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Vol. 118, Issue 11, 18 Pages

Updyke gets hotpotatoed Nick Bowman OPINIONS EDITOR

Harvey Updyke’s trial has been pushed to next year after his fourth attorney was removed from the case. Lee County Circut Judge Jacob Walker III allowed lawyer Glennon Threatt to step down. Threatt, citing a lack of trust between himself and Updyke, asked to be removed from the case. Updyke and his new lead attorney Everett Wess submitted a motion on Oct. 18 to set the value of the Toomer’s Oaks at $20. The motion is based on a section of Alabama law dealing with property damages. Section 34-14-1 of Title 35: Property in the Code of Alabama says that anyone who willingly and knowingly destroys or alters an oak tree belonging to someone else must

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Haley Ann poses for the November issue of Playboy magazine as part of the Girls of the SEC spread. Playboy came to Auburn last spring for the photoshoot.

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Timeline of events Jan. 28 “Al from Dadev-

ille” calls the Finebaum radio show claiming to have poisoned Toomer’s Oaks.

Tigers take it off for Playboy Playboy picks five Auburn women for its November college issue

Feb. 16 Auburn University releases news of poisoning.

Feb. 17 Harvey Almorn Updyke Jr. arrested for poisoning.

April. 19 Safe levels of Spike 80DF found in Auburn well water beneath Toomer’s Oaks.

Sept. 28 A man identify-

ing himself as Updyke calls the Finebaum radio show to apologize to Auburn fans. Admits to being ill.

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Red Bull fuels clever minds Red Bull sponsers the “Red Bull Racing Cans” at Skybar for engineering students. PAGE A5

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Haley Ann, junior in apparel merchandising, design and production, always knew she wanted to pose for Playboy, but when they came to campus last April, she didn’t know they would catch her with her pants down—literally. Haley Ann and four other Auburn women chose picked to be featured in Playboy’s November college issue, which con-

sists of 26 women from other schools in the Southeastern Conference. When Haley Ann found out Playboy was coming, she said she signed up online and auditioned at the Lexington Hotel with her own outfit in tow. Then she waited for a call back. “They called me back and said they really like me,” Haley Ann said. “I think it was actually the next day. They sent the pictures to the producers.”

The photoshoot for the November issue took place a couple of days later at cabin in Chewacla State Park. “I had a lot of butterflies in my stomach,” Haley Ann said. “It kind of happened all so fast, so I really didn’t have time to get nervous. I was actually kind of shocked at first, kind of a surreal moment that I was going to be in Playboy.” » See PLAYBOY, A2

Meet the other Auburn ladies Playboy chose five women from Auburn, more than any other school.

Brandy Evans

Kylee Noel

Kaitlyn Ryan

Liliana Cook

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SGA reserves big bucks for bike program keeper Downtown constructon brings new restaurants Tropical Smoothie and Chipotle Mexican Grill construction continues. PAGE A7

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SGA sets aside $15,000 for graduate assistant Robert E. Lee ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR

SGA passed a bill Monday night to allocate $15,042.43 from the SGA reserve fund to hire a part-time graduate student to manage a new campus bike program for one year. The graduate student selected will work for the Department of Health and Wellness, and the allocated funding is the Universi-

ty mandate for a 20-hour work week. SGA President Kirby Turnage said the process of selecting a student to manage the program will be important. “The last thing you want is someone who is apathetic,” Turnage said. “You want someone who cares.” The graduate student selected will manage 57 seven-speed bikes for student use beginning fall semester 2012. “The general idea is to pick up a bike and drop it off wherever you go to class,” said Owen Parrish, assistant vice president of

facilities. “The bikes we chose are great to cruise around campus, allowing us to get places faster without it being a hazard.” The $34,875 needed to purchase the bikes is still being negotiated, but it will likely come from a concession board grant, or money derived directly from auxiliary enterprises such as University vending machines, according to the SGA. $150,000 from student fees— money that is not allocated to any specific project—is also pending to be used for a storage and maintenance building for the bikes at the CDV extension

on Wire Road. “This says something about a progressive student government,” Turnage said. “It will go a lot farther than people think.” After the program’s first year, SGA will hand over the payment responsibilities to the Division of Student Affairs and see what kind of feedback students give at that time. Although nearly $200,000 is being allocated for the project, Turnage said it is well deserved. “I think it is going to be more than worth it,” Turnage said. “I » See BIKE, A2 Recycled paper

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DUI ARRESTS IN THE CITY OF AUBURN OCT. 27 – NOV. 1, 2011

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CRIME REPORTS FOR OCT. 27 – NOV. 1, 2011

■ Mollie C. Johnson, 19, of Baton Rouge South College Street October. 28, 2:53 a.m. ■ Matthew B. Meyerpeter, 28, of Chesterfield, Mo. College Street Oct. 28, 3:45 a.m. ■ Hunter W. Anderson, 31, of Opelika Weatherford Drive at Amber Lane Oct. 29, 12:24 a.m. ■ Elizabeth C. Luek, 19, of Montgomery Canary Drive at Shell Toomer Parkway Oct. 29, 12:51 a.m.

Oct. 28 — Bragg Avenue Theft of property reported. Seven rolls of copper wire.

Oct. 29 — Extension Drive at Wire Road Theft of property reported. One bicycle.

Oct. 28 — South Dean Road Breaking and entering of a vehicle reported. One Vera Wang gray leather purse, one Canon digital camera, one set of keys, two debit cards and two credit cards.

Oct. 29 — Opelika Road Theft of property reported. Two Polo shirts.

Oct. 28 — East Longleaf Drive Theft of property reported. One laptop and one 9mm semi-automatic pistol.

■ Christopher F. McGraw, 30, of Monroeville South College Street Oct. 29, 2:44 a.m.

Oct. 28 — West Longleaf Drive Theft of property reported. One Xbox 360 and assorted food items.

■ Christopher C. Wright, 19, of Birmingham South College Street Oct. 29, 3:28 a.m.

Oct. 28 — East Longleaf Drive Theft of property reported. One laptop.

■ Rachel E. Autrey, 27, of Montgomery Moores Mill Road Oct. 30, 1:54 a.m.

Oct. 28 — Richland Road Theft of property reported. Two glass patio tables, five patio chairs, one one-person tent, one plastic toolbox and seasonal decorations.

■ Dawson C. Lucas, 26, of Alexander City West Longleaf Drive Oct. 30, 2:33 a.m. ■ Matthew S. Pare, 18, of Stuart, Fla. North Donahue Drive Nov. 1, 12:16 a.m.

PLAYBOY When she arrived at a cabin at the park, a stylist had everything laid out for her. Instead of styling Haley Ann for a completely nude look, they exposed only her derriere. “I told them I would be more comfortable with being more covered then less,” Haley Ann said. “It was an idea they had had, so it was mutual I guess.” Despite her modesty, Haley Ann said she still had to warm her parents up to the idea of her posing for Playboy. “Well at first they were hesitant,” she said. “But usually they are always supportive in something I want to do. They know I

■ Sydney E. Barnett, 19, of Montgomery Mary Lane at Harris Avenue Nov. 2, 3:01 a.m.

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Oct. 30 — Lee Road 10 Theft of property reported. One propane tank.

Oct. 29 — Country Club Drive Theft of property reported. One backpack blower, one weed eater and two stick edgers. Oct. 30 — East Hayfield RV Lot Theft of property reported. One portable generator.

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pay that person $20. If the motion is allowed, Updyke’s Class C felony charge of criminal mischief could be changed to a misdemeanor, since the amount in damages would plummet from the $2,500

Oct. 30 — Shelton Mill Road Burglary of residence reported. One LCD TV. Oct. 30 — Opelika Road Theft of property reported. One knit cap and three T-shirts.

Oct. 29 — North Ross Street Breaking and entering of a vehicle reported. One iPod, one GPS, one marketing textbook and one backpack.

did it for myself.” Haley Ann said she hasn’t shown them the magazine personally, but she is sure they have seen it by now. Some of the other Auburn women decided to expose themselves in other ways. Kylee Noel, Brandy Evans and Kaitlyn Ryan posed wearing a shredded Auburn jersey exposing their breasts, while Liliana Cook decided to wear underwear and a seductively placed sweater. Haley Ann said working with Playboy was a great experience. “Everyone made me really comfortable throughout the entire shoot,” Haley Ann said. “It was fun and pretty informal. I would definitely say there

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■ Lindsay K. Davis, 18, of Huntsville War Eagle Way at South Donahue Drive Nov. 1, 1:31 a.m.

Oct. 29 — North College Street Breaking and entering of a vehicle reported. $250 and one .22 semiautomatic handgun.

Oct. 30 — Lee Road 137 Burglary of residence reported. One Xbox 360, one video game and one laptop.

Oct. 30 — Mell Street, Upchurch Hall Theft of property reported. Four Auburn University keys. Nov. 1 — Shug Jordan Parkway Theft of property reported. One beer and one bottled water.

— Reports provided by Auburn Department of Public Safety

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is nothing bad about it.” She said she feels the experience was positive for her. “There are so many women in the world who have gone on to be really successful after Playboy,” Haley Ann said. “The way the world is today, I really don’t think it can negatively affect your future. “I definitely think it supports women. It gives them a chance to feel comfortable with their body to show what they have.” In the future, Haley Ann would like to try other things involving the entertainment industry. A Chicago native, Haley Ann said she is studying apparel design, but wants to go back to Chicago and be a stylist for high-end magazines. already required to test and clean the area and the trees. Updyke’s first three attorneys were removed from the case within seven days after Feb. 17, the first time Updyke was arrested. Updyke made headlines this fall for calling into the Paul Finebaum Radio Network on Sept. 28.

» From A1 think it’s going to successful at Auburn.” The original vote was for 21-speed bikes, but SGA chose the sevenspeed bike because of its durability and added hand brakes. Students using the bikes will be expected to stay on campus, and the bikes will be painted in a distinct way to identify them. Bikes will be placed in areas with high student traffic, such as the Village, C-zone parking and the Hill dorms. Liability will be a nonissue, as stickers will be placed on the bikes waiving University responsibility for injury. “I just want to tell the Auburn people that I’m truly sorry for all the damage I’ve done,” Updyke said. “I’m not asking for sympathy. All I’m asking is forgiveness. I want the people that’s Christians to understand I’ve done a lot of good in my life.” Updyke’s next court date is set at Jan. 17, 2012.

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Speaker talks on world food crisis Anna Claire Conrad Staff Writer

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Students cross at one of two new stoplights on Donahue Drive. The lights and pedestrian signals are programmed for maximum traffic flow.

New stoplights increase efficiency Hayley Blair Associate Campus Editor

Say goodbye to your favorite crossing guard. Two new traffic lights with accompanying pedestrian signals have been installed on Donahue Drive by the Village. “The crossing guards cost a lot of money, and they weren’t there all the time, whereas if you put in an automatic signal it’s always there,” said Cathy Love, a civil engineer in the University facilities department. “I think it’s much more reliable and consistent even if it’s not as personable.” Student reactions to the new lights vary, with some preferring the human element of a posted guard. “It’s a little on the annoying side because you have to wait a little bit longer, but it’s not that big of

a deal,” said Brianne Arps, freshman in education. “If anything, it would just hold me up a minute or two, but I think the crossing guard was a little more effective.” Ryne Watts, junior in industrial engineering, said he’s glad there is a system in place to direct traffic at all times. “It’s probably cheaper than hiring people to direct traffic,” Watts said. “And when there’s no one to direct things at certain times of the day, people just keep coming and the cars never get a chance to go.” Love said the $200,000 project began three years ago to direct the additional traffic resulting from the Village’s construction. “I have seen students jaywalk,” Love said. “That’s a bad thing. When everybody is following the same set of

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rules and are considerate of each other, that’s when you can get really good level of service. You get the most traffic through without any gridlock.” Hired guards will stay nearby for a month to educate pedestrians about the new system, Love said. “It’s not automated like it

was before when the pedestrians could get a walk signal every so many seconds,” Love said. “Even in the middle of the night when there were no pedestrians, the timer would come on and stop traffic, and the cars would just sit and sit.” Though the new lights are more efficient, the increase to five stoplights on a single road has made some wary. “The first thought was, ‘Oh, wow, that’s a lot,’ but actually it’s consistent with engineering,” Love said. “They’re all 300 feet apart. They’re all coordinated and programmed for maximum level of service. “If everyone’s following the rules, you’ll get big platoons of people and big platoons of cars passing each on their turn.”

Ethiopian native Gebisa Ejeta will speak Thursday as this fall’s York Distinguished Lecturer at 7 p.m. at The Hotel and Dixon Conference Center at Auburn University. “In his speech ‘Meeting Global Food Demands: Research and Education Needs,’ Ejeta will be discussing what needs to be done to prepare ourselves for a world that will grow from having 7 billion people to 9 billion people,” said Paul Patterson, associate dean of instruction in the College of Agriculture and chair of the E.T. York Distinguished Lecturer Series Committee. Patterson said this series is made possible by funds from E.T. York, who has donated more than $1 million dollars to Auburn in his effort to improve agricultural resources in developing countries. “Each lecturer is required to deliver one public address and to also have some opportunities to interact with the students,” Patterson said. In addition to his speech, Ejeta will host a seminar for graduate students and faculty in the Department of Agronomy and Soils and visit an agronomy and nutrition class, Patterson said. “We chose Dr. Ejeta as this fall’s distinguished speaker because he was a 2009 World Food Prize recipient and because of his well-known and highly recognized professional work with sorghum in Africa,” Patterson said.

David Weaver, professor in the Department of Agronomy and Soils, said Ejeta will talk about what humanity must do to feed a rapidly growing population and about methods for producing more food with fewer resources. “The entire College of Agriculture is determined to find better ways to produce food and fiber in an environment-friendly manner,” Weaver said. “This is the kind of work Dr. Ejeta is recognized for.” Gobena Huluka, associate professor in the Department of Agronomy and Soils and director of the Soil Testing Lab, said students will have a lot to gain from the lecture. “Our whole world is connected,” Huluka said. “A food crisis in Africa will affect us here in Alabama. We have to look at food sustainability, food production and food distribution systems with a global perspective, and that’s what Gebisa will be discussing.” Patterson said Ejeta will also discuss the depletion of resources across the world and what action needs to be taken to preserve what is left. “We here at the College of Agriculture focus on these issues and feel it is important to educate the University community—not just those within our college and departments—on what must be done to increase food production in an Earthfriendly way,” Patterson said. “Dr. Ejeta will do a great job of aiding this cause.

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Conference helps those with PTSD cope, grow Elizabeth Bonner Staff Writer

The Auburn University Center for Governmental Services is giving hope to those with post-traumatic stress disorder. The center is partnering with departments across the state for a conference to help those struggling with PTSD in the wake of various traumas. The conference, titled “PTSDisorder to PTSGrowth,” is scheduled for Thursday and Friday at Fort Whiting Armory in Mobile. State leaders felt a PTSD conference was necessary given the rise of hardships touching the lives of so many.

“PTSD is a major issue today, and we are anticipating there will be lots of cases across communities,” said Don-Terry Veal, director of AUCGS. “Of course, we have had some recent cases of hurricanes, tornados and natural disasters, so the issue of trauma has been a conscious concern for us. “The fact that we will now have more returning veterans from various wars such as those coming from Afghanistan, Iraq and other places, we know that this is an effort we need to be involved in as a community.” PTSD is often associated with the military, and while veterans are a major group

dealing with the illness, the leaders of the conference don’t want to forget others with symptoms. “Think of the trauma that has been experienced in our state through the tornados,” said Toby Warren, chairman of PTSGrowth Resiliency National Committee for the Military, Veterans, Families and Children. “We are saddled with trauma all around us, and sometimes we don’t even know it. This is certainly not just for the military—it is for all civilians around us and learning how to cope with all trauma.” Conference leaders want those in attendance to leave feeling hopeful.

“We knew that we wanted to have a positive outlook on this because we have learned through the medical field that there is a way that individuals can learn to live with the challenge of PTSD,” Veal said. Warren said this conferece will be different from other PTSD gatherings. “There are conferences left and right,” Warren said. “What’s different here is that people are coming to tell their story, and their stories are powerful. It’s going to be a different kind of a learning experience for the attendees.” The location was chosen to have a regional impact due to Mobile’s proximity to

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What’s different here is that people are coming to tell their story, and their stories are powerful.” —Toby Warren Chariman, PTSGrowth National Committee

other states and Fort Whiting’s historical and present role with traumatic situations. “(Fort Whiting) is a historic armory built in the 1930s by the Works Progress Administration during

Roosevelt’s administration,” said Col. Bryan Morgan, chief legal officer for the Alabama National Guard. “A lot of the men who went overseas went out of Fort Whiting. We used it as a hurricane shelter, too. We’ve used it for years for emergencies, and we thought this relates to emergencies, so this would be appropriate.” The organizers invited health care providers, probate judges, emergency room personnel and law enforcement officers. “All of our speakers have one thing in common,” Warren said. “They want to help better serve those who are dealing with trauma.”

Club promotes service, personal growth Sarah Cook Writer

Poverty, abuse, hunger, pollution, bullying—no issue is too tough for C-4 to tackle. C-4, which stands for compassion, commitment and creating change, is a sevice organization that assists its members with their individual volunteer interests. Charlotte Sutton, associate professor in the management department in the College of Business, started the group last fall. “I wanted to make a difference, but I didn’t know how,” Sutton said. “Then I had a couple of students, graduate students, that I sensed were in a similar situation, so I started individually mentoring them.” The group stemmed from students who want-

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C-4 is about finding out what you as an individual are interested in and then how we, as a group, can help you make that change happen.” —Charlotte Sutton founder of C-4

ed to be involved in an organization not geared toward a specific issue, such as building homes for the disadvantaged or raising hunger awareness. “C-4 is about finding out what you as an individual are interested in and then how we, as a group, can

help you make that change happen,” Sutton said. “This is for those who don’t fit into that nice, little square box.” Auburn alumnus Sami Rahman expressed interest in agriculture sustainability as a graduate student last year. Sutton said through networking in C-4, Rahman was able to act on his ideas and is now studying ways farmers can develop water-saving technology. Nicole Halpin, junior in marketing, became interested in C-4 after taking a leadership class with Sutton. “I have just recently started attending the meetings and have found them to be very inspiring,” Halpin said. “I have tried to help Dr. Sutton market the group to other students be-

cause I know there are a lot of people on Auburn’s campus that have a heart for making a difference in the world.” The group focuses on encouraging each other and fostering one another’s ideas. “It’s a good place to meet like-minded people who really want to make an impact on their community in some way, shape or form,” said Megan Reynolds, freshman in math and French. “It’s also a place to get encouragement and suggestions from those people.” Halpin said she hopes C-4 will grow to be a successful organization and touch lives around the world. The group’s next meeting will be Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Lowder Room 014.

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Drew Sherer, Jordan Vrbas, Phillip Crawford and Eric Dooley make up the overall winning team in Friday’s “Red Bull Racing Cans” competition at Skybar Café.

Red Bull fuels clever minds Megan Smith Writer

Auburn students revved their creative engines Friday at Skybar in singleelimination races with motorized cars constructed from Red Bull cans. Red Bull sponsored the “Red Bull Racing Cans” to provide an opportunity for engineering students to be creative. Drew Sherer, senior in mechanical engineering; Philip Crawford, sophomore in mechanical engineering; and graduate students Eric Dooley and Jordan Vrbas took first place. The group won four passes to Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham with the chance of driving actual racecars. “It was awesome winning,” Sherer said. “We didn’t think we were going to. It was an awesome surprise.” Each team was given a battery-powered motor, a

frame and Red Bulls. “We really just had to be creative,” Sherer said. “We kind of went the aerodynamic route.” Sherer said his team spent at least five hours preparing its car. Brett Mallinak, sophomore in chemical engineering, said he used three Red Bull cans, superglue and tape to complete his car. “I did all right,” Mallinak said, “but I didn’t get far enough.” A few members of Auburn’s Formula Society of Automotive Engineers team placed second in the competition. Every year, Formula SAE builds an open-wheel racecar to compete against other schools. “It’s a really competitive series, and it’s one of the biggest racing series in the world,” said SAE marketing diector Andrew Rains. “Our students get experience in motorsports and engineer-

ing. It’s a really interesting and fun project for us, and we love it.” This year the group placed 16th out of 120 competing schools. Approximately 10 members of SAE competed either in groups or individually for the Red Bull event. Rains said the team used the Red Bull project as a morale booster. “Remote control cars are cool, and making racecars out of Red Bull cans was just something to help our team relax a little and remind us that we enjoy what we do,” Rains said. Much of the focus was on making the cars aerodynamic, Rains said, but on such a small scale he was uncertain of the effectiveness, leaving the true test to the driver’s skill. “We tried to cut out the logo,” Sherer said, “because they have a pretty cool logo with the two bulls and the blue.”

Auburn English instructor Lindsay Walker’s recent foray into theatre proves she is no “Do as I say, not as I do” professor. Walker’s play, “Six Dead Bodies Duct-Taped to a Merry-Go-Round,” is currently showing in a fourweek run with Full Circle Theatre Company in New York. It had its professional premier in Anchorage, Alaska, in October 2010. Walker earned her bachelor’s degree in creative writing and Spanish at Tulane University and her doctorate in creative writing at the University of Southern Mississippi. “My main focus had always been poetry, but once I discovered playwriting, I found it’s a lot more fun,” Walker said. “(With plays) you have real people speaking your words to you and real characters that had only been in your head up until that point.” While at USM, Walker attended a weekend playwriting workshop led by accomplished playwright Dawson Moore. She wrote her play during this workshop, and it caught Moore’s attention. “He really loved it and asked if I wanted to collaborate with him on my script,” Walker said. “We corresponded over email and worked out a final draft. He’s much more established in the theatre world. He had the experience and connections to get the play out there.“ Nicholas Walker Her-

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Eric Holzschuh and Kevin Bennett are applauded after their performance in “Six Dead Bodies” at Triple Crown Theater in New York.

bert, co-artistic director of the Full Circle Theater Company, discovered Walker’s play during Moore’s Last Frontier Theatre Conference in Alaska. “‘Six Dead Bodies’ just stuck out in my brain so much,” Herbert said. Herbert’s company decided to produce the play in its fall festival of short films. It is being shown in the basement of Triple Crown, an Irish sports bar in New York. “We had a very full house last weekend,” Herbert said. “It is our first play (of the set), so it kicks off our evening. People’s reactions have been great. People find it very funny, and the characters bring it along.” In the past two years, the play has been performed seven times in five states and will be published in the next edition of the “Best American

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Short Plays” anthology. Walker tries to inspire her students with creativity. “I love having her as an English teacher because it’s the first time someone has taught me how to write for a purpose and not just to finish a paper,” said Christine Patterson, freshman in fine arts. “She’s open to a lot of different writing styles and wants you to find your own style.” Walker has a passion for both writing and teaching, “They’re kind of indivisible from each other,” Walker said. “I think my most creative, productive moments are always when I’m in the middle of teaching classes and grading papers. The more interactions I have with people, the more inspiration I have when I’m sitting down to create a character.”

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Downtown construction brings new life, restaurants Tropical Smoothie leads the way Natalie Yarid Associate News Editor

A small downtown would seem to have no plans of expansion in a stuggling economy, but several people are taking steps to buck the trend. There are many steps that must be taken to expand downtown Auburn. “The city has first had to change some of the zoning codes,” said Chris Kearns, secretary of the Auburn Downtown Merchants Association. “This is helping to direct and guide people to reinvest downtown.”

Billy Cox and Nazmi Ozokur, co-franchise owners, are two entrepreneurs who have decided to invest in downtown Auburn by opening a Tropical Smoothie and creating space for more stores in the area. Kearns said the location on West Glenn Avenue is currently under construction, but when completed it will be a one-story brick building with patio seating in the front and parking in back. Tropical Smoothie and Island Wings are the two businesses that Coz and Ozokur will be bringing to the building. There are also plans for a small store specializing in Apple computers—not

New Mexican option to open near campus Andrew McCaslin Writer

Magnolia Avenue is no stranger to construction. But instead of projects dealing with concourse upgrades and pedestrian signs, West Magnolia will soon see the opening of a new business: Chipotle Mexican Grill. With construction scheduled to end Dec. 6, Phillip Dunlap, director of economic development for the City of Au-

an official Apple store— to take residence in the building. Challenges with the city have caused delays in the completion of the building, but Ozokur said they hope to have Tropical Smoothie operating by March. “ Tropical Smoothie serves breakfast, lunch and dinner,” Ozokur said. “Our prices range from $1.99 to $9.99. We have a little bit of everything.” Ozokur said Island Wings will be similar to Buffalo Wild Wings, but without the extended menu. “It is like a sports bar that offers beer, wine, » See Downtown, A8 Christen Harned / Assistant Photo Editor

burn, is optimistic about the restaurant’s future and influence on the local economy. “It’s very positive that they chose to locate within the community,” Dunlap said. “They took an old existing building and renovated it completely and reused it very effectively.” Mayor Bill Ham also said he is looking forward to the restaurant’s impact. “In this community, sharing the downtown geographically with the University, the future of downtown Auburn is very bright,” Ham said. Chipotle’s location on West Magno-

Downtown construction will culminate in two new restaurants this winter: Tropical Smoothie (above) on West Glenn Avenue and Chipotle Mexican Grill (left) on West Magnolia Avenue.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Opelika Kristen Oliver Writer

For all you early Christmas shoppers, Opelika Main Street is bringing out its Christmas decorations and gifts. The retail shops in downtown Opelika will have an open house Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. “Open house is typically when all the retail stores in downtown Opelika debut all their Christmas merchandise that they’re going to be selling for the holiday season,” said Pam Powers-Smith, director of Opelika Main Street.

“That’s a reason a lot of people come, because it’s the first look at everything.” Along with the retail stores’ sales, businesses will provide snacks and drinks, and free gift wrapping will be provided for any gifts purchased. “Normally we do some refreshments for our customers that are coming in that day,” said Stacie Money, owner of Fringe consignment store in downtown Opelika. “We have a lot of people that look forward to the open house

to see all of the new Christmas arrivals.” Money said all types of businesses do something special for the open house. “Our businesses that are services will be selling gift cards and gift certificates that day, too,” Powers-Smith said. Shoppers will also have opportunities to win door prizes from all the stores. “If you come down and shop Opelika Main Street, and if you sign up for door prizes and give us your email address, all the

stores donate a prize pack,” Powers-Smith said. Powers-Smith said she knows bringing out Christmas items the first week of November may seem early. “I think our stores have reacted to people shopping for Christmas very early,” Powers-Smith said. “When we had our food and wine festival earlier this month, we had people shopping for Christmas gifts that night. People were buying and requesting Christmas gift wrap on their gift.” Shopping early can help a busy

family stay ahead of the stress of Christmas season. “My mom does her Christmas shopping before Thanksgiving,” said Jacob Dean, sophomore in political science. “She never wants to wait until Christmas starts because things get so busy.” Powers-Smith said she knows many people want to extend their holiday season. “I think it makes the holiday season a little bit longer for peo» See Christmas, A8

Creating a bang in between holidays Lane Jones Writer

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Auburn University President Jay Gogue, Auburn Mayor Bill Ham, GE Aviation Supply Chain Vice President and General Manager Colleen Athans, Gov. Robert Bentley, Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Mike Hubbard celebrate the groundbreaking of the GE Aviation plant in Auburn. The facility will produce commercial and military jet engine parts.

New plant prepares for takeoff Alison McFerrin News Editor

“We whispered in their ear, whispered sweet nothings and told them how good it would be,” Rep. Mike Rogers said jokingly to an audience of about 100. The recipient of those sweet nothings was General Electric Co. Aviation, which broke ground Monday on its Auburn plant, marking the beginning of an operation that will provide 300–400 new jobs by the end of the decade. The proximity to Auburn University and Tuskegee

University was just one of the benefits that drew GE Aviation to Auburn. Colleen Athans, vice president and general manager of supply chain for the company, said in addition to technical strength and local incentives, the physical location also suited their needs. “It’s close to the airport,” Athans said. “Our parts are clearly made for engines that are shipped to customers all around the world.” The plant, which is GE’s 81st worldwide, is sched» See Aviation, A8

Without enormous warehouses, drunk customers and illegal explosives, Shelton employees would be bored out of their minds. The Shelton Fireworks retail store at Exit 70 off Interstate 85 sells consumer-grade fireworks year-round. And because sales peak in the summer, Shelton employees are left with the task of finding ways to occupy their time the rest of the year. Seth Snedigar, manager at Shelton, said the demand for fireworks increases dramatically in the several days preceding big holidays and then drops off. “Our busiest seasons are the Fourth of July and New Year’s,” Snedigar said. “But in the offseason, it gets pretty boring.” Snedigar said the design and size of the 34,000-square-foot warehouse attracts travelers from the interstate. The customers they see during the offseason are rarely locals. “In Georgia, fireworks can’t go over eight feet,” said employee Colin Langley. “These do. We get a lot of people coming over the state line to buy them. That’s why it’s built close to Atlanta.” During his six years working at Shelton, Langley said he’s en-

countered his fair share of interesting customers. He also said most of the craziest customers are also the most drunk. “People get drunk and then decide they want fireworks,” Langley said. “We have people come in here with cigars hanging out of their mouths. It’s scary.” Employee Will Hester said the warehouse sees little traffic during the off-season. “Today I’m working 12 to 8, and we might only get two people,” Hester said. “There are days that no one comes in.” Langley said off-season shifts consist of taking inventory, restocking supplies and cleaning, but the employees find other ways to stay entertained during the slow months. “We’ve blown a bunch of stuff up,” Langley said. “When we get something new in, we might go set it off. Most times we just go out to the edge of the parking lot.” Even through long periods of monotony, Snedigar said the downtime gives him a chance to do what he loves. “The off-seasons let me spend more time with my family,” he said. “That’s my favorite thing about the job.”

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Sherburne’s business is smooth sailing Lane Jones Writer

Whether he’s shredding the water or running his business, Tom Sherburne is making waves. Sherburne, professional kayaker and founder of Shred Ready, feels at home slicing through rapids or behind a desk. “Two years ago I took a trip to the Grand Canyon,” Sherburne said. “Two hun-

The Auburn Plainsman dred and fifty miles, all selfsupported in a kayak, in the dead of winter. You’re 14 days out in the desert with nothing but your kayak and your boots.” Sherburne said his passion for kayaking began when he saw it on television during the 1972 Olympics. From that moment, he knew he wanted to try the sport himself. “I was in a Boy Scout troop with a guy who was taking some whitewater canoeing courses at the time,” Sherburne said. “That’s how I got started.” In 1996, Sherburne moved south in order to train for the U.S. Olympic slalom team. He practiced the entire year and made it to the final rounds. “For the Olympics they only qualify one boat,” Sher-

burne said. “There’s only one guy who gets to go. I made it as far as I could on the development team and ranked 10th or 11th.” Throughout the training process, one of the biggest problems he faced was finding financial support. “You need a lot of funding for the lower-level stuff,” Sherburne said. “If you’re not at the very top tier, there’s not a lot of Olympic funding. So the main thing was money.” Sherburne’s thirst for adventure and love of kayaking has taken him from the Grand Canyon to the Olympics to a small helmet company on the banks of the Tallapoosa river. Sherburne co-founded the helmet manufacturer Shred Ready along with friend Greg Lang in 1996.

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Lang, manager at Southern Trails, met Sherburne through their shared interest in kayaking. The pair designed their first helmet while Sherburne was working with a local subcontractor on a custom boat for his Olympic training. Lang said that marked the birth of Shred Ready. “I always tell people necessity is the mother of invention,” Lang said. “Neither one of us could find a cool helmet that we liked that fit us. That’s how Shred Ready started—our heads were too big.” Already one of the top suppliers in the nation for water sports helmets, Shred Ready will soon be delving into winter sports as well. Sherburne approaches both kayaking and business

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Tom Sherburne’s professional kayaking career led him to co-found Shred Ready, a helmet manufacturer.

with the same optimism and determination. “What really attracted me to kayaking is that you

are the captain of your own boat,” Sherburne said. “You set a goal, and you do your best to reach it.”

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uled to be finished late next year. “ We’ ll start hiring small numbers of people throughout the year, and we hope to make the first product by November or whether we like it or not,” said Kealon Drake, co-owner of the Moe’s on Magnolia Avenue and other Alabama locations. “We compete with them in Birmingham, and we have been very successful against them … Chipotle is a corporateowned restaurant. It’s just a different feel than what Moe’s is.” Drake and co-owner Laura Leigh Drake said Moe’s professionalism and cus-

and it kind of gets into people’s heads that this is the place to go.” Powers-Smith said she is confident that Opelika Main Street is the place for Auburn and Opelika residents to do their Christmas shopping. “We want people to

know they can get any sort of holiday gift down here,” she said. “Sunday will be a preview of that. “A lot of people will come next Sunday and just look, not buy anything, and then they’re going to come back for more.”

December of next year,” Athans said. Rogers said his goal is to make the stretch between Auburn and Montgomery into a “technology corridor” similar to North Alabama, creating jobs that will attract students. “With the capital of the

state right down the road and Tuskegee and their engineering capacity and Auburn and their engineering and other technology capacities, we have everything that you need to develop that kind of corridor here,” Rogers said.

tomer loyalty will sustain their business. “I love our food and couldn’t be more proud of the quality of our food and the integrity,” Laura Leigh said. “When you give more choices and a more colorful environment, you know we’ll both end up fine. We have our loyal Moe’s customers here in Auburn that love Moe’s, and we love them.” Chris Arnold, communi-

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‘Occupy’ demands echo Obama’s politics

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The Occupy Wall Street protestors are the echoes of a louder voice we’ve all heard for the last four years—the voice of President Barack Obama. The protestors refer to themselves as the “99 percent,” highlighting one of their primary complaints against modern-day American society—the top 1 percent—the wealthy. They are protesting social and economic inequality—capitalism. There are several other grievances on the movement’s many lists, and while the protestors have been criticized for having no unified goals or demands, I think Occupy Wall Street can be boiled down to one protest—the rich. They are protesting the rich and the government’s role in providing an environment that enabled the rich to get rich. It is hard to believe a movement that goes against the foundation that has made our country work for all these years is taking root across the same nation. What happened to the Puritan work ethic? When did the American Dream become something to which everyone is entitled? Our country became what it is today because people were willing to work for what they got and accept what they deserved. This promoted a level of competition in our society that motivated people to work even harder, but also revealed a distinction between those who were willing to rise to the challenge and those who were not. This principle—this system of capitalism—is the heart and soul of America. With hard work and commitment, someone can reach the top from rock bottom. This used to be an inspirational possibility, filling Americans with hope in their futures, but now the “99 percent” feel this is not enough. They would rather protest their way to the top. Luckily, they have chosen the time to protest during the most sympathetic of administrations. It is no secret Obama agrees with much of what this movement stands for. He wants to lessen the gap between the top 1 percent and the rest of America, spread the wealth and take from the rich and give to the poor. When he addressed Congress in September, advocating the passage of his American Jobs Act, he claimed the bill would provide tax breaks and “cut payroll taxes in half for every working American and every small business.” Not five minutes later, he assured the public the bill would be paid for through trillions of dollars of spending cuts, adjustments to programs like Medicare and Medicaid and finally, raising the taxes of the wealthiest citizens and biggest corporations. How does that work, Mr. President? Are the wealthy not included under the umbrella of “every working American” anymore? Obama has been claiming the sky is falling for months now, trying to get this bill passed by frightening the public with continuous statements that the economy is collapsing in on us. He needs this movement as much as it needs him.

What would we do? Harvey Updyke is arguing that an obscure Alabama law prevents authorities from charging him with a felony. He’s also said jail time would mean his death because of health problems that neither he nor his attorney have disclosed. We at The Plainsman believe in justice, hard justice. Because of this belief, we want Updyke to be appropriately punished for appropriate crimes, should he be convicted. We believe the value of the Toomer’s Oaks to be greater than $20. We hope that a few lines in the Code of Alabama aren’t enough to strike down three applicable charges. Updyke also made the apology call to Paul Finebaum in September, a more damning than penetant act. Updyke is sorry because he was caught. A person who regrets his crime doesn’t phone in to radio shows to gloat about destroying a more than centuryold tradition weeks after the crime took place. A person who regrets his

crime certainly doesn’t finish that phone call with a “Roll Damn Tide” battle cry. Simply, we don’t believe in unreasonable mercy for Updyke. He’s not sorry for what he did—we’re not sorry for wanting him punished. That said, should the charges be lessened and we move into the realm of absurdity, we have a few creative punishments for the perpetrator of the poisoning. Our first idea was to tattoo “War Eagle” across Updyke’s forehead and require him to journey to Toomer’s Corner after every home game to participate in the revelry and be ceremoniously rolled. Auburn fans need something to cover in toilet paper, and there’s no reason we can’t replace our leafy tree with a hairy man. Our second idea was to provide Updyke with lifetime season passes in the lower deck at the 50-yard line so that he could enjoy Auburn football for the rest of his days. Our only requirement is that he

wear a shirt proclaiming his role in the poisoning. If he rejects that offer, we’d be more than willing to seat him comfortably in the student section. Our third idea was hard labor. Even if the trees don’t survive, we suggest Updyke be forced to be part of the cleanup after home games. Should the Auburn community decide to spontaneously roll Toomer’s, Updyke would be compelled to drop what he’s doing and grab a Hefty, of course. Should he find it distasteful that we require him to clean up the site around his dastardly crime, we would be willing to move him to the stadium. Cleaning up the sticky, gritty concrete and picking up others’ trash would give him some time to think about what we leave behind us. Updyke said during his apology call that he doesn’t want this crime to be his legacy. It’s too late, Harvey. You will always be remembered as the man who tried to break the Auburn spirit and failed.

A compassionate government needed to fill gap in charity Chelsea Harvey Campus@ theplainsman. com

We’ve been talking a lot in the office lately about capitalism and the freedom to make money. Conversations have taken place about topics ranging from the Occupy movement worldwide to the expansion of higher-income housing right here in Auburn. We’ve run columns that discuss the idea of the right to wealth. We spend time chatting at work about the ongoing recession and its implications. It’s all got me thinking, but not about how we can all hang onto our money. Rather, I’ve started thinking about how we, as Americans, can give it away. I think we live in a culture nowadays that is forgetting the importance of compassion and social responsibility.

Everywhere I go, I hear talk about how one group or another has it in for honest people who just want to hang onto their hard-earned wealth. While I certainly believe in every man’s right to work hard and accumulate money, I also firmly believe in every man’s responsibility to use that money compassionately, for the good of his neighbor as well as for the good of himself. It’s tough times out there—I think we can all agree on that. But I would like to believe that we can still operate in a society where we are happy to help out those who are less fortunate by giving to charity on any societal level. I know that we’re still in school and don’t have anything to give away yet. However, the very fact that we are here provides us with the potential for great financial opportunity one day, and therefore great opportunity to help improve other people’s lives. I think that instead of complaining about how we wish

the government would get its hands out of our pockets, we— if we are able—could put our own hands in our pockets and start helping people out ourselves. I’ve heard the counterargument several times that people who don’t have jobs or didn’t go to college either didn’t try hard enough, screwed up somewhere, or decided to get a degree in a “useless” subject. This is where my idea of compassion comes into play. I think the entire concept of compassion is unconditional—that true compassion inspires generosity toward all less fortunate people, regardless of how we may imagine they fell into their current circumstances. Having said all this, I can imagine what you’re thinking, so I’ll go ahead and conclude by saying: yes, I do believe in a government that takes care of the needs of the little people—because honestly, it often seems like the big people out there aren’t willing to do it.

Hip-hop gives a new context to an old, awful word Brandon Miller Sports@ theplainsman.com

A guest speaker in one of my classes this week said more white people in America like hip-hop than black people. I was shocked. As her lecture continued, I thought more about the possibility of the statement’s truth. There is no doubt hip-hop is an African-American culture. There are some white artists, but the difference between black artists and another ethnicity is substantial. However, no other races are fully involved in the culture for one main reason: the “n” word. Recently, Yelawolf, a white artist from Gadsden, has voiced his strong belief that white rappers should never use the word because of the history. Tim Wise, a white anti-activist and writer has also shown disapproval of the word. “At some point, whether or not black folks should use the word or a derivation of the word ending in ‘A’—that’s a black conversation, and white folks and anybody who isn’t black should stay out of that conversation,” Wise said. These statements don’t apply to the hip-hop world, though. The word does not have the same meaning in rap songs that it did during slavery. Being from Alabama, I’ve seen my share of racism. It’s real and not something that should be taken lightly. However, the controversy over the word is something that has been blown out of proportion. Since the “n” word is in the hiphop world, it should not be available for only the black artists. In hip-hop it’s just another word bleeped out on the radio. However, being white, I can’t even rap along to my favorite songs without the fear of being called racist. There is certainly a level of respect behind non-African Americans not using the word. There’s also a level of fear, as well. Some white people are so afraid of the word, they won’t even say a socially accepted word like black. Ultimately, that’s the problem the infamous “n” word has created.

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Organic foods a part of our local economy, not just a fad The organic food trend has been going strong since it began nine years ago. I know I am guilty of buying into the idea that organic means healthy, and without that USDA certified sticker on the label I am not very likely to buy it regardless of what the title says. I am willing to pay twice as much for something that has that USDA stamp of approval on it, but what exactly does this stamp mean? The USDA describes organic food as something that has been “produced through approved methods that integrate cultural, biological and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance and conserve biodiversity. Synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, irradiation and genetic engineering may not be used.” In other words, organic food is naturally grown and benefits the environment in many ways. Organic foods do have many

advantages, and the successful marketing for these products has made many of us realize the importance of not having chemicals or pesticides on our foods. Organic foods are very popular many places, especially somewhere like Auburn University where there are many students who fit into the “granola” stereotype, meaning that some of their concerns are the Earth and the health of their bodies. Because there is such a high demand and consumers like myself are willing to pay twice as much for these certified products, farmers everywhere want this stamp. The seal of approval allows the individual buyer to know that this product is held up to USDA standards, but it is important to know that it comes with a steep price. While the process of growing things naturally is good for the environment, the process of getting these organic foods to the stores where you shop is not.

In many stores the produce that is certified organic is from places all across the country, some as far as California. In order to get these foods to Auburn they have to drive or fly the product en masse across the nation. By the time the food arrives here it is not as fresh and has possibly been damaged on the trip. This process often ends up leaving a larger ecological footprint than the positive effects it has on the environment. The bottom line is that the idea that eating organic helps the environment is not always the case. However, there is an alternative that helps the environment and keeps you healthy. Locally grown foods are often produced in an organic fashion, but because the USDA organic seal is so expensive many farmers cannot afford to buy the stamp. There are some grocery stores that I am sure sell locally grown items, but they

may be hard to find. Fortunately, there are things like farmers’ markets that sell various things from local farmers to help support these individuals who cannot afford to get the seal of approval from the USDA. So the next time you are out to purchase something that has the possibility to help the environment and yourself, stop and see where the item is from. I know in Auburn there is the Blooming Colors market that has many options for fresh fruit and vegetables. They also have different sauces, chips, and other items that are mostly local. When the weather is warm there is a farmers’ market that sets up Thursday afternoons by the red barn near campus and sells locally grown products. There are so many ways we can support our local economy, we just have to look for them. Meagan Barker junior, social work

Time running out for humanity to start caring about its environmental impact In the last week, an item of note was brought to my attention: Climategate has been debunked. For those unfamiliar, Climategate refers to the scandal of 2009 in which hacked email conversations between scientists—emails which suggested irregularities in data— gave hope to climate change skeptics. In an oped in the Wall Street Journal, Richard Muller, a Berkley physics professor in charge of the study, funded by the Koch brothers—yes, those Koch brothers—to re-examine data on global climate change, declared, “Global warming is real.” I hope that everyone reading this also reads Muller’s piece, as he explains the cause of the “irregularities”—which in turn explains what I mean by “debunked”—in previous data and how the new study, although it did not look at the human impact of climate change, proves Muller’s statement.

As far as humanity’s role, our role, in the matter, there is a global scientific consensus—yes, there are a few dissenters, but that is to be expected in most scientific matters—that humans have an impact on climate change. Even if, however, you do not choose to accept that, you only have to look around you to see humanity’s impact on the environment—the place we all live in, the place we all call home. For example: there is such a thing as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch— a collection of litter at least the size of the U.S. floating in the middle of the ocean. Beliefs on climate change aside, if you see that, or, to find an example closer to home, the Monsanto PCB dump in Anniston, how can you not think there is something fundamentally wrong with the way we have been treating—and continue to treat—not just the homes of the poor and the voiceless, not just the homes

of the plants and animals, but our home? All of this may seem daunting, and you may start to feel overwhelmed if you think of this as something that you individually must solve, because of course one person alone cannot save the world. You can, though, try your best to decrease the amount of resources you use, to recycle, use refillable water bottles, use less plastic in general, carpool, inform others about environmental issues, and let your political representatives know you care about our government’s environmental policies. I like my air, water and food clean and safe, and I’m sure you do, too. Now that we Americans know climate change is real, it is time we join the rest of the world and work to make things better, not just for us here now, but for posterity.

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45 things to do besides Auburn football Christina Santee Sports Editor

For those of you who find yourselves hopelessly lost without Auburn football, fear not! Consider the weekend off a vacation for your vocal cords and your liver. Granted, you can still do everything you usually do, but I’ve suggested a number of things to take your mind off the longing. I can’t guarantee they’ll mend that broken heart of yours, but they’ll definitely help the time pass. Before you know it, the Tigers will be back on the field and everything will be right with the world. 1. Clean your room. Let’s be honest, I’m sure there are a few beer cans and wrappers you can pick up off your floor. And when’s the last time you checked underneath that bed? Just do it, especially before Thanksgiving break. 2. Pay a visit, or two or three, to the porcelain throne. You’ll need to at some point. Just don’t forget a magazine and a match.

3. Make your parents happy. Visit them. Why not? Take your heaping bag of dirty laundry and get on it. Parents love spending time with their college students, and in return they feed you and give you money. 4. Road trip! Take advantage of the weekend by visiting friends at another school. Make a vacation out of it. UGA is a popular choice, yes, but what about Ole Miss or Florida? Visit a campus you haven’t seen before. 5. Watch that beard grow! If you’re participating in “No-Shave November,” congrats, how unique of you. Could you imagine if girls participated? Yikes. 6. Do your laundry. It sucks, but you might as well. Just be thankful you don’t have that postgame outfit to wash this time. Only God knows what you get into on gameday. 7. Watch other Auburn sports. Auburn volleyball, equestrian, basketball, golf and swimming/diving are all active, so get

involved and support your Tigers a different way. 8. Bars. Like I really have to suggest that. Well, do I? Friday and Saturday nights offer booze, bands and dancing. Your move. 9. Detail your ride. It should take you a couple hours if you do a decent job. I like to hand-wax mine to bring out the shine. 10. Go to the gym. A healthy Tiger is a happy Tiger. 11. Watch another college game. It’d be ridiculous to assume that the Tigers are the only team you watch. Plenty of SEC games will be on—just remember who the real team is. 12. Barbecue anyway. Although it’s getting a little chilly outside, your grill won’t have any problem warming up. Grill yourself up a few Bubba’s or kielbasas, and just pretend it’s gameday. 13. Go see a movie. ‘Tis the season for new releases. Check out what the local theater has playing and treat yourself. 14. Update your iPod. I’m sure

the ol’ gadget could use it. Load up on the newest tunes to create the soundtrack you’ll jam out to next weekend. 15. Sift through your wardrobe and donate a few things to the Salvation Army. Serious moment: Tigers should be supportive of their community. Finding a few things you don’t need or wear will declutter your closet and keep someone warm when temperatures really start dropping. 16. Take down those Halloween decorations. Unless you’re one of those people who wait until Turkey Day. Don’t be. 17. Go on a date. If you’re a football freak, chances are you don’t utilize Fridays or Saturdays for romance. Take your significant other out and remind them they’re important, too. 18. Build a new pong table. Decorate it. Use it. Love it. 19. Call your grandma. I know she always calls at the worst times, but now your schedule is open to return all five of her

missed calls. Let’s hope you aren’t too late. 20. Roll Toomer’s Corner, just for the hell of it. Thanks to a certain someone (see A9), we don’t know how much longer they’ll be around. Enjoy them while you still can and keep the Tiger spirit alive. 21. There’s still Sunday for pigskin. I agree there’s nothing like college football, but man, pro-league games can be pretty entertaining, too. And there’s a whole day of ‘em, which gives you an excuse to glue your rear to that couch of yours. 22. Sleep in. Instead of waking up at dawn to set up your tailgate, catch a few more z’s. Couldn’t hurt. 23. Go camping. Before you think, ‘No way,’ just consider it. Build a fire, roast a few marshmallows and chug a few brews while you hang out with your friends. Trust me, it’s fun. » See weekend, B2

No. 1 equestrian to face Delaware State, South Dakota State Bianca Seward Writer

When it comes to the No. 1 Auburn equestrian team, there’s no horsing around. The team will pack up and head north Nov. 5 in hopes of securing a fifth consecutive win for the season. The team will face Delaware State and the host team, South Dakota State, in Brookings, S.D. Fresh off a win over South Carolina, this will be the first time the team has traveled since its season-opener against the University of Tennessee at Martin. Both Delaware State and South Dakota State received votes from the coaches poll, but remain unranked. The team that will compete is chosen on a weekly basis based on practice, previous events and grades. Twenty-four of the 40 athletes on the Auburn team will travel to Brookings. This particular competition differs from most with the inclusion

of a third school. This means the competitors must learn two patterns for each event and compete twice in the same day. “This is the first event we have had this season where the girls will have to compete twice in one day,” said assistant coach Lisa Helfer. “Our practices this week will make sure they know two patterns for each event and that they are able to compete all day long.” The team will concentrate on competitive practices in order to be ready to face both teams. Helfer said she believes travel won’t be a problem for the girls. “We are ready to hit the road,” Helfer said. “It is good for us to travel and get a chance to ride different horses. It makes us stronger.” While the team has met many successes this season, assistant coach Jessica Braswell said the Tigers must stay focused on the spring and that being ranked the No. 1 team won’t mean anything

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until April. “Its important that the girls remember being No. 1 is great, but

it also means you have a target on your back,” Braswell said. “We have to stay focused during train-

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Swimming, diving prepares for Friday meet against Penn State Graham Carr Writer

Goggles, swim caps and stopwatches can only mean one thing: Auburn swimming and diving is warming up for another big meet. The undefeated men’s and women’s teams will face Pennsylvania State University Friday at 4 p.m. at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center. It will be the first home meet of the season for the men and the second for the women, who defeated Arkansas Oct. 5. Senior diver Vennie Dantin said she anticipates a better performance in the Lady Tigers’ second home appearance.

“I think especially for our freshman class to get back here is good,” Dantin said. “Our first meet, it seemed like it was kind of a whirlwind for them with nerves and such. It will be really fun for us to be back in the home atmosphere.” Beginning with Penn State, both Auburn squads will have only one week without a meet until finals. Associate head coach Frank Bradley said the staff makes sure they allow adequte rest for the swimmers during practices early in the season. “We put the season in different phases of training,” Bradley said.

“It is either in the weight room where they are focusing on different power output, or in the pool where they focus on an endurance phase. “We will then get into a more race-specific phase. And I think the way the meets stack up on the schedule it keeps good stimulation for them and keeps them from burning out.” Dantin said the dive team’s training is different from their swimming counterparts. “For divers we start off with a lot of basics,” Dantin said. “You have to build that foundation as the season progresses and build on things. It is kind of the oppo-

site of swimmers where we don’t taper down—we actually increase our numbers as the season goes on.” Friday will be the first meet of the season with both squads competing together, and senior swimmer Max Murphy said this brings more energy to the pool. “When they race fast,” Murphy said, “it fires the guys up. And I’m sure it is the same with them when we swim fast.” Murphy said facing nonconference teams like Penn State keeps the season exciting. “It gives us new faces, new teams to race,” Murphy said. “We sometimes see the same teams

over and over every year, and it’s nice to race someone we usually do not get to race.” Bradley said the meet will be a measuring stick for the Tigers to see how they stack up against nonconference opponents. “We get to stand up against a great team and be challenged by a team we don’t get to see every day,” Bradley said. “It is a little bit of an unknown in some aspects and just seeing some of the competition from another great conference, the Big 10.” So far, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams have beaten SEC opponents Arkansas and LSU, as well as Notre Dame.

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24. Grab a lemonade. When’s the last time you had one of Toomer’s best? You’ll beat the lines this time. 25. Prep your fantasy league(s). Use your Saturday to improve your lineup, but be smart about it. 26. Take a nap. Whenever you want! 27. Make your Thanksgiving holiday vacation plans. Don’t wait until the last minute. Figure out what you’re doing so you can enjoy the next two weeks. 28. Homework. We all have it. Get a head start and leave Sunday for laziness and relaxation. 29. Get a job. Who can say no to extra cash? Just remind them you can’t work the next three Saturdays. I’m sure you’ll get hired. 30. Walk your dog. Even if you’re one of those people who brings Sparky to the tailgate every Saturday, he still needs attention. It’ll get both of you active in the process. 31. Get a tattoo. You’ve always wanted one, so now’s the time. Suck it up and stop being a sissy. Everyone’s doing it. 32. Go to a concert. Atlanta always has something going on. Look at upcoming events, or score those Mac Miller tickets you’ve been wanting for weeks. 33. Make up your own Auburn cheer. If you’re that bored, why not? You can even choreograph a dance to go with it and make people really jealous. 34. Try a new recipe. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, there’s a good chance you could have to make something edible. So be creative and surprise your family with a one-of-a-kind side, dessert

or cocktail. 35. Rearrange your space. Change is good. Spruce up your living space by moving around your bigger pieces of furniture. 36. Start your Christmas shopping. Believe it or not, people have already caught the holiday fever. Get the better gifts and save money through layaway. You won’t be sorry. 37. Go Squatch hunting. Watch the “Finding Bigfoot” series on Animal Planet and tell me you aren’t tempted. 38. Volunteer. Helping out at a local shelter or food bank will not only help your resume, but the people and animals who could really use the extra attention. 39. Play a game. There’s no rule stating you can’t play football yourself. Get your buddies together and kick up some dirt. 40. Catch up on your favorite TV series. It can be difficult with classes and homework, but indulge this weekend. There’s a reason they invented TiVo. 41. Play video games. What better way to relieve your frustration than to play Halo or Madden for hours on end? 42. Go bowling. The local alley usually has weekend specials on games and shoe rentals for students, making it a fun and cheap outing. Did I mention they sell beer? 43. Go to the lake. There’s a couple nearby, so take your pick. It might be too chilly to swim, but fishing and boating still sound good. 44. Pull a prank. Practical jokes are always entertaining, and so are prank phone calls. Take your pick and burn somebody, preferably one who deserves it. 45. Apply for The Plainsman. I’ll need a replacement for next year.

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Tigers bounce back in T-Town, await LSU Coleman McDowell Associate Sports Editor

The Auburn Tigers (10– 14, 4–10 SEC) broke a seven-game losing streak Sunday and is preparing for the November stretch. After a series of road matches where the Tigers traveled to Georgia, Mississippi State, Arkansas, LSU, Ole Miss and Alabama for six out of their nine October matches, Auburn is back at home for its next three. Against Alabama Sunday, the Tigers pulled out a 3–2 victory to secure a season sweep of the Crimson Tide. “We had talked a lot the past couple of weeks about when you get down in tough games, that you have to make that extra push,” said coach Rick Nold. “So it was good to see on Sunday where we really came together and fought through and got the win.” After losing their Friday match against Ole Miss, the Tigers were defeated in the first set in Tuscaloosa, but the team came together and fought back for a victory. “Obviously, when you lose seven straight match-

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comes confidence, but they know we have a long way to go.” Braswell said she also believes the next two events in Brookings and Athens, Ga., will help the girls, especially the freshmen, become more comfortable riding different horses and help them learn to adapt quickly.

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es, it has an effect,” Nold said. “They weren’t real lively (after Ole Miss), but we talked a lot about that, what it was going to take, and I was happy to see when we came out on Sunday everyone came together. ” Nold said his team has discussed how important it was to stick together through hard times, and the Tigers did just that in Tuscaloosa. “I can’t say enough about the team saying together in times of adversity where they pull together and fight through,” Nold said. “So that’s what we saw on Sunday that we haven’t been seeing, and that’s very encouraging.” The Tigers will host LSU, ranked first in SEC West, Friday evening. Nold knows the challenge LSU presents, but said he is excited about the opportunity. “When we played at their place, we struggled a bit,” Nold said. “And we knew the opportunities were there. “We ended up losing in four, and our girls kind of backed off there in the fourth. We’re eager to get out there with them and

battle back and forth. They’re a very athletic team, and they play great defense.” The Tigers are primarily focusing on themselves this week. “We’ve really just got to take care of ourselves and

make sure we’re going out there prepared,” Nold said. “We’ve talked a lot about our identity and what we want people to see in us, so that will be our priority.” The Tigers will take on LSU at 7 p.m. Friday in the Student Activities Center.

Western rider Danielle Long, undeclared freshman, said she believes the team is well-prepared and is excited for the upcoming competition. “You have to remain confident,” Long said. “I’ve been watching the older girls and whenever they compete, even if they mess up, they keep going and make you believe it was a perfect run.” California native and

western rider Kristin Hansen, senior in psychology, said the cold weather of Brookings intimidates her, but she is still excited to compete away. “I was injured last time we were on the road, and I think the only way to get good at competing away is to actually do it,” Hansen said. The team faces Georgia, currently ranked third, in Athens Nov. 11 before a

three-month competition break. “No matter what happens in Brookings, we go straight into intense training for Georgia,” Helfer said. “They have never lost a match at home.” The Bulldogs will be the team’s second SEC opponent this season. Ther Tigers saddle up again months later Jan. 28 to face Oklahoma State at home.

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Second-year hoops coach brings winning tradition Brandon Miller Assistant Sports Editor

Men’s assistant basketball coach Randall Dickey knows two things well: traveling and winning. Before assisting Auburn with on-floor coaching, recruiting and game preparation last year, Dickey spent the past two decades coaching across the country. “Coach Dickey is a veteran assistant who has been in the business for a long time,” said coach Tony Barbee. “He brings a wealth of knowledge both from the coaching aspect and the recruiting side of it.” Dickey was a four-year letterman and three-year starter at Ouachita Baptist University, and he said he grew to enjoy his profession after taking a job as a seventh-grade coach. “I think I just sort of gravitated toward it,” Dickey said. “I grew up in the sport because of my family. My mother and father were both school teachers, and my father coached. That part of my occupation became enjoyable and fun.” After being an assistant and head coach at two Arkansas high schools in the ‘80s, Dickey made his college coaching debut in 1990 at Howard College in Texas as an assistant. “Once I got to the college level, it became rewarding,” Dickey said. “It’s given me a chance to do a lot of things.” In 1993, Dickey made the jump to Oklahoma State, where he was hired as the administrative assistant and basketball operations director under coach Eddie Sutton. The Cowboys compiled a 128–65 record during Dickey’s tenure, making four postseason tournament appearances in five years, including the NCAA tournament in 1995, 1998 and 1999. “Oklahoma State was the first school to win back-toback national titles, so it creates an atmosphere that you kind of just feel,” Dickey said. Dickey moved west in 2000 after being hired by Washington State, where

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he helped bring talent to the Cougars bench. “When I went to the Pac10, we caught it on an extreme upswing,” Dickey said. “In the two years I was there, I think we had 19 guys in the NBA draft.” With the 2004 season approaching, Dickey found himself coaching at the University of Texas at El Paso. “UTEP brought a real difference because it was given credit toward changing the color barrier in intercollegiate athletics as far as basketball is concerned,” Dickey said. “They really support their school. I think that was something that made it really special to work there and be part of that because you always felt like it was just a matter of getting to the tournament because you had tradition on your side.” The Miners made a postseason tournament five times in Dickey’s six seasons in El Paso, and a 2006 coaching change introduced Barbee to the program. “I think the biggest thing that impressed me with Tony was his enthusiasm, his beliefs that he wanted

to win big, his belief that we could do some special things and his confidence level,” Dickey said. After improving from 14 wins in Barbee’s first year at UTEP to 26 wins and an NCAA tournament appearance in his last, Dickey said following Barbee to Auburn was an easy decision. “I never did think twice about it,” Dickey said. “I’m a Southern guy growing up in Arkansas. Being that, you can imagine the influence the SEC has had on our family.” Dickey’s connection to Auburn dates back to 1999 while he was playing for Oklahoma State. The Cowboys fell to the Tigers in the second round of the NCAA tournament, and Dickey said he was impressed with Auburn’s talent. Dickey said he is excited to build Auburn’s program back to national prominence. However, he hasn’t forgotten how he reached where he is now. “I’ll always be part of the Eddie Sutton era and his network,” Dickey said. “I think it always opened up a lot of different ways to teach the game and play the game and to prepare for the game.”

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Men’s basketball defeats Paine College in exhibition Brandon Miller Assistant Sports Editor

The men’s basketball team will have its last chance to work the kinks out Saturday night before games start counting. “What I’m trying to get across to my guys is what kind of team do we want to be, what kind of season do we want to have?” said coach Tony Barbee. Barbee and the Tigers will host Victory University at 7 p.m. Saturday in the team’s last exhibition before tipping off for the official season opener next week. “You may look at these teams that we’re playing, and they’re not up to our

level maybe in some areas,” said sophomore forward Allen Payne. “But we still need these games to measure out where we are and where we need to get to so that we can compete at our level.” Auburn defeated Paine College 86–60 in its first exhibition Tuesday night at home. Sophomore guard Chris Denson picked up where he left off last season, leading the Tigers offensively with 21 points, three assists, seven rebounds and one steal. “He’s really carried over from how he finished the year last year,” Barbee said. “As a team and individually, I want my team to

play with that kind of fire in their eyes. He struggled with that last year. He finally got it late, and that’s why he got better.” Senior forward Kenny Gabriel returned as last season’s leading scorer and rebounder, scoring 12 points and bringing in eight rebounds against the Lions. Sophomore guard Varez Ward had his first start as a Tiger after sitting out last season. NCAA rules prevented him from playing after he transferred from the University of Texas. However, Ward went down with just under 17 minutes left in the game, spraining his left ankle and

ending with five assists and three points. “The doctors are still evaluating him,” Barbee said. “He sprained that ankle early in the preseason, and now it’s flared back up. I think it’s just a mild sprain right now.” Junior guard Frankie Sullivan started for the Tigers after earning a medical hardship last year, only playing in six games after tearing and re-aggravating his ACL. He scored three points before fouling out late in the second half. Freshman center Willy Kouassi, who was born in the Ivory Coast, received 13 minutes of playing time against the Lions.

Kouassi was named the No. 66 best high school player in the nation and seventh-best center in the country by rival.com. Junior starting center Rob Chubb added 14 points and eight rebounds of his own against Paine College. Junior forward Noel Johnson, who transferred from Clemson during the off-season, has been listed as ineligible until January. He will not miss any SEC games and will have a season and a half of collegiate eligibility remaining. “I am excited about what Noel is going to bring the Auburn family on and off the court,” Barbee said. The Tigers are also cur-

rently without senior and sophomore guards Tony Neysmith and Josh Langford, both of whom have been suspended indefinitely. “That’s part of the game,” said sophomore forward Allen Payne. “People are going to be out with injuries or off-the-court issues or whatever it may be. That’s just an opportunity for guys to step up at different positions.” Barbee said both players “have some things to do” before they are welcomed back on the team. Auburn’s first regular season game is at home against McNeese State Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.

Golfer earns medalist honors Rebecca Croomes Assistant Photo Editor

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Dominic Bozzelli plays golf for the challenge. His first collegiate win came when he shot six under par at the U.S. Collegiate Championship in Alpharetta, Ga., Oct. 18, where he also received comedalist honors. “Obviously it’s quite an honor for him to win something like that,” said coach Nick Clinard. Bozzelli, junior in interdisciplinary studies with a focus in business and psychology, started playing golf when he was 5 years old. He credits his grandfather and his dad for introducing him to the game by taking him to tournaments and teaching him how to play. He said he loves golf because he can keep playing and improving. “There’s no real end in golf,” Bozzelli said. “You control your own destiny.” During his prep school career, Bozzelli was active in basketball, baseball and running, but golf was where he was most successful and where he spent his high school years. After graduating from McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester, N.Y., Bozzelli signed to play golf for the University of Central Florida. When Clinard, who was then head coach at UCF, accepted the coaching position at Auburn, Bozzelli followed. Bozzelli said he transferred because he had spent the entire recruiting process getting to know Clinard and wanted to stay with him. “Coach Clinard and (assistant coach Evan) Osteen are great coaches,” Bozzelli

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said. “They keep on us and stress work ethic.” Like most serious golfers, variations of hole design, weather conditions and even the kind of grass on the course are things he has to take into account when teeing off. To prepare, the team arrives days before tournaments and plays practice rounds to get a feel for the course. “We get to know what clubs to hit off the tee,” Bozzelli said. “Usually when the tournament comes around, you’re ready to go.” Clinard said Bozzelli is a good guy on and off the links. “He’s really matured as a young man and as a golfer as well,” Clinard said. “He’s worked his rear off to become better, and he’s really, really improved. He’s got a big heart. He’s got a lot of guts, and he’s going to have a nice future ahead of him.” A future, Bozzelli and

Clinard said, that will most likely include going pro. To make it to the PGA, Bozzelli said he can’t stop working. “I’m trying to get better each and every day,” Bozzelli said. “Sticking with the plan that the coaches have laid out and take it one day at a time. After I graduate, definitely going to try to get into that.” Bozzelli said going pro will mostly depend on how well he performs in college and amateur tournaments. “It’s a real competitive sport,” he said. “A lot of people try to go pro. Only 125 make it onto the PGA Tour each year. So five years from now, if I had my tour card and I was playing each week, that’d be awesome.” Bozzelli and the men’s golf team are currently on break until spring semester. Their first match in 2012 will be the Gator Invitational at the University of Florida Golf Course Feb. 11–12.

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Meditation keeps instructor sane Becky Hardy Assistant Intrigue Editor

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Friends make film exploring Christianity around the world Rebecca Croomes Assistant Photo Editor

Will Bakke and Alexander Carroll want people to avoid Christians, but not Jesus. The two are part of the fourman cast of the movie “Beware of Christians,” which screened two showings in Dudley Hall last Thursday as part of the film’s cross-country tour. Bakke said the film’s premise was to document what he, Carroll and their two friends, Michael Allen and Matt Owen, experienced on a five-week trip to Europe to examine the teachings of Jesus Christ as written in the Bible. “We made this movie after our junior year of college,” Bakke said. “And we go to Europe to kind of get out of our Christian routines in Texas, where we’re from, and just get a perspective outside of the Bible Belt about what it would be like to really follow Jesus our whole lives and not just the easy parts.” The friends travel from London to Munich, discussing the differences between what they’ve been taught on topics like sex, alcohol and wealth in their churches in Texas and what they read in the Bible. Another stop was Budapest, Hungary, where the group fasted

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A packed audotorium listens to Alexander Carroll and Will Bakke recount their European travels.

in order to study giving. They decided to donate the money they would have spent on food to the needy. Fearing the language barrier would keep them from meeting anyone, they wandered around Budapest until they came across a local evangelist who spoke English. He helped the group buy clothes and food for a homeless man. “Beware of Christians” is Bakke’s second film. The first,

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It’s in the Bible Belt, and a lot of the colleges we try to concentrate on are schools in the Southeast.” —Alexander Carroll Actor, “Beware of christians”

» See Film, B6

The sound of water bubbling within a cavern fills the room as Barrett “Bear” Townsend begins yoga class. Townsend, junior in software engineering, breaks all the rules on what is considered the typical frat boy stereotype. Townsend was first introduced to yoga in high school by a teammate from his football team. “We used a yoga for athletes DVD, and we would do that at his house,” Townsend said. “I got into it at Auburn through the typical yoga class that I went to with a friend and his girlfriend.” Townsend said his true passion for yoga began the fall of his freshman year. Townsend has had some funny encounters when telling people he is a yoga instructor. “I’m in a fraternity, and I used to catch a lot of crap from the kids in my fraternity because I was the kid that did yoga,” Townsend said. “And then I got certified, and I have a class, and I get paid for it. They all get really excited when someone mentions yoga.” Townsend said the best person to talk to about starting a class is Pam Wiggins, a certified YogaFit instructor for campus recreation. Other than the money from teaching the class, Townsend said he receives countless benefits from yoga. “Specifically, it’s a huge flexibility thing, and I want to have all kinds of healthy facets in my life because of all that I do,” Townsend said. Yoga also helps Townsend stay in shape to teach a kettle bell class—a weight-based cardio class. “Because of that, I need to stay flexible,” Townsend said. However, the meditation aspect of yoga is a huge part of why Townsend likes it so much. “The big thing with the meditation is that it keeps me sane,” Townsend said. “Having five to ten minutes during the day to relax can get my mind right and keep on going on.” Townsend said practice makes perfect. “With enough practice you won’t even have to think about

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Barrett “Bear” Townsend teaches a yoga pose to the students in his class.

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I’m in a fraternity, and I used to catch a lot of crap from the kids in my fraternity because I was the kid that did yoga.” —Barrett “Bear” Townsend Yoga instrctor

each position,” Townsend said. S tu d e n t s h av e f o u n d Townsend’s classes to be relaxing and physically beneficial. “I like the music and the concept of how he teaches, where he tries to help us relax,” said Honami Abe, graduate student in athletic training. Yoga is more than a relaxation excerise. » See yoga, B6

MOST FASHIONABLE ON CAMPUS Gray Gill junior, English

SHIRT: ASOS BLAZER: SORELLA VINTAGE JEANS: GAP SHOES: HARVEST THRIFT GLASSES: ASOS

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Snapdragons are a reliable flower to plant during the fall and can be purchased at Blooming Colors.

Fall flowers provide extra bloom Melody Kitchens Online Editor

Don’t put away your spade and shovel just yet—there are still flowers to be planted before winter comes. Although fall may not be the best season to add to the garden, there are various plants that can survive until spring. Gabe Mitchell, employee at Blooming Colors, said the pansy is one of the most popular and re-

silient fall flowers. Mitchell said pansies are popular because they come in more than 50 different colors, as well as a miniature version, the viola. “Most plants in season right now need to be planted in window boxes or in the ground.,” Mitchell said. “You don’t need to put (pansies) in anything else.” For penny-saving students, the best plants to purchase are mums, another popular choice at

Blooming Colors and The Flower Store. “Some students like to use them for their tailgates to spruce them up a bit,” Mitchell said. Mums are also easy to take care of, only needing water and the pot they are planted in. He also said mums will not last until spring, and when their blooms die they will be ready to » See Flowers, B6

“I love fall because of the different ways to mix and match outfits and use multiple layers. I love the elbow pads.” Melody Kitchens / Online Editor

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Kerry’s recipe of the week

Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 bag egg noodles 1 lb ground sirloin 1 egg ¼ cup water ½ cup bread crumbs ¼ teaspoon allspice salt and pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, diced 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 cups beef stock 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup sour cream ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Follow the directions on the egg noodle bag to cook until they are al dente. In a large bowl, combine the ground sirloin, egg, water, bread crumbs, allspice, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly and use a tablespoon to measure the meatballs. Roll into balls and place the meatballs on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and sauté for 10 minutes, or until onions are translucent. Whisk in the flour to make a roux. Whisk until the mixture is brown in color and then add the beef stock and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, whisking to eliminate lumps. Reduce to a simmer and whisk in the sour cream. Add more salt and pepper if necessary. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the fresh parsley. Serve over egg noodles. Contributed by Kerry Fannon

Hydrating hair for winter Becky Hardy Assistant Intrigue Editor

Dry winter weather doesn’t have to mean dry hair. “Most of the winter months, you are running your air in your car and your house,” said Lindsey Ledbetter, stylist at The Cutting Edge. “So the combination of heat and lack of humidity is what dries hair out.” During the summer people give more lubrication to their hair with sunscreen, Ledbetter said. Becky Adkins, stylist at Envison Salon, said coloring can dry hair out faster. “The old color in your hair, the point at which you can see your roots, shows that your hair needs treatment,” Adkins said. “If you continuously dye all your hair then the roots will swell up, causing them to dry out.” Those who dye with box color tend do so incorrectly by coloring all of their hair again, Adkins said. “So if you need to touch up your color, only dye the roots,” Adkins said. As a result of drier skin and hair, local salons have seen an increase in customers for spa treatments. “We do notice a lot of dry scalps and skin this time of year,” said Mary Cornett, owner of The Works Salon and Spa. Cornett recommends Agadr shampoo and conditioner for all hair types. “It’s sulfate-free, so you don’t have to worry about colored hair,” Cornett said. There are also treatments specific to hair type. “People with fine hair have less protein, so we put a protein reconstruction in their hair,” Cornett said. Ledbetter said to deepcondition fine hair every two weeks and use leave-in

conditioner every day, but just on the ends. Thick, coarse and curly hair should be treated the same, Ledbetter said. “If you have drier or coarser hair, a moisturizing mask would help the best,” Cornett said. Cornett warned not to shampoo too often. “Shampooing every other day will allow the natural oils to take care of the conditioning,” Cornett said. Cornett said for a spalike treatment at home, an olive oil conditioner will help moisturize. “Just make sure to wash your hair two to three times right after the treatment,” Cornett said. “The olive oil may be hard to get out right away.” Along with olive oil treatments, Kristen Matthews, freshman in business, deep-conditions her hair once a week. “I recommend Pureology Deep Conditioning hair mask,” Matthews said. Small changes to routine can help fight dryness. Christa Carroll, freshman in pre-physical therapy, uses two tricks for healthy winter hair. “I’ll let the conditioner set for longer before I rinse it out,” Carroll said. “I also use a static polish that keeps my hair from looking too crazy.”

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Film

» From B5 “One Nation Under God,” explored views of Jesus and the afterlife in America. DVD sales from “One Nation Under God” practically funded the Europe trip, Bakke said. Carroll said Auburn was a perfect place to show “Beware of Christians” because of the area’s religious demographic. “It’s in the Bible Belt, and a lot of the colleges we try to concentrate on are schools in the Southeast,” Carroll said. “So Auburn was obviously the perfect fit for that.” After showing the film in Oxford, Miss., Carroll said the Auburn screening came together through a connection with Young Life. Carroll and Bakke fielded questions after each screening, but they want to make one thing clear: they don’t have all the answers. “We don’t force answers upon anyone,” Bakke said. “These are college students. They like to think for themselves, and we do, too. And for us, we think asking the questions is one of the most important parts to the movie, just asking yourself these questions.” Carroll said the message of the film is that the Christian lifestyle needs to live up to Christian teachings. “The biggest thing is that what we want people to take away from the film is that if you’re going to say that you follow Jesus, and that’s something that’s important to you, then our lives better reflect that, or it doesn’t really make any sense,” Carroll said. “It’s not to call people out and say you’re doing something wrong, but to just kind of call people out and say proclaiming Jesus’ name is a very serious thing to say.” Despite the film’s title, Bakke said reactions have been “overwhelmingly pos-

yoga

» From B5

Raye May / Associate Intrigue Editor

Olive oil conditioner is an alternative at-home treatement to moisturize dry hair. It can be purchased at local drugstores like CVS and Walgreens.

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East University Drive West Magnolia Avenue Moores Mill Road Magnolia Avenue East University Drive

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“I chose yoga because it’s not only a chance to improve myself physically, but mentally and spiritually because of the breathing exercises and meditation included in the course,” said Megan Reynolds, freshman in French and mathematics. Townsend said his definition of yoga varies from the original definition: a physical way to enter a spiritual or mental meditation. “My definition of yoga is a mind-body connection that you can find doing physical activity,” Townsend said. “So for me,

Flowers

» From B5 toss. Carolyn Chen, employee at The Flower Store and junior in graphic design, said orchids are an option to save throughout the fall and winter until spring. “Most orchids won’t last in the cold weather, but if you save them till spring, they will bloom again,” Chen said. Students with a green

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It just really makes you think about everything like college life and American culture.” —Caroline Stephens freshman, political science and psychology

itive.” Bakke also said criticisms are not always from a theological standpoint. Instead, most comments come from the group’s admittance to not having a definite answer after embarking on the journey—their “immaturity and boyishness,” as Bakke called it. But he said people of different faiths have approached the filmmakers and told them they appreciated their honesty, even if they didn’t agree with the group’s beliefs. “We don’t come off in the movie as, like, we’re scholars, you know,” Bakke said. “We don’t try to tell people like we have it figured out. I think there’s been a lot of grace shown to us because of that.” The 8 p.m. showing almost filled the basement auditorium of Dudley Hall with approximately 150 people attending, but a representative of Riot Studios, the production company operated by the filmmakers, said the 10 p.m. show left no seats empty. Caroline Stephens, freshman in political science and psychology, said the film makes one pause for thought. “I thought it was awesome,” Stephens said. “It just really makes you think about everything like college life and American culture. I wish it had been publicized a little more because I think everyone should come watch it.” doing yoga is doing any physical act that let’s your mind run free.” Townsend said yoga to him doesn’t necessarily entail attending a whole class. “It could be stretching when I wake up or just kind of laying there and thinking about my day,” Townsend said. “Yoga is the activity for me that let’s me explore the inside of my mind.” Reynolds also focuses on the physical benefits yoga provides for her. “It’s physically empowering because you get to improve your muscles and strength and flexibility,” Reynolds said. “It’s an allaround perfect workout for your body and mind.” thumb can try their hand at planting new perennials and trees, as fall is the best time to do so. Snapdragons, winter flowers named after their shape when opening and closing, and ivy are also reliable in the fall, according to Blooming Colors. If indoor planting sounds more appealing, rieger begonias and cyclamen are low on maintenance, Mitchell said, and they also provide indoor greenery at a low cost.

junior, journalism ──

What is your favorite color? Orange

What is your favorite movie? “Pearl Harbor”

What is your favorite food? I have an egg-salad sandwich like every other day.

What is your favorite kind of music? Alternative rock the most

Do you have a favorite author? Dan Brown. He’s the one who wrote “The Da Vinci Code.”

Do you have any favorite bands? Counting Crows and Mumford & Sons

Why do you want to be a journalism major? I want to be a travel journalist to show people parts of the world they might not ever see.

Do you have any siblings? I’m an only child.

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A customer at Blooming Colors loads mums into her car.

Health & Wellness

Thursday, November 3, 2011

B7 Intrigue B7

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hairy habits of the past decade THE FAUXHAWK: THE TWO–TONED:

This cut involves a short hair Coloring one layer of hair dark and the other light has style with a longer, uncut been popular among both section down the middle. men and women, especially THE MERMAID: in the ‘scene’ subculture. This messy, wavy, bedhead look is wildly popuThis hairstyle is characterlar among women. Hair is styled in thick waves and is ized by its choppy style and messy bangs and is still usually worn down. popular today, especially among alternative cultures.

THE “EMO”:

THE PIXIE:

Super short, choppy cuts have become popular for men as well as women.

3/5 50% 22%

THE SWEPT BANG:

These bangs lay across the forehead for a gentle look.

WOMEN DYE THEIR HAIR INCREASE IN RATE OF WOMEN DEVELOPING NON-HODGKIN’S LYMPHOMA FROM USING HAIR DYE INCREASE IN RISK OF DEVELOPING BLADDER CANCER IN CONJUNCTION WITH USING HAIR DYE

Raye May / Associate Intrigue Editor

Box hair color is cheap and comes in a wide variety of shades and tones, but it can have more damaging effects on hair than professional dye.

Dyeing for change Using hair color could have negative effects on health Raye May Associate Intrigue Editor

Coloring hair could be to dye for. According to the Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Association, three out of every five women now dye their hair, and the number of men who use hair color is also steadily increasing. But the chemicals in hair dye, which include peroxide and ammonia, may have adverse effects on health. According to a University of Washington study published in the American Journal of Public Health, women who dye their hair have a 50 percent greater risk of developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph tissue. Another study by the Food and Drug Administration and the American Cancer Society hinted at an association between prolonged use—20 years or more—of darker hair dyes and cancer. And Marshfield Clinic Cancer Center in Marshfield, Wis., also conducted a study that found a corre-

lation between hair dye and cancer. Conducted by Michael Huncharek and Bruce Kupelnick for PubMed Central’s public health reports, the MCCC study showed a 22 percent increase in bladder cancer occurrences in conjunction with the use of personal hair dye. Professional stylists, however, claim their techniques aren’t harmful. Lane Pearce, managing stylist at Dimensions hair salon on Magnolia Avenue, said color developer in dyes is the biggest issue. Developer is primarily composed of hydrogen peroxide and is used to help set and intensify the color. “Box color uses a generic developer and was made for gray, dark, light and all hair types,” Pearce said. “It uses the same strength for coloring gray hair and tends to go red. It’s either not strong enough or too strong for other hair colors.” Professional hair dressers, however, are able to adjust the strength of the developer to account for different hair colors and types, Pearce said. This prevents hair from becoming oversaturated with harmful chemicals. “It’s basically the same chemicals, but we can adjust it here,” Pearce said. “Professional hair color is customized for specific hair

colors and textures.” Pearce said another reason box color is worse for hair is because it doesn’t compensate for body heat like professional dye does. Since the generic chemicals in box color cannot be regulated or adjusted, they may react adversely with heat given off by the scalp, Pearce said, which can cause skin irritation and discoloration near the roots. Jennifer Hennelly, freshman in psychology, has dyed her hair three times before, from dark brown to red and light brown, but is hesitant to do it again because of the cancer risks and hair-damaging effects. “If that’s true, I’m less likely to use it,” Hennelly said. The kind of dye used can effect not only physical health, Pearce said, but also cosmetic appearance as well, as box color tends to fade sooner than professional hair color. “A lot of shampoos will strip color and make it start to go red,” Pearce said. “Tanning beds also make color fade faster. The UV light fades it.” Pearce also said box color doesn’t suit people with naturally lighter hair because it enhances the original color and can cause the dye to come out differently than expected.

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Thursday, November 3, 2011

The

Pageant date is Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at the AU Hotel and Conference Center

Doors open at 7:30 pm for more info: glom@auburn.edu