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crease.” State police still have the highest contribution rate at 10 percent, and judicial employes have the second highest at 8.25 percent, according to a report distributed by the Retirement Systems of Alabama. Compensating for the essen-

The Grinch has come early to Auburn. The hairy green menace called burglary has become more prevalent in Auburn, and authorities say college students aren’t the only victims. “It’s across the board,” said Bill James, director of public safety. “We have burglaries in established neighborhoods.” The Auburn Police provide a free security check service to any Auburn resident. “One of our crime-prevention specialists will come out to a residence and check it to see what security weaknesses the home may have, and then make recommendations to the homeowner,” said Capt. Tom Stofer. There are steps that both students and permanent residents can take while they’re away for long periods of time. “The main thing is making your home look lived in,” Stofer said. “Most important is making sure all the doors and windows are locked. Many times it’s a crime of opportunity.” Caroline Davidson, junior in public administration, learned about opportunistic thieves last Labor Day. “I didn’t lock the door before I left, and my roommate forgot to check it before she went to sleep,” Davidson said. “Somebody came in in the middle of the night, around 2:30, and took my computer. They saw that one of my roommates was still awake and walked right back out the door.” Davidson said although her computer was never recovered, the police were thorough with the process. “The police officer that night was really helpful,” Davidson said. “I was out of town, but he stayed

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Burglaries increase in Auburn Nick Bowman

Sexual assault attacks campus A sexual assault in an on-campus residence hall was reported early in the morning on Oct. 6. The name of the suspect has not been released, but is reported to have been known to the victim. “In this case, the assailant was known to the student, but the biggest thing we preach to our residents is don’t let anyone into a building if you don’t know they’re a resident of that building,” said Kim Trupp, director of Housing and Residence Life. Trupp said residence halls are equipped to provide maximum security for residents. “For all of our residents, the amenities we have in terms of safety are that we keep all the entry doors to the buildings locked 24/7,” Trupp said. “All of the doors are monitored with video surveillance cameras. They are also alarmed to eliminate door propping, and we also have security guards who patrol all the residential areas and parking lots.” Trupp said in situations such as this, housing staff are available to assist students in distress and

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State legislature mandates 2.5 percent increase to retirement fund for state employees Robert E. Lee ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR

Professors will now have a few more pennies in the jar after they retire. The Alabama State Legislature passed a mandate that went into effect Oct. 1 that requires all teachers and most state employees to contribute an additional 2.5 percent of their salaries to their retirement fund, bringing the total to 7.25 percent. “Primarily it was a result of trying to balance the education trust fund budget and the general fund budget,” said Chris Townes, director of benefits for the Teachers Retirement System of Alabama. Auburn University employees, state troopers and bus drivers are included in the list. The teachers had no say in the legislation and Townes believes there will be some noticeable ef-

fects. “Any time you go back on how much money you spend on the community, it’s going to have some sort of negative effect,” Townes said, “although there will be no effect from the retirement perspective.” Another 0.25 percent increase will go into effect Oct.1, 2012, but other possible changes have yet to be addressed by the legislature. “We haven’t gotten anything specific from the legislature this year that resembles this bill,” Townes said. History professor Joseph Kicklighter is optimistic about the results of contributing more to his retirement fund. “Clearly a lot of individuals may be retiring when they are eligible,” Kicklighter said. “I think it’s positive. It’s a wonderful system. It’s definitely worth the in-

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Anytime you go back on how much money you spend on the community, it’s going to have some sort of negative effect.” —Chris Townes DIRECTOR OF BENEFITS, TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF ALABAMA

Commencement moves from Jordan-Hare to Auburn Arena Miranda Dollarhide EDITOR

Although home to a national championship team, Jordan-Hare Stadium will no longer be home to spring, fall or summer commencement. Practiced this summer, commencement will be in the Auburn Arena—its new permanent location. Pamela Ulrich, graduation committee co-chair, said graduation in the stadium didn’t work out like they thought it would. “It was a beautiful setup, but it turned out to be hotter on the field than we anticipated that actually it would appear by the temperature,” Ulrich said. “We tried it, and the students were actually polled—the immediate past graduates and as were the rising seniors—about whether they would like to try it at the stadium at

night or do four ceremonies over two days.” Students were polled through an email sent by the Student Government Association, and 60 percent said they would rather do it over two days, Ulrich said. “Students gave us feedback and said this is what they wanted,” said President Jay Gogue. “It makes sense for a number of reasons, so we were glad to make the change.” Prior to 2010 spring commencement, SGA pleaded to move it to the stadium. “It was actually the fact that the SGA voted on and advocated the stadium graduation was the reason we did,” Ulrich said. “The president approved it, and they wanted one big graduation rather than splintered ones.” The stadium’s size allowed for all colleges to be present at once,

rather than breaking up graduation over multiple times and days. Now with graduation in the arena, the schedule is altered to allow an unlimited amount of guests. “One of Auburn University’s policies is to not limit how many people can come per student,” Ulrich said. “You can have an audience of two or an audience of 20 per graduate, but that is something we believe is important and we hear from families it is important that we not limit.” At other schools students are given a limited amount of tickets to give to their guests, and anyone without a ticket is not allowed to attend. Ulrich said Auburn also maintains the tradition of having every graduating student walk across the stage. “We understand that students value and families value that ev-

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Auburn Arena will be the new permanent location for graduation. ery student walks across the stage and gets their name announced,“ Ulrich said. Aside from being inside and out of the heat, the size of the arena adds an extra comfort level. “Graduation is about students and their families celebrating an important achievement in their

lives,” Gogue said. “Auburn Arena offers a comfortable setting for everyone to enjoy commencement.” For more information on graduation including maps, updates and ceremony dates, check the Auburn website at www.auburn. edu/graduation. Recycled paper

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DUI ARRESTS IN THE CITY OF AUBURN OCT. 14 – OCT. 18, 2011 ■ Rushton G. Thrift, 23, of Anderson, S.C. East Glenn Avenue Oct. 14, 2:31 a.m. ■ Zachary W. Maynor, 23, of Carrollton, Ga. East Glenn Avenue Oct. 14, 1:30 p.m. ■ Mark L. Owens, 22 Duvall Drive at South Donahue Drive Oct. 15, 1:15 a.m. ■ Charles R. Hayes, 21, of Birmingham South College Street Oct. 15, 3:55 p.m. ■ Ryan A. Jemison, 23, of London OC Shug Jordan Parkway at South College Street Oct. 15, 11:33 p.m. ■ Jason E. King, 23, of Arizona Dekalb Street Oct. 16, 3:02 a.m. ■ Norman C. Dieguez, 19, of Birmingham East Glenn Avenue Oct. 16, 4:13 a.m. ■ Alexander D. Maddox, 24, of Chicago Byrd Street at MLK Park Oct. 16, 4:29 a.m.

CRIME REPORTS FOR OCT. 14 – OCT. 18, 2011 Oct. 14 — Lem Morrison Drive Breaking and entering of a vehicle reported. One bookbag, one laptop and three textbooks.

Oct. 15 — Shug Jordan Parkway Theft of property reported. One Florida Gators pinwheel and one Florida Gators 5-foot banner flag.

Oct. 14 — Autumn Ridge Way Theft of property reported. Copper wire and copper tubing.

Oct. 15 — West Longleaf Drive Burglary of residence reported. One Xbox 360, 23 Xbox games, 12 Wii games and three Gamecube games.

Oct. 15 — Shug Jordan Parkway Theft of property reported. Two Florida Gators camping chairs, three camping chairs and three coolers. Oct. 15 — South College Street Auto theft reported. One motorcycle.

Oct. 15 — East Longleaf Drive Auto theft reported. One Suzuki.

Oct. 15 — Shug Jordan Parkway Theft of property reported. One 3-foot alligator statue, one 2-foot alligator statue and one Florida gators folding chair.

Oct. 15 — West Longleaf Drive Auto theft reported. One truck.

two tiers: a 3 percent permanent increase and a one-time 2 percent increase. Kicklighter believes the effects may be looked at differently by younger employees than by more experienced employees, and the

pay raise acts as an equalizer for the added requirement. “When I came to Auburn, a professor told me that you may not get much salary, but we have a great retirement system,” Kicklighter said.

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suspect are still unknown. In an email from Lee County District Attorney Robert Treese, he denied comment on the ongoing investigation under the Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct. This case was the first of two sexual assaults reported in Auburn this month. According to a news release from the Auburn Police Division, the second incident occurred Saturday at a residence on West Longleaf Drive. The incident was reported by the victim, a 19-year-old fe-

male, and the suspect, David A. Huffman, 26, was arrested the same day on a charge of rape in the first degree. The police report states the assailant was also reported to have been known by the victim. According to crime statistics in the University’s annual Security and Fire Safety report, last year there were no forcible sex offenses in on-campus residence halls, one forcible sex offense on campus and no forcible sex offenses in off-campus housing.

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make the appropriate referrals to counseling services. “That’s part of the advantage of living on campus is we do have resident life staff and other professionals who can assist, but we let the other professionals who are accustomed to dealing with these issues take the lead,” Trupp said. In this case, the victim was referred to Safe Harbor for further assistance. Further details about the

Oct. 15 — South Donahue Drive Theft of property reported. One 350watt generator.

Oct. 15 — North Donahue Drive Burglary of residence reported. One Playstation 3, one iPod Touch, one cellphone, four Wii controllers, one backpack, one day planner and five Playstation games.

Oct. 15 — Byrd Street Theft of property reported. One airconditioning unit, one deep freezer, one washer, one dryer and one outside grill.

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Oct. 16 — Skyway Drive Theft of property reported. One utility trailer. Oct. 16 — Shelton Mill Road Theft of property reported. One stop sign. Oct. 17 — Opelika Road Theft of property reported. $1299. Oct. 17 — Webster Road Burglary of residence reported. One laptop. Oct. 17 — Lee Road 191 Burglary of residence reported. One fax machine, one answering machine, one hammer drill, one rotary hammer, one power drill and one paper shredder.

Oct. 15 — East University Drive Auto theft reported. One Suzuki.

Oct. 15 — Cedarcrest Circle Theft of property reported. One pressure washer.

BURGLARIES

» From A1 with me on the phone and walked me through the whole process. They followed up twice, actually, and called me two different times to make sure nothing else had happened.” Leigh Ellen Logan, junior in exercise science, was in the house when it was burglarized. “He opened the door to my room and saw that I was awake,” Logan said. “Then he just said, ‘Sup,’ and walked out. It was dark so I didn’t see much. He was a white guy with a baseball cap.” Logan said at first she didn’t know if it was a prank by one of their friends, but she walked out of her room and saw the back door open.

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“We all went in my room and called a couple of our guy friends over,” Logan said. “We looked around and saw Caroline’s laptop was missing. That’s when I called the police.” Stofer said it’s often difficult to recover stolen property, but there is a way to make it much easier. “Homeowners, students and citizens in general need to make sure that they mark their property as best they can,” Stofer said. “Make sure your property is identifiable so that if we do recover it we can return it to its rightful owner. Do things like record serial numbers (and) property descriptions and store those in a safe place.” James and Stofer said stolen property often finds its way into pawn shops. “We do see that on occasion,” Stofer said. “We

have a system for routinely checking pawnshops and the property they’re taking in.” James said along with police checking pawnshops, the shops themselves are required to submit reports to the authorities of what they take in. If a resident is burglarized and believes their property is in a pawn shop, they can contact police to recover it. “They’re going to have to have a bill of sale, a receipt or the property has to be marked, something to show it belongs to them,” Stofer said. Stofer said the residents of Auburn are the best tools the police have. “It’s important that citizens be involved, and that they be a nosy neighbor,” he said.

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Grant brings big money to college Anna Claire Conrad Staff Writer

Auburn’s College of Human Sciences has been endowed with a three-year, $7.5 million grant to continue the promotion of the Alabama Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Initiative. “Since 2006, we had a five-year, $9.2 million grant,” said Roberta Jackel, project manager for the AHMREI. “When this grant transpired, we applied for and was appropriated this new, threeyear federal grant through the Department of Health and Human Services.” Jackel said this grant will be used to fund healthy relationship and marriage education programs throughout Alabama. “We will host a series of classes that will be taught here in Lee County,” Jackel said. “Previously, through our last grant, these classes were only taught by 10 partners scattered around the state.” Francesca Adler-Baeder, professor of human development and family studies and project director of the AHMREI, said these classes will be free because of the grant. Adler-Baeder also emphasized these programs are an educational outreach resource at the community’s disposal to better their marriages and relationships, and they are

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We believe that healthy relationship skills can be taught and that people can learn better communication, conflict resolution and parenting skills.” —Roberta Jackel project manager for AHmrei

in no way counseling sessions or interventions. “We believe that healthy relationship skills can be taught and that people can learn better communication, conflict resolution and parenting skills through these educational workshops,” Jackel said. Rachel Parham, recent Auburn graduate in human development and family studies, said the people who attend these classes thoroughly enjoy the program, and, based on past progress, Lee County will greatly benefit from this initiative. “For these next three years we will be providing on-campus educational programs on maintaining healthy relationships,” Adler-Baeder said. “These classes will be made available through the continuing education program and, perhaps, on different

locations throughout the University.” Jackel said Alabama has historically had a high divorce rate. Adler-Baeder said when this organization first began its educational initiative in 2006, Alabama was ranked as the state with the fifth-highest divorce rate. “Since then, Alabama has dropped five places and is now ranked as the state with the 10th highest divorce rate,” Adler-Baider said. “It’s these results and the individual results we witness firsthand with our participants that motivates us to continue this initiative.” Parham said conflict within a marriage affects the entire family dynamic. “The children of the couples who attend these classes end up being happier and more well-behaved because they see that the example their parents are setting for them,” Parham said. Adler-Baeder said she looks forward to the Auburn community getting involved. “We’ve seen through past programs with different junior high and high schools around the area that the peers-teachingpeers method has helped our clients immensely and that teens tend to learn better from a demographic they can relate to,” Parham said.

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Tiger Concourse in the works Chelsea Harvey Campus Editor

Construction on the Concourse leading to Magnolia Avenue is still in the works. However, according to project manager Buster Reese, the construction should be finished by the end of this semester, meaning students will have open access to Magnolia Avenue again in the spring. Currently, parts of the Concourse between the Haley Center and Magnolia Avenue are still closed off. “We’re trying to open up behind us as we finish,” Reese said. “We’re fixing to open the first phase from Thach. It’ll be like the first third of the path, and they’re setting up the irrigation and landscape now. “When that’s done we’ll pull the fence and take the temporary sidewalks down so that we can give back as much of the area to the students as much as we can. So we’ll be working our way toward Magnolia and opening up behind us.” The original project was titled Tiger Concourse. According to Catherine Love,

design project manager, additional landscaping elements have since been added to the agenda, and the cumulative project is titled Tiger Carroll Ginn. When completed it will contain a number of features, including a new parking lot next to Broun Hall, a bus loop and bus shelter on Magnolia Avenue and a fountain across from Dunstan Hall. According to Reese, the plan for a new parking lot has already been completed. Love said the fountain will serve as one of the design’s most interesting aspects. “It’s not really a fountain in the traditional sense,” Love said. “There’s an upper pool and there’s a lower plaza, and the water spills over the top of the wall and falls down into the lower plaza. It’s more of a waterfall than a fountain. Down at the base of it there’s a sunken seating area. It’s really gonna be one of a kind. It’s really, really nice.” Love said the construction, which began last May, has been planned for years.

“Back in 2002 we started a family of projects,” Love said. “We called them the pedestrian family for lack of a better term. But it was a 10-year project to improve the pedestrian experience at Auburn, and that’s when we closed Thach Avenue. We closed Roosevelt Drive. We did some work up around building science and architecture.” Love said the concourse project was the last phase in the initiative that’s been underway for nine years. Love said the Board of Trustees appropriated $2 million for the Tiger Concourse project in 2002. An additional $500,000 was donated by Samuel Ginn, member of the Board of Trustees and namesake of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, for additional landscaping elements, such as the fountain. Love said she thinks the completed project will be worth the wait. “All kinds of landscaping and benches and bicycle racks, and it should be a real beautiful addition to campus,” Love said.

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New organization teaches fundamentals of business Megan Smith Writer

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Mundy Trail, which is used by the Auburn Marines for physical fitness training, is the site of NROTC’s Haunted Trail and Carnival.

NROTC gets its Halloween on Sarah Cook Writer

Danger: The Mundy Trail will be haunted with ghosts and goblins Oct. 26–27. Naval ROTC will host its first Haunted Trail and Carnival next week. The event, which will be located at the intersection of Samford and Shug Jordan Parkway, will benefit various NROTC service organizations and future events, such as the warrior foundation Marine Corps Ball. Alex Sherrod, senior in business administration and director of the Haunted Trail and Carnival, said the NROTC hopes to accomplish three goals with the event. “First, we want to provide a fun and inviting atmosphere to celebrate the Halloween season for students as well as the surrounding community,” Sherrod said. “We also want to strengthen our relationship between Naval ROTC and Auburn University and raise money and awareness for each community’s service organization.”

The carnival will be from 5–7 p.m. and features events such as a pumpkin pie walk, bobbing for apples, a candy in the haystack search, face painting and pumpkin painting. After 7 p.m., the haunted trail will begin. “When the sun goes down, we’re going to transition over in to the more trail aspect,” said Chris Rutledge, junior in business and logistics officer for the trail. “Then we’re going to send people through the trails in groups and just do our best to scare them.” NROTC hopes the event will attract students as well as the surrounding community, Rutledge said. “We’re trying to include the entire community, which is why we have the carnival section, which is more for families and children to come around and get candy and play games,” said Danielle Lowe, junior in fine art and Mariner member, the auxiliary support for the ROTC. “But we also want to definitely bring in the college crowd with the haunted trail.”

This is the first Halloween event the NROTC has hosted to raise money for their service organizations. Lowe said she hopes the carnival and trail will become an annual event. “It’s going to be a lot of fun, especially if you go with a group of friends,” Lowe said. “It’s Halloween, and I feel like everybody just wants to get scared.” Aubie will be at the event Wednesday night for photo opportunities. Thursday night ROTC members will dress up as characters from the musical “Wicked” and take pictures with guests. “We’re also at the same time going to be playing the Charlie Brown Halloween movie and have popcorn that we popped and sell that for around 25 cents a bag,” said Ashley Mundy, senior in art and Mariner member. Each event will require a certain number of tickets, which can be purchased before entering. “Just come out and expect to have a good time while supporting a good cause,” Rutledge said.

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Joining a new Auburn organization could offer the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of starting a business. The Auburn Student Entrepreneurship Organization was started this semester by Chris Eckhardt and Ashley Yerves, both seniors in entrepreneurship. Eckhardt said this group fills in the things a college course could not teach. “The point of this organization is three things,” Eckhardt said, “to network with entrepreneurship-minded students, to network with successful entrepreneurs and other business professionals and also to educate and inspire our members to be successful entrepreneurs themselves.” Eckhardt approached Dave Ketchen, professor in the College of Business and faculty adviser for the group, early this semester with the idea for the organization. “I was excited about the chance to serve as the faculty adviser because this group is a way to more strongly connect with Auburn’s vibrant community of accomplished entrepreneurs,” Ketchen said. The group has already had a few socials and plans to meet with Bobby Lowder, former chairman of the board and CEO of Colonial BancGroup, this week. Samuel Solomon, senior in public relations, joined the group with one of his fraternity brothers and looks forward to meeting Lowder. “It’s an exciting opportunity, especially for a club that’s really new and really small,” Solomon said.” That’s a pretty big deal.

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Ashley Yerves (left) and Chris Eckhardt hope to have their new club recognized by SGA by November. Other than that we’ve just had socials. It’s been nice just sitting around and talking to everybody, sharing ideas about where we think entrepreneurship is heading and the impact of it.” Eckhardt said the organization will soon start networking with other business professionals, which is great for employment and internship opportunities. The SEO will meet with a number of local businesses as well as a few in Atlanta. Some members have some experience in entrepreneurship already. Solomon has started a business before called Fruggl that sold coupons. It isn’t in operation anymore, but he said it was a great experience for him. “The fact that I was able to start a company and go through and learn the ins and outs, and in some cases learn some pretty tough lessons, I think was way

more valuable than anything I’ve ever learned in college,” he said. Solomon said he reads a lot of articles and blogs from top serial entrepreneurs to find new ideas. “Because I have already gone and found investors and done a lot of these things that young entrepreneurs are aspiring to do, I think I am someone that people can turn to look when they’ve got an idea,” Solomon said. Being able to network with other students is important for this group to succeed in its goals, Eckhardt said. “My hope is that students will develop excellent business contacts and find new mentors through the organization,” Kerchen said. Eckhardt said members of the club hope to have all the paperwork completed and the group officially recognized by the SGA by November.

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Waitlist system improved; issues still exist in registration Elizabeth Bonner Staff Writer

It’s registration time again, and for many students that means waitlists. Auburn’s online waitlist system was implemented last fall on tiger i. “You go through registration on tiger i,” said Laura Ann Forest, University registrar. “If you hit a class already at capacity, you will be rolled to a waitlist. There’s no priority. It’s all by time. “If someone drops the class, the system automatically generates an email to the student on the top of the list. It gives you 24 hours to respond, and if you don’t, it moves on to

the next person.” After classes begin, the online waitlists are shut off and go to departmental waitlists. Waitlists allow more flexibility, which help encourage departments to cooperate with the online switch. “I think what some people were afraid of was that it would always be firstcome, first-served,” said Constance Relihan, associate provost for undergraduate studies. “What we’re able to do with the waitlists is restructure them so departments can come in and give priory to their majors and those closest to graduation. They can help those

who need it the most.” The system did run into a few glitches last fall. Clayton Bartlett, junior in chemical engineering, experienced one of these issues while waiting for an organic chemistry class last spring. “I started off on the waitlist roughly at No. 60,” Bartlett said. “Every week I moved up a few spots, and a few days before class I was No. 2 or 3. (When class starts) they turn off the online order system, and a lady in the office prints the list. She didn’t realize how competitive it was—that it’s not just by day, but by hour and even second. “I was No. 3 five days into

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class. I went and talked to the lady and found out that five or six people had been let in. She was just doing it

by the day, not by the time.” Bartlett was told he could attend class and participate, but couldn’t officially be enrolled until someone dropped the class. He came to class every day, took the first two tests and was finally let in three weeks before finals. Forest said the system is now a “well-oiled machine” working to ensure equality. Students no longer have to resort to begging for classes, and department faculty no longer have to approve or deny requests. It is based solely on numbers. The system also allows the University to gauge which classes are in higher demand than are being

offered. “We wanted to move the waitlists online to make it easier for departments to understand what classes students were having the most trouble getting into,” Relihan said. “It helps gauge student demand better and meet those needs.” Waitlists can only do so much, Relihan said, so students must remain flexible. “Remember you’re here for your courses,” Relihan said. “You might have to reschedule some other things. Don’t assume that because you’re on a waitlist you’re going to get a seat in the class. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t.”

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It takes a lot of work to give one child three books. Jean Dean Reading is Fundamental in Opelika has provided 75,000 books for 25,000 at-risk children in its 45 years. The oldest children’s literacy organization in the United States, RIF is a nationwide nonprofit that provides three books to children. Starting this year the organization will be losing much of its funding from federal grants. “A third of our funding for many years would come through grants for national RIF because they were under the offices of the Department of Education,” said Cathy Dean Gafford, executive director of Jean Dean RIF. “Congress deleted them from the budget last year, so we have effectively lost our ability to apply for a third of the funding we’ve used.” Jean Dean RIF was started by Gafford and her father, former Alabama Kiwanis Gov. Joe Dean, as a part of the Kiwanis International Young Children: Priority One Project. The program is named after his wife, Jean Torbert Dean, who died in 1990. “We started it because we realized that there were children in the state who didn’t have books of their own, and we thought it was important to help them in that regard,” Gafford said. Because of the loss of funding, Gafford said they are putting all their effort into additional fund-

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J.M. Anderson, assistant at Jean Dean RIF in Opelika, helps children in Alabama receive free books. raising. “We are definitely in the fundraising mode,” she said. “Our choice was to drop 8,000 kids or try to come up with the money in other ways. We just couldn’t bring ourselves to drop the kids.” One upcoming fundraising effort is Run to Read, being held Saturday. One financial supporter of RIF and Run to Read is Auburn’s chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. “We’ll be helping out volun-

teering, but a lot of our girls also participate in the run, so we give back by registering for it and volunteering,” said Emily McDade, Kappa’s philanthropy chair. “We want to help get the awareness out in the Greek community and through Auburn.” McDade said RIF is making huge efforts to make this run the best fundraiser yet in light of their financial struggle. “If we can’t make up that money in other ways, then there could

be children eliminated from the program, which is very, very, very sad,” said Harriette Huggins, Run to Read registration chair and RIF volunteer since 1995. “So we want to do our best to make this a bigger and better event that will put more dollars into the coffers.” McDade said her eyes have been opened to the work that goes into supporting a nonprofit like RIF. “You think, ‘Oh, come on now, everyone wants to give back to

the community.’ But it’s just hard to get it all working together,” McDade said. “Especially with RIF having those cuts, they don’t have the same financial support to get the wheels spinning.” Huggins said she hopes the run will help RIF to not only raise funds, but bring visibility to the impact Jean Dean RIF has. “There’s the possibility of lighting a spark so a child can see bigger things in their life because they can read,” Huggins said.

Festival satisfies sweet tooth Anna Claire Conrad Staff Writer

Work up an appetite, because Syrup Soppin’ Day is almost here. Loachapoka’s 40thannual Syrup Soppin’ Day will be held Saturday in Loachapoka Park. The day’s activities will start at 6 a.m. “We’ll have sausage and biscuits courtesy of Hardee’s first thing in the morning,” said Mathan Holt, president of Syrup Soppin’ Day Inc. “The mules will start grinding the sugar cane at 7 a.m., and the live band will start playing at 8 a.m.” Holt said there is no cost to attend the event. “There will be vendors inside the gates selling their artwork and goods, but the food and entertainment will

be free,” Holt said. Holt said the profit Syrup Soppin’ Inc. earns from the parking fee, which is $5 per car at the Loachapoka Community Center, will go toward several projects throughout the year. “We raise money for our local volunteer fire department and for Loachapoka High School,” Holt said. “Proceeds will also go toward our scholarship foundation and our Christmas fruit basket program.” Holt said there will be several art vendors at the event. “All of the artwork and goods sold here is unusual and unique,” Holt said. “None of these products can be found at Walmart.” Holt said the event

will have several attractions that will appeal to attendees of all ages. “We’ll have bounce houses, a petting zoo, rock walls and bungee jumping for the kids,” Holt said. “The adults really enjoy our live bluegrass and country bands and watching the mules grind the sugar cane to make syrup.” Mitchell said the two syrup mills with mules grinding the cane to extract the sugar juice will be a big crowd-pleaser. “The juice will be cooked down to syrup at the festival,” Mitchell said. “It’ll be prepared the way it was traditionally a hundred years ago.” Syrup Soppin’ Day always attracts a large crowd, Holt said. “If it’s a pretty day, we

could have as many as 25,000 people attend,” he said. Charles Mitchell, vice president of the Lee County Historical Society, said this event is a community effort. “The Loachapoka Syrup Soppin’ organization soley relies on the efforts of their volunteers,” Mitchell said. “No one affiliated with Syrup Soppin’ Inc. gets paid for the work they put into this annual event.” Holt said though University students haven’t been much involved in the past, he would love for them to help at this festival and promote the Auburn spirit. For more information on the Syrup Soppin’ Day, visit the organization’s website at www.syrupsopping.org.

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Auburn graduate James Farmer meets Leigh Hardy at his book signing for “A Time to Plant” Friday at Frou Frou floral shop.

Famous Farmer excels at cooking, gardening Andrew McCaslin Writer

James Famer loves Southern gardening. In fact, he loves all aspects of Southern horticulture. In his book, “A Time to Plant,” Farmer establishes himself as a Southern Renaissance man, a nationally recognized landscaper

and interior designer known for capturing all aspects of Southern landscaping, encompassing both food and gardening as a way to enhance daily life. “A Time to Plant” is the first in a seven-book series in which » See Farmer, A8

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Blake Boothe prepares chili dogs during the lunch rush at Mrs. Story’s Dairy Bar Friday.

Ask an alumnus about Auburn tradition, and along with pajama pep rallies and rolling Toomer’s, he might just mention Sani-Freeze. And while that once-popular restaurant is long gone, a similar business is still serving up hot dogs and sundaes on Pepperell Parkway. “I really don’t know the secret to Mrs. Story’s,” said owner Bob Boothe. “It’s really just a neat place because of the atmosphere.” Mrs. Story’s Dairy Bar, just past East Alabama Medical Center, has been in business since 1952. It has stayed a family business, currently in its third, and nearing a fourth, generation. “I think it’s just cool that we’ve been here forever,” said Blake Boothe, who will take over the business in coming years. “It’s a small

place, and it’s just real simple.” Bob purchased the Dairy Bar from his mother-inlaw, Cora Reams, who purchased it from her grandmother and original owner, Annie Story. “I call it a good vehicle to be able to be around my kids,” Bob said. Purchasing the business in 1997, Bob said, allowed him to be involved in the lives of his children, from being a Scoutmaster to coaching baseball. “If I’d have been working somewhere else … I never would have gotten the opportunity to do all the things I’ve gotten to do with my kids,” Bob said. Bob said he can remember when the dairy bar was one of the only things on the road—accompanied only by Lee County hospital and a radio station all the way to the dead end at Gay Street. “I used to ride my bicy-

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Matt Berry and Michelle Bowden enjoy the atmosphere and the chili dogs at Mrs. Story’s Dairy Bar. cle down here when I was a kid … and get hot dogs and milkshakes and ride it home,” Bob said. “The city’s kind of grown up around us.” While the surroundings may have grown and changed, Mrs. Story’s Dairy Bar hasn’t.

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When Auburn Fire Chief Lee Lamar was growing up out on Wire Road, he never thought, ‘When I grow up, I’m going to be a firefighter.’ Today, Lamar said he couldn’t imagine doing anything different. “I got involved with this with some friends right out of high school,” Lamar said. “It was something that I would never have dreamed of.” Lamar has been the chief since 2008, but he’s been with the department since the late 1970s, first as a volunteer at the Southwest Lee County Station. After going through sixweek recruit school at Auburn, he began working full time. “The best seat in the house is riding backward in an engine car,” Lamar said. “You’re fighting fire, you’re

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Farmer seeks to educate readers about quality garden living. Released in September, the book has already risen to No. 2 on the Wall Street Journal’s best-seller list. Making himself nationally known was no easy task, Farmer said. “It takes a lot of hard work, a lot of networking,” Farmer said. “I’m a firm believer that it takes a village to do anything. So by having a good village and great people around you, whether it’s friends from Auburn or friends I meet along the way, but it’s keeping your-

self surrounded by great people who are always going to be cheerleaders and who will support you.” Farmer, an alumnus of Auburn’s horticulture program, is also the founder of his own landscape company, James Farmer Designs, which he founded in 2005, according to his professional website, www. jamesfarmer.com. He said his education at Auburn was a crucial stepping stone toward his current success. “I was one of those folks who were fortunate enough to major in exactly what I wanted to do,” Farmer said. “So my classes literally prepared me for

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Auburn Fire Chief Lee Lamar gathers with Lt. Robert Hodge and firefighters Brandon Kohn, Logan Lambert, Jay Gibbs and Brandon Magill. Lamar said members of the fire department are like family. not only at helping others, but he is a force within the department as well. “He actively fights for new equipment,” Koski said. “We’re getting a new fire engine this year … There are constant budget cuts and everything, but we still feel like he’s helping out the fire department.” Aside from fighting for the department, Lamar said there’s not much else my business. As a designer, I know what plants, what styles, the whole looks I want to create for my clients.” Harry Ponder, professor of horticulture, said he remembers Farmer as a student. “He was very creative, kind of like a visionary … He was an outstanding student,” Ponder said. “James started a business out of school (and) built an excellent reputation as a floral designer and chef.” Leah Kay, senior in horticulture and intern at floral shop Frou Frou, said she is excited about the new book series and looks forward to reading her au-

to which he devotes his time. “I’m very wrapped up in what I do,” Lamar said. “I’m not a workaholic, per se, but we’re on call 24/7, so we kind of live a different lifestyle.” Lt. Dennis Carlisle, head of Station 1 on Ross Street, said one of Lamar’s strengths is that he’s easy to talk to. “It doesn’t always mean tographed copy. “James has a really interesting way of approaching the horticulture business,” Kay said. “He doesn’t just limit himself to one thing. (The book series is) going to be about … the Southern style. It will be a way to approach Southern hospitality in ways other than just inviting people into your home.” Farmer’s future goal is to become his generation’s vanguard spokesman for gardening and cooking. “I’m 29, and my generation’s—give or take a few years above or below me—I really want to become their voice for garden living.”

that you’re going to see eye to eye, but … he will listen to you,” Carlisle said. Lamar said he enjoys working with the people in the department. “It’s very much like a family,” Lamar said. “It can be just as dysfunctional as any family, and yet it functions so well when it counts.” But Lamar said what really keeps him going is the knowledge that he has

made a difference. “I know without a doubt that I’ve helped people,” Lamar said. “And I know that I’m going to continue to do so.” It’s a commitment others have noticed. “He’s good for the community,” Koski said. “I feel like he’s a good chief and a good administrator. Most everyone around here does.”

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It’s a tradition Blake said he looks forward to continuing, though it wasn’t in his original plan. “I was going to school, and was going to go into building science,” Blake said. “I can name off 10 people off the top of my head that graduated from Auburn with building science degrees and do not have jobs right now.” Blake will take over in a few years when Bob retires after his daughter finishes college. “I told my son, ‘You’ll never get rich selling hot dogs and milkshakes, but you’ll survive and have a comfortable life, and people’s going to come,” Bob said.

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Broad movement can go in many directions What conclusions are there to draw about a movement that has been equally lauded and scorned? How do we feel about a movement that allegedly both loves the American system and wants to bring down Western capitalism? Do we support a movement that has been called both synthetic and grassroots? How do we judge the Occupy Wall Street movement when there are so many different directions in which it can go, and in which it is currently going? What we can say is that we’re pleased with the extent to which Americans have been allowed to voice their beliefs. The Occupy movement has lasted weeks and shows no signs of stopping. Even better is that, for the most part, the American protests haven’t been violent. A common theme of the protests across the globe and in the United States is class warfare. The protesters feel restricted or oppressed by the

wills of big business and the wealthiest 1 percent. This is something to be concerned with. The freedom to acquire wealth is a, if not the, pivotal concept of our nation. To punish the wealthy in the name of the nonwealthy would be a disaster and contrary to the spirit of our Founders and the system they designed. Some feel the protesters stand not for a redistribution of wealth, but a redistribution of opportunity. The idea is that the wealthy enjoy the best schools, the best jobs and the greatest opportunity for even greater upward mobility, while those who find themselves lower on the totem pole are mostly stuck where they are. Essentially, wealth begets wealth, and the protesters want to change the isolation of that wealth. The protesters believe that corporations and the private interests have too much influence on government. They want a taller and stronger wall between government and lob-

byists. Some have called it odd that the protesters choose to attack corporations for this corruption instead of the politicians who allow themselves to become corrupted. This had led some to question why the focus is on Wall Street and not on D.C., where the action is taking place. Within the OWS movement is the “I am the 99 percent” concept. The signs are becoming quite common. The idea is that a person takes a picture of a handwritten story they’ve written detailing their economic or health woes to post online. Some of their concerns are education debt, medical debt and mortgages. They argue the system is organized poorly and has created a generation of people with enormous debt and no opportunity for a job with which to pay it off. They blame Wall Street and the top wealthiest percentage of the wealthy in the U.S. for creating an unfavorable environment in which they now

find themselselves. We feel that a high unemployment rate isn’t a strong enough reason to warrant more government regulation of Wall Street. It also stands to reason that the entity responsible for forcing sub-prime mortgages on banks shouldn’t be given greater control of our economy. The biggest cause for concern is the unclear purpose of these protests. An inconcise mission leaves room for a hijacking of the movement. Or they could adopt too many causes and leave everyone involved frustrated by inaction. The days and weeks to come will be telling for the Occupy movement, America and the world. We are teetering on the edge of an even-greater global economic disaster. The euro is close to falling to pieces, and the American dollar is about as weak as it’s ever been. The question now is, should economic disaster strike, how will Occupy Wall Street react?

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My dad lived in a single-wide trailer. He married at a young age, without any kind of future set in stone. But after 10 years of college, a fouryear stint in the Army, two children and three college degrees, he is a successful dentist in metro Atlanta. A few months ago my father sat me down in his office to talk about a few financial situations in regards to my college career. We talked about tuition and everyday expenses, and sometime during the conversation he brought up the impact my expenses had on his taxes. This also led to a discussion regarding his income tax, and if the current tax rates stay in place, he will be paying more than 50 percent of his income to the government.

Half of everything he makes will be out of his control. I am by no means a political analyst, but how can anyone think this is right and fair? A flat tax would solve most issues here, but of course a simplified tax code and equal tax rate is out of the question. Make the tax rate 10 percent for everyone who makes a certain amount, and those who make less will be given a break for certain earnings. This sends one message to me: anyone who wants to go to college and have a prosperous life and—after hard work and a few favors— make good or even great money, can. But if you do, you have to give a large portion away, no questions asked. This is one of the most counterintuitive operations that has ever been brought to my attention. Whenever I bring this story up, the individuals who enjoy more government control and agree with the highest tax rate to the highest paying individuals tell me I am ignorant. The logic here is that people who

make the most should pay the most. The most successful have to give to pay for those who “need” it. I am all for helping impaired and handicapped individuals and those who have the most extreme situations that have absolutely no chance at going to college. The people I don’t care to help are those who could have attended college, but for whatever reason, did not. The people that rely on welfare because the government owes them, the people who don’t look for scholarships to pay for college or believe that college is a waste of money and the ones who say I could have gone, but I would be in debt forever if I took out a student loan. Go to college and stop complaining. Earn your way to a better life and stop demanding for those who are successful to pay for those who choose not to be. If ignorance is wanting to control the money I earned after I paid four years or more of out-of-state college tuition, then so be it.

There is a concept in economics called the structure-conduct-performance model. It states that the structure of an economic system—the laws which govern its participants, the methods by which capital flows from savers to investors, the existing technological framework—influences how agents conduct themselves within the structure, ultimately determining the performance of the economy as a whole. The Occupy Wall Street protestors seem to have a light grasp on this idea. Their “We Are the 99 Percent” mantra implies issues with our current economic structure that results in wealth disparity. Outrage over sub-prime mortgage bundling and energy price manipulation, bank bailouts and executive bonuses and youname-it hedge fund activities questions the conduct of certain economic agents. Anemic GDP growth— stunted by debt crises and crippling uncertainty and eaten away by inflation— and stagnant unemployment clearly indicate the disastrous economic performance in recent years. But their message needs refinement.

The Constitution states “all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States,” the word “uniform” anathema to decades of politicians who’ve carved out special deductions and exemptions for their states’ industries and biggest campaign donors and instituted incentives and credits under the guise of good intentions and investment into a tax code that has grown to literally tens of thousands of pages. The “general Welfare of the United States” is to be provided by the government of this union of sovereigns, not the specific welfare of the banking and automotive industries receiving billions from members of society with no ties to either, or the oil industry with its depletion allowances and caps on payments to spill victims, or even married couples filing taxes jointly. If we believe Jefferson’s words that “all men are created equal,” the true spirit of our governing document, it follows that the only just laws are those which treat all men equally. Lamenting conduct and performance is futile when the structure itself induces these predictable results. So pack up your tents, OWS, and head to the voting booth. It’s the politicians who write the crooked rules, but it’s our ignorance that lets them get away with it.

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I give up. I was looking for a match made in heaven, but all I got was an unsanitary, irritating and expensive night.

My relationship with the bars has about run its course. Let me take you back to Saturday night when I made the mistake of choosing overpriced cocktails instead of a Redbox DVD and a sixpack of Mike’s finest. You girls who hide behind that whole “I’m badder than you” persona—it’s pathetic. I’m not stupid, and I notice you staring at me. You’re looking at me for one

of two reasons. You dislike something about my appearance, or you’re jealous. To the boys who think they can “buy” their way into my pants, or into any girl’s pants, for that matter: grow up. Maybe if you hadn’t checked out the bartender’s backside mid-conversation or stared at my breasts for the past five minutes, I’d think you were a semi-decent guy—but I noticed

otherwise. I’ll give it to you, though, y’all aren’t as bad as the hyenas who lurk around the dance floor hunting for an unsuspecting girl to thrust their pelvises into. Ah, the gems of society. After all, who doesn’t love a mind reader? Yes, you nailed it. I’ve been waiting all night for a sweaty, illmannered excuse for a man to dry-hump me to the beat of Taio

Cruz’s “Break Your Heart.” But, what really gets me hot is when you misconstrue my “no” for a “yes”—all 15 of them. Finally, the transit ride home— if only my stop weren’t the last. I don’t care to know about your bun in the oven. Also, if you can’t sing sober, you most certainly can’t sing drunk. A word to the wise: nights in are under-appreciated.

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Guest column: ‘Occupy’ a force to be reckoned with Katelyn Cowser senior, English

To understand the goals of Occupy Auburn, you must understand the origin of the movement. The occupiers of Wall Street are tired of the corruption in our government; they are tired of not having a voice. The initial occupation of Zuccoti Park was a demand for justice and a call to all of us who feel that the government no longer represents the 99 percent.

Occupy Auburn was formed out of a shared desire to stand in solidarity with the occupiers in New York. Our mission is simple: We aim to raise awareness in the local community to the social injustice of corporate greed in tandem with pay-to-play government. Through a variety of action, we aim to continue the momentum of this movement. We have discussed several potential actions at the past two general assemblies. We held an event on Sunday at the Haley Center Concourse; some of the students in the group handed out fliers to raise awareness on campus. On Thursday we will protest in front of a Compass Bank from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to show our support of lo-

cal credit unions and expose the tyranny of corporate banks. Occupy Together is a grassroots movement comprised of people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Within our numbers are people from several political and social ideologies with different areas of interest. The diversity of this group is something to celebrate. Each person has some unique talent that will help propel this movement forward. We are not looking for a handout. We have jobs, we are business owners, we are in school, and we are working hard to create a better country; a country where every voice is heard, not just the rich and powerful. A grassroots structure is essential to our

progress—for we are a people in progress. Through our strong belief in consensus, we are a living, breathing example and evidence that a participatory democracy can work. There has been much criticism regarding the lack of a defined leadership. We are all leaders; we each help make decisions through the use of a consensus. It is an exciting and organic means of governing that gives voice to all who participate, striving for a unified vision that reflects the local community in a bright and positive way we can all be proud of. This movement has swept around the globe and back to our front doorsteps. We must be doing something right.

Refusal to recognize homosexual marriages unconstitutional I have an Alabama driver’s license, but originally I’m from Wisconsin. To drive back to my parents’ house, I have to pass through Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois. I’m licensed to drive in each of those states because I’m licensed to drive in Alabama. And while the driver’s test in Alabama may be markedly different than the one in Wisconsin, my license in Alabama works in Wisconsin. This is because of Article IV of the United States Constitution, which states that “Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State.” A marriage license is no different than a driver’s license. Both are issued by the state and serve purely state purposes. A marriage license issued by the state does not require the Catholic Church to marry you. If you

aren’t Catholic or the diocese deems your relationship unfit, the Catholic Church is not legally obligated to perform your marriage. But in the eyes of the law, you are happily married. Furthermore, if I get married in Iowa, but my wife and I decide Alabama is the better place for us, our marriage from Iowa is still legal and recognized by the state of Alabama, and we are entitled to all the benefits under Alabama law that a couple originally married in Alabama would be. The Constitution requires it. That is, of course, unless I don’t marry my wife in Iowa and instead I marry my husband. Equal marriage is legal in Iowa, but not in Alabama and, see, that changes the whole story. If my husband and I move to Alabama, we’re no longer legally married. We’re partners, lovers, boyfriends, companions. Anything and everything but hus-

bands. The Defense of Marriage Act supersedes the Constitution and says if Alabama thinks equal marriage is icky, then Alabama doesn’t have to recognize that legally binding license from another state, even though Article IV says otherwise. I dated a woman once who had married young and regretted it. She divorced less than a year after getting married. But for a very brief moment, she was a wife and she had a husband. Those are two very special, meaningful words, especially to people who can’t use them. All this woman and her soon-to-be-ex-husband had to do to be granted with such a privilege was show up at the court house with one boy part, one girl part, two birth certificates and $80. The divorce was a bit more expensive. But that brief marriage, however hollow and meaningless as it may have been,

Please keep Auburn looking lovely Auburn won the game against Florida, but they lost at keeping the city respectably clean. I’m not talking about rolling the Toomer’s oaks here, but the surrounding businesses and sidewalks. I work at a bookstore here in town, and Sunday morning my co-worker and I were faced with the daunting task of cleaning up a very messy parking lot. Now, cleaning the parking lot is a normal thing for us to do, but after filling the fifth bag, it was apparent that Auburn cannot win and celebrate in a respectable manner. We are said to be “the Loveliest Village on the Plains,” but Sunday morning we were the trashiest village on the Plains. After picking up beer cans, beer bottles, empty

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pizza boxes and countless McDonald’s wrappers, it was apparent that I was picking up all of this trash after grown adults. Sure, Auburn won, but there’s no sense in turning Auburn into a giant trash can because of it. Celebrate, but don’t leave your trash in the parking lot of a closed business, who, note, is nice enough to not tow your car while you’re rolling Toomer’s. So, I ask Auburn fans this: after winning the Ole Miss game, keep your city clean and use trash cans. We want everyone who sees our city to know without a doubt that this is “the Loveliest Village on the Plains.” Kayla Strickland junior, secondary English education

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After a 17–6 conference victory over the unranked Florida Gators Saturday, the No. 20 Tigers (5–2, 3–1 SEC) gained the confidence they’ll need to face the No. 1 LSU Tigers (7–0, 4–0 SEC) away in Baton Rouge this weekend. “Great opportunity for us this week,” said coach Gene Chizik. “Obviously, we have a huge, tall order in front of us going to Baton Rouge, but we’re going to embrace it. It’s going to be a lot of fun. “We’ll have to play a great football game to have a chance to win—the best we’ve played all year. That’s what you have to do to have any chance whatsoever to beat the No. 1 team in the country. “They are a great football team. They are solid everywhere. There are really no weaknesses to their football team. So, you have to play your best game, offense, defense and special teams, to have a chance to win.” Chizik announced Tuesday that sophomore quarterback Clint Moseley will replace junior quarterback Barrett Trotter as starter. Trotter was replaced by Moseley midway through Auburn’s game against Florida. “We spent the last 48 hours really evaluating and looking again at what we think is the best for Auburn, and we’re going to start Clint Moseley,” Chizik said. “It doesn’t mean Barrett Trotter doesn’t get his chance to win, it just means that we’ve been struggling offensively the last few weeks. I don’t think that’s a secret. “I feel like we need a spark

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there. I feel like in the second half of the Florida game, Clint came in and gave us somewhat of a spark when we needed it. I think he’s earned the right for the opportunity to start, so he’ll be starting in Baton Rouge Saturday.” The opposing Tigers will be Auburn’s toughest opponent to date for the 2011 season. Defensively, LSU is a force to reckon with, allowing only 11.7 points per game compared to its own 38.4 points per game average. “As we all know, LSU’s defense is fast, it’s physical,” Chizik said. “They’re one of the best in the country. The challenge is certainly going to start with our offensive line. There’s no question about it. “There’s no way we’re going to be able to win the football game if we don’t improve everywhere offensively, starting with the offensive line first. There’s just a level of improvement that’s going to have to happen this week for us to have a chance to go in there and win, and it’s going to all start there.” Auburn’s offense will likely have to compensate for LSU’s strong defensive front, but after

Marta Sanz didn’t believe she had won. Finishing 9 under par at the Tar Heel Invitational in Chapel Hill, N.C., Oct. 7–9, Sanz finished one stroke ahead of three other competitors in her victory. Sanz was named GolfWeek’s National Golfer of the Week for her performance. “I didn’t believe I won that tournament,” Sanz said. “It took me a few days to realize it, but being named golfer of the week was unbelievable.” Sanz grew up in Spain, but the pressure of playing in the United States is unlike anything she experienced in Europe. “It’s a completely different level,” Sanz said. “We have really good players in Spain, but we’ve never played team-wise like in the U.S. Courses are completely different. The pressure of the tournaments is way bigger than in Europe.” Sanz’s sister Patricia is a senior

tor that as we go.” LSU averages 369.1 yards of total offense per game and allows 251.9 to their opponents. Auburn averages 360.9 offensive yards per game and allows 404.4. “This has to be the best defensive game we’ve played all year for us to have a chance to win,” Chizik said. “Their running game is extremely physical. They don’t try to trick you. They’re going to line up, and they’re going to run their plays. They’re going to out-physical you. They’re going

The Tigers (9–11, 3–7 SEC) are aiming to settle the score and defeat the Tennessee Volunteers in the teams’ second match of the season Friday at 7 p.m. The volleyball team will play host to Tennessee after four consecutive conference losses. Sarah Bullock, junior in public relations, said despite the recent losses she is proud of what the team has accomplished and anticipates a win Friday night. “Yes, it was a loss, but we didn’t play poorly,” Bullock said. “LSU plays a strong game, but we were always able to fight back when they got on a run. We even got some runs in ourselves.” Coach Rick Nold said practice would remain the same for the team as it prepares for the upcoming match. Serving and staying focused throughout the game will continue to be key focal points for the team. “We want the team to play with the same identity throughout the season,” Nold said. “Serving has been a point of focus for this season. We will continue with those drills and make sure we remember to keep high energy throughout the game.”

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DeAngelo Benton catches a pass for Auburn’s first touchdown. the permanent loss of senior offensive lineman Jared Cooper and the slow recovery of junior wide receiver Emory Blake following his ankle injury, the Tigers have ground to make up. “Jared Cooper just had surgery yesterday, so he’s out for the year,” Chizik said. “Chad Slade played last week, and Chad’s improving. I don’t know the status on Emory right now. Really and truly, that’s probably 50-50. We were hoping it would be more in favor of him playing, but right now I can’t say that that’s true. So again, we’ll continue to moni-

Basketball team confident after Hoops Madness Patrick Tighe Writer

The Auburn basketball programs tipped off the season with “Tiger Hoops Madness” Friday evening. The night included a threepoint shootout, a slam-dunk contest and an abbreviated scrimmage. Second-year men’s coach Tony Barbee leads a Tigers team looking to build on its 11 victories from last season. “It’s a great way for the season to kick off,” Barbee said. “This event is huge every year for the program and our fans.” Senior forward Kenny Gabriel defeated sophomore guard T.J. Rice in the three-point contest. Gabriel finished his junior season averaging 10.3 points and five rebounds per game.

“It was a good atmosphere out there tonight,” Gabriel said. “Last year it was a learning process, and this year we have people like Noel Johnson, Frankie Sullivan and Varez Ward. As soon as practice gets going, we just need to keep working with the new guys, and we should be OK.” The slam-dunk contest was a crowd favorite featuring celebrity judges like former Auburn basketball standout Marquis Daniels, former Auburn basketball coach Sonny Smith, former Auburn football great Kendall Simmons, former Auburn golfer Jason Dufner and former Auburn basketball star John Menglet. Gabriel and sophomore guard Chris Denson took home the dunk contest honors. Denson appeared to have locked in the victory with a reverse dunk assisted

by teammate Varez Ward, but Gabriel tied up the contest and won with a stretched dunk from the free throw line. “I wasn’t going to jump from the free throw line originally,” Gabriel said. “When I saw Chris got a 50, I had to go for it.” The scrimmage was a 10-minute practice session for the fans to see the Tigers in action for the first time this season. Barbee said he was pleased with a few newcomers who stood out. “You look out there tonight, and I think one of them stood out like a sore thumb in freshman center Willy Kouassi,” Barbee said. “That is why we recruited him, and that is what he does well. “I think we counted in the first five trips up and down the floor, he had six rebounds. I don’t know todd van emst

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if any of our interior players averaged six rebounds for a game, and in our first five trips, he had six rebounds. “That’s what he does. He has a knack of rebounding the ball. He has a knack of getting his hands on the ball. “I thought Cedric McAfee played well, too, of the newcomers. He scores and is electric, and he showed some of that tonight.” Barbee emphasized the team has worked extremely hard in the off-

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The Vols will travel to Auburn fresh off a road win against Mississippi State. Kelly Fidero, senior in health promotion, said she believes the recent losses will energize the team for the upcoming match. “We need to be much more aggressive on the court,” Fidero said. “The game against LSU told us we don’t have one weak point. We are a strong team; we just have to keep that energy up.” After a strong start to the season, the team has experienced trouble keeping a lead in sets, as well as staying consistent throughout the match to ensure a win. “We are a different team on the road than at home,” Bullock said. “We have had a lot of trouble keeping high energy when we aren’t playing at home. Hopefully this Friday’s match will bring back the momentum we had.”

The Auburn Plainsman season. He said the only reason they ever lose is because they ran out of time, not because the team quit or gave up. Auburn has a challenging year ahead and will compete in several tournaments to open the season, taking on Seton Hall, South Florida and North Florida in the SEC Big East Challenge in December. The Tigers will then fly to Hawaii to compete in the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic. Auburn will face the likes of Clemson and preseason ranked No. 20 Xavier in this holiday tournament. Friday will serve as the second match between the two in-conference rivals. The match will kick off a second round of matches against SEC schools the Tigers have already faced this season. Fidero said she believed there was much to be learned from each school, and she hopes the second time meeting the teams will favor Auburn. “Each time we play a team there is something to learn,” Fidero said. “Even in the case of a loss, we can see where we were weak and what needs to be worked on.” Nold said he hopes the team will put the recent losses behind it and continue forward with enthusiasm to finish out the second half of the season successfully. “Our serving wasn’t where it needed to be in these last few games,” Nold said. “We need to be much more aggressive, but we’ve been happy with the improvement, and we are anxious to get back on the court.”

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to run the ball downhill. They’re going to play-action pass and hit you over the top. “Case-in-point, in the Florida game where they did that a couple of different times with some huge plays over the top when they get your corners isolated because they have the speed out there to do it. Nothing fancy, just really good physical football and good one-on-one matchups. There are no secrets to it.” Moseley’s replacement of Trotter also begs the question of whether the offense will have difficulty adapting to a new quarterback within a small window of time. “I don’t think so,” Chizik said. “No. 1, he’s been around here a long time so certainly that helps. No. 2, he’s followed right along with the game plan, and he’s been right in there, again, I think preparing as if he were going to be the starter. As far as a limited play book for him, that’s really not going to be an issue.” Along with the uncertainty of the team’s quarterback change-up, Auburn faces recent inconsistency by sophomore kicker Cody Parkey. While he opened the season a seemingly strong asset, Parkey missed two field goals during the game against Florida and one before previously against Florida Atlantic University last month. “Obviously, I never want to miss any field goals,” Parkey said, “but my teammates picked me up and

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Corey Lemonier records his second sack of the night against Florida. told me I was going to have a bigger kick to make later in the game, and they were right. “I had to go in and make that kick, so it’s just one of those things where sometimes kickers miss, and I’ve got to bounce back from it, get better and just continue to work hard.” Despite a few occurences of what some would consider bad luck, Parkey still leads the SEC and is second in the FBS with 21 touchbacks. He hopes the week of practice will strengthen his technique in time for LSU. The game will mark Auburn’s third against top-10 opponents in the past four

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weeks. “Obviously it’s a huge challenge, but I think there are a lot of schools that are exactly like LSU in terms of

being a big challenge and going on the road in a very tough environment and winning,” Chizik said. “So, I mean, is it a difficult place to play? No question about it. But there are a bunch of difficult places to play in this league.” Auburn and LSU will meet for the 45th time Saturday, with LSU holding an edge at 23–20–1 in the series. Auburn is 5–14– 1 against LSU in Baton Rouge, and LSU has won the last five meetings in Death Valley. Auburn’s last win at LSU was in 1999. The Auburn Tigers return to action at 2:30 p.m. in Tiger Stadium.

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Sophomore golfer Marta Sanz was named Golfweek’s player of the week. al and Sanz winning at the Tar Heel Invitational—the Lady Tigers hope to carry that momentum into the Pac 12/SEC Challenge this weekend in Knoxville, Tenn. “There’s 24 teams in the tournament,” Sanz said. “It’s kind of like a pre-national championship. We’re playing to win it. For an individ-

ual, I just want to play the best I can for the team. If I win individual, that would be awesome.” Sanz is used to competing under pressure from winning the Spanish National Championship in doubles with her sister where they won on a onehole playoff. Sanz said that

is her favorite memory outside of playing for Auburn, but facing Alabama in the SEC Tournament was one of her favorite memories as a Tiger. Sanz has a simple goal for the rest of the season. “I want to be an AllAmerican and win nationals.”

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Tigers to play last home game against University of Georgia Graham Carr writer

The No. 22 Auburn soccer team (11–4–1, 5–3–0 SEC) will play its last home game of the season when it returns to action Thursday against the University of Georgia at 7 p.m. Coach Karen Hoppa said there is still work to do before this rivalry game. “We still need to be a little better defensively on our back four,” Hoppa said. “We still got to be better on our spacing and our transition defense.” Junior midfielder Ana Cate said she believes the team is close to being great. “We just need to get better at the little things,” Cate said. “I think overall we have done well by being in every game and not getting blown out by anybody, but we need to work on finishing our easy goals and defending the person that we do not think is going to score, but can.” Auburn will try to add to its home record of 7–1. Georgia is tied with Florida for the league’s best road record at 5–1. Hoppa said playing at home inspires confidence in the team.

“Anywhere in the league is tough to play, and I think for us, we feel like Auburn is one of those places,” Hoppa said. “When we get the tougher teams in the league to come here, we get great crowds and it makes for a great environment. The girls are little more confident at home and playing on this field, so we enjoy playing here in front of the home crowd.” Junior goalkeeper Amy Howard said she agrees with Hoppa regarding her take on matches played on home turf. “I love playing at home,” Howard said. “It always feels better when the crowd is pulling for you rather than against you. You always have that adversity on the road that you don’t have at home.” The teams split last year’s games with Georgia, winning in Athens 2–1 while Georgia beat Auburn 2–1 in two overtimes in the SEC tournament. Georgia has not beaten Auburn in the regular season since 2007. With three games left for both teams, Auburn needs LSU to lose another game to take the lead in the Western division. If LSU loses a

game, Auburn holds the tiebreaker after beating them 3–1 Friday night. If not, LSU will win the division outright. Hoppa said they will be keeping an eye on the LSU scores the rest of the season, but it will not matter unless Auburn takes care of its own business. “We know we will need some help if we are going to win the West from some of the teams LSU has to play down the road,” Hoppa said, “but we don’t control that. All we can control is what we do.” Howard said it would be nice if LSU lost, but the team can’t do anything about it if LSU does win. “Hopefully things will go our way and we will keep winning while things will work out for us to win the West, but we can only control what we do on the field,” Howard said. Because the Georgia game is the last home match of the season, it will be Senior Night for the Tigers. The four Auburn seniors to be honored are defender Julie King, defender Heather Havron, midfielder Katy Frierson and forward Lydia Townsend.

Swimming, diving team gears up for fast-approaching season Brandon Miller Assistant Sports Editor

The men’s swimming and diving team may have won the SEC Championship 15 years consecutively, but that doesn’t compare with what the team has in store for fans this year. “We’re so far ahead of anywhere we were last year, and it’s so noticeable in training,” said Kyle Owens, junior in biomedical sciences. Auburn’s first opportunity to showcase its progress is Friday against LSU in Baton Rouge. “We don’t know how we’re going to perform, but we’re training so hard, the camaraderie on the team is so good, and we’re going into the season in a really good position,” Owens said. Brett Hawke is entering his third season as coach after leading teams to back-to-back sixth-place finishes at the NCAA tournament. Karl Krug, senior in business, said that has caused the team to train differently heading into this season. “We’re more focused on individual events, like what we need to do to get everything done,” Krug said. “I wouldn’t call it necessarily harder, but I’d call it smarter. “We experimented with some things last year, so we know what is going to

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work and what isn’t, so that’s what we’ve been doing, and it’s working out real well.” Owens said the pressure and intensity has been increased from last season. “I think that’s something we really lacked, especially in the upper group last year,” Owens said. “Everyone is rallying around each other in practice, pushing each other harder than we’ve ever had happen.” LSU enters the season after finishing fifth in the conference last year. “I know enough to know they’re competitive in a few events,” Hawke said. “They don’t have a really wellrounded team, but they have strengths in certain areas. It’s going to be tough to win every event.” Krug said LSU’s butter-

fly swimmers rank No. 16 in the world. “They’ve got a couple of fast guys,” Krug said. “They’re a good swim team. Anyone can swim fast on any given day, so you never know what to expect. You always have to bring 100 percent.” With the hard work already underway, Hawke isn’t hesitant to express the team’s goals this year. “The ultimate season goal is always to win, but anywhere in the top 10 should be the goal,” Hawke said. “So, realistically, we’re just trying to be our best every day, and hopefully at the end of the day that’s good enough to challenge.” In order to excel throughout the season, Hawke said he’s looking for upperclassmen like Krug to have a good year. “You always expect your seniors to come through,” Hawke said. “He’s a sprinter. He’s a leader in that area.” Hawke also said senior Max Murphy is another swimmer to keep an eye on at the SEC and NCAA level. Hawke is confident that hard work and determination from Krug and Murphy can lead the team to its seventh national championship since 2003. “Get ready to see some fast swimming from us,” Krug said.

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It’s a big third down in a huge game. Auburn needs a defensive stop. Are all 87,000-plus fans in Jordan-Hare screaming their heads off to try and distract the opposing offense? No. Well, the ones who aren’t yelling are at least clapping or making some kind of noise, right? No. They’re shaking a plastic rod with orange and blue strands at the end. What does that do? Absolutely nothing. Shakers look cool when the entire crowd is shaking them in unision after a big touchdown, but seeing people use shakers for anything else is baffling. You might think that a person yelling at the top of their lungs looks foolish, but at least they are contributing their small amount of support for the Tigers.

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We don’t do that here. We’re content to shake our shaker as hard as humanly possible hoping somehow that strikes fear in the opposition.”

People pumping their shakers are the ones who look foolish. The best thing that has ever been accomplished by shakers is the orangeand-blue haze during the 1989 Iron Bowl because the shakers were paper back then. When I was in Baton Rouge two years ago, I don’t remember seeing everyone using their shaker as their primary choice for cheering. That’s why Tiger Stadium is one of the loudest stadiums in the country. Because they use their voices. And yell. And

scream. And go crazy every single play. We don’t do that here. We’re content to shake our shaker as hard as humanly possible hoping that somehow strikes fear in the opposition. Another thing I was intrigued about at LSU was how interactive their student section was with the band and their cheers. They didn’t have antique cheers like “Track ‘Em” or “Two Bits.” They had all these crazy hand gestures and choreographed movements for each song the band played and every cheer. I would love to see our student section interact like that. So far this season, the two away SEC schools I have visited (Arkansas and South Carolina) have done something crazy like blast the techno “Sandstorm” across the sound system and have the entire stadium jump up and down. It was awesome. After traveling to almost every single SEC stadium, our student section pales in comparison.

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centage. The season was good enough that the Toronto Blue Jays drafted him 15th overall in the 2001 MLB draft, and he left before finishing his degree. Gross said throughout his three years in the Blue Jays’ minor-league system, he never thought he’d make it to the big leagues—until it happened Aug. 9, 2004. “I felt that I had the ability to do it, but until you get there, you don’t really ever know,” Gross said. He played 40 games that year and 44 in 2005, hitting .209 and .250, respectively. After being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers prior to the 2006 season, Gross began to shine more as a hitter. In his first year as a Brewer, he hit .274 with nine home runs, 15 doubles and 38 RBIs. His numbers were fitting considering the way Gross started the season: a pinchhit home run. “That was pretty special,” Gross said. “It was really my first chance to stick with a team full time in the big leagues, and for that first at-bat to come up and hit a pinch-hit home run, it’s an at-bat I always think about as my best in the big leagues.” After two more seasons with Milwaukee, Gross was

traded to the Tampa Bay Rays, where he said he most enjoyed playing. That 2008 season Gross played a career-high 127 games. He also hit a career-high 13 home runs and helped the team reach the World Series, ultimately losing to the Philadelphia Phillies. “I really enjoyed my time in Tampa,” Gross said. “I got to play on a really, really good baseball team, got to experience a World Series and got to play with some great teammates and a great group of coaches.” After being nontendered by the Rays after the 2009 season, Gross signed a oneyear deal with Oakland Athletics, then a minor-league deal with the Seattle Mariners. However, three days after signing another minorleague contract with the Florida Marlins, Gross decided to retire. In his major-league career, Gross was a .239 hitter with 40 home runs and 186 RBIs. “It’s really come full circle for me to be back as a coach,” Gross said. “At the same time, it’s an honor for me to walk out there and put on the Auburn uniform again.” Gross has two more semesters until his management degree is complete, and while he’s not sure what he’ll do next, he’s keeping his options open. “I’m trying to leave every door, so to speak, wide open,” Gross said. “I could definitely see myself coaching. When I get to that point and see what’s out in front of me, I’ll make a decision on where I go from there.”

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WhyDrive brings new meaning to delivery Kate Jones

day night,” Larson said. “Sunday night is a good one, or Friday at like two in the morning.” Larson said they’ve had orders for yogurt from Chill to steaks from Hamilton’s on Magnolia. “It’s hard to imagine most people wanting to have a charge of $5 to order their food,” said Brian Deloach, employee at Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, which doesn’t charge a delivery fee. “That’s just my opinion of it.” Deloach said he could only see this business being successful for students living in dorms. Byrant Gardner, driver for

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Ordering in is no longer limited to restaurants that deliver. WhyDrive Food Delivery can pick up takeout from any restaurant and deliver it to customers. Alex Larson , owner of WhyDrive Food Delivery and sophomore at Southern Union, said the idea came from a latenight visit to Checkers with his girlfriend. “We’re in the drive-thru, and we see the young guy, who later found out his name was Will,” Larson said. “And this poor guy is hung over the intercom at the drive-thru trying to make an order, on foot, barely holding himself up.” Larson said after a good laugh he and his girlfriend offered Will a ride. “So I drive back around right through the drive-thru again and get him his Checkers, take him

home, he gives me $5,” Larson said. Larson said by the time he got home he had an idea. After a month of planning, WhyDrive Food Delivery has been operating

for one month. Drivers pick up and deliver food from any restaurant in Auburn starting at 5 p.m. and ending at midnight. “Our busiest is probably Sun-

Domino’s Pizza, said he doesn’t believe WhyDrive Food Delivery will affect business. “It would cost (customers) more to use them to deliver instead of Domino’s,” Gardner said. Even so, Gardner said he believes WhyDrive Food Delivery will be fairly successful because customers will pay a fee for food that isn’t near where they live. “That’s definitely something that I would want to use if I was in a big group of people because the delivery fee will be split up,” said Bailey Vaughn, freshman in physical therapy.

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Jen Buckert and Clément Mardon display their scarves at a trunk show at Wrapsody Saturday.

Tradition becomes fashion trend Rebecca Croomes Assistant Photo Editor

Auburn fans only have two good uses for toilet paper, and it isn’t out of the ordinary for them to grab some of the white stuff to wear around their necks after victories. But thanks to alumna Jen Buckert, anyone can look as if they’ve been rolled after a win all winter long by wearing a Toomers Rolls scarf. Buckert, 28, works for CocaCola Co. in Atlanta. She came up with the idea for the scarves after attending the SEC championship last year. She noticed after the game that fans were covered in toilet paper. “It was such a great sight,” Buckert said. “To see them all in toilet paper was just so funny, and immediately I thought to myself, ‘Oh, my gosh! I can do something like that. I can commercialize a scarf that looks just like that.’” When customers see the scarves, their responses are usually the same. “The most common reaction

I get is, ‘Oh, my God, I love this idea! I wish I came up with it first,’” Buckert said. When Buckert began business school in January she turned to her friend, Clément Mardon, a Georgia Tech grad who wasn’t familiar with the tradition. “At first I was like, ‘Toilet paper, huh?’” Mardon said. “‘Is that going to work?’” After Buckert explained what it meant to her school, however, Mardon said he thought it was a great idea. “Especially when the trees were poisoned—I mean we started before that—but this is a neat way to kind of preserve the tradition for Toomer’s,” Mardon said. Over the course of nine months the two researched fabrics and learned sewing techniques. They made patches and designed numerous logos until deciding on the name Toomers Rolls. After signing a licensing agreement to use the Toomers name, they began production. The price of a scarf is also homage to Auburn. For $17.16,

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The most common reaction I get is, ‘Oh, my God, I love this idea! I wish I came up with this first.’” —Jen Buckert creator of toomers rolls

the score of the Dec. 2, 1972, Iron Bowl, the scarf can be bought online or in stores. Proceeds will benefit the Toomers Foundation. Local retailers like Wrapsody and Big Blue Bookstore are already carrying Toomers Rolls. Big Blue store manager Terry Holdridge said he discovered the scarves online and contacted Toomers Rolls because he thought it was a neat idea. The store began carrying Toomers Rolls Friday, Holdridge said, and customers were already picking them up. » See Toomers, B6

The Film League of Auburn held its second official meeting Thursday at The Gnu’s Room. Gathered in the coffee shop, the small group discussed upcoming events before eating dinner and heading to see “Moneyball.” “It sprang from my need to be around other people who are interested in the movies and film and the creative process of film,” said Charlene Redick, professional writer and Film League of Auburn founder. “I have a feeling Auburn should go in this direction. Everyone loves movies. We’re all on Netflix already.” Redick started the organization in hopes of forming a group devoted to enriching the Auburn community through the arts. “If you’re an actor, writer, designer, publicity or management person in the arts—anybody who’s interested in that would enjoy getting together with people interested in film and cinema,” Redick said. Through the Film League of Auburn, Redick hopes to generate appreciation for the cinematic elements in every form of artistic expression. “I would like to become a viable enough group that we can have a little film program that would include interesting things like lectures, workshops or even a screenwriting and independent film contests,” Redick said. The group attracts members from a wide range of talents and professions. Sharing ideas and thoughts about films were University graduate students, retired professionals, professors, published authors and acclaimed artists. Despite diverse interests, participants were unified by their

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I like being creative, whether it’s cooking or writing. I like to dissect and analyze.” —Sandra Reichner Member, Film League of Auburn

desire to see the arts flourish in Auburn. Sandra Reichner, local artist and poetry student, attended the Film League meeting because of her interest in others’ opinions about film. “I wanted to hear what was out there,” Reichner said. “I like being creative, whether it’s cooking or writing. I like to dissect and analyze.” David Rose, Auburn graduate student in management information systems, saw the league as an opportunity to expand his interest in cinema. “Even though I’m not from the liberal arts department, I have a general interest in film,” Rose said. “I usually go to the Capri Theater in Montgomery or the Columbus Film Society, which has film showings at the theater there.” Instead of traveling to screenings and festivals, the Film League of Auburn provides Rose a group devoted to culture and film in his own city. As a professional writer and editor, Redick says she sees incredible accomplishments and talent go unnoticed, but she refuses to let that happen with literature and writers in the Auburn community. “We have these award-winning programs in athletics, and I’m just so proud of them,” Redick » See Film, B6

Life in community theatre turns into a real drag Rebecca Croomes Assistant Photo Editor

Michael Prickett hasn’t found the right way to tell his 4-year-old daughter he’s going to be wearing a dress. “I don’t think she really understands that I’m going to be dressed up as a woman,” Prickett said. Jason Lehman, on the other hand, has students who are counting down the days until they can see him in high heels. “There’s a real big interest back at the middle school about seeing Mr. Lehman in a dress,” Lehm-

an said. Prickett, a resident of Opelika, and Lehman, a middle school theater teacher from Columbus, are actors preparing for their shared role as Edna Turnblad in the Auburn Area Community Theatre’s production of the Broadway musical “Hairspray.” The show begins Nov. 3 and runs until Nov. 13 at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center on East Drake Avenue. Dates and showtimes can be found at www.auburnact.org. The show is about plucky Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad who

wants to dance on a popular 1960s TV music show. The part of her mother, Edna, is traditionally performed by a male wearing women’s clothing, or in John Travolta’s case in the 2007 film version, a fat suit and plenty of makeup. Assistant director for the AACT Steve Bice said there was no question a man should play Edna. “The role is written that way,” Bice said. John Waters, writer of “Hairspray,” based Edna off his friend » See Play, B6

Rebecca Croomes / Assistant Photo Editor

Michael Prickett (left) and Jason Lehman strike poses as they prepare for their shared role as Edna Turnblad.

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Directions: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a blender, mix the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and thyme until mixture is smooth. Place the ham on the bottom of the pie crust. Place the cheese on top of the ham. Pour the egg and milk mixture over the ham and cheese until full. Place the quiche on a baking sheet to prevent the mixture from spilling over in the oven. Place into the oven and bake for 45–55 minutes or until egg mixture is firm and crust is browned. Serves: 6

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» From B5 said. “But we also have so much going on in a lot of unsung ways at Auburn.” The Film League of Au-

burn offers a venue for students to experience an entire community of people devoted to encouraging creativity and refining their art. One of the goals of the

league is to provide a place for talent to surface in Lee County. Redick hopes to attract more people to the group in order to find promising students in the area and pro-

mote their work. “I think a film society would be a good thing for this community,” Redick said. “Through the Film League, Auburn can develop all of its potential.”

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Are you going to LSU? Yes

What is your favorite TV show? “How I Met Your Mother”

What is your costume for Halloween? Fiona from “Shrek”

Can you whistle? No What is your favorite dessert? Banana pudding

What is your favorite accessory? Earrings What is your favorite soft drink? Diet Coke

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Behind the scenes at farm gets scary Kate Jones Intrigue@ theplainsman. com

My palms sweat, my legs shook and I stuttered when I took my first trip to Popes Haunted Farm Friday night. While it was my first experience with anything haunted or spooky, I was there to do a job: take a behind-thescenes tour of the frightful farm. Popes offers several events such as walks through the haunted forest and barn, a haunted hayride and 3-D clown maze. I was able to see the inner workings of the clown maze with veteran clowns Jacob and Jonathan as my guides. Scared out of my mind to enter, Jacob and Jonathan took me inside. The background music was the tune clowns use when entering the circus, except more creepy than joyful. I watched as clowns jumped in front of groups traveling through the different scenes, observing the participants’ terror. Sections of the maze include various moving props, loud or creepy noises and bursts of air— additional scares to the clowns jumping in the path. While I didn’t put on a costume, I wanted my go at the festivities. My first task was to put my arm through a hole and dangle it in front of a passing group. I wore a white sock with blood and guts on the end to keep the group on its toes. Totally over-analyzing and wanting to do it

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“They love it,” Holdridge said. “It’s truly Auburn. I mean, it’s uniquely Auburn. It’s one of the traditions.” Buckert and Mardon are loving the response so far. Mardon said people as far away as South Africa and Europe have visited the website and ordered a scarf, but personally selling them in Auburn is special. “People come up to us and they love the product, so that’s great,” Mardon said. “It’s been nice coming to Auburn and seeing all the tailgating and peo-

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Divine. “Divine was a 350-pound drag queen, and Divine wanted to play the role of Edna and Tracy,” Bice said. Bice said when local auditions for Edna were over, the directors couldn’t choose between Prickett and Lehman. The decision was made to keep both men since there was already an understudy for the role of Tracy. The part came as a welcome change of pace for Lehman, who has been acting his whole life and works at Walt Disney World during the summer. He travels the nearly 80-mile round trip from Columbus to Auburn five days a week to rehearse. Prickett has been involved with AACT for about four years and said he is excited for this role. “This is one of the roles that I wanted to do ever since I got into theater,”

right—meaning I wanted screams—I asked tons of questions: “When do I go? What if I hit them? Do I do it like this?” Jonathan gave me the best advice. “Don’t get the first person,” he said. “Always get the middle of the group.” Jonathan said the first person in the group is usually a guy, and they aren’t scared as easily. On cue, I shoved my arm through the hole and another clown simultaneously jumped into the area. There were a few squeals. Next, Jacob showed me the air pump and the moving rat. Minus my lack of a costume, I began to feel like I was part of the group. It was really cool to watch the groups come through and see how much joy they found while still being terrified. Jacob said that night someone had even peed their pants. I was able to watch multiple groups come through scenes, and, best of all, they had no idea I was there. The last task I was assigned was using the air hammer, my first attempt at using a power tool. Jacob said it’s used to create extra-loud noise during the scene. Pressing it against a metal sheet, it made a louder noise than I anticipated, even causing me to jump. On the way out, Jacob and Jonathan took me on a VIP tour of the haunted barn. The rules were no extra light, stay in a single-file line and no cursing. Needless to say I broke one of those rules before even leaving the gate. ple having fun all day.” Buckert said she thinks people appreciate her idea since the trees were poisoned. “I think we’re just such a greater appeal now,” Buckert said. “Which, you know, we wish that we could roll Toomer’s Corner forever, but if we can’t we can still let the tradition live on through the Toomers Rolls scarves.” Mardon and Buckert don’t know if they will make any more collegiatethemed gifts in the future, but for now they are enjoying the experience of selling the scarves. Prickett said. “So I was real excited to do it.” It also isn’t either man’s first experience with drag. Lehman said as a high school freshman he performed in a show where he had to wear women’s clothes and play a flute. Prickett said he’s been in a womanless beauty pageant, which was the first time his oldest daughter saw him in a dress. “She saw me then and thought it was funny, but I think this will be better,” Prickett said. “Hairspray” lacks its own wardrobe, so the men will be frequenting thrift stores in the coming weeks to find their costumes. “I’ve tried on a couple pairs of high heels, so that’s been interesting,” Prickett said. “It’s strange trying to squeeze your foot into a small, woman’s shoe.” Lehman said he has no preferences on how his costume will look. “I’ll just take anything that will fit,” Lehman said.

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Walking on wild side

MOST FASHIONABLE ON CAMPUS Sheyda Mehrara

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Tights have become a fashion trend rather than just a means of keeping warm. Patterned tights and leggings started to become popular last year. Mary Whisenhunt, freshman in apparel merchandising and employee at Therapy in downtown Auburn, recommends girls with a unique fashion sense to wear patterned tights. “To wear patterned tights you have to have to have a funky style,” Whisenhunt said. “It really depends on the generation of girls.” Patterened tights can be worn for a number of occasions. “Usually you can wear them on a night out, such as a going-out outfit,” said Capi Jenkins, sophomore in anthropology and art history and employee at Behind the Glass.

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Patterned and colorful tights add flair to many outfits. “You can wear the patterned tights with a really nice, drapey dress and really stand out and be unique.” Jenkins said the trend is catching on quickly. “They’re pretty in style right now, and if they don’t sell out fast then it’s because people don’t know how to wear them,” Jenkins said. Whisenhunt recommends limiting the num-

ber of designs used in the outfit so the patterns do not clash. “You can wear them with all types of bottoms,” Jenkins said. “Usually a solid if they’re patterned tights.” Whisenhunt also said certain tights can have a flattering or detrimental effect on a female’s figure. “I say that they can definitely lengthen your legs,” Jenkins said.

“I like my jacket because it’s different, a little unlike me. It adds a different dimension because I’m always wearing stripes.” Melody Kitchens / Online Editor

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As the long-awaited collaboration between Italianbrand powerhouse Missoni

and mass-market favorite Target has come and gone, it is time to review whether it was worth the hype. Missoni for Target debuted in stores and online Sept. 13, and it carried the various and infamous Missoni prints at Target price points. The collection featured

more than 400 items from knit sweater dresses, flats, boots and heels to paper goods, makeup bags and home and kitchenware items. Missoni for Target attracted enough shoppers to crash Target’s website, and most of the collection sold out in stores natiowide the

day of debut. Currently, there are few to no pieces of the collection left at the Target in Tiger Town, and the only place to find the most popular items is at Target’s website or—at higher prices—on eBay. “I definitely wouldn’t buy it on eBay,” said Jenny

Steele, senior in journalism. “That’s the whole reason I went on the first day. I was so excited about it for months, and there’s no way I would get it if it runs out in stores.” For a name brand to make an inexpensive line, those eBay prices may be reasonable and worth it to

some. But for others, it may just be another outfit to pass up. I think it’s great that Target offers what would be an expensive collection to the mass market in an inexpensive way, and this time they succeeded in bringing a classic, iconic style to anyone who desired it.

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