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Auburn student Jacob K. Greer, 20, was arrested by Auburn police June 26 on multiple charges. Greer was questioned on East University drive Sunday regarding a recent residential burglary complaint. After investigation, it was determined Greer had connections to other business and auto thefts. “After he was arrested, it was discovered that he was a part of those burglaries,” Auburn Police Capt. Tom Stouffer said. “It is our understanding he is a student.” Greer has been charged with three counts of third-degree burglary and second-degree theft of property. These come from an investigation of burglaries in the 400 block of North Dean Road over several months. He was found in possession of an undisclosed amount of prescription drugs and is further charged with one drugtrafficking offense and three counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance. In connection with an automobile burglary, he is charged with unlawful breaking and entering a motor vehicle and second-degree theft of property. Following his arrest, Greer was taken to the Lee County Detention Center, and he is being held on $63,000 bond. Other charges could come to light as the investigation is still ongoing. The case will now be turned over to the district attorney.

Tribute to popular storyteller Kathryn Tucker Windham on display at library Kristen Ferrell Campus Editor

Auburn creates an eerie backdrop for many ghost stories written by well-known writer and story teller Kathryn Tucker Windham. For a large part of her life, Windham gathered and crafted stories focusing on southern folklore, and an exhibit in Auburn’s Ralph Brown Draughon Library was created to showcase Windham’s collection. Windham died June 12 at 93 years old. She left behind a legacy of wonderful storytelling and riveting ghost stories. Windham wrote several books focused on southern ghost stories and even southern recipes. She is best known for her collection of short stories, “13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey,” published in 1969. Windham’s short story “The Auburn Spirit” is just one of the many books on display. It is Windham’s telling of the origin of a ghost many residents might be familiar with. Dwayne Cox, head of special collections and archives, is more than willing to pull the book out of the exhibit and let anyone interested read the short story telling the origin of the confederate ghost that is said to have once haunted the Auburn University Chapel. It is not known if the story of the chapel ghost originated from Windham or if she got her story from another source, but it is definitely an interesting ghost tale. According the Windham’s story, the ghost was once a Confederate soldier from England named Sydney Grimlett. After he died of gangrene in the chapel, which was being used as a makeshift hospital, he was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery. Windham continues her story by saying that Grimlett came back 60 years after his death when the chapel was being used as a theater for the University. Hearing the sounds of music brought him to the chapel, and he never left. Windham ends her story by saying Grimlett is said to still haunt the University but has

The article “Former nude model runs for office,” on A1 of the June 23 issue of The Plainsman, should have said Terry Rodiguez transferred to Auburn University from Florence State College, and she ran for Auburn City Council more than four years ago. The headline should have read, “Former nude model reminisces about past.” The Plainsman regrets the error.

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John Varner, a University Archives employee, opens the display case to turn “Jeffrey’s Latest 13 More Alabama Ghosts” book to the story about the Auburn Spirit.

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Windham’s photos and books are included in the display. moved on with the theater majors to the Telfair Peet building. Windham does reassure the reader that there is no need to fear Grimlett for he merely whistles and occasionally moves a few

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Gene Chizik phones recruits on National Signing Day. emphasis he puts in his faith, said in the book he was able to express how his faith helps him navigate through the manic world of college football. “In the faith element, me personally, I was able to talk about the role that it plays in my wife and myself ’s life,” Chizik said.

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props around. Without Windham recording stories like “The Auburn Spirit,” they would just die off into the faint whispers of those who told » See Windham, A2

Chizik ‘All In’ for the release of his new book Faith, family and football are the main focus in coach Gene Chizik’s upcoming book “All In: What It Takes to Be the Best.” The book will be released Tuesday, July 5. “We’re extremely excited about the way the book turned out, and I hope that a lot of people can relate to the book no matter who they are,” Chizik said. In the book, Chizik talks about many subjects from his journey to Auburn from Iowa State to confronting drama about the Cam Newton scandal. “The Auburn Family will no doubt enjoy ‘All In’ and the insight it provides into Coach Chizik, his philosophy of building a team with a family environment and the vital role that faith plays in his life,” said Jay Jacobs, athletic director. “The book also has a lot of great behind-the-scenes stories that have never been told before. While Auburn fans will surely enjoy the book, its message of hope will inspire everyone who reads it.” Chizik, who is known for the

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Another main focus, family, is something Chizik wanted to pay close attention to. “The family part of it, which is extremely important to me, it’s really how we zeroed in on the team-building part,” Chizik said. Chizik said the book offered him an opportunity to reflect on

the past season, something he thinks he may have not he been able to do otherwise. “It was really unique because it was the first time and the only time since Wes Byrum made that kick that I’ve actually had time to sit down and think about how that season unfolded in any sort of depth,” he said. Because Chizik’s faith is an integral part of his and his family’s life, all the proceeds from the book will go to the YouTurn foundation. “My wife, Jonna, she’s got a huge heart for children and kids, and all of the proceeds of this book are going to go directly to helping the children and the kids in the Auburn area and the Lee-County area,” Chizik said. “For anybody that is interested in getting involved in that we have a website up that they can go to allinforyouturn.com.” Jeff Whitaker, sophomore defensive tackle, said he will read Chizik’s book and said how great he thinks Chizik is. “When God made Coach Chiz, he took his time. Then he sat back, and he took a 30-second break » See Chizik, A2

Auburn University and the City of Auburn have joined their technological and public safety departments to assure the safety of students. The University was awarded the 2010 Graff Emergency Management for Higher Education grant and is now partnering with the information technology program in Auburn to enhance the emergency preparedness of campus. The $708,471 grant will bring developments to the Auburn and Montgomery campuses of the University. “This is a great opportunity to better prepare our university system as a whole and to also show the collaboration between both campuses and our community partners,” said Chance Corbit, associate director of public safety and security at the University. The University approached Chris Graff, director of Geographic Information System in Auburn, in January to help implement the new program. “You guys have a big piece, and we have a big piece,” Graff said. “Let’s just combine forces and avoid starting from scratch.” Graff said this is the first and biggest partnership between the University and the GIS department of Auburn, and it has been fruitful. The mapping system will enable the police and fire department to work more effectively and efficiently when called to campus for emergency needs. It will benefit fire, criminal and other emergency response activity. The system will allow public safety officers to obtain detailed information regarding the buildings in need of assistance before arrival or entry. Bill James, director of public safety, said it will be another tool officers can use to help them do what they need to do. The map will include location of fire extinguishers, occupancy numbers of each room and possibly a live feed from on-campus cameras. Communication officers, detectives and police with laptops in their vehicles and all 911 answering services will have this information at their fingertips. “Right now our men have to make a decision on the spot,” James said. “This would allow them to make a decision earlier being given more information, as» See System, A2 Recycled paper

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June 24 — East Samford Avenue Theft reported. Five black fishing rods reported stolen. June 24 — East Samford Avenue Theft reported. Black Apple Macbook Pro laptop reported stolen. June 24 — Tallyho Drive Burglary reported. One 32” Toshiba LCD TV, 32” Samsung LCD TV, Dell Inspiron laptop, white T-mobile MyTouch 4G cell phone reported stolen. June 25 — South College Street Miscellaneous theft. Set of keys, Casio camera and Dooney & Bourke purse reported stolen. June 25 — South College Street Burglary reported. Brown Fossil walet and silver Auburn University class ring reported stolen. June 25 — South College Street Theft of property. Eight packages of prescription drugs, $25 in various bills reported stolen. June 25 — South College Street Burglary reported. $125 in currency reported stolen. June 25 — South College Street Theft reported, two cans of Arctic

Freeze Freon, one bluetooth headset, one package of Canadian bacon, one bottle of Kiwi Mink Oil, two packages of turkey breast, two packages of cheese slices, two packages of crackers reported stolen. June 25 — South College Street Shoplifting reported. Pair of white Danskin tennis shoes reported stolen. June 26 — South College Street Breaking and entering of a vehicle reported. Regions Bank card, Social Security card and dollar bill reported stolen. June 26 — Opelika Road Burglary reported. $400 in various bills reported stolen.

black cell phone case, red wallet, orange Juicy Couture wallet, orange Juicy Couture purse, Alabama Drivers license and $50 in various bills reported stolen. June 26 — South College Street Theft reported. Two black Amico Easy Ride electronic shopping carts reported stolen. June 26 — South College Street Shoplifting reported. Two Vizio flatscreen TVs reported stolen. June 26 — South College Street Theft reported. Two 24-packs of Budlite, two 18-packs of Corona, one 24-pack of Budweiser reported stolen. June 26 — South College Street Theft reported. One 8-pack of Gilette Fusion Power razor heads reported stolen.

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June 26 — Cauthen Court Burglary reported. Apple laptop reported stolen. June 26 — Longleaf Drive Breaking and entering of a vehicle reported, AT&T Captivate cell phone,

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suring that the best possible decision is made.” While these seem like small details, every second counts in emergency situations. Graff said this will take off seconds for officers. The emergency management department at the University has improved since 2007 and is continuing to improve the system. The University is currently in the last stages of updating its software, and the proof of concept has already been approved.

GIS has already begun making demo maps to ensure, once receiving updated data from the University, everything will run smoothly. “I would be surprised if the system was not implemented by the beginning of the fall semester,” Graff said. Corbit said it may not seem like such emergencies could happen in Auburn, but they can. The University strives to be prepared for anything and everything. “It can happen here,” Corbit said. “I hope it doesn’t, but if it does we are ready.”

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and he said, ‘Hey, that’s a good one,’” Whitaker said. Skip Johnston, co-owner of J&M Bookstore, said the book should sell well during the first week, but expects to see even more sales during the fall. “I would say the first week we should have some good sales, but I’ll sell it mostly when foot-

ball season comes and all the football crowd comes in. I would expect then that it would even sale better,” Johnston said. Chizik said this book should be relatable to all readers regardless of their sports knowledge. “It’s a book I feel like everybody can relate to,” Chizik said. “You don’t have to be a football fan, there’s a universal message in the book as well.”

the story long ago. Windham spent her life keeping the folklore of Alabama alive, and the exhibit at Special Collections has made sure to keep her legacy reaching past her time so future students can enjoy the stories she wrote. Windham’s relationship with the University began in 1984 when she started donating items one box at a time to Special Collections, which was then headed by Allen Jones. As the years passed, Windham donated items whenever she could. The most recent box of papers and artifacts was collected last year. “Dr. Jones really began our relationship with Mrs. Windham,” Cox said. “All I really did was continue that relationship.” Jones became close friends with Windham and saw just what an important person she was for Auburn and the state as a whole.

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Windham wrote 30 books in her career including several ghost story books. She died June 12 at the age of 93. “She was an Auburn person when I met her,” Jones said. “I bought her tickets to all the football games.” Jones and his wife would often hold dinner parties in Auburn with Windham and friends, and storytelling filled their conversations. Jones said he approached Windham about drawing

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Chris Graff works on the new mapping system that will give the police and fire departments information they need to make safer choices. up a contract for all her papers because he knew how important she was. “She gathered a lot of southern folk tales and ghost stories and put them in writing,” said David McRay, graduate student in history. “She is a very important part of Alabama folk history.” The collection is currently planned to be on display through the fall semester, and it gives all who visit a chance to get the know Windham through photographs, manuscripts and fan mail she collected throughout her career. “Basically, we have a collection of all her papers which she donated to special collections, and I, along with another graduate assistant, just went through her papers and picked out things we thought would be interesting for the display,” McRay said. McRay said although the exhibit showcases Windham’s work, it is just a small portion of the materials the archives has received.

It took about a day for McRay to look through the collection and pick out the most interesting pieces, but he said there were many artifacts that are interesting but didn’t make the exhibit. “Most of the stuff is similar to what we have on display, but I did find some things such as a comb in the boxes that I wasn’t expecting,” McRay said. Cox said some of the most interesting pieces of the collection are Windham’s Sunday school promotion ticket and an Alabama Public Television documentary which includes all the film that was shot and never shown. He also said the photographs that Windham took of Alabama have a really nice visual appeal. Windham was a native of Selma, but wrote about many cities and towns throughout the state. “She was one of the most remarkable women I have ever known,” Jones said. “People who didn’t know her truly missed out.”

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OIT makes web-space creation simple Trent Erwin Associate Campus Editor

Auburn students are provided with 100 megabytes of free web space that can be designed to use for class or leisure. “That’s a lot of space just for just HTML pages, straight webpages and images,” said Seth Humphrey, Auburn University webmaster. “That is more than enough. When you start adding multimedia stuff on there, that really blows up the amount of space you are using.” The web space is not available

through AU Access, but rather on the Office of Information Technology’s website. Registering to use the space is relatively simple, and then web designing can begin. Stephen Wilson, senior in software engineering and co-op of OIT, explained the registration process. It all takes place on the OIT website at www.auburn.edu/oit, Wilson said. Wilson explained the steps to register for a web domain. You

start by clicking “support” and then click “web development” and finish by clicking “request mySQL database.” From there, it is as easy as entering a student username and password and then following the steps to constructing a website. Students who are technically inclined and know how to use coding languages can even use simple applications like notepad to connect files to their web directories. Many students do not know specific website code, so easi-

er methods like Microsoft SharePoint and Adobe Dreamweaver are available. “You need some kind of software to edit the site,” Humphrey said. “A lot of people use Dreamweaver. We have a link to SharePoint Designer 2007 on the AU install site that you can use for free. And we have instructions on how to use that software.” The amount of web space provided has declined because so many outlets are on the web. Because of Facebook and

Google offering free space for each individual to post text and multimedia, it has reduced the need for each Auburn student to have more than 100 megabytes. Most of the web space is used for projects assigned in a class, but some students may use it before they graduate to post a résumé and a portfolio of their work. After two semesters of no classes, students lose their web domains. The web space must comply with University policy, and it must » See Web space, A4

Engineers mow the competition with “Moe” Ariana Diaz writer

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Jennifer Lolley shows off different types of turtles to children at Saturday’s event that focused on reptiles.

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The turtle population in Alabama might surprise the average skeptic, but on Saturday no question was left unanswered regarding the differences among species. The Louise Krehen Forest Ecology Preserve held a turtle awareness presentation to encourage the overall knowledge of the many variations of turtles in

Alabama. Auburn graduate and biologist Wes Holland began the event by explaining that Alabama leads the nation in turtle diversity, with approximately 30 species. After presenting the audience with an entertaining exhibit on Alabama’s seven families of turtles, Holland explained the basic differences between turtles, tortoises and terrapins, with the feet being the biggest differ-

ence, along with different shaped skulls. “You can really call all of them turtles, sometimes it just depends where your from,” Holland said. Jennifer Lolley, administrator for the ecology preserve, also assisted with the event by showing the crowd various turtles. She explained the reason behind Alabama’s turtle population is because of simple geog-

raphy and a mild climate filled with a vast array of physiological regions that aid in turtle survival. “Turtles love Alabama,” Holland said. The audience learned Mobile has the most species of turtles in the world, and females have larger bodies because of extra space for their eggs. The pavilion was filled to capacity, as families from Auburn » See Turtles, A4

Printmaking ain’t broken Gallery exhibits printmaking at its best with 24 pieces of art in Biggin Hall Alex Harper Writer

Great minds think alike, but they don’t always think the same. Just ask Joseph Velasquez, former visiting artist and printmaking teacher for Auburn’s art department, and Curtis Jones, assistant professor of printmaking at the University of Oklahoma. Both artists recently collaborated on work in the Biggin Hall basement in the summer-long art exhibition “Fixin’ Ain’t Doin’.” “What we were so interested in was his way of working,” said Barbara Bondy, Auburn associate professor of art. “(Velasquez) would just roll up in (his) vehicle with an actual printing press in the back of the car and print pictures and T-shirts right there on the spot for people.” Velasquez’s Chicano and Mexican-American culture plays a role in influencing his artwork,

juxtaposing traditional values with pop culture. He grew up in the southwest and relates much of his work to his military experience and the loss of his mother at an early age. Velasquez’s prints feature many Hispanic and MexicanAmerican themes like the Virgin of Guadalupe, the scorpion, sombreros and skulls. On the other hand, Jones’ work features the farm and animals that his mother and father grew up with, which he ties in neatly with the military veteran experience he witnessed through his brother and father. Printmaking is the incorporation of multiple images on a single canvas and then layering those images upon dozens of others to create an art form that is as expressive as it is personal. Velasquez and Jones took their individual styles and combined them to make a multi-layered mash-up of two abstract worlds in one. Bondy orchestrated the exhibition and said that the department wanted to give the artists this exhibition opportunity because it shows how great of an

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Barbara Bondy points out printmaking details to her students. example collaborating artists can be when working together in different ways. “This mixture of images and color palettes and composition structures produced a work that

neither artist would have produced had they been working individually,” Bondy said. The exhibition features 24 pieces of work, most of which » See printmaking, A4

The Institute of Navigation holds an annual robotic lawn mower competition, and this year, Auburn’s team placed second earning a $10,000 prize in the dynamic competition. The purpose of the competition is to design a robotic lawn mower that can quickly and accurately cut through grass. The eighth ION robotic lawnmower competition was held June 2-4 in Beavercreek, Ohio. For the dynamic competition, Auburn’s autonomous lawn mower “Moe” was navigated through a playing field avoiding a fence, a flower bed and a remote-control car while cutting grass. “Moe” was created by created by engineering students Michael Carroll, William Woodall and John Harrison. “Moe can pretty much do anything we tell it to do,” Woodall said. It has two electrical cutting motors for cutting grass, and it can either be driven with a remote control like a Playstation controller or autonomously using GPS coordinates. “Just the idea that you can drive a lawn mower while sitting on your porch I think is appealing to most people,” Woodall said. Moe can even last up to four hours on remote control and two and half on autonomous control, Harrison said. It is battery operated and can recharge using a plug. Woodall said the sensors, which are used to detect boundaries for when the blades should be in motion, are what the team worked on the most and what helped throughout the competition. “We were keeping track of where our cutters were,” Woodall said. “And because we knew where the robot was, as soon as the cutting blades would go over the white lines, they’d cut off immediately so that we wouldn’t cut outside because you get penalized for that.” The group focused more on cutting than trimming, which Harrison admits they want to work on for next year because first place, Case Western Reserve University, was successful at both. Last year Auburn placed third and this year second. The goal for next year is to win first place. The project began as a senior design project in the summer of 2009 with the dynamics competition in mind. “It was made mostly out of products you could buy that were premade, preassembled, with a little bit of work involved,” Harrison said. The building process took a year to complete, Carroll said, with the assistance of 18 mechanical, electrical and software engineering students, but the three teammates continued working and focusing on electrical and software development. » See Lawn mower, A4

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not contain ads or any money-making schemes. Students’ web space cannot include copyright material such as videos or mu-

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were made in the printing rooms on the first floor of Biggin Hall exclusively for this exhibit. “We want students to just wander into the gallery in their free time and become inspired by the art they see,” Bondy said. Katie Sturgis, senior in art, said it is cool to see Velasquez’s artwork on display, especially because she knew him personally and could easily relate to his work featured in the gallery. “It’s definitely quality stuff, and it’s encouraging

sic that could be distributed illegally. The majority of students do not even know the space exists and is available for use. Alex Tam, junior in software engineering and co-

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to see that he still makes his own art,” Sturgis said. The printmaking artwork featured in the exhibit has a very religious and yet familiar theme that can be interpreted however the viewer desires. Velasquez is featured in a national exhibition through Cannonball Press in Brooklyn and is also part of the Dirty Printmakers of Amer-

op of OIT, said he thought his web space was only provided because he was an employee of OIT and not solely because he is a student. The web space is available for students as a tool

to help with their education. Any questions about web designing or the space that is available can be answered through the OIT help desk at the library located on the second floor.

ica, who are known to promote printmaking wherever they can. Velasquez is known for his consistent desire to generate excitement and spread the word about printmaking, which is why he agreed to do the exhibition. Jones currently works at the University of Oklahoma as a visual artist and assistant professor of printmaking, and his artwork has been featured all over the United States. Cynthia Kristan-Graham of the department of art said there are some retro elements to this style of art,

but when combined in new ways, those elements make an edgy and political vibe radiate from the prints. “I’m not a printmaking expert, but I can tell that Velasquez is using a lot of layering and imposition that might change people’s minds that this isn’t your typical Renaissance print of a landscape or a person,” Graham said. “This can be many, many, many different things, and its great. I just love it.” The exhibit is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment in the Biggin Hall Art Gallery 101.

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examined the turtles. Lolley said the purpose of events is to educate people on the vast majority of turtles in Alabama. “We want to raise the awareness of turtle diversity not only to the students, but for families as well,” Lolley said. Lolley also gave a brief explanation of the rehabilitation program fueled by the Auburn University Veterinarian school. The program nurses injured animals, including turtles, back to health. Lolley said the program has saved many turtles over the years. Saturday’s event was not only held to educate, but also to increase awareness of the preserve. “It’s about taking care of what we have, and we do that through donations and volunteering,” Lolley said. “Events like this really make a difference.” The preserve is host to many weekly events throughout the year, all completely manned by volunteers. Shanna Henry, a volunteer at Saturday’s event, said the purpose of the event is to educate the public on the prevalence of turtles in the area. “My kids loved it,” said Kelly Augsburger. “They have never done anything like this. It was great.”

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The estimated cost to complete the project was between $10,000 and $15,000. The team received support from the team’s adviser Mark Nelms, chair of Auburn’s department of electrical engineering. Calvin Cutshaw, electri-

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Wes Holland and Jennifer Lolley show kids the different kinds of turtles Saturday at the Ecology Preserve.

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Local children examine a turtle during the event. cal and computer engineering technician, and Auburn engineering alumni Julian Davidson and his wife, Dorothy, also contributed to the project funds. Currently, the lawn mower is on tour visiting various high schools. The team has big plans within the next few months to cut a big AU on the fields at South Donahue and Lem

Morrison drives and film it from a helicopter. Next year the team will compete again with hopes of winning first place. “It was a really great experience,” Carroll said. “It is interesting to see the other team’s approach to the competition problems. We will incorporate some of those ideas and go to compete again next year.”

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How many roommates is too many? Zoning ordinance limits the number of unrelated persons living together

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For Auburn students looking for housing in the fall, Auburn’s zoning ordinance contains specific information regarding residential occupancy that incom-

ing students need to be aware of. “We’re trying to get the word out to the incoming freshmen regarding the rules and regulations,” said Katie Robison, zoning enforcement officer. The zoning ordinance, put in place in 1984, says only two unrelated persons can live in a singlefamily home. If it is discovered that the rules are violated, the result is a fine or jail time. “If there is a violation, the homeowner is actually the one

that is held responsible,” Robison said. “The kids aren’t held responsible, but that would also put them in a position where they have to get out of the house and find a new place to live.” Despite single-family homes only allowing two unrelated persons, typical college-student residences allow up to five unrelated individuals to share an address. “In general, apartment complexes and duplexes and town homes and such are OK,” Robison said. “They’re zoned for stu-

dents.” AICP planning director Forrest Cotten said the best places to look for living are in the CDD zone, University Services, RDD and Urban Core. Cotten said the CDD Zone is the primary area for multi-family dwellings on the outskirts of Auburn. This area includes South College Street and Longleaf Drive. University Services is housing around campus, Cotten said. » See roommates

Trustees vote for new building Project should ease the load of older buildings on campus

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The Auburn University Board of Trustees approved a new classroom-building project at its June 17 meeting. The Board voted in favor of a new central building to replace some of the classrooms in older buildings like Haley Center, Upchurch, Funchess and Spindle halls. Most of these buildings were constructed between the ’50s and ’60s, and many of their internal systems will soon need to be replaced. The air conditioning and heating units, fire alarm system, windows and roofs are some of the needed upgrades on the list. The belief among the members of the Board is the classrooms currently do not allow for flexibility in learning or the ability to adapt to new learning environments. “The old classrooms lack technology,” said Auburn University provost and vice president of Academic Affairs Mary Ellen Mazey. “From a facilities standpoint, those buildings shown (Haley Center, Upchurch, Funchess and Spidle halls) are pretty much the worst buildings on campus,” said Dan King, assistant vice president of Facilities Management in a 2010 meeting. The Board has not decided on a location for the new building, though members would like to keep it somewhere easily accessible for students. The new building will likely be located somewhere in the heart of campus, near the Student Center. “We wanted it to be something central and convenient to both students and faculty,” Mazey said. Members of the Board and

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Auburn Students use the current central campus location, Haley Center, for a wide varitey of needs. Facilities Committee also said they don’t want to expand the campus, instead opting to try to keep the new buildings somewhere between the Ralph Brown Draughon Library and Haley Center.

The old buildings are not yet scheduled to be demolished, and no official word was given on when the project is set to be underway. “It isn’t going to replace the Haley Center,” Mazey said. “Just

some of the buildings in the Haley Center.” The same is true for Spindle, Funchess, and Upchurch halls. Many Auburn students had both positive and negative things » See Building

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Choir gathers for annual Star Spangled Spectacular event.

Diverse crowd gathers to hear joined voices Hayley Blair Associate Intrigue Editor

The 10th annual Star Spangled Spectacular choral event, held June 26 at Auburn United Methodist Church, became both a celebration of American music and a learning experience for an international audience. In part through the efforts of Auburn math and statistics professor Chris Rodger, who participated in the event as a member of the choir, people from many different nationalities were represented in a diverse audience, as they tried to get a feel for the American celebration of the Fourth of July. “I sent an email out to several of the graduate and international students to let them know this was happening,” Rodger said. “I told them there was some Christian music in there, but it was really a celebration of American culture and history in the form of music, so they might like to come.” Argentina, Panama and China were only a few of the countries represented in the audience. Angela Calderson, who is from Panama, said she thought the show did a good job showing American beliefs. Music director Gary Klarenbeek said he was happy to find such a diverse audience, considering he has only lived here for ten years. “Everyone’s coming from somewhere else when they come to Auburn, but Auburn is one of those great places you can find extended family,” Klarenbeek said. “That’s kind of the story of America: all different cultures coming together for a common good, and that’s what makes Auburn great.” Klarenbeek’s arrival ten years ago at Auburn United Methodist was actually what sparked the creation of the Star Spangled Spectacular. This year every seat was filled while others stood watching from the back. Sue Rodgers, assistant music director at the church, said she feels there were many reasons why the holiday event has become so popular in the community. “It’s out of respect for the military and the patriotic nature » See Spangled

Annual city Independence Day celebrations won’t fizzle Natalie Yarid

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Annual Fourth of July celebration, including live music, fireworks and free treats will be held in Auburn on July 4. Briggs and Stratton Corporation will sponsor the event, at the home side of the Auburn High School football stadium. The event is open to all ages and will have entertainment for everyone. Gates will open at 6 p.m. followed by a concert at 7 p.m. This year’s musical entertainment will be provided by a local favorite, the Weston Burt Band. The band is a country group known for its fiddle and banjo. Following the concert, the firework show will begin at approximately 9 p.m. Food will be available on site from Country’s Barbecue, and icy

Fireworks sales and use are prohibited by ordinance in the City of Auburn. The safest way to enjoy fireworks displays are through professional shows.

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Locations are north of campus and extend west down Glenn Avenue and south toward Gay and Burton streets. This is the primary area for multi-family living in the downtown area. The easiest way to find out if a location is multifamily dwelling is to look at the map on the City of Auburn’s website, Cotten said. “A while back we really enhanced our website so that people could find out,” Cotten said. “You can actually bring that map up, and it talks about unrelated occupancy.” Cotten said the website goes into great detail about the places where studentliving arrangements are allowed and places where the family-living arrangements are required. “For someone who’s looking for housing or is new to town, I would highly recommend that (website) as a place to educate yourself before you make your housing choice,” Cotten said. Robison said the Auburn Planning Department office is also a good place to gain information on the zoning ordinances. “I had no idea about the

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to say about the new building project. Adam Milton, sophomore in chemical engineering, is one such student. He said he believes that a new building able to house cutting edge technology is necessary, Milton doesn’t think all four class centers must be replaced. “I feel that this building needs to replace Parker and Spindle Hall, not Haley,

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zoning rules,” said incoming freshman Robyn Newberry. “I’m glad they’re getting the word out and letting people know.” While the Planning Department continues to notify students of correct locations to have multi-family dwellings, Cotten said most local Realtors and leasing agents are also aware of the regulations. Cotten said neighbors are usually the ones that tip off the department of a violation. Once a home is considered suspicious, Cotten said city officials will keep a close eye on it for several weeks. If it’s decided there is a violation, the zoning enforcement officer, Robison, will get a search warrant, and accompanied by a police officer, search the house for evidence. “Obviously, unrelated occupancy violations are very difficult for staff to detect,” Cotten said. “They’re basically living arrangements. And you can’t see those, because they’re inside a dwelling.” Robison encourages all students to check the city website before signing a lease to assure the potential residence is zoned correctly. since it is newer compared to Parker,” Milton said. Milton also believes the transfer of classes from building to building will be an unnecessary inconvenience. “Haley is a building that houses so many colleges,” Milton said. “And I believe transferring all those classes to some new building during the construction phase will be a huge hassle.” Other than practical reasons, Milton is also concerned about the impact

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Some people from the community involved drove from as far away as Dadeville to be at rehearsals for the holiday celebration. Many other performers faced different hardships as well. “One of the gentlemen singing with us is going through very severe cancer treatment and still made every rehearsal,” Klarenbeek said. “It’s just that kind of commitment, that’s the American spirit alive in this choir.” established, although the building project has been given top priority. The project is estimated to cost $200 million and will likely cover approximately 77,000 square feet of campus. The new buildings will include classrooms, student meeting areas, seminar rooms and other gathering places for faculty and students. Plans for the project were first presented Sept. 27, and the Board reached the agreement June 17.

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Marriage should be a right for all New York approved a gay marriage bill Friday, making it the sixth state in the country to legalize homosexual unions. We are pleased to see this measure taken in such an influential political state. While many of us may not exactly condone that lifestyle, to deny a same-sex couple the same rights as a heterosexual couple is wrong. Being married in this country entitles spouses to hundreds of government benefits, from the ability to be with your significant other in the emergency room to the right to inherit a spouse’s property. We believe people should be given the choice of who to marry regardless of race, sex, religion or disability. The only factor that should make a difference in deciding to spend your life with another person is love and faithfulness. Many argue homosexual unions go against the sanctity of marriage according to their religious beliefs. We believe the divorce rate in this country goes against the sanctity of marriage more than same-sex marriages. In our generation, it seems

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I cannot deny a person, a human being, a taxpayer, a worker, the people of my district and across the state… the same rights that I have with my wife.” —Mark Grisanti New York Senator

as though people enter and exit marriages on a whim and don’t think about the commitment involved. If any two adults feel they can reasonably make a marriage last “till death do they part,” then who are we to stop them? Our country may have been founded on Christian beliefs, but we do not have a national religion, and the freedom to believe what we want has made our country a safe haven for religious refugees. The United States was also founded on the belief of separation of church and state, so it

is not the government’s place to decide if gay marriage is morally correct. Most of the staff members on this Editorial Board are of the Christian faith, and the majority lead fairly conservative lifestyles. If Southern Baptists and Catholics can put aside their beliefs for legal reasons, lawmakers should, too. Human rights should matter more than personal beliefs. The two generations before our time went through the same type of struggle with legalizing marriage between black and white people. These days, it seems outrageous to think that was ever an issue, and hopefully our children will feel the same about gay marriage looking back. The southern states were the last ones to legalize interracial marriage, following the 1967 Supreme Court decision marking it unconstitutional. We understand our state will be one of the last to approve a similar bill for the gay marriage movement, but wish more conservative people could see past religious views. Conservative Republican

Senator Mark Grisanti made a huge stand on the voting floor Friday by casting one of the two votes to push the legislation over the top. In a New York Times article, Grisanti apologized to any citizens who felt offended by his vote and defended his decision. “I cannot deny a person, a human being, a taxpayer, a worker, the people of my district and across this state… the same rights that I have with my wife,” Grisanti said. Gay, lesbian and transgenders are people, too and giving them the ability to marry whomever they choose doesn’t hurt anybody. Just because same-sex couples can get married, it doesn’t diminish the validity of heterosexual marriages. It’s just about love and treating people the way you would want to be treated. Nobody wants to be denied rights, and the struggle is far from over for gay couples. What this victory in New York symbolizes is hope. Hope that tolerance is coming and hope that one day people will understand.

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Students should have more in-depth finance lessons Kristen Ferrell campus@ theplainsman.com

The University recently held a Budget Bailout seminar for faculty, and I thought I would go to it and see what I could learn. More than anything, it just scared the hell out of me. I can’t stand the thought of being thrust into the real bill-paying world after college. I am so used to depending on my mom as a financial parachute that the thought of plunging into the atmosphere with a faulty line has created that free-falling knot in the pit of my stomach. Why isn’t more focus put on students to understand the importance of budgeting, especially in the financial climate we are

living in? I feel the University should offer financial advice to students like the Budget Bailout seminar they offered to faculty. I don’t know how to save money. I live paycheck to paycheck, and my mother helps me with my monthly bills. It seems like every day I am having a conversation about how I am spending my money, and it is usually followed with a lecture on how to spend it more wisely. My mom seems to be the only person talking to me about how to be smart with money. With each paycheck I get every two weeks, I methodically think over all my planned expenses. Groceries, eating out, gas and entertainment are usually all I factor in. Not often do I include saving money into the equation. It is almost impossible.

I’m barely equipped to budget the little money I have. Nothing bothers me more than not hitting an even dollar amount at the gas station. I am almost convinced the machines are programmed to skip double zeros for the sole purpose of getting a few more dollars out of obsessive compulsives like myself. As I lean on my car and watch the number go up, I am scrutinizing over the digits that slowly climb higher and higher. And it’s not just the gas pump that makes me sweat over money. When I go to the grocery store, I am always looking for off-brand pasta and hot dogs. Although I never sink to the level where buying the cheap red hot dogs is my only option, my food choices really go to the wayside sometimes. I often walk by the gourmet

cheese section and just dream fondly of all the different uses of feta I could conjure up in the kitchen. I constantly have digits crunching in the back of my mind and my mental calculator is always adding and dividing. You’d think with all the conscious thoughts of money that I would actually be good at handling it. But I’m not. I am starting to find the cushioned bubble my mother has created for me is slowly deflating with the impending doom that is taking care of all my finances on my own. Like many college students, these past few years would not have been what they were without financial help from the family. The budget meeting was one of those necessary slaps in the face with words being thrown around like grenades all around me.

All these terms that I didn’t comprehend had me wishing I had switched my major to finance or something business related a few semesters ago. Do I need to double major to financially succeed in life? Tell me now, because I don’t want to be paying off student loans for the rest of my life. Thinking about all this had me question where young adults who don’t major in finance learn about all the ends and outs of the money game. For me, it is just my mom I talk to because I don’t know who else can give me the information in a way that doesn’t make me feel like a five year old being taught calculus. Maybe if I took a budgeting class I could get some of this figured out. That sounds like a good idea, if it were free.

Get off Facebook & Twitter, start living your life Courtney Smith intrigue@ theplainsman.com

Facebook, sometimes I wish I knew how to quit you. With more people joining our society’s favorite social networking site every day, it’s become apparent that several do not understand what the site should be used for. Ladies and gentlemen, Facebook is not a private diary and should not be used as such. I don’t care to know what you’re doing every second of the day; it makes me feel like I’m a creeper and that’s just while scrolling through the Newsfeed. While I enjoy keeping tabs on

people who live too far away for me to see often, I do not believe it is necessary to post an update every single time something happens in your life. Yes, your profile is your business and we all have the option to hide people in our newsfeeds. You’re entitled to freedom of speech, and we’re entitled to hiding someone who posts every thirty minutes. We don’t have to read every single time a friend makes a post asking for assistance in reaching the next level of whatever game they happen to be addicted to. It’s not that I have anything against playing games on Facebook, so long as it’s done in moderation. I’m just not interested in seeing pictures of your virtual Aqua Pets, nor do I care if you need more

supplies to build a virtual chicken coop for your virtual farm. On its statistics webpage, Facebook boasts more than 500 million users and claims that people spend more than 700 billion minutes per month on the site. By that info, one could guesstimate that the average person spends about roughly 1,400 minutes or 23.33 hours on Facebook a month. I don’t have a personal vendetta against Facebook and all who use it. I check mine on a daily basis, first while drinking my morning coffee and again several times throughout the rest of the day. I’m all for social networking and reconnecting with old friends, as well as keeping in touch with new ones. I just feel that there are bet-

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ter ways to spend your time than spending it glued to a computer several hours a day. While I’m at it, whatever happened to face-to-face interaction? Since when is having a group of people over and spending the entire time locked to their individual laptops or constantly texting considered socialization? Can we step away from technology for a little while and actually do something that requires interaction? Yes, times have changed and people have changed the way they interact with others. A decade or so ago, people actually communicated in person. Now, instead of going and talking to people face-to-face, interaction via computer has become the norm.

I don’t see anything wrong with using technology to communicate, but I don’t think it should be the only way in which we communicate. Ultimately, it’s your life and you should live it the way you see fit. If you would rather spend all of your free time glued to a screen, then by all means do whatever makes you happy. Personally, I would rather live mine away from my laptop. I believe in the simple philosophy that life is meant to be lived, in that life is best experienced as a participant and not just as a spectator. You can take the passive option of watching from the sidelines and idle away countless hours of your life on the computer. Or you can actually go out and live it.

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Local businesses help Food Bank Tysonn McKinnon Writer

They may be fierce competitors when it comes to attracting customers, but when it comes to fighting hunger in their communities, grocery stores and restaurants are on the same team. Several area businesses, as well as many other institutions and individuals, regularly donate leftover food items to nonprofit organizations. “Pretty much all of the local grocery stores provide food to us,” said Martha Henk, director of the Food Bank of East Alabama. “Most of the stores are part of what they call the Retail Store Donation Program, where we go by several times a week to pick up bakery products, produce and that type of thing.” The Food Bank of East Alabama, 375 Industry Dr. in Auburn, serves as a collection and distribution point for local soup kitchens, shelters and emergency food pantries. “In food banking, you distribute food to agencies,” Henk said. “We’re part of an organization called Feeding America that’s based in Chicago. It gets donated food, and then that comes down to the food-bank network.” Donations are of vital importance to the food-bank network. “The food that we distribute is all donated, so it is really the lifeblood of the Food Bank,” Henk said. Area businesses that contribute significantly to the Food Bank of East Alabama include Kroger, Publix, the Wal-Mart distribution center in Opelika and Panera Bread in Auburn. “Our distribution center opened up in 2000, and from day

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Holli Renfore, employee at Panera, places leftover food into boxes that will be shipped to the East Alabama Food Bank. one, we’ve had a partnership with the Food Bank (of) East Alabama,” said Brian Henderson, human resources manager at the Opelika Wal-Mart distribution center. Henk said the distribution center is one of the Food Bank’s largest donators. Other establishments take helping out a step further. “Some of the local grocery stores will hold drives,” Henk said. “Publix (has) a spring and a winter food collection. Kroger (does) as well.” Smaller businesses also do their part to help fight hunger.

“We start fresh every day,” said Mark Jinnette, general manager of the Auburn Panera Bread. “Whatever’s left from the previous day as far as bread items, pastries, we donate to the Food Bank.” Jinnette said Panera Bread donates about $600 daily. “I can’t, in good conscience, throw all this food away,” Jinnette said. But Panera Bread also goes beyond donating unsold items. “We have two collection boxes up front where customers can donate their change,” Jinnette said. “That money goes to the Food

Bank and Panera Bread matches that money.” Student groups on campus, like IMPACT, also volunteer at the Food Bank regularly. “I think it (benefits) the students in the fact that they’re getting in the community, and they’re learning firsthand that issue of hunger,” said Tim King, IMPACT adviser. “I think a lot of times with college students, you’re in the college world and you don’t think about pressing social issues. Oftentimes people picture Lee County as picturesque… There are people in this commu-

nity that are starving.” Those interested in donating food or their time can contact the Food Bank of East Alabama at 334-821-9006. Special times are set aside for Auburn students. “I definitely plan on volunteering at the Food Bank,” said Darcey Haggan, sophomore in equine science and biosystems engineering. “It is a great way to reach out to people who are going through unfortunate times.” Jinette also encouraged student volunteering. “It’s the right thing to do,” Jinette said.

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Study abroad gives unique opportunities Jake Winfrey Writer

For students looking for a change of scenery, a change of pace and a new way to earn college credits, studying abroad might just become their new home away from home. The study abroad program at Auburn has become an increasingly popular alternative for taking classes during a semester. Study abroad is praised because of the opportunities it provides. It can help students experience new cultures and be better at adapting to new surroundings. Giovanna Summerfield, associate professor and CLA director of the arts, said she sees it as a oneof-a-kind experience. “I think when you are abroad, facing other cultural customs and settings, you inevitably start to compare them with your own,” Summerfield said. “And with that, I think you learn to appreciate other people’s perspectives.” Summerfield said initially, studying abroad was a way to educate the upper-class youth in the early 18th century and still remains an educational asset to students today.

“You are able to get to know new people while knowing yourself better,“ Summerfield said. “A study abroad is an experience that will leave an indelible mark on the heart and in the mind of a student for a long time.” The ability to study abroad is made easier by the Auburn Abroad program. Its website offers 70 faculty-led programs and a connection to more than 10,000 off campus programs. It helps send about 1,000 Auburn students abroad every year, with the most popular sites being the United Kingdom, Spain and France. Students are able to study abroad through Auburn’s program or through other affiliates off campus. Even though they would be going through another program, students could still earn their 12 full-time student hours for Auburn. Although studying abroad can be a great experience, it often comes with high expenses. However, there are ways for students to help pay for the trip and various expenses. Charles Markle, manager of Financial Aid Services at Auburn, said there are a number of options

that students can take in order to study abroad. “Obviously, the cost of the trip abroad would depend on the location and length of stay,” Markle said. “However, students can use whatever is available to them whether it be financial aid, loans or even scholarships to help with the costs of traveling overseas.” Markle also said students who were going to school through the P.A.C.T. program could use those funds to pay for studying abroad. Alison Norby, junior in hotel and restaurant management, said though costly, a study abroad is an experience that shouldn’t be missed. “I honestly think it’s something that every student needs to do if given the opportunity,” Norby said. “You meet a wide variety of people and get to really see all parts of a city.” Norby and her study-abroad group backpacked through Europe, starting in Ireland and ending in Italy. “Studying abroad is expensive,” Norby said. “But to me, it was well worth it. I saved up my money and made it happen. It was absolutely amazing.”

People will do just about anything to find love: join dating websites, write personal ads and bid for dates on eBay. One of the most unique of the list is a quest for love through reality television. Jennifer Kerpelman, Auburn University human development and family studies professor, said people mainly watch these shows because they find them entertaining, or the shows fit a fantasy idea of what a romantic relationship is like. “Some people like watching the drama, even if they don’t want drama in their own lives,” Kerpelman said. “Other people may think that the relationships they are watching on the show have more foundation than they actually do.” Brennen Stewart, senior in exercise science, said he has no interest in the shows, but thinks it’s possible to find love on television. “You can find love anywhere,” Stewart said. “You can not look for it and completely find it, or you can be absolutely searching for it and it may take you forever to find love.” Although Stewart does not watch this type of television, he understands why so many do. “I think the audience for these shows is targeted more at women, because they seem more driven toward romance,” Stewart said. “Even if a woman is already married or in love with someone, she is still probably going to watch a show like The Bachelor.”

Ashley Newton, senior in nutrition, said she watches the shows solely for entertainment. “The concept of the show is unrealistic in reality,” Newton said. “If I were dating a guy while he was also dating other women, I would not be OK with that at all.” Stewart said he thinks the shows seems unprofessional. “I don’t think there is anything good that will come longterm by lining up 30 women or 30 men and have them compete for attention,” Stewart said. Kerpelman, who has done professional research on the development of romantic relationships, said she hopes young adults see these shows as just vehicles for entertainment and not as examples of how people should find love in reality. “Because these shows are designed for entertainment and may even be staged situations, they are not based on the steps for building a truly caring relationship with another person,” Kerpelman said. “The short time frame of the shows and the competitive nature of the shows are not conducive to the people on the show forming authentic, healthy relationships.” Kerpelman said the ingredients of healthy romantic relationships are respect, communication and friendship, along with attraction and passion. “We often really don’t know a person until we have had many experiences with them, not only good times, but also challenges in the relationship,” Kerpelman said. “My guess is that young adults’ direct dating experiences, those of their friends and information they get from parents and other family members are much more influential (than reality shows) in how they view and make decisions about romantic relationships.”

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Slang is often seen as an informal way to communicate with friends, but it often grows beyond that to become a part of the evolution of language as a whole. Because slang is constantly evolving, it is hard to keep track of new words and phrases. Sometimes, however, words can become so ingrained in a culture that people can’t help but sit up and take notice. “I think Homer Simpson’s ‘doh’ is in the dictionary now,” said Jacob Besigel, junior in aerospace engineering. “It’s things like that you would never expect, and they grow out of nothing.” Many words have made the unlikely journey to becoming a legitimate part of language, including words like catawampus, moola and skedaddle. Fortunately, according to associate English professor Jo Mackiewicz, there will always be new types of ver-

nacular to fill the gap between formal and informal language. “I think one thing that’s different about slang is that it changes very rapidly,” Mackiewicz said. “Often when the slang of a particular group happens to be adopted more commonly outside of that group, they can drop it and pick new words that show them to be in a group.” Mackiewicz said an important part of why slang evolves is its association with unique groups . “I think the way it is similar to jargon is that it is used by a particular group to communicate particular ideas, and it shows that there is group membership,” Mackiewicz said. “That’s not necessarily its purpose, but that’s what it does.” Certain speech patterns, however, can be seen as a staple of people with certain behaviors. The uneducated, the criminally-in-

clined and even higherclass individuals are sometimes expected to have ways of talking that denote social class and behavior. Katie Hayes, senior in anthropology, said she doesn’t like the prejudices that can be inspired by slang. “I think it’s more of a subcultural phase,” Hayes said. “And I think it can reflect badly on America in general because you have all of these subcultures that get a bad reputation because they don’t speak appropriately, and it ties into their attitudes their actions.” Because of the ways language can influence first impressions, Mackiewicz advises people to be careful about how and when they use informal language. “It’s appropriate when we’re in the group that uses it, and it’s fine,” said Mackiewicz. “But it’s probably less appropriate in a lot of workplace settings, where informal speech isn’t as appropriate. You have to pick

your moments when you’re using slang.” Because a degree of intimacy exists between people who use informal language, it’s important not to overstep your boundaries in formal situations. Chelsea Harvey, junior in zoology, has a distinct opinion on when slang should be used. “It should be used in informal conversation or when talking with your friends, with people who would understand the slang,” Harvey said. “It’s almost like an inside joke, not everyone understands it.” Mackiewicz said, however, that slang is an integral part of language, and it would be counterintuitive to eliminate it completely. “I don’t think people shouldn’t use slang because people do all the time,” Mackiewicz said. “It’s part of the language. We all speak it. We all use it. The job we have is to understand when it’s appropriate.”

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junior, computer engineering ── Where are you from? Birmingham. What are your hobbies? I play guitar, work on computers, play video games and listen to lots of music. What are you most proud of? Just still being in college. If you’re still here and you’re still working at it, that’s something to be proud of.

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What would you do with an unlimited amount of money? I’d give it to homeless kids or something, but then I’d probably build a music studio or a beach house. What’s the last song that was stuck in your head? Probably a Chili Peppers track. What’s your favorite video game? I really like the Half-Life series.

Nick’s recipe of the week Ingredients: 2 plantains 1 teaspoon brown sugar 4 tablespoons vegetable oil Directions: Pour the vegetable oil in a pan and turn stove on high. Peel and cut the plantains into angled slices. Lightly spread the brown sugar on the plantain slices. When oil is hot (350 degrees), add the plantain slices. Cook until light brown and flip to the other side. Once the second side is browned, remove the plantains and serve. Serving Size: 4-6 people

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• boodle (n.)-the lot, pack, or crowd • catawampus (adj.)-askew; awry • copacetic (adj.)-fine; completely satisfactory; OK. • daisy (n.)-someone or something of first-rate quality • doggery (n.)-a place where liquor is sold; saloon • flivver (n.)-an automobile, esp. one that is small, inexpensive and old • gnarly (adj)-distasteful; distressing; offensive; gross • hep (adj)-considered aware or attuned to what is expected, esp. with a casual or knowing air; cool • moola (n.)-money • scalawag (adj.)-a scamp; rascal • skedaddle (v.i.)-to run away hurriedly • zonk (v.t.)-to strike or defeat soundly; knock out; clobber

Fantasy baseball allows fans to design top teams Nicole Singleton Sports Editor

A few clicks of the mouse can make you the manager of a top-notch baseball team. You choose the players, and they have no say in the matter. Sound like a fantasy? That’s because it is. It doesn’t mean you can’t make a little money or gain a little pride through fantasy baseball though. The basics are nothing more than creating your perfect team by choosing any Major League Baseball players. The simplicity stops there. There are auctions, local teams, auto drafts, trades, disabled lists and other fantasy baseball terms that make something simple into a complex world of its own. “With things like ESPN, Yahoo and other online sites, you can pick your own environment,” said Michael Miller, director of information systems support for Auburn University and fantasy baseball veteran. Whether you want to involve National and American League players or stick with one or the other, that is up to which fantasy baseball league you join. Although fantasy baseball has been around since the ’80s, the Internet has paved the way for an increase its popularity. Websites like ESPN.com offer fantasy baseball owners to create their teams for

free. This allows for owning more than just one team. The Internet also helps make choosing players easier. “A lot of information that is out there for free, but you sort of got to search a little bit to find it,” Miller said. “I usually get a baseball season subscription to an online service that’s 20 bucks for the year, and all that information I’m looking for is right in one place.” Statistical information is something else fantasy baseball team owners look at closely. “In this day and age with the Internet, it’s so easy to at least have statistics,” Miller said. Statistical features help owners, such as batter verses pitcher, which lets someone see how many times a batter has faced a pitcher and what their statistics are against him. “You just click on the link and, look, David Ortiz for Boston has batted 20 times against this guy in his career, and he’s got one hit,” Miller said. “That may help me decide, well maybe I’ll leave David Ortiz on the bench.” Miller said the fun of fantasy leagues comes from the unexpected. You can wake up the next morning and find out Ortiz hit two homeruns. In some leagues, owners do not play just for fun. » Read the rest online at www.theplainsman.com

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Respect the rings Nicole Singleton Sports Editor

After five months of waiting, the rings are finally on the hands of BCS champions. One of the most recognizable keepsakes that a national championship team receives is the championship ring. Sunday, June 19 the rings arrived to an excited group of players and coaches. Jeff Whitaker, sophomore defensive tackle, said a text was sent out a few nights before Sunday informing the players that the rings were arriving. “Everybody was very eager to get them,” Whitaker said. “The rings resemble so much.” Before the team was allowed to see the rings there was a spe-

cial ceremony where coaches and others spoke about the rings. “Tim Jackson got up and talked about how blessed we were and how fortunate we was to win it all,” Whitaker said. Once the rings were revealed to the players, Whitaker said it was a sight to see. “I think it just hit everybody then,” said Jake Holland, sophomore linebacker. “After we won, it’s just like ‘Oh, wow! We won,’ then we saw those rings, and it really hit us.” A.J. Greene, senior offensive tackle, said receiving the rings was bittersweet because he was hurt early in the season during the Clemson game, but the rings were still special. “I did what I could, so at the

end of the day I was really excited to actually put them on my hands,” Greene said. Greene said this past season was incredible, and he even though he wasn’t able to play, he was there through the struggles. “I can say I was part of one of the two national championship teams that Auburn has ever had,” Greene said. “These rings — only a few people are going to see these,” Greene said. “So, at the end of the day it’s a lot sweeter than it is bitter.” Whitaker, Holland and Greene said they have put their rings in safe keeping. “I wore my rings one time, and when you walk in everybody has to see the rings, everybody has to take pictures,” Whitaker said.

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The Tigers received their championship rings Sunday, June 19 after a 5-month wait.

Journalism values taking a nosedive Crystal Cole managing.editor@ theplainsman.com

During the football team’s championship run and in the months since, Auburn has faced a lot of negative attention in the media. From talk of having our title stripped should anything negative come from the Newton investigation to an HBO special alleging Auburn paid players, it seems there is no end to lengths people will take to knock us down. Most recently sportsbybrooks.com, a popular sports blog, ran an article alleging the athletic department pays the Tigerettes to sleep with visiting recruits. These reports have next to no factual backup and highlight the depths salacious sports journalism has taken in recent years. While these types of “articles” draw readership, it is sickening the defamation to character the subjects must endure. Jamie Nolen, Tigerettes vice president, has been called a prostitute on many Internet message boards and had her photo scrutinized with several lewd comments. This is absolutely disgusting especially to think her parents have to see these comments. You can talk trash about Auburn and call our University a cow college. Those comments roll right off our backs at this point. However, Brooks Sports should be ashamed for sinking to this level. I may not know Jamie person-

ally, but I can only imagine the hell on Earth she must be dealing with and hope she doesn’t take these allegations to heart. It seems as though underdog stories are no longer something to be appreciated, but instead they are torn down. We were given little time to celebrate our incredible championship run before the mudslinging began. I don’t expect the rest of the nation to put our team and school on a pedestal by any means, but I do expect a certain level of respect especially from other journalists. If you find fault in our athletic department or spending practices, please bring it to light. That is your job. But before you go and ruin a young woman’s good name, make sure you know without a shadow of a doubt your facts are in order. Auburn has always been a place filled with ambitious young men and women, and I have never felt more at home or welcomed anywhere I have been. That’s what makes me so furious about these personal attacks on our school, team and students. I have always been one to own up to any mistakes I have made and expect my University to do the same. If the athletic department says they have done nothing wrong, I will stand behind them until I find something to say otherwise. We need to make a move back to good, clean reporting and stop printing articles on the premise of the rumor mill. I hope Jamie and the Auburn family stay strong during this time, and stay “All In.”

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T’Sharvan Bell tries on the three new BCS championship rings.

Freshman begins career with honors Hayley Blair Associate Intrigue Editor

Niclas Carlsson sits studying while having a break during one of the many golf tournaments he plays throughout the year, determined to meet the goals he set academically and athletically. “I try to balance school and golf,” Carlsson said. “But it’s tough, especially during tournaments. My freshman year was definitely a learning experience.” Adapting to life at Auburn was challenging considering the distance from his home in Sweden and the need to adapt to a new, more humid environment while playing golf, but Carlsson was able to make the best of his freshman year. He did well in school and played well enough in golf to be awarded All-Region, an honor that is only earned by the top 25 players in the South. Two other Auburn athletes, sophomores Blayne Barber and Michael Hebert, were honored with the same award. This is the first time that three Auburn undergraduates received this award, and head coach Nick Clinard said he takes this as a good sign for the future of the program. “These days the kids come out of high school now, and they’re all working out, they’re all eating right,” Clinard said. “The kids coming in are going to be just as good as the seniors if we recruit right.” Carlsson said he is also very excited about the upcoming year, setting his sights to even greater victories for the Auburn golf team in the years to come. “I am very excited for next year as a team since I think we will be even better,” Carlsson said. “We lose no one from this season, and we picked up some very strong recruits who have the chance to contribute immediately. I think if we do our thing, we will have a good chance of pushing for a national title.” Carlsson’s confidence is welldeserved, especially considering the number of tournaments he

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Carlsson was recently selected to represent Sweden at the 2011 European Amateur Team Championship. has been involved in, even before his time at Auburn. According to assistant coach Evan Osteen, Carlsson competed at the highest level in Europe on both the amateur level and the junior amateur level while he was still just in high school. “Niclas is a young man who loves competition, and he was very successful,” Osteen said. “It all just goes back to his work ethic and his attitude. It’s not a surprise at all when Nic does very well. He expects a lot of himself, and he’s a hard worker.” Because Auburn’s golf team plays during spring and fall semesters, a good work ethic is necessary. But, the team does not take a break over the summer. Carlsson is playing in tournaments all over Europe, including Spain, Sweden and Germany.

“Summer is the time that you get better too, because you don’t have school to worry about,” Clinard said. “You can be focused strictly on golf and your workouts and things like that. It’s a time that you need to make improvements.” With the golf team training to improve even more over the summer, it’s safe to say that great things can be expected from them next season. Osteen said he has high hopes for the team as well, and he is glad to see team members like Carlsson be so successful. “The guys have worked very hard,” Osteen said. “They’ve done everything we asked. They have great attitudes great work ethics, but more importantly they’re great people, and that’s why it’s so great to see them do so well.

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Former All-American gymnast Jenny Rowland wears many different hats. Judge, competitor, mother, wife and now she is springing forward as the new Auburn gymnastics assistant coach. Described by Auburn gymnastics head coach Jeff Graba as smart, talented, caring, fun and strong, Rowland has been quick to make her mark on campus. After beginning her gymnastics career at the age of 7, Rowland has been given many opportunities. At 13, Rowland felt she had done all she could do professionally in her home state of Florida, so she and her family packed up their bags and moved to Oklahoma to advance her gymnastics career, something Rowland is still appreciative of. “My biggest idol is my mom,” she said. “She did a lot to get me to where I am today. She’s someone I strive to be.” While in high school, Rowland was a member of the USA National team from 1985-1990 and was the youngest member of the 1989 World Championship team that took her to Germany to compete. She received a scholarship to Arizona State University where she was introduced to her husband, Garon, a two-time All-

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American gymnast. At Arizona State, she was an uneven bar All-American in 1993. After her freshman year at Arizona, Rowland left her scholarship and followed her future husband to the University of Oklahoma, where she graduated with a degree in health and sports sciences. After working her way through school in Oklahoma, Rowland began leaning toward a career in physical therapy or attending PA school, but instead found her calling back in gymnastics. From 2001-2006, she was an assistant coach at the University of Oklahoma. While there, Rowland witnessed Oklahoma winning the 2004 Big XII Championship. Rowland has held numerous corporate positions that include serving as an International Brevet Judge, a six-time USA Championship judge and the 2008 US Olympic Trials. With the convincing of friends, she put in her application for a coaching po-

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