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JESSICA FOSHEE

CAMPUS MOURNS STUDENTS’ DEATHS

Jessica Foshee’s favorite Bible verse was 1 Thessalonians 5:16: “Be joyful always.” She lived out those words every day of her life, according to her friend and sorority sister Lauren Wetzel. “From the time I met her freshman year to the time I dropped her off at her apartment when we got home from spring break, she always had the most beautiful smile plastered on her face,” Wetzel said. “Jessica was a perfect friend and a model example of joy.” Foshee, junior in history and member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority, died Saturday night from acute cardiac failure at her boyfriend’s residence on DeKalb Street. A postmortem examination showed the cardiac failure was because of a congenital heart disease, according to the coroner’s office. “She was born with holes in her heart, and she had surgery when she was really little to reroute some stuff so that her heartbeat and blood flow wouldn’t be disrupted by the holes,” said Mary Lenoir, Foshee’s “little sister” in the sorority. “She had lung problems, too, and her condition made her not able to do a lot of cardio activity. “The last that I had heard of it, everything had been pretty normal. Nothing had been disrupted. She had to go see a doctor every six months to check on it.” Foshee, 20, was from Roswell, Ga. She and Wetzel worked together at the Foy Information Desk in the Student Center. “Working with her felt like getting paid just to hang out,” Wetzel said. Foshee had also participated in IMPACT, Project Uplift and Tiger Tuesdays. More than anything, she loved her sorority, Lenoir said. “Even though she never had an exec office or anything, everyone knew who she was,” Lenoir said. Foshee and her boyfriend, Troy Braswell, had been dating for almost a year. “She had a smile that could light up a room and was » See FOSHEE, A2

Friends, family remember Jessica Foshee and Mary Beth Goodner

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She had a smile that could light up a room and was one of the most passionate people I have ever met.” —Troy Braswell

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She’s someone who would have talked to anyone and helped anyone.”

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STORIES BY LIZ CONN / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR

Vol. 117, Issue 23, 20 Pages

MARY BETH GOODNER

Early in the morning of March 17, the Auburn family lost a beloved daughter, sister, friend, volunteer and student. Mary Beth Goodner, 22, originally from Opelika, was a senior in elementary education. “She was the sweetest person I’ve ever met,” said Alle Hausfeld, who met Goodner through education classes. “I met her the first day of class, and we talked the whole time. She’s someone who would have talked to anyone and helped anyone.” Goodner fell down a staircase at Pelican Landing Resort in Key West, Fla., according to police reports. Goodner attended Lee-Scott Academy, where she was a cheerleader and a member of the track team. “She loved Jesus and loved children,” said Lisa Anz Persons, friend of the Goodner family. “Loved her family. She was just a sweet girl.” Goodner was passionate about Orphanage Emmanuel in Guaimaca, Honduras, said Elizabeth Caldwell, who attended Covenant Presbyterian Church with the Goodner family. The orphanage cares for unwanted and abandoned children. Caldwell said she hopes Goodner will be remembered for her work in the mission field. Goodner participated in Project Uplift, an organization that works with inner-city children, and had volunteered at Storybook Farm. Goodner was involved with her sorority, Kappa Delta, participating in activities like the 5K Shamrock Run and KD Girl Scout events. Claire Lewallyn, president of Kappa Delta, has known Goodner since fall 2008. “Mary Beth was a great attribute to Auburn Kappa Delta, and she will be greatly missed by our chapter,” Lewallyn said. “Her compassion for the sorority and the people around her was contagious.” Goodner’s funeral, which was standing room only, was held March 23 at 2 p.m. at Auburn United Methodist Church. “I hope that she’s remembered not for her death, but » See GOODNER, A2

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Soil samples lead to further removal Eric Austin MANAGING EDITOR

CRAIG BELL / PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR BGSU

Mary Ellen Mazey speaks at Bowling Green State University after being named the next president.

Bowling Green bound Auburn provost named president of BGSU Jillian Clair NEWS EDITOR

After a two-year tenure as provost and vice president for academic affairs, Mary Ellen Mazey was named the 11th president of Bowling Green University in Bowling Green, Ohio, Tuesday. “Within recent years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with some very good presidents, including President Gogue, and I just think that I would like to have that opportunity myself,” Mazey said. President Jay Gogue said Mazey worked with a limited budget to make Auburn a better institution. “She helped guide us through some

tough budget challenges in ways that made Auburn stronger,” Gogue said in a press release Tuesday. “We regret seeing her leave, but wish her all the best at Bowling Green University.” Mazey began her tenure as provost and vice president for academic affairs February 2009. “I think probably my greatest accomplishment has been getting the faculty and the administration to work closely together and trying come up with new structures and ways of managing the institution,” Mazey said. Before coming to Auburn, Mazey was dean of Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University from 2005 to 2009, and she also held various administrative positions during a 26-year tenure at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. She received a bachelor’s degree in

sociology and a master’s degree in geology from West Virginia University and a doctorate degree in urban geography from the University of Cincinnati. Mazey has agreed to a five-year contract at BGSU and will succeed President Carol Cartwright June 1. BGSU was founded in 1910 and has more than 20,000 students and 900 full-time faculty members. “I think that Bowling Green is an institution very similar to Auburn, and I look forward to doing what I can to help build its national and international reputation and making it a better institution,” Mazey said. Experience gained during budget reductions at Auburn will be useful in the coming years at BGSU, Mazey said. Mazey said she will miss the friend» See BGSU, A2

The Toomer’s Oaks task force has shifted focus from the soil to the trees themselves, which have begun to show their first leaves of spring. “We’ve got to minimize stress on the trees,” said Gary Keever, professor of horticulture and task force leader. “We’ve got to make sure they don’t dry out.” Keever said a lift will arrive early Friday morning so the team can begin testing the leaves to determine the amount of herbicide absorbed by the trees. “The leaves are emerging, and we’ll be looking at any yellowing of that new growth,” Keever said. “If the trees have taken up herbicide and moved it to the foliage, it won’t take them long to begin to show some yellowing along the edges of the leaves.” The shift in focus from the soil to the trees came after test results performed in the lab of Vince Cammarata revealed the herbicide had traveled below the initial 20-inch depth. Keever said herbicide

was found at depths of four feet. The task force removed the soil at these depths within the tree beds. Following the removal, the roots were rinsed with high-pressure hoses and the soil was replaced. “It’s an inexact science,” Keever said. “So we have to gather information such as the soil samples and then try to determine what might’ve happened so we can come up with the most effective solution.” While the herbicide traveled farther under ground than originally thought, Keever said the substance had not traveled far beyond the oak tree beds. Keever said he could offer no odds of the oaks’ survival. “I can tell you that we’ve talked with many herbicide experts around the country, and most of them have told us we’ve done just what we needed to do,” Keever said. “But they’re not optimistic. This is a very lethal substance, and we’re in uncharted territory. No one’s ever tried to save two trees that have been poisoned.” Recycled paper

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DUI ARRESTS IN THE CITY OF AUBURN MARCH 18 – MARCH 22, 2011

CRIME REPORTS FOR JAN. 1 – JAN. 1, 2011

■ Justin W. Alexander, 21, of Valley Biggio Drive at West Samford Avenue March 18, 9:32 p.m.

March 18 — Magnolia Avenue Burglary of residence reported. One pistol and one watch.

■ Vergie C. Frazier, 48, of Opelika Shug Jordan Parkway at North Donahue Drive March 19, 12:29 a.m.

March 18 — Perry Street Burglary of residence reported. One laptop computer and $10 in coins.

■ Jessica M. Thrower, 25, of Opelika Wire Road at Webster Road March 19, 2:41 a.m.

March 18 — North Dean Road Theft of property reported. One GPS, ﬁve watches and one gold necklace with waterski charm.

■ Miguel H. A. Labra, 23, of Mexico City, Mexico East University Drive at Gatewood Drive March 19, 3:46 a.m.

March 19 — Bragg Avenue Burglary of residence reported. One electric guitar and one ampliﬁer.

■ Steven L. Finley, 47, of Opelika Cox Road at Wire Road March 20, 12:07 a.m. ■ Randy L. Haynes, 49, of Opelika Shug Jordan Parkway at Wire Road March 21, 12:49 a.m.

FOSHEE » From A1

■ Davaris A. Thomas, 30, of Opelika North Dean Road March 22, 2:39 a.m.

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one of the most passionate people I have ever met,” Braswell said. “She was full of love, and her heart was so pure.” Lenoir said one of Foshee’s greatest qualities was her selflessness. “When she would de-

said. “It’s a great institution, and I hope I’ve just been a small part of making it even better. I’ve learned how to work with faculty and students and the outside community, and I’m going to take all of those learning experiences with me.”

GOODNER » From A1

for the type of girl she was and the relationships she

March 19 — Payne Street Burglary of residence reported. One 22-inch ﬂat screen TV, one 42-inch ﬂat screen TV and one bicycle.

March 20 — Rick Drive Theft of property reported. One 27inch ﬂat screen TV, one 32-inch ﬂat screen TV and children’s clothes.

March 21 — U.S. Highway 29 South Theft of property reported. Two air conditioning unit cores.

March 21 — Taleeda Court Breaking and entering of a vehicle reported. One GPS, two tennis rackets and one golf club.

March 20 — West Longleaf Drive Burglary of residence reported. One PlayStation 3 and 15 PlayStation and Xbox games.

March 21 — West Longleaf Drive Theft of property reported. One handgun and one iPod. — Reports provided by Auburn Department of Public Safety

scribe a situation, she wouldn’t describe how it would affect her—she would describe how it would affect other people,” Lenoir said. “I think that’s why she had so many friends—because she really was super caring.” Foshee had a close, loving relationship with her

sister and parents, Lenoir said. “Even if you didn’t know her for very long, she had this ability of making you feel like you were her best friend,” she said. “Even if you just had a class with her or you saw her on the concourse every day, she would make you feel like you had known each oth-

er since preschool.” The funeral will take place at 2 p.m. Friday at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Roswell. “She touched so many lives in a way only she could,” Wetzel said. “And I’m so blessed and thankful to have spent the past three years, and her last week, right by her side.”

had with people and how much of a caring, Christian, godly woman she was,” Hausfeld said. The Goodner family asks

that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Orphanage Emmanuel. “She lived for Jesus,” said Jessica Good, who went to

Lee-Scott with Goodman, “and so we know she’s in a better place now.” Autopsy reports will not be released for six weeks.

New common book attempts to move health care mountains Miranda Dollarhide INTRIGUE EDITOR

Auburn Connects cochairs, Constance Relihan and Nancy McDaniel, hope next year’s common book will peak students’ interest in helping others. Written by Tracy Kiddler, “Mountains Beyond Mountains” is the story of Paul Farmer, a doctor who follows his passion to help others in Haiti by struggling to bring health care to rural communities. “It is a very accessible story,” said Relihan, senior associate dean. “It is engaging and well-written, and I think he was born in Birmingham so it has an Alabama connection.” “Mountains Beyond Mountains” begins with Farmer in college and follows him on his journey to Haiti. “It talks about the value of college experience,” said McDaniel, executive director of educational support services. “It lends a conversation about finding your path that I think will identify greatly with students, faculty and the general community as we often all are looking at what is our ultimate path.”

H o w e v e r, c h o o s ing “Mountains Beyond Mountains” as the next common book wasn’t such a struggle. Last year each member of the Auburn Connects committee was challenged to present five books that met the goals of the common book criteria. After presenting each book, they narrowed the selection to three books including “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” “Outliers” and this year’s winner, “Three Cups of Tea.” Relihan said after choosing “Three Cups of Tea” for this year, the committee thought “Mountains Beyond Mountains” would be a good follow-up for next year. The committee hopes to improve the common book’s presence on campus next year. “We are trying to get the program more rooted in classrooms,” Relihan said. “When we did a survey in the fall, there were about 2,500 students who said they used the book, but I don’t think it was as deep a use of the book.” She said the committee wants to create more in-

tensive work with English composition and University courses. However, they are also working to build a presence outside the class. “We are going to be having structured discussion questions all year long,” Relihan said. “I think during the fall last year we just figured after we had the Welcome Week discussion classes would just take over, and that wasn’t the best way to do it.” Relihan said the committee is working to develop programming that can connect each college with different aspects of the book. “I think we learned it takes all facilities of the University to have a successful program like this,” McDaniel said. “A book like ‘Mountains to Mountains’ has so many themes that it could be used in many different courses and subject areas.” Some programming ideas include a film series, panel on nonprofit organizations’ finances and an

exhibit at the art museum of Haitian art. Although the common book program was originally catered toward freshman, the committee is working on opening it to upperclassmen. “I believe we will be expanding,” McDaniel said. “Although we didn’t prohibit anyone from reading, we didn’t really expand the invitation in an intentional way, so I think we will be doing that.” One thing McDaniel said she hopes students will take from participating in next year’s common book program is the willingness to help others. “I hope that students through this program… will begin a lifelong commitment to service because I think that is the message here,” McDaniel said. “Paul Farmer found his passion, and that was doing something for others, not because he was paid to do it, but it became his passion to help others even against some of the greatest odds.”

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Bo Burnham, comedian and YouTube star, will perform at the Student Act March 28.

Bo Burnham, a YouTube sensation with 22 videos and more than 85 million views, will be performing March 28 at 7 p.m. in the Student Activities Center. Burnham’s comedic songs like “3.14 Apple Pie,” “I’m Bo Yo” and “New Math” became hits on YouTube and helped him reach the career heights he has today. University Program Council is sponsoring the event. Burnham is known both for his comedic songs and more straightforward stand-up comedy. “His performance will be a mixture of both,” said Aaron Grubbs, senior in civil engineering. “As most of us know, he is best known for his humorous songs, but he might also do some standup as well.” The speakers and comedians committee chose Burnham to perform because of how well his comedy relates to students’ lives. “We knew Bo would appeal to college students and

what we’re interested in,” said Jessica Howard, sophomore in business administration and theatre. Meredith Walkup, UPC graduate adviser, said Burnham would be a good fit for Auburn because of his young voice. “He’s had a lot of rising popularity on YouTube and with Comedy Central, and we just knew he would bring a good crowd,” Walkup said. Grubbs said student appeal was the biggest factor in choosing Burnham. “Out of the many comedians that we started with at the beginning of the selection process, we picked Bo because he fell within our budget, he was available on a date we could do an event, and we felt he had a large student backing at Auburn,” Grubbs said. Grubbs said his committee had narrowed a list of comedians that included Jo Koy and B.J. Novak. The committee felt Burnham would attract the largest number of students, Grubbs said.

Burnham, 20, joined YouTube in 2006 when he was 15 years old. His songs and comedy are considered to be controversial and satirical, filled with jokes about racism, homophobia and sexism. “Most of the time we advise artists and comedians to try to stay away form over-the-top adult language, sexual references or racial slurs,” Grubbs said. “But once the artist is on stage, we really have limited control over what he says.” The show is being publicized as “rated R,” Grubbs said. “We requested a clean show,” Walkup said. “But it’s really left up to the artist. We’re just making sure everyone knows that viewer discretion is advised.” Burnham has released an EP and two studio albums, the most recent of which was released last October, titled “Words, Words, Words.” The album is a fusion of music and stand-up. Tickets to the event are free for students and will be

Professor provides global perspective Chelsea Harvey ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR

For Samia Spencer, professor of French, the joy of teaching lies in sharing the world with her students. “I teach French culture— my academic background is in French literature, 18th century—but I have really developed an interest in so many other areas,” Spencer said. “For example, I have taught courses on women in France. I have taught courses on French fashion. I’m currently teaching a course on Bon Appetit, the gourmet culture of France.” Spencer began her career at Auburn in 1972. She said she always knew French was her calling. “I was born in Egypt at a time when French was a very important language,” Spencer said. “I grew up in the city of Alexandria, which was a multicultural city, where I grew up listening to French, English, Turkish, Arabic, Armenian, Greek, Italian, and I went to French school because at that time French schools were the best schools in Egypt.” Spencer received her bachelor’s degree from Alexandria University and went on to get her master’s and her Ph.D. in French from the University of Illinois.

Although teaching has been her passion for over 30 years, Spencer said it was not her original calling. “You know, it just came gradually,” Spencer said. “When I was growing up, I don’t know that I ever thought that I wanted to be a teacher, but it was a natural progression when I got a master’s degree in French and a Ph.D. in French. I was so excited about what I was learning, it would be wonderful to share that passion with students, so that’s what I like to do.” Before she turned to teaching, Spencer worked for the United Nations, an experience to which she attributes her interest in international affairs. “I worked for the World Health Organization, for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,” Spencer said. “I worked for UNDP—United Nations Development Program—so I have some interesting views on international affairs, and that’s really what makes me so interested in international matters and views, and I’d like to communicate that to my students.” Now, Spencer expresses her interest in global issues by promoting women’s leadership and organizing various conferences and

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Samia Spencer, native Egyptian, is a professor of French. events on campus. “I invite a lot of distinguished guest speakers to campus,” Spencer said. “For example, I’m hoping to bring one of the senators from Canada, the one who represents Quebec, next fall, and next spring I’m also planning to invite the author of the book that I’m currently using on the gourmet culture of France so she can tell us how we can teach foreign language using not just French, but Spanish, German, Italian, but focusing on one of the important cultural aspects of the country, which is the food culture.” Spencer said she hopes

the guest speakers she brings to campus will excite her students about global issues. “I’m hoping to bring some of my former students who are in higher places and bring them back to be a model for our students and to see what they can achieve,” Spencer said. Although Spencer said she could retire if she wished, she enjoys her work too much to stop. “I enjoy teaching, and I love my research, so that’s why I continue to work even though I could retire at this point,” Spencer said. “I do some exciting things, and just life is too much fun.”

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Shooters don’t stand a chance Annie Faulk STAFF WRITER

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Participants of the 2009 Sexual Assault Awareness Month decorate a T-shirt for the month’s “Clothesline” event.

April: sexual assault awareness Alexandria Smith WRITER

On our campus this year 3,070 students will be affected by sexual assault, according to Carrie Kilpatrick, diversity initiatives coordinator at the Women’s Resource Center. The center will sponsor four events in April highlighting different aspects of sexual assault. “We really want to raise awareness, not only to victims, but to perpetrators as well,” Kilpatrick said. “We want to get the word out that this is not an acceptable crime and that you are not alone. There are other people who have been affected by this and there are organizations

they can contact.” The first event is the “Red Flag Campaign” April 4–6. On these days red flags will be displayed around Haley concourse to help people realize the importance of taking notice of “red flags” in dating situations. The Women’s Resource Center will partner with the fraternity Alpha Kappa Lambda for the next event, “These Hands Don’t Hurt,” an opportunity for students to make a commitment against violence by putting their handprint and name on a banner. The two biggest events will be held later in the month. April 20–21 is the “Clothesline” event in

which a clothesline will be constructed on the concourse and T-shirts decorated by people affected by sexual assault will be on display. Kilpatrick said this is a powerful event because the art on the T-shirts often demonstrates many emotions. The last event is April 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This march and rally is called “Take back the Night” and begins at Cater Lawn. Participants will march to downtown Auburn holding posters with statistics and information about sexual assault. During the month, people affected by sexual assault are encouraged to

post their experiences at auburn3070.wordpress. com/secrets. Some posts have already been published on the website by women who wish to share their experiences of sexual assault and words of encouragement to anyone reading. “Sexual assault isn’t something that people want to talk about, but it happens even here at Auburn,” said Finley Hurth, sophomore in human development and co-chair for Sexual Harassment Awareness Month. “I feel like all my work is worth it if 10 people are more aware of the dangers of sexual assault,” Hurth said.

The happiness of having No Impact Derek Lacey CAMPUS EDITOR

Reducing carbon footprints, trash generation, energy and water usage help the environment, but also bring happiness, according to the principles behind Auburn’s first No Impact Week March 23–30. The week is hosted by the College of Liberal Arts’ Community and Civic Engagement Initiative and is designed to reduce carbon footprints. Anyone can participate, and the most active personnel and student from the College of Liberal Arts will be acknowledged at the annual CLA award ceremony March 31. “We hope this project will raise awareness

among students about sustainability practices and resources on or off campus,” said Jessica Dewberry, CLA graduate and Community and Civic Engagement fellow, who helped plan the event. The idea behind No Impact Week was developed by Colin Beavan, an environmental activist, who spent a year living a lifestyle that reduced his carbon footprint to zero. Beavan made a movie, “No Impact Man,” wrote a book and published a blog about the experience and has since started the No Impact Project, whose mission is “to empower citizens to make choices which better their lives and lower their environmental

impact through lifestyle change, community action and participation in environmental politics.” “It is Colin’s mission to engage citizens, on an individual and collective level, in choosing ways of life that are healthier and happier for individuals, for our society and for our planet,” Dewberry said. As part of No Impact Week, Beavan will be on campus March 24 to speak and sign copies of his book in Student Center Ballroom A at 5 p.m. “We are excited and honored to host Colin Beavan on our campus,” Dewberry said, “(He) has encouraged tens of thousands to examine their lives to discover what’s really impor-

tant to them.” Each day of the week is focused on a different aspect of living sustainably, including transportation, energy, food and water, and includes free events like “swap tables” March 25 and a field trip to Randle Farms March 28. “My hope is that this one-week carbon cleanse will challenge individuals to make as little impact possible on our natural resources,” said Giovanna Summerfield, director of arts and faculty initiatives in the College of Liberal Arts and organizer of No Impact Week. “This week may give each one of us the chance to see what a difference no impact living can have on our quality of life.”

Although the active shooter exercise that took place on campus March 17 was role-played by actors, law enforcement treated the situation as if it were a real scenario. The exercise aimed to provide training for campus and local law enforcement regarding responsiveness during an emergency. “The exercise was set up to evaluate several aspects of the command, coordination and response of law enforcement to an incident,” said Chance Corbett, associate director of Auburn University’s department of public safety and security/ emergency management. “The officers were able to work through their response and understand that things can happen quickly and also understand how important being prepared for this type of an emergency can be.” The areas around the Haley Center, Student Center and Village View Dining areas were involved in the active shooter exercise. “The various buildings utilized in the training offered different logistical challenges as to deployment of manpower and other resource allocations,” said Melvin Owens, director of security and public safety. Students were notified of the exercise through email, announcements and signs in the areas of the exercise. “Agencies had a chance to practice in a controlled environment and then evaluate effectiveness of plans already in place and make adjustments as needed,” Owens said. The last exercise of this kind was practiced Dec. 16, 2009. According to Tommy Dawson, police chief, the

results of the 2009 exercise allowed enforcement to improve tactics for dealing with an active shooter. “The officials who participated in the exercise learned to expect the unexpected,” Dawson said. The March 17 simulation showed improvements since the last simulation. “We will be coming together to list each area of improvement and also any areas that may need additional training, equipment or procedural changes,” Corbett said. A similar exercise focusing on different topics is scheduled for July and September 2011. “We did find a few things to work on,” Dawson said. “It is not worth doing something like this if you don’t learn anything.” Police officers were stationed in all areas of the exercise to ensure safety for all. “We plan for such emergencies,” Corbett said. “However, we feel that we need to also set up scenarios that drill the actions and procedures of the response agencies...and to also reveal any corrective actions.” According to Corbett, the responders took the exercise seriously to produce accurate results. The results of the exercise will help responders to evaluate and improve their quick thinking and decision making. “I really do appreciate Chance Corbett and the Auburn police with their help to make this exercise a success,” Dawson said. “We are diligently working to keep the students and faculty safe at all times.” Participating groups included Auburn University, police, fire department, East Alabama EMS, Opelika police, Lee County Sheriff and Lee County EMA.

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Calling all muggles: don capes for quidditch Liz Conn ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR

Auburn University of Witchcraft and Wizardry will hold its first quidditch tournament April 2. The Quidditch for Quesimpuco tournament will take place at the hayfields on the corner of Donahue and Lem Morrison drives. The Auburn chapter of Engineers Without Borders sponsors the event. “Basically it’s going to be as close as you can get to magical quidditch without the magic,” said Alicia Denning, EWB president and senior in chemical engineering. In quidditch, a magical sport made famous by the Harry Potter series, teams of seven players fly on broomsticks until the “seeker” catches a small,

winged ball called the golden snitch. Players are required to keep their brooms between their legs at all time. “Even though we can’t fly, that’s probably going to be one of the most entertaining parts of it,” Denning said. The snitch will actually be a person dressed in gold from head to toe, said Katie Gauthier, freshman in industrial engineering and Spanish. The snitch, who will enter the game intermittently, will wear flags on his or her clothes and carry a bag of pingpong balls. Each time a seeker pulls a flag off the snitch, the snitch will pull a ball from the bag. The game ends when the golden ball is drawn. Gauthier said the event organizers hope to find a

cross-country or track runner willing to play the role of the snitch. Last summer, Gauthier attended a Harry Potter convention in Orlando, Fla., where she learned to play quidditch. “People of our generation tend to associate Harry Potter with their childhood,” Gauthier said, “and I think participating will bring them back to better days in a way.” Proceeds from the tournament will benefit EWB and its work in Quesimpuco, Bolivia. “We partner with thirdworld and developing communities to implement sustainable, appropriate technology,” Denning said. For the next five years, EWB will work in Quesimpuco, designing and implementing engineering proj-

ects for the local community. “We basically harness our problem-solving skills that engineering teaches us, and we solve thirdworld problems,” Denning said. EWB is currently developing a solar water heater and alternative fuel source in Quesimpuco. Members of EWB take a 10-day trip to Quesimpuco once a year and will go this year in August, said Carolyn Salyers, senior in mechanical engineering. Money will be used to pay for costs of materials. If enough money is raised, it will be used to offset travel expenses for the students going to Quesimpuco. “It’s going to hopefully raise a lot of awareness about what we’re doing in

Bol i v i a ,” Salyers said. “For people in Auburn to be aware of Quesimpuco and the work we’re doing—I think that would be really cool and really encouraging.” Participants can register for the tournament as teams or individuals. Each team captain must attend a meeting at 6 p.m. March 31 in Room 2227 of the Student Center. Team uniforms must be the same color, and capes are encouraged.

EWB will provide brooms and equipment—including the quaffles and bludgers used in quidditch—but players can bring their own brooms if they wish. Since EWB is partnered with Quesimpuco for at least five years, the event organizers said they hope to make the tournament an annual event. “It hasn’t been done on Auburn’s campus yet,” Denning said. “There are quite a few people that seem pretty excited about it, so we’re hoping that will grow year after year.” Application forms are on the Quidditch for Quesimpuco Facebook event.

Runners strain joints to ease joint pain Blakeley Sisk WRITER

Arthritis hits close to home for the women of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, who will host a 5K April 2 in the name of arthritis research. “When I was 18 months old I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis,” said Hillary Barber, sophomore in prepharmacy and AOII philanthropy chair. “When you’re really young, it is hard to explain to your peers why you cannot participate in every game of tag or dodgeball on the playground because your bones hurt too much.”

The AOII Foundation supports the Arthritis Foundation, based in Atlanta, that supports research on more than 100 types of arthritis, according to its website. The run is $15 and includes a T-shirt and four spirit points. Supporters can buy a Tshirt for $10 and receive two spirit points. The 5K is open to all students, faculty and members of the community who want to participate. The women of AOII will be promoting the event on the concourse to reach as many people as possible,

Barber said. AO II hosts e vents throughout the year to benefit arthritis research, such as the “Panda Project” which gives stuffed animals to children suffering from juvenile arthritis, Barber said. “I feel arthritis is an illness that is many times overlooked because it isn’t always viewed as a fatal diagnosis, but it plagues more lives than most realize,” Barber said. The sorority has been working to publicize the event around campus and the community, said Kayla Ketron, sophomore in mar-

Bringing out your inner creativity University Program Council hosts spring arts and crafts day on Cater Lawn

—Hillary Barber PHILANTHROPY CHAIR ALPHA OMICRON PI

keting and AOII vice president of communication.

ning in this event because it is fun and supports a great cause.” Ketron said almost everyone on Auburn’s campus has been personally affected or knows some one who is affected by arthritis. “ Thi s philanthropy should be important to a large majority of (students),” Ketron said. AOII will have a table on the concourse from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day during the week prior to the event. “It is very easy to justify college as a time to focus on ourselves and all the chaos in our lives surrounding school,” Barber said.

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Arts and crafts is not usually considered an activity high on the agenda of anyone who has made it past the sixth grade, but University Program Council is bringing it back. Tie-dyeing, painting, sand art and candle making will be the featured projects at UPC’s spring arts and crafts day. The arts and crafts day will be Thursday as part of UPC’s weeklong Spring Fling. Students can go to Cater Lawn from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make a craft. “Cater Lawn has a lot of traffic, so we’re hoping people will stop by on their way to or from class,” said Glendinning Johnston, UPC’s Fine Arts director. Shirts will be provided for the tie-dyeing, and wooden frames will be provided to paint or decorate. “We did sand art for Hey Day, and it was really popular, so we are doing that again,” Johnston said. “We are going to have keychains available to do sand art with this time, which is a new feature.” Candle making will be another station where students can make their own with a beaded wax. “You can make them with layers, scented or unscented, however you want,” Johnston said. “The candles were a huge hit before, and we weren’t expecting it so we ran out.” Johnston, junior in art,

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Barber said philanthropy events are great ways for Auburn’s sororities to support one another. “I also love how competitive rivalries among the Greek community seem to halt so we can support each other’s philanthropy event,” Barber said. As a sign of unity, women in other sororities will be participating. “I think it is important to support the philanthropies of other sororities because it is all going to a great cause,” said Bridget Eyler, sophomore in hotel and restaurant management. “I will definitely be run-

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said she decided to start the arts and crafts days because of her own personal love for art projects. “I think it is fun and something different that hasn’t been done before,” Johnston said. UPC began planning the events last summer. “We brainstormed for crafts that are quick and easy, but not too juvenile,” Johnston said. “We wanted to make things college kids would use.” Career Development Services will also be on site providing free refreshments. “We’ll have free popcorn at the arts and crafts day,” said Nancy Bernard, director of CDS. “We want to show our support for UPC.” Bernard said CDS wants to increase its visibility among students. “We will be there to market our services and resources by being a visible presence at events,” Bernard said. Jessica Issiac, junior in elementary education, said she looks forward to the upcoming arts and crafts day. “I enjoyed the last time

they did crafts because it is something different than food or a movie,” Issiac said. “Plus, I just love doing crafts.” Issiac’s favorite project from the first event was candle making. “Making candles was fun because I felt like a kid again; it was refreshing,” Issiac said. “And it was cool because you could just walk up and do it on your way to class.” Tie-dyeing was previously held on a separate day, but is now combined with arts and crafts day. “I’m really excited to do the tie-dye because I’m a tie-dye freak,” Issiac said. “I’m a professional. I can tie-dye with my eyes closed.” Johnston said she hopes they have all the kinks worked out before arts and crafts day, avoiding the few mishaps that occurred last semester. “We didn’t know how popular it was going to be, so we ran out of crafts, but we are better prepared this time,” Johnston said. “I just hope it runs more smoothly and that a lot of people come to it.”

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CALENDAR: THURSDAY, MARCH 24 – SATURDAY, APR. 2 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY 24

SATURDAY 25

Speaker: Brian Ceresa

Saturday Art Club: Clay

2370 ■ 7 p.m.

Room 1206 ■ 1:30 p.m.

■ 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Guitar concert: Patrick Kearney

Women’s tennis vs. Vanderbilt

Men’s tennis vs. Kentucky

Museum of Fine Art ■ 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Center ■ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

■ 1 p.m.

■ Haley Center, Room ■ Walker Building,

■ Jule Collins Smith 27

Softball vs. Ole Miss

■ Jane B. Moore Softball Complex ■ 1 p.m.

Lecture: Temple Grandin

Friday Funday

Ballroom ■ 7 p.m.

■ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SFWS seminar series

238 ■ 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Spring Arts and Crafts Day

Graduate assistantship career expo

■ School of Forestry

and Wildlife Sciences, Room 1101 ■ 11 a.m.

■ Student Center

■ Cater Lawn ■ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Museum of Fine Art

■ Yarbrough Tennis Center

Iron Chef cooking competition

■ Spidle Hall, Room

■ Jule Collins Smith

■ Yarbrough Tennis

Outdoor movie: “Tron: Legacy”

■ Cater Lawn ■ 8 p.m.

Free movie: “True Grit”

■ Student Center outside Foy Info Desk

■ Student Center ■ 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Reconsidering Regionalism” exhibition opens

■ Jule Collins Smith

Museum of Fine Art

■ 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Baseball vs. Vanderbilt

■ Plainsman Park ■ 6 p.m.

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Aspiring cooks slice, dice Iron Chef competition Ellen Weathers WRITER

The University Program Council is calling all cooks. UPC will host its second Iron Chef competition March 20 in the Spidle Hall kitchen lab, room 238. The event will follow the format of the popular Japanese and American shows of the same name in which contestants are given one main “secret ingredient” and are asked to prepare a

number of dishes within a time limit. “We’re not expecting to have chefs like the Food Network,” said Matt Ciuros, director of special projects for UPC. “We are anticipating a lot of skilled people that know what they are doing and a lot that don’t.” Contestants will be given a list of provided ingredients when they sign up. A secret ingredient will be revealed at the start of

the competition and must be used in all dishes. “We’ll have a range of skill levels,” Ciuros said. “I think the ingredients we are going to offer will accommodate all of them.” Teams will have at least an hour to cook. Miss Auburn University will be a judge along with representatives from the city of Auburn and Auburn University’s food science department. Each member

from the winning team will be awarded a cash prize. Auburn native and personal chef Carol Duncan will be on hand to assist contestants. Ryan Odom, sophomore in food science, said he splits his time between classes and his job as a chef. He said he thinks many college students don’t cook because of lack of space and high prices for food.

“When doing something like this, more people are going to be exposed to creative thinking with food and in the kitchen,” Odom said. “That exposure alone could be a motivating factor to get students interested in cooking more for themselves and even for their friends and family.” Sydney Murphy, assistant director of research and evaluation for UPC, said she thinks participa-

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Birds of a feather flock together Campus learning communities increase grades, enrollment Annie Faulk STAFF WRITER

Participation in learning communities is becoming an increasingly common way for students to network with one another and facilitate academic success. The communities are designed to help establish study skills and study groups with students in similar classes. “Learning communities are a great way for freshmen to get to know Auburn,” said Anna Lindsey, senior in agricultural economics and learning community peer instructor. “Coming from a small high school, the learning community made it easier for me to adjust to Auburn’s large campus.” Students live with others

in their learning community and share classes with these students as well. “Having familiar faces in classes eases the transition of adjusting to college academic demands and provides them with friends to study with,” said Ruthie Payne, learning community coordinator. “The wonderful people all over campus who contribute to the learning community program and the wonderful students who get involved are the reason it works and the reason why we have experienced an increased demand.” Faculty working with learning communities have the option to live in faculty apartments in either the Village or CDV Extension Residence Halls. Currently, there are three faculty residents living in the Village and one faculty resident living in the CDV Extension. “One of the great things about being in a learning

community is that you are preregistered for classes with the students in your learning community,” Lindsey said. “It’s a great way to make friends and create study groups.” Incoming freshmen can be preregistered for classes within their learning community at Camp War Eagle. “Students apply for learning communities before they first attend Auburn,” said Mitchell Holston, senior in marketing and Freshman Year Experience staff member. “They are placed into learning communities based on what college they’re in, programs they are associated with or subjects they’re interested in.” Students in learning communities must take the required courses designated for the learning community. Also, students are required to complete a onehour elective class, UNIV, that helps students adjust

to college life. Students are encouraged to participate in nonrequired activities. “I feel that learning communities help students get to know students of similar interests in an academic environment,” Holston said. “The students get to know each other very well and form a relationship that may not have been possible without LCs.” Eleven learning communities are sponsored by their respective college or school. There are also learning communities not designated for specific colleges or school, such as service or campus life. Upperclassmen have the opportunity to participate in learning communities as well. “Our goal is to continue to grow as needed in order to provide every incoming student who wishes to participate in a learning community with the opportunity to do so,” Payne said.

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On the Concourse

Thursday, March 24, 2011 Question:

What do you think about UPC’s decision to bring Bo Burnham to campus?

“I have no idea who he is.”

“I don’t know who he is.”

“I’m neutral about it. I might not see it.”

—Abigail O’Brien sophomore, art and journalism

—Robby Pocase freshman, computer science

—Colin Dinken, junior fisheries and allied aquaculture

“I don’t know who he is, so I guess comedians are always funny to me so I’ll enjoy it.”

“I wish they’d brought Dave Chappelle.”

“I think it’s pretty cool. I just like that they bring a bunch of different people.”

—Jonathan Brown, senior fisheries and allied aquaculture

—Crey Wilson, freshman prechemical engineering

—Will Liner, sophomore, forestry

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Abraham Min, owner of Paris Bakery Garden, stands in front of some of his baked goods. The bakery offers pastries from other cultures as well as American favorites.

Bakery profits support mission work Jade Currid Writer

When you buy a sweet treat from Paris Bakery Garden on South College Street, you’re not just enjoying freshly baked goods—you’re also donating funds to mission work around the world. “We’re trying to make money to contribute to missionary work to people who are suffering financially and mentally,” said Abraham Min, who owns the bakery. Before opening the bakery, Abraham, 48, and his wife Sarah, 44, lived in Texas and crossed the border into Mexico to help establish a Christian leadership mission school. The couple plans on supporting missionary work with most of the income from their baking, and they said they knew Auburn was the right place to open their bakery. “I love this town,” Abraham said. In the process of following their vision, Abraham has made the career switch from being a cattle researcher at Texas A&M to being a

full-time baker. The Mins have a lot of experience in European-style baking. For several years, Sarah worked as a manager of Crown Bakery in Korea. She has also studied baking in France. “The woman who bakes all of the bread, Sarah, is Wonder Woman,” said baker Amanda Elliot, junior in international business. “She gets here at 6 a.m. every day, goes home at 9 every night, and for half of the day she has a 2-yearold strapped to her back. “She’s just nonstop every day, never taking a break. She’s really fun to work with.” Sarah has also traveled to Australia and the Philippines to do mission work. Abraham and Sarah also plan to provide a scholarship for an individual who would otherwise lack the funds to obtain an education. Their focus is on molding a positive leader in Mexico and ultimately in the world, Abraham said. Types of breads, pastries, sandwiches, bagels and sushi are just a taste of what the bakery offers.

“You almost have to come in every day to catch all of the stuff they’re putting out,” Elliot said. “I think right now they’re trying to get a feel for what everyone likes, so they try different things every day.” Elliot noticed the bakery offers a lot of the baked goods she encountered while studying abroad in Japan. She said many of the goods offered, bean buns in particular, cannot be found anywhere else in the area. “The food is a mixture of French, Korean and American every once in a while,” she said. The baked goods are made from scratch and are prepared fresh, Abraham said. He said they only bake with natural ingredients and avoid adding any chemicals to their food. The bakery’s birthday cakes are low in sugar content. Real wine added to the wine bread improves its quality, texture and color. Mocha bread is Elliot’s favorite delight the bakery offers. Elliot said she is constantly honing her baking skills.

Emily Adams / Photo Editor

A chocolate roll cake is one of the varieties available at the new Paris Bakery Garden on South College Street. “I work 10 hours a day, and it feels like no time at all,” Elliot said. “The atmosphere is very relaxed. They having a saying—you work

like family, we treat you like family—and they really do. It’s adorable. It’s like having a second set of parents.”

First section of mountain bike trail opens at Lake Wilmore Molly Montgomery Writer

Christen Harned / Assistant Photo Editor

Brad Hooks rides his mountain bike up a rocky slope on the bike trail at Lake Wilmore near Ogletree Elementary School.

Mountain bikers in the area will no longer have to travel to find a good trail. At 8 a.m. March 26, Auburn’s first mountain bike trail will open at Lake Wilmore near Ogletree Elementary School. The property is owned by the city of Auburn, but the city did not fund the trail. The trail is open to the public and admission is free. “This is the first mountain bike facility that the city of Auburn actually owns,” said Brandy Ezelle, traffic engineer and bicycle coordinator. “There are some other area mountain bike facilities that are within driving distance, but this is the first one for Auburn.” Construction is complete on one of three proposed loops of the trail. “The first loop that we built is an easy loop,” said Brad Hooks, president of the Auburn Off-Road Bike Association, a local group leading the project. “It’s fairly flat, and there’s not much elevation change at all, not a lot of difficulty.” Hooks said the two additional loops will become increasing-

ly more difficult. “We’re hoping to have an intermediate loop and then kind of an advanced skills loop,” Hooks said. Hooks also said once all three loops are completed, there will be more than seven miles of trail for riders. “It took about a year from the time they proposed it to getting their plans approved, and then they went out this winter and built it,” said Becky Richardson, parks and recreation director. “The mountain bike trail is the first thing that’s been finished on that property.” Richardson said the city received Lake Wilmore property, approximately 206 acres, from the Water Board in a property swap. The remaining land will be used for future parks. “We developed a master plan, and that includes a future community center and some other recreational amenities,” Richardson said. “It also includes future walking and biking trails.” Hooks, who started mountain biking in 1982, said AORBA used volunteers and chapter funds to construct the trail. “The actual trail building we

pretty much did with no funding, just volunteers working,” Hooks said. “The materials for the trail kiosk were donated by the Auburn Bicycle Committee.” Ezelle said the trail was built without compromising the natural beauty of the land. “The trail is constructed in methods that are environmentally friendly, that do not create a lot of erosion and movement of the existing terrain,” Ezelle said. “We can basically bend the trail however we need to to go around existing trees and other existing topographic features.” Richardson said although the trail is for biking, it could be used for other activities. “This is technically a mountain bike trail, but if you wanted to walk the trail you could,” Richardson said. Hooks said members of the community are looking forward to the new trail. “I’ve run into walkers and runners and families who are very excited that they have a trail this close into town that’s that nice,” Hooks said. “They feel safe on it because it’s not so far out.”

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ABORTION, GUNS, CELLPHONES, DRUGS Proposed state bills would make Spice illegal, change abortion regulations, extend the hunting season and outlaw texting while driving

EXTEND HUNTING SEASON

Adds two weeks to whitetail deer hunting season ■ Filed by State Senator

Tom Whatley, R-Auburn ■ What it will do if passed: Adds two weeks to the end of whitetail deer hunting season, which currently runs from Oct. 15 to Jan. 31. Hunters will also be allowed to use bait to lure deer during hunting. ■ Whatley’s agenda: Whatley said the bill will help decrease automobile accidents caused by car collisions with deer and will encourage economic development by increasing the sales of hunting equipment.

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This will allow for more hunting season time, which will improve the sales of hunting equipment and sportsman’s equipment in different stores around the state.” SENATOR

Synthetic marijuana would be a controlled substance

■ What it will do if passed: Makes possession of 13 types of synthetic marijuana illegal. The punishment would be the same as possession of marijuana. The current law does not regulate these substances. ■ Farley’s agenda: Farley said he was approached with this information because of his 36-year career in law enforcement and passion for eliminating substance abuse and addiction. ELIZABETH FITE / STAFF WRITER

Jim McClendon, R-Springville ■ What it will do if passed: Prohibits reading, writing or sending a text message while operating a motor vehicle in Alabama. ■ McClendon’s agenda: “Driving while texting statistically shows a crash rate equal to or higher than drunk driving,” McClendon said. ■ Opposition: How do you enforce it?

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You can’t really prove that the person was texting unless they have a wreck, and then you subpoena their records and see they were right in the midst of doing a text at that time.”

—Tom Whatley

MAKE SPICE ILLEGAL

Allen Farley, R-McCalla

Changes from secondary to primary offense ■ Filed by State House Rep.

ELIZABETH FITE / STAFF WRITER

■ Filed by State House Rep.

BAN TEXTING WHILE DRIVING

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—Sheila Eckman LIZ CONN / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR

CHANGE ABORTION REGULATIONS Abortions illegal after 20th week

■ Filed by State House Rep.

This bill would incorporate the new formulas, as well as include a catch-all that would prevent future changes in the chemical makeup of this product.” —Barry Matson DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE ALABAMA DISTRICT ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION

AUBURN CITY COUNCILWOMAN

Kerry Rich, R-Albertville ■ What it will do if passed: Bans abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy. The current law prohibits abortions after the 26th week of pregnancy. ■ Rich’s agenda: Rich said the bill stems from medical evidence that fetuses are capable of feeling pain after 20 weeks. ■ Loopholes: The woman is facing death or serious physical danger. LIZ CONN / ASSOCIATE CAMPUS EDITOR

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Every effort that can be reasonably made should be made to preserve the life of the child. You couldn’t just go in and abort the child—you would have to try and see to it that the child would live.” —Kerry Rich STATE HOUSE REP.

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Readers, the times are a changin’ As you may have noticed, this week, The Auburn Plainsman has made some changes. The “Community” section, which has gone through several name changes during the years, but has always been section A and focused on events and people in the greater Auburn-Opelika area, has become section B. The former B section, “Campus,” has moved to the front of the paper and will flow seamlessly from the front page. This decision was not made hastily, but was made after a careful examination of what is the core mission of this paper. The Auburn Plainsman is a campus newspaper, and we believe that because the majority of our readers are students, campus news should be

our first priority both in coverage and how our paper is laid out. This is not to say anything will be taken from the “Community” section. The Plainsman is dedicated to covering the off-campus community, and we will continue to pursue these stories with the same diligence we do on-campus news. Nevertheless, Auburn University is a college campus, and the move of “Campus” to section A is merely an acknowledgement of our largest group of readers, making it easier for them to access the news and features that affect them most. Another change you may have noticed is the move of the “Commentary” page to B3. We have also renamed this

page “Opinions.” This decision was made to clear up any confusion readers may have had about the content of this page. We feel “Opinions” will make it clear to readers that the words printed on this page are solely those of the Editorial Board, our columnists and letters from you, our readers. Oftentimes, changes such as these are made at the beginning of a semester to signal an efficient transition to the new style. We decided not to wait because we reasoned that if we knew this change would enhance your reading experience, there was absolutely no reason to wait. While any change can take time getting used to, these

changes are in step with the work that has been done all year by this staff to produce a product whose design is as easy to navigate as its content is engaging. We have focused all year on improving our design, and the feedback has been positive. In keeping with our spirit that is not afraid, we are willing to make any change that best suits the most important part of the newspaper business: the readers. For you, our goal is to provide the best college newspaper every week. So let us know what you think. Go online and fill out our poll, send us letters and let us know what else we can change to make your weekly reading experience that much better.

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#TigerBlood and other delusions Derek Lacey CAMPUS@ THEPLAINSMAN. COM

I made it to round two. #WINNING That was the lead I was going to use for this column as of Monday about 5 p.m. You see, I’ve been looking for a summer internship fervently lately, and I just happened to see “charliesheen: I’m looking to hire a #winning INTERN with #TigerBlood. Apply here – http://bit.ly/hykQQF #TigerBloodIntern #internship #ad” everywhere the other day. So I applied. What the hell, it was a “social media” internship, and the application was Tweet-style, restricted to 75 characters. What I wrote was nothing special. I’ve never been exceedingly Twitter-savvy. Then I got an email from in-

ternships.com Monday, about 5:11 p.m., titled “TeamSheen #TigerBloodIntern Application Update.” Hm, I thought. Not a good sign. And indeed, the first words of the email read, “This message contains graphics. If you want to see the graphics, click here.” And just like that, I had an epiphany. The Team Sheen Tigerblood Internship received more than 74,000 applicants from 181 countries. A quick Twitter search of #TigerbloodIntern will give you a scrolling list of pseudoporn stars, weird team-supported Twitter addicts, even a cougar. But my bet is on @Chekigal, or Natalie from Abu Dhabi. Check her out. It’s not that I didn’t want the internship; of course I did. Charlie Sheen’s social media intern: let’s do it. Career be damned. I could describe the lengthy

scenarios of what it would be like “on the job,” but they’re already playing out in your head like little mini-Hangover movies. Awesome. Charlie Sheen is unemployed. He has two girlfriends: a model and an ex-porn star. He has an obvious drug problem and lives in a kitschy Hollywood temple. Apparently, the intern’s job will be to manage the mounting difficulty of Twitter, Facebook and Ustream that Charlie Sheen is currently using to avocationally supplement his jobless status, manufacturing little slogans, breaking world records and, yes, even making T-shirts. Yes please! Here’s a scene from my mini-Hangover movie: I’m sitting at the computer, doing something random when Charlie Sheen runs in, cigarette in mouth, eyes like Medusa screaming that it is a matter life or death, that the trolls are smashing down the outer defenses and about to

overrun Castle 90210, but I can save the girlfriends and the blow if I can just Tweet “#WINNING”…happily ever after—or at least until the summer is up. And then there was Monday night about 10:30 p.m., sitting down to figure out what to write for the column I should have turned in two and a half hours earlier. I happened to catch the tail end of an episode of “Real Time with Bill Maher,” and what do you know, they got on the topic of Charlie Sheen. Interesting. Maher and actor Richard Belzer are joking around when all of a sudden Belzer stares straight into the camera and pleads with Charlie to find some professional help. Heavy. In my email from internships.com, right below the big empty square (I didn’t click) it read: “Hi! Thank you for completing Round 2 of the application process to be the social media intern for TeamSheen. We received many great applications...”

Broaden your mind abroad Jenna Moran COPY@ THEPLAINSMAN. COM

I’ll be the first to admit it. I can be very selfish. We all can; it’s in our nature. To so many of us, our world revolves around our own everyday activities, and there isn’t much concern for people or places that aren’t involved in it. Coming to Auburn my freshman year, this was my mindset. I loved my new school, my friends and in my mind, this was all that mattered to me. It wasn’t until summer of my sophomore year that I learned the world does not revolve around the daily events of Auburn. My roommate told me she was planning on studying abroad in Spain for the summer and asked if I was interested in doing the same. Although I knew little Spanish at the time and even less about European culture, I de-

cided to try something different and agreed to sign up for the program. I could never have imagined the experiences I was going to encounter that summer and the lessons that would be imprinted in my mind for the rest of my life. We spent the majority of our trip studying in Salamanca, a small rural city about two hours from Madrid. We attended classes every day and were strongly encouraged to avoid speaking English with the locals and with one another. It was so challenging, yet at the same time so rewarding to emerge ourselves into a completely different language and lifestyle. During the trip, we also traveled to Paris and Rome, and in each European city we were surrounded by humble people who put their families before themselves and even their careers. They all seemed to truly value every meal as time to enjoy each other’s company and reflect on the simplicity of life.

They revered their family time so much there was even a set time of day called siesta, which temporarily stopped most businesses for a few hours in the middle of the day so the workers could go home and spend time with their loved ones. It was so mind-opening to see how much emphasis Europeans placed on their families and loved ones. As we noticed how different our two cultures were, it was just as interesting to see all the ways that we were so alike. We both highly revered sports—with our No. 1 sport being football and most of Europe’s being soccer. The younger European generation loved pop music and actors like Tom Hanks and Johnny Depp just as much as we did. We were just as fascinated in their culture as they were in ours. We both had so much to learn from and teach to each other. What was disappointing, though, was discovering

that they were so much more aware of our government and culture than we were about theirs. We could have spent all day discussing American news and the leaders of our government with them, but when it came time to talk about European current events, there was little input from most of us Americans. I highly recommend to anyone who has the chance to study abroad to do so. It adds a new perspective to your life, and it definitely made me re-evaluate my own life. In a world filled with so many conflicting beliefs, it is important to be aware of and open to different ways of life. Ignorance is not bliss. It is selfish and is doing exactly what it says: ignoring the truth. Though oceans may separate us, we are all humans. And at the end of the day, we all want to make a living and surround ourselves with people who love us.

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It’s finally happening to me, and I never thought I’d see the day. I haven’t won the lottery or anything, I’m just finally sick of this town. When I was a freshman coming from a tiny town to a slightly larger small city, Auburn was amazing. There seemed to be countless throngs of people passing me on campus, and I didn’t have to drive 45 minutes to go see a movie. I had so much to do, and my sophomore and junior years I was determined to see and do everything I could. Now that I’m a senior, the postcard feel and family vibe we have is starting to get under my skin. Don’t misunderstand me: I love Auburn as an institution, and I will always bleed orange and blue, but the walls of the town are creeping in. I no longer count the seconds when I’m at home until I get to come back to Auburn. Instead I look forward to all the chances I get to leave and explore outside the simple, small-town life. Attribute that to my love for big cities, or say I’m not actually Southern if I don’t enjoy waving at every moron I pass on the street—I don’t care. When it comes to this town, been there, done that, and I already lost the T-shirt. I feel like this is senioritis to the extreme, and if some people don’t agree with me, that’s just fine by me. It’s just that time in my life when I’m ready to spread my wings and explore, and this town just isn’t big enough for that. I’m completely terrified by the idea of living someplace where I don’t know a ton of people, and I don’t know the roads like the back of my hand. It’s almost time for me to finish up my time here, and the future is going to be harsh, exciting and full of adventure while I figure out adulthood. At least after Auburn I will be taking chances and putting myself out there. The Loveliest Village doesn’t really lend itself to risk takers, and a nice safety blanket awaits any who can find a way to challenge themselves. For once in my life, I look forward to failure and regret and actually hope I don’t succeed right away. What would be the fun in that?

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Mike Hoff runs the only restaurant in Waverly Morgan McKean WRITER

The owner of the Yellow Hammer restaurant in Waverly, Mike Hoff, doesn’t just keep up with the restaurant’s finances—he also waits tables and bartends when the going gets tough. “Any time we need him, he’s here,” said Andy Lowery, manager of Yellow Hammer. Lowery, who has known

Hoff for four years, said Hoff is easy-going, which makes working for him a breeze. “Mike just lets us do our job without getting in the middle of it and micromanaging things,” Lowery said. Hoff ’s family moved to the Auburn area from New Jersey when his father took a job with Auburn’s veterinary school 47 years ago. Hoff said he’s moved away a few times, but has always found his way back. The place he currently calls home is “in the woods” between Loachapoka and Waverly. “I like the quiet, and the little town is just sorta like Mayberry,” he said. “There’s not a lot of traffic and hubbub and confusion. It’s a restful place.” Hoff has been in the restaurant business since his youth, working in restaurants from Atlanta to Ida-

ho to New Orleans. But it was his involvement in construction that gave him the idea of taking Yellow Hammer under his wing. “I was hired to remodel the building for the previous tenant who had a restaurant there, and when the building came up for sale, I decided I’d give it a go,” Hoff said. “I felt like running a restaurant business would be a lot like running a construction business,” he said. “Instead of getting carpenters and lumber you get chefs and buy vegetables.” The building was constructed in 1912 as a Ford dealership. When remodeling, Hoff wanted to keep the building like it was, accentuating its antiquities. He left the brick exposed on the inside, along with some of the old bolts

and wood. He also left old parts racks and tire racks in place. Hoff said Yellow Hammer’s guests come from all over the area. They often have parents of Auburn students, as well as residents from Lake Martin, Opelika and LaGrange, Ga. “The biggest reward is people coming out there and having a good time,” Hoff said. “I always jokingly say that other people pay for the party, and I just get to come.” Waverly resident Lauren Graves knows Hoff from the restaurant and said he always has an outgoing temperament. “Mike always enjoys his guests, and his guests really enjoy him,” Graves said. The Yellow Hammer restaurant is open Wednesday through Saturday nights

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Mike Hoff owns Yellow Hammer, the only restaurant in Waverly, offering a full bar and entrees like smoked duck. and requests reservations. “It’s all about getting the word out,” Hoff said.

“Our customers are always very happy; we’ve just got to get them to come.”

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Originally from Florence, Rob Whaley, freshman in radio, television and film, lives on the top floor of St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church with three other Auburn students.

Living in the Lord’s house Some Christian students pick living in a church over traditional student housing Alison McFerrin Associate News Editor

For some housing-seeking students, finding a place to live may be helped along by divine providence. Several Auburn students are residents of local churches, living in apartments associated with the church. “Right now I work at the church; I go to church at the church; I hang out at the church; and I live at the church,” said Joshua Pierce, senior in mechanical engineering. Pierce is one of approximately 15 students who live in a Catholic church building purchased by the Auburn United Methodist Church. “I was already part of the college ministry at Auburn United Methodist,” Pierce said. “My college pastor asked me if I would be interested in doing it.” “You’re around people you know and it’s a good atmosphere—people who kind of believe the same way you do and have the same values you do.” Pierce said low rent is another one of the benefits of living at the church. This was also part of the draw for Joshua Trowell, senior in English and resident at the Baptist Campus Ministry. “When I tell (my co-workers) I don’t pay bills and everything, they think that’s a pretty sweet gig,” Trowell said. But these students said reduced rent isn’t the only reason to take advantage of this opportunity. “Living somewhere where God is first and foremost… I think that that’s been the most useful and beneficial aspect of living here,” Trowell said. Rob Whaley, who lives in St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, said location is an important aspect. “It’s one of the few places off campus that is also close to it,” said Whaley, undeclared freshman. St. Dunstan’s is on East Magnolia Avenue, just off College Street. “You don’t

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Whaley stands outside his residence at St. Dunstan’s. have to get up early in the morning to drive over to the University for classes.” Pierce said one thing he didn’t expect when he moved into a church was dealing with people who come to the AUMC for benevolent assistance. “You just realize that you are a Christian, you are living in the church, and you’ve got to be kind of sensitive to that,

and you can’t overreact to it,” Pierce said. People knock on Pierce’s door at random hours, sometimes looking for food, money or help finding a job. Pierce said he will do whatever he can, or he will send them to the church’s front desk for further assistance. “You are setting an example, and you are representing the church, whether you realize it or not,” Pierce said. Being involved in church matters is a common theme for each of these students. “We’re required to go to at least one service a week,” Whaley said. In addition, Whaley and his roommates are responsible for chores like cleaning up the kitchen, getting the church ready for services and locking the doors. Trowell said in lieu of paying rent, students who live at the BCM serve as resident managers. “It can be kind of draining,” Trowell said. “It’s kind of like you’re in constant community. So you have to deal with being around people all the time and be willing to make room in your schedule for things like cleaning the bathroom or cleaning the kitchen.” But Trowell said the benefits far outweigh the negatives. “You’re living in a holy and God-filled place, and there’s nothing better than that,” he said. Trowell said being a Baptist is not required to be a resident at the BCM, and he thinks this openness is not unusual for campus ministries. “As much as they are backed by particular denominations, I think that they try to be as open as possible and allow people to have the freedom to explore their faith and try to make those decisions for themselves,” Trowell said. But some things are non-negotiable, and living in God’s house comes with its own set of rules. » See Church, C2

Flower store blooms in Moore’s Mill location Christina Santee Writer

The Flower Store, 2290 Moores Mill Road, is tucked away in an ivy-covered, red brick building in the Ogletree Village shopping square. The store is a romantic escape from your ordinary flower shop. From the moment you walk through the door you are bombarded with conflicting textures, hues and scents. If you have ever made the trip out to Publix or Gigi’s Cupcakes, then chances are you have passed by the substantially sized showroom. Stanley Sistrunk, 54-year-old Society Hill resident and owner of The Flower Store, has been in the floral business since February 1982 when his first variation of the shop conducted business out of a cramped, run-down house on South College Street which has since been demolished. He moved to the Moores Mill Road location 20 years ago in November 2001.

“It’s so nice to drive out here instead of down South College,” Sistrunk said. “South College was supposed to be the most beautiful entrance—the gateway to the Loveliest Village of the Plains— and now it’s nothing but Goo-Goo car washes.” An Auburn graduate with a degree in horticulture, Sistrunk has worked with flowers and plants for most of his life. “I worked at a flower shop while I was in college here at Auburn for about five years,” Sistrunk said. “I worked for that shop from ’75 till about ’81 and then graduated in horticulture in ’79. I opened the shop in ’82. “We’re kind of a destination shop that many students don’t know about. Some of our best customers are the parents of students, but we would still like for more people to come out and see what we’re really about.” Sistrunk said a good portion of his customers don’t even live in Auburn or its surrounding communities.

Some of his best customers live in places such as Montgomery, Columbus and Atlanta and call in orders from out of town— customers who have been loyal patrons of Sistrunk’s since his earlier days as a newly established florist. “The Flower Store is absolutely gorgeous, but probably serves more young adults than students,” said Delaney Garvin, sophomore preveterinary major. “Still, the inside of the store is absolutely breathtaking. “You walk in underneath these dazzling globe chandeliers and are instantly hit with that sweet floral smell. The floor is flooded with stunning arrangements. It’s just a very charming environment.” Offering the largest selection of specimens in town, the shop carries an assortment of plants and flowers imported from South America, New Zealand and Holland, as well as California, Indiana and Florida. The store welcomes deliveries » See Flower store, C2

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The Flower Store on Moore’s Mill Road offers a wide variety of fine china, glassware, silver, table settings and more.

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“The guys can have ladies in the common area, but we’re not allowed to bring a girl into our rooms or anything like that,” Pierce said. Other things not permitted include tobacco and alcohol. “It’s associated with the church, and they just want to make sure they keep it a good, clean environment,” Pierce said. But Whaley said the rules at St. Dunstan’s aren’t as strict as expected. “You’ve got a lot more freedom than you would think about living in a church,” said Whaley, citing no alcohol and no wild parties as the only major restrictions. Trowell said the rules he and his roommates follow line up with the Baptist faith.

“There are rules and things, but it’s not one of those overbearing kind of deals where you’re signing a contract or anything like that,” Trowell said. “The idea is that because it’s run by a collection of Baptist churches, there are certain things that they find important. So you have to follow those rules.” But a few rules won’t stop these God-fearing students from living in the church. Whaley said he plans to live at the church again next year. Pierce and Trowell will graduate in May, but said they loved the experience. “Living in a church, God is kind of up front and in your face all the time,” Trowell said. “You’re living in a place where people worship and where people come to pray and where people come to share the things that they’re dealing with.”

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Maintaining an array of lavish dinnerware, fine china, luxury gifts and upscale home decor are also priorities of the shop. The Flower Store also features its own “truffle bar.”

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“You have to have a reason to come out here, but people come by because we have one of the largest selections of gift items,” Sistrunk said. “As a business we have always had gifts, but never to the caliber of the store’s current state.” They also cater to special events.

“We specialize in weddings and party work,” Sistrunk said. The establishment offers a formal bridal registry and often works alongside special-event planners to organize custom affairs. One downside is items in the store can get a bit overpriced. However, many of the

gifts are handcrafted and possess an artistic flare beyond Auburn’s normal suppliers. “We strive to make people happy,” Sistrunk said, “to make some occasion more special, to make your wedding the most important day of your life, to make funerals more comforting.”

Girl Scouts switch back to original baker, recipe Lindsay Rife ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR

When it comes to distinguishing Girl Scout Cookies, you have to think outside of the box. Although one version of the peanut butter-filled cookie comes in a red box labeled “Tagalongs” and is made by Little Brownie Bakers, local cookie consumers may find a red box labeled “Peanut Butter Patties” distributed by ABC Bakers instead. Most of the well-known cookie types have two different names. There are different theories as to why, but the truth lies in manufacturing. The Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama council made the switch from Little Brownie Bakers to ABC Bakers for its 2011 sale. The partnership means that local Girl Scouts sold Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches and Shortbreads instead of the more commonly known Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos and Trefoils, among other types unique to ABC Bakers. “Our council in general chose (ABC) because of the customer service ABC provides for the girls and volunteers,” said Rhonda Fields, field executive for Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama. Fields said they had used ABC Bakers several years ago. Therefore, people in this part of central Alabama have actually had cookies from both bakers. ABC Bakers is the oldest manufacturer. Based in Richmond, Va., it’s been op-

erating since 1939. “We are deeply pleased and honored to be associated with Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama,” said Mary Alice Callaway, ABC Bakers vice president of sales, in a press release. “We look forward to helping the council run an effective sale, using our 70 years of knowledge and experience with Girl Scout Cookies.” The practice of two different cookie manufacturers came about gradually. “In the ‘60s and ‘70s, they were using many more, and it just ended up winding down to two,” said Michelle Tompkins, spokeswoman for Girl Scouts USA. ‘“It’s just better business practice to have fewer.” She also said the councils not only choose which baker they use, but set the price per box as well. Some may wonder if the different cookies taste the same. “The bakers have proprietary recipes for all of them, so they don’t taste exactly the same, but they’re pretty close,” Tompkins said. Fields said she believes they do not taste differently. “Most people that try them can’t really tell the difference,” Fields said. Tompkins said she is sure the two manufacturers will never merge. “They’re owned by two totally different corporations,” Tompkins said. “It’s possible that we may utilize another baker one day, but it’s highly unlikely.” But don’t expect a Trefoil when you order a box of Shortbread cookies.

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Junior Girl Scout Faith Leverette and Brownie Girl Scout Brenna Carr from Troop 7047 participate in their troop’s last cookie booth sale of the year. “They would have to change names—that’s a lot of work,” said Faith Leverette, local Junior Girl Scout. “You have to think for hours and hours.” Leverette, along with her fellow members of Girl Scout Troop 7047, held their last cookie booth of the year’s sale March 5 at Kroger on Dean Road. “But bad news: Girl Scout Cookie season is over,” Leverette said. While local troops’ cookie sales are officially finished as of March 13, Fields said they may still have

cookies left over. If anyone is interested in purchasing cookies or volunteering with Girl Scouts, contact the council at girlscoutssa.org. Tompkins said the national Girl Scouts office gets many questions on why the cookies are called two different things. “A lot of people actually believe that we have Girl Scouts in the basement making our Thin Mints,” Tompkins said. “So we just try to let people know that we do in fact use two bakers.”

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Directions: Preheat oven to 400° F. In a large oven proofskillet over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, onion, and peppers. Sauté for 10 minutes or until soft. Remove from heat to cool. In a large bowl add 10 eggs and whisk together. Add the milk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, cheese and cilantro. Whisk together until everything is added. Lastly, add the onion and peppers. Reheat same skillet over medium high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and swirl around in pan. Transfer egg mixture into the skillet. Cook for 8 minutes, or until the frittata bubbles around the outside and begins to set. Transfer to the oven for an additional 8 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Cut into wedges and serve hot. Serves: 8

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Pure Barre fuses elements of ballet, pilates and weight training in a 55-minute session.

New fitness studio raises Barre Sisters open studio featuring a not-so-typical workout that shows results Jenna Moran ASSOCIATE COPY EDITOR

Two residents recently opened a fitness studio promising lifechanging results: Pure Barre. Pure Barre is also a 55-minute total workout that combines pilates, ballet and weight training. Before opening the studio in Auburn, co-owner Courtney Treater, resident of Auburn and Samford alumna, was a client at the Birmingham location of Pure Barre. She and her sister, Kelly Shuman, alumna, had always dreamed of starting a business together. “We wanted to do something that we really had a passion for, and we’ve been in sports our whole life,” Treater said. After her third class at the Birmingham studio, Treater fell in love with the workout and persuaded her sister to attend a class as well. “She instantly loved it too,” Treater said, “and we decided, we can do this.” The two sisters fulfilled their dream and opened

a Pure Barre studio in Auburn Jan. 24. The studio is located on Moores Mill Road. “We have a few college girls who have been coming consistently since we’ve opened,” Treater said. “We’ve seen a lot of our clients of all ages feeling the difference, and that’s what we love seeing.” Khani Fravel, freshman in exercise science, has been attending Pure Barre classes for the past semester. She has recently experienced a transformation not only in her physique but also in her outlook on working out. Fravel discovered Pure Barre after chatting with a friend who was a client at the Las Vegas location. Since the opening of the Auburn location, Fravel has pushed herself to attend a class every day. “I’ve lost two inches off my hips, and I’ve lost an inch off of each arm also,” she said. Fravel said she has found it easier to motivate herself to complete workouts because of the physical results she’s received from the Pure Barre classes. “You have to concentrate so hard on all the moves that you can’t really think about anything else, and so it’s a really huge stress reliever,” she said. Lauren Maxwell, senior

in business management, has also attended Pure Barre for the past semester after learning about the workouts from her roommate. After trying out the class for herself, Maxwell decided to sign up for monthly classes and currently attends five days a week. “I’m not a gym person; I’m not motivated enough to make myself do my own workouts, so I like having a class,” Maxwell said. “You can tell right away what you’re working out and what you’re doing.” Treater said clients receive the most benefits from the Pure Barre workout when they attend classes three to four times a week. Treater also stressed the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle outside of the class. She said consistency is key to seeing results. “If you really focus on it and commit yourself to learning the techniques to do it right, there’s no way that you can’t see results,” Treater said. “I’m not a runner,” Maxwell said. “I don’t like working out on a machine, so actually being able to use my body to do the workout, I like that.” One Pure Barre class at the studio costs $10 and a monthlong membership costs $100.

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James D’Amore, Auburn aerospace engineering graduate and engineer at Boeing, has dreamed of traveling into space—and that dream may soon become a reality for the average citizen. “I am truly excited with an abundance of enthusiasm that the commercial sector has decided to begin creating ways for everyday people to get to space,” D’Amore said. Virgin Galactic, a branch of Virgin Atlantic Airways, plans to offer the first space tourist flight by the end of 2012. “With Virgin Galactic leading the charge in this area, I see that ticket I’ve been waiting for as a child finally turning into a reality,” D’Amore said. However, there are some disadvantages to commercial space flight. For example, if Virgin Galactic’s promise to fulfill dreams of commercial space travel becomes a reality, it may become less important for NASA to develop new ways to take astronauts to and from the International Space Station. D’Amore said as a result of the commercial space industry growing and establishing itself, President Obama has canceled the funding of NASA’s Constellation program designed

to expand the space exploration frontier by working to take astronauts back to the moon and to Mars and beyond. “While I understand the reasoning behind this move, I think it is lacking in thought from many points,” D’A more said. “With the president’s decision to hand over a lot of this power to the private sector, it not only incredibly dims the beacon light of NASA, but it also makes our nation no longer look like the commander of the world’s space industry, as we’ll have no current way of our own travel into space.” Rhonald Jenkins, a retired Emeritus professor of aerospace engineering and president of The Auburn Astronomical Society, said he believes government support is vital in the success of commercial space travel. “I think that the most efficient approach for commercial spaceflight is to have a true partnership between government and industry,” Jenkins said. “By this, I mean that the government would provide significant startup money so that all the risk would not be assumed by the industry.” Jenkins, who has worked as a faculty member in government agencies, primarily NASA, said he believes the reason a largescale effort in spaceflight must involve government support is because of the tremendous sums of money involved. “Personally, I believe

that NASA should stick to what is done so beautifully in the past: unmanned exploration of the solar system and basic research,” Jenkins said. “The partnership would then concentrate on commercial spaceflight.” John Cochran, professor and head of the aerospace engineering department, said he too believes the government should be involved in the production of commercial flights into space. “They will have to satisfy government security requirements,” Cochran said. “A spacecraft could be used as a weapon and do considerable damage on Earth or to orbiting satellites.” So far, approximately 410 people, most from the United States, have committed to the full price of $200,000 to travel into space. The passengers would only be required to have two days of training before the flight takes off. They are invited to many different parties and gatherings around the world to celebrate being a part of the exclusive community who will become the first to commercially travel into space. During the flight, travelers will go about 120 km above the Earth’s surface and will be able to experience zero gravity for five to six minutes. For now, commercial space travel is in the near future, but developments and further research design is underway.

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Shopping smart for smartphones Students compare BlackBerry, iPhone and Droid smartphones Kala Bolton WRITER

Don’t be overwhelmed when smartphone shopping. While the cellphone market has expanded from simple calling and text messaging features, different smartphones have unique features battling for supremacy. “I hate touch screens, so the BlackBerry is perfect for me,” said Sara Lynch, junior in exercise science. “BlackBerry messenger is my favorite part. It’s only for BlackBerry users, and it’s like instant messaging on my phone.” BlackBerrys have a smaller display than the iPhone and Droid, but their main aim is practicality. “I always use it for sending emails, and I use the calendar a lot,” Lynch said. “The only problem is that it freezes up sometimes, and it doesn’t have as much

memory as other phones. I don’t download many applications though, so for someone who sticks to the basics, like calls and texts, it’s perfect.” The iPhone offers more memory, which makes it perfect for users who always have to have the latest application. “I love it,” said Holly Howell, senior in marketing. “I switched from the BlackBerry when it was time for an upgrade, and I’m obsessed.” The iPhone has a full touch screen, and the latest iPhone 4 has a thin, sleek design. “It has a lot of applications on it like Safari, maps, iTunes, and I have all my music on there so I don’t have to carry around an iPod, too,” Howell said. “I’m really into sports, so with the iPhone, I can keep up with sports scores, and even watch NFL Sunday Ticket. It’s a lot faster than my BlackBerry was.” With all those applications running, Howell said she is constantly charging her iPhone. “The battery dies pretty quickly, which can get annoying,” she said. “The applications freeze up sometimes too, but it’s rare.”

Robert E. Grubbe, M.D. and Patricia E. Ellenwood Grubbe of Oxford, AL announce the engagement of their daughter Erin Elizabeth Grubbe to Robert Jefferson Englar, J.D. Rob is the son of Robert J. Englar and Sandra L. Englar of Marietta , GA.

iPhone buyers can choose between the 16 or 32 gigabyte models. The Droid, which comes in a number of different models, offers users the choice of having a touch screen only or both a touch screen and keyboard. “I enjoy that my Droid has both touch screen and keyboard unlike the iPhone because sometimes it’s more convenient, and I like having that variety,” said Sarah Layne, junior in journalism. Because the keyboard slides out, the Droid has a large display which makes it ideal for viewing pictures or watching videos. “A con is the storage,” Layne said. “Droids don’t hold as much, and you can’t play music on it like you can on an iPhone.” Despite differing memory capacities, all smartphones have application markets. “There are so many free apps to choose from, and the Internet connection is really fast,” Layne said. “This is the first smartphone I’ve ever had, and I really like it.” With so many updates and new versions of these devices being released, it can be difficult to select the perfect smartphone for each person.

Mr. Englar graduated from Sprayberry High School and received a Bachelor of Science in History, Science, and Technology from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He received his Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University’s College of Law. After a summer wedding the couple will reside in John’s Creek, GA.

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“The thing about Droids, iPhones and BlackBerrys is that they’re almost the same thing, so it’s hard to choose which one would be best,” Howell said. “I guess it just comes down to your personal opinion.” Some brands have the same applications available, which could make the decision harder. According to Gizmodo. com, Words with Friends is the most popular application to be added to the Droid. The iPhone offers this app as well, but the BlackBerry does not. The iPhone has the most apps, according to CNN. com.

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Basement guitar heroes and warcraft e-warriors are being forced to scale back like the rest of us because of the bad economy. With most of the population clinching their wallets, gamers are struggling to keep up with newer systems and new release games coming out regularly. Chris Gerhard, senior in history, said gaming on a budget is hard to do without friends. “If you want to play a brand-new game, you have to either buy it or know someone who did,” Gerhard said. “It gets difficult when all your friends are trying to save money.” One option is to buy previously owned games, systems and accessories through GameStop. The retail chain buys used games and equipment and sell them back at reduced prices.

Ashley White, associate at the TigerTown GameStop location, said the service the store provides gamers is unmatched. “If they want to buy a new game and they don’t have the money, but they have old games, they can bring them in and sell them to get something else,” White said. Another option is to use the service GameFly. Like Netflix, GameFly allows members to rent games and have them shipped to their homes for a flat rate every month. A member can chose to rent two games at a time for $22 or rent just one at a time for $16. White said she was a member once, but wasn’t impressed with the service. “You pretty much only get about two games a month with them, because it takes them so long to send you a game,” White said. “I just don’t think they have it priced right.” Gerhard previously had a

membership with GameFly as well and said the availability of games at GameFly is also a frustrating problem. “If you want a new game, it better be in your queue a month before it drops,” Gerhard said. “GameFly is bad about never having enough new releases for the demand, which is annoying.” For students needing to scratch the itch to game between classes, a game room is open on the first floor of the Student Center from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Opened shortly after the Student Center was open to the public, the game room offers a wide variety of gaming systems to those willing to post a student ID as collateral for equipment. Matthew Alwin, junior in software engineering who works in the Student Center game room, said temporarily turning over your ID also ensures only Auburn students can use the game room, which boasts three

PlayStation 3s, two Xbox 360s and two Wiis. “There are different games for each system, most of which are set daily, but we switch them out depending on what people want to play,” Alwin said. “There’s a PlayStation 3 that plays mostly fighting games and an Xbox that plays mostly sports games, and that’s generally how we divide it up.” Outside of the game room is a Dance Dance Revolution machine, a Pacman machine and a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game. Gerhard said the game room is a nice feature, and he would probably use it more if he lived on campus. “It’s a hassle to stay on campus just to play video games when I want to go home, but I like that I can try out a game I want to buy there,” Gerhard said. “We really don’t have a lot of options to save money and still play, but it’s getting better.”

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Auburn’s Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace swims the first leg of the 400-meter freestyle relay at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships March 19 in Austin, Texas.

Auburn swimmer wins events and breaks records at NCAA tournament Nick Van Der Linden Associate Sports Editor

Bahamas native Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace became the first Auburn woman to win individual titles in both the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle and the first ever swimmer from the Bahamas to win an NCAA individual title. The junior swimmer wasted no time diving into the record books as she helped guide Auburn’s swimming and diving team to an eighth place finish at the 2011 NCAA Women’s Swimming and

Diving Championships in Austin, Texas. “She was really focused,” said head coach Brett Hawke. “You could tell she was zeroing in. She had her game face on. She hit the starts beautifully, and I just knew after that it was game over. Huge win for us. It was the first time in school history we ever won that.” The University of California at Berkeley won the meet overall with 424 points, followed by the University of Georiga, University of Southern California, Stanford, and Arizona to round out the top five. Texas, Florida, Auburn, Minnesota and Texas A&M closed out the top 10. “It was a tough meet,” Hawke said. “Top to bottom, there was some tough competition. I can’t

Swinging away The baseball team heads to Starkville to take on the Bulldogs Victoria Rogers Writer

The Tigers will face conference play this weekend as they travel to Mississippi State to begin their three-game series March 25. Auburn (14–7, 2–1 SEC), is currently ranked No. 20 according to USA TODAY. The Tigers played a mid-week game on the road against Jacksonville State Tuesday and was defeated by a final score of 5–4. “This is a frustrating loss, but give Jacksonville State credit,” said Auburn head coach John Pawlowski. “Every time we play them, we have a real quality game on our hands.” Junior infielder Casey McElroy’s single in the first inning at Jacksonville State continued his hitting streak to 16 games, while senior infielder Wes Gilmer finished the game 0-for-3, ending his hitting streak at 14 games. Auburn won its last series against Arkansas after defeating the Razorbacks 8-7 March 20 at Plainsman Park. With a big win out of the way, the Tigers know there is still more to come.

The Mississippi State Bulldogs (15–6, 1–2 SEC) lost their last rally to No. 2 Vanderbilt and struggled to score during the series. “We played great defense and that is what is going to have to carry us this year,” said Mississippi State head coach John Cohen on the loss to Vanderbilt. The Bulldogs were held scoreless during the first and second games against Vanderbilt team, but Mississippi State won the third game 9–8. Auburn has won the past three series against Mississippi State, but remains focused. “No easy games in this conference,” Pawlowski said. “No easy games in mid-week games anymore. These guys have got to continue to find ways to win.” Although the Bulldogs are struggling on offense, they still have a few hitters for whom the Tigers must be prepared. Seniors Jarrod Parks and Cody Freeman lead the Bulldogs in batting averages, with Parks currently batting .412 and Freeman batting .367. “We knew every game is going to be really tough,” McElroy said. “Against a really good opponent, Arkansas, it’s good to come out on top. We know we certainly have our work cut out the rest of the way.”

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Vanderpool-Wallace celebrates winning the 50-meter freestyle. say enough about our senior class. “They have given this program so much over the years, and I can’t

express the gratitude we as a staff feel for their efforts.” Vanderpool-Wallace edged California’s Liv Jensen by 0.12 seconds on the first day of the threeday championships to take the 50-meter freestyle and earn her first national title with a time of 21.38 seconds. “In prelims my details weren’t very good, so I knew heading into the finals I was going to have to clean up my details if I wanted to win the race,” VanderpoolWallace said. “In finals that’s all I worked on, and I was able to get my hand on the wall first.” Success did not stop there for the 18-time All-American as she captured the 100 freestyle title with a time of 47.07 and set a new U.S. Open, NCAA, SEC and Auburn record with a time of 46.81

seconds. “The NCAA record has been my goal since I got to Auburn my freshman year,” Vanderpool-Wallace said. “I’ve been looking at the record boards and saw Natalie Coughlin, 47.00, and I knew that I could do it and that I wanted to do it. This year I finally decided to dedicate myself to breaking that record.” The 2008 Olympian and 10time SEC champion set records in every individual event in which she swam while also finishing second in the 100 fly and 400 medley relay. “She had to do a little taper right in the middle of the season which wasn’t ideal for us,” Hawke said. “She just been so focused all year, and she’s wanted to win this » See Swimming, D2

Champs begin preparations for upcoming football season Brian Woodham Assistant Copy Editor

For the reigning national champions, it’s out with the old, in with the new. The Tigers took the first step in defense of their title Wednesday, donning shorts and helmets for the first of 13 spring practices before the A-Day game April 16. Until then, coaches will look for players to emerge to fill the holes left by 15 former starters. “Lots of new faces out there,” said offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn. “You know, it was good. There was a lot of energy you could see. There was a lot of excitement. I really felt like our coaches were excited to be out there, too.” Sophomores Barrett Trotter and Clint Moseley will battle for the starting quarterback position. Malzahn said he would like to announce the player for that position soon after spring practice concludes. Both quarterbacks would receive equal repetitions during the spring. “It’s going to be a good competition,” Malzahn said. “I’ve got confidence in both these guys as far as knowing what to do. They

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Sophomore running back Onterio McCalebb takes a handoff from sophomore quarterback candidate Barrett Trotter. both competed very strong today, and I think both of them had very solid days.” Moseley said he felt sorry for himself last season and threw a “pity party,” but with the help of others, matured as the season progressed. “For some reason, I stuck with it,” Moseley said. “I’ve never been a quitter, but I wasn’t where I needed to be.” If a starter is not named at that point, Malzahn said he would name one by the end of the sec-

ond week of fall practice at the latest to allow the offense to practice timing. Incoming true freshman Keihl Frazier will join Trotter and Moseley in the battle for the starting position. “Every position in fall camp will be open,” Malzahn said. “We’re going to play the best people. The challenge for young guys is—specifically the quarterback is—you’ve got about two weeks to win the position.” » See Football, D2

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Other positions need to be filled along the offensive line, which Malzahn said is even more critical to replace than quarterback. “There’s a lot of young guys on the offensive line that we’re giving the chance to evaluate,” Malzahn said. The Tigers return only one starter, senior offensive tackle Brandon Mosley, and one other player with significant experience, senior lineman A.J. Greene. “It’s fun to see the young guys come along and see them progress (in the position) in which we need them now,” Greene said. “So it’s fun, but guys need to come along and fill the spots we need.” The Tigers also have to replace eight of 11 starters on defense. Auburn, which led the SEC in rushing defense last season, must find three new starters along the defensive line, with sophomore defensive end Nosa Eguae the only returning starter. New defensive line coach Mike Pelton will

from the very first workout. Once you set your mind to something like that, it’s hard to take that away, especially from someone with her determination.” Vanderpool-Wallace’s relay leg of 46.82 set a new pool record and was 0.01 from tying her NCAA record in the freestyle. The relay team included senior Caitlin Geary, sophomore Hannah Riodan and freshman Emily Bos. The team swam an Auburn record time of 3:11.70, beating the previous record of 3:12.00 set during the 2009 SEC Championships. Geary made her second appearance in an NCAA 100 freestyle finals session, earning a fifth-place finish with a season-best time of 48.51, beating her previous best by 0.09 seconds. Riordan also earned a new top time in the 100 freestyle prelims. The Cornwall, Ontario, native finished 20th with a time of 48.95 and was fol-

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Gene Chizik instructs true freshman cornerback Jonathan Rose in drills during the ﬁrst spring practice. lead the young and inexperienced defensive line. “There’s a lot of pressure that’s got to be put on them,” Pelton said. “They’ve got to understand the urgency of development. You can’t waste a rep. You’ve got to go out and compete every time. “I think they understand that, but they’re young. So you see them, sometimes, lose focus or lose concentration, and that just

comes with being young. But that’s my job as a coach: to make sure those guys get the most out of every rep.” Pelton said he thinks they will perform well along the defensive line. “We’ve got some talent there,” Pelton said. “We’ve just got to get those guys to come on this spring.” The Tigers return to the field for their second practice Friday at 9 a.m.

Thursday, March 24, 2011 lowed by freshman Olivia Scott (49.90) in 48th and sophomore Becca Jones (50.32) in 57th. Bos took 17th place in prelims with a time of 1:54.93, coming up just short of earning her second finals appearance. The Holland, Mich., native also earned her first All-American honors following a fifth place finish in the 100 backstroke “B” final. Vanderpool-Wallace was named SEC Swimmer of the Year and won the Commissioner’s Cup for being the high-point scorer at the 2011 SEC Championships. These performances have led to her nomination for the Honda Sports Award, presented annually to the nation’s top swimmer. Auburn competed in the 2011 Championships with 11 swimmers and junior Vennie Dantin as the lone diver. Dantin earned her second All-American honor at the 2011 Championships, placing sixth off the tow-

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She hit the starts beautifully and I just knew after that it was game over. Huge win for us.” —Brett Hawke HEAD COACH

er with a six-dive total of 311.75. The three-time All-American also placed sixth off the one-meter springboard. “It was a great meet for her,” said head diving coach Jeff Shaffer. “Sixth on onemeter and sixth on the tower is a fantastic showing. “She hit three outstanding dives to start the finals, but got a little anxious with the kickout on her fourth dive and didn’t quite finish it the way we wanted it to. It was a great contest.” Sophomore swimmer Katie Gardocki achieved a new personal best, placing 13th overall with a time of 16:04.85, beating her previous best of 16:10.86 set at the 2010 Championships.

Caldwell turns early batboy days into college ball career Christina Santee WRITER

A 22-year-old senior from Orlando, Fla., catcher Tony Caldwell is no stranger to fresh grass stains, sweat-drenched hat-hair or the echoing roars of supportive fans who loyally pile in the stands every game day to watch him and his Tiger teammates in action. Majoring in sociology, but eager to shift his focus toward studying criminology, Caldwell claims his admiration for sports first began when he came out of his mother’s womb. “I’ve always had the passion,” Caldwell said. “I don’t think I’ll ever lose it.” Having been on the Auburn baseball team for four years now, Caldwell has successfully lived out his childhood dream of playing college ball. Caldwell says the reality of playing has surpassed all expectations he once had as a competition-hungry middle-schooler. “Right when I came here I knew (Auburn) was home,” Caldwell said. “I love the way it is—the tradition, the way the town revolves around the college. “It was everything I wanted. “ The students, the town—everyone’s involved. I’m thankful for having the opportunity to play Auburn baseball.” While he’s earned the title of Auburn’s “Athlete of

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the Week,” Caldwell once played only a minuscule part during his days as a newbie to America’s favorite pastime. At age 6, Caldwell dedicated his free time to his older brother’s travel team as the nominal batboy. It wasn’t long until he found himself on the same kind of elite team, but this time in the lineup. Growing up, the dedicated athlete also enjoyed playing football and basketball. At one point, Caldwell even tried his hand at wrestling. “We were big sports fans growing up,” Caldwell said of his four brothers and sister. “Those were the days; each of us played something.” Caldwell claims he was somewhat of a bully on the field as a youngster. “What was I like as a kid? A badass!” Caldwell said, laughing. “I was mean as a kid. “Having older brothers, I was really competitive.” Head coach John Pawloswki said Caldwell has made improvements be-

hind the plate and continues to become a better baseball player. “He’s a teammate who cares about everyone,” Pawlowski said. “I think he’s a leader. “He has provided leadership for our entire team. He’s very motivated and is a very versatile player. “Besides the skills, we look for someone who can lead both on and off the field—someone who’s in it for the right reasons—Tony Caldwell fits that mold.” Pawlowski isn’t the only person who notices Caldwell’s positive attributes. “Tony is very dependable and hardworking,” said Zach Blatt, pitcher for the Auburn Tigers. “Actually, I can’t say hardworking enough. “He blocks up the plate well. Defensively he’s topnotch. All around, he’s a great player.” Despite the satisfaction he gets from a red cottonstitched, leather-covered ball of yarn and a comfortably worn-in catcher’s mitt, Caldwell prefers a more laid-back environment when his busy schedule allows. “I’m somewhat of an outdoorsman,” Caldwell said. “If I weren’t playing baseball, I would be an avid deer hunter or a saltwater fisherman—that or a coach. “I would love to give back.”

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Equestrian heads to Palmetto State for championships Destiny Brown WRITER

The eighth Southern Equestrian Championships will be determined March 25 after a two-day competition. The University of South Carolina, the University of Georgia and Auburn University will compete in South Carolina, hosted by the Gamecocks. All three teams are S outh ern Equ estri an Championship recordholders. “The Southern Equestrian Championships is a very competitive meet for us because both USC and UGA are very good teams,” said Jillian Fuller, senior and current MVP of Auburn’s equestrian team. Auburn will receive a first-round bye during the first day of the competition because of its previous victory against USC. “Having a bye will benefit us since we will only have to compete one day,” Fuller said. “We will be able to use this week to put all of our efforts into learning only one pattern per event. “We will be able to really mentally prepare ourselves to go for the win.” The opening round of the Southern Equestrian Championships will be be-

tween South Carolina and Georgia March 25 at 2 p.m. The winner of South Carolina and Georgia will determine who will compete against the Auburn Tigers on the second day of the event, March 26. Auburn currently possesses a 9–3 record for the SEC competitions, the best record in the SEC. “We’ve had a lot of tough road meets this season,” said Greg Williams, Auburn’s coach. Auburn was defeated by UGA in a February competition by a raw score tiebreaker, and then prevailed by winning against No. 6 South Carolina with a 10–9 victory. “The season leading up to the championships is very competitive,” said Ali Loprete, senior MVP in fences on Auburn’s equestrian team. “We had to beat some very difficult teams away and at home in order to come out on top.” The Auburn equestrian team has been practicing for the event on the 60 acres of the Auburn University Horse Center. “The team is really strong this year, and we have been working very well as a team both in the arena and out,” Fuller said.

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We will be able to use this week to put all of our efforts into learning only one pattern per event. We will be able to really mentally prepare ourselves to go for the win. —Jillian Fuller SENIOR WESTERN RIDER

“We have a really good foundation and will be working in practices this week on perfecting our pattern work and fine tuning our positions.” However, it seems perfecting patterns isn’t all on which the girls will be focusing. “One of the biggest things is that we need to push a little more,” Williams said. In a competition where riders are given limited time with their assigned horses and eliminated for falling off a horse, the competition for this year’s championships is expected to be challenging. “It’ll be challenging, but right now I expect us to win

Softball prepares to crush rebel forces on home turf Crystal Cole SPORTS EDITOR

After dropping two consecutive games in Tuscaloosa, the softball team (25– 4, 6–2 SEC) swept South Carolina at home, a streak it hopes to continue this weekend. The Tigers enter the series ranked No. 23 in the USA TODAY poll. This could pose a challenge to the Ole Miss Rebels (10–21, 0–6 SEC), who have lost to all four ranked opponents they played this season. “Our team is going to have to be up for the challenge of playing them on their home field,” said Auburn head coach Tina Deese. “Their fans will be into it and will certainly give them that edge.” Ole Miss is coming off a tough series at home against No. 2 Florida. The Gators dominated all three games, winning one 18–3. Errors have plagued the

Rebels, and four errors against Florida turned into four unearned runs for the Gators. Several Auburn freshmen have stepped up this season, including outfielder Morgan Estell. Estell went three-forthree batting against South Carolina with three runs batted in and a home run. Also shining against the Gamecocks was junior pitcher Jenee Loree. Loree allowed one earned run on three hits with no walks and seven strikeouts. Loree allowed one hit in the first inning, but didn’t allow another until the fifth. “They came out tonight with the right frame of mind and swung the bats aggressively,” Deese said. “Jenee did a good job against their hitters. She didn’t issue a walk and kept them off balance.” During the second game of the Gamecock series

held Saturday, junior pitcher Lauren Schmalz pitched a four-hit shutout and retired the last 11 consecutive batters. “I thought our pitching and our defense were very good today,” Deese said. “Lauren did a good job of attacking their hitters. Our infielders made plays behind her and really carried over the work we’ve done in practice.” The game marked the first time since March 24, 2007, the Tigers did not have a hitter strike out against a conference opponent, a span of 107 SEC games. The series is slated to start Friday night at 6 p.m. at the softball complex. Friday’s game is military appreciation night, and all admission is free. The first 150 fans entering the game will receive an Auburn softball dog tag and Brick Oven Pizza Co. will be sponsoring softball bingo.

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Former Tiger Chelsea Anheuser rides against Texas Christian University Sept. 2009. it,” Williams said. “When it comes down to it, riding isn’t good enough—it’s who wants it more.”

Along with Williams, assistant coaches Lindsay Neubarth and Lisa Helfer have been pushing the team through the season.

“We have a great team with a lot of talent, and I’m confident our coaches will lead us to a win,” Loprete said.

Tennis shines at home

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The women’s tennis team defeated Boston University 4–3 and Troy University 6–1 at home March 19. This week, the Tigers prepare to host Vanderbilt Friday and travel to Lexington, Ky., Sunday to take on the Wildcats.

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The Auburn Plainsman

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Dogs and the diamond: coach’s winning combo Rachel Hampton WRITER

Tina Deese has softball blood. Deese, Auburn’s softball head coach in her 14th season, comes from an athletic family in which her two brothers played baseball and her sister won Olympic gold in softball. Growing up in Huntington Beach, Calif., Deese started softball at the age of 6, where she grew into a fast-pitch style pitcher. While a student-athlete at Golden West College, Deese led her team to a California State championship in 1983 and was named the California State Most Valuable Player. Her success rolled over to Florida State, where Deese attended college in 1984. “(FSU) was a slow-pitch program converted to a fast-pitch program,” Deese said. During her first season as a Seminole, Deese led the nation in strikeouts and was named the Lady Seminoles MVP while contributing to her team’s state championship that season. After graduating from FSU with a Bachelor of Science in leisure services and studies, Deese moved on to coach at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in human performance and kinesiology. “(Coaching) just fell in my lap,” Deese said. “Softball was developing in the area, and I had the fastpitch experience growing up on the West Coast, and one thing led to another.” After playing four years for Deese, senior infielder Kyndall White said she

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knows what Deese brings to the diamond. “She’s a very passionate coach,” White said. “She really cares about her players. She is definitely all about winning.” In her eight seasons at Huntingdon, Deese led her team to seven-straight winning seasons. Deese then moved on to Auburn, where she has been for the past 13 years. In 2002, she was named co-SEC coach of the year. Deese and her husband, Allen, have been together for 22 years and have a 16-year-old son, Kyler, who plays baseball, and a 12-year-old daughter, Jessi. Being there for her family is important to Deese, which can be challenging with the demands of her job. “For me, it’s the family element—trying to keep a good balance of family and work,” Deese said. “That’s been tough to balance. It’s getting a little bit easier now that my children are older. “That’s huge, and of course, playing in the SEC, we spend a lot of time recruiting and scouting and all of those kinds of things.” Deese has three dogs: Coach, chocolate Lab; Shortstop, shih tzu; and Dottie, a Yorkie who gets her name from a character in the women’s baseball

movie, “A League of Their Own.” Deese’s family is never too far away from the action. “(Allen) is extremely supportive,” she said. “He does a lot with my team in terms of cooking on recruiting weekends. He’s just been really involved with our girls. “They all enjoy him, and he’s one of the topics of conversation.” The team has been on the receiving end of Allen’s cooking on more than one occasion. “Allen will always cook for us when we have big games and will tailgate,” White said. “Any downtime (Deese) gets, she spends it with (her family), or they’re going to come to the field to spend it with us. She’s a really big family person and incorporates everything in the softball program with her family. Family is always first with her.” White, criminology major and member of the SEC Honor Roll in 2010, is an example of what Deese thinks Auburn has to offer student-athletes. “I think Auburn does a great job graduating their athletes,” Deese said. “They’re well educated when they leave here and have a sense of pride for their University, of what they did while they were here.” Deese looks forward to what the future holds for her team and for her family. “I see a trip to Oklahoma City,” Deese said. “And I see myself sitting in the ballpark—hopefully, eventually at a Division 1, SEC ballpark—watching my son play ball with my little girl on my right.”

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