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Table of contents Page 4 Welcome Back From The Editor 5 Auburn By the Numbers 6 What You Missed Over Break 8 Reaction to Kiehl Frazier’s Move to Safety 10 Drinking on a College Budget 11 Tailgate At The Library 12 Game Day Improvements 15 What’s New on Campus 16 On-Campus Living Advice 17 College Life Hacks 20 A Preview of the 2013 Fall Football Season 23 A Letter From Coach Gus Malzahn 24 The History of Aubie

25 A Message to Football Season 26 The Return of “Running Back U” 29 How To Get Involved 30 The Lebanon Art District 31 Comparing Online Books to Textbooks 32 The New Recreation and Wellness Center 35 Fall Concerts Not To Miss 37 What RBD Library Has To Offer For Students 39 Tailgate Recipes

A Letter From Coach Gus Malzahn Introducing Auburn’s new football coach

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The Lebanon Art District With a trendy scene on the rise, Opelika establishes a new art culture.

A Preview of the 2013 Fall Football Season The latest news on practices, players, and what is to come for the Auburn Tigers this season

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To Auburn’s newest students: welcome home. To those of you returning to campus for the fall: we’re glad you’re back. The Plainsman staff has spent its summer covering what’s been going on in the community and on campus, but it hasn’t been the same without a fall student body. We wanted to greet new and returning students with an issue full of material aimed toward bringing you up to speed with what you might have missed, along with a

few other tidbits. We’ve tried to supply you with information you might find interesting and useful. Whether it be advice to incoming students, updates from what you missed during the summer or reminders of where to get the cheapest drink any night of the week, we attempted to get a piece of it all in this issue. Now that campus life is back in full-swing, I’d like to encourage you to stay up-to-date with all news Auburn through The Plainsman. Though we provide fresh print products each Thursday, we keep our site updated daily with current and relevent information. Stay posted with us by checking out our website at ThePlainsman.

com, following us on Twitter and liking us on Facebook. Aside from delivering our readers with honest and accurate news, one of our greatest goals at The Plainsman is providing content you want to read. For us to do this to the best of our ability, we need the help of the student body. If you know of an event you think we should cover, an issue you want us to look into or even just have a story you want to share, please don’t hesitate to contact us. I can be reached day or night at editor@theplainsman.com. We look forward to providing you with your Auburn news throughout the year, and hope you enjoy the issue we’ve put together for you.

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Summer news: what you missed in Auburn during the break Justin Ferguson NEWS REPORTER

While many students spent the summer months away from The Plains, the University campus and the city of Auburn underwent numerous changes and witnessed several major events. In terms of news that will affect the entire campus this fall, the University released details on a new smoking ban that will go into effect Wednesday, Aug. 21. According to the new ban, smoking is prohibited anywhere on Auburn’s campus except for private vehicles with windows rolled up. Perhaps the biggest change on campus this summer was the new name given to an entire college. After a Birmingham businessman and former president pro tem of the Board of Trustees made a $40 million donation, the largest in school history, the College of Business officially became the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business. During the historic announcement of Harbert’s donation, students and alumni of the aviation management program under the College of Business held up signs that asked the University to save their program. And despite an announcement earlier in the summer that detailed the program’s future termination, the University decided to keep the program. On Saturday, July 13, Provost Timothy Boosinger released a letter stating the University’s intent to preserve the aviation management program. Two more programs — athletic programs — received big news earlier in the summer. After firing Tina Deese, who had been the only head coach in Auburn softball history, athletics announced the hiring of Clint Myers from national powerhouse Arizona State University. During his eight seasons with the Sun Devils, Myers led his teams to two national championships and seven Women’s College World Series appearances. On the same day of the Myers announcement, University of Oklahoma head baseball coach Sun-

ny Golloway arrived in Auburn to replace John Pawlowski. Golloway spent nine seasons as the head coach of the Sooners, who made the postseason eight times and won a Big 12 championship during his tenure. But there was some tragic news from Auburn athletics. On Sunday, July 21, the body of former basketball star Korvotney Barber was found in Panama City Beach, Fla., after an apparent drowning. Barber, who played for the Tigers from 2005-2009, was the school’s second McDonald’s High School All-American recruit and one of its most recent All-SEC players. In other sports news, former basketball player Varez Ward was indicted on federal charges of point shaving. After weeks of negotiations, Ward’s trial was moved back from late July to Monday, Nov. 4. A largely unfamiliar sport took the campus by storm in July. Representatives from USA Team Handball visited Auburn’s campus to see if the school could become the new residency program for the national handball teams. As part of the team’s visit, several local athletes participated in an open tryout for the men’s Olympic training squad. And on Aug. 7, USA Team Handball officially announced a partnership with the University. The men’s and women’s national handball teams will now be housed in Auburn through the 2018 Olympics. In the closing stages of the Toomer’s Oaks saga, researchers revealed the trees were approximately 83-85 years old after extensively studying their growth rings. The man charged with poisoning the famous trees, Harvey Updyke, was released from prison Wednesday, June 10, to begin a five-year period of supervised probation. In late July, a judge set the date for Updyke’s restitution hearing. On Wednesday, Sept. 18, Elmore County Judge Jacob A. Walter III will determine if the 64-year-old will have to pay more than $1 million in damages to the University.

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Soon after Malzahn made the surprising announcement that Kiehl Frazier would be moving to defense and Kiehl would be speaking to the media, everyone at the press conference had the same thought. Here we go again, another Clint Moseley crying at the podium speech. No one thought was this would be similar to another quarterback being told he would not be the starter once the season started. It wouldn’t be like Moseley. It was more like Kodi Burns. I was stunned as he walked into the auditorium to meet the media with his head held high and a smile on his face.

Instead of choking back tears, he was holding back a smile. He handled this tough situation in such a way that would have made any Auburn fan proud. He handled it like an Auburn man. Ranked as the No. 1 dual threat quarterback and the USA Today offensive player of the year coming out of high school, he was player who was once considered the next Cam Newton. But when Malzahn and Rhett Lashlee told him the news Sunday night, he didn’t throw these things in their face and demand to be the starter or threaten to transfer. His response to the news was simple: “How can I help the team, coach?” Much like Burns, Kiehl decided to take the high road. “It was something that I’ve really been thinking about for a while, and when Coach Malzahn met with all the quarterbacks yesterday we kind of made a mutual decision that it would be best for

the team for me to move to safety,” Frazier said. “That’s something that I’m really going to embrace and try to help the team out.” He also didn’t place the blame for his quarterback career not working out on anyone else, even after he was thrown into the impossible situation last season of trying to lead a pro-style offensive attack when neither he nor the players around him were suited to execute that type of offense. No, again, he took the high road. “Everything that happened last year, I wouldn’t take it back because it was something that the team learned from, and I think it was something that can help us going into this season,” Frazier said. His attention isn’t being spent on what happened in the past, and what he can’t control. He’s worried about learning his new position, fitting in with the defensive players and most of all, looking the part.

A Letter From Your SGA President Dear Students, War Eagle and welcome back! A special welcome is extended to all freshman and transfer students. I hope everyone had a safe and relaxing summer and that you are excited to be back on the Plains. The Student Government Association is hard at work on various projects to better Auburn University. We are working with Campus Dining to continue to improve dining options, pricing, and hours of availability to give you more bang for your buck. You have better access to healthier meals, which will help you avoid the desire to raid the junk food. I encourage you to download the Auburn mobile app to locate dining venues, find out hours of operation, track nutritional information, identify specials, and provide Tiger Dining with your feedback, all from the palm of your hand.

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Registering for classes can be a stressful and daunting task, but I promise you it does not take magic to do this successfully. Last year SGA worked with the Office of the Provost to create Tiger Advisor to assist you with class registration by answering any questions you may have. Tiger Advisor is located in the library and I urge you to take advantage of this great resource. Additionally, SGA worked with the Office of the Provost to include both a fall break and a full week of Thanksgiving in the academic calendar for 2014. The new Student Recreation and Wellness Center, an SGA initiative, officially opens on August 19th. This facility offers something for everyone. Whether your passion is running, rock climbing, swimming,

Kiehl went to the equipment guy and changed everything; his pads, his facemask, most likely will be changing his number and he got a visor for his helmet. “I’m trying to look cool out there,” he jokingly said. With all this being said, the quarterback position not working out for him was probably still tough on Frazier. But fortunately he has someone to seek advice from in Kodi Burns. Burns was in almost the exact same situation. He played quarterback for two years and was then demoted to become Chris Todd’s backup. He didn’t cry, all he did was move to wide receiver and help his team win a national championship. Kiehl noticed this and wants to handle things similarly. “You know if I can make as big an impact as Kodi made, and be the person that Kodi is then I think this will definitely be a good move in the end.”

lifting weights, cycling, yoga, or playing golf, I guarantee you will find it here. As we all know exercise is a great energy booster and will help you perform better academically. As classes start back, football season is quickly approaching! From watching the eagle fly on game days, viewing Tiger Walk, rolling Toomer’s corner and attending Bodda Getta Bash, you will have a chance to participate in many of Auburn’s great traditions, both old and new. Auburn is home to more than 300 student organizations, so I encourage you to learn outside of the classroom and get involved on campus. Utilize resources like our Involvement Ambassadors and the AU involve website to find an organization that sparks your interest. Auburn has so much to offer each of us, so be sure to take advantage. This year will present you with many exciting and challenging moments, but always persevere and remember to make the most of each of them. I always welcome any questions, concerns, or ideas, so do not hesitate to contact me if SGA can help you in any way. My email address is r.harrison.mills@auburn.edu and the SGA office is located in suite 3130 on the third floor of the student center. Also, look for SGA on Facebook, Twitter, and on our website for news and information. Our new feedback system (www.auburn. edu/heAUrdthat) is a great way for you to voice your concerns about important campus issues. God Bless and War Eagle, Harrison Mills SGA President, ’13-14

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Drinking on a college budget: where to find the specials Ben Croomes

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Auburn is a city of tradition. We roll Toomers to celebrate a win; we don’t step on the seal; and we love drink specials. Like any small college town, there is an atmosphere of stress when classes are in session, so it’s important to relax as much and as often as possible. Thankfully, Auburn’s many bars and restaurants are keen to provide frazzled students all the liquid relaxation they can handle. Even if your funds are tight, downtown bars and restaurants usually offer economical drink specials so you drink on the cheap.

Balcony Bar Balcony Bar hosts Speek Freely: StandUp Comedy Open Mic Night every Monday at 9 p.m. During the show and while supplies last, you can get $5 pitchers of Pabst Blue Ribbon. Balcony also offers infrequent specials, such as two-for-the-price-of-one

Quixote’s Quixote’s has $1 tacos on Tuesdays and $3 wells every Wednesday night. They also serve $5 bottles of wine every time there is a Braves game on.

The Bank Vault The Bank Vault has $2 wells before 9 p.m. on weeknights. Every Tuesday is Taco Tuesdays, and you can get $1 tacos.

Tacorita The restaurant offers $3 margaritas every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Skybar Skybar is one of the most popular bars in Auburn, and that may be due in part to its daily drink specials. On Tuesdays, you can get $2 tall boys, and on Wednesday, you can get 32-ounce wells for $3 from 7-9 p.m. Thursdays mean $1.50 Coronas, $2 wells and half off on all tropical drinks

from 8 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday is trivia night, and you can get $2 20-ounce wells from 7-9 p.m. Finally, on Saturday, Skybar offers $2 wells from 8 p. m.

Moe’s Original Bar-B-Que Moes has ladies night every Tuesday with $5 bottles of wine from 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Wednesdays means 16-ounce wells for $2.

17-16 17-16 has $2 fishbowl margaritas and $2 tall boys every Tuesday and Thursday. The $2 margaritas last from 7-9 p.m., and then they go up to $3.50. 17-16’s Wednesday drink special is $3 32-ounce wells.

En Fuego En Fuego Bar and Lounge offers $3 32-ounce wells from 7-9 p.m. on Fridays with $3 pint wells lasting all night long. The $3 pint wells continue on Saturday and last all night long. CHELSEA WOOTEN / PHOTO EDITOR

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Tailgate at RBD: Get to know your AU library Will Gaines SPORTS EDITOR

Whether you are an incoming freshman or a fifth-year senior, at some point during your Auburn career, you are going to need a place on campus to study. The University offers many places to study, but one of the most popular is the Ralph Brown Draughon Library. If you are unfamiliar with the library, you can attend the annual Tailgate at the Library on Friday, Aug. 30. This is the library’s fall semester open house to help new freshmen, and all students, learn more about the library. “It’s an opportunity for everyone, particularly the new students, to come and explore the library and learn about some of the services,” said Nancy Noe, instruction coordinator at the library. “We want to do it in a way that’s fun and accessible, so we literally have a tailgate inside

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The Auburn band accompanies the cheerleaders at the 2012 Tailgate at the Library. the library to try and get them moving throughout the building.” The library will have many different things for people to do and see, including a raffle for Toomer’s Oaks memorabilia. The Southeastern Raptor Center will have the War Eagles on display along with several other birds, and free hotdogs will be served. “We have different things on different floors. For instance, on the

fourth floor we have what we call roll library corner where we recreate the Toomer’s Oak trees and let people throw toilet paper,” Noe said. “It helps people join in on the Auburn experience.” This open house will be especially important because the library has many new services that most students do not know about. “One of the things we have tried

to do in the last several years is accommodate all kinds of study styles with a variety of spaces,” said associate dean for public services Marcia Boosinger. “So we’ve spent a lot of time moving some of the collections around and reconfiguring the building to provide a lot more group study space, and we’ve put a lot of emphasis on improving the quiet study space on the fourth floor.”

The library, being a campus hub for studying, is often crowded, especially during finals. The library staff wants an opportunity to show students that the library is a great place to study even with the large crowds. “The open house was designed to combat library anxiety, because the library can be a pretty intimidating place when you first walk in,” Noe said. Even with the large crowds the library staff believes the library is the best place on campus to study. “Everything is here, you can get coffee, you can get school supplies and you can get all kinds of information from all the services,” Boosinger said. “There are so many different things that you can do here, and we realize that some students don’t come because it is so crowded, but we wouldn’t want it any other way.” Tailgate at the Library will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30 at the Ralph Brown Draughon Library.

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With less than three weeks left until the football season opener against the Washington State Cougars, Auburn athletics officially unveiled a number of changes to the gameday experience in and around Jordan-Hare Stadium. Free parking spaces, new tailgating areas, five Momma Goldberg’s at Jordan-Hare Stadium, 97 new flat-screen televisions and a ticket scanning system highlight a list of gameday improvements announced in a Monday afternoon press release. “We’ve really made an effort to listen to our fans and respond with changes that we think make our entire gameday experience among the very best in college football,” Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs said in the release. “Our fans wanted more parking and tailgating opportunities, more choices at the concessions stand and better communication, so we are pleased to announce these improvements for the upcoming season.” The list of improvements is headlined by 2,000 new and free parking spaces, which were announced in an open letter from Jacobs on June 28. Auburn has moved or eliminated all temporary stakes along both sides of Donahue Drive. Stakes on the western side have

been eliminated to allow curb parking, and stakes on the eastern side have been moved to create space for additional parking that will be available at 4 p.m. Fridays before home games. Fans will now be allowed to park in new free lots located on the north end of the South Donahue hayfields and adjacent to the Medical Clinic on Lem Morrison Drive. Additional free parking with Tiger Transit access will also be opened up at the Facilities Division on West Samford Avenue. New tailgating areas are also opening at the Intramural Fields and behind the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences building. The Intramural Fields spots can be reserved on a game-bygame basis starting Aug. 15, while the “Weagle Woods” area behind Forestry and Wildlife Sciences will be open to any tailgaters starting at 4 p.m. on Fridays. Jacobs said in his open letter that the new parking and tailgating areas were “the beginning of (Auburn’s) efforts to improve the gameday experience, not the end.” One of the new improvements is a new system that will allow fans to print tickets at home or transfer them to other fans. Instead of the traditional tear-off stubs, tickets will be scanned. Auburn is asking fans to arrive

at the gates early for the Washington State game, when the scanners will be used for the first time. More improvements will be found inside the stadium, primarily in the area of concessions. According to the release, a new Domino’s Pizza kitchen has been built inside Jordan-Hare, and it will supply fresh-baked pizza to all permanent concession stands. In addition to the new pizza kitchen, food from Momma Goldberg’s Deli will be featured at five different locations around the stadium. Fans will find the updated concession offerings, which includes healthier options like chef salads and wraps, on the stands’ new digital menu boards. Those waiting in line at the concession stands or finding their way to their seats will be able to keep up with the on-field action on the stadium’s new televisions. After years of smaller, old-style screens, Auburn has upgraded to 97 flat screens on the concourse. No new information has been released on what the new campus-wide smoking policy will mean for gamedays at JordanHare. In an interview in July, Eric Smith, director of Health Promotion and Wellness Services, said he believes athletics will “gradually phase in” the policy.

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As the 2013-2014 academic school year begins, campus may look different that it appeared at the end of the spring semester. Whether you are a freshman, a transfer student or even a senior, there is bound to be something that you haven’t seen before. There have been numerous improvements across campus, including a new housing complex, new student recreation center and expanded dining options across the campus. The South Donahue Residence Hall has been completed and only lacks landscaping. “We started moving in athletes today,” said Kim Trupp, director of housing and resident life. “About 49 percent of the hall is athletes with the other 51 percent being students. The building has been booked to capacity as the demand has exceeded the supply.” The new residence hall replaces Sewell Hall. The decision to raze Sewell and build the new complex was made between the athletics department and the university, according to Trupp. “Most suites are two bedroom and two bath, with quartz countertops, queen size beds, mounted 42-inch televisions, and crown molding,” Trupp said. “These added amenities and location [overlooking Plainsman Park and across the

street from the athletic complex] make this residence hall very appealing.” Housing also plans to begin renovations in the Hill in the coming years, according to Trupp. In addition to the opening of the residence hall, the new student recreation center is entering its first semester of use. Construction on this state-ofthe-art facility began in 2011 and is finally coming to a close. The new facility is 240,000 square feet and is full of amenities. According to Auburn Campus Recreation, amenities include a 1/3 mile corkscrew track, a rock climbing wall, an outdoor pool, a multipurpose court, group-fitness studios and a large outdoor pool, all for use by students and faculty of the University. The news about the new recreation center has spread quickly. “It’s hard not to hear about it,” said Miranda Merrill, junior in poultry science. “Everyone is really excited about it.” The new facilities and excitement around the recreation center have been sources of excitement, but questions about dining options have always seemed to intrigue students as they return from their summers away. This year, Auburn has added several new locations for students to enjoy a wider array of dining options.

Some of the healthier locations for students to eat include both new and old options such as, Wild Green’s salad bar in Foy, Au-Some Salads and Rye of the Tigerat the Village and GG’s Chicken Salad at Lupton Hall. Providing for healthier eating is important to students, as stress and busy schedules can easily make weight gain and health issues occur during the year. “Since I have already lived on a different campus for a year, I know what it is like to have very few options, let alone healthy options,” said Kimberley Taylor-Duncan, a sophomore in pre-graphic design who is transferring from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. “Chick-fil-A is awesome, but for every single meal? I don't think so. I don't want to feel guilty every single time I eat. I think adding those healthy options is a great idea, and probably will attract a lot of students.” While the dining options are becoming more diverse every year, and the new recreation center is attracting a lot of attention, students are excited to see the improvements and hope Auburn continues to improve the campus. “It just motivates me more to try out all of these [new] things,” TaylorDuncan said. “I'm really glad I have the opportunity to have variety with exercising and eating. I can't really say anything about upgrades or ad-

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Advice for on-campus living: The perks of getting to know your RA Rachel Suhs DESIGN@ THEPLAINSMAN.COM

As the fall begins, everyone is eager for football season and partying to begin. That is until the eventual on campus killjoy makes an appearance. All freshmen have to learn one way or another that their newfound freedom comes with a price when living on campus. To many that is the seemingly unreasonably watchful eye of the dreaded resident assistant. Through my years at Auburn, I have seen the world from both the view of an eager freshman and the thoroughly exhausted RA, and I promise you that resident assistants aren’t just around to destroy your evening plans. In fact, there are plenty of benefits to getting on the

RA’s good side. For starters, you’ll notice that there are tons of events going on around the halls, and any RA will be happy to tell you when, where, and just how much free food you can score. When the end of the semester rolls around and you’re a bit short on dining dollars, the RAs will no doubt be holding some festive event with free food and you won’t want to be the person to show up late only to find empty pizza boxes. Of course when the food fun is over, no one wants to be stuck with a surrogate helicopter mom, but don’t knock getting to know your RA. As much as they may seem like the happy pseudo-parental units on move in day, they are also college students. They have classes, friends, social lives and problems of their own. If they ask how you’re doing, it’s not just a chance to see if you’re

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keeping a handle of vodka on your countertop. If you open up and get to know them, they will remember you as a friendly face. Inversely, you can be just as easily remembered as the sketchy resident with a bad attitude. Trust me, such reputations won’t be forgotten come room checks.

The one common denominator I’ve seen as both a resident and an RA is the proven benefits of socials and events. Now, I was cynical and “too cool” for the hall events my first year of school, but after showing up and hardly knowing anyone, I was able to make friends on my hall and found the Disney movie nights

and pizza parties to be well needed study breaks. As an RA, I only knew the blur of faces from move in and the first social was a big blur of “holy crap, everyone knows who I am and I can remember only three names.” The socials were the quickest way to get to know people without helicopter parents or seeming like the lonely RA with no friends, constantly knocking on doors for someone to hangout with during desk duty. Honestly, socials were the quickest way for me to learn who wanted to get involved and who assumed I was just an overrated alcohol sniffing dog. So when your RA knocks on your door and delivers the rehearsed spiel about getting to know your neighbors and free food, don’t just nod and close the door and go back to your ever-growing Netflix queue. Take a moment to get to know your RA.

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College life hacks from experienced upperclassmen Jordan Dale ASSISTANT ONLINE/COPY EDITOR

Incoming college freshmen are overloaded with advice from high school commencement speakers, teachers, or their parents. However, some Auburn upperclassmen elected to share what they have learned throughout their tenure at Auburn University. Whether it involves networking, working hard or enjoying the time spent at Auburn, according to these upperclassmen, success in college isn’t as elusive or challenging as it may seem. “Some of the things I heard at my commencement were worthwhile, but most were outdated,” said Anthony Schroeder, senior in history. “College is about experiencing life, making mistakes in a safe environment, and picking up as much wisdom as you can. The academics are secondary when compared to the

opportunity to grow.” Schroeder said the most valuable thing he learned from his commencement was getting on a first name basis with your teachers as quickly as possible. “Talk to your professors. Really engage them, they are a huge resource and generally enjoy helping a student who wants to learn,” said Eugene Williams, junior in industrial design. Williams said teachers are more likely to be lenient if the first time you talk to them isn’t when you’re having a crisis. Haley Petcher, senior in English, said networking was an important aspect of a college career. “I wish I would have gotten to know more of the people in my dorm,” Petcher said. “I spent a lot of time with my friends who lived off campus and didn't really meet new people.” Sarah Stutler, senior in exercise

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sciences, also emphasized meeting people. “Get involved. Do something new. Try new things, and go to the events provided. It’s the best way to make new friends,” Stutler said. “That’s an important thing to have at a new place. A support system is incredibly

important.” Jonny Land, senior in history, advised freshman to not worry about changing majors. “Do research into the major you are going into and see if it’s growing or not,” Land said. “Information like that can be invaluable, and save you a lot of grief later in life. Your adviser can change your life for the better, and keep you from taking that microbiology class you took for an F instead of the introduction to biology you could have taken.” Jessica Walton, a pharmacy student, had more practical advice for freshmen. “Make sure to always have rain gear,” Walton said. “I had to learn that the hard way.” Walton also said Auburn parking was a nightmare. “You will get a parking ticket,” said Sean Ponce, senior in psychology. Renee Clark, a student in social work, advised incoming freshman

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to wait before declaring their major. “Take care of your undergrad classes first and take a couple of elective courses in areas that interest you,” Clark said. “That way, you experienced a few different fields before making a final degree decision.” Ryan Chatterton, sophomore in history, however, said deciding upon a major quickly is more productive. “I had to change my major,” Chatterton said. “It’s not that big of a deal if you do it early. If I had waited it would have left me miserable.” With numerous sources of information all lobbying to shape incoming freshmen’s experiences, Auburn upperclassmen said they hope their advice will be beneficial. “The most important thing to remember is you’re part of the Auburn Family now,” said Nadia Mazaheri, graduate student in French education. “Welcome and War Damn Eagle.”

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Policy on the Confidentiality of Student Records Pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

POLICY STATEMENT The University recognizes that the maintenance of student information and educational records is necessary and vital to assist the student’s education and development and to provide opportunities for University research and policy formulation. The University recognizes its obligation to exercise discretion in recording and disseminating information about students to ensure that their rights of privacy are maintained. This University Policy is adopted pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), (34 CFR Part 99) and is not intended to impose any restrictions or grant any rights not specifically required by this Act. The University will furnish annual notification to students of their right to inspect and review their educational records; the right to request amendment of educational records considered by them to be inaccurate or misleading or that violate privacy or other rights; and of their right to a hearing must the University decline to amend such records. The campus-wide electronic and hard-copy circulation of this policy will be achieved via the online and paper versions of The Auburn Plainsman student newspaper. This will be coordinated by the Division of Students Affairs and will serve as annual notice of the privacy rights of Auburn University students mandated by FERPA. The following requirements have been developed to ensure the privacy rights of students. For the purposes of this University Policy, a student is defined as an individual who has been admitted and has been in attendance in a component unit of the University. Classification as a student in one component unit of the University (e.g., an undergraduate

program) does not imply that the person has been accorded the rights outlined below in other component units (i.e., graduate school, professional schools, branch campus).

Student Access to Records Auburn University’s permanent student education record consists of one or more of the following: 1. 2. 3.

Official transcript of grades; Competency evaluations, and Narrative evaluations.

This is in accordance with requirements established by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers and the State of Alabama policies on Retention of Records. Students have the right to be provided a list of the type of educational records maintained by the University which are directly related to the student; the right to inspect and review the contents of these records; the right to obtain copies of these records; the right to a response from the University to reasonable requests for explanation and interpretation of these records; the right to an opportunity for a hearing to challenge the content of these records; and if any material or document in the educational record of a student includes information on more than one student, the right to inspect and review only the part of such material or document as relates to the student. Students do not have access to financial records of their parents; confidential letters and statements of recommendation which were placed in the educational record prior to Jan. 1, 1975, provided such letters or statements were solicited or designated as confidential and are not used for purposes other than those for which they were specifically intended; confidential recommendations, if the student signed a waiver

of the right of access, respecting admission, application for employment, and the receipt of an honor or honorary recognition.

Students do not have access to the following types of records: 1. Instructional, supervisory or administrative personnel records which are not accessible or revealed to any other individual except a substitute; 2. Campus Security records which are maintained apart from educational records, which are used solely for law enforcement purposes, and which are not disclosed to individuals other than law enforcement officials of the same jurisdiction; 3. Employment records, except when such employment requires that the person be a student, and 4. Alumni Office records. Students do not have access to physical or mental health records created by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist or other recognized professional acting in his or her capacity or to records created in connection with the treatment of the student under these conditions that are not disclosed to anyone other than the professionals providing treatment. A physician or appropriate professional of the student’s choice may review these records.

Procedures for Access Students must contact the Office of the Registrar to inspect and review their records. A University official may be present when the student inspects and reviews his or her educational records.

Amending Educational Records Students may request that any information contained in their educational records which they consider to be inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of their privacy or other rights

be amended or deleted from the records. (A grade or other academic scores may not be amended, except that the accuracy of recording the information may be challenged). Students who request that information in their records be amended must first direct their request to the official with primary responsibility for the information on the record. If the matter is not resolved to their satisfaction, students must direct their requests to the official’s dean or division head. If the matter is not resolved to their satisfaction, they may request a formal hearing.

Right to a Formal Hearing and Procedures for Decision. Students may request formal hearings to challenge information contained in their educational records. The hearing will be held in a reasonable time (not to exceed 45 days) and in a reasonable place. Students may be assisted or represented by persons of their choice, including an attorney, at the expense of the student, and shall be afforded a full and fair opportunity to present evidence relevant to the issue(s). Students or their representative must request the hearing in writing and must specifically identify the information they seek to have amended. The request must be directed to the Office of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Office of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs will conduct the hearing and render a decision within a reasonable period of time after the conclusion of the hearing and the decision shall be based solely upon the evidence presented at the hearing. The student shall be notified in writing of the reason(s) for the decision and given a summary of the evidence. If the decision is that the information in the student’s educational records is inaccurate,

Thursday, August 15, 2013 misleading or in violation of his/her rights and privacy, the statement(s) will be corrected or expunged from the students records. If the decision is that the information is not inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the privacy or other rights of the student and that the information or parts thereof are to remain in the student’s educational records, the student shall be notified and given the right to enter a statement in the records setting forth any reason for disagreeing with the decision of the Office of the Provost/ Vice President for Academic Affairs. This statement shall be maintained in the records as long as the record or contested portion thereof is maintained, and if the contested educational record or contested portion thereof is disclosed by Auburn University to any party, the student’s explanation shall also be disclosed to that party. The Secretary of Education has established a review board to receive complaints regarding violation of student’s rights. Students wishing to file a complaint directly to the review board must write to the Family Policy and Regulations Office, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20202. Detailed procedures for filing a complaint are listed under Section 99.63 of FERPA and will be furnished upon request by the Office of Registrar, Auburn University.

Release of Directory Information The University may release directory information without the student’s written consent. Directory information consists of student’s complete name; local address and associated telephone number; place of birth; parent/spouse name, address and associated telephone number; mailing address and associated telephone number; E-mail address; photographs, video or other electronic image; participation in recognized activities and sports; weight and height of members of athletic teams; dates of attendance; enrollment time status (full or part time); degrees

The Auburn Plainsman and awards received; and most recent previous educational agency or institution attended.

designated the National Student Clearinghouse as a University official.

A student may deny the release of directory information by completing an Address Change/Information restriction request form available in the Office of the Registrar, 100 Mary Martin Hall. Students may also restrict directory information on tigeri. To deny the release of information regarding participation in recognized activities the student must notify the Vice President of Student Affairs and the student’s academic dean in writing. To deny the release of athletic information, the student must notify the director of Athletics in writing. A former student, one who is not in attendance, must contact the appropriate offices to deny the release of information.

2. Officials of another school in which the student intends to enroll upon request of the transfer school.

Release of Educational Records The University will release a student’s educational record(s) upon the student’s written request. The student must: 1. Specify the records to be disclosed; 2. Include the purpose or purposes of the disclosure; 3. State the party or parties and the address to whom the information is to be disclosed. The student shall, upon request, receive a copy of the record that is to be disclosed. It is University Policy to furnish single copies of a student’s record at no charge. The University may release student’s educational records to the following without prior written consent: 1. University officials who have a legitimate educational interest in the records. University officials are defined as teachers, administrative personnel and other employees except personnel of the security or law enforcement unit of Auburn University, and other agents acting on behalf of the University. If University officials are required in the performance of their duties to review the educational records of a student, this will be considered to be a legitimate educational interest. Auburn University has

3. Government representatives of the Comptroller General of the United States, the Secretary of Education, the U.S. Commissioner of Education, the Director of the National Institute of Education, the Assistant Secretary for Education, State educational authorities, and State officials to whom such information is specifically required to be reported or disclosed by State law adopted prior to Nov. 19, 1974. 4. Appropriate authorities in connection with financial aid with the understanding that only the necessary records will be released. 5. Organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, the University or its agencies for the purpose of developing, validating, or administering predictive tests, administering student aid programs, and improving instruction and student life provided that the studies will not permit the personal identification of students and their parents by individuals other than representatives of the organization and provided that the personally identifiable information furnished will be destroyed when no longer needed for the purposes for which the study was conducted. 6. Accrediting organizations to carry out their accrediting functions. 7. Parents of a dependent student as defined in Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. University officials may release educational records to parents on the basis of a written documentation from the parent that the student is a dependent as defined under the Code and there is reasonable notification of the student regarding the request. 8. A court of law to comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena with the understanding that the student will be notified in advance insofar as possible. 9. Appropriate parties to protect the health and safety of the student or other individuals in emergencies with the under-

standing that only information essential to the emergency situation will be released, that information will be released only to a party who would be in a position to deal with the emergency, and that the student will be notified insofar as possible of the information released, the purpose for the release, and to whom the information was released. 10. No personal information on a student will be released without a statement from the University to the party receiving the information that no third party is to have access to such information without the written consent of the student. 11. Each office with educational records will maintain a record of each request and disclosure of personally identifiable information from the educational records of a student except for information requested in writing by the student, information released to the student or the student’s parents, directory information, and information released to University officials and teachers who have a legitimate educational interest in the records. The student may inspect the record of requests, disclosures and the legitimate interests of parties requesting or obtaining information in the appropriate University office.

For more information or questions please contact the Office of the Registrar at 334 . 844 . 2544

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The Auburn Plainsman Will Gaines SPORTS EDITOR

ALL PHOTOS: ANNA GRAFTON DESIGN: WHITNEY POTTS

After a disastrous 2012 football season that saw the Tigers go winless in SEC play and lose by a combined score of 87-0 to its biggest rivals, Georgia and Alabama, the Tigers will be looking to rebound in 2013 under new head coach Gus Malzahn. Malzahn has done very well since being hired as Auburn’s new coach. He put together a solid coaching staff, a top 10 recruiting class in a short period of time and a spark back into Auburn fans with his hurry up no huddle offense. But these things will mean very little once the season starts and Auburn will have to prove on the field they are back to the dominant team they have been in years past. The biggest factor that will decide whether Auburn has a good season in 2013 will be the quarterbacks. Malzahns offense relies on a solid quarterback to execute his offense, and this has been an issue for Auburn the past two seasons. After Kiehl Frazier’s move to safety, Auburn will return Jonathan Wallace at quarterback, and he will be competing with playing time against newcomers Jeremy Johnson and junior college transfer Nick Marshall. If Auburn is to improve from last season’s disaster then one of these three must step up and become a solid quarterback. Auburn has also struggled on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 81st in total defense and giving up more than 28 points per game last season. Even though Malzahn is known as an offensive guru, he made some of his best hires on the defensive side of the ball. Led by veteran de-

fensive coordinator Ellis Johnson, Auburn fans should look for a rebound on defense in 2013. Johnson has experience turning around defenses in a short period of time, most recently as defensive coordinator at South Carolina. Malzahn also hired former Auburn offensive lineman and Georgia defensive line coach Rodney Garner to coach the defensive line. Garner is known for coaching very physical defensive linemen and with all the talent returning, Auburn should be much improved in the trenches. Even with all these positives, Auburn will be looking to turn its program around when the SEC is at the top of its games. Not an easy task. Auburn will play four teams ranked in the preseason top 25 according to the USA Today coaches poll: Alabama (1), Georgia (5), Texas A&M (6) and LSU (13). They will also have to play an Ole Miss team that is on the upswing under second-year head coach Hugh Freeze, and Tennessee, who will be looking for a rebound year like Auburn. With the tough schedule, Auburn still returns a lot of talent, and that talent will be returning to the system they were recruited to play in under Malzahn. However, regardless of the tough schedule, new coaches and returning talent, the success the Tigers have this year will depend on who is under center. If Auburn can get a solid quarterback, then the Tigers could be looking for a big rebound year and the start of a new era under Malzahn. The first game will be against Washington State at Jordan Hare Stadium on Aug. 31 at 6 p.m.

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Malzahn greets the students

Dear Auburn students,

I want to welcome everyone back to campus for what I hope is an incredible 201314 academic year for you and the entire Auburn University campus. For those who are attending Auburn for the first time, welcome to the family. Your time here will be one of the most memorable periods of your life.It is truly an honor and a blessing for me to return to Auburn as head football coach. Even though I was gone for a year, it sometimes feels as if I never left. Auburn is special to me and my family. What makes it so special is the entire Auburn Family— from the students, faculty and staff on campus to alumni and fans around

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malzahn the globe. Those of you who are returning to campus, you know what being a member of the Auburn Family is about. If you are new to Auburn, you are about to experience something that is difficult to describe. As I said when I was hired nearly nine months ago, “It’s a New Day,” and we are excited about the future of the Auburn football program. We have been working

hard to put together a team that will represent Auburn well and will play hard for 60 minutes every game this season. I have told the team many times that to be successful, we need to get our edge back. My message to you is we need to do this together. I hope you will be there on game day to help cheer our team to victory. You can make a real difference. We have the best fans, and by far the best student section, in college football! I thank all of you for your support, and I wish you the very best of luck this academic year. War Eagle! Coach Gus Malzahn

2013 Football Schedule Date

Game

08/31/13

vs. Washington State

09/07/13

vs. Arkansas State

09/14/13

vs. Mississippi State

09/21/13

at LSU

10/06/13

vs. Ole Miss

10/12/13

vs. Western Carolina

10/19/13

at Texas A&M

10/26/13

vs. Florida Atlantic

11/02/13

at Arkansas

11/09/13

at Tennessee

11/16/13

vs. Georgia

11/30/13

vs. Alabama

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A brief history of Auburn’s fun-loving mascot Justin Lee Writer

They stand in the Lovelace Hall of Honor in Auburn Arena, on display in a glass case fitting for a museum of the Auburn Spirit. They are the past iterations of the Aubie suit, each one representative of different eras in orange and blue pageantry. The first is worn and aged, with a golden tan coat of fur. The second is a lighter tint, with a newly shaped head. The final one is most recognizable to the current student population, colored a bright, popping orange and closely resembling the mascot that takes to the sidelines with the Tigers today. The display is like the “March of Progress,” the famous scientific illustration of man walking upright. It’s evolution; Homo erectus to the modern man, “NeanderthAubie” to the modern Aubie. Viki Woerner was one of the first

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people to bring the first Aubie suit to life back in 1979. She, alongside Barry Mask and Bob Harris, is listed as one of the first Friends of Aubie -the Founding Friends. Aubie was a lot different back then, she says. Now, the loveable mascot is cooled on the inside by a ventilation system before it is donned. Today, Aubie’s head is put together in three pieces. Back then, Aubie was just a sack of stitched together fabric that got soaked with sweat within minutes. “They’ve got it super now,” Woerner says. “Back then, you could only stay in the costume maybe 10 minutes and you were dying.” She remembers practicing her routine in scuba diving flippers, trying to get used to Aubie’s big feet before the inaugural tryouts. Woerner cheered in high school, but she was a taller girl, and didn’t quite fit the prototypical 5-feet-or-shorter frame of collegiate programs at the time. When James Lloyd, the spirit director in student government at the time, put together the Aubie program, Woerner decided to give it a shot. She made it past the tryouts, past the interviews, and to the callouts at the Eagle’s Nest on top of Haley Center. Mask was named the first-ever Friend of Aubie. But Lloyd had a plan for Woerner and Harris, who were named as alternates. “I’ll never forget, James came up to me after callouts, because he knew I was disappointed,” Woerner says. “He was like, ‘Oh no, you’re still going to be a part of this. This is going to be great.’” The three became the first in a long line of Friends of Aubie, a group that has evolved into the secretive organization of students that make Aubie come to life behind the scenes and behind the mask. That aspect of anonymity was a part of the Founding Friends’ vision from the beginning, in order to add to the mystique behind the mask, and keep fraternities and sororities from turning tryouts and callouts into the massive campaigns and spectacles that they are for Miss Homecoming and student government elections.

“It’s very secretive now,” Woerner said. “We just sat down amongst ourselves -- because we didn’t even have an advisor. It was just the three of us and James Lloyd and the whole thing was going to be, we’re not going to say. “They’re always called Friends of Aubie. I think it’s better because you want to keep that mystique with the young kids. But also, we didn’t want the fraternity thing to become involved. We didn’t want one group to say, ‘We always want to be Aubie.’” After graduating from Auburn, and leaving the Aubie suit behind, Woerner spent 29 years as a kindergarten teacher before retiring and moving to Vicksburg, Miss. This fall, she looks forward to the Mississippi State game weekend, when the former Friends of Aubie are having a reunion to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the mascot. She has stayed close to the Aubie program through the years, and she remains the only woman to have been behind the mask as a Friend of Aubie. “I’ve judged several times,” Woerner says. “I’ve judged three times in the last 30-something years. Girls do try out, but it doesn’t matter if you’re a boy or a girl. You’ve got to have that walk, you’ve got to have the motions. Aubie’s got a whole personality.” But perhaps the most proud Woerner has been was when one of her former kindergarten students, who was an Alabama fan, grew up to become a part of the Big Al program at the University of Alabama. “I always told my kids, you know, either say, ‘War Eagle’ or ‘Roll Tide,’” Woerner says. “Don’t say anything about the other team. Go for your team. “He always wanted to be Big Al, and I encouraged him. He was Big Al for two years in Tuscaloosa.” When he was preparing to try out in Tuscaloosa, he reached out to her former teacher for some advice. “I’ve always been in touch with him,” Woerner said, “And he called me when he was trying out. “I told him to go buy some scuba diving flippers.”

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A message to football season: hurry up and get here Justin Ferguson SPORTS@ THEPLAINSMAN.COM

In my now 20 years on this earth, I don’t think I have ever anticipated a college football season as much as this upcoming one. I want to see if South Carolina’s Jadeveon Clowney, the name that strikes fear into quarterbacks all over the country, can make it to New York City in December for the Heisman Trophy presentation. I want to see if the SEC can make it eight straight national championships. Can Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide nab their fourth in five years, or will this be the year the Georgia Bulldogs live up to their massive preseason hype? I want to see how Johnny Man-

ziel, after a wild Heisman campaign and an even wilder offseason, battles the overblown spotlight as he tries to get Texas A&M to a BCS berth. And that’s just in THIS conference. I could go on about Teddy Bridgewater at Louisville, the postChip Kelly era at Oregon or Urban Meyer’s powerful Ohio State team, but I don’t have enough room in this Welcome Back issue. Instead, I’ll use the rest of my space to talk about the team I, and hopefully the rest of you, are anticipating to see the most: the Auburn Tigers. “It’s a New Day” might make for a good advertising campaign, but no matter how many times it’s repeated, it’s true. After the worst season in decades for Auburn football, Gus Malzahn is back on The Plains, ready to lead the Tigers past 3-9

and into a brighter future. During the first few days of fall practice, player after player has repeated the same phrase to the media: these Tigers have a chip on their shoulders. Three years removed from a national title, this team wants to prove in 2013 that Auburn football is still a force in the nation’s toughest conference. “We’ve put last year behind us,” defensive back Jonathan Mincy said on the first day of fall camp. “We’re ready for the new season to start so we could prove to everybody that we can be a great team.” In the wake of a losing season and a complete coaching staff change, the battles for playing time heading into the Saturday, Aug. 31, opener against Washington State are as wide open as the speed of Malzahn’s “hurry up, no huddle” offense. As I write this column, the Ti-

gers’ four scholarship quarterbacks—Kiehl Frazier, Jeremy Johnson, Nick Marshall and Jonathan Wallace — are headlining the most-talked position competition of the fall. Malzahn’s offensive style was highly successful during his time as a coordinator at Auburn, but who will be calling the shots? Will it be Wallace, who took the starting job midway through last season? Can Frazier grab the job now that he’s back a more familiar offense? Could junior-college transfer Marshall or true freshman Johnson take the reins? On the defensive side of the ball, new coordinator Ellis Johnson will look to resurrect a unit that had a miserable 2012 with his patented 4-2-5 system. With a new formation and new sets of eyes evaluating the talent, players old and new are fighting for playing time. All the question marks sur-

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rounding the program breed anticipation. Uncertainty. Hope. We all know that it’s a new day in Auburn football. Let’s just hurry up like the Gus Bus and make that new day Saturday, Aug. 31.

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As the Auburn Tigers look to rebound from arguably the worst season in school history, hopes are high for the Tigers backfield. With new head coach Gus Malzahn implementing his hurry-up spread offense, the Tigers are looking to regain the “Running Back U” title that greats such as Bo Jackson and Carnell “Cadillac” Williams helped Auburn attain. Auburn has a powerful stable of backs, including junior Tre Mason. The 5’10, 205 lb. back clocks a 4.35 40-yard dash, and is also known to be a powerful runner. Recently, Mason grabbed some headlines by catching a squirrel, a feat that for-

mer Auburn back Onterio McCalebb accomplished during his tenure on the Plains. While Auburn’s offense looked abysmal this past season, the running game was one bright spot in a very dark year. Mason was able to surpass the 1,000 yard rushing mark in the Alabama game, and was the first non-quarterback to lead the Tigers in offensive yards since Bo Jackson. This year, Mason has already received attention as he has been included in the Doak Walker Award pre-season watch list, which is rewarded annually to the nation’s top running back. Mason has also been named a second team preseason AllSEC back by the SEC Media along with being named a third team preseason All-SEC back by Athlon Sports. Mason’s main competitors are junior Corey Grant and the newcomer, junior Cameron Artis-Payne.

Grant hails from Opelika, where he was a standout player for the Opelika Bulldogs. After committing to the Alabama Crimson Tide and being redshirted his freshman year, Grant transferred to Auburn, where he sat for the 2011 season due to the NCAA transfer rule. Grant is known for his freakish speed and versatility, clocking an impressive 40-yard dash of 4.3 seconds. Grant was used minimally last season, accounting for 29 yards on nine attempts. This year, however, Grant will look to add to his playing time at tailback, along with potential playing time in the slot receiver position behind Quan Bray. Grant has stood out to his teammates and coaches during spring and summer camps, and will look to replace McCalebb as Auburn’s speed back. Newcomer Cameron Artis-Payne has generated a buzz among the Au-

burn faithful, after being recruited as the #1 JUCO running back in the nation. The 5’11 210 lb. back from Harrisburg, Pa., was also ranked as the #35 overall JUCO player in the nation. Artis-Payne rushed for 2,048 yards and 25 touchdowns at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, Calif., and led the California Community College Athletic Association in rushing yards, yards per game, yards per rush and touchdowns int he 2012 season. Artis-Payne also accumulated five conference player of the week awards, and was named the Junior College Athletic Bureau first team All-American offensive player of the year award. ESPN analyst Danny Kanell recently rated Artis-Payne as the #3 in his list of the nation’s top 5 newcomers. While the starting job will likely be between Mason, Grant and Ar-

tis-Payne, Auburn added two back in this offseason who will look to be big contributors in the future. Incoming freshman Johnathan Ford, from New Hope, Ala, racked up 1,669 yards and 27 touchdowns at New Hope High school in his senior year. He was ranked as the #35 back nationally by Scout.com and was named the top running back in the state of Alabama by Rivals.com. Ford also participated in the AlabamaMississippi All-Star game and was named to the Class 3A first team allstate list. Auburn also picked up power back Peyton Barber from Milton High School in Alpharetta, GA, the high school where standout defensive end recruit Carl Lawson played. Barber originally committed to Ole Miss, but reconsidered and committed to Auburn after a visit with Lawson.

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How to: getting involved as a new or returning student Auburn’s campus offers more than 375 clubs and organizations for its approximate 25,000 student population to join. Freshmen, seniors and graduate students alike are encouraged to join groups in line with their interests, which include athletic teams, sororities and fraternities, religious groups, honor societies, philanthropies, cultural groups and more. Here is your guide to nagivating the organizational waters.

AUinvolve AUinvolve is the University’s website directory of all student organizations. By logging in with their Auburn username and password, students can browse and get an overview of the hundreds of organizations. Member rosters for each organization are available, as well as photo galleries and upcoming event listings. After joining an organization, students have access to writing messages on the group page’s wall. To access the website, visit auburn.edu/auinvolve.

Welcome Week Organization Days Also called O-Days, Organization Days take will take place on the concourse on Wednesday, Aug. 21- Friday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The University’s various organizations will be stationed at tables, passing out information packets and freebies to encourage student participation in their organization. O-Days will continue throughout the fall semester on Wednesdays.

Events TUESDAY, AUG. 20 Volunteer with Impact Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon Place: Intramural Fields What: Community service group Impact is volunteering at Stonybook Farms. Wear closed-toe shoes.

Spectrum Snack, Meet & Mingle Time: 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Place: Mary Martin Hall, back lawn What: Spectrum, Auburn’s gaystraight alliance is hosting a social. Swing into Leadership Time: 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Place: Student Center Greenspace What: Directors of Freshman Leadership Programs and iLead conferences are hosting an evening of dancing. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21 Breakfast 4 You Time: 7:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Place: Concourse What: The Black Student Union will be handing out free breakfast biscuits. SAA Concourse Days Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Place: Concourse What: The Student Alumni Association are accepting signups for their Color Me Auburn 5k and Student Alumni Board applications. Be Well Hut’s Welcome Back to Wellness Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Place: Concourse What: The Be Well Hut will be passing out health and wellness information packets and freebies. Earn While You Learn Time: Noon-1 p.m. Place: Student Center 2227 What: The University’s Career Center is serving pizza and offering advice on how to search and apply for jobs. Super Dance Party Time: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Place: Student Center ballroom What: Auburn University’s Dance Marathon coordinators are hosting a Dance Marathon-style party and spreading philanthropy awareness. THURSDAY, AUG. 22 Relay for Life Informational Ses-

sion Time: 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Place: Student Center What: Relay for Life is hosting a session on how to get involved with their organization, which is the largest worldwide cancer research fundraiser. Out-of-State Student Pizza Party Time: 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Place: Foy Dining hall What: Learn about Auburn’s outof-state student group, Tigers in a New Territory, while enjoying free pizza. Transfer Student Ice Cream Social Time: 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Place: 189 Foy What: Connect with fellow transfer students while enjoying ice cream.

FRIDAY, AUG. 23 Freshmen Community Time: 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Place: Auburn Wesley Foundation Building What: Auburn Wesley Foundation is hosting a free dinner and Christian discipleship event for freshmen. Block Party Time: 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Place: Student Center Greenspace What: Meet other students while enjoying free food, live entertainment and learning how to get involved on campus. MONDAY, AUG. 26 Freshman Leadership Programs Interest Session

Time: 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Place: Student Center 2216 What: Learn how to get involved in organizations focused on leadership. TUESDAY, AUG. 27 Part-Time Job Fair Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Place: Student Center ballroom What: Networth with on- and offcampus employers and apply for jobs. Dress business casual and come prepared with a resume, academic schedule and pen. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28 IFC Rush Information Session Time: 7 p.m.- 8 p.m. Place: Student Center 2223 What: Auburn’s Interfraternity Council is hosting a session about

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A guide to buying textbooks Reese Counts One student might purchase a book that was well Writer maintained, but another might purchase a book that The beginning of a new semester means it’s time to has highlighted text, a creased cover and missing pages. purchase new textbooks, and today there are more ways If purchasing a used textbook, look at the return polithan ever to make those purchases. cy in case there is damage or missing pages to the book. Textbooks can be expensive, but there are options to Digital textbooks are becoming increasingly popuhelp reduce and recoup costs. lar. Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble and most recently Bookstores and online retailers sell new and used Google all offer digital copies of textbooks. copies of books, but the relatively new option of digiThese textbooks can be used on a variety of computtal textbooks is available for more students and courses. ers, e-readers, tablets and phones. In the past several years, bookstores and other retailWhich textbooks are compatible with which devicers have started offering textbook rentals. es vary depending on the retailer and device being used. Renting a textbook for a semester could save a stuThe benefits of digital textbooks vary, ranging from dent a great deal of searchable text or immoney when combedded audio or vidpared to purchasing a eo functions to simple textbook. .pdf files that are easy One drawback is to carry around. that students who Stephen Powell, rent are not able to a graduate student sell books back at the who is working on his end of the semester Ph.D. in educational or keep the textbooks psychology, occasionfor future reference. ally uses digital textRestrictions on highbooks with a tablet or lighting or underlining e-reader. text may also apply. “If I can get it onCJ Jackson, a juline or digital, I will,” nior in economics and Powell said. “Finding mathematics, prefers digital books is rare, to purchase his rather though.” than rent them. Powell, like Jackson, “I tend to keep my prefers used purchasbooks at the end of ing used textbooks the semester,” Jackwhen possible. Powson said. “I buy used ell also keeps many of whenever possible.” his books, rather than Purchasing used selling them after he’s textbooks is anothfinished. er way to save a bit of Digital textbooks CHELSEA WOOTEN / PHOTO EDITOR money. cannot be sold back, The initial cost of a but some retailers ofbook is less than the cost of a new textbook, and stu- fer the option of digital rentals, which are usually less dents are still able to sell books at the end of the semes- expensive. ter. One of the main drawbacks of purchasing used textRates and lengths of rentals vary from retailer to rebooks is the risk of not getting the proper edition for a tailer. course, although some students purchase older editions Students should be prepared for professors who do in an effort to save money. not allow electronic devices in classrooms, therefore Textbooks are updated often, with publishers ceas- preventing the use of digital textbooks while in class. ing print of older editions to sell new ones and profesStudents should research and compare benefits and sors updating their courses accordingly. drawbacks when purchasing textbooks. While purchasing older editions may save students They should determine if they might want to keep a money, they run the risk of not having the proper infor- textbook at the end of a semester or sell it back or see if mation for a course. they might benefit from the advantages of a digital textIt’s best that students talk to professors before pur- book. chasing a previous edition. Students should also compare prices among differAnother drawback is that the condition of used text- ent bookstores and online retailers and make sure they books varies between copies. are looking up the proper editions.

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Rising Lebanon Art District provides artistic community Kelsey Davis editor-in-chief

What once stood as a block of abandoned warehouses is now transforming into a home for the up and coming arts scene in downtown Opelika. Rising up as The Lebanon Art District, the area encompasses the 700 block between 7th and 8th Street. The district is already home to several music venues, a recording studio, a coffee shop known for its creative vibes and more; but it continues to grow with the persistence of the growing artistic community. “It came about initially when I bought the [Lebanon Arts District] property and was deciding what to do with it,” said Richard Patton, “Then we decided that Cottonseed Studio would go in

there, which kind of naturally led to an arts district. “We wanted to place that could become a hub where creatives could come together and collaborate and build and create and design and perform. We also wanted to give that place to the masses so they can come and see and be a part of it.” With concerts lined up throughout the fall and names such as Dawes and Nicki Bluhm coming through, there will be plenty of opportunities for the masses to become involved. Chandler Jones, a senior in RTVF who spent the summer interning with Patton says the eventual goal of Lebanon Art District is to have an entire community existing within it. This would mean artist lofts, living spaces, additional mu-

sic venues, coffee shops, bars and more. “The big vision is having a space for creatives to co-exist because when artists co-exist in one place, they can’t help but draw inspiration from one another,” said Jones “Essentially it creates better work in a better community.” Part of Jones’ role in helping to develop the community involved discovering and historically researching the original Lebanon settlement from which Opelika sprang and for which the arts district is named. According to Jones, the reasoning behind why the Lebanon Art District will carry the name Lebanon is largely because of Opelika’s history. “Only Creek Indians used to live where Opelika is now,” Jones said. “Then they got drawn out and the Europeans

moved there. The original settlement they had was called Lebanon.” The families that settled there would meet in a cabin where they would discuss politics and hold church services said Jones. “They were a bunch of people coming together, collaborating and making this artistic community, and eventually forming something greater than themselves that benefitted an entire community,” Jones said. “That’s essentially what Lebanon (Art District) is because not only will Lebanon benefit those who work there, it will benefit the entire area of Opelika, of Auburn, of students coming to Auburn University so they can be a part of this creative movement that’s there.”

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This plaque identifying where Lebanon originally stood is located five miles north of Opelika.

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The new Recreation and Wellness Center is located Heisman Drive.

University ‘gets it right’ with Recreation and Wellness Center Eric Wallace WRITER

While students enjoyed vacations from course work or drearily stumbled their way through summer classes, Auburn University neared completion of its mammoth construction project: the Recreation and Wellness Center. Scheduled to open Aug. 19, the completion of the Recreation and Wellness Center marks the end of a two-and-a-half year construction project that left many students concerned they’d never get to use the facility while they were still here. “When it wasn’t initially opened when it was supposed to and they kept postponing it, I started to wonder if I was going to graduate before it would open,” said Jackson Bradford, senior in applied mathematics. Although the $72 million facility was originally scheduled for completion in spring 2013, campus recreation officials said they were focused on building the best facility possible for Auburn students. “Everything we hear from our students is that they want us to get it right and that’s what we’re doing,” director of campus recreation Jennifer

Jarvis said. “We have the best students in the country. They’ve been very patient and understanding of the process.” The need for an upgrade to the Student Activity Center became clear as the nearly 30-year-old facility was outgrown. Students often complained about the relatively small size of the facility in comparison to the size of the student body. “It was very tiny, and so it got easily and quickly overcrowded,” Bradford said. “Especially around 4 or 5 o’clock in the afternoon when everyone is getting done with class for the day, it would get really overcrowded and your workspace was tight to the wall since there weren’t many workout stations.” The struggle for weight and court time figures to be an issue of the past as the Recreation and Wellness Center sports several distinct weight training areas, eight full size basketball courts and cardio workout machines on almost every floor. “It’s a much bigger facility that offers a lot more than just working out or playing basketball,” said Taylor Coleman, a supervisor with campus recreation and junior in accounting.

“We have racquetball, rock climbing, a diet pool, much more open cardio space and a work out center.” One new feature generating excitement from the student body is the inclusion of an indoor rock climbing facility. “The rock climbing walls have a bouldering cave on the other side of it,” said Coleman. “It’s just a really huge climbing wall. It has a bunch of different levels for beginners all the way up to experts.” In addition to the two 50-foot climbing towers, Auburn climbers can try their hand on the nation’s only inverted water rock climbing wall, which is located above a 12foot pool. The longest track in the country, golf simulators, squash courts, indoor soccer gyms, kayak rentals and a six-floor fitness tower are just a taste of the many activities that the new Recreation and Wellness Center will offer Auburn students. “There is absolutely no comparison. The new facility is awesome and I can’t wait for our students to see it,” Jarvis said. “I’m excited for our students that they can now be proud of their recreation center.”

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Before the advent of the Internet as the number one research tool, libraries were the place to be. However, rather than shut the doors and throw away the books, many libraries have adapted to the technology age. The Ralph Brown Draughon Library, commonly referred to as the RDB, is the perfect example of a contemporary library. By meshing the worlds of print and digital, the library has firmly established itself as a vital Auburn institution. The library has seen thousands of students pass through its doors since it was completed in 1963. With a 207,000 square foot addition completed in 1991, the library now houses more than 2 million books,and some of the most valuable amenities the campus has to offer.

During your time as student, you will most your English course, but you have no idea likely spend many hours in the library. De- where to begin. Well, the library even has pending on your chosen major, you may even people to help you with that. spend a few sleepless nights there. On the second floor, near the central eleBut don’t think of the library as nothing vator and stairwell, is the reference desk. The more than a glorified study hall. reference desk is where you’ll find a research The library can make your time at Auburn librarian who is more than able to help you much easier. Here’s what the RBD has to of- find what you’re looking for. fer.

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Tutoring services If you aren’t doing so hot any science or math discipline, there are tutors stationed on the second floor who are more than willing to help. The same goes for that world literature paper you think is impossible. Study Partners and the Miller Writing Center, both located on the second floor near the Mell Street entrance, have staffs of peer tutors ready to help anyone who needs it. Each service has page on the University website where you can make appointments, although they also take walk-ins.

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If you need to make a poster or laminate a collage for an art class, then you can go to the Media and Digital Resource lab, which is also located on the second floor across from the Study Partners and Miller Writing Center Desks. The MDRL has the equipment you need and plenty of space for you to work on your projects – including the latest versions of Adobe Photoshop and other popular design and editing software.

Quiet time For those times when you just need a quiet place to study, the library has private study carrels. These carrels give you the space you want and the silence you so desperately

crave. However, they are given out on a firstcome first-serve basis, so get one early if you can. Group study rooms are also available, but again, get there early. The fourth floor is silent study floor, but you may find it difficult to get a desk, let alone one near a power outlet.

Refreshments Of course, the library doesn’t just have study-oriented amenities. Caribou Coffee is a great place to load up on caffeine and get a sandwich to help calm your inevitable caffeine crash. You might find yourself drinking increasing amounts of coffee during your college career, so it’s good to know the University understands how to fuel academic pursuits. In general, the library is still the place to be. Although it doesn’t have the charm and coziness of a downtown bar or restaurant, it makes up for it with its outstanding services. The RBD library is a place where you are always welcome, whether you are studying or not.

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Simple recipes worthy of an Auburn football tailgate Orange and Bleu Buffalo Chicken Dip What you'll need: • • • • • •

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 16 ounces cream cheese (light is fine, but not fat free) 1 (12 ounce) bottle blue cheese dressing 1/2-3/4 cup hot sauce 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese Large baking pan (disposable or otherwise)

Directions: • • • • • • • • • • •

In a large pan or pot, boil enough water to cook the chicken breasts. Boil the chicken for about 15 minutes, or until fully cooked. Remove the chicken, pat it dry, and shred with a fork. Place the shredded chicken in a large baking dish. Pour your desired amount of hot sauce over the chicken, and if you want, season with a bit of salt and pepper. Set this dish in the refrigerator to let the chicken absorb the flavor while you work on the second half. Preheat your oven to 350. Over medium heat in a large pan, melt the cream cheese. Pour in the blue cheese dressing and stir until they are completely combined. Pour the cheese mixture over the chicken. Bake for 10 minutes.

Optional: • • •

Remove the dish, but don't turn the oven off. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the top and return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and starting to brown just a little. Serve it hot or cold with your favorite tortilla chips.

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What you'll need: • • •

1 lb bulk sausage 1 (10 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese (grated) 2 cups Bisquick baking mix

Directions: • • • • • • •

Allow cheese and sausage to reach room temperature. Place both in a bowl with the Bisquick and blend until smooth using a hand-held mixer or a blender, in a pinch. NOTE: The mixture will be very dry. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray it liberally with cooking oil. Press/roll mixture into 1 inch balls by hand; place on cookie sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake in 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper toweling.

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Optional: •

Serve with honey mustard dip.

Recipes and photos by Raye May, design editor.

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