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Tiger Transit drivers are in negotiations with Groome Transportation to receive the same benefits University employees receive, including holiday pay and sick pay.

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Negotiations continue for Tiger Transit employees with unmet demands Hayley Blair Campus Editor

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Tiger Transit driver Clementyne Banks is one of the many drivers asking for benefits equal to University employees.

Vince Groome, owner of Groome Transportation, met with transit drivers Wednesday afternoon to discuss employee complaints. Transit driver Cassandra Young said negotiations with Groome went well, and Groome promised to create a list of upcoming benefits by Friday. “We did sit down, face-to-face, and had a peaceful discussion in a respectful manner,” Young said. “We’re not going to protest tomorrow, but we did tell him if he didn’t do it by Friday in writing, which he’s promising us now, we’re going to have to take further action.”

Breaking news and updates on Tiger Transit and more. The meeting with Groome was the last in a long series of communications between transit drivers and Groome management. Laura McConnell, director of employee development at Groome, visited Auburn to observe and talk to the drivers. “We are looking at these issues and what we can do to improve con-

ditions,” McConnell said. “We want to do everything we legally need to do, and we’re willing to do everything we legally need to do. I have talked with Auburn officials, and I’ve been talking to our drivers, then I am going back to our corporate office and letting them know what drivers are telling me.” However, despite attempts at communication, the exact nature of working conditions is under dispute. One of the benefits drivers hope to receive are breaks during the day, but McConnell said she already observed drivers being relieved from duty.

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Central Classroom ‘not another Haley Center’ Becky Hardy Campus Reporter

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Anticipation is in the air, as potential locations for the Central Classroom Facility have been chosen. “We’re making sure that the recommended placement of the new facilities takes into account the other facilities projects that will follow this plan,” said Jim Carroll, capital project program architect. Two of the options for the central classroom facility are having one, large facility, while the other three options split the central classroom facility into more than one building. The colleges that will be affected by the new construction are the colleges of science and mathematics, liberal arts, human sciences, agriculture and education. “We’ve had overwhelming comments between students in SGA about keeping the central classroom facility in one spot,” said Richard Petty, SGA treasurer. Petty also said the majority of students favor the Parker/Allison location. “If you split the buildings, it takes away the concept of a central classroom facility,” Petty said. “By building one central classroom facility, it would keep students from walking across campus to all their classes.” Collier Tynes, SGA chief of staff, also commented on the importance of keeping the students on campus when building the new facility. “I know that we have made a really big push to keep students on campus because it helps improve graduation rates,” Tynes said. “Having this facility near the student center will do that.” The other location under discussion for the single building concept is

east of Tiger Concourse, where Dunstan Hall, the L-building and the engineering buildings are located. The locations where the central classroom facility is proposed to be split into more than one building are the Parker/Allison location and Tiger Concourse location, as well as in front of the library and by Tiger Concourse. “Based upon where we decide to place the central classroom facility, it’s going to set off some dominos and force some other projects,” Carroll said. “COSAM and the college of liberal arts are the two that we felt are the most affected by the locations we selected for the new central classroom facility.” Carroll stressed that Haley Center is not coming down any time soon. “Once we have new buildings built and Haley is completely empty, we’d like to take it down, but until we build all these facilities we can’t take Haley

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Once we have new buildings built and Haley is completely empty, we’d like to take it down, but until we build all these facilities we can’t take Haley down.” —Jim Carroll Capital project program manager

Heart of Auburn Hotel is closing and being replaced by CVS.

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A rendering of the possible two-building Central Classroom Facility shown where Parker and Allison Hall currently stand.

down,” Carroll said. Emmett Winn, chair of the central classroom committee and associate provost stresses that space for students to get to class on time will not be an issue. “The idea is not to build another Haley Center,” Winn said. All of the recommended sites will be reviewed, approved and selected by the Board of Trustees, Carroll said. “We’re not asking people to vote on the locations, because that won’t necessarily be at our discretion to decide,” Carroll said. “We’re trying to gather the information by socializing and getting this information out there to bring back to the Executive Facilities Committee and ultimately to the president of the Board of Trustees.”

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Geology professor Mark Steltenpohl spoke at the forum for the Central Classroom Facility Monday, Oct. 8.

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DUI Arrests: Oct. 3–Oct. 9 ■ Yeasive Ware, 34, Opelika Jones Street and Martin Luther King Drive; Oct. 3, 12:20 p.m. ■ Clayton Robinson, 29, Auburn Lege Street and Devall Drive; Oct. 4, 12:12 a.m. ■ Alexander Hand Jr., 22, Birmingham South College Street; Oct. 5, 11:27 p.m. ■ Emily Fant, 39, Chelsea Ford Avenue and South College Street; Oct. 6, 6:41 a.m. ■ Bradley Adams, 19, Trussville Wire Road and CDV Extension; Oct. 7, 12:03 a.m. ■ Megan Manning, 21, Montgomery South College Street and East Thach Avenue; Oct. 7, 12:39 a.m. ■ Darrol Lindsey, 53, Columbus, Ga. East Glenn Avenue and East University Drive; Oct. 9, 3:36 p.m.

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Crime Reports for Oct. 3 – Oct. 9, 2012 Oct. 3 — Dekalb Street Third-degree theft of U.S. currency between 7 and 11 a.m.

Oct. 6 — W. Magnolia Avenue Third-degree assault between 1 and 1:30 a.m.

Oct. 4 — North Cedarbrook Drive Left the scene of an accident between 2:25 and 2:33 p.m.

Oct. 6 — LCSO Third-degree assault at 11:17 a.m.

Oct. 4 — North Gay Street Third-degree burglary of shotgun, rifles, television and compound bow between 7:10 and 9:20 p.m. Oct. 5 — East University Drive Harassment report Oct. 5–6 — Aspen Heights Lane Auto breaking and entering at 2 p.m. Oct. 5 and 10 a.m. Oct. 6 Oct. 6 — Dean Road Harassment report

Oct. 8 — Kurt Circle Third-degree assault at 2:14 p.m. Oct. 8 — Biggio Drive Second-degree theft of wallet, debit card and ID card between 6:15 and 8:30 p.m.

Oct. 9 — Britnee Court Third-degree burglary of Lenovo laptop computer, video games and Xbox between 9:20 and 9:25 p.m. Oct. 9 — Lee Road 12 Third-degree burglary of DVD’s, videos and U.S. currency between 7 p.m. and 11:55 p.m. Oct. 9 — Harper Avenue Third-degree burglary of U.S. currency betwen 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Oct. 8 — Williams Avenue Discharged firearm into unoccupied dwelling between 8:55 and 9 a.m.

— Reports provided by Auburn Department of Public Safety

Oct. 9 — N. Ross Street Left the scene of an accident between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

Cater Hall turns pink for breast cancer awareness Becky Hardy Campus Reporter

Zeta Tau Alpha sorority illuminated the hearts of attendees along with various spots in Auburns campus Thursday, Oct. 4 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. “We came to this event to give back to the community and show that we’re trying to give back to a great cause,” said Lindsay Gerber, ZTA member and senior in communications. Cater Hall, Samford Hall and the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art were lit pink in support of the cause. “I think it’s really important to find answers because finding cures to breast cancer can help lead to finding cures for other cancers,” said Courtney Gray, ZTA member and senior in marketing. “It not only helps women who’ve suffered from breast cancer, but every other person who’s suffered from cancer.” Karla Simmons, two-time breast cancer survivor and assistant professor for the college of human sciences, was the first to share her story. “Every year I come back because I want to tell the same story,” Simmons said. In 2006, Simmons was diagnosed with breast cancer. She found her first lump through a selfexam. “I am absolutely thrilled that someone will hear me and do the self-exam and find something, and they will be cured of cancer,” Simmons said. Simmons stressed the importance of self-exams. “I believe that knowing your body and self-exams saved my life,” Simmons said. “Every month there is another girl that is being affected by breast cancer with someone in his or her life.”

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“I was out on the sidewalk myself, and I watched drivers getting on and off the buses for breaks,” McConnell said. “I even asked some of the drivers what they were doing, and there were drivers specifically there for break relief.” Young said what McConnell saw was not representative of a normal working day. “They do not give us breaks all the time,” Young said. “Sometimes people work all day and don’t get a break. They were just doing that to cover things up. People don’t get that all the time. As a matter of fact, on Mell Street where she didn’t see, a lot of people didn’t get breaks or lunch.”

Gerber said breast cancer has affected her through a good friend. “My best friend’s mom, when I was growing up, had breast cancer, and it was really hard for her, so we took her in,” Gerber said. “Her mother survived, but it was still really hard for everyone.” Linda Maxwell-Evans, breast cancer survivor and director of employee relations at Auburn, received her news shortly after the passing of her father from lung cancer in 2008. Cancer runs in Maxwell-Evans’ family. “I was upset, but I wasn’t shocked,” MaxwellEvans said. Maxwell-Evans’ advice to women struggling through cancer treatment is simple and borrowed from a famous American rapper. “I often thought of the words of Tupac Shakur, ‘I know it seems hard sometimes, but remember one thing. Through every dark night, there is a bright day after that,’” Maxwell-Evans said. “So no matter how hard it gets, stick your chest out and deal with it. And that is what I decided to do.” Pat Abrams, breast cancer survivor and mother of a current ZTA member, did not realize the philanthropy work she was doing through her daughter would so greatly impact her life. “The color pink took on a whole new meaning,” Abrams said. “My husband wore his pink shirt to each of my six rounds of chemotherapy.” Advice given throughout the night was that self-examinations are the most important thing a woman can do. “I encourage you to do your shower-check and inform your doctor if anything looks different or something doesn’t feel right,” Abrams

Auburn became involved when a written declaration from Groome employees was sent both to Auburn City Councilman Arthur Dowdell and Bob Ritenbaugh, Auburn’s vice president of auxiliary services. “I’m doing some investigation,” Ritenbaugh said. “They’ve expressed some frustration with the management Groome is giving them, so we’re going to investigate.” Auburn is now in discussion with Groome Transportation management about the contract between the two organizations. “ We’re sti l l w orkin g through some of these issues,” said Groome attorney Jared Churchill. “We want to make sure we do right by everyone.

We have a contractual obligation to Auburn and their students, and we want to make sure we meet those, but at the same time, we want to make sure our employees are satisfied and continue to work in conditions that are good for them.” Young said she hopes Groome will address problems such as unpaid overtime hours and insurance. “Every time I apply for my insurance I never qualify, but, in the contract, if you’re a hired full-time employee you’re supposed to get everything,” Young said. “I ain’t got nothing out of that. I haven’t had holiday pay or sick day pay.” McConnell said increasing employee benefits would

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Students gather at the steps of Cater Hall. The building was lit pink to support breast cancer awareness.

said. Simmons offered her time to talk with anyone struggling with breast cancer affecting a family or friend. “I’m in Spidle—room 363,” Simmons said. “You can come and cry or be mad, or whatever. I’ve been through that, and I certainly want to be there for you.” ZTA sorority also participates in other fundraising events throughout the year, such as Opelika Walk for the Cure and Race for the Cure in Birmingham. In the spring, ZTA will hold its annual philanthropy event, called Big Man on Campus. be relatively easy, but did not want to address the issue of overtime pay. Transit driver Omar Muhammad said he often logs about 55 hours a week, and he hasn’t received overtime since March 1. Young said another area of concern was Groome’s treatment of Clarence Cobb, former general manager of Auburn’s transit drivers. “Mr. Cobb, the man they just fired, he was standing up for us, and he doesn’t even really know the reason he got fired,” Young said. “To my knowledge, Mr. Groome wanted to take more things from us, and he told (Cobb) that he was sensitive, meaning he was feeling sorry for the employees.”

“Big Man on Campus is our biggest fundraiser of the year,” Gray said. The sorority was able to raise $41,000 last year, Gray said. “We raise the most amount of money in Alabama,” Gerber said. “And we beat Alabama every year.” Simmons said after surviving cancer two times, she is positive of her purpose in life. “As long as I am still breathing and still on this earth, I will do whatever it takes to raise money, so that not only breast cancer, but cancer in general, can take a leap and be gone forever,” Simmons said.

Cobb said Alabama’s atwill employment law allowed Groome to fire him without telling him why, but he thought it might be due to his sympathy for Groome employees. Churchill, however, said Cobb was removed from his office for different reasons, though he did not want to comment on specifics. Young said many of the transit drivers were disappointed when Cobb was replaced. “I was very concerned,” Young said. “I’ve known him for over 12 years. He’s like a father figure to me, and I know he’s a man of honesty, and he always fought for us and stood up for us no matter what. We feel like our backbone’s been

taken away from us.” Though Cobb left Groome about two weeks ago, Young said his absence wasn’t the cause of the drivers’ petition. “That’s still not why we’re standing up for our rights,” Young said. “We miss him, and we had a lot of respect for him, but we’re standing up for ourselves. We’re standing up because we’re tired of feeling like they’re pissing on our head and telling us it’s raining.” Young said a lot of drivers were nervous about confronting Groome, but she hopes to see results soon. “There’s a lot of people who love that job,” Young said. “They don’t want to lose that job, but sometimes you have to do what you have to do to survive.”

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Army ROTC cadets found an extra-large uniform for Aubie during a special combat lab. During the lab, cadets practiced with grenades and claymores donated by Fort Benning.

Army ROTC training labs simulate real-life combat Hayley Blair Campus Editor

G.I. Jobs magazine has recently named Auburn one of the top military-friendly schools in the nation. “I think it’s just the Southern environment,” said Scott Luis, senior in political science. “Almost everyone knows a friend or family member in the military, and I’ve just been welcomed by everybody. “I’ve had people come up and say, ‘thank you for your service,’ and every time I go to the Student Center somebody says it. It’s just such a great environment, and it encourages people.” Katelyn Reed, senior in English, said participating in Auburn’s ROTC program is an honor for all the cadets. “Participating in Army ROTC provides students with unique experiences,” Reed said. “Army cadets get to travel to different posts and train with equipment and weapons reserved for soldiers. It is a privilege to work with the same thing that our troops overseas are. The cadets understand the reality of it and always take training

seriously.” Maya Nguyen, sophomore in communication, said the most important part of ROTC is the Leadership Development Assessment Course. “It’s 28 days of training after your junior year and it essentially decides your future in the Army,” Nguyen said. “How you do in LDAC, plus your GPA, plus your physical training score is what decides whether you’re in active duty or the reserves.” In order to prepare for the LDAC camp, Nguyen said the AROTC hosts lab sessions every Wednesday so cadets can get practical experience. “What we do for lab depends on the seniors who train us,” Nguyen said. “(The grenade assault course) is one of the funner labs. We also do land nav a lot. They give us a direction and a distance, and we have to go find these triangular numbers in the woods. It’s really important for camp, so we do it a lot.” Reed said for the grenade lab they use equipment allotted to the AROTC by Fort Benning. “This is a special lab because we’re

using live grenades at some of the stations,” Reed said. “We’re allotted so many, so we have to use them up. We’re not going to lose trees, though. They’re training grenades, so they’ll go off, and if you held onto it with hand, it’s like a grenade version of holding a sparkler too long. It will spark, and it will hurt very badly, but they don’t blow things up.” As part of the training, cadets learned to throw grenades from standing and kneeling positions, and they also raided a makeshift bunker made of wood. “You’ll see in movies there’ll be a big concrete dome, and it’ll have like a machine gun in it, so we learn to properly clear it by throwing a grenade with a bunker assault team,” Luis said. Luis and Reed are two of the seniors in charge of organizing these labs. “We get jobs once we’re a senior, and there’s five of us who are training the freshmen and five who train the sophomores,” Luis said. “We all got here because we like to teach. We’re

Harris Center donated, provides outreach research, internships Chandler Jones Writer

Auburn University received the grand donation of the Harris Early Learning Center in Birmingham to fund outreach research and student internship possibilities for the college of human sciences. The $6.4 million center provides childcare in an advanced facility accommodating 200 children, ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The university association began in 1994 when Elmer Harris, an Auburn alumnus and president of Alabama Power Company from 19892001, invited Auburn’s human development and family studies department to participate in the center’s creation. The current co-directors are Auburn faculty members. They administer the facility and have for its entire 17-year history. The facility is equipped with an observation room and an apartment for overnight stay for people engaged in extended study. It provides internships for HDFS students and opens avenues to potential careers. “What was a state-of-theart facility when it was built and continues to be a leadingedge kind of facility, it is quite a remarkable building,” said Joe Pittman, head of the department of HDFS. “It has highquality care, highly educated staff and just a really excel-

lent partnership between Auburn and the city of Birmingham. From what I gather, it is a place people want to get their kids.” The facility is home to research like peer-to-peer tests and observational studies. The research gauges social competence and behavioral affects within children. “Social development is about how kids develop emotionally and interpersonally in the context of relationships with peers and teachers,” Pittman said. Brian Vaughn, professor in the college of human sciences, has been conducting an ongoing study of social development in young children. “It’s a not-for-profit organization, and one of the goals within that was to participate and initiate leading-edge research on infants and young children in care, with the ultimate goal to advance understanding and development, but also provide a framework for improving the quality for service delivery,” Vaughn said. Vaughn is trained in child psychology and development. “My work in Birmingham initially started with trying to characterize what it meant to be a socially competent preschool kid,” Vaughn said. “That evolved to studies of friendship. The bulk of my research initially was devoted to finding a valid way of assessing what it

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Quote It has high-quality care, highly educated staff and just a really excellent partnership between Auburn and the city of Birmingham.” —Joe Pittman Department head of HDFS

means to be a socially competent 3-to-5-year-old kid.” Vaughn’s research led to a examination model of determining social competence using a hierarchical structure based off three domains: peer acceptance, children’s social engagement or the frequency of social interaction, and then comparisons of behaviors based on a similarity index. “The very young child is assembling a set of skills and some products of those skills at an early age that actually support their integration and interaction as they get older,” said Vaughn. “Once established, this social competence quality changes in the sense that kids get more skilled as they get older, but that doesn’t change the relations among the various factors or domains.”

all trainers because they thought we’d be good teachers, and we enjoy dealing with the underclassmen, so I’ll stay here until six of someone wants to stay and learn more. It just depends on the needs of the people you’re training.” Nguyen said the equipment used during the labs makes the experience as true-to-life as possible, and the uniforms they wear are the same as they would wear on active duty in the military. “We have our ammo pouch, but we don’t have any ammo, so usually it holds our Starburst and Skittles for land nav when you get bored,” Nguyen said. “We also use our ranger beads for land nav. You pull one bead every hundred meters to help you keep track of how far you’ve gone.” Nguyen said the Army uniform is a lot more practical than everyday clothes, so she likes being able to wear it on lab days. “There are a lot of pockets,” Nguyen said. “I love Wednesdays because my keys go here, and I don’t have to dig in my backpack for them. There’s even a

pocket in the hat.” Luis said the cadets usually carry plastic rifles as well. “The fake weapons we usually have out,” Luis said. “We almost always do that in any sort of tactics because you’ll always be carrying a weapon when you’re doing stuff like this.” The activities and classes are difficult, but Reed said they also bring AROTC members closer together. “These kids work really hard, and you have to maintain your GPA to be on active duty status with the Army these days,” Reed said. “They have PT (physical training) every morning for an hour and a half, and they have classes. It takes a lot out of you because you’re competing with each other, but you also have to be good friends.” Reed said AROTC members will continue to follow four major principles as they continue their training. “It is important that the Auburn campus knows what Army ROTC is all about: hard work, academics, physical training and brotherhood,” Reed said.

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We love to root for the underdog; to root for those who stand up against seemingly impossible odds. At The Plainsman, we have a special place in our hearts for anyone who fights for their right to be heard. Since the middle of the 2012 spring semester, employees of Groome Transportation, the company contracted to run Tiger Tranist, have allegedly suffered under unethical and unfair business practices. Drivers have reported wage cuts, lack of proper benefits and unnecessarily long working hours with no overtime. Although Groome has not admitted to the absence of benefits and wage cuts, it did admit to not paying overtime wages. In a Plainsman article, published Thursday, June 28, Groome said the cut in overtime is a result of the current economic and business climate.

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dates to go up, above and beyond to show why the student body should pay attention to the homecoming queen race. They need to explain why the “Average Joe” student needs to be invested in their platform. Once selected, the future crown-holder needs to publicize her progress throughout the school year. It seems as though there is a lot of attention given to the newly crowned winner the week after homecoming, and then it is as if Miss Homecoming completely disappears, because we hear nothing about her until the next school year, when it is time to vote again. Until one of these ladies really stands out to me, I will blend into the mass of Auburn students who show no interest. I will do my best to avoid the Concourse, but if I’m unlucky, I’ll pull out my phone, keep my head down and avoid eye contact, and homecoming season will be over before I know it.

Recently, I was waiting in a queue at a grocery store counter, when the person standing behind me chose to start a conversation. It started out something like this: Him: “Where are you from?” Me: “I am from X,” (where X is my birth country.) Having been routinely asked this question by every Tom, Dick and Harry, I already knew where this conversation was going. Him: “What brought you to the U.S.?” Me: “I go to school at Auburn.” Him: “Are you going back to your country after school?” I could already notice a hint of contempt in his eyes, betrayed by his upper lip folded up on one side. I replied anyway. Me: “I am not sure. I may choose to work here for a while before I decide if I want to stay back.” Him: “That is one American job lost to a foreigner.” At this point, I didn’t know how to reply. I tried to give him a wry smile; thankfully, the awkward situation was diffused as my turn came up at the counter. I paid for my stuff at the counter and left hurriedly. The American South is known for its amiable people, soulful food, country music and football craze, which is why many people from across the world who initially arrived here for better opportunities in life, such as education or job, eventually decide to call this their home, raise a family and remain productive citizens of this society. However, there is a small, yet non-negligible, fraction of people here that considers foreigners as the root cause of all problems plaguing them and their brethren, starting from unemployment, strained health care system, higher crime rates, rising deficit, higher taxes and commodity prices, right down to practicing their religion freely. To such people, I’d like to say the following: Come on folks, are you serious? Get a life! This is the 21st century where the world is getting flatter with each passing day. We are operating in a global economy where the creative, competent and resourceful get to make the most of their lives and build the best societies around them. So the next time you see a xenophobe ridiculing a foreigner or expressing anguish over foreigners stealing American jobs, remind him or her that America is a land of immigrants and occupies a preeminent position in the world, much to the credit of many generations of immigrant families. If America has to sustain this position, she has to embrace foreigners and the diversity they bring with them, rather than fear or alienate them.

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We think not receiving overtime pay, which is against the law in the state of Alabama, is enough reason alone to justify a strike. In fact, we want to encourage the drivers to continue picketing if their demands are not met. Fighting for well-deserved benefits is more important than some college kids finding a ride to school. If the small-scale picketing is not effective, you have our support to move on to an all-out stoppage of work. Make your voices loud and your message clear. Do not be stop until you are treated fairly and ethically. The dismal nature of the current economic and business climate does not give any employers the right to treat their employees like they don’t matter. Ridiculous rules and arbitrary policies only demean employees and make employers look cruel. This is a time when we should be help-

ing each other, not sacrificing wages for the sake of profit. We want to extend a pledge of solidarity to the Tiger Transit drivers taking a stand. We admire you and what you are trying to accomplish. You, along with anyone else who refuses to be subject to unfair work practices, embody what makes America a truly free country. Don’t worry about the students. We have your back. We appreciate all the hard work you have done to get us to school and back every day; we appreciate you taking us home when we’ve had a little too much to drink. You are part of the infrastructure that keeps this great university running, and you have earned all our respect. As long as we are students here, we will never take for granted all your hard work and dedication to the students.

Letter to the Editor

Miss Homecoming, no one cares about you With almost half of this football season under wraps, we are inching closer and closer to one the most talked-about football games of the season: homecoming. This game is a time for former Auburn students to come back to the Plains to reconnect with old friends, and a time for current students to create new memories by enjoying all the festivities that accompany this week. Growing up in the Opelika/Auburn area, I have watched the flocks of Tiger fans crowd Jordan-Hare for an exciting football game we are sure to win. As we watch our athletes play their hearts out on the field, students also watch another competition: the homecoming queen race. The pomp and circumstance of homecoming week is fun, but I do not truly understand or value the Miss Homecoming aspect. Some might argue that the Miss Homecoming race is the most important part of the homecoming festivities, but I beg to differ. All the hype has me wondering, “Who really cares about Miss Homecoming?”

This may seem insensitive, but if you aren’t in a sorority or if you do not personally know the Miss Homecoming candidates, who is paying attention? Most students do not go out of their way to learn about the candidates or their platforms. During homecoming week, most students infamously avoid the Concourse to avoid being bombarded by Miss Homecoming candidates and their sisters wearing brightly colored T-shirts, giving out trivial goodies. For the person not lucky enough to avoid the Concourse, he follows the simple rules to avoid being bothered: pull out his phone, keep his head down and avoid all eye contact at all costs. Sadly, after all the candidates’ arduous efforts, most students will not even vote. I am not saying we need to get rid of the Miss Homecoming competition, because doing so would rid Auburn of an engraved tradition. Miss Homecoming candidates do, however, need to be mindful that the majority of the student body does not give a crap about them. I urge all of this year’s Miss Homecoming candi-

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Venezuela election reminder of how bad it could be Sometimes, we as a nation forget just how exceptional the United States is, especially in the midst of election season. Americans often gripe about the mudslinging, media bias, dishonesty, attempts to deter voters and other negative aspects of elections. And yes, those things do happen. And no, they shouldn’t. But, it would behoove us to remember that it could be worse— much worse. On Oct. 7, Venezuela held a national election. Not known for being a particularly democratic country, Venezuela has been run by President Hugo Chavez for more than 13 years. Chavez’s party is the United Socialist Party, and Chavez has earnestly pursued a socialist agenda throughout his term. As man who loves power, Chavez attempted a coup in 1992, was elected in 1996, passed a referendum in 2006 that abolished term limits and has stated his intention to reThe Editorial Board

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main in office until 2031. Howe ver, Henri qu e Capriles Randonski and the Democratic Unity Coalition challenged Chavez in the election. Capriles was seen as one of the few serious challengers to Chavez’s power, but Capriles himself faced massive challenges in the electoral system, as was reported in The Economist last week. First, Chavez has a strong grip on national institutions and media outlets. According to the Wall Street Journal, Venezuelan television channels were often strong-armed by the government into broadcasting Chavez’s messages for an average of 43 minutes per day. However, election laws limited Capriles to one threeminute recording per day. Government buildings and websites, though required to be free of election propaganda, were frequently covered with pro-Chavez materials. Second, Chavez also exert-

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ed power over any voters that he could possibly control. For example, the two million plus government workers in Venezuela were all required to inform their employer (that is, Chavez) where they would cast their signed and thumbprinted ballot. In other words, government workers were required to describe where their ballot could be found, allowing the government to potentially sift through ballots and determine if they voted against their boss. While Capriles and his party sought to assure voters their vote would be anonymous, The Economist correctly predicted the threat of non-anonymity would likely dissuade some voters. Furthermore, as the Wall Street Journal reported, government workers who expressed intent to vote for Capriles were in many cases reprimanded by their superiors and told they would lose their jobs.

Finally, Capriles faced violence at many of his campaign rallies. Rocks were thrown at the candidate’s car, and other vehicles were looted and set on fire. Such violence was planned by pro-Chavez groups and then blamed by local officials on Capriles. Obviously, as the Democratic Unity Coalition’s secretary-general said prior to the election, the Venezuelan elections are free, but they are certainly not fair. This fact likely played a non-trivial role in Capriles’ defeat Sunday. The differences between the United States and Venezuela are striking and obvious. In our nation’s election process, Mitt Romney is not unfairly restricted from television ads, and in fact, he can gain a great deal of press on a daily basis. We do not see Obama’s “Forward” logo plastered over the White House website. We do not see voter anonymity being potentially revoked. Mitt

Romney is not assaulted when he makes a campaign rally, but rather enjoys Secret Service protection. I hope you see the contrast between the two countries. One allows open criticism of and opposition to the sitting executive, while the other attempted to tilt the elections to help ensure an incumbent victory. American elections are truly exceptional. Candidates are allowed unparalleled freedom and protection. While the line between candidate and officeholder can be blurry, it still exists. And, while offensive and a turn-off to Americans, the campaign mud slinging remains relatively calm when compared to other nations. Our transition process is even more extraordinary. In the history of our nation, we have never experienced an overthrow of the government. Every four or eight years, there is a peaceful transition of exec-

utive power. Term limits are respected (and, with the exception of FDR, were obeyed even when they constituted mere tradition). The winning candidate is allowed to take office and is actually accompanied by the former president to the inauguration. These facets of our transition process are commonplace in America, but are rarely fully implemented in other parts of the world. So, next time you are tempted to criticize the election cycle, remember that it could be much worse. You have a reprisal-free, legitimate choice between candidates, and the choice is yours and yours alone. While our election cycles can become tiresome and muddy, at least here in the States, our process is both free and fair—further proof of American exceptionalism. Caleb Wolanek Junior Political Science

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Songwriter explores her own ‘Wide Open Spaces’ as a solo act

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Gibson will be performing at the Sundilla music series this season.

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Singer/songwriter Susan Gibson is a well-known writer in musician circles, as well as among pop listeners for her 1998 Dixie Chicks hit “Wide Open Spaces.”

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The Dixie Chicks can attest to songwriter Susan Gibson’s talent. The popular country group took her “Wide Open Spaces” to the top of the charts for four weeks in 1998. Now, Gibson is coming to Auburn to showcase material herself. The Sundilla music series provides a forum for up-andcoming folk and bluegrass artists to perform in front of a live audience. “I love performing there,”

said Dave Potts, local singer/ songwriter who played at Sundilla this past summer and recorded a live CD. “In a bar, people are there to talk to their friends and hang out, so you really have to convince them to listen to your music,” he said. “But at Sundilla, they come just to listen to music, so they’re there for you already, so it’s a lot easier to connect to the audience and tell them the stories behind your songs.” Potts praised the type of artists brought in by Sundilla. “A lot of the artists that

Sundilla brings in most people don’t know of,” he said. “There’s people like Eric Taylor and David Wilcox; lots of people that no one would know their names, but if you’re in the scene, they’re great.” Gibson began making music in 1997, but she said music has always been a part of her life. “I grew up singing all the time in choirs, and I started playing guitar when I was a senior in high school,” Gibson said. “I started writing when I was a freshman in college, just kind of doing it recreationally

and performing at open mics and that sort of thing.” Singers such as Melissa Etheridge and Natalie Merchant influenced Gibson’s music. “I started writing after listening to some of what I would call contemporary folk singers,” she said. “At first I was learning and playing songs that I could emulate before I really got into acoustic-type music.” Bailey Jones, volunteer at Sundilla since 1998, is in charge of booking artists. “I saw her (Gibson) at the Folk Alliance Conference and was very impressed,” Jones said. “I made a point to introduce myself to her and to her agent; not long after that I got an email from her agent.” Booking a show, however, is a long process. “We actually finalized the booking of this show in August 2011, and she’ll finally take the

stage in October 2012,” Jones said. “I really am excited (to perform in Auburn),” Gibson said. “I really, really am; I’ve only been to Auburn one other time last spring, and we played at a really cool bookstore.” Gibson said Sundilla’s repuation enticed her into coming. “They’re such a reputable house concert that have been steadily on our radar for a long time and have probably been pretty steadily booked,” Gibson said. “I know they do a really good job over there — we’ve known about them probably for longer than they’ve known about me.” The adventure aspect is something Gibson said she loves about touring. “One of my favorite things about performing and about the travel is not knowing what you’re getting into and getting to be surprised every day

when you go to work,” she said. “I love playing in a venue that is geared for songwriters — it’s so effortless; you just go in there and the people, they might not know who I am, but they like listening to songwriters, they like listening to the stories and they give you all the energy that you put out there and more.” The first Sundilla concert was in July 1993. “In early 1996, the series found a permanent home at the AUUF, which offered their space for no charge,” Jones said. “They still let us use it for free and that’s crucial for us; we are a nonprofit series, so every dime that comes in the door goes straight to that night’s performer.” Jones said it is great working with the performers. “I’ve been lucky enough to see her twice before, and it will be good to see her performing for an audience that has never heard her before,” Jones said. “So many of them have become much more than performers — they’re friends, and we’re always getting to hear great music that you really can’t hear anywhere else.” Jones said Sundilla is always looking for more volunteers. “We have volunteers helping with unloading, setting up, hanging posters around town,” she said. “In the end, all of our volunteers do a little bit of everything, a little of whatever it takes to pull off a concert.” AUUF is located at 450 Thach Ave., and the price of admission is $12.

Dining and wine ‘On the Tracks’ Sydney Callis Community Reporter

Historic Downtown Opelika is bringing music, vendors and food and wine tasting to the streets for a night of elegant fun for the 14th biannual On the Tracks event. Pam Powers-Smith, director of Opelika Main Street Inc., said the group has found a good formula when it comes to the event from planning the last 13 On the Tracks events, and because of that, the public continues to attend. “I think it is just really different,” Powers-Smith said. “I just don’t think there’s anything else in the area that’s similar. I think people enjoy being outside in the fall and running into people they know.” Located in historic downtown Opelika at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Eighth Street, the event features live music, food and wine tasting and local vendors, said Powers-Smith.

“We have live bands set up outside,” she said. “We have a bar set up outside, and then you can also do the trail, which includes food tastings and wine tastings.” Some of the outdoor vendors participating in the event include Ariccia, Jane Sweet Jane, Maestro 2300, Wilton’s Catering and Kiss My Sass. Dine-in restaurants in the area that are participating include Jefferson’s, Irish Bred Pub, Ma Fia’s, Jimmy’s and Café 123. Powers-Smith said the event provides a great atmosphere for socializing and eating and drinking good food. “It’s just a really great night to visit with their friends,” Powers-Smith said. “Typically, people make new friends that night because it’s such a great atmosphere and the people are just kind of hanging out and enjoying themselves.” There will be vendors to buy food and drinks from along

with the restaurants in downtown Opelika that are open for the event. “It’s an outdoor event, but if you want to sit down inside and enjoy a meal you can go into the restaurants,” PowersSmith said. “We have a little something for everybody because some people don’t want to walk around all night. Some people love being outside and talking to people, so they’ll do the trail all night long. There’s options for everyone.” Powers-Smith said the streets are blocked off in a horseshoe-shape during the event. She said the trail includes the outdoor vendors as well as the restaurants. Café 123, Jimmy’s and Ma Fia’s are some of the restaurants in downtown Opelika that are open for people who want to sit and dine in during the event. To purchase tickets before

the event, visit OntheTracks. org or call 334-737-1474. There are two types of tickets available. For $5 admission, people can have entry to the downtown blocked area. The $25 dollar tickets encompass all the tastings inside the stores. “You can get tickets the night of the event, but we always sell out,” Powers-Smith said. “So I always recommend you get here early. “ Musicians Destiny Brown and Funk N’ Wagnols will be performing live during the event. Powers-Smith said Brown and Funk N Wagnols will be playing different areas during the event and both are great musicians that are a good fit for the event. “It’s a really nice, relaxed, casual good time,” she said. “People really just seem to enjoy the event. The atmosphere is nothing like any other event in Auburn or Opelika.”

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On the Tracks will feature live music, wine tasting and catered food from many local restaurants, all for patrons to enjoy in the historic railroad district.

OLLI brownbaggers chat over lunch on Cuban Missile Crisis Sydney Callis Community Reporter

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn University, or OLLI at Auburn, is looking back to a time when tensions were high and the threat of nuclear war hung over the head of all Americans. Its next Brown Bag program event will be Monday, Oct. 17 at noon and will feature a lecture commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Cuban missile crisis. A Brown Bag program event is an opportunity for OLLI at Auburn members and the general public to bring a lunch and listen to a noontime lecture, said Linda Shook, OLLI at Auburn coordinator. OLLI at Auburn offers two Brown Bag programs each semester. “It is always important to contemplate important milestones in history, and clearly

the Cuban Missile Crisis is one of these special markers in history,” Shook said. “On Oct. 22, 1962, the relationship between Cuba and the United States changed, and it continues to impact our relationship.” The lecture, which will be held in the Lexington Hotel’s ballroom, provides an opportunity to learn more about the details surrounding the Cuban Missile Crisis, Russian and U.S. relations and negotiations and the role of nuclear weapons. John Neubauer, member of OLLI who also teaches an OLLI class on financial planning, said he experienced the impact of the Cuban Missile Crisis in his life. “I am a retired Air Force fighter pilot, and my assignments and training were affected a lot by the Cold War,” Neubauer said. “The Cuban Missile Crisis played a signif-

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icant role in shaping the Cold War relationship between the U.S. and Soviets and many world events during the next 28 years.” Neubauer said he is looking

forward to hearing James Nathan, the lecturer for the event, speak about his insights on how the negotiations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union transpired.

Nathan, a professor at Auburn University at Montgomery is the author of several books about U.S. foreign policy. Two of his books are “Anatomy of the Cuban Missile Crisis” and “The Cuban Missile Crisis Revisited.” The lecture provides an opportunity to learn about the past and possibly apply it to future situations, Shook said. “Understanding the facts about what occurred will help us understand our current status with Cuba,” Shook said. “Hopefully, it will also provide us with the opportunity to contemplate our future with better understanding.” Neubauer said he recommends arriving early because there is limited seating in the ballroom. “It should be a very educational and interesting lecture,” Neubauer said. “The speaker is

very accomplished.” Because of the age of a majority of OLLI at Auburn members, Shook said the topic holds a great deal of interest for them. However, this event is not restricted to just OLLI at Auburn members. “Since many of our members were young adults during the early 1960s, they are especially interested in the history of Cuba in relation to our country,” Shook said. “Anyone in the community that wants to learn more about and reflect on this topic is welcome to attend.” No reservations or tickets are required to attend the lecture, and Shook said the ballroom holds about 200 people. “Folks of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to attend,” Shook said. “It is a great way to share lifelong learning with the community.”

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Iconic College Street hotel to be razed, re-energized Heart of Auburn Inn and Suites prepares to close Zeke Turrentine COMMUNITY EDITOR

An iconic Auburn landmark of more than 50 years will soon appear much different to drivers coming into downtown from South College Street, though its name will still be a part of its replacement. The Heart of Auburn Inn and Suites will be officially closed Dec. 16 and will make way for a shopping center anchored by a CVS, said Mike Landers, the hotel’s assistant manager.

A sign under the marquee for Fine Garden, a Chinese restaurant operating in the same complex, says Birmingham’s Orange Development Inc. will convert the property into a 17,000-square foot shopping center based around the CVS called “The Shoppes at The Heart of Auburn.” The center will consist of two buildings separated by a private drive. The north building will host CVS, while the south building will be home to retail shops and restaurants, according to Auburn director of planning Forrest E. Cotten. The property was sold to CVS approximately three weeks ago by Arvind Patel, the hotel’s owner, who owns several area hotels, such as the

Lexington Inn by South College Street and East University Drive. The War Eagle Reader said the Heart of Auburn Inn and Suites opened in 1961 as one of the few lodging options in the city and continued to rack up visitors, particularly for football season, for more than 40 years. The story recounted the classic Auburn football tale in which Pat Sullivan and his parents watched his Heisman ceremony in 1971 on a television at the old hotel. “My parents had come down to hear the announcement,” Sullivan said to Kenny Smith of the War Eagle Reader. “Our TV went on the blink, so we had to go rent a room at the Heart of Auburn.”

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AuburnArt’s ‘Artist Search’ contest looks for The Plains’ next Southern-style Picasso Nathan Simone Online Editor

A brilliant and talented artist may be in our midst, but until now, the possibility of large-scale recognition has escaped his or her work. Downtown gallery and store Auburn Art is holding an artist search contest for “the next great feature artisan,” according to a press release sent out Wednesday, Sept. 26. The contest began Monday, Oct. 1 and will continue to accept submissions until Monday, Oct. 22. Cliff Hare, owner of Auburn Art, said the contest is not limited to students, and artists may submit their artwork by either posting an image to Auburn Art Facebook page or bringing their artwork into the store. “Anyone can bring their art into the store for submission,” Hare said. “We just prefer digital files because it’s easier to round up everyone’s submissions.” Artists may submit their artwork for review in three categories: “All Artists, All In,” which will be composed of any Auburn artwork, “Southern

by the Grace of Art,” in which all Southern pieces will be accepted, and “Tradition Never Dies,” which will be a tribute to the “majestic and timeless nature of trees in the South.” Artists are allowed to submit up to fifteen entries total, with no more than five in each category. From Monday, Oct. 22 to Monday, Oct. 29, anyone will be able to vote on their favorite pieces via Auburn Art’s Facebook and Twitter pages. Five finalists will be decided by the highest number of Twitter and Facebook votes by Tuesday Oct. 29 and will have the opportunity to showcase and sell their artwork in Auburn Art’s Southern Art Show at the store Nov. 16–17. A panel of three judges will then vote from Monday, Oct. 29 to Thursday, Nov. 1 to choose an overall winner from the five finalists. The winner will receive a cash prize and will have his or her work featured online and at the Auburn Art store. Hare said the judges haven’t agreed on an exact cash prize yet, but that it will be approximately $100.

Judges on the panel include Cliff Hare, owner of AuburnArt and avid photographer; Kevin Smith, professor of visual communication at Auburn University; and Molly McDonald, owner of The Darling Dog Portrait Company. McDonald spoke of her passion for art, giving a taste of the value the judges see in helping new art succeed in Auburn. “The pressure to create something (clients) would be proud to hang in their home pushed me to tread new waters,” McDonald said. “The whole business was accidentally born when I went outside my normal comfort zone of portraiture for two friends that also have a very artistic taste.” The five finalists and overall winner will be announced Friday, Nov. 2 via Facebook and Twitter, and they will showcase their work at the Southern Art Show. To submit a work online or view the official rules, visit Auburn Art’s Facebook page at facebook.com/auburnart or share a photo with its Twitter account @AuburnArt.

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Jason Crane, self-described ‘hobo poet’, returns to Auburn for Gnu’s Room poetry reading and to work on new book Zeke Turrentine COMMUNITY EDITOR

Auburn’s “come here once and fall in love” atmosphere has been discovered by newcomers for generations. Jason Crane jumped on the bandwagon after his summer visit and is already planning a return this Friday, Oct. 12. Crane, a 39-year-old Massachusetts-born interviewer and poet, visited Auburn in July on his “Jazz or Bust” tour and said he fell in love with it. The Gnu’s Room welcomes him back Friday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. for a poetry reading. “I came to Auburn this summer having never been here before,” Crane said. “I didn’t really know anything about Auburn at all. It took less than a day to realize this was someplace I wanted to come back to. The people, the environ-

ment, the pace of life — they all make Auburn a very special place.” Crane hosted the online show “The Jazz Session,” of which he has produced more than 400 episodes since 2007. The show features in-depth interviews with some of jazz’s most respected contemporary names, such as Sonny Rollins, Marian McPartland and Vijay Iyner. His “Jazz or Bust” tour ran from June through September and saw him travel the country, and even Canada, as he found jazz artists to interview in their hometowns as well as venues where he could hold poetry readings. The tour was well-received by music critics, drawing coverage from NPR, the Village Voice and countless local blogs and papers.

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hearing him read last time should not miss their second opportunity.” Crane called an end to the “The Jazz Session” in September after five years and more than two million downloads. He said he’s going to Santa Fe, N.M. later this month to spend time meditating at a Zen Buddhist center, after which he’d like to return to Auburn and work on a book about his travels, which will include his recent tour and his experiences living all over the U.S. and Japan. All 400 plus episodes of his show are available at thejazzsession.com. Crane’s first collection of poems, “Unexpected Sunlight,” was published in 2010 by FootHills Publishing, an independent poetry press in New York State.

I came to Auburn this summer having never been here before... It took less than a day to realize this was someplace I wanted to come back to” —Jason Crane POET/INTERVIEWER

“Jason’s poetry speaks to our common experiences,” said Tina Tatum, owner of The Gnu’s Room. “Folks really seemed to connect to him when he was here before, and I think anyone who missed

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Poet Jason Crane, host of online show “The Jazz Session,” visited Auburn over the summer and said he would like to return.

Auburn teenagers tracked, arrested for string of thefts Special STAFF REPORTS

ZEKE TURRENTINE/COMMUNITY EDITOR

Opelika police are investigating the theft of $700,000 in the form of electronics at the Tiger Town Best Buy.

Opelika police investigating $700K in electronics stolen from Best Buy Special STAFF REPORTS

The Tiger Town Best Buy is missing equipment valued at nearly $70,000 after a burglary early Sunday, Oct. 7. MacBook Pro laptops and iPads were found to be sto-

len after the Opelika Police Department found the loading doors in the back of the store had been forced open. The items were taken from storage containers in the back of the store. The police were responding to an alarm going off at

about 6:25 a.m. Sunday. “We are working with local authorities on the investigation,” Best Buy spokeswoman Amy von Walter said Monday in a statement. Opelika Police detectives are looking at security footage handed over by the store

to help identify any suspects. Information regarding the break-in is requested to by the Opelika Police Department Investigative Services Division at 334-7055220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at 334-745-8665.

Auburn Police trailed two teenagers by following blood from one of the suspects’ hands Sunday, Oct. 7, catching the pair they believe to be responsible for several car burglaries over the weekend. Police went to Woodfield Drive responding to a 15-yearold with a cut hand at 4:36 p.m. Sunday, Auburn Police Capt. Tom Stofer said. The blood led to a 2008 Ford F-150 pickup truck that had been reported stolen early Sunday morning. The owner said the vehicle was parked at his home on Summertrees Drive. Other burglaries in the area included addresses on Brookside Drive, East Veterans Boulevard, Camellia Drive and

Summertrees Drive. These included four home burglaries and several additional car burglaries. The two juveniles, ages 15 and 17, are not being identified by the police. They are being charged with first-degree theft of property, and police say more charges related to the other burglaries are likely to be brought as the investigation continues. According to Auburn Police, the items recovered were a handgun and numerous electronic items, including laptops, iPods and cell phones. The pair was taken to the Lee County Youth Development Center, where they are currently awaiting the possible further charges.

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Niffer’s is planning to open a new location in downtown Opelika. Construction began on the new building in August, which will take the place of the old Opelika Mercantile Company building.

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A favorite of visiting fans and hometown crowds alike, Niffer’s Place has been an Auburn establishment since 1991 for its tasty sandwiches, burgers and corn nuggets. The restaurant, which has already operated a second location on Lake Martin in Dadeville since 2002, is now opening a third location in downtown Opelika at 917 S. Railroad Ave. by Las Margaritas Mexican Grill. The Opelika-Auburn News reported senior project manager John Alexander said the restaurant will be 7,000 square feet, with a main dining area, a catering area and a reservation room for parties. In August, workers began renovating the old Opelika Mercantile Company space to transform it into the new restaurant.

Alexander said memorabilia relating to the early 20th century feed and seed store will be decorating the interior of the restaurant. He said it will help connect patrons to the historic downtown district and the new store to its building’s history. He said there is excitement all around town about the new opening. One man in particular expressed his readiness for the new Niffer’s to open. Opelika mayor Gary Fuller said in a statement there is excitement over the new addition making downtown even more desirable to residents and visitors looking for great dining options. “We have a number of great places to eat, and Niffer’s will make downtown even more of a destination for food and fun,” Fuller said. ”I look forward to having them.”

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By the numbers Arkansas vs. Auburn 77

While this is not a pure game stat, its importance puts it at the top of this list. So far this season, Auburn’s offense has only forwarded 77 points, ranking them fourth to last in the league, ahead of only South Alabama, Florida Atlantic and Tulane. The total is the worst in the SEC and is 63 points behind the next worst scoring offense: Arkansas. The offense is averaging 15.4 points per game and has managed only 11 points per game in its four losses.

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Wide receiver Emory Blake loses the ball in the second quarter of Auburn’s 24-7 loss at home against Arkansas. Turnovers have been the deciding factor in games this season, and the team ranks second-to-last nationally in turnovers lost.

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Auburn will travel to Oxford, Miss. this weekend for its annual meeting with Ole Miss, and the 1–4 football team badly needs a win. The Tigers are coming off a dismal offensive performance against what was thought to be a weak Arkansas defense and are last in the SEC West, a place occupied by Ole Miss for the past two seasons. The Auburn quarterbacks threw three combined interceptions and two different offensive players fumbled the ball last week. The offensive line allowed eight sacks. Besides coming off a miserable loss, there is not even a certain starting quarterback for Auburn, as Kiehl Frazier and Clint Moseley each played a half last week. Frazier started last week’s game and was 9–14 passing with an interception, while Moseley came in after halftime and completed 13 of 21 throws, one of which was for a touchdown and two were picked off. The Tigers have not lost to Ole Miss since 2008, and will try to extend their win streak over the Rebels to four. Ole Miss is 3–3 so far, already sur-

passing last season’s win total, but has lost both conference games. The Rebels’ other loss came against Texas A&M. Last week, the team from Oxford played SEC-newcomer Texas A&M close, but came up three points short. Ole Miss rolled for 464 yards and 27 points on offense, but gave up 481 yards and 30 points on defense. Rebel quarterback Bo Wallace passed for 305 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in the loss. A glaring statistic was the 290 yards Ole Miss gave up on the ground. If Auburn is to have any chance, the running backs will need to exploit this apparent weakness. Last week the Auburn running game gained only 40 net yards, but Moseley lost 43 yards and Frazier was backed up another 25 yards. Running backs Mike Blakely and Tre Mason averaged more than five yards per carry, but only had a total of 13 rushes. The glaring inadequacies of the Auburn football team through five games has led more than a few people to question whether head coach Gene Chizik’s job is safe, and while it’s highly doubtful his position is in jeopardy at this moment, the head coach is surely feeling the heat coming off the seat. As the Auburn head coach, there is only one way to cool off the hot seat:

win this weekend at Ole Miss. The problem is the Rebels look nothing like they have for the past three years. The Ole Miss offense is far more potent under new head coach Hugh Freeze, and the team is averaging more than 400 yards and just above 30 points each game. The Rebels have smashed the teams they were expected to defeat and have been beaten by the teams that were supposed to have defeated them, but Ole Miss is still favored by four and a half points at home, likely because of its improved offense and Auburn’s contemptible play thus far. For the second week in a row, the Tigers will be playing a defense that has been dreadful, and Auburn needs to capitalize on the weakness this Saturday. To accomplish this effectively, the team must maintain possession of the ball and avoid turnovers. With bowl game hopes fading more every Saturday, Auburn must begin to win to avoid winning the “Worst in the SEC West” title. Game time is at 11:21 CST and will air on the SEC Network.

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Arkansas sacked Auburn’s quarterbacks eight times Saturday. Auburn has allowed 17 sacks in five games for a total loss of 127 yards. Against Arkansas, Frazier was slow to make his reads and nearly every attempt to evade pressure resulted in him being on the grass. Two sacks were especially costly as Frazier was sacked far enough behind the line of scrimmage on third down to push the team out of field goal range and force a punt. The team lost 80 yards from sacks in the Arkansas game alone.

Auburn’s three-headed monster of running backs Mike Blakely, Tre Mason and Onterio McCalebb had a total of only 20 carries during the game. On those 20 carries, the trio gained 94 rushing yards with Mason and Blakely each averaging more than five yards per carry. In comparison, the quarterback tandem of Frazier and Moseley attempted 35 passes. When a team’s passing game has been stymied by every defense this year, the common belief would be to put the ball in the hands of the players that have had the most success. The running game has been the only offensive weapon, and yet offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler continues to give the quarterbacks chances to throw picks.

Auburn in the NFL Cam Newton – (QB, Carolina Panthers)

12 of 29 for 141 yards and no touchdowns passing. He also carried seven times for 42 yards. L CAR 12 -SEA 16

Ben Grubbs – (OG, New Orleans Saints)

San Diego recorded three sacks on the Saints’ offensive line and the offense amassed 404 yards. W NO 31 - SD 24

Takeo Spikes – (LB, San Diego Chargers) Three tackles. L NO 31 - SD 24

Quentin Groves – (LB, Arizona Cardinals) No tackles. L ARI 3 - STL 17

Karlos Dansby – (LB, Miami Dolphins) Five tackles. W MIA 17 - CIN 13

Devin Aromashodu – (WR, Minnesota Vikings)

Three receptions for 34 yards. W MIN 30 - TEN 7

Rob Bironas – (PK, Tennessee Titans)

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Championship teams need leaders. That’s the way it’s always been and the way it will always be. Say what you will about the 2012 Auburn Tigers, but at the end of the day, this season will be defined by those that put the team on their backs and exemplify what it means to be hard workers. Going into the seventh week, a 1-4 record is hard to swallow for any team. The key to getting back on track lies not in what plays the coaches draw up, but what players step up. “I just know this,” said offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler. “Our guys are going out every day, not just in the quarterback position but every position, and they’re busting their tail.” Wide receiver Sammie Coates called out his teammates Monday, Oct. 8, saying a lack of leadership has directly influenced the team’s success. “We either have to step up and turn around ... We’ve got a good team,” Coates said. “We’ve got good athletes. We’ve got some of the best athletes that you can ask for. It’s just, is it in their heart that they want to win or do they just want to keep going down? “With me, I think some of us just need to see the picture like it is. Some of these older guys, they want it but they don’t want it bad enough. We don’t have enough leadership on this team.” But despite the tough losses to SEC foes Mississippi State, LSU and Arkansas, other players on the team disagree with Coates. “We definitely have leaders on offense,” said fullback Jay Prosch. “Sam-

Auburn had five turnovers during the game. While turnovers are expected, if not desired, from most teams occasionally, Auburn’s quantity of turnovers in critical situations has to alarm the coaching staff. Clint Moseley started the second half in relief of ineffectual starter Kiehl Frazier. While Moseley did seem more decisive than Frazier and gave the team more scoring opportunities, he squandered those chances by throwing two interceptions in the end zone to finish the game.

Hit one extra point. L MIN 30 - TEN 7

Spencer Johnson – (DE, Buffalo Bills) No tackles. L BUF 3 - SF 45

King Dunlap – (OT, Philadelphia Eagles)

Returned from injury this week, but quarterback Michael Vick’s turnovers ruined the comeback. L PHI 14 - PIT 16

Sen’Derrick Marks – (DT, Tennessee Titans) Two tackles. L MIN 30 - TEN 7

Ronnie Brown – (RB, San Diego Chargers)

Ran twice for 27 yards and had 5 catches for 47 yards. L NO 31 - SD 24

Ben Obomanu – (WR, Seattle Seahawks) One rush for 11 yards. W CAR 12 -SEA 16

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Fullback Jay Prosch said quarterback Kiehl Frazier is still considered a leader despite his poor play due to the nature of his position.

mie Coates, last game, he was trying to pump people up; getting everybody going. I think from their group he really stepped forward. Philip (Lutzenkirchen), he’s always been a leader. He leads by example, and he knows how to get everybody going. Kiehl’s a leader just because he’s in a leadership role, and people look up to him. He leads in the huddle and everything. Really, it’s not one standout guy. It’s everybody trying to work together and get everybody going.” Defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder said he’s been especially impressed with senior defensive back T’Sharvan Bell. “He’s in a backup role right now as a player, but as a leader he’s tremendous in our room,” VanGorder said. He’s absolutely tremendous. I have great respect for him. A guy that was starting and now is backing up, he shows up here every day with great spirit and he represents everything we really want and look for in an Au-

burn player. He’s a champion young man.” Sophomore lineman Chad Slade echoed both Van Gorder and Prosch when asked what players were at the heart of the team’s locker room. “To me, the two that set the tone, I would say, are Lutz and T Bell,” Slade said. “Those are the two people where it’s their final season. They come out here every day with energy and passion to play. They make us better. If one of us is down on O-line, and we’re just slopping around, Lutz will come out there and say, “get yourself fired; get up. “T Bell is the same way on the defense. If he sees someone messing up on something they knew, T Bell will get on to them,” Slade said. “I have respect for Lutz, and I have respect for T. Bell, and I would never talk back to either one of them, because they know what it takes to play. They’ve been playing longer than I have, so them being our leaders, I have much

Had four tackles and ﬁrst interception of the season. W GB 27 - IND 30

Carlos Rogers – (DB, San Francisco 49ers) Three tackles. W BUF 3 - SF 45

Tyronne Green – (OG, San Diego Chargers)

Helped the offense hang 427 yards on the Saints’ defense, but was part of an O-line that allowed ﬁve sacks. L NO 31 - SD 24

Josh Harris – (DS, Atlanta Falcons)

Harris continued to be consistent with his snaps. His team is also consistent, and has won each of the ﬁrst ﬁve games this season. W ATL 24 - WAS 17

Will Herring – (LB, New Orleans Saints) Recorded no tackles. W NO 31 - SD 24

Injuries: Philadelphia Eagles tackle King Dunlap returned to action this week, but the injuries continue for Auburn’s NFL representatives. San Francisco running back Brandon Jacobs missed his ﬁfth straight game with a knee injury. Cincinatti defensive tackle Pat Sims has been put on the Physically Unable to Perform list with an ankle injury. Houston Texans running back Ben Tate missed his team’s Monday, Oct. 8 win over the New York Jets with a toe injury. Dallas defensive tackle Jay Ratliff is expected to start this week after missing the ﬁrst four weeks and using last week’s bye week to heal. Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley and Oakland cornerback Pat Lee also had a bye week last week. Injured reserve: Tristan Davis – (RB, Washington Redskins) Mario Fannin – (RB, Denver Broncos) Brandon Mosley – (OG, New York Giants) Lee Ziemba – (OT, Carolina Panthers)

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(From left to right) Jordan French and John McNiell take on Will Ibsen and Drew Rolader as the teams prepare for the Beat Bama Food Drive Spikeball tournament.

Spikeball nets and the trademark yellow balls can now be seen almost daily across campus. Junior Jason Bass, undeclared in liberal arts, has a lot to do with that. Bass was residential adviser of Aubie Hall in the Village last year, and as a way to socialize with his residents, Bass took advantage of the spacious lobbies and taught his fellow students how to play Spikeball. A year later, Bass is the RA of Plainsman Hall, and, while it is still a staple of his dormâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lobby, Spikeball has quickly built a cult following with those who have played it. Fellow Spikeball player Coleman Cowart, undecided sophomore in the pre-med track, became enamored with the game last semester and credits the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lack of complexity with its blossoming popularity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take too long to get good,â&#x20AC;? Cowart said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to pick up, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too complicated.â&#x20AC;? To play, a Spikeball set must be acquired, including a yellow rubber ball and an elastic net that acts as a minature trampoline standing about six inches above the ground. The game is played with two teams of two. One team begins the game by serving or hitting

the ball down onto the net. As the ball springs into the air, possession changes and the opposing team can tip the ball a maximum of two times. The third hit â&#x20AC;&#x201D; usually a spike â&#x20AC;&#x201D; must hit the net, returning possession to the other team and giving it a chance to spike it out of the other teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reach. A point is earned for anytime a team is not able to smash the ball back onto the net or if the ball hits the rim of the trampoline. The ball cannot be cupped or held; it must be hit with the flat of the hand. Besides the rules, any close calls are often judged fairly by the teams in accordance with the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;gentlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rules,â&#x20AC;? according to Cowart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anything questionable is a redo,â&#x20AC;? Cowart said. As Bass and Cowart discussed the nuances of spikeball with their set sitting untouched in front of them, its novelty appeal was apparent by the numerous groups of students who stopped to ask what the game was. Will Ibsen, senior in mechanical engineering, said that was how his Spikeball career began. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just saw a bunch of guys playing it one day and jumped in,â&#x20AC;? Ibsen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really easy to catch on.â&#x20AC;? Even for those already ac-

quainted with the fast-paced game, the sight of a stranger playing it has the same effect as unexpectedly meeting a family member or hometown friend on campus, according to Bass. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we began to play more on campus, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve met different people that are like, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oh my gosh you know about Spikeball?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Bass said. Cowart agreed and said the game was a great way to build relationships. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spikeball itself brings people together,â&#x20AC;? Cowart said. Besides its ease of play and social magnetism, Spikeball can be played anywhere and has the quick play ability of hackey sack or throwing the frisbee. While it is still a relatively new sport to the Plains, Spikeball has already been served into the Auburn-Alabama rivalry. Tuesday, Oct. 9, Bass, Cowart, junior Leah Peterson, 2012 Beat Bama Food Drive President Mark Price and other Spikeball fanatics joined together to hold the first ever Beat Bama Food Drive Spikeball tournament on the green space. The event was held as a way to both promote Spikeball and raise money,. To enter, participants had to donate two cans of food or $2, with all proceeds going to the Food Drive.

After coming up with the idea for the tournament, however, the group realized it could not afford to provide all the sets necessary, listed at $49.99 on Spikeball.com. Bass then reached out to Spikeball president Chris Ruder and saw the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fantasy realized. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been corresponding, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re contributing to the Beat Bama Food Drive, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re donating the sets for the tournament,â&#x20AC;? Bass said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We could not have had the tournament if it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for the donations of Spikeball.â&#x20AC;? The tournament has already had an impact on campus and community, but participants hoped to see more Spikeball sets in the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a fun tailgate game,â&#x20AC;? Ibsen said. John McNeill, sophomore in pre-aerospace engineering and resident of Bassâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dorm this year, has more ambitious plans for the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The way our football team is playing, we might be able to get it going in the stadium,â&#x20AC;? McNeill said. As for Colwart and Bass, the two hope to keep sowing the seeds of a Spikeball revolution by eventually donating sets to the dorms and forming a team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just want to get its name out there and hopefully even become an intramural sport,â&#x20AC;? Cowart said.

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Auburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1-0 loss to No. 25 Tennessee Sunday, Oct. 7 was a physical showdown highlighted by an injury to Tennessee junior CC Cobb, seen here being carted off the field after heading a goal kick near midfield. Cobb was then taken to an unspecified hospital.

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The Auburn womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer team lost a physical match to no. 25 Tennessee Sunday Oct. 7, 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;0. The loss snapped the Tigersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; three-game win streak coming off a 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;0 win over Mississippi State Friday, Oct. 5. Tennessee (10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2, 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1 SEC) senior midfielder Kylie Bono scored a free kick from 22 yards out in the 61st minute, giving the Lady Vols the victory and only goal of the match. Bono blasted the ball into the bottom right corner, just out of Auburn senior goalkeeper Amy Howardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reach. Auburn (8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;0, 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;0 SEC) created several chances throughout the match, but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find the finish in the final third. Auburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best chance came in the 56th minute, when junior midfielder Maddie Barnesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shot from the top of the 18 nailed the crossbar. The referee waved off a penalty call just before Barnesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shot, when junior forward Kim Spence was brought down in the box. The match was physical throughout the afternoon,

and Tennessee suffered a critical injury, although it was not player-induced. The Volsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; junior midfielder CC Cobb, who has five goals on the season so far, was carted off in the 19th minute after attempting to head away an Auburn goal kick at midfield. The teams combined for 14 fouls in the second half, but the referee only awarded one yellow card in the match and often allowed play to continue. Auburn senior goalkeeper Amy Howardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s five saves against the Lady Vols pushes her career total to 326 saves. Howard is now tied for ninth all-time in the SEC record books in career saves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overall we played a good game, and I thought we had better chances, but Tennessee is a terrific team and they scored off of a great free kick, putting it right in the far post in the perfect spot,â&#x20AC;? said coach Karen Hoppa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They made one more play than we did. We had plenty of opportunities and we felt like we let this one get away.â&#x20AC;? Auburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previous meeting with Tennessee was in the 2011 SEC Tournament semi-

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Reigning SEC Offensive Player of the Week Tatiana Coleman was unable to get anything going against Tennessee Sunday, Oct. 7.

final game where the Tigers won 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;0. Auburn shut out Mississippi State Friday, Oct. 5 for Howardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth clean sheet of the season and the 19th of her career, winning 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;0. Senior midfielder Ana Cate grabbed Auburn the victory before freshman forward Alexa Allen sealed it eight minutes later. In the 63rd minute, Cate scored a header following a save by Mississippi Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior goalkeeper Skylar Rosson to give Auburn the 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;0 lead.

The goal was Cateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first this season and the 15th of her career. In the 71st minute, Allen sealed the Tigersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; victory when she put away a deflected Barnesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shot past Rosson â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third this season. The Tigersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; offense was dominant Friday night, recording 20 shots and 13 corners against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1, 0â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1 SEC). Auburn will now go on the road to take on Georgia Friday, Oct. 12.

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early 8–2 lead before Mississippi State called its first timeout. By the time Mississippi State called its second timeout, Auburn was on a 7–0 run and leading 16–5. The Tigers forced an astonishing 10 Bulldog attack errors and registered 12 kills en route to a commanding 25–11 firstset victory. The Tigers would take an even larger victory in set two as they raced past the visitors 25–10. The 15-point differential is Auburn’s largest margin of victory this season. The Tigers’ balanced attack combined for a .400 hitting percentage with four Tigers scoring multiple kills. Mississippi State tried to inch back late in the set, but Auburn’s Chloe Rowand quickly sent the match to intermission with two powerful kills. The visiting Bulldogs looked energized following the break, and they hung with the Tigers through the first half of the final set. However, Auburn broke away at the halfway point, rallying around Culwell, who scored seven of her nine total kills in the final set. The Tigers kept the energy up following a Mississippi State timeout, scoring 10 of the final 14 points to finish off their division rivals. “I think it was important to come back and respond after last weekend,” Nold said. “Mississippi State got us both times last year, so it’s good to see the improvement we’ve made this season.They’re struggling a little bit right now, and we were able to take advantage.” Auburn continued its undefeated streak at home in 2012, improving to 6–0 at the Student Activities Center this sea-

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After two tough road losses at the hands of Arkansas and Kentucky, the Auburn volleyball team returned home Oct. 5 and quickly dispatched the visiting Mississippi State Bulldogs in three straight sets, improving its record to 13–4 (4–3 in SEC). Senior Sarah Bullock continued her run of successful play, leading the dominant Tigers with 12 kills. Junior Katherine Culwell recorded nine kills to go along with a match-leading nine digs. “Our mindset was to take care of business,” Bullock said. “After coming off of two straight losses, we worked really hard this week in practice on improving our game. We were focused more this week on our energy, cutting down mistakes, serving aggressively, winning the serve and pass game ... we put more emphasis on improving us this week, and it showed.” The rest of the scoring opportunities were spread out amongst the rest of the Auburn roster as nine different Tigers registered points in the dominating win. Head Coach Rick Nold said after the match he was pleased with his team’s balanced attack. “Sometimes we get in the habit of throwing a lot of balls outside, but we’ve got to get more people involved,” Nold said. “It’s something that we will continue to work at, try to get better at as the year goes on. We want to refine our offense so we can attack different teams in different ways. We got a chance to show that tonight.” Auburn jumped out to an

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Inside the Auburn University paintball club Corey Arwood Writer

It’s entirely legal to shoot someone at 7 p.m. on Thursdays—with paint, that is. If you’re looking for a new high, Auburn paintball club’s got what you need. It may not be America’s pastime or the South’s officially unofficial religion, but according to the few and the proud who play, it is the most legally addictive rush known to man. Paintball has not grabbed America by the eyeballs just yet. Unlike its family members of the same last name — football, basketball, baseball, etc. — the fringe sport still remains on the extreme periphery. However, the cult-like following, which is always on the hunt for fresh recruits, is hooked and feels as though it has found some new Adrena-

lin high mainstream sport lovers aren’t ready for just yet, if ever. “There’s nothing like the rush that you get, honestly,” said Brad Lugar, president of the Auburn paintball club. “When you’re in a situation and you’re trying to keep from getting eliminated, there’s literally nothing like that. That moment is one of the best feelings. You’re on the edge of going and getting blew out of the game, or you’re going to stay in and win a battle between somebody else.” Lugar, senior in industrial design, has played paintball for 10 years. He has been involved with the club, which has nearly 15 members, for four of those years. He said they are looking for new people to join. Whether they are unfamil-

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iar with paintball or have been playing for years, as Lugar has, there is a place on the team for all skill sets. As a warning for newcomers that attest to paintball’s drug-like addictive element, Lugar said throughout his career in the sport, whoever he involves in it cannot quit. “Everybody that has wanted to play with me and has gone out and started playing tournaments with me — they’ll put their gear up, and they’ll

say ‘I’m not playing anymore,’” he said. “‘I’m quitting, I’m retiring,’ blah, blah, blah, and then they’ll literally have the urge to play again., he said. One the newest members, Chris Kay, junior in architecture, who transferred from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the summer and had played paintball in 2008 with Lugar, said he had not played for a while and missed the sport. Then, after learning of Au-

burn’s paintball club, he joined and said it felt like he had never left the sport. “Everyone was really nice,” Kay said, describing his introduction to the club. “Basically, I just kind of walked in. We started playing. We started going to practice. It wasn’t like I was a new person, just another person on the team to play with.” The team played its first tournament last Sunday. It was the first of the year for Payton Howle, junior in environmental science, who said he fell in love with paintball in fourth grade. Howle explained the paintball team primarily keeps in touch through its Facebook page and has meetings throughout the semester to encourage recruitment. He described a typical practice for the team.

“We played a lot of games,” he said. “As soon as one would end, we would flip sides and run it back. It’s just a lot of practicing being smart, and you know, not getting too wild and making stupid mistakes. It’s just like any sport.” Lugar said his love for the sport extended beyond the Adrenalin rush. Something that resonated with the team, as Lugar said, is a connection — a bond that is shared among those that play the sport. He said he likes representing Auburn, even unofficially, since paintball has not been recognized as an official Auburn University sport, as it has been among several neighboring universities. More information on the Auburn paintball club can be found at Auburn.edu/AUInvolve.

A week in Auburn sports

Tennis- The women’s tennis team recorded 15 wins at the Roberta

Golf- The women’s golf team placed third at the Liz Murphey Col-

Equestrian- Thursday, Oct. 4, the Auburn equestrian team lost to No. 2 South Carolina, the second top 5 team the team has faced in its first two games. The team lost 10–9, but were able to sweep all four Most Outstanding Player awards. Indy Roper won the MOP in Western horsemanship and reining. Jennifer Waxman earned her title in equitation over fences, and Lindsay Portella won the MOP for equitation on the flats.

Swimming and Diving- The Auburn swimming and diving team will begin the season Friday, Oct. 12 with the War Eagle Invitational meet. The meet will last from Oct. 12–14 with the main scheduled opponent being Alabama. After the War Eagle Invitational, the Tigers will stay at home for a match against LSU Oct. 20 and a women’s meet against Notre Dame Oct. 26. The first road test of the season will come Nov. 2 at Kentucky.

Allison Fall Classic hosted by the University of Alabama from Oct. 5–6. Freshman Ashley Kitchen was the only player to win her draw. Kitchen won her first two singles matches in straight sets, but was forced to grind out a three set victory over Florida State’s Kristina Schleich 7–6 (5), 4–6, 6–4. The men’s tennis team won an impressive victory Sunday, Oct. 7 as well. At the ITA All-American Championship in Tulsa, Okla., senior Andreas Mies and junior Daniel Cochrane played doubles together for the first time competitively and took home the All-American Doubles Championship. It was Auburn’s first-ever victory at the All-American Championship. The team won its fifth match in four days 7–6 (8–6), 6–2 to claim the crown.

legiate Classic hosted by the University of Georgia in Athens Oct. 5–7. The team led the first two days, but fell on the final day to finish behind North Carolina and Alabama. Junior Marta Sanz led the way for Auburn, finished tied for third and shot a 71, 69 and 75 throughout the weekend. Those scores were good for a 1-under-par finish and her first top-three finish of the season. Sophomore Victoria Trapani and senior Carlie Yadloczy also recorded top-30 finishes. The team will play in the Tar Heel Invitational in Chapel Hill, N.C. Oct. 12–14. The men’s golf team will look to build on its recent success Tuesday Oct. 15–16 when it plays in the Jerry Pate Invitational at Old Overton Golf Club in Birmingham.

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Moon Taxi, a Nashville band that frequents Auburn, will be playing at War Eagle Supper Club Nov. 2. Tommy Putnam, the bassist, said Auburn was their first ever gig.

Auburn a ‘special’ place for Moon Taxi, returns to Supper Club Nov. 2 Melody Kitchens Intrigue Editor

Playing shows in Auburn is nothing new to Nashville band Moon Taxi; in fact, Moon Taxi played at War Eagle Supper Club last April from midnight to 5:30 a.m. Moon Taxi will return to Supper Club Nov. 2. Tommy Putnam,(Moon Taxi’s bassist), tellsThe Plainsman about playing in Auburn, touring with Tea Leaf Green and details on their newest record. MK: Although you’ve played here a few times before, how do you like playing in Auburn? TP: Auburn was the very first place we ever played on the road. I’m from Birmingham, and I had a lot of friends who went to school at Auburn. It was the first gig I actually booked ever, which was at Quixote’s. It’s always been a special place for us. It was the first time we ever

got in a car and drove somewhere to play a show. MK: What are you looking forward to the most about playing again here? TP: It’s been a while since we’ve played Auburn. We’ve made a lot of friends over the years. Getting to see them and playing for our fans. They haven’t seen us in their hometown in a while. MK: How does Moon Taxi usually prepare for a tour? TP: We pack accordingly. We were out all summer. You kinda just have to say no to a lot of different things that normal people would do, like weddings and birthdays. You gotta miss a hell of a lot of those things that people generally get to do and take for granted. We write a lot on the road, too; at least I do. MK: What is one of your favorite songs to play live off

the new record? TP: Mercury is the best one because the crowd enjoys it the most. It feels like every time we play it, the crowd just goes nuts, and we kind of just feed off that. MK: How does your sound vary from your first album in 2007 to now? TP: The first one we made in college, and we really did not know what we were doing. We played a lot of shows, and we tried to define ourselves somehow. Almost five years to the day, we put out this other one, and I think there’s a lot of maturity that shows from the first album to the newest one. The one in between was live, but I felt like we weren’t quite ready to put out another studio effort, and I think that one bridged the gap between the first one to this new one. MK: How is touring with

Tea Leaf Green? TP: They’re great. They’re awesome dudes. Reed Mathis, the bass player; he’s a monster. Everybody knows he’s one of the best guys around. He proves it when he gets out there, and I really respect that. That makes me want to step up my game. They’re from San Francisco, and most of us are from Alabama. It’s a different world, and it’s really fun to meet these people that grew up North. MK: Future plans? TP: In the end of November and December, we’re going to do another East Coast run, like New York, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. We’re doing one of the days with Umphree’s McGee in Atlanta after that, and our New Year’s Eve show in Nashville. Those are some things we’re really looking forward to.

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1. Auburn’s punk rock bikini “In the mid-'00s, I sang in an Auburn pride punk band called Auburn Bikini. The school spirit and sheer animal magnetism that radiated from our house shows led directly to Auburn's undefeated season in 2004.”

2. Conceived in God’s house “I was conceived at the Baptist Student Union, the Paris of Auburn ministries. My parents lived upstairs, so it's OK.”

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The Gnu’s Room is thrilled to be hosting the Gnu Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 13. The event will be on the lawn at Pebble Hill at 101 S. Debardeleben St. in Auburn. The festival will commence at noon and continue until 9 p.m. and will include arts and crafts, performances by eight local bands and food and beverages. This event is a fundraiser for Gnu’s Room, said Tina Tatum, owner of Gnu’s Room. Now that they are a 501(c) (3) organization, which is a nonprofit and privately owned organization, they have volunteers to help them raise money for the business and to conduct the event. Tatum said although there will be venders there, “you can bring your own coolers with beverages of your choice. This is similar to an event we had in April, which was a great time.” The cost for the event is $5,

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and it gives people an opportunity to go somewhere other than the bars to hear music. “This event is family-oriented and will provide really great music,” Tatum said. The band Good Doctor will be at the event, Tatum said, and they have original songs. “They usually don’t play anywhere other than at the bars,” she said. Shanna Henderson, a per-

former at the event and former contestant on “The Glee Project 2,” said, “I am excited and honored to be performing at the Gnu Fall Festival. The Fall Festival is an amazing opportunity for people in the Auburn area to come see local artists, taste amazing food and coffee and be in connection with one another. You can bring a blanket and simply listen to music all day, or you could walk around

with your friends checking out local art.” Henderson will be performing two of her new songs and will be announcing the release dates. The Gnu’s Room has sponsors to make this event happen. Among many others, one of the sponsors is Standard Deluxe, a design and screen print company in Waverly. Scott Peek, owner of Standard Deluxe, said it will be sponsoring the festival by donating money and helping the Gnu’s Room. This is just one of the many events the company sponsors. “The Gnu’s Room is a nonprofit organization book store that is privately owned, and there’s nothing like them right now,” Peek said. “This event will be a good place for people to meet and gather. It’s important to keep the arts alive.” In the words of Henderson, “war damn Gnu Fall Festival!”

7. Wordsmith “I edited a 'zine for eight years. The Plainsman wrote a story about it when I was a freshman.”

8. Ghost drummer “I'm an on-again, off-again drummer for popular Auburn-born "ghost country" band The Pine Hill Haints. I'm the best drummer they've ever had.”

3. Legendary granddad “My grandfather, an Auburn alumnus, worked in Auburn’s agronomy department for many years. He may have invented the soybean.”

‘Glee Project 2’ star Shanna Henderson and more at upcoming Gnu Fall Festival Toi Garcia

“I'm an Auburn journalism school dropout (only philosophy would take me in–Kant touch this!)”

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4. Floatin’ baby “I twice levitated as a child.”

The Quad “I'm writing a book about streaking at Auburn; at least it's kind of about streaking.” 5. The dreaded JRNL1100 “My mom, who majored in journalism at Auburn in the '70s, is responsible for the dreaded JRNL1100 spelling test because professor Jack Simms swore he'd ‘never have such a poor speller pass my class again.’ You're welcome!” 6. J-school drop-out

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Conquer midterm season with tips from Health and Wellness Anna Beth Jager Intrigue Reporter

It’s midterm season, and Health Promotion and Wellness Services on Auburn’s campus have a few different ways Auburn students can stay healthy and stress-free during midterms. Health and Wellness staff member Lisa Gane suggests that remaining lighthearted through stressful times is one small way to stay on top of your game. “The more you find yourself laughing at little things, be it something funny said in class or whatever, laughter will often keep stress away and keep your mind at ease,” she said. So take 10 minutes out of studying to watch a Will Ferrell skit on YouTube. Have some time to giggle over memes on Pinter-

est. Give yourself a little bit of leeway and laugh at things around you. It will help boost both your confidence and your immune system. Health and Wellness staff member Blake Marble stresses the importance of taking time out for yourself. “Relaxing, going for a run or walk and taking time to really clear your mind of everything–focusing on yourself and making sure you are relaxed and well-rested can really reduce stress,” Marble said. While time is of the essence during midterms, Health and Wellness Services said it’s important to save at least thirty minutes or so a day just for yourself to unwind and reorganize your thoughts. Marble and Gane also noted the importance of keeping

up with your work and prioritizing your to-do list instead of procrastinating. Marble suggests creating a to-do list in order to get things done in a timely fashion. “If you have everything planned out on a list, a sense of accomplishment and motivation can arise when you begin to check things off of that list,” Marble said. “To-do lists also help you plan accordingly so that you are not stuck with cramming in a lot of things at the last minute.” By following these guidelines, it is more likely you will avoid illness, stay healthier and be less stressed through midterm season. For more helpful information, stop by the Health Promotion and Wellness Services in Student Center Suite 2101.

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Film screening and discussion of “Intruder in the Dust,” a film based on the 1948 William Faulkner book at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at 5:30 p.m. German Film Series 3195 Haley Center at 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 12

Auburn Writers Conference: The Winding Road: Travel and the Search for Voice Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center at 8:30 a.m. Radio Flyer Theatre production of “The Green Door” and “Service of Love” Auburn Unit ari an Universali st Fellowship at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 15

Faculty recital with guest artist Goodwin Music Building Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 16

“Entre Nosotros: A Dialogue between poet Francisco Aragon and his readers” Haley Center Eagle’s Nest South at 4 p.m. “Guarding Gold Street,” an original musical Telfair Peet Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

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“Poetry as Activism,” Brown Bag Discussion with Francisco Aragon Student Center 2225 at 11:45 a.m. Bilingual poetry reading and book signing with Francisco Aragon Haley Center 2370 at 5 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 18

Kite-flying carnival and barbeque with the College of Liberal Arts Cater Lawn from 12-2 p.m. Sounds of Auburn concert, featuring the AU Symphonic Band, AU Chamber Choir, AU Percussion Ensemble, AU Gospel Choir, AU Singers, AU Jazz Band and AU Marching Band Auburn Arena at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 19

Journalism Day, featuring lectures from various journalists around the region Student Center 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 23

Italian Film Festival presents “Scialla!” Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center: Ballroom B beginning at 5 p.m. with a reception at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 24

Italian Film Festival presents “La scomparsa di Pato,” followed by an Italian poetry reading with Italiam studies minor students. Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center: Auditorium at 5 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 25

Tuskegee Airmen book talk and “Red Tails” film screening Jule Collins Smith Museum at 4 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 29

“Angelou and the Arts: An Evening of Art, Dance and Theatre with Maya Angelou Jule Collins Smith Museum at 4 p.m.

For more dates and information, visit auburn.edu/cla/celebrate.

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Perry Jones, senior in theater, said he wanted the chance to share a story with Auburn that was heartfelt and relevant.

Original musical makes its home on Auburn’s stage Mallory Barrett Writer

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Rachel Pair, junior in theater, and Madeleine Koon, senior in theater, practice for “Guarding Gold Street.”

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Jones and Koon will star in “Guarding Gold Street,” a musical composed by Sean Michael Flowers.

The Auburn University theater department’s 2012–13 season continues to successfully march on with the fall semester’s second production of the original musical “Guarding Gold Street.” Auburn local and composer Sean Michael Flowers and his writing partner, Marya Spring Cordes, created, wrote and composed the music for the family-drama “Guarding Gold Street.” “We were drawn to the idea that the work would be multigenerational in its focus and so began our research reading hundreds of actual letters written by American women spanning two centuries,” Flowers said. Members of the theater department said they have been joyously anticipating opening night of the new show and auditions for “Guarding Gold Street” were a popular event in August. “I wanted to audition for this production because I personally know the composer, Sean Michael Flowers, and I have sung his music before,” said Madeleine Koon, senior in musical theater. “I knew that whatever he created was bound to give us as actors a real opportunity to show life as it is: the beauty in it, but also the hardship and

struggle.” Cast member Perry Jones, senior in theater, was also excited about having the opportunity to audition for Flowers’ show. “I wanted the chance to share a story with the city and students of Auburn that I knew would be heartfelt and relevant,” Jones said. “Guarding Gold Street,” opens Tuesday, Oct. 16, with performances each night through Saturday, Oct. 20 with a matinee Sunday, Oct. 21, tells the story of two sisters who return to their childhood home after a long absence, and the hardships they face upon their return. “The show is about who we are,” Flowers said. “The ideas of family, home and the American Dream are with us– whether top-of-mind or bubbling underneath the skin.” Koon said she believes the original production not only tells a powerful story, but will also appeal to the Auburn community. “It will appeal to students, I believe, because this particular family dynamic will probably present itself to them either very soon with their grandparents or later in life with their parents,” Koon said. Michael Flowers, who has written several musicals throughout his career and has received national funding for

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In a continued effort to help you squeeze the most out of your local dining options, I’m focusing on an on-campus option that students can’t seem to stay away from. Like a loving drug dealer, Starbucks has been loyally pumping caffeine into our veins for years. With the help of some insider tips, I’ve discovered that there’s an entire world of hidden treasures at Starbucks if you just know to ask for them. Here are some secrets that will help you get the most out of your Starbucks experience. The secret drink The baristas at Starbucks are awake at unearthly hours to open the store and greet early-morning customers. So, how do they prepare for the long morning shift ahead? Through a secret caffeinated cocktail called the Undertow. Right before open, baristas toss back this carefullycrafted concoction of vanilla, half-n-half and espresso shots to wake up. “The shots are layered by placing a spoon upside down on top of the cream so that when the shots hit the round side of the spoon, they are layered on top,” said Noelle Wills, senior in microbiology and seasoned Starbucks barista. “Then you chug it. You can

have as many shots as you want. It’s delicious.” The secret to a late afternoon boost It’s 3 p.m. You’ve just barely managed to drag your beleaguered body into our on-campus Starbucks. All you want is a simple cup of coffee to get you through the day. By late afternoon, however, many of the regular roasts have run out. Resist the instinct to curl up under a table in the fetal position. “Pour-over is available anytime,” Wills said. “Customers can also request a French press of their favorite coffee for an additional charge.” Starbucks offers pour-over coffee by the cup at the same price. Not only can you hand-pick your blend, but your cup of coffee will be made fresh, instead of being poured from the pot that’s been bubbling on the back burner for hours. The secret slang It’s a lifelong dream of mine to walk up to the Starbucks counter, rattle off a stream of seemingly nonsensical words and be delivered a perfectly customized drink. A cup of coffee with a single shot of espresso is a “Red Eye,” double shots is a “Black Eye,” and three shots is rumored to be called a “JFK,” but it might be more appropriate to stick to calling it a “Green Eye.” “Some confusion exists with the slang ‘skinny,’” Wills said.

doing so, felt “Guarding Gold Street” was a story that must be shared. “Music is the only universal language on this planet,” Flowers said. “Watch the classics…hell, watch your favorite show, but get a recording from an international cast. If the show is any good, you will understand what is happening and be moved, whether it's in Korean or French. Being heard? That’s beyond powerful. That’s real. Connecting with people is how we survive. This is my way to do that.” Flowers said he hopes “Guarding Gold Street” will continue to be performed well after the closing night in Auburn. “A workshop is in the works with a professional theater ,which may lead to a production in 2013,” Flowers said. “We’ll see. In this business, you really never know. Show business is funny and great and God my stomach can turn. My future plans for ‘Guarding Gold Street?’ Continue to surround it with the love and support that I have found here at Auburn. She’ll find her legs and place in the world. I’m sure of it.” More information, tickets, show times and upcoming productions can be found on the theater’s website at www. auburn.edu/theatre.

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Siri: Where can I get my screen replaced? The Phone Repair Place Annie Faulk

the time spent making the hats was not worth the $11 he charged for them. “It was a really cool way to make money, but it wasn’t making me nearly as much for as much work as I had to put into it,” Smale said. “I would spend like four hours on a hat. I started doing it for myself, and then people said they wanted to buy some.” Smale said he enjoyed crocheting hats as a hobby, but he wanted to figure out a way to make more money on campus. Smale said he charges $90 for iPhone screen repairs, which covers the cost of a new screen and installation. Smale said he charges $20 for labor, and the remainder of the money goes toward the parts. According to The Phone Repair Place’s Facebook page, iPad 2 screen repairs are $120. “If anything goes wrong, I try to smooth it over and make it cool with people,” Smale said. “Everyone has been happy so far.” Smale said he used his background in graphic design to create business cards, fliers and a logo. “It’s all getting done well versus some guy doing phones,” Smale said.

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You are walking down the street, talking to friends, when your iPhone falls out of your hands and lands smack dab on the asphalt. You cracked your iPhone screen; now what? Well, Asher Smale can help. The sophomore in graphic design learned this summer to repair the cracks and began fixing iPhone screens a month ago. “I started out with iPhones, because I figured everyone has an iPhone on campus,” Smale said. “It’s been really fun so far, and everyone that I have been able to fix phones for has been really happy. I like helping people out.” He said he is saving money for a business license and will have a website running soon. He is also working to revamp his Facebook page, The Phone Repair Place. “Last year, I taught myself to crochet because I saw a hat that I wanted and it cost like $30,” Smale said. “And so I started making hats and selling them on campus to people.” Smale said he made around $200 making and selling the crocheted hats, but he said

He said the repair usually takes two hours, and he will meet the customer where they are. He said he understands people do not want to be without their phone for too long. “If they had any issue with their phone, I would help them for free; I wouldn’t charge them for that,” Smale said. “If I needed to open up the phone or order a part, then I would charge them.” Smale said his friends help him market his business. If his friends refer a customer to him, then Smale gives the friend $5 of the profit he makes. Smale has only been repairing screens for a month, but he already has plans for the future. “I would really like to be fixing seven phones a week; I would be really happy with that,” Smale said. “And I’d like to save up and own a physical store one day and do repairs with an actual business.” Why repair iPhones? Smale said the answer was simple. “People are breaking their phones all the time,” Smale said. “I can do more than screens on the iPhones, it’s just that iPhone screens are just easy to do and easy to market.”

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Asher Smale, sophomore in graphic design, repairs iPhone screens as a hobby and a business.

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