sept. 3 • fall presidents meeting from 5-7:30 p.m. in the student center Ballroom • miss auburn university information meeting ses- sion no. 2 at 7 p.m. in student center, room 2225 Monday, Sept. 7 • labor day- no class Tuesday, Sept. 8 • networking: person-to-person from 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. in student center, room 2222 • global food security seminar from 11:45 a.m.- 12:45 p.m. in comer hall, room 109

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Responses to “University stands behind gun policy”

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“It’s all good until it isn’t. That policy won’t stop someone from bringing a weapon to any of their buildings if they want to hurt someone and their safety protocols won’t save you if you’re the first few targets. It will help minimize casualties, but to the people that lose their lives it will have done GurDEN SMITH / ILLuSTrATOr nothing. Setting a professional example Fish in a barrel.” Griff Shelley Last Wednesday, Aug. 26, The Wall Street president for academic affairs, said in an email only university where the athletics department “Auburn policy I can get behind.” Journal published an article about Auburn to faculty the major was kept because resources has such influence, but that doesn’t make it right. University’s athletic department. were found to keep it going. While we are definitely not excusing such Specifically, the article said there were “That is a boring story, I fear, but it is the behavior, we think the way in which the NFL documents showing that the athletics department truth,” Boosinger said in the email. eligibility requirements are set up opens the door Response to “Historic train depot to become seafood had persuaded school officials to keep public Even with this in mind, it is important not to for this type of conduct to take place. restaurant” administration as a major at Auburn after it had jump to conclusions without further evidence. According to the NFL’s website, players have been voted 13-0 by faculty to be eliminated. Howe