Auburn’s homefield advantage in Atlanta Sports 8 The Auburn Plainsman 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 Auburn University 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, Pebble 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 Alabama’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 Samford Hall “ 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- Auburn Tigers 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, Georgia, 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 University of Alabama 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. 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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 Bo Jackson 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.