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Thursday, October 7, 2010

Vol. 120, Issue 7, 24 Pages

SGA goes the distance for injured veterans Morgan McKean Writer

Kristi MeGahee, last year’s Miss Auburn, is getting the city of Auburn up and running. This year’s Fall 5K Oct. 17 will directly benefit Plainsmen in Action for Wounded Soldiers, a group created by MeGahee, senior in psychology, to raise money for the Lima Foxtrot Program for

Injured Military. The cost of the race is $15, and those interested in participating can register on the SGA website or on the Haley concourse Oct. 11-15. The Lima Foxtrot Program, a division of the Lakeshore Foundation in Birmingham, organizes several camps throughout the year for injured veterans. Although the camps are

located in the Birmingham area, veterans from all over the country are invited to participate at no cost, according to the Lakeshore Foundation’s website. The camps are specifically designed to help injured soldiers regain an active lifestyle and build confidence in living with a physical handicap, MeGahee said. Equipment, such as

specialized wheelchairs for soccer, tennis and even waterskiing, will be available onsite. “I think it’s really important to encourage them that they can still be active no matter what their injures are,” she said. Throughout her tenure as Miss Auburn, MeGahee and P.A.W.S. will raise money specifically for PLAINSMAN ARCHIVES

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A group of runners participate in last year’s SGA Fall 5K run.

Fires spark state alert Alison McFerrin Staff Writer

‘Fall Discovery Hikes’ encourage learning Emily Adams Photo Editor

The Forest Ecology Preserve is making it fun for children to enjoy the outdoors and the chill autumn weather. The preserve is hosting Fall Discovery Hikes at 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday for children ages 5-12. Margaret Holler, preserve volunteer and former coordinator, said the hikes keep a free form, as there is no need to plan time spent in nature. “Usually, the forest provides a program,” Holler said. “The forest is our classroom. I keep it pretty much a hike, and that’s usually fun for every age.” Holler guides participants

through different paths each week. “I know this property very well, so I know little places during each season where something is different to find out,” Holler said. “I make sure the kids keep their eyes and ears open, and even their noses, too.” The hikes usually last an hour, but Holler said that varies by the group. “I have a hard time not letting the kids explore and giving them a chance to be free,” Holler said. “It’s too important to me to not rush them.” She said the purpose of the hikes is to get children outside. “The next generation is not going to know what the natural world provides,”

Holler said. “We need them to fall in love with it if they’re going to take care of it.” The hikes are a free activity for families to enjoy, she said. “Most of the parents that come recognize the need, and it’s an opportunity to have a special day,” Holler said. “There’s not that much for families to do that parents and children enjoy together, and being in nature is automatic entertainment, and it’s cheap.” For parents, seeing their children get excited about something is the reward, according to Jodi Steltenpohl, who participated in a hike Sept. 21 with twin daughters, Alex and Maddie, 7. “The best part for me is

seeing how excited the kids get when they see something neat,” Steltenpohl said, “and listening to them retell the stories about all the neat things they saw.” Steltenpohl, who is leader of Girl Scout Troop 7182, brought the troop to the preserve as a fun way to help the girls earn hiking badges. The hikes have numerous benefits for children, Steltenpohl said. “It’s good to get them outside and get them active,” Steltenpohl said. “There are plenty of things here they can learn and discover about nature, so it’s a great educational experience for them, and it’s also really good for » Turn to HIKE, A2

Moderate to extreme drought conditions in Alabama have caused a statewide fire alert. “It just means that we, being the Alabama Forestry Commission, have the authority to restrict the issuance of burn permits,” said Dan Jackson, AFC protection division director. “That’s required if you’re doing any kind of open burning in the state.” Although there was rainfall prior to the alert being issued Sept. 23, it was not enough to make a difference. “Who knows where we’re going to get that next shot of rain like that?” Jackson said. “So we’re

just asking people, if they can, to hold off on doing any kind of that burning.” He said they would still issue permits to some people or companies, if they have the proper facilities and show they will be on hand to watch and control the burn. According to wildfire totals from AFC’s website, Alabama has had 626 wildfires in just the past month that have burned 7,008 acres of land. “The majority of those are probably in the northern half or the northern twothirds of the state,” Jackson said. “It’s just drier there.” In contrast, Lee County has reported only three wildfires and 166 acres damaged in one month. Jackson said that » Turn to WILDFIRES, A2

On Campus Crime Annual security and fire safety report

Burglary 2007 43 2008 37 2009 21 Arrests for drug law violations 2007 13 2008 5 2009 13 Arrests for liquor law violations 2007 22 2008 44 2009 47 Disciplinary actions for drug law violations 2007 1 2008 3 2009 16 Disciplinary actions for liquor law violations *not to scale with other graphs

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Tripp Colley, 5, examines a maypop fruit during a Discovery Hike at the Ecology Preserve.

Adrian Meadows, 7, looks at a patch of lantana as she walks through the Butterfly Garden on a Discovery Hike.

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Intrigue » C1 |

Arts & Entertainment » C3

2007 172 2008 96 2009 104

Wasting Time » C5

Sports » D1

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Crime Reports for Oct. 1 – Oct. 7, 2010

DUI Arrests in the City of Auburn Oct. 1 – Oct. 7, 2010 Seaborn C. Patterson, 18, of Birmingham Auburn University Federal Credit Union, Donahue Drive Oct. 1, 1:19 a.m. Robert L. Cattage, 52, of Spokane, Wash. South College Street at Technology Parkway Oct. 1, 7:44 p.m. Bryan A. Roberts, 22, of Birmingham Moore’s Mill Road Oct. 2, 1:40 a.m. David C. Cummings Jr., 19, of Columbus, Ga. Fuller Avenue Oct. 2, 2:51 a.m. Chad J. Allen, 24, of Opelika Samford Avenue Oct. 2, 6:03 a.m. Samuel A. Methvin, 18, of Birmingham Highway 14 at Mary Brooks Drive Oct. 2, 11:07 p.m. Joseph M. Terry, 30, of Columbus, Ga. Laurel Drive Oct. 3, 1:05 a.m. Sara A. Pierce, 21, of Opelika North Donahue Drive at West Glenn Avenue Oct. 3, 1:23 a.m. Jason P. Ward, 32, of Montgomery Taco Bell, South College Street Oct. 3, 2:46 a.m. Christopher W. Barefoot, 20, of Opelika South College Street at Woodfield Drive Oct. 3, 3:38 a.m.

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Oct. 1, Graves Street Theft of property reported. One Apple MacBook Pro.

Oct. 1, East University Drive Burglary and theft of property reported. One cash box, $900.

Oct. 1, West Magnolia Avenue Miscellaneous theft reported. One Fossil leather wallet, one Georgia driver’s license, one debit card, one Auburn student ID card, $45.

Oct. 2, Webster Road Burglary and theft of property reported. One circular saw, one reciprocating saw, one power drill, one Craftsman toolbox, two sets of Craftsman sockets, various Craftsman nonpower tools, one LG cell phone.

Oct. 1, North College Street Theft of property from vehicle reported. One Toshiba laptop.

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the county being more developed may explain why there have been fewer wildfires. “That’s not to say there haven’t been wildfires,” Jackson said, “but it’s very possible that the volunteer fire departments have put out a lot of those, and we’ve never been called.” The term “wildfire” is more correct than “forest fire.” “We have prescribed fires, and we normally do those in the wintertime,” Jackson said. “That’s actually considered a forest fire, but the proper term is prescribed fire.” The forestry commission purposely initiates prescribed fires to clear out underbrush or burn certain sections of woods for the wildlife. It may seem counterintuitive, but wildfires might be less prevalent if more forests were burned with prescribed fires. “We don’t do enough burning,” said John Cush, research fellow in the School of Forestry. “Historically, the state, good

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Operation Lakeshore, a $2.3 million campaign to build new cottages for the Lima Foxtrot participants and their guests. P.A.W.S. will be teaming up with SGA’s annual Fall 5K for its first major fundraiser. Meha Jha, sophomore in chemical engineering and this year’s director of Fall 5K, said she wanted to pair up with P.A.W.S. because so many people have a personal connection to the military. “We were trying to think

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physical activity.” Children enjoy finding rocks and leaves along the path, but their favorite part is the animals, Steltenpohl said. “They love all of it,” Steltenpohl said, “but I

Oct. 2, Gay Street Burglary and theft of property reported. One HP laptop.

Oct. 2, Florence Drive Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle reported. One Phenx Gerard Bank debit card, one Social Security card, one Alabama driver’s license, $150. Oct. 3, Opelika Road Theft of property reported. One Ralph Lauren shirt, one Guess shirt, one Copper Key blouse, one Moa Moa shirt. — Reports provided by Auburn Department of Public Safety

portions of the state, burned pretty regularly.” Fires that happened naturally every two to 10 years caused the evolution and maintenance of much of our vegetation, Cush said. “Smokey Bear did too good of a job,” Cush said. “All landscape in the tempered part of the world burned at some point in time, and that’s how the plants and the animals evolved, with fire. So without fire, we actually lose species.” Fire may be a good thing for the environment, but the problem with the wildfire situation is that the fire spreads, endangering human life and property. Lifting the fire alert is contingent on rainfall, Jackson said. Drought maps show how dry an area is, and burn permits will stay restricted until there is sufficient rainfall for safer conditions. Cush said that in an ideal world, controlled, purposeful burning should take place every few years, but then there’s a concern about smoke as a pollutant, as well as the costliness of the project.

Balsie Butler, fire operations chief for the Alabama Forestry Commission, puts out a fire in St. Clair County.

of something that would affect a lot of people,” said Abby Basinger, junior in public relations and SGA’s secretary of University Outreach. “We thought P.A.W.S. would be a great way to unify everyone for a good cause.” Jha said she hopes the entire community will come out and support P.A.W.S. and the Fall 5K. In addition, Jha has invited Brian Hicks, Auburn graduate and Lima Foxtrot participant, to speak before the race. Hicks lost his leg because of injuries sustained while serving in Iraq and

now wears a prosthesis. He has not let his disability hold him back, though. Jha said Hicks has competed in more than 20 triathlons as a paralegal triathlete and plans to run in the Fall 5K. “Brian has been my motivation to make this event even better,” Jha said. “He is the perfect example of what the Lakeshore Foundation does.” Jha’s goal is to have more than 800 participants and raise about $12,000 for P.A.W.S. MeGahee encourages all interested in P.A.W.S. to join the Facebook group.

Members of P.A.W.S. are able to help with future fundraisers, serve on committees and attend monthly meetings. MeGahee’s biggest push for P.A.W.S. and the Fall 5K is to “show appreciation for those who have made the sacrifice.” Her twin sister Katie was the inspiration for P.A.W.S. because she served a yearlong tour of duty in Iraq. “When I would talk to her while she was overseas, it hit me that she’s not the only one that’s our age that serves,” MeGahee said. “I just want to bring awareness to this cause.”

think they really enjoyed learning about the different animals. There are all sorts of reptiles, birds and insects here for them to see.” Lilli Wellbaum, 6, and Kavari Sanders, 8, agreed finding caterpillars at the Butterfly Garden was their favorite part of the hike

Tuesday afternoon. “I liked finding cool leaves,” Lilli said. “Being outside is more fun.” Kavari, who took home an orange rock from the hike, said she also thinks playing outdoors is better. “It’s fun to hike, and there are lots of things to find outside,” Kavari said.

It is important to get children outside at a young age, Holler said. “The miracles of nature are not going to go away,” Holler said. “They’re there for us every day, and the kids find them. If you don’t start them fairly young, you can really miss that opportunity for discovery.”

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Marathon participants take off at the beginning of the 5K race to raise awareness and funds for Autism Speaks during Alpha Xi Delta’s AmaXIng Challenge Sunday.

Tri-city run raises autism awareness Tysonn McKinnon Writer

Runners from around the state laced up their sneaks Sunday to raise money for Autism Speaks. The Auburn chapter of Alpha Xi Delta sorority, along with sister chapters at Jacksonville State University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, held its inaugural AmaXIng Challenge to benefit children affected by the disorder. A 5K run and one-mile walk occurred simultaneously in Auburn,

Jacksonville and Hoover, with all proceeds going to Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest nonprofit autism advocacy program. “Not only are they a resource for parents, but they will tell you, research-wise, where we are headed in this direction,” said Janie Marino, adviser for the Zeta Xi chapter. “We feel truly fortunate to have aligned ourselves with them nationally.” Chapter president Erin McCreary stressed the event was more about awareness than raising money. The Challenge was successful on

both fronts, however, raising more than $47,000 as of Sunday afternoon. The Auburn chapter alone raised more than $32,000. “We had over 800 people registered online,” said sorority member Brittany Henderson. Registration was $10 per participant. “I was really happy to see so many people here,” said race winner Jeremy Winter, junior in wireless engineering. More than 1,600 people participated statewide.

Speakers included state Sen. Ted Little and SGA president Kurt Sasser. Mayor Pro Tem Dick Phelan was also in attendance. Sasser praised Alpha Xi Delta for not only “talking the talk, but walking the walk.” “They’ve identified the problem, and they’re doing something about it,” Sasser said. Autism affects one in 110 children and one in 70 boys, according to the Autism Speaks website. There » Turn to RUN, A4

Swirl, sniff and sip Local partygoers enjoy wine from all over the world in downtown Opelika Libby So / PHOTO STAFF

Dewayne Reynolds, also known as dRmagic, makes a balloon animal for Gloria Ge at the JCSM seventh anniversary celebration.

Museum brings culture to Auburn for 7 years Libby So Writer

The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art celebrated its seventh birthday Oct. 3 with tents and tables filled with activities, stands of free food and perfect 80-degree, sunny weather. Guests enjoyed free entertainment provided by the museum, the city of Auburn and local pastry suppliers. The University has been collecting art since 1948, but did not have a building to showcase or hold the works, so the collection

was housed temporarily in Montgomery, Henley said. Albert Smith, 1947 graduate, donated $3 million to build the museum in honor of he and his wife Jule’s 50th anniversary in the 1990s. It opened in 2003, started collecting art and has been growing ever since. It now stands as a part of the community’s cultural asset, a cultural amenity to Auburn, Henley said. The theme of the celebration » Turn to BIRTHDAY, A4

Mary Gillman Writer

The Event Center Downtown garnished its courtyard with candles, white tablecloths and hors d’oeuvres to open the Wine Tasting by International event Sept. 30. The wine tasting caught the attention of visitors, who were able to sample six varieties of wine—while snacking on cheese, shrimp and other hors d’oeuvres—for only $15. Those not interested in the wine could access the full bar and also enjoy the hors d’oeuvres for $5. The wine tasting began in the courtyard at 6 p.m., with music playing in the background as guests tried their sample-sized wines, and ended about 8 p.m. “About every three to four weeks, we will host a wine

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Andrew “Gus” Clark of Fine Wine and Beer by Gus serves wine at a wine tasting in downtown Opelika Thursday.

tasting,” said Lisa Beck, owner of the Event Center. “We had a big beer fest not long ago, and that was a big success.” Gus Clark, of Fine Wine and Beer by Gus, poured wine for guests and spoke along with

Jim Sikes, owner of Jimmy’s Restaurant, about the kinds of wine offered. “It’s been rewarding, actually, for myself,” Clark said. » Turn to WINE, A4

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is no medical detection or cure for autism. Many children and parents came to the event, which was family-friendly. There were arts and crafts for kids, as well as a moon bounce and a face-painting station. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really exciting to see the people weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve touched out here,â&#x20AC;? said member Kelsey Oglesby. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We love our handson experiences through philanthropy.â&#x20AC;? Members of Zeta Xi also work closely with The Little Tree Preschool and Storybook

Farm, which cater to children with autism. A special appearance was made by Aubie, who entertained children and posed for pictures. Free snow cones, snacks and water bottles were provided. There was also a silent auction, which included a limitededition, Warhol-esque Aubie canvas print and a football autographed by Pat Dye. Sponsors included Toomerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drugstore, the Lee County Kiwanis Club, AuburnArt.com, Kinnucanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, J&M Bookstore and Kimbro Oil Company.

Alpha Xi Delta will have an eBay auction this week, featuring an autographed flag signed by 2009 British Open champion, Stewart Cink; a flag signed by 2007 Masters champion, Zach Johnson; and a Nike golf club signed by 1997 British Open winner, Justin Leonard. All proceeds from the auction will benefit Autism Speaks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping to truly turn this into an annual event,â&#x20AC;? Marino said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will definitely be doing this again.â&#x20AC;? To learn more or to donate to Autism Speaks, visit www.stepitupauburn.com.

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was â&#x20AC;&#x153;As Above, So Below,â&#x20AC;? an exhibition currently on display at the museum. The exhibition â&#x20AC;&#x153;As Above, So Below,â&#x20AC;? works by Suzanne Scherer and Pavel Ouporov, manifests the connection humans have between nature or, more generally, among all things. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They do these really wonderful egg tempera paintings that have this focus on the duality of things spiritual and corporal, like the heavens and Earth, so to speak,â&#x20AC;? said Andrew Henley, education curator K-12 of the Jule Collins Smith Museum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So with that, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve decided to build some activities for kids

to sort of play around with.â&#x20AC;? Scherer and Ouporov used text in a way of using ambigrams, which are stylized letters that can be seen from left to right or vice versa. This allows students to start thinking about duality in text. Activities at the party included making trees out of pipe cleaners, metal tooling, pumpkin painting, costuming, painting with water colors and simply drawing with colored pencils. All the arts and crafts were related to Schererâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Ouporovâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s techniques and elements in their paintings, which were viewable inside the museum. Art history students volunteered at the party,

helping out with the children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awesome,â&#x20AC;? said Lindsey Rodgers, journalism major and art history minor. As one of the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major events of the year, it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop there. Popcorn and sweets donated by Kroger, Ursulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catering and Gigiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cupcakes were available free for guests. Those who were willing to spend a couple dollars treated themselves to hot dogs, fried pickles and other traditional backyard foods. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a family day celebration of the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening, a community event where families are welcome,â&#x20AC;? said Colleen Bourdeau, marketing and events manager.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The main thing that many people were impressed with was the wines that were offered,â&#x20AC;? said Dale Down-

been encouraged by the interest various groups and guests have had in their business after only a few

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve watched the crowds grow each time.â&#x20AC;? Sikes sells some of the wines tasted at the Event Center in his restaurant in Opelika. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are three whites and three reds,â&#x20AC;? Sikes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Sauvignon Blanc from California from the Honig Winery; and then thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a blend of Sauvignon Blanc thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an Argentinean wine; and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a French white wine as well.â&#x20AC;? The three other samples were red wines from Spain, Chile and California. The wines had an alcohol content between 9.5 and 14 percent and were served in small sampling glasses.

ing, manager of the Event Center. Many couples attended to support Beck and enjoy the tasting. Other guests included members of the community who were intrigued by the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m on the mailing list for the Event Center, and so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just been hearing about them for a while through their newsletter, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m on their Facebook page too,â&#x20AC;? said attendee Carrie Holzmeister. Holzmeister and her friend Laura Bank said they enjoyed the first wine out of the six they sampledâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Honig Sauvignon Blanc from Napa, Calif. Beck said she and her group have

months, even with little exposure to the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have some more beer tastings, and all sorts of opento-the-public events and private events,â&#x20AC;? she said. The Event Center has hosted about 22 private events in less than two months. It is designed to host events ranging from wine tastings and Greek events to weddings and live concerts. It keeps its website updated with upcoming events for the public. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like this here, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like this in Auburn,â&#x20AC;? Beck said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is truly one-of-akind.â&#x20AC;?

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Honors College Fall Film Series: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Osamaâ&#x20AC;? @ Student Center Ballroom, 7:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

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The Silent Witness Exhibit (Domestic Violence Awareness) @ Student Center green space, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Oktoberfest @ Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 p.m.

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For every one woman that dies from breast cancer, five to 15 are misdiagnosed and needlessly treated. That’s five to 15 women undergoing unnecessary surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments, according to the New England Journal of Medicine. A possible, maybe even likely, cause of these misdiagnoses is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. At its inception, 117 women died every day from breast cancer. Today, 110 women die every day—a two percent decrease annually from 1990 onward, according to the National Breast Cancer Coalition. Seven fewer women dying daily is a great achievement and nothing to scoff at. But is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month still effective or necessary? It all started in 1985 under the guidance of AstraZeneca, a manufacturer of the breast cancer drugs Arimidex and

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Tamoxifen and the world’s seventh-largest pharmaceutical company. AstraZeneca is to National Breast Cancer Awareness Month what Hallmark is to Valentine’s Day or what Macy’s is to Christmas Idea: the promotion of annual mammograms would help prevent breast cancer. And, of course, while you’re at it, use Arimidex and Tamoxifen to treat all your cancer needs. Wink. Surely AstraZeneca’s control of two drugs linked to treating breast cancer, one of which, Arimidex, approximately nets the company $2.2 billion annually, is in no way linked to the yearly October corporate pink blitzkrieg. Surely. And since doctors have now discovered breast cancer is complex and the result of varying degrees of aggressive tumors, some of which are indolent and of no harm, AstraZeneca is surely saddened by the five to 15 women using

Arimidex and Tamoxifen and undergoing the physical and emotional drain of chemotherapy for no reason. Dr. H. Gilbert Welch, of the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice in Lebanon, N.H., in an article from the Chicago Tribune titled “Benefits of awareness campaigns questioned,” said self-exams and mammograms are most adept at finding indolent cancers. These diagnoses, or, in some cases, misdiagnoses, are often the result of the very process National Breast Cancer Awareness Month promotes: self-exams and frequent mammograms. Welch said the most aggressive cancers, those most dangerous and metastasizing the fastest, are often growing and spreading before either doctor or patient knows they are present. Thus, there has only been a slight decrease in breast cancer-related deaths in the last

26 years. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with its pink ribbons and its NFL advertising affiliation, should focus more on actual diagnosis and prevention rather than simply raising “awareness.” We’re all aware of breast cancer. Now we need to do something to provide accurate diagnosis so women won’t undergo as many unnecessary treatments and so prevention is at the forefront. It should be noted that the annual October pinkfest also raises money for breast cancer research and prevention techniques. And not all pink-focused campaigns are run by heartless ubercapitalists. But, knowing the month’s genesis, it’s hard not to question the legitimacy of AstraZeneca’s version of “awareness.” Make sure you’re actually aware this month.

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Save our schools, give us electronic bingo The owners of Shorter’s VictoryLand, Milton McGregor, and Dothan’s Country Crossing, Ronnie Gilley, as well as four state senators, three lobbyists and two employees were arrested Monday in an alleged vote-buying attempt in April’s electronic bingo vote. The April vote failed, even with the rumored $2 million bribe paid to one state senator, keeping electronic bingo illegal in Alabama. Of course it failed. Because, in Alabama, gambling and everything to do with it is considered a sin. (Or that’s the mindset of some, anyway.) States such as Tennessee and Georgia are using money from lotteries and other vice-related activities to fund schools, roads and the overall improvement of

the state. Alabama, as is so often the case, has taken the opposite approach. Instead of embracing a new idea—an idea which might be scary or dangerous or downright sinful to some—but that will improve the state if the funds are properly appropriated, Alabama responds with fear and state power. Seeking to benefit most is the school system, which is woeful and in need of support. Gov. Bob Riley and his antigambling task force, with its white armor and its John Williams’ marching score, have shut down VictoryLand on several occasions, putting approximately 600 employees out of work each time. VictoryLand and its 600 employees have been out of work

since August 9. Here’s the thing: people can abuse anything—alcohol, afternoon TV, applesauce—almost anything you can imagine can be abused. Gambling is no different. It is abused by some. But, as is often the case with abusive personalities, if it’s not gambling, it’s something else. For Lee County residents, it’s a quick drive to Georgia to service all lottery, strip club and 40oz. dreams, with Biloxi’s tables and slots less than an afternoon away. Trying to protect people from themselves is not the answer, especially when it prevents the influx of much-needed money into our state. What’s more important: preserving the puritanical needs of

the superstitious and perpetually angry or educating our state’s children to help them compete in an increasingly global envi-

ronment? The answer seems obvious. Maybe the next governor will agree.

Education inflation, a new look at school

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A growing number of college students are approaching the end of their college careers and are worried about finding a job. One reason is academic inflation. Like the U.S. dollar, the value of a college degree has dramatically decreased. If you want to be assured a job, you need a master’s degree. The primary reason college students cannot find work is because class alone does not adequately prepare students for em-

ployment, excluding positions in academia. School is an assembly line designed to manufacture obedient workers for a system of salaried pay—a notion which worked a century ago, but times have changed. Dan Pink, author of several books about the changing world of work, predicts that the most valuable resource in the next century will be creativity. Mathematical, logic-heavy, linear thinkers have thrived in the age of information. However, occupations that favor these traits are quickly being eliminated because of competition from overseas and computers. The coming century, what Pink calls the conceptual age, will reward those who are creators, pattern-recognizers and big-picture thinkers. Sir Ken Robinson, a creativity

in education expert, points out that intelligence is not linear, but dynamic. If a child loves to paint or play music, they are put on the assembly line and are forced to study math and science. Adderall has done a fantastic job of assisting today’s students work their way onto the assembly line. The psychostimulant allows an individual to concentrate and absorb information by increasing focus, while blocking hunger, thirst and fatigue. The Auburn Plainsman took a poll last fall that showed 45 percent of the participants had taken some form of the drug. The presence of Adderall on college campuses should raise a red flag to universities that there is something bigger at play here. Is it possible that we need to rethink education?

If we continue along our current path, we may soon approach something similar to the Fordistic society in Aldous Huxley’s “A Brave New World,” where conformity and the process of assembly create the fabric of society. However, if we can begin to change the way we think about education, then the pillars of education will involve self-direction and the embrace of technology. Self-direction must play a bigger part in our system of education. People should be allowed to pursue their own interests, whether it be painting or dance or biochemistry. Once again, without genuine interest, learning cannot happen. Robinson takes an interesting viewpoint: education as an agricultural process as opposed to a OUR POLICY

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manufacturing one. Like a plant, we must create the right conditions for individuals to thrive, but not interfere with how they grow. When students and teachers think about technology in education today, they think of smart-boards, Powerpoints and projectors. We need to look at the way we use technology. After all, Powerpoints are just glorified chalk boards. The true power of technology lies in the ease of retrieving information. When people are interested in a subject and want to learn they have the knowledge of the entire planet at their fingertips. At no point in history has mankind had such a valuable resource. If you are a professor, I ask that you take a moment and think about how you teach. Learning cannot happen without interest.

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Storybook Farm owner gives disabled children fairy- tale experience Jeremy Gerrard Writer

Eight years ago, the doors of Storybook Farm opened to the children of Alabama, offering therapy through the “Hope on Horseback” program.

Located on 25 acres outside Opelika, Storybook Farm, home to founder Dena Little, her horses and her family, helps children dealing with illnesses and physical and emotional disabilities through equine therapy. Storybook Farm stables 16 horses and a slew of other animals and offers programs for children four days a week at no charge to the families. “I started (Storybook Farm) because I noticed there was not a lot available for kids in those situations,” Little said. “In the beginning, I thought it would just serve Lee County, but we have come to service 10 counties now

in Georgia and Alabama.” Originally from Atlanta, Ga., Little took an interest in horses at a young age. She began riding and competing at age 7. In 2001, Little and her family moved to Auburn, where she initially had no intention of starting the farm, but eventually she felt compelled to begin a ministry that would help children. Aside from helping children in need, Little said the impact the farm has on the more than 150 weekly volunteers, many of whom are Auburn students, excites her. “I think the farm opens up an opportunity for students to step outside their

Discussion among Council continues regarding textingwhile-driving ban Laura Maxwell Managing Editor

It’s not 2 L8 2 voice ur opinion if u h8 the idea of banning texting while driving. While no decision was made at Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Councilman Bob Norman encouraged students who may be interested in having their voices heard on the subject to come to City Council meetings and speak up during citizens’ communications. Discussion of the texting ban was brought up by Councilman Brent Beard. Beard said research by Allstate Corp. showed individuals were 23 times more likely to get in an accident, or narrowly avoid one, when texting while driving. Mayor Bill Ham said he wouldn’t mind looking to Montgomery to see how effective its ban has been. However, he said Auburn probably has more texters, with about 25,000 students at the University. “I support not texting while driving because it’s a dangerous situation whatever age you may be,” said Councilman Arthur Dowdell. Councilman Gene Dulaney said Alabama has the second-highest teen fatality driving rate in the country. Norman suggested focusing on education to raise awareness about the dangers of texting while driving.

“A lot of people that are doing the texting think they’re bulletproof anyway,” Norman said. “If we can do something to effectively reduce the danger, then I’m all for it.” In other business, a presentation was made showcasing the new Public Works and Water Resource Management Design and Construction manuals. Resource Management Director Laura Koon said the preparation of the manuals had been a multiyear process. Public Works Director Jeff Ramsey went over some of the changes the new manuals have set in place. Section 5 of the Public Works Manual established guidelines for the installation of new sidewalks. “Well, now if a development comes in, they’ll have to build those sidewalks as part of the development,” Ramsey said. Section 6 of the manual offers a standard for the design and construction of dams. “Right now, there are no requirements for dams statewide,” Ramsey said. “There’s not a lot of dams constructed in Auburn, but the ones there are, we want to make sure they’re safe.” Later at the meeting, Michael DeVore was recognized as employee of the month. He has worked at the Auburn Public Library since 2001 as the assistant electronic services librarian.

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comfort zone and life experiences and help put their own life in perspective,” Little said. As part of an ongoing theme, everything at Storybook is named after a literary place or character. Little said it’s no secret the children she sees weekly have changed her life, and she is glad to give back to them. “I never had a child with special needs, so I can’t understand what it’s like to walk in their shoes,” Little said. “But I know, if I was in their shoes, I would want a place where I felt accepted and valued and cared for, and I’m glad that’s something we can offer.”

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Money Matters With a full economic recovery still years away, students ponder an uncertain job market Sarah Hansen Writer

Although being a student may seem like a full-time job, unfortunately it’s a job with a short life span. Students that began college from August 2005 through August 2007 appear to be the most affected by the fallout from the 2008 economic collapse. The decision whether to enter the work force immediately after graduation or to get a graduate degree is being shaped by The Great Recession. Philip Shell, second-year graduate student in landscape

architecture, started his academic career at Auburn in August 2005. “When I started, I didn’t realize that you need a 5-year undergrad degree or a master’s degree,” Shell said. “Junior year, I realized that grad school was a must.” While going to graduate school can delay entry into the real world, the pressure of finding a future job still looms. “Everybody’s pretty worried about finding jobs,” Shell said. “It’s much harder to find internships—we can’t be picky.” Shell said his friend, who recently graduated, has applied to

more than 100 firms, but has yet to hear from one. While students in some majors are nervous about finding jobs, others are not. Sarah Kate Cameron, graduate student in accounting, has already secured a job for when she graduates. The option of enrolling in graduate school was made for her. “To take the CPA exam, which is required to become a certified public accountant, a student must complete 150 hours of coursework,” Cameron said. “I didn’t really have another option.” Cameron entered college

in August 2006, only two years before the economic downturn hit. “I’ve had to adjust my everyday spending habits to make my money last longer,” Cameron said. Cameron’s graduate assistantship covers school tuition, and she is provided with a $900 stipend per semester to help cover student expenses. “I don’t go shopping as much as I used to be able to back before the economy, and my wallet, was

suffering,” Cameron said. “I’m aware of how much I eat out now, and I only buy regular coffee at coffee shops—the specialty drinks are too expensive now.” Cameron will work at Ernst & Young in Birmingham after she graduates in May 2011. The choice is not as simple for all students. Paige Lowery, senior in communication, is weighing the pros and cons of graduate school. “The current state of the » Turn to ECONOMY, B2

The rising cost of higher education Chelsea Harvey Writer

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Joey Bacon, senior in entrepreneurship, is founder and CEO of a Web-design company. He has six employees.

Student CEO gets early start Brent Godwin Assistant Campus Editor

Entrepreneur Joey Bacon says he has been tinkering with computers since he was 10. Two years ago, Bacon started his own Web-design company, Inferno New Media. The company also specializes in branding and Internet marketing. “I’ve always been an

entrepreneur at heart,” Bacon said. “I’ve always wanted to be my own boss.” Bacon said, as a little boy, he began making websites just for fun. He said he enjoyed the design aspect of it the most. Growing up in Mobile, the first thing Bacon said he designed was a Michigan football fan site. “I somehow grew up a Michigan fan,” Bacon said, “and I used to design wallpapers, websites

and uniforms for Michigan.” Bacon continued to work with design and computers for the rest of his childhood. “Through the years, I just kept making websites. I wanted to make sure I was always staying up-to-date. Technology moves so fast, you’ve got to keep with it,” Bacon said. When he came to Auburn in » Turn to CEO, B2

More than half of undergraduates will be dealing with the burden of student loans when they graduate, according to Auburn Financial Aid Services. Charles Markle, manager for Auburn Financial Aid Services, recommends a step-by-step process for graduates seeking to pay off student loans. “No. 1, go to National Student Loan Data System to review your loan history,” Markle said. “No. 2, then go to the direct loan site, www.studentloans. gov, to review the exit counseling. No. 3, contact their lender with questions—specific questions about repayment.” According to Financial Aid Services, the average individual debt reported at Auburn for 2008-2009 was $17,013.

“I feel like it’s a lot more of a common thing than people realize,” said Megan Chard, sophomore in production horticulture. Chard said she received a loan to supplement a scholarship. “Really, for me, it was just a way to take that burden off my parents,” she said. Graduate Brian Dennig said he is in the process of looking for a job in order to pay off his student loans. “Preferably in my field,” he said, “but it’s turning out I’m going to have to find a job in anything.” Markle said he advises students to review several websites at the beginning of the repayment process. “The main resource I would » Turn to DEBT, B2

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Class of the week: Introduction to entrepreneurship Metia Harris

what a trained professional would, and that he has a real Writer passion for entrepreneurship. “Introduction to Entrepre“Hopefully, students will leave neurship” teaches the ins and the course excited about startouts of the cutthroat world of ing their own company or scared small-business ownership. to death from knowing the risks “It’s risk, it’s and stress with rewards,” said being an entreJames Corman, preneur,” Corbusiness profesman said. “I Students in sor and entrethink I’ve done preneur. “The the class have the my job if I do either one.” class is not de- potential to impact Many stusigned to teach society, create wealth dents in the everything they class are in a need to know, and create jobs.” business-relatbut teach them James Corman ed major. some appreciabusiness professor, Corman said tion.” entrepreneur several other Corman said students in the he is a businessclass hope to man who hapown a small business in the fupens to be teaching a class. He said he likes to think he ture. brings something different than “It has become a fairly popular

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elective for students,” Corman said. Corman uses a textbook to teach, b u t al so brings his 35 years of real-world experience and nd observation as an entrepreneur. “Students in this class have the potential to impact society, create wealth and create jobs,” Corman said. Elizabeth Gaylor, senior in business administration, said Corman puts many things into a

Loni Love brings the funny Loni Love, a standup comedian and an actress on “Chelsea Lately,” performed alongside Ian Edwards, a writer for the animated show “Boondocks,” in the Student Center ballroom last Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The show was organized by the University Program Council and included both men and women volunteers presenting their best pickup lines and even a brief talent show. The show was capped off with a performance of “I Will Always Love You.”

real-world perspective. She said it’s an interactive class. “He He tells us what he has actually don done to start businesses and busines how they’ve worked out,” work Gaylor Gayl said. For Fo many of the students, the de class is the first on the way to more i n depth business and management classes. “It was an available elective that counted toward my major,” said James Wesley, senior in human resource management.

Wesley said he always wanted to own his own business, regardless of the risks and stress. “It may be smarter to just climb the corporate ladder,” Wesley said. Gaylor said she would eventually like to own a store. The class invited a speaker last Thursday to talk about the rewards and risks of the field. Mark Forchette, president and CEO of OptiMedica, a Silicon Valley-based global ophthalmic device company, spoke about the way to market a product to sponsors and get the capital to produce more of the product. He advised the students to prepare, practice a pitch of the product and perform many dress rehearsals. “I’ll end my speech with one of my favorite sayings: prepare, prepare, prepare,” Forchette said.

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GPS ushers in the future of driving Alison McFerrin Writer

Nobody likes a backseat driver, but a car that drives itself is another story entirely. The ultimate smart car may still be a thing of the future, but in the GPS and Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory, students are using GPS technology to get closer to a car that functions without the human element. “We have a variety of GPS car projects,” said David Bevly, professor in mechanical engineering and GAVLAB adviser. “We have over half a dozen projects or more, I guess, using GPS.” These include initiatives to improve auto-stability, enable a car without a driver to follow behind another car, decrease swerving across highway lines and even create cars that can drive without human involvement. “My program is with federal highway,” said Jordan Britt, graduate student in electrical engineering. “Our goal is to try to get better estimation of where you are in the lane, so that if you start to veer out of your lane, you get alerted.” Britt works on the program in a variety of ways, from inputting code on the computer to driving the car on a test track. Students in other programs also have multiple responsibilities. Each

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Jordan Britt and Lowell Brown, master’s students, stand beside the GPS-enabled Infiniti G35

project has both theoretical components and practical components, Bevly said. Josh Ryan, graduate student in mechanical engineering, is working on a GPS project funded by Ford Motor Co. “GPS gives you really accurate velocity information,” Ryan said. “The stability control system can benefit greatly from that.” Since GPS now comes standard on many cars, stability can be improved using what the car already has, without needing extra sensors or technology. “This project, I thought, was exciting,” Ryan said. “I went here for undergrad, and that was one of the big reasons I decided to stay.” The stability control program is entering its third year and is projected to end in the spring.

GAVLAB programs are usually funded by outside sources, like the military or one of various companies from the automotive industry. “Sometimes, we’ll come up with an idea, and we’ll go to a company and pitch it,” Bevly said. “Sometimes the company comes to us because of our past experience with GPS.” The lab has six vehicles student research assistants use to test GPS technology, along with other programs and sensors. About 20 students are involved with different programs. “Nobody really does anything completely isolated, that’s for sure,” Ryan said. Another use for GPS is to help program a car to respond automatically in certain situations. That’s part of David

Broderick’s job. “It’s black magic and pixie dust and snake oil,” Britt said to explain what Broderick does. In reality, Broderick makes observations about vehicle inputs and outputs and uses GPS along with other tools to predict what is going to happen in a vehicle, without knowing any particulars about the vehicle. Smarter cars are coming—cars that need people to program them, but not to drive them. “These automatic vehicles, you know—there’s visions of having smart lanes, where you can pull into a lane and then you can basically turn the driving over to the vehicle,” Bevly said. “Although people get nervous with that, they don’t mind it when they fly.”

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Scholarship named for fraternity alum Brent Godwin Assistant Campus Editor

Joe Tonsmeire was a typical Auburn student in 1967. He pledged Phi Delta Theta his freshman year and made average grades. After his death in March 2007 from bone cancer, the Phi Delta Theta educational foundation set up a living memorial leadership fund in his name. The fund awards a $2,000 scholarship to a current Phi Delt brother who shares the leadership qualities Tonsmeire exhibited. The 2010 Joe Tonsmeire Leadership Award recipient is Andrew Hooper, senior in accounting. “I feel fantastic (about the scholarship), and I think it is something that is definitely a wonderful honor,” Hooper said. “However, it is something that certainly wouldn’t have been possible without help from a lot of other people.” A review committee with Phi Delta Theta selected Hooper from a list of several candidates. While the other candidates had admirable records, the review committee felt Hooper best embodied the attributes that Tonsmeire is remembered and revered by the fraternity. Hooper is involved in IMPACT and served as rush chairman in 2009, helping the fraternity gain its largest pledge class in more than 10 years.

“It definitely wasn’t all my doing, as alumni and brothers helped tremendously in the effort,” Hooper said. Tonsmeire made an impact on those who knew him that hasn’t been forgotten. “His deep-seated qualities of personality, character and leadership were noticeable his freshman year at Auburn, and we know now that these qualities were persistent and enduring throughout his life,” said Michael Parker, a pledge brother of Tonsmeire. A man with an intense love of the outdoors, Tonsmeire and his wife Frannie started Wilderness River Outfitters in 1972. “He was something of a diamond in the rough,” Parker said. WRO focuses on offering people outdoor adventures in Idaho, Montana and Alaska with seasoned guides. Tonsmeire’s wife Frannie, son Seth and daughter Amy continue to run WRO since Tonsmeire’s passing. Perhaps the image of Tonsmeire that resonates most strongly with those who knew him is that of him rafting through Jarbidge Falls in Idaho in 2006 shortly before his death. Booth Malone, an artist and Phi Delt alumnus, will present the chapter with an oil painting of Tonsmeire on the river to hang in the chapter room. “Joe is the first brother I remember from when

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Joe Tonsmeire is pictured rafting in this painting by Phi Delta Theta alumnus Booth Malone.

I was rushing as a freshman,” Malone said. Tonsmeire served as president of the chapter during Malone’s freshman year in 1970. Malone, a 1974 graduate, studied visual art while at Auburn. He now resides in Columbus, Ga., and works as

a professional artist. “I remember Joe serving as president when we had what we call ‘chapter grand’ for a brother who passed away in Vietnam,” Malone said. “I think it is fitting that we should honor Joe in the same way.” The life of Tonsmeire and the qualities and

passions he possessed won’t soon be forgotten by the Alabama Beta chapter of Phi Delta Theta. “It is only right for those of us who knew Joe to remember him as an example of how to live,” Parker wrote in a memorial. “It is not our intent to memorialize him with a lifeless

edifice of some form; instead, we hope to keep his memory and enthusiasm for life alive with an annual scholarship that gives preference to the recognition of a newly initiated Phi Delta Theta brother who shares some of Joe’s qualities of leadership and lifestyle.”

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On the Concourse How has the economy affected you as a student? “It’s not efficient anymore to buy what you want to buy. You have to cut back a lot. The extra spending money is less now than it was.”

-Callie Johnson, freshman, psychology

“I don’t really know how to answer that, honestly.”

-Kacie Peacock, junior, psychology

“Well, at first when the recession hit, I felt it was harder to get a job, especially in a college town. But now I feel like it’s all networking and who you know.”

-Tiffany Hines, graduate student, clinical mental health

“I had to get a job in college instead of being fully funded by my parents.”

-Charlie Muncaster, freshman, business

“It hasn’t affected me a whole lot. I’m from a small town that hasn’t been hit hard.”

-Jaret Hulse, freshman, civil engineering

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Auburn’s first lady Living in the president’s mansion is no easy task for Susie Gogue Brent Godwin Assistant Campus Editor

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Susie Gogue plays with her dogs Pogo and Sophie in the backyard of the mansion Monday.

As a student living on the Hill in the late 1960s, Susie Gogue never imagined that years later she would end up living across the street in the President’s Mansion. “I’m not sure what our plans were at that point, but I know that this wasn’t a part of it,” Gogue said. Gogue said she likes Auburn more now than the era when she and her husband, President Jay Gogue, were students. The Gogue’s Auburn was one without many franchise restaurants, no mall, no Tiger Town. “There was almost nothing here when you think about it, really,” Gogue said. “There was Toomer’s Corner, a few shops right there, but that was it.” She said they would occasionally go to Opelika to eat at a family diner. “I think it’s much more exciting now,” she said. “I think the campus is beautiful. It was lovely then, but now I think it’s even more so.” During the years that

the Gogue’s didn’t live in Auburn Women’s Club. the city, Auburn grew and All three philanthropies developed, but they re- primarily raise money for turned to a place that was scholarships, Gogue said. still familiar. As far as living in the “It is still the warm, in- historic mansion, Gogue timate feeling, but it has describes it as “very busy.” grown to a size that you She said the majority of can enjoy the house is so many dedicated to m o r e entertainthings.” guests (Auburn) is ing In Sepand hosting t e m b e r still the warm, intievents, and 1968, be- mate feeling, but it there isn’t fore their too much has grown to a size senior space or year, the that you can enjoy so time devotc o u p l e many more things.” ed to loungmarried. ing. Susie Gogue These She said wife of president the biggest d a y s , Jay Gogue G o g u e ’s challenge main reabout being sponsibility is supporting the president’s wife is dethe president with fund- ciding where and in what raising and working with to invest time. elected officials. “There are so many wonThe couple host 78 to 80 derful causes, and now that events a year at their home we have the garden pavilon Mell Street for the Uni- ion to do our entertaining, versity and for the com- we get more requests than munity. we can possibly do—there Gogue does philan- aren’t enough days in the thropic work with the year,” Gogue said. Women’s Philanthropy The garden pavilion, Board through the College adjacent to the historic of Human Sciences, the AU Campus Club and the » Turn to FIRST LADY, C2

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Losing it with lucid dreaming Alison McFerrin Writer

If you feel like you have no control over your life, maybe you should try controlling your dreams instead. Perhaps when a dream is just too strange to be real, it can sometimes lead to the dreamer realizing that hat it it’ss a dream. This special pecial type of dreamingg is called lucid dreaming. g. “It doesn’t esn’t happen terribly often, ften,” said Erin n Dallas, senior or in biomedical sciences, “but maybe like 10 percent ent of the time, where I actually recognize that something is way too weird to be real, ‘Ohhh, right—that would be a dream.’ Whether or not that leads to my being able to control the dream is variable.” Most lucid dreaming involves some element of control. According to an article by Stephen LaBerge titled “Lucid Dreaming: Psychophysiological Studies of Consciousness During REM Sleep,” lucid dreamers “report being able to freely remember the circumstances of waking life, to think clearly and to act deliberately upon reflection, all while experiencing a dream world that seems vividly real.” Leah Donahue, junior in microbiology, recalled a lucid dream in which

her best friend was being attacked by the Loch Ness monster. “I mean, the Loch Ness monster got her, like it disappeared under the water with her in its mouth,” Donahue said. When Donahue realized it was just a dream, she said that took the pressure off. Some experts believe it is possible fo for people to choose to ha have lucid dreams. Joshua Carter, freshman in biomedica medical sciences, has h been testi testing that idea. “I’ve always had crazy dreams, and I used to try tr to control them,” Carter said. “Then I did a little research on it in the past few years and found out that what I was actually doing is called dreaminduced lucid dream.” According to Laberge’s article, dream-initiated lucid dream is the more common form of lucid dreaming. Another is wake-initiated lucid dream, in which the person stays conscious during the transfer from waking to sleeping. “You’ll be laying there, and you can literally feel your body go to sleep, but you’re still having thoughts,” Carter said. “And then a dream will form around you.” » Turn to DREAMS, C2

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High schoolers marched alongside Auburn University Marching Band members during the Honor Band Lady Gaga field show.

Marching band makes a field show From Sinatra to Gaga, this year’s field shows take hard work and perseverance to pull off Chelsea Harvey Writer

On to victory, strike up the band. While field shows by Auburn University Marching Band may seem effortless when performed, a large amount of preparation is involved for the season. “The band has a preseason camp that starts 10 days before the start of classes in August,” said Corey Spurlin, marching band director. “During the camp, we practice from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and then we have teambuilding activities after practice. Once classes begin, we practice Tuesday through Friday from 3:30 to 4:50, and we have a twohour rehearsal on Saturday mornings before the game.”

Spurlin ultimately try to perform music that chooses music for the will be recognizable to our show, although a number audience, and usually our of factors contribute to selections fit within a cerwhat selections are made tain theme.” Nick Householder, jufinal. “I make the final de- nior in aerospace engineering, cision said music a b o u t is somethe muWe apprecitimes relesic that vant to curis per- ate the support of the f o r m e d , Auburn family and love rent events. Housebut I being a part of the great holder said take suggame day traditions on the band gestions p er form ed f r o m our campus.” the stua Michael Corey Spurlin dents in marching band director J a c k s o n the band th em ed and from show last fans,” Spurlin said. “Our year in acknowledgement staff listens to a variety of Jackson’s death. of music throughout the “Really, I think they try year, but especially in Feb- to find things, musically, ruary and March to select that will be cool and sound halftime show music for cool,” Householder said. The potential for the upcoming season. We

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Loni brings love and laughter Loni Love started off as an electrical engineer, but after 10 years, she made the transition to comedy. Now, Love is shocking audiences with her unique style and quick wit

How exactly does someone go from being an electrical engineer to a standup comedian?

You work on it. Basically, you decide whatever you want to do or whatever you have a passion for. I like being an engineer, but I also wanted to do something different. I wanted to travel, and as a comedian, I do that a lot. I tried to find an occupation that was best for me. Since I like to entertain people and make people laugh, I decided, while I was in college, to start working on standup. I’m glad I did because once I graduated and started working that, I didn’t want a traditional lifestyle. I decided to do something different, so I became a standup comedian.

You seem to be everywhere now. What is it like to be constantly on the road and traveling?

Whereas, if maybe they had worked on their passion a little more, they could be further along.

I love traveling because I get to meet so many people. And right now, with what America is going through, America needs to laugh. I am glad to be a person that can help people forget about their problems right now. I think things happen for a reason, as far as when you say you want to make a decision to leave your job. My decision to leave: at the time when I did, everybody was like “Why are you leaving this great-paying job?”; “It’s so good”; and “You’re a manager.” But I just had a feeling, and I am glad I did. If I hadn’t have left when I did, I wouldn’t be where I am now. I always try to stress that—especially when I am talking to students—that when you have a passion and you have a feeling about something, you have to just go with it and believe that it is going to work out. Because now, a lot of my friends that didn’t do what they really wanted to do are laid off and aren’t working.

A lot of people know you from shows like “Chelsea Lately” and “I Love the ‘80s.” How is doing comedy for TV different from your standup?

It is very different because with television, you have to be aware there are mass amounts of people. Anybody could be watching you, so there are certain things you don’t want to say. It’s like, I know on “Chelsea Lately,” we beep out a lot of stuff, but that’s a nighttime show. Whereas, when I am on a daytime show, there are certain things I don’t say at all and certain subjects. That’s why when you see me live, it is totally different from what you see on Comedy Central or what you see on Chelsea because you have to understand you are dealing with a whole mass amount of people. You still, I think, as a conscious person, you have to realize children might be watching. You have to remember, with

television, that anyone can see you—you don’t know. Whereas when I am in a controlled environment, an adult environment at a club, there are things totally different that I can say. And the censors make sure that I am aware of that.

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I get material everywhere. I got some tonight at this school, I got some driving through town, I got some driving my car. I get it from everywhere, especially news and pop culture. There is material all around. The thing that I am finding is that standup comedy used to be about speaking for the underdog, and I am trying to get back to that. There are a lot of people that this country is not being nice to. This country is not being nice to my gay friends. This country is not being nice to my fat friends. Interview by

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Minhee Park, sophomore at Auburn High School, admires works by John Miller Gorrie.

Painting the Plains Artist brings memories of Auburn to life in paintings showcased in Biggin Hall Abby Townson

“This is a great way to in that the more you look kick off the Arts and Hu- at it, the more complex Writer manities Month,” Mabry it really is,” Winfrey said. The art department said. “You just start to see all of opened National Arts and Gorrie, who was in at- the underlying details that Humanities Month Fri- tendance, said he felt in- go into it.” day at Biggin Hall with a spired and electrified to For Bondy, it is this rereception and benefit cel- see all of the people who lation of viewpoints that ebrating the art exhibit had come to see his art. lies at the heart of what of John Miller Gorrie, a “Nervous, nervous and the art department wants resident of Birmingham. a little bit more nervous, ” to accomplish during Na The exhibit, “Buildings in Gorrie said, describing his tional Arts and HumaniArt and Science,” featured reaction to seeing his work ties Month. 16 paintings, most repre- on display. “Art is a common senting buildings and loAs an artist, Gorrie was ground,” Bondy said. “I cations from Gorrie’s past encouraged by both his understand how you can experiences. Among the parents. speak this language, this places represented were He said it was his moth- shared language, so as an well-known Auburn loca- er who first inspired him artist you can communitions, like Toomer’s Cor- to be an artist, while his cate with people whose ner, Tiger Town and Sam- father sparked his interest experience is not at all like ford Hall. in painting buildings and yours.” The next art exhibit for “We’re pleased to give structures. him a professional solo ex“That’s one thing I do National Arts and Humanhibition,” said Barb Bondy, like to do most,” Gorrie ities Month is “The Spring the art department’s coor- said of his propensity to Collection: A Collaboration by Sisavanh Phoutadinator of exhibitions and paint buildings. lectures. Studio By the Tracks vang and Jarrod HoughCharlie Mabry, senior in Art Director Daisy Win- ton.” The exhibit will run Oct. art and president of the As- frey said it was difficult to sociation of Visual Artists, define what made Gorrie’s 11 to Nov. 4. There will be an opening reception for which hosted the event, work so appealing. welcomed those gathered “I think maybe it’s kind the exhibit at 4 p.m. Oct. 11 for the reception. of deceptively simplistic, at the Biggin Hall gallery.

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Thursday, October 7, 2010

Preparing for elections As elections rapidly approach, voters should make sure their ballots will be counted Alison McFerrin Staff Writer

Elections for numerous federal, state and county positions will be held Nov. 2. Here are a few things you need to know before you cast your ballot. To be eligible to vote, you must be a citizen of the United States, an Alabama resident, at least 18 years old and not have been disqualified from voting by reason of felony conviction or mental incompetence. According to the Alabama Voter Guide 2010, Alabama residents can register to vote until 10 days before the election, making the last day to register Oct. 22. “Voter registration applications must be postmarked, hand delivered to the Board of Registrars, or submitted at a participating agency-based voter registration location no later than the registration deadline for an election,” the guide states. People can register to vote at the Lee County Courthouse in Opelika,

courthouse satellite offices by the mall on Opelika Road or in Smiths Station, or by mail-in form, either from the Board of Registrars or the Secretary of State’s office. Because Alabama does not have a party registration law, citizens do not have to declare a political party preference when registering to vote. Alabama polling places will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Registrars will be available all day to answer questions. “We don’t do early voting in Alabama,” said Darius Slusher, who is on the Board of Registrars for Lee County. “The only early voting you can do in Alabama is through the absentee process.” Absentee voting is available for people who want to vote, but can’t get to the polls on Election Day. “Assuming that they’re registered to vote, they’d contact the Circuit Court clerk’s office, Corinne Hurst, at the Justice Center on Gateway,” Slusher said. “We can provide anybody that wants to do an

absentee ballot with those instructions, or they can contact her office.” Those who want to vote absentee for their hometown will need to contact officials there for instructions on how to vote absentee. In the case of absentee voting, where to vote depends on each person’s home address. “There’s 23 precincts in the county,” Slusher said. “Each precinct will have a list of voters for that particular precinct.” Voters must vote at the designated location in his their precinct, which might be at a town hall, public school building or community center. “When we register them, we put their information, their address, in the computer,” Slusher said. “We have what’s called a street file, and it assigns them a precinct to correspond to their address.” Now that you’re informed about the process, make sure you’re informed about the candidates so you can exercise your civic right Nov. 2.

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Alexis Oliver, cook at Price’s Barbeque House, prepares breakfast for customers.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ALEXIS OLIVER

or the past 11 years, Alexis Oliver has cooked breakfast and lunch at Price’s Barbecue House in Auburn. Jeff Price, owner of the restaurant, describes Oliver as the restaurant’s resident celebrity. “Everybody around here knows Alexis,” Price said. Starting early in the morning, Oliver cooks all day for loyal customers Monday through Friday and Saturdays of home football games.

“We stay busy, busy, busy, from when the doors open,” Oliver said. From pancakes on the grill to pork on the pit, Oliver has a hand in almost all of the food that is served. Remembering the orders is often the most difficult part. “At breakfast, they write down the orders, but at lunch, they just call them out, so it’s hard remembering who ordered what,” Oliver said. —Interview by Chelsea Pound / ASSISTANT INTRIGUE EDITOR

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Arrive and set up for breakfast: precook sausage, prepare French toast and pancake batter. Price’s Barbecue House opens. “When we open, we have people standing at the door, and we stay busy all morning,” Oliver said. Cook French toast, hash browns, ham, sausage, pancakes, bacon and eggs. Take a break to eat breakfast. “Once we’re done with breakfast, we start lunch, and we’re busy again.” Move from the grill to the pit for lunch. Prepare sandwiches and plates with pork and chicken. Leave to go home.

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HOROSCOPES Leo: Coffee can keep you awake, but it can’t erase the memory of walking in on your roommate.

Pisces: I heard if you drink Glacéau smartwater, you will look like Jennifer Aniston.

Scorpio: Always talkin’ bout what you want, and you just sit on your broke ass.

Taurus: Some people think men shouldn’t pluck their eyebrows. Obviously, they have never met you.

Aquarius: Luckily for us, public speaking is your greatest fear.

Cancer: Your big truck says “overcompensating,” but is it big enough?

Libra: Pick it up, dust it off, pop it in. Five second rule.

Capricorn: Avoidance may just be your key to happiness this week.

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Aries: “American Idol” may have an all-new panel, but you should still avoid telling people you watch it. We don’t care that much. Sagittarius: Scott is such a pig. Will Kourtney EVER leave?

Gemini: You may be behind in all your work, but at least you’re behind in style. Virgo: Twenty years from now, how will you look back on your musical tastes? Embarrassed? Proud? WTF? Written by Brian Desarro / INTRIGUE EDITOR

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Quintavious Simmons (left), sophomore in pre-med and Keith Kellogg (middle), sophomore in mechanical engineering, talk about a car at Tuesday night’s meeting.

A-Speed Meet peels out Courtney Smith Writer

The average driver will have a hard time keeping up with the mile-a-minute conversations about cars at the A-Speed Meet. The loose-knit car appreciation club took their name from the online forum A-Speed Racing, where most of its older members met and decided to form a club. “We’ve got Corvettes, Toyota Supras, Hondas, Acuras, all different kinds of cars that show up,” said Joey Fetyko, senior in criminology. “People like to stop by and see what’s new with the club.” Fetyko drives a 2001 VW GTI and joined the club in 2007 after finding out about it on the website.

The club meets once a week—Tuesday nights at varying, predetermined locations. Members divide up into unspecified groups and discuss everything from the exterior and interiors to the mechanics of the cars. “It’s not like we’re an official organization,” said Andrew King, sophomore in political science. “We tend to hang out around people who have cars just like ours.” Fetyko said he generally spends most of his time at the meetings with the other Volkswagen owners in the group, including King. They occasionally go to various races and check out local car shows as well, Fetyko said. Joseph Pinson,

sophomore in mechanical engineering, drives a 1995 Nissan 240 SX and said he was unconventionally invited to the club through fellow member Quintavious Simmons, sophomore in pre-medicine. “I was just driving one day when I heard this guy yell ‘Nice car!’ from out of my window,” Pinson said. “We’re just a bunch of guys who like to hang out and talk about our cars.” Fetyko said the club is looking for new members and people who enjoy discussing the more obscure details about the vehicles. The club is open to all car and bikes, Fetyko said. “Anyone who’s enthusiastic about cars is more than welcome to come hang out with us,” Fetyko said.

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Whatcha gonna do? Auburn police aid state troopers in guarding coach Gene Chizik Crystal Cole Sports Editor

The president’s secret security detail has nothing on coach Gene Chizik’s entourage. State troopers, along with Auburn city police, escort Chizik and the team from late Friday evenings until well after games are over. Melvin Owens, executive director of public safety and security, has been on the police force since December 1981. He was a military policeman in the army for three years before that. He said something about his work stuck, and he wanted to continue public service as a career choice. Owens has been escorting coaches since 1983, and he walked alongside Pat Dye during his coaching tenure. “It has it’s challenges, but it’s very rewarding,” Owens said. Although not trained to take a bullet for the coach, Owens said he hopes fans would never resort to violence. “That’s one of those situations where you really have to be in the moment to do your best,” Owens said. “That’s a split-second decision that you make. Hopefully, if everything goes well and we keep doing what we’re doing, we’ll never have to find out.” Chizik said he was appreciative of the security staff ’s work in keeping him safe and of the respect from fans. “Auburn has the greatest fans in the country,” Chizik said. “They are extremely passionate and are

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Senior Dottie Grubb rides over fences against Kansas State.

Riding to victory Equestrian comes home and looks to remain undefeated Katie Brown Writer

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Melvin Owens escorts Gene Chizik off the field Saturday after Auburn’s win over the Warhawks. Owens has been escorting coaches since 1983.

always supportive of Auburn and our football program. They have been very courteous and respectful in all of my interactions with them, which is exactly what I would expect out of Auburn fans.” Owens and the rest of Chizik’s security also travel with the team to away games. “It’s more of a team approach,” Owens said. “Everyone who works home games, works all games.” On top of guarding the safety of the team and coaches, Owens is responsible for Chizik’s travel from

his house to the Athletic Complex. “If he just went out walking, because of the people who desire to talk to him, he wouldn’t get anywhere,” Owens said. “Basically our job is to ensure safe travel, avoid any rowdy fans and avoid any instances that would cause him any harm.” Owens’ responsibilities begin around 2:30 Friday afternoons. He stays with the team as it travels to the off-campus hotel and

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Clanton sets the par Nick Van Der Linden Assistant Sports Editor

Friday Soccer 7 p.m. v. South Carolina Equestrian 3 p.m. v. Delaware State

Saturday Football 6:30 p.m. @ Kentucky* Equestrian 10 a.m. v. Fresno State

Sunday Soccer 2 p.m. v. Florida^ * on ESPN2 ^ on ESPNU

Keeping its undefeated season intact, the women’s equestrian team rides on to improve its 3-0 record. After Auburn’s defeat of South Carolina 1472-1469 Friday in a tiebreaker, coach Greg Williams was pleased with the outcome of last weekend’s meet. “It takes points from the entire meet to make a win,” Williams said. “It was really exciting.” Since the Tigers will face Delaware State and Fresno State Oct. 8 and 9, there is not much time to celebrate victories. After announcing the Delaware State equestrian

team would be eliminated because of budgetary problems, Delaware State announced the program is reinstated through 201011. Delaware State senior Amanda Hotz helped Team USA win a silver medal at the 2010 North American Young and Junior Rider Championships. For Fresno State, this will be the first competition of the season. The Bulldogs were ranked in the nation’s top 10 throughout last season and qualified for the Varsity Equestrian National Championship

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Auburn’s Cydney Clanton hits the 6th tee Thursday. Clanton led Auburn on day 3, shooting even par.

Senior women’s golfer Cydney Clanton has another top-5 finish to add to her list of accomplishments. Clanton recorded seven birdies in the final round of the Mason Rudolph Championship to finish third with an 8-under-par 208, while Auburn finished 12th as a team. Clanton started the day with four pars before recording birdies on four of her next six holes. She later shot a pair of bogeys before finishing with birdies on her last two holes to finish tied for the lowest round of the day. The Concord, N.C., native currently ranks 18th in the nation according to GolfWeek. She is also the No. 1 female college golfer to watch, according to Golf Digest. Clanton was named national freshman of the year 2007-08. Clanton most recently was a member on the USA 2010 Curtis Cup team after winning the North & South Women’s Amateur this summer.

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Philip Lutzenkirchen avoids a hit from ULM’s Darius Prelow.

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After a 52-3 steamrolling of LouisianaMonroe Saturday, Auburn coach Gene Chizik now turns his sights to Kentucky. The Wildcats (3-2, 0-2 SEC) will enter its first home conference game under coach Joker Phillips. Chizik hopes to avoid a repeat of last year’s performance. “We have a great challenge this week,” Chizik said. “It’ll be our second road game and second SEC road game. Kentucky is an extremely tough football team, and we obviously found that out last

year when they came in here and beat us here.” Instrumental in that defeat were Kentucky quarterback/wide receiver Randall Cobb and tailback Derek Locke. Cobb gained 267 total yards in the Wildcats’ 42-35 loss to Ole Miss Saturday and won the Paul Hornung Award for the nation’s most versatile player. “With that head ducking and all that other stuff, you’ve just got to hit them,” said senior linebacker Josh Bynes. “You’re going to have to hit Locke, hit the fullback, and when Randall Cobb catches the ball, you’ve got to hit him » Turn to KENTUCKY, D2

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Tournament. In the 2009-10 season, Auburn beat Delaware State 12-8, but fell to Fresno State 8-7. Senior hunt set rider Dottie Grubb is confident in her teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our team always surpasses the competition,â&#x20AC;? Grubb said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is an air about the team that has never been so strong.â&#x20AC;? Auburn will be competing at home and has mixed emotions when it comes to the upcoming weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having people in new

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stays up until everyone goes to bed. Game days, he wakes up before 7 a.m. and guards the team through team meetings and meals. The team travels back to Sewell Hall for Tiger Walk three hours before kick off. Owens walks with Chizik into the stadium and back to the locker rooms. He stands guard as the players go through pregame warm-ups and reenter the field after pregame videos. During the game, Owens and other officers flank the team on either side of the field and move around

The Auburn Plainsman positions is making too hard to be too confident,â&#x20AC;? Williams said, who has been moving people around among positions. While her coach is staying humble, junior Maggie McAlary is more confident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m expecting that we should win both meets,â&#x20AC;? McAlary said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be good competition.â&#x20AC;? Since Delaware State has a young team with six new riders, the upcoming meets are an opportunity for the younger members of Auburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team to gain some riding experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will get to have our

younger girls get more exposure,â&#x20AC;? Grubb said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are not anything to look over though. They travel well.â&#x20AC;? The team pulled out a third victory Friday against South Carolina in a tiebreaker at One Wood Farm in Blythewood, S.C. After being tied at 1010, the Tigers (3-0), who remain undefeated, beat South Carolina (2-1) with a raw score of 1472-1469. McAlary won MVP for equitation on the flat after defeating South Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carolyn Curcio 88-77, and even after losing to South Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Johnna

according to where Chizik is located. Postgame, Owens sticks around until Chizik finishes his press conferences and TV appearances, then escorts him safely back to his home. Owens has experience with rowdy fan situations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Traveling to Ole Miss one year, they threw batteries,â&#x20AC;? Owens said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During an Alabama game one year when coach Dye was here, they had fans spitting on you.â&#x20AC;? Owens said in situations where objects are being thrown, his focus is getting the whole team, not just Chizik, off the field safely. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We make sure all the players have their helmets on,â&#x20AC;? Owens said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then

we try to hustle him off the field with the other coaches. At that point, we try to assist with the stadium security in identifying people who are causing the harm.â&#x20AC;? While Owens said he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind a more friendly relationship with Chizik, he strives to maintain a professional relationship. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you start hanging out together, sometimes you lose your edge,â&#x20AC;? Owens said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So we keep everything very professional there.â&#x20AC;?

Letchworth 73-69.5, Auburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chelsea Zillner won MVP for horsemanship. McAlary said she believes Auburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s victory was a joint effort against a strong team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we went in there knowing that they would be competitive,â&#x20AC;? McAlary said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were all behind each other. I think we just need to stay focused and keep on the same track as we are now.â&#x20AC;? Auburn will ride against Delaware State at 3 p.m. Friday and Fresno State at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Auburn University Horse Center.

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and not take his legs out from under him.â&#x20AC;? Chizik said the Louisiana-Monroe game gave quarterback Cam Newton a chance to gain experience passing in the pocket, an improvement he will be able to use in Lexington Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that was invaluable experience,â&#x20AC;? Chizik said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One great thing about Cameron is that he is a very smart player. He understands when he makes a mistake and the value of not doing it twice. I think he experienced a little bit of that Saturday.â&#x20AC;? Chizik said one of Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strengths is its ability to effectively use offensive personnel to both make big plays and protect the quarterback. Kentucky quarterback Mike Hartline completed 27 of 46 passes for 300 yards against Ole Miss, throwing two touchdowns and one interception. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a good offense,â&#x20AC;? said defensive coordinator Ted Roof. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re explosive. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very balanced. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll give you some empty (backfield),

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some two-back and some one-back. They have a couple of guys that can make plays, and the quarterback keeps them out of bad situations.â&#x20AC;? Another factor will be the teamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; matchup of offensive and defensive lines. Phillips said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confident his offense can contain standouts like junior defensive tackle Nick Fairley, named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week Monday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The (Auburn) offensive line is really aggressive,â&#x20AC;? Phillips said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Defensively, their defensive front gives you some problemsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;No. 90 (Nick Fairley) especially. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of those guys that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had in the past up front, but again, I like the way our offensive line has been competing, and I like the matchups.â&#x20AC;? Still, Chizik said he hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen any major changes from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kentucky team to cause him concern. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just a very good team,â&#x20AC;? Chizik said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have our work cut out for us. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a tough game for us to go into their stadium and win, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to it, and it ought to be a lot of fun.â&#x20AC;?

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A Plainsman Tradition: Plainsman staff members make picks each week about which college football teams will win in 10 selected games. The staff members will move up or down on the field, depending on how many games they pick correctly. Week 6 No. 8 Auburn @ Kentucky No. 17 Michigan State @ No. 18 Michigan No. 1 Alabama @ No. 19 South Carolina No. 12 LSU @ No. 14 Florida

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Grillinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the offense with Malzahn Erik Yabor Writer

Gus Malzahn knows offense. He knows offense so well that he is in charge of the 6thranked offense in the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1st-ranked in the SECâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;on the 8thranked team in the nation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He always wants us to be better,â&#x20AC;? said junior quarterback Cameron Newton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relentless.â&#x20AC;? Newton said Malzahn finds the film of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 14-21 loss to o Kentucky painful and d disgusting to watch. This year, Malzahn iss prepared and already dyy has the core of the gamee plan ready, and Newton n is well-versed on Kenntuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 39th-ranked deefense. The mohawk-sportting freshman runningg back Onterio McCalebb

said he feels this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s making it 16th in the team is far better than nation and 1st in the last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and can beat SEC. These stats are anKentucky. Newton said the keys other testament to Malzahn, as the are paoffense he tience and inherited proper exonly scored ecution. 25 touchN e w downs in ton, who 2008. described Malzahn Malzahn as his â&#x20AC;&#x153;fasaid he has ther figure his offense away from dead foMALZAHN home,â&#x20AC;? said cused on Malzahn has every- Kentucky and nothing thing he likes to see in else. ensive an offensi sive si v ccoordinave oord oo r in rd inaaâ&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it would be tor. to or. selfish to start thinkingg â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about Newton â&#x20AC;&#x153;H Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; e s pushing push pu shin sh ing us from in ffro r m abou ro outt me ou me,,â&#x20AC;? N ew wto ton n sa said said d good great, Newton his nascent Heisman go ood to o gr rea eat at, t,â&#x20AC;? Ne N ewtton n off h is n asccen as nt H nt e sm ei man said. campaign. sa aid. camp ca mpai mp aign gn.. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gn â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ss week â&#x20AC;&#x153;I weekk 6 we Tinot The 8th-ranked 8th8th8t h ra ra ranked T i iand an d Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;m n ott looking look lo oking any ok an ny gers began further gge ers b eggan a the the h sseaea- fu eaea urthe rtthe herr than t an th n that. ttha h t.â&#x20AC;? ha son but Newton â&#x20AC;&#x153;everyso on ra rranked anked nkked d 222nd, 2nd, 2nd, 2n d b utt Newt Ne w on wt on ssaid aid ai d â&#x20AC;&#x153;e eve veryypushed one has pu p ush shed its shed its t way way upward upw pwar ard rd o nee h ha as each eaach ch otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s othe theerrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s byy remaining unde- best interes interestsâ&#x20AC;? b stssâ&#x20AC;? and d find ndss around his offeated and scoring an comfort ar rou ound nd h hi is o is f foff h his average of more than fense and d the thee re th rest stt o hi is 37 points per game, teammates.

Malzahnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense is a tight-knight bunch that can look forward to plentiful high-fives after touchdowns and a mouthful of pent-up anger after turnovers. The second-year offensive coordinator was plucked by Gene Chizik from Tulsa in 2008 after the Hurricanes finished first nationally in total net yardage, scoring more than 47 points a game. In 2009, he brought Auburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 104th ranked offense all the way up to 16th. Malzahn was But M for his already known kn high-scoring h high hi igh g -ssco ori offenses. As head heaa coach of h Shiloh High Sh hil i oh h Christian Ch School Sch Sc hool ol in in 1999, he directed recte ed his ed hiss team to a 706 playoff 64 pla layyoff yoff win against Junction City. Ju unc ncti nct tion C Malzahn M alz lzzah hn looks to ccontinue co ontin nttin inue to improve ense against Kenhis off offense tucky Saturday.

Getting to know Gus â&#x2013; Favorite spot on campus? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got to be the football practice field. â&#x2013; Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your favorite ice cream? Chocolate chip â&#x2013; What was your favorite subject in school? Besides physical education, it was probably history. â&#x2013; Favorite sport besides football? Golf â&#x2013; Favorite food? Anything Mexican

Soccer shoots for conference title Taylor Jones Writer

The Auburn womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer team faces several tough obstacles as it works toward its goal of a conference championship. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our main goal that we try and focus on is to win the SEC, whether it be in the regular season or in the SEC tournament,â&#x20AC;? said senior forward Ashley Marks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to get into the NCAA Tournament again and make it to the Sweet 16 to make a name for Auburn soccer.â&#x20AC;? With an SEC record of 2-2 after two weeks of conference play, the Tigers will face two nationally ranked teams: No. 20 South Carolina, Oct. 8, and No. 6 Florida, Oct. 10. South Carolina (9-2-2, 3-0-1 SEC) has had a successful season so far, with its only losses coming against the universities of Minnesota and Louisville and its tie against SEC-opponent Vanderbilt. The team enters Friday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game averaging 2.08 goals per game. The Gamecocks are the reigning SEC Champions after defeating LSU in the 2009 championship game. The Florida Gators, potentially the most experienced and talented team

on Auburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule, has After the team opened wins over No. 14 Florida conference play with a vicState and No. 19 Duke. tory over Mississippi State No. 3 North Carolina and a loss to Ole Miss, the handed the Gators its only Lady Tigers faced its first loss earlier this season. SEC road test against the With an impressive of- Arkansas Razorbacks (3-6fense led by sophomore 2, 0-2-1 SEC). midfielder McKenzie BarThe Tigers carried its ney, junior midfielder/for- overall record of 7-3-0, ward Tahambitious nai Annis, goals and sophomomenWe want to more midtum from get into the s e v e r a l fielder/ f o r w a r d NCAA Tournament non-conE r i k a erence again and make it to fwins Tymrak into and senior the Sweet 16 to make the game, goalkeep- a name for Auburn but the er Katie Razorsoccer.â&#x20AC;? Fraine, b a c k s the Gators made it as Ashley Marks, average senior forward d i f f i c u l t 2.58 goals as posper game. sible for Marks said the Tigers Auburn. met to discuss the key facThe Tigers prevailed tors to beating South Car- though, notching its olina and Florida. eighth win of the season by â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a team meeting a score of 3-2. today trying to figure out Katy Frierson, Marks what we can do to win,â&#x20AC;? and Jessica Rightmer Marks said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to scored goals, with Julie play for 90 minutes as a King, Mary Nicholson and team because for the past Ana Cate earning assists. couple of games, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve The second road test of only been playing well for the year came against LSU, about half of the game.â&#x20AC;? who entered the game Coach Karen Hoppa with a less-than-stellar resaid the team will look at cord of 4-5-3, 1-1-2 SEC. scouting reports and film Kellie Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s header to prepare for the two off of a corner kick by games. Taryne Boudreau put LSU

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up 1-0 in the 23rd minute. A successful penalty kick by Katy Frierson in the 59th minute accounted for Auburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only goal. LSU added another goal and held on to beat Auburn 2-1. Auburn totaled 12 shots, and goalkeeper Amy Howard had four saves. While the team is disappointed with the loss to LSU, King said the team knows what it has to do. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The team is ready to refocus and get ready for the games this weekend,â&#x20AC;? King said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dwell on Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lossâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we just have to learn from it, fix our mistakes and win these two games this weekend.â&#x20AC;? Hoppa said she is disappointed about the losses to Ole Miss and LSU, but said she feels that while the players are â&#x20AC;&#x153;frustrated with the two losses,â&#x20AC;? they must look forward to improving their play on both sides of the ball. Hoppa made it clear the Tigers would not be dwelling on the losses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a team we are frustrated,â&#x20AC;? Hoppa said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a lack of confidence.â&#x20AC;? The Tigers (8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;0, 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0 SEC) play South Carolina 7 p.m. Friday and Florida 2 p.m. Sunday.

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‘Cats looking for the upset

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Auburn is 5-0 for the second straight year and for the fourth time in seven years. The question is whether Auburn can build on this success and improve to 6-0 for the first time since 2004. The Tigers are coming off a 52-3 win over Louisiana-Monroe and finally dominated an opponent like they were expected to. The offense racked up 505 yards and averaged 8.9 yards per play, and the defense held the Warhawks to only a field goal. Saturday, the Tigers travel to Lexington, Ky., for its second SEC road game. Kentucky will most likely want to get its playmakers Randall Cobb and Derrick Locke in open spaces and outside the numbers to make use of their speed and athleticism. Locke and Cobb gave Auburn a lot of trouble last year and continue to make plays for Kentucky. Locke is second in the SEC in rushing, with 108.6 yards per game, and leads the SEC in all-purpose yards (181.4). Because Auburn’s pass defense is still a concern, Nick Fairley and company must continue to bring the pressure if Auburn wants to win this game. Having Cameron Newton will once again be a big advantage because Kentucky has trouble containing mobile quarterbacks, ranking 11th in the SEC in rushing defense. This was evident last week against Ole Miss and the week before against Florida. Florida quarterback Trey Burton accounted for six touchdowns, five of which were rushing. Going into the Auburn game last year, Kentucky was on a three-game losing streak, with losses to Alabama, Florida and South Carolina. Auburn won 15 consecutive games in the series before losing to the Wildcats 21-14 in Jordan-Hare Stadium last year. This year Kentucky started 3-0, but its momentum and high expectations came to an abrupt halt with losses to Florida and Ole Miss, putting the Wildcats’ record at 3-2. “There’s definitely a sense of urgency,” said Kentucky head coach Joker Phillips. “I’d be crazy to say and tell you there weren’t.” The Lexington crowd will be loud, hoping their Wildcats can pull off another upset over the Tigers. If the Tigers play with discipline and execute, they will leave Kentucky with another win.

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Cheruiyot chases records, Olympic dreams Emily Adams Photo Editor

Ben Cheruiyot has a running start on his cross-country competition this season. The junior in health promotions was named SEC crosscountry athlete of the week after a strong performance last week at the Brooks Memphis CrossCountry Classic. Cheruiyot won his first 8K of the season, beating a field of 246 runners with a time of 23:15.96. The runner said he was honored to receive the recognition. “I don’t feel any more pressure,” Cheruiyot said. “It pushes me to do better.” Cheruiyot, who typically runs 80 miles per week, said a win this early in the season is encouraging. “Right now, I feel it’s good because it’s the beginning of the season,” Cheruiyot said, “so when I find myself in a situation where I can compete that closely and win, I feel like I’m in the right position.” He said he focuses on mental fitness to prepare for races. “When I go to an event, I have to go there knowing that I am mentally fit,” Cheruiyot said. “I adjust my mentality to feel like I’m good, and it boosts the physical, which gives me an advantage.” Teammate Mark Fleming,

senior in electrical and wireless engineering, said Cheruiyot’s mentality helps Fleming’s training. “I know I’ve learned a lot from Ben about mental toughness, training day in and day out,” Fleming said. “Even when he’s tired, he carries on and helps me.” Cheruiyot’s ability is because of hard work, Fleming said. “He’s a very talented guy when it comes to running,” Fleming said, “but I know I’ve seen him put in all the hard work, and I can definitely say that’s paying off.” Cheruiyot stays motivated by thinking of future races. “I know, to get to the next stage, I have to feel comfortable with what I’m doing now, so that keeps me moving,” Cheruiyot said. Cheruiyot, native of Eldoret, Kenya, started running in seventh grade. He later realized running was his ticket for a scholarship to study abroad in the United States. He said he felt Auburn was the right place. “When I came to visit, it was a football game day, and that was really different,” Cheruiyot said, “but it was a good environment, a good family.” Cheruiyot said he has big goals for the season.

“Last year, my goal was just to go to nationals and try to be an All-American,” Cheruiyot said. “This year, my goal is the same, but I want to be in the top 10 at nationals.” Fleming said Cheruiyot is on track to achieve his goals. “Ben has the world at his fingers,” Fleming said. “If everything goes right, he has the potential to do great, and with him on our team, we definitely have a great chance to be competitive at SEC level and at regionals, and hopefully, we’ll go to nationals this year.” Coach Mark Carroll said Cheruiyot is ready to go higher this season. “He is a determined competitor,” Carroll said. “He has an excellent finishing burst that very few can match. Ben has started this season on a whole new level from a year ago.” Cheruiyot said he hopes to run professionally after college. “I’m planning to see how I can do as a professional athlete, but first, I want to get my degree,” Cheruiyot said. “Sometimes, you don’t do the way you expected to, professionally, but with school, you know you’ll have that degree.” Cheruiyot’s dream is to compete in the 2016 Olympics. “That has been in my mind,” Cheruiyot said. “Sometimes dreams can come true.”

Golf takes second in Fla. Jake Cole Writer

The 15th-ranked men’s golf team rebounded from a slow start to finish second at last weekend’s Gary Koch Invitational in Tampa, Fla. The Tigers ended the three-round, 54hole tournament at a combined 6-under-par, nine strokes behind first-place University of Virginia, who also took the individual title. “We struggled a little bit in the first round, but we played real well in the second round,” said coach Nick Clinard. “Sunday, we had it really going there for a while and made a few mistakes on the last couple of holes, but overall, they played pretty well.” Sophomore Michael Hebert led the Tigers with a 3-under-par performance to tie for eighth place, while freshman Niclas Carlsson began his collegiate career with a 12th-place finish, tying Auburn junior Will McCurdy at 2-under. “I guess, when we played the first time, we saw how the greens were, where to put the ball, stuff like that, so I guess that helped us a lot,” Carlsson said. The Tigers will compete Oct. 11-12 at the Jerry Pate Invitational in Birmingham. The event will be hosted by the University of Alabama, which finished fourth with a 17-over-par at the Olympia Fields/Fighting Illini Invitational Sept. 17-19. The team opened its season by winning the team title at the Carpet Capital Collegiate in Rocky Face, Ga. Alabama players have had two and a

half weeks to practice, but the Tigers will have to adjust its game in a single week. Auburn scored the most birdies of any of the 12 competing schools at the Koch Invitational, and they also performed best on par-4 scoring. The team struggled elsewhere, however, and Clinard referenced the team’s lackluster par-5 scoring at the Koch Invitational as an indication of what needs work, but he also focused on basics. “We’ll continue to work on our putting, and we’ll continue to work on our golf swing,” Clinard said. “We gotta get that a little bit better too.” The Jerry Pate Invitational will offer several Auburn golfers the chance to recover from initially disappointing performances, especially sophomore Blayne Barber, who overcame a 4-over and 3-over in the first two rounds to the best hot streak on the team Sunday. In the third round, Barber shot a doublebogey on the third hole, but scored six consecutive birdies to finish the front nine. Last year, Auburn placed seventh at the Pate Invitational, which was abbreviated to one 18-hole round because of a rainout the first day. The three highest-placing Tigers tied for 20th at 1-over. The Tigers look forward to the next match and feel confident about their abilities. “I’m really optimistic (about next week),” Hebert said. “We finished second here, and we got a good team, so I know we’ll pick the right lineup, and we should be able to compete again and hopefully pull out a win next week.”

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Volleyball continues conference play against Rebels Nick Van Der Linden Assistant Sports Editor

After playing host to the Georgia Bulldogs Wednesday, the Auburn volleyball team will travel to Oxford, Miss., to take on the Ole Miss Rebels 7 p.m. Friday. It is the first time the teams will meet since a 3-1 Auburn victory in Oxford last year. Sophomore Sarah Bullock led the way for Auburn in that game, finishing with 14 kills and seven digs. Senior Morgan Johns had 12 kills, while senior libero Liz Crouch had a match-high 24 digs. Ole Miss beat the

season-high eight Kentucky Wildcats Sunkills and an atday to finish a fourtack percentgame road stretch age of .462. 2-2, but have Craven is a four-game the top rehomestand turning kill starting with leader for Auburn. the Rebels and The Rebels became the third also beat South consecutive AllCarolina, but fell to Freshman selection No. 3 Florida and from Ole Miss. No. 23 Tennessee. Auburn head In Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coach Wade Benmatch against son currently Kentucky, Ole Miss holds a 2-2 resophomore outside hitter Whitney cord against Craven recorded the Rebels. 12 kills, followed The Auby fellow sophoburn volleyball more Amanda team earned two threePhilpot, who set sweeps last weekend, finished the Charlie Timberlake / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR game with a

defeating the Mississippi State Bulldogs Friday night (25-16, 25-21, 25-23) and the Alabama Crimson Tide (25-13, 25-20, 28-26) Sunday afternoon at the Student Activities Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play up to the level we know we can, but it is very good to get a three-set win in the SEC,â&#x20AC;? Benson said following Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game. Mississippi State got on the board first to build a 2-0 lead, but Auburn rallied to take a 3-2 lead after an attack error by Kellye Jordan. Auburn would not give up its lead and went on to win the set after an 8-2 run. Junior setter Christina Solverson picked up her first double-double of the

season, tallying 20 assists and 11 digs. A doubledouble occurs when player records 10 or more assists and digs in one game. The third set was a backand-forth battle until a kill by senior middle blocker Alyssa Davis triggered a 4-0 run. The Bulldogs fought back to tie the game, but an 11-4 Auburn run put the game away. In Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s match against the Tide, the Tigers had to rally in every set to pull out the win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teams are going to come back,â&#x20AC;? said outside hitter Johns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not just going to throw the towel in, so we knew we had to push back.â&#x20AC;? Johns finished the game

with 15 kills on 25 attempts for a .520 attack percentage. The Tide opened the first set with an early 6-3 lead, but the Tigers were able to capitalize on Alabama mistakes to take the 35-13 win. The Tigers struggled in the second set and found themselves down 15-18 when a kill by Sarah Bullock started a 10-2 run to win the set. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coach Benson told us to just play our game and be steady,â&#x20AC;? Bullock said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are going to come back and make plays, but so are we.â&#x20AC;? The Tigers face Ole Miss in the Gillom Sports Center, where the Rebels hold a 5-0 record on the season.

127+,1* 0($1(5 7+$1 $ :(7 &$7 Five Tigers selected for the USA National Swimming team Chelsea Harvey Writer

Auburn will be well represented on the 2010-2011 USA Swimming National Team. Junior Micah Lawrence and senior George Adam Klein IV were both selected, as well as former Auburn swimmers Mark Gangloff, Tyler McGill and Eric Shanteau. Freshman Emily Bos was selected for the junior team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a huge honor

to make any national team, especially U.S., is ally the hee U .SS.,., which .S., w the strongest rong ngges est team m iin n the world,â&#x20AC;? said saaid d head hea ead coach cco oac ach Brett Ha Hawke. H aw wkke. The swimmers swimme meers comm peted for fo or ssp spots pot ots on n the the he team in n Olympic events at the 2010 010 ConocoPhillipss USA Swimming National Championships pionships and the 2010 Mutual of Omaha Pan Pacific Championships. Lawrence rence was chosen for thee team after winning the 2000 breast stroke in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? final at the Pan Pacifics.

She set an Auburn re2:25.19. cord with a time of 2:2 â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was really excited, excited acttually, tu tual ual ally lly ly,â&#x20AC;? ssaid aaiid L La Lawrence. awrence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never really rreeallly ma made ade a seniorsen llevel le eve vel national tteam. eam.â&#x20AC;? Lawrence Lawren nce ce made maad de the th juth nior n ni ior tteam eaam in n 22007, 007, and 00 Klein K lein nw was wa as selected selectted d for fo his ccompetition omp petition in the 200 breast b br rea e stt sstroke troke at the national meet tti ion onal m eet in August. ee nished He finis He isshed with a time of 22:13:05. of :113: 3 05 05. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x153;It â&#x20AC;&#x153;I It was kind kind of a surprise, Klein didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t p pr ise,â&#x20AC;? Klei in said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I d think was make tth hin ink I w ink wa aass going to m it.â&#x20AC;?

Gangloff earned his spot after finishing third in the 100 breast stroke at the Pan Pacifics. McGill was chosen for finishing second in the 100 fly at the Pan Pacifics. Shanteau was selected based on his performance in the 100 and 200 meter breast stroke and the 200 individual medley. Emily Bos was chosen for her performance in the 100 backstroke. Hawke said the next step is to train for the World Championship.

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