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SGA president welcomes students, new school year Auburn Family, War Eagle and welcome back! I hope you’re excited to begin what is sure to be another sensational year on the Plains. Whether this is your first fall on campus or your last, there is plenty to look forward to this semester. As your SGA president, I have the privilege of serving and working with individuals who love Auburn and strive to create a stimulating learning environment for you. You will find a variety of opportunities and numerous resources at your disposal to enhance your Auburn experience. As we start this semester, let me encourage you to get involved both in and outside the classroom. Connect with your professors and take advantage of academic resources such as the Career Center, Writing Center, and Study Partners. Check out

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our over 300 clubs and student organizations on campus. From Best Buddies to the Cricket Club, there is certainly something that fits your interests! I’d also like to update you on some key projects and initiatives your SGA has been working on recently. We are excited to announce construction began on the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. We studied the effectiveness of the Toomer’s Ten nighttime transportation

system, which has given over 100,000 rides home in its first two years as a pilot program. Moving forward, SGA is working to ensure the program will have a permanent role here by securing funding for future years. This summer, Chris Osterlund, SGA executive vice president, and I worked many hours with University administration and Chartwells food service provider to improve your dining experience. You’ll notice a substantial increase in hours of operations this fall. We are excited about these improvements, and we will continue working to assure Tiger Dining meets your needs. Additionally, expansion of the Student Center Chick-fil-A is scheduled for this winter break. SGA is also working to improve ongoing initiatives and projects. SGA Chief of Staff

Abby Basinger is working with her staff to ensure projects like Hey Day, pep rallies, and the Big Event continue to be a staple of the Auburn experience. We are also improving the Textbook Reserve Program and adding new locations of Weagle Water. Vice President Vanessa Tarpos is creating a freshman branch of the SGA student senate to provide proper representation of the freshman class in the senate. This year’s Senate is also putting together a special event to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Sept. 11. Treasurer Curry Stevenson has been working hard to enhance the Verizon Wireless program, which offers a 10 percent discount for Auburn students using Verizon. I encourage you to engage with us. Stay up to speed on SGA events, initiatives and special

projects by following us on Twitter (@AuburnSGA) or by visiting our website: auburn.edu/ sga. Also, talk to your SGA senators and Cabinet members and let them know how we can better serve you. On that note, stay tuned for a new online system designed specifically for Auburn students to give feedback to SGA and University administration on various issues across campus. We will launch this interactive online system later this fall to more effectively gather student feedback on a consistent basis. Finally, feel free to stop by our office any time, or simply send me an email (klt0004) if there is any way SGA can better serve you. We are always interested in hearing what you have to say. God Bless & War Eagle, Kirby Turnage, SGA President ‘11-12

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Toomer’s tradition rolls on through the fall Kelley Rouse Writer

Students will be able to roll the oaks at Toomer’s Corner this football season despite the poisoning that took place last year. Since the poisoning, the Trees Task Force has been evaluating the biological and environmental effects on the trees. Recently, a new subcommittee has been formed which consists of tree experts, engineers, SGA representatives and individuals from Auburn athletics and the Office of Communitcations and Marketing. “All of us talked to different representatives from the city and campus to get suggestions about alternatives and to make sure we had our experts’ opinions,” said Deedie Dowdle, head of the subcommittee and executive director of the Office of Communications

and Marketing. One alternative the subcommittee considered was moving the Toomer’s celebration to the cables strung across the intersection, but that cannot be done, said Gary Keever, professor of horticulture and task force team leader. Ultimately, the task force and the committee agreed it was acceptable to roll the trees, but that they would be cleaned by hand rather than with high-pressure hoses. “I really do agree with the decision,” said Kirby Turnage, SGA president and member of the subcommittee. “If we can roll them in a cleaner and safer way then that’s the best thing we can do.” Keever said the clean-up crew will use lifts to reach the canopies of the trees and tools to remove the paper.

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The committee and task force are willing to accept incomplete removal of the toilet paper to prevent the trees being damaged by the lift, Keever said. The primary concern is if the lift gets too close, branches could be broken off. However, with care, it is not likely hand-cleaning the trees will cause damage, Keever said. “The celebration is such a big part of the whole environment here post-game that we feel like it’s a calculated risk and that we’re willing to take it,” Keever said. Keever said the exact amount and location of the herbicide that was used is unknown. He said the trees are ridding themselves of the herbicide each time they shed foliage, but as long as the herbicide is still present, it will be absorbed by the trees, killing the new foliage. As long as the

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Despite the damage done to the Toomer’s oaks in February, fans will still be able to roll the trees this football season. trees have enough food reserves, new buds will form and the cycle will start again, until the herbicide is gone. “The buds declined significantly over the summer,” Keever said.

“It doesn’t look good for the trees because they have declined so much.” For updates on the Toomer’s Oaks, visit http://ocm.auburn. edu/news/oaks_updates.html.

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Off-campus dwellers adapt to independent living Lauren Hobbs Writer

Leaving the residence hall for the first time can be both exciting and daunting. For many students, living off campus is the beginning of total independence, but can at times be overwhelming. For starters, a student must determine if living close to campus or far away works best. Living close to campus is best for students without a car or those who prefer walking to class, and it also makes it possible to oversleep without having to worry about parking. For those students who wish to live farther off campus, the Tiger Transit makes stops at all of the major housing complexes, and there are multiple “C” zone lots located on campus .

“Living pretty far off campus works for me,” said Megan McGowen, senior in biomedical science. “Taking the Transit to class isn’t bad at all, and I’m close enough to downtown to drive to go shopping or go eat with friends.” After finding the perfect place to live, students must then decide just how they will work with all the extra space that did not come with dorm living. For many students, living off campus will be the first time he or she is not living in the same room as a roommate, so making that space his or her own is a necessity. “Having your own space without worrying about a roommate is great, and you’re not under the constraints of on-campus housing,” McGowen said.

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One of the most exciting aspects of living off campus is decorating a room again. You get to design your room with your own sense of style in mind, and you don’t have to worry if your roommate is going to like it.” —Haley O’Hearn senior, Biomedical Sciences

Giving the room its own personality can make living away from home easier and also gives

students a sense of individuality within their environment. “One of the most exciting aspects of living off campus is decorating a room again,” said Haley O’Hearn, senior in biomedical sciences. “You get to design your room with your own sense of style in mind, and you don’t have to worry if your roommate is going to like it.” Aside from bringing everything one needs for a bedroom, such as a bed, drawers, a television and lighting fixtures, students must also decide who will bring what for the common areas. “Dividing up living room furniture and deciding who is going to bring what for the kitchen is a good way to make sure every person in the house is included,” O’Hearn said. “It makes it feel

as though the house is everyone’s and not just one person’s.” Bed, Bath and Beyond has a good website to make sure students have the essential items that can often be overlooked in the hassle of moving. Tervis Tumblers, hangers, room fragrance, alarm clocks and Quirky Pivot Power are among the must-haves for college students on the move. The website also provides tips for decorating a new space and solutions for moving and organization. Once everyone is settled into their new house or apartment, paying bills on time can be hard to keep track of, so it’s important to remember what payment is due on what day. Otherwise, many complexes have overdue fees which can cause steep hikes in rent for the month.

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Low rent may outweigh luxury when it comes to living Robert E. Lee Campus@ theplainsman.com

The Creekside community located on Opelika Road is by no means far from campus, but far enough that a daily walk to class would be considered a stretch. Moving away from Creekside, arguably the most luxurious student community in Auburn, was difficult, but considering tuition hinders the stoutest of families, a less expensive alternative was mandatory. Connor apartments, located directly behind the recently deceased Arby’s on East Magnolia Avenue, is my new, albeit downgraded abode—much closer to

campus, but less attractive. Maybe one day you will be in this same situation, moving from a great home into a more average household, but when it comes down to college necessities, downsizing into a more practical living space makes the world a better place. Rent is a huge factor when considering moving across town. Connor is saving me close to $150 per month in rent, and considering I have an extra bedroom for my friends to use as opposed to an extra mattress when I was in Creekside, the downgrade was worth it in the financial department. Parking, however is simply a joke in all of downtown Auburn, and Connor is no exception. I was given one pass for my

vehicle, and when my family decides to make the threehour trip from Atlanta to see the defending national champions play, they will spend far too much time looking for a parking space. Aside from parking, the upsides of moving closer to campus outweigh living in a nicer place farther away. The most obvious reward is that you’re closer to class, so does that mean you graduate faster? Not likely, but sleeping in and avoiding the snooze button one less time is more feasible. Living within walking distance of the downtown life is also a plus, as downtown is known for having a good time. Living on Magnolia is like living at the beach: your house is on prime real estate and you can

enjoy settling close to the most popular part of town. Of course, there are a few luxury-style condos close to campus, but today money is definitely an object and reason wins every time. Your mind may be wondering, “But the Tiger Transit is free and takes you right to Haley Center.” The transit takes you directly to Haley, but at what cost? Rainstorms happen often and irregularly and heat waves seem to be hitting Auburn nearly twice as much as any other town in Alabama. Waiting at transit stops brings back terrific memories, but I would rather enjoy the air conditioning of my truck than endure the Auburn climate, minus a handful of spring evenings and summer nights—the

times when Auburn lives up to its name. The growing trend of living in upscale apartments off campus is attractive, but the cost is likely not, and if access to school grounds is a major priority, consider living closer to campus. Beauty still remains in the eye of the beholder, however, and Auburn is full of options for every need and desire. My commute to and from school is now closer and more convenient, and living closer to campus gives me easier access to the tools I need to succeed. Despite the older look that Connor brings to Auburn, all the necessities are there and my gas bill will decline drastically. Moving closer to campus has cemented my role as an effective student for years to come.

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Fences and machinery block the view of the Beard-Eaves Coliseum facing the Auburn Arena. Work continues on the new Student Recreation complex, scheduled to open in 2013.

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Summer construction wraps to prepare for new semester Jake Winfrey Writer

Campus construction has been widespread this semester, but look for things to get a little better in the fall. While various construction projects have been underway for about two months, most are projected to be completed by the fall or shortly after, according to Scott Fuller, director of construction management services. “We have had approximately 20 or so projects during the summer semester,” Fuller said. “Most are scheduled to be done before the fall semester begins.” The biggest construction project during the summer has been the demolition of Beard-Eaves Coliseum to make way for the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, which is slated for completion in May 2013. Fuller added that even with the

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construction, he believes any inconvenience to the community has been minimized greatly. “Obviously, we are trying to end all of this construction before the fall or, more so, football season,” Fuller said. “However, I think that we have minimized most of the effects it has had on parking and pedestrian and vehicular traffic.” Construction around campus can be frustrating to some. According to Mark Aderholdt, director of design services, some very simple measures have been taken in order to help with pedestrian traffic. “With most of our construction, we have put signs up all around to help students and pedestrians get around,” Aderholdt said. “These signs can help with directing people or providing them with alternative routes to their destinations.” Sarah Smith, an employee with

Auburn University Facilities Management, said she thinks summer is a crucial time for campus construction. “During the planning and design process for each project, we carefully consider not only the benefit of the new construction for the students and faculty, but the timing and locational impact of the construction process,” she said. Smith said this is where the benefit of summer comes into play, since the student population is reduced by about two-thirds during the summer. “Overall, campus construction is going very well and we are pleased with the progress,” Smith said. “The Facilities Management Team has been very diligent in their efforts to get all of this construction done in a timely manner, and we hope to eventually meet everyone’s needs.”

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Art professor elected director of Women’s Studies Program Ariana Diaz Writer

Joyce de Vries, published author and associate professor in the art department, has been elected director of the Women’s Studies Program beginning this fall. For eight years de Vries has been involved in the Women’s Studies Program, teaching courses and serving as a member of the curriculum and advisory committees. In 2010 she received the Auburn University Women’s Studies Faculty Achievement Award. “I have been involved in the Women’s Studies Program ever since I arrived at Auburn,” de Vries said. “I applied to be the director of the Women’s Studies Program because of my long-standing commitment to women’s studies.”

Although de Vries is an associate professor in art history, she said art history and women’s studies are two areas that can relate. In fact, she said there are many art historians, including herself, who explore women’s studies and gender issues in their research. De Vries’ research focuses on the visual and material culture of early modern Italy with emphasis on the domestic sphere and the visual construction of gender. “She’s been very progressive in the field of art history and is very innovative in her thinking,” said Paula Bobrowski, College of Liberal Arts associate dean for research and faculty development. Her book, “Caterina Sforza and the Art of Appearances: Gender, Art, and the Culture in Early Modern Italy,” is about the patronage

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[De Vries has] been very progressive in the field of art history and is very innovative in her thinking.” —Paula Bobrowski College of Liberal Arts associate dean of research and faculty development

of a renowned noblewoman and explores the contributions and struggles of women during the time. “It’s really a fascinating look at how gender helped shape culture,” said Dan LaRocque, College of Liberal Arts associate dean for academic affairs. “It’s just a really interesting in-

tersection, I think, between her work as a scholar and her passion for women’s studies.” De Vries said she would like to increase student awareness and involvement in the program. The Women’s Studies Program at Auburn University was created in 1984. In the mid-1980s the women’s studies undergraduate minor was first offered. The women’s studies graduate minor became available just last year. The goal of the Women’s Studies Program is to teach and promote the research of women and gender across all fields of study. The program offers a wide range of courses within 20 disciplinary areas such as English, art, history and sociology. “Women’s studies is important, not only because it’s concerned

with the key concept of gender,” said Kathryn Floyd, assistant professor of art history, “but because it is a truly interdisciplinary area of study.” According to de Vries, women’s studies gives students the opportunity to learn and question cultural conceptions of class, ethnicity, gender, race and sexuality. De Vries already has lectures, programs and courses lined up for the coming year, Floyd said. She’s also working closely in collaboration with Ruth Crocker, former director of women’s studies and professor of history. The program’s Facebook page is set to launch Aug. 15. “I am very excited to become the director of the Women’s Studies Program and look forward to further developing the program,” de Vries said.

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The decluttered dorm room Hayley Blair Associate Campus

The home is where the heart is, and it goes without saying that students want to return to a welcoming place after classes and work. But the small size of dorm rooms, regulations for decorating and sharing with a roommate sometimes make it more appealing to avoid your room altogether. There are a few strategies, however, that can make dorm living more ideal. According to Allison Martin, sophomore in architecture, the most difficult problem to overcome is the size of your room. “If I could add something, it would probably be more space to hang out, because if friends come over and we want to watch TV there’s not really any space to sit down,” Martin said. Though friends may have to deal with the close quarters to some extent, there are some ways to maximize the space in your room. Betsy Stark, co-owner of home-goods store Moxii, said the management of space is one of the things she emphasizes to customers asking for help. “We encourage them to think about space in the room,” Stark said. “We offer the desk hutches. We also have over-the-bed shelving, which offers vertical space and enables them to put things on the shelving.” Martin also said making space was one of her first considerations. “I think what was most important was making it efficient and trying to store everything, so we stored a lot of stuff vertically and under our beds. We

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So an easy way to start is to just have them look around [Moxii] and look for an inspiration piece that goes with what they want.” —Hamilton Maniford Moxii Employee

just have a lot of contraptions to keep things in.” Once there is enough room for all of your things, however, students have to get creative about how to decorate their walls considering the strict regulations enforced by the University. Many things can become the focal point for decorating a room, and all that needs to be done is to find something around which to build a theme. “I think a lot of times girls and guys are not necessarily 100 percent sure what they want when they come in,” said Hamilton Manifold, employee at Moxii and daughter of co-owner Melissa Manifold. “So an easy way to start is to just have them look around the store and look for an inspiration piece that goes with what they want.” Whether it be a curtain, quilt or anything else, students can build a design theme out of anything they like, and Stark said there are many ways to decorate the walls as well. “There are ways to use removable tapes to display light items like pictures on the wall,” Stark

said. “You can do posters and you can do prints from Hobby Lobby that aren’t really heavy with no framing. I think that works beautifully.” A roommate may be able to help decorate and may have decorating ideas you hadn’t considered. “In the fall my roommate and I talked about what we were going to bring so it coordinated a little more,” Martin said. “Our room was arranged so we both used both sides of the room; like our desks were both one side and our dressers were kind of both on one side, so we talked a lot more about it and coordinated a lot more.” Stark said there were many ways roommates can coordinate their decorations, including by style, color even by sharing accessories to tie together two totally different styles. However, Stark also said just because two roommates are working together for a common goal doesn’t mean one person has to abandon his or her own preferences entirely. “If one girl loves hot pink and another girl does not, that doesn’t mean she has to compromise,” Stark said. “That’s part of living with a roommate—and that’s not unique to the dorm— that’s a part of all roommate living situations.” The most important part of living in the dorm is to appreciate the experience and think about it positively. “I think part of living in the dorm is that you’re going to be cramped, and that’s part of the charm,” Stark said. “You treat it like a studio apartment.”

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2011 Volleyball Schedule Date

Opponent

Time

8/26

North Carolina

4:30 p.m.

8/27

Boston College

4:30 p.m.

8/30

Alabama A&M

7 p.m.

9/2

Florida International

7 p.m.

9/3

Austin Peay

Noon

9/4

Missouri

6 p.m.

9/10

Oklahoma

9 a.m.

9/10

Florida A&M

3 p.m.

9/16

Kentucky

6 p.m.

9/18

Tennessee

12:30 p.m.

9/23

Alabama

7 p.m.

9/25

Ole Miss

1:30 p.m.

9/30

Florida

7 p.m.

10/2

South Carolina

1:30 p.m.

10/5

Georgia

6 p.m.

10/9

Mississippi State

1:30 p.m.

10/14

Arkansas

7 p.m.

10/16

LSU

1:30 p.m.

10/21

Tennessee

7 p.m.

10/23

Kentucky

1:30 p.m.

10/28

Ole Miss

7 p.m.

10/30

Alabama

1:30 p.m.

11/4

LSU

7 p.m.

11/6

Arkansas

1:30 p.m.

11/13

Mississippi State

1 p.m.

11/18

South Carolina

6 p.m.

11/20

Florida

12:30 p.m.

11/23

Georgia

5 p.m.

12/212/17

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Guests enjoy the fresh decor and fresher food at a new restaurant, Zoes Kitchen, on West Magnolia Avenue. The eatery is one of many new hangouts opening their doors this fall.

New eateries find success among hungry patrons Brandon Miller Assistant Sports Editor

Several new restaurants have opened on the Plains in time to greet students returning for the fall. Auburn’s newest sports bar and grill is The Oaks at South College, located at 1651 S. College St. The Oaks holds true to a typical sports bar menu, serving wings and burgers, but also has a special twist. “Every time you sit down at the table, you get fried blackeyed peas,” said Derrick Oursler. “As appetizers, we have fried green beans.” Oursler said meals average around $8 for food and drinks. “We’re going to have fairly inexpensive drinks,” Oursler said. “We’re going to do margarita specials all the time, martini specials all the time.” Another new restaurant is The Flying Goose Café, which

opened July 1 and is located at 622 Shug Jordan Parkway. The café is well-known for its chicken and homemade desserts. “The chicken we use is my grandmother’s recipe,” said Payne Nash, general manager. “Most of the recipes on the menu are family recipes—some are as old as 80 years old.” The café also prides itself on its items being fresh. “We use fresh chicken—it’s never frozen. We batter and bread it by hand. We use antibiotic-free chicken,” Nash said. The café is open from 6 a.m.9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays. Breakfast, including biscuits and croissants, averages about $2.50. Lunch and dinner prices average around $6. Nash said in the first month business has been overwhelming. He said one gentleman has eaten at the café 21 times and

around 30 percent of guests have been college students. He said the café will begin serving alcohol in September. One restaurant that drew immediate interest from students is Zoes Kitchen. General manager Tyler Sumner said business has “been incredible,” and close to 70 percent of customers have been college students since opening July 21. Zoes Kitchen, located at 234B W. Magnolia Ave., is the eighth location in Alabama, but the first in Lee County. Zoes is open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Zoes Kitchen serves food inspired by Mediterranean dishes. Meals range from $6-8, and the Tiger Club card is accepted. As the fall semester begins, Sumner said Zoes Kitchen will have a promotion giving customers ordering online a 10 percent discount.

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Luck of the Irish: Museum displays fine ceramic pottery Sarah Layne Writer

Auburn’s Jule Collins Smith Museum welcomed a new addition to its Grand Gallery last month—a collection of fine ceramic pottery from Northern Ireland. The collection is just the beginning of the museum’s “Aesthetic Earth” exhibit. The Irish pottery on display is produced by Belleek Pottery Works. “The Belleek Collection was among the first gifts to Jule Collins Smith Museum,” said Marilyn Laufer, museum director. “Not only are these pieces beautifully handcrafted, but they represent a wonderful coalescence of the utilitarian and the fine art object.” According to marketing and events manager Colleen Bourdeau, Belleek Pottery Works—established in 1857 and continuing

its operation today—is world renowned for its production of intricately patterned tableware, sculptures and décor. The ceramics are complimented with a type of porcelain known as Parian china. Belleek Pottery Works, located in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland, is frequented often by visitors because of its notoriety. The home of these delicate ceramics is the fifth-most frequented attraction in Ireland, according to the company’s website. The pottery was donated by Dwight and Helen Carlisle, longtime supporters of the museum, Bourdeau said. “Mr. Carlisle was the first chairman of the museum’s advisory board and is also an AU trustee, while Mrs. Carlisle is currently on our advisory board,” Bour-

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deau said. The exhibit includes 330 pieces from the famous Belleek production, featuring a variety of objects including plate settings, woven baskets and tea sets. “The decorative arts, whether furniture, glass, silver or in this case fine porcelain, not only reveal the extraordinary artistry of the individual who made it, but also gives the museum visitor a glimpse into how art often becomes part of our lives,” Laufer said. Laufer said the gift from the Carlisles has allowed the museum to expand its holdings to include decorative arts. “Since receiving this collection we have also acquired another decorative arts collection, the Gatchell Teapot Collection, which was transferred to us from the College of Human Sciences,”

Laufer said. Caitlin McDevitt, senior in human resource management, said she is an art junkie and looks forward to checking out the new display. “I’ve taken a few art history classes, so I have an appreciation for and interest in these types of showings,” McDevitt said. “I think it will be interesting to see such a unique and rare design of pottery.” The museum is hosting a welcome-back social Aug. 18 with free food and live music by Martha’s Trouble from 5-8 p.m. showcasing the exhibit. The museum is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:45 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. Admission is always free, and membership is available to students with a valid student ID.

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The Jule Collins Smith Museum’s new Belleek Collection features ceramic pottery from Northern Ireland.

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calendar: Thursday, Jan. 1 – Saturday, Jan. 1 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday 18

Farm-to-Table Dinner

■ Ariccia Italian Welcome Back Social

Opelika Farmers Market

■ Courthouse

Square ■ 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Farm-to-Table Dinner

Center

Farmers Market

■ 10 a.m.

■ Ariccia Italian Trattoria

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Monday 7am -1am 7:30am -1pm 10am - 3pm 7am - 3pm 7am - 2am 7am - 3pm

Tuesday 7am -1am 7:30am -1pm 10am - 3pm 7am - 3pm 7am - 2am 7am - 3pm

Wednesday 7am -1am 7:30am -1pm 10am - 3pm 7am - 3pm 7am - 2am 7am - 3pm

Thursday 7am -1am 7:30am -1pm 10am - 3pm 7am - 3pm 7am - 2am 7am - 3pm

Friday 7am - 9pm Closed 10am - 3pm 7am - 2pm 7am - 2pm 7am - 2pm

10am-9pm 7am-9pm 10am-9pm 7am - 7pm 7am-11pm 10am-3pm 7am-3pm 10am-3pm

10am-7pm 7am-4pm 10am-4pm 7am - 3pm 7am-5pm 10am-3pm 7am-3pm 10am-3pm

7am-3pm 10am- 3pm 10am- 3pm 10am- 3pm 10am- 3pm 10am- 3pm

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Fall 2011 Dining Hours - beginning August 17, 2011 Terrell Dining Hall Drawing Board Lupton Deli Einstein Bagels Caribou at Library Haley Refreshments Student Center Chick-fil-A Au Bon Pain Papa John's Outtakes Starbucks Cheesesteak Factory Chef's Table Chick-N-Grill Foy Dining Hall Southern Grill The Pan Salsarita's Gyro Pit Take Five Wild Greens Village Dining Plainsmen Pizza Pasta AU-Some Salads Rye of the Tiger Cub Stop C-Store Caribou Coffee Denny's Tiger Zone AYCTE

■ Monarch Estates ■ 2:30 p.m.

■ OHS ■ 7 p.m.

“Financially Sound, Physically Strong” with Wendy Boglioli

■ Dixon Conference

Memory Lane Singa-Long

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Black Out Cancer Party

■ Zazu ■ 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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■ AUSC Ballroom ■ 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Soccer vs. Wake Forest

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■ Goodwin Hall ■ 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Part-time Job Fair

■ AUSC Ballroom ■ 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. UPC Committee Interest Session

■ AUSC Room 2227 ■ 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

UPC Committee Interest Session

■ AUSC Room 2227 ■ 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Soccer vs. Middle Tennessee State

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Open Mic Night

■ AUSC Starbucks ■ 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Women’s soccer prepares for a new season Nicole Singleton Writer

The women’s soccer team is looking to improve and end the upcoming season with an SEC Championship title. After winning the SEC Western Division title last year, junior forward Mary Coffed said the team is preparing for even bigger accomplishments. “We definitely have more goals in mind,” Coffed said. “We not only want to win the SEC West, but the whole SEC. That’s been one of our recurring goals.” The team has been preparing for the season all summer, something senior defender Julie King said helped with team unity. “We have a lot of momentum mostly coming out of the summer,” King said. “We had the whole team working out, and I think that’s really going to help us out.”

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The Tigers celebrate after defeating FSU 3-2 in October. Women’s soccer hopes to end with another winning season. The team concluded last season with a record of 11-8-2 overall and a 5-4-2 record in the conference.

The Tigers will begin their season in Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 13 against the Memphis Tigers.

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Diving into a new season Swimming, diving preps for the fall Nicole Singleton Writer

Auburn swimmers and divers are no strangers to consistent success. Over the years swimmers and divers have racked up a total of 13 NCAA Championships. This year the athletes are poised for even more success and more titles. “I’m just looking forward to continuing to build on what we’ve done the last few years and back to contending for national titles,” said coach Brett Hawke. With the program’s past success and high expectations going forward, Hawke said the team is not phased.

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I’m just looking forward to continuing to build on what we’ve done the last few years and back to contending for national titles.” —Brett Hawke Coach

“The only pressure that we feel is the pressure we put on ourselves,” Hawke said. “We just know that the expectation is that the program will be one of the top in the country, and that’s the expectation we have as well.” If any pressure is there, diving coach Jeff Shaffer said it all de-

pends on the individuals because they control what they do. “If each individual steps up and performs to their ability, then we are going to be in a great position to contribute to team titles,” Shaffer said. Shaffer said he has become impressed by how well the team has been getting along during the summer. “There is tremendous positive camaraderie and support within the team—better than I’ve ever had in the past—so hopefully that attitude will continue on throughout the season,” he said. Although national championships are a goal for the swimmers and divers, Hawke said goals are never limited to just the NCAA level. “The focus here is the big prize, and that’s Olympic gold,” he said. Todd Van Emst

Morgan Johns wins the ball against two University of Alabama opponents in a match last season.

Women’s volleyball gets set for the fall Nicole Singleton Writer

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Volleyball players have been getting used to a set of fresh new faces after an entirely new coaching staff was hired during the off season. “We are all ready to make adjustments, and we’re very open and accepting of what’s happening,” said senior setter Christian Solverson. “We understand that they’re bringing in this new coaching staff for a change in the positive.” This past season became a groundbreaking year after the volleyball team reached the NCAA tournament for the first time in Auburn history.

“We’ve been to the second round of the tournament,” said coach Rick Nold, “but once you have that taste, you want more.” The team finished last season with a record of 21-13, the most wins since 1998. In the Southeastern Conference, the team ended 11-9. Even though the athletes are witnessing changes in their program’s coaching staff, assistant coach Eysha Ambler said she is seeing great things from the players. “The girls are very passionate about volleyball,” Ambler said. “They love volleyball. If you love the game, it’s going to make things much easier.”

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“Get Connected” with Auburn during Welcome Week events Alex Harper Writer

Summer is coming to a close, and the Division of Student Affairs is ready to welcome back all of its students with a week full of activities. John-Michael Roehm, graduate assistant with the Student Government Association, said the foundation of Welcome Week is to welcome all new and returning students back to Auburn for the fall. This year’s theme is “Get Connected,” and Roehm said they want students to get connected to Auburn and to connect themselves with other people. Welcome Week began Aug. 13 and will feature 80 or more events, plus an additional 20 encore events to take place after Welcome Week wraps up on Aug. 20. These events will run from Aug. 20 until Labor Day, allowing all students, not just freshmen and transfer students, the chance to get connected. Some of the more popular events, such as the comedy show, block party and Screen

on the Green, featuring “Fast Five”, are a great way to make new friends and get to know Auburn’s students and organizations a little bit better. The events are staggered so that students have an opportunity to go out and partake in many different events, and each day features an “anchor event” or main attraction that ranges from pizza and popsicles with the president to the Tiger Talent show, where students will have a chance to win prize money and additional door prizes. University Program Council adviser Michelle Murphy says the events are all great ways to get out and meet new people. “We understand that students will not be able to attend all 80 events, but we have these 80 events so that students can pick and choose what they want to attend,” Murphy said. “We saw about 500 students at last year’s Casino Night, and students have the opportunity to enjoy light refreshments and turn their winnings or chips into raffle tickets and claim multiple prizes.” UPC Director Charlie Hessen

said this is a great way for students to come and interact and get to know one another and allow for an easy transition into the fall. “I love seeing students get out of their comfort zone and meet new people,” Hessen said. “What we try to do is to tell everyone about these events, and although someone might not want to partake in every event, we do everything we can to entertain them, but it’s really up to the student to get out there.” One of the new Welcome Week events this year is the First Year Photo, in which the entire freshman class will have its picture taken. “Welcome Week has something for everyone, and hosts many different types of events from social to academic interests, as well as an environment for students to get food and information, but also to get connected and get to know one another,” Murphy said. Welcome Week can be followed online at Twitter.com/ AUWelcomeWeek or Facebook. com/AuWelcomeWeek.

Welcome WEek quick hits Dining Connection Scavenger Hunt

Back-to-School Cookout

Connect with the AU Career Center

Block Party

First Year Freeze

Tiger Talent Show