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Vol. 118, Issue 14, 18 Pages

Updyke’s attorney bails Robert Lee EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Lois J. Willie III, one of the defense attorneys for Harvey Updyke Jr. in his case of allegedly poisoning the Toomer’s Oaks, is requesting to withdraw, according to the Opelika-Auburn News.

Willie filed the motion to withdraw on Tuesday, noting his pro bono work since January, the trial’s delay in June and other professional and personal commitments.

If Willie is relieved from the case he would be the fifth lawyer to leave Harvey since the case be-

gan in February 2011.

“The uncertainty of the timing of a new trial and the potential costs which would accrue, regardless of the venue chosen, make it impossible to adequately plan and provide adequate representation of the defendant,” Willie wrote.

The next court date for the case is set for Sept. 27, and is currently scheduled for the October criminal term in Lee County.

In his motion, Willie argues lead defense attorney Everett W. Wess would be able to provide adequate representation for Updyke.

Wess renewed the argument of

moving the trial’s location outside of Lee County nearly a week ago.

Updyke confessed to Plainsman reporter Andrew Yawn in June, with Yawn receiving a gag order shortly after.

“Did I do it? Yes,” Updyke told Yawn outside the elevator on the second floor of the Lee County Justice Center in June.

Updyke has pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect and faces multiple counts of first-degree criminal mischief, desecration of a venerated object and unlawful damage of a crop facility related to the alleged attack.

Tiger traditions roll on

The SGA Traditions Council improves tiger paws around town REBECCA CROOMES/PHOTO EDITOR

The entertainment district approved for downtown Auburn will only be in effect on specified days.

City council approves entertainment district Zeke Turrentine COMMUNITY EDITOR

At its Aug. 7 meeting, Auburn City Council voted to approve a new ordinance that creates a downtown entertainment district.

The entertainment district will only be active on specially designated days or weekends and will allow patrons and revelers to buy an alcoholic drink at one bar or restaurant and leave that establishment to go to another one.

Patrons will also be able to walk around the street with the same drink in tow. Its borders would be approximately from Gay Street to Wright Street from east to west and from Glenn Avenue to Thach Avenue north to south. The southern section of the district would end on its west end at College Street to avoid including the trees and part of Auburn’s campus.

Alabama only recently put in place new legislation that made entertainment districts like this possible. Auburn will join Montgomery, Mobile, Tuscaloosa and Orange Beach as other cities with such districts.

“This would allow you to walk into any establishment within the entertainment district that is licensed to sell alcohol, buy a beer or wine or whatever you like, and walk out with it as long as you stay within the confines of the entertainment district,” said Assistant City Manager Kevin Cowper.

Auburn City Manager Charlie Duggan hopes Auburn will not abuse the new law.

“We hope the community will come out and support the downtown area while responsibly practicing this new privilege,” Duggan said.

This was the second time the council had discussed approval of the ordinance. At the first reading, Ward 8 Councilman Bob Norman voted “no.”

The second reading needed only a majority vote of the eight member council and approval from Mayor Bill Ham Jr. Norman voiced his concerns again during the meeting.

“I just think this is a mistake in terms of traffic flow in potentially hurting businesses … I see a problem with people from out of town; where are they going to park?” Norman said.

“I’m not a teetotaler, but is it in the best interest of all the citizens of Au-

“This is a big event for the community, and we think it could actually help those businesses.”

Lolly Steiner AUBURN CHAMBER PRESIDENT

burn to walk around on the street with a cup of beer?”

Duggan tried to assuage Norman’s apprehension and said that the city is going to be monitoring the district very closely for any negative incidents. He said if it appears to be too problematic, the council will be recommended to close the district.

Plans are already under way for the first night of the district on Sept. 14, the night before Auburn hosts its first football game of the fall. Called “AUtumn Night,” the event is being put together by the Auburn Downtown Merchants Association, Auburn athletics and the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. The group hopes the event will entice people who may not usually come to the city’s downtown area on game weekends. Another AUtumn Night is scheduled for Nov. 16, the night before Auburn’s final home game of the season.

Owners and managers from businesses on West Magnolia Avenue voiced worries that their shops would experience a drop off in customers when the event closes traffic for live music.

Chick-fil-A owner Bob McFadden also raised concerns during the citizens’ communications portion of Tuesday’s meeting.

“I’m asking that if we’re not going to host events where everyone can be happy, I’d like for it to be postponed,” McFadden said.

Auburn Chamber President Lolly Steiner defended the council’s decision.

“We don’t want to do something that could potentially hurt downtown businesses,” Steiner said. “This is a big event for the community, and we think it could actually help those businesses.”

Cowper said the city’s stipula-

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REBECCA MOSELEY / INTRIGUE REPORTER

The addition of a blue “AU” emblem to center of the tiger paw downtown was added last week.

Rebecca Moseley INTRIGUE REPORTER

The Traditions Council of SGA reintroduced a classic touch to the famous orange tiger paw of Toomer’s Corner this week with the addition of a blue “AU” emblem to its center.

After a setback due to weather conditions and miscommunication, the process began at 11 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 13, when the Auburn Police Department blocked off traffic through the intersection so that members of SGA and the Alpha Phi Omega service organization, as well as several volunteers, could begin the annual tiger paw touch-up.

“It is always best to paint them at night because there is typically less traffic, but this year was pushed all the way back until 11 p.m. at the request of the police,” said SGA Director of Traditions Billy Walick, a senior in actuarial science with mi-

nors in finance and economics. “We didn’t have too much of a say in that.”

They began by refinishing the orange paint of the paw and continued their task with the use of a new stencil that required several volunteers to act as a paperweight by standing on top to hold it down as others painted around them.

According to Walick, the new stencils were an idea that the Traditions Council came up with last semester.

“We actually were not aware of the older stencils and that an ‘AU’ had once been painted downtown,” Walick said. “After further inquiry, we discovered the wooden stencils were still in possession but were missing several key pieces, making them practically useless.”

Walick said the Traditions Council drew inspiration from the old and damaged stencil and began the pro-

cess of acquiring a new one in order to update the proc.

According to Corey Edwards, vice president of student affairs and director of involvement, the stencil was last used in 2008.

Although Toomer’s Corner is the only paw exhibiting the “AU” emblem, other large orange tiger paws were painted at the intersections of Samford and Donahue and Heisman and Donahue.

Walick said he was honored to be involved with the tiger paw painting for the first time and that the undertaking took his Auburn experience to another level. He said he recommends all Auburn students to volunteer next year and enjoy with fellow peers.

Although no one was technically in charge, the procedure took place

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Physics labs relinquish issues concerning new dorms T.J. Harlin CAMPUS REPORTER

More than a year ago, Sewell Hall, a residence hall by Duck-Samford Park that housed athletes, was demolished. The hall, built in 1962, had run its course after 50 years of use.

The space where Sewell Hall stood was not empty for long.

Construction is currently underway for a new residence hall at the spot. According to a construction update from the Board of Trustees in June, the new residence hall should be complete by June 23, 2013, with a budget of $51 million.

The hall is now 19 percent complete.

However, there were many concerns with members of the physics department before construction of the building began.

Across from the new residence

hall is the Leach Science Center, which houses physics research labs.

When the building’s plans were announced, physics professors expressed concerns that students in the new buildings may not be safe.

“There was a series of meetings between faculty members and architects,” said Dr. Edward Thomas Jr., professor in physics. “(There were concerns about) safety related to some of the experiments we have operating.”

Leach Science Center houses experiments like magnetic fields, vacuums and high power systems.

“Those are all fairly standard in a research laboratory,” Thomas said.

“In order to ensure those systems operate safely we take extreme precautions to ensure that not only our own students, but students that can get in the general area, are safe.”

Auburn Facilities did not hesitate

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to meet with the physics department and address these concerns.

“We’ve worked with the folks at physics a good bit (during the construction),” said Greg Parsons, University architect. “They do some excellent work there.”

After sitting down to talk a solution was found.

Safety fences will be put up around the boundary between Leach and the new residence hall to isolate the spaces from each other.

The two buildings will also have different driveways and different loading docks.

“I would say pretty much at this point we are more or less in agreement and on the same page with the construction of the building,” Thomas said.

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REBECCA CROOMES / PHOTO EDITOR

LEFT: Rachel Pair, junior in musical theatre, auditioned for Guarding Gold Street, Lysistrata and Nickeled and Dimed. RIGHT: Pair and Ashley Burns, also a junior in theatre, fill out their audition applications.

Auburn’s got talent Auditions for all three of Auburn’s fall plays took place Friday, Aug. 17, and callbacks were held during the weekend to solidify each actor’s role.

Hayley Blair CAMPUS EDITOR

The stage is nothing without its players, which is why directors spent three days last week selecting actors to perform this year’s fall lineup.

In order to qualify for all three plays, actors were asked to prepare a short joke, a monologue and a song.

Auditioning students crowded one corner of the theatre lobby, posing for glamour shots and practicing their jokes.

A few sat laughing together as they filled in the questionnaire on their application forms, which mostly confirmed which types of roles the actors were willing to perform on stage.

Are you willing to cut or dye your hair?

Are you willing to kiss on stage?

Are you willing to wear prosthetic genitalia on stage?

“Sure, but I don’t know if it would fit,” someone joked.

Some students sat alone, mentally preparing themselves for their audition, while others gave encouragement as each actor made his or her way backstage.

If the people in the lobby were too loud, it would disturb the actors on stage, so theatre manager Alisa Allison settled for pump-

ing her fists and miming her support instead.

Jacob Heflin, sophomore in musical theatre, said he’s already been in three plays, but it’s still hard to be calm during auditions.

“The nerves can kind of set in at any time, but when they do hit, you’re shaking,” Heflin said.

Theatre majors are required to audition for every production, so they must learn to adapt quickly, said Rachel Pair, junior in musical theatre.

“My first audition, I was utterly terrified because it’s the second day of class, you don’t know the professors and you’re going in as someone they’ve never seen,” Pair said. “It’s a little intimidating.”

If actors do sometimes make mistakes, however, it’s important that no one notices, Heflin said.

“I actually messed up my joke really bad, and I made up a totally different ending, but that’s just one of the things about it,” Heflin said. “You can mess up, but you just have to keep going with it.”

Students from other majors often audition as well, and director Joseph Bates said 40 to 60 performers usually compete.

“I don’t know why different people are compelled to audition.

I don’t know why people are compelled to be theatre majors. Everyone has their own story about why they’re doing what they

do,” Bates said.

Actors can be chosen for a role based on their physical similarities to a character, but Bates said exceptions could be made if someone is impressive enough.

“You might have decided to do Charlie Brown, and you decided you want Lucy to be a short girl with brunette hair,” Bates said. “It has nothing to do with their talent. On the other hand, this 6-foot blonde may come in and be the smart ass Lucy that you want, so you throw out the idea she has to be a short brunette.”

Pair said that’s why it was important for her to inject her own personality into the monologue and jokes she chose. This time, Pair chose her joke in honor of shark week.

“What does a shark call something that’s totally rad?” Pair said.

“Jawsome.”

Bates said auditions are the most important part of an actor’s career, and he loves it when performers do well.

“Professional actors audition their whole lives, and it’s never easy,” Bates said. “Most of the time you’ll be rejected, but you want them to do well and you want them to do their best. You want to be confused when you leave the room that night about which actor to choose.”

Ariccia teaches authentic italian cooking TJ Harlin Inside the Auburn Hotel is the home of the newly renovated Ariccia restaurant.

Though they have been going through renovations, Ariccia has not slowed down.

This summer Ariccia has worked closely with The Market at Ag Heritage Park on special farm-to-table dinners.

“Every Thursday we go to the farmer’s market here in Auburn,” said Garry Anderson, executive sous chef at Ariccia.

“It’s a combination of the food we get at the farmer’s market and different things we have growing in our herb garden.”

The Ariccia chefs combine the food from the farmer’s market with local artisan beers to create a three-course meal that is truly a local experience.

These dinners have benefited more than just The Auburn Hotel and Ariccia.

“The local restaurants are supporting the farmers,” said Laura Herring, market manager. “(The farmers) think it’s a great thing.”

Though the farmer’s market will be shutting down Aug. 23, special dinners will still be going on Thursdays at Ariccia.

These dinners will feature local craft beers with a focus

glass containers will be allowed either.

“We will have public safety officers down there to ensure that people are not leaving the entertainment district with alcohol or that they are buying alcohol for their underage friends,” Cowper said, adding that they will likely have designated cups for alcohol purchased in the district.

The entertainment district

would only be designated for certain hours.

“We would end it at a certain time on a Friday night to avoid the college kids,” Cowper said. “Downtown is a lot different at 2 a.m. than it is at 8 p.m.”

Organizers hope the parking lots and empty areas to the northeast of downtown can be used to host the live music acts.

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Sous chef Garry Anderson prepares pasta for dinner rush at Ariccia.

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tions would ensure that the details of the new ordinance are properly enforced and not abused.

“Places like Montgomery and Mobile that have vibrant downtown districts—they’ll do that all the time any day of the week,” Cowper said.

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» From A1 ties and the physics department were able to come to an agreement.

“It is really good to see all the departments cooperating for the betterment of Auburn,” said David Manush, junior in political science. “I was under the impression that different parts of the campus would tune each other out.”

Parsons also sounded optimistic.

“We’re not planning to have that. We’re planning on two, possibly three of those Friday night events. We may also have it for our annual ArtWalk that we do in the summer.”

Many parts of the ordinance were included specifically to make the events as safe as possible. Coolers pre-loaded with alcohol purchased outside the district will not be allowed, and no “With any project there are disruptions,” Parsons said.

“But I’m sure we’ll take of the folks in the physics department.”

Communication has been beneficial for everyone involved.

“There are no significant issues that exist at the moment by having the open communication with facilities,” Thomas said. “Our task is to have open communication both ways to ensure that we don’t have any problems.”

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through the students’ combined efforts while graduate assistants and advisers stood by to oversee.

“A little cliché, but it was a team effort with everyone helping out and offering ideas,” Walick said. “It’s a really great example of the Auburn family coming together for the betterment of Auburn.”

Another team of approximately 40 SGA summer Cab-

inet members previously met June 19 to paint smaller tiger paws along Donahue, from Kinnucan’s to the stadium.

One sophomore summer Cabinet member, Kealon Drake, said that he had an unexpectedly good time working with his friends and that the two-hour volunteer project was completed much faster than he had expected.

“Everyone made it fun and before we knew it, we were on the last paw,” Drake said.

on different meats and foods that can be cooked with beer.

The cost is $35 .

Reservations can be made for the dinners, but walk-ins are welcome.

The restaurant also features a monthly course for people who would like a hands-on cooking experience.

The course, called Tour D’ Italia, allows customers to make their own authentic Italian pasta and pasta dough from scratch.

The class includes dinner and wine in Enoteca, the private dining room in Ariccia.

Only 12 spots are available each month, and the cost of

the course is $100.

The next date for the course is Sept. 5.

“We got a lot of really good reviews (about the Tour D’ Italia),” Anderson said. “It’s nice to see that the local community is getting involved.”

Ariccia is also participating in Alabama Restaurant Week through Aug. 26.

The meal for Restaurant Week is $30 and will feature cedar plank wild salmon.

Those interested in the meals or classes can make reservations with Ariccia at 334821-8200 or online at www. auhcc.com/dine/ariccia-en. html.

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Auburn Bookstore responds to thefts Hayley Blair CAMPUS EDITOR

Security officers were hired to monitor the Auburn Bookstore at the beginning of fall semester in response to a series of organized thefts that occurred last year.

“Last fall we had an incident with an organized, outside group,” said Katie Lee, bookstore director. “It was an individual who was strategically taking books. He had a list of ISBNs that he was targeting, and if you lose 10 or 15 $200 books, that costs a lot of money.”

The thief was caught when bookstore employees noticed the man behaving suspiciously. They then called the police.

“The fellow was not student age,” Lee said.

“He would go and find books and then go and

stick them under the clothing section. He’d go back and keep retrieving books, and our staff saw that.”

Police caught the thief, but could not track the stolen textbooks, which had been mailed to a third party.

Lee said this is the first time she’s arranged for security to guard the store, and she hopes it will act as a deterrent for similar behavior from other outside parties.

“It’s an experiment,” Lee said. “I don’t feel that the store has a problem, in general, with merchandise leaving without being paid for. Auburn has a very honest, good student body, and I think most people who come here know that buying textbooks is a part of their education and want to make that investment.”

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Students walk route #1 of the new Tiger Paw Trails. Three trails were designed by the Healthy Tigers Wellness Initiative to replace older trails on campus that have faded away.

All parties agree to JordanHare dining compromise Hayley Blair CAMPUS EDITOR

A contract to expand the use of dining dollars to JordanHare concession stands has been under dispute since January, but parties have reached an agreement just in time for football season.

In order to make the deal, University Counsel Jon Waggoner became the arbiter between on-campus food provider, Chartwells, and the company in charge of Jordan-Hare concessions, Sodexo.

“Long story short is the students asked for it, and it’s something we wanted to give the for a while, but it took some contractual wrangling and some accounting to figure it all out,” Waggoner said.

“What I had to do was get everyone to agree to share and trade money in such a way that it enables students to use their money at Sodexo vendors.”

Waggoner said SGA had been asking about the possibility of a policy change for a long time, and SGA president Owen Parrish even included it as part of his election platform.

“The ability to use Tiger Cards in the student section of football games was a platform point of mine and something that SGA has recently worked to accomplish,” Parrish said.

“We touched on this subject in multiple meetings and worked

to advocate the student desire for dining dollars in the stadium.”

Waggoner said 18 percent of money spent using a Tiger Card goes to fund Tiger Dining, which means Sodexo now has to pay a percentage of its profits to the University. Despite this, Waggoner said Sodexo benifits from the agreement in several ways.

“I can’t speak for them, but if I were Sodexo, I would want students to be able to use the Tiger Card because sometimes a student might not have cash in their pocket and credit cards have fees associated with them,” Waggoner said. “It’s quicker to do a card transaction than a cash transaction, which keeps customers happy.”

Reaching an agreement was still difficult, however, because Waggoner had to convince Chartwells to relinquish a portion of its profits to Sodexo.

“There’s a number of reasons why Sodexo would want the card,” Waggoner said. “The more difficult question is why Chartwells would want to allow that transaction to take place. They have all sorts of costs in running, and now you spend your money in a Sodexo venue while they still have all these expenses.”

Waggoner said Chartwells agreed partly because of the benefits the deal would bring

to students.

“We had to convince Chartwells that it was in their best interests to allow us to do this, so we provided certain givebacks to them, financial incentives,” Waggoner said. “We convinced them that ‘Hey, you’re a great partner, and we want you to be so in favor of students that even if it’s not the most productive financial transaction, we’d love for you to help allow this to happen.’”

Tiger Card use for concession stands in other sports venues may also be considered in the future.

“We’re going to see how it goes,” Waggoner said. “I actually asked for that from the food contractors, and we decided to try it here first in each student concession stand. If it works well, then we’ll consider asking them to expand to the baseball stadium and the arena.”

Waggoner said he is glad he was able to help broker an agreement that will provide more options for students.

“It’s not like it’s rocket science,” Waggoner said. “I don’t want to make it seem like it’s the most complicated thing in the world. It was just a matter of convincing people in this very big transaction to make the exceptions that were necessary to enable this to happen, and I’m proud that we’ve gotten it done.”

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Welcome from Provost Tim Boosinger

Dear Auburn Students,

Welcome back to a new academic year. I trust that your semester is off to a great start and you are settling into your courses. The beginning of fall semester is always a busy and energizing time for Auburn University; there is nothing like watching students and faculty as they discover new knowledge or listening as they energetically exchange ideas both in and out of the classroom.

As Provost, I have the privilege of serving as Auburn University’s chief academic officer. That official-sounding term means that I spend my time thinking about, organizing, leading and doing my best to support Auburn’s many innovative programs of instruction, research, and outreach.

The heart of Auburn’s mission is to meet the challenges of the 21st century through these programs. You are part of that effort, not only as learners but also as initiates into a culture of “learning that works.” My role is to carefully guide resources towards achieving this mission while ensuring that our energies stay focused on our goals. Having worked at Auburn for nearly 30 years, I am proud of our culture of intellectual and creative discovery and our core values of hard work and service. Collectively, Auburn men and women use what they have learned to serve communities throughout Alabama, the region, country, and the world. This unique form of discovery-driven service also advances our reputation as an institution of higher learning.

Right now, Auburn is experiencing transformation, both physically and academically. As the physical make-up of our campus continues to be renewed by the construction of new facilities, so does the composition of our academic programs. Auburn is fortunate to have dedicated faculty who are always developing innovative courses, degree programs, centers, and research opportunities designed to preserve and advance knowledge, build intellectual capacity, and challenge all of us in new and exciting ways.

In support of these efforts, my office has begun several initiatives to enhance your success. We are improving our academic support services, such as advising. We are developing early intervention strategies for students who may struggle in difficult courses. We are rebuilding the spaces where most academic learning occurs. Our goal is to enhance our retention and graduation rates through such efforts, while assuring high-quality learning through assessment and accountability. No student should face unwanted delays in completing a degree, and every hardworking student who chooses Auburn should have unparalleled opportunities for success. While these changes will take time to implement, my goal is to establish a dialogue where we can share ideas, suggestions, and opportunities for improved success.

With so much to work for, communication is more important than ever. I will continue to update you on new academic programs and policies in The Plainsman. In addition, the Provost’s Office also maintains a Facebook page where we post announcements and information. I also host open forums every month to discuss ongoing projects and initiatives. The next forum will be held on September 11 at 2:00 in the newly renovated Foy 258.

We will discuss plans for Auburn’s future Central Classroom Facility. This project is especially important to our campus and has the potential to transform how Auburn students and faculty teach and learn, both now and in the future. I encourage you to attend and share your ideas and perspectives.

Have a successful semester! War Eagle!

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Tiger Dining makes room at table for newer food choices Becky Hardy CAMPUS REPORTER

Auburn’s dining services are bringing new additions to campus with money from leftover Tiger Card dollars.

Students can expect new options like: Joann’s home-style cooking, with its expansive salad options; Chick-n-Grill’s three new Greek options; two new food trucks; a gelato station next to Caribou Coffee in the Village; and additional Asian and home-style options in the Village.

Future dining options will arrive on campus with the help of a leftover Tiger dollar balance of $376,295.

Compared to the rest of the country, Auburn students leave an average of just 2.4 percent of their meal plan dollars for dining services at the end of the year, compared to the national average of 10 percent.

John Waggoner, interim dining director, said the money will be applied toward debts related to Tiger Dining.

“When we borrow money to build the dining services, we have to pay a monthly fee,” Waggoner said. “This monthly fee includes upgrading new facilities, adding new programs, power bills and lots of other sections.”

Auburn is dealing with approximately $12 million of debt from building the Village Dining Hall and $6 million in debt for the restaurants in the Student Center.

“We use whatever revenue from the (Tiger dollars) sweep to go back to paying for the dining experiences,” Waggoner said.

These changes were made to make the campus more appealing to students, Waggoner said.

“If dining is offered on campus, it makes the students more likely to sit and eat a sandwich and study rather than leave campus,” Waggoner said.

Waggoner said the two ways to increase graduation rates for a university is to either require students to live on campus or require students to have a meal plan.

“Studies show that students who live and eat on campus will perform better in their classes and graduate in a reasonable time,” Waggoner said.

Auburn chooses to have students receive a mandatory meal plan each semester rather than mandatory on-campus housing.

Auburn’s dining services wanted students involved in more meal plan decisions, so they held a competition on their Facebook page to name the new Asian and home-style station in the Village. Students voted for their favorite restaurant title submitted by other students. The winning name, “Tiger Walk,” was submitted by Corey Berger, second-degree nursing student.

SGA was also involved with the new dining options on campus.

“SGA helped created the menu, the name and the feel of the location for Joann’s in the Student Center,” said Gina Groome, marketing director for dining services. “Everything is very studentdriven.”

Dining services is all about receiving feedback from the student body.

“I just hope the things that people don’t like… they will let us know about,” Waggoner said.

The new food trucks added to campus place traditional sides into a new light.

“Mighty Meatballs and Mac the Cheese are the new food truck options on campus this fall semester,” Groome said. “Mighty Meatballs offers all different types of meatballs, from vegetarian to traditional style. Mac the Cheese’s cook makes his own variety of sauces daily.”

The future holds more than just the Lowder lounge and frozen yogurt station.

A wellness-dining kitchen will be added to campus next fall near the new athletics complex being built across from Plainsman Park. A training table to provide athletes with the right food to eat while training will be available, as well as gluten-free and other special dieting options for students who need to be more careful with what they eat.

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Fans join the huddle Corner Kickoff rallies fans for upcoming football season Eva Woghiren COMMUNITY REPORTER

Toomer’s Corner will play host to the first tailgate of the season Saturday night from 6:30 to 9:30.

AuburnArt has collaborated with several other Auburn organizations, to prepare for an event they are calling Corner Kickoff.

The event will feature a giant screen on Toomer’s Corner to show old football introduction videos, game footage and the debut of a new show “The Auburn Everyday Show.”

The Everyday Show allows fans to see another side of the coaches and players, bringing them exclusive interviews and behind-thescene clips of practices. It aims to bring fans closer to the team and allow them to see more than the usual 60 minutes of playing.

“I am extremely excited to have the Auburn family come together at this historic location to celebrate the beginning of a new season,” said AuburnArt owner Cliff Hare.

There will be time for the families and fans to shop and eat around Auburn before and after the show starts.

Aubie, The Auburn Cheerleaders and Tiger Paws will make appearances throughout the night.

“I am ready for everyone to get geared up and have some fun getting ready for the season and to see the new team,” Hare said.

Alison Hall, Parks and Recreation community and special programs director, said they have also invited some

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Former Auburn football player Antonio Goodwin was sentenced to 15 years in prison for a robbery in March 2011.

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Workers prepare the big screen for the Corner Kickoff. Parks and Rec and the Auburn Sports Network worked together to prepare the event.

Goodwin, Mosley to return to court Sydney Callis COMMUNITY REPORTER

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The Corner Kickoff big screen after its completion. The screen will show old intro videos and Auburn Everyday episodes.

VIP guests from the University as well as the city and hope they will be in attendance at Saturday’s event.

“Parks and Recreation was definitely excited to team up with Auburn IMG Sports

Network, AuburnArt and Auburn Athletics to put on the first ever Corner Kickoff,” Hall said. “We are looking forward to seeing everyone shopping and socializing.”

The event is intended to

bring together the Auburn family and help support the football team as it prepares to start its 2012–2013 season in less than two weeks.

Auburn opens on Sept. 1 in Atlanta against Clemson.

Antonio Goodwin and Dakota Mosley, former Auburn football players, are headed back to court in September.

In June, Goodwin was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of firstdegree robbery. The armed robbery took place in Conway Acres mobile home park the night of March 10, 2011.

Goodwin’s lawyer, Lauryn Lauderdale, applied for probation after his conviction.

She also applied for an appeal bond but was denied at the time.

Mosley is accused of also having a role in the trailer home robbery in March 2011.

His trial was delayed in April to allow his lawyers more time to build their defense, but it is set

to start in October.

However, the court will meet Sept. 28 to decide whether the motion presented by the defense to suppress physical evidence against Mosley that was gathered at the scene can be used in court.

Both Goodwin and Mosley’s lawyers said the use of “spice,” a synthetic marijuana, influenced their clients prior to the robbery.

Michael McNeil and Shaun Kitchens, two other former Auburn football players, are awaiting trial for their alleged roles in the aforementioned March 10, 2011 armed robbery of a home in the Conway Acres mobile home park.

The prosecutors allege the former players took a safe and threatened the residents with a gun.

Special guest livens up Sundilla concert series Sydney Callis COMMUNITY REPORTER

Randall Bramblett will be performing at the Sundilla Acoustic Concert Series Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

“Sundilla brings in the best of the best,” said Bailey Jones, Sundilla president. “Randall Bramblett is a great example of that. He is in high demand by other musicians.”

Aside from his own records, Bramblett’s résumé boasts performing and writing for records with artists like Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band, Widespread Panic, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Chuck

Leavell and Traffic, to name a few.

“I still play with Chuck Leavell every so often when he does shows,” Bramblett said.

“When he’s not with the Rolling Stones or John Mayer.”

Bramblett sets aside time every day to work on music.

“I journal in the mornings,” Bramblett said. “I write stuff in the book and then go in the basement, which is my studio, and work on it. I take my notes so I have something to start with, but sometimes songs just come out. Lyrics are the hard part.”

Bramblett said he likes playing for the Sundilla Acous-

tic Concert Series because of its emphasis on the music and support for musicians.

“I’ve played there before, and it was a really good experience,” Bramblett said. “It was a good listening crowd and a good venue. It’s not a bar; it’s a listening place.”

Jones said the venue allows for more interaction, creating a more intimate concert experience.

“Audience members often hang around long after the show to chat with the performers,” Jones said.

Sundilla volunteers also bring snacks, coffee, water and tea for audience members to

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There are no rules about bringing in your own food or drinks, including alcohol.

Gnu’s Room owner Tina Tatum sells tickets to the concert series and described it as a “BYOB” event.

Tatum said she also enjoys the concerts because they present an opportunity to relax and enjoy different styles of music.

“Even though it’s held in the Unitarian church, it’s definitely not a church function,” Tatum said. “It’s very relaxed. It’s generally going to be acoustic and very laid back, and the music will vary.”

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Sundilla brings in the best of the best. Randall Bramblett is a great example of that. He is in high demand by other musicians.”

—Bailey Jones SUNDILLA PRESIDENT

This Sundilla performance will feature a variety of Bramblett’s works, including his solo recordings and group

work.

“I’m going to be playing my acoustic guitar and then piano, too,” Bramblett said. “I’ve got a new record I’m working on right now, so I’ll probably do a couple off it.”

Bramblett can also play the saxophone and organ.

This will be Bramblett’s second Sundilla appearance. He also headlined the Alex City Jazzfest in 2011, making this his third show in the area.

Tickets for the concert are available for $15 at the door.

They can also be purchased at The Gnu’s Room for $12 prior to the concert.

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Local authors cook up new book on food and life Tysonn McKinnon WRITER

The Mystic Order of East Alabama Fiction Writers, a group of six local writers, gathered Thursday evening at the Opelika Event Center to launch its new book.

Its latest book, “The Ploy of Cooking,” is an anthology of humorous stories involving food.

Co-author Margee BrightRagland described it as “stories about food and recipes, but not a cookbook.”

“Food is so important to all of our lives,” Bright-Ragland said. “It’s really easy to think about how food has influenced a time or a place where you were.”

Recipes for foods mentioned in the anthology follow each story. The book took about a year to complete, al-

though there was no time limit, Bright-Ragland said. Jimmy Johnson, creator of the comic strip “Arlo and Janis,” independently published the book.

“The Ploy of Cooking” is the second book published by the order. In 2011 it released its first book, “Be the Flame,” a compilation of short stories and poems.

Founded 10 years ago by Gale Langley, the order consists of authors Marian Carcache, Judith Nunn, Mary Dansak, Joanne Camp, BrightRagland and Langley.

The mystics all come from writing backgrounds in journalism and teaching. Some even wrote short stories as children.

“I wrote my first novel at 12,” said Camp, an Opelika attorney.

“Writing with these wom-

en is one of my favorite parts about my life,” said Dansak, a former teacher. However, she adds, “working on books is hard, especially with six women.”

The order meets as a group once a month to support and critique each other’s individual writing projects. Genres for each writer range from humor to Southern Gothic.

“I take what I see and what I hear and make a story out of it,” said Carcache, an English professor at Auburn.

“Because I teach classes, I don’t get to have much of a writing process,” Carcache said. “My process is writing whenever I have a moment.”

Carcache estimates that 20 of her short stories have been published, including one that was turned into a regional Emmy-nominated opera. One

of her short stories in “Be the Flame” was nominated for a Pushcart Prize, a literary prize for stories published by small presses.

Bright-Ragland, who also illustrated the book, has aspirations of taking the mystics beyond the printed page.

“We’re waiting for Mystics: the Movie,” Bright-Ragland said. “If we could get a good screenplay writer, I have some ideas for that.”

Meanwhile, Langley and Carcache host student-friendly writing workshops whenever they can. “We don’t have another one scheduled right now,” Langley said. “We did our last one at The Gnu’s Room.”

“The Ploy of Cooking” is available at area bookstores, including The Gnu’s Room and the Auburn bookstore.

Alabama politicians react to Ryan, presidential race Zeke Turrentine COMMUNITY EDITOR

The election season has kicked off in earnest with Mitt Romney’s selection of Wisconsin representative Paul Ryan as his running mate and vice presidential candidate.

State and local politicians are reacting to the presidential campaign at a near-feverish pace with just about a dozen weeks until voting booths are filled nationwide. Even casual observers of politics are noticing the ubiquity of political commercials, signs and print ads, seemingly doubling by the day.

Both of Alabama’s major parties released predictable statements about the vice presidential nominee.

The Alabama Democrat-

ic Party called the Republican ticket “The Go Back Team.”

A press release said the choice showed Romney cared about picking a vice presidential nominee “who shares his commitment to the flawed theory that budget-busting tax cuts for the wealthy will somehow deliver a stronger economy.”

The statement called Ryan’s U.S. House budget “radical” and pointed to his proposed tax cuts of up to $250,000 for millionaires and deep cuts in education funding. “The Go Back Team” is a reference to the ticket’s supposed ideological resemblance to that of former President George W. Bush and his vice president Dick Cheney.

The statement also point-

ed to Ryan’s proposed Medicare and health care changes, which the Democrats say would “end Medicare as we know it… shifting thousands of dollars of costs to seniors,” though Democrats in Washington also have drastic plans for Medicare.

The Alabama Republican Party and Gov. Robert Bentley had a different take on the matter. Bentley congratulat-

ed Ryan saying, “I believe Representative Ryan will make an outstanding vice president.”

He also praised the former Massachusetts governor, saying, “Romney has made an excellent choice. Together, the Romney-Ryan team will bring fiscal responsibility back to the federal government.”

Bentley pointed out what many Republicans see as a dire problem, saying, “We cannot continue to spend more money than we have. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan will help right-size government while preserving the American dream. I look forward to working with their team and seeing them elected this November.”

U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (RAla.) called Ryan a “great

choice” and “one of the finest leaders in Washington.”

Sessions is the ranking Republican senator on the Senate Budget Committee and said this has allowed him several chances to see Ryan and understand his expertise and hard work on budgetary issues.

“There’s nobody in the country who understands the details of federal government spending and deficits better than Paul Ryan,” Sessions said.

“That’s his area of emphasis and he has done it superbly.”

Alabama Republican Chairman Bill Armistead said the pick of Ryan was a “bold choice” and that the Wisconsinite has an immense knowledge of the federal budget and debt.

Armistead said knowledge will be important to build a stronger middle class if Romney wins this fall.

Former Democratic Rep. and Alabama gubernatorial candidate Artur Davis has been tapped as a speaker at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. later this month.

Although the state Republicans praised federal budget and tax cuts, the federal government spends much more money on Alabama per capita than it takes in from the state, according to 2009 numbers from the IRS and Census Bureau.

Alabama ranks near the top of the list for its roughly $2 received for each dollar it gives in tax revenue.

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If the struggles of the editorial staff at UGA’s student newspaper The Red and Black have taught us anything, it’s that we need to have greater respect for our role in the Auburn community.

The editorial staff of The Red and Black walked out after learning that they, the students, would not have editorial control over what was to be published in the paper. After six days and a meeting with The Red and Black board of directors, editorial control was returned to the students. Two board members have since resigned.

We admire what the editorial staff of The Red and Black has achieved by taking a stand against the dilution of their voice.

Journalism, whether student

or professional, is supposed to be inseparable from the truth.

Journalists have a responsibility to the truth and to their readers.

We take that responsibility seriously.

In our editorials from this summer, we tried to convey a renewed sense of dedication to the truth and facts.

We want you to know that even though we have a website we update daily, our focus will always be on the truth.

Students will always run this publication, and we will never let anyone, faculty or otherwise, take that away.

As we begin this new semester, we’re making some changes to the way we do things. Our paper is undergoing some design changes, and our website will get a makeover in the near future.

Along with those changes, we want to offer all of our readers a chance to make their voices heard.

We want to hear what you think; we want to stay connected with you.

The tools we have are not just for news, but for staying in touch with our readers as well.

Our email, Facebook, and Twitter accounts would be a waste of space if we didn’t allow you to use them to tell us your opinion.

We want all of you to email us whenever you like at opinion@ theplainsman.com, like us on Facebook and tweet us @TheAUPlainsman.

We are excited about the hard work we have ahead of us, and we hope that our work goes to the benefit of the community and family we know and love.

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Ignorant hate speech has become too common able to one generation and not to the next. Using ‘gay’ to pejoratively describe any and everything is wrong and annoying, even if the word has only been used in reference to homosexuals since the late 20th century.

‘Gay’ can be used for its actual meaning, whether you think homosexuality is sinful or those who are gay are somehow beneath you. It can also be used in old people’s names and the name of the road with three of the best fast-food restaurants in town.

Other than that, ‘gay’ does not describe the last minute touchdown Alabama scored to win. It is not ‘gay’ when you leave your car windows down and it rains. ‘Gay’ didn’t make your car run out of gas or your alarm not go off.

It’s equally wrong to drop ‘retarded’ left and right in the wrong context. A jacket can be flame retardant; an economy’s growth can be retarded; it’s a stretch to say your astrophysics professor

Zeke Turrentine COMMUNITY@ THEPLAINSMAN. COM

The English language has always been evolving, ever since it was first spoken by Angles and various tribes of the British Isles more than 15 centuries ago. Many words that were once considered derogatory have evolved into more positive and even flattering words.

For instance, ‘nice’ many years ago (at the earliest the mid-12th century) meant dull or dim-witted. In the same way, many words or phrases that used to be cool to say are now, at the very least, not that cool anymore. Young people of the 21st century rarely say something is ‘swell’ or ‘hunky-dory’ without being facetious.

I understand that languages evolve. Words can be accept-

or your car door is retarded.

Frankly, it’s kind of unbelievable that on a college campus– a place where people should be expanding their vocabularies, minds and horizons daily–so many students and professors are subjected to words that amount to hate speech.

I’m sick of hearing the word ‘faggot’ or ‘gay’ when someone describes a failed test, or ‘dykes’ when people are watching women’s sports. I don’t know what it feels like to be mentally disabled or gay and walk past a fellow student saying ‘fag’ or ‘retarded’ to a friend for doing something stupid, but I can’t imagine it feels good.

I know the majority of people who say these words out of context are not bad people out to cause pain and humiliation.

So use your words wisely. Many more colorful words exist to show disdain than just ‘gay’ or ‘retarded,’ and I know Auburn students

are aware of many.

You may think it’s petty or not really a big deal, but there are waves of suicides related to the bullying of teenagers and college students that are gay, handicapped.

A Rutgers student, 18-year-old Tyler Clementi, jumped to his death from the George Washington Bridge into the Hudson River in September 2010 after his roommate spied on him kissing other men.

A Buffalo high school student Jamey Rodemeyer was very involved in the It Gets Better campaign helping other young gay students with their struggles with bullying before the torment became too much for him to bear as well and he killed himself at 14 years old in September 2011.

In light of the rash of completed unneccesary tragedies, isn’t it the least we could do to be a little more creative with our speech when frustrated?

The recent info graphic concerning President Obama and Governor Romney's stances on controversial issues is, in my opinion, incorrect and a misrepresentation of the views of the candidates.

The infographic grossly oversimplified the issues and the candidates' stances on the issues.

Students need and deserve information that is both easily understandable and accessible, but I believe the recent info graphic committed a grave injustice by simplifying and incorrectly summarizing the candidate's beliefs.

First, I believe your generalization of Obama’s view on “an increase on the top one percent.”

Obama does not necessarily support any increase; however, what he does support is allowing the Bush-era tax cuts for the super wealthy to expire. Therefore, he is not lobbying for any increase, just for allowing the tax cuts to revert back to their rates during the Clinton presidency. Obama and nearly every Democrat on Capitol Hill support extending tax cuts for the middle class.

"President Barack Obama is voicing unwavering opposition to extending Bush-era tax breaks for the nation’s wealthiest families even for a year or two, drawing a sharp contrast with Republicans eight weeks before the November elections."

Secondly, I disagree with the info graphic that referenced the candidate’s opinion on gun control. Obama has not called for any changes in existing gun laws. The article made it seem as if Obama was in favor of creating new laws to restrict Second Amendment rights.

Fox News had this to say about Obama's gun control policy: * White House Press Secretary Jay Carney clarified Thursday that the president is not necessarily talking about new laws.

"He believes that we can enhance the enforcement of existing laws by making it more difficult for those who should not have weapons under existing laws ... to obtain weapons," Carney said.

The New York Times has also written about Obama's lack of support for increased gun control.

Asked on Sunday whether Mr. Obama favored new gun control initiatives, his spokesman, Jay Carney, twice said the main focus of the president — who four years ago called for an assaultweapons ban — was to “protect Second Amendment rights.”

“He believes we need to take steps that protect Second Amendment rights of the American people but that ensure that we are not allowing weapons into the hands of individuals who should not, by existing law, obtain those weapons,” Mr. Carney said on Air Force One as the president flew to Colorado to meet with survivors of the mass shooting.

In fact, Obama has done the opposite. He signed a bill that allowed citizens to carry loaded guns into national parks and relaxed rules on the export of firearms.

While I applaud Mr. Turrentine’s effort in providing students with access to issues facing Americans, I would encourage him to avoid oversimplifying the issues.

Jacob Dean President Auburn College Democrats

Letter to the Editor

ADHD column raises concerns about student health In regards to Anna Claire Conrad’s article questioning the legitimacy of a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (The Auburn Plainsman, July 26, 2012), she has done a wonderful job of providing an option for every student struggling with grades. They need only go to a physician, describe a similar history and receive a prescription for stimulants. Alternatively, they can simply seek out an independent supply of “study buddies” and unfortunately for the student, that cost will not be covered by their parents insurance.

ADHD is a legitimate disorder. However, it is likely overdiagnosed and overtreated, but this fault can be shared with physicians as well as de-

manding patients (or their parents). Adult ADHD also exists, but is very rare without childhood symptoms although those may not have been recognized until the patient was subject to a thorough medical history.

It is incumbent upon you and your physician to agree to a treatment plan. My issue is not with accuracy/appropriateness of an ADHD diagnosis, but with the cavalier approach to a class of drugs that while effective when properly used, is very dangerous when taken out of the context of legitimate medicine.

Ms. Conrad provides all positive effects, such as increased focus, enhanced multi-tasking, increased energy, better grades and weight loss (which

she seems to view as even more important than good grades). The only downsides she mentioned were the expense to her parents and the negatives mentioned by her physician which she neglected to provide in the article.

Please, let us help with that.

Serious side effects of these stimulants may include significant heart reactions (ie, sudden death in people with unknown heart problems), increased blood pressure, psychiatric problems (new psychotic problems or aggression), long-term suppression of growth (related to weight loss), seizures, visual disturbances, and tics. Taking these medications in higher doses or routes other than prescribed may come with more severe

consequences. Chronic overdose may cause psychosis so severe it may be indistinguishable from schizophrenia.

Risk of these side effects increases if these drugs are taken without a physician’s supervision who has screened their patient for physical/psychological warning signs Withdrawal symptoms, particularly after chronic use, may include fatigue, depression, and disturbed sleep patterns due to physical dependence.

The inappropriate use of amphetamines/stimulants, particularly as “study buddies” is very much akin to the “steroid abuse” in athletics. Taking “steroids” in conjunction with rigorous training increases an athlete’s natural strength and abilities, perhaps beyond

the reasonable and certainly, unfairly relative to other athletes. The steroids commonly have adverse health effects, sometimes disastrous and once the steroid is stopped, the body regresses to its more natural state.

For an athlete who stops competing, this may not be a concern, but in the case of someone inappropriately reliant on stimulants, when is the right time to stop? And if you find that time, can you? Amphetamines are among the most psychologically addictive substances known which accounts for the Drug Enforcement Agency’s classification of this class of drugs as C-II, the highest addictive potential of all drugs legitimately marketed.

Ms. Conrad has described several indicators of potential problems: loss of appetite and weight loss (yes, these are adverse drug reactions), no longer exhausted may indicate lack of sleep, dependence on the medication for daily functioning, and escalating dosages. Long term lack of sleep and poor diet will ravage even the best immune system.

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Books: the key to a happy school life Rebecca Croomes

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It’s practically a sin to say the word ‘books’ during the beginning of the semester; it’s almost like one of those Voldemort kind of things where people would instead prefer you to say ‘thatwhich-must-not-be-purchased.’

Books are expensive and evil.

Who wants to shell out hundreds of dollars for a new hardcover edition you’re not going to see all semester until finals? No one. You don’t even have to ask around, you can see it in people’s eyes; where there once used to be a twinkle of life has been squashed with each memory of going to sell the book back for less than half of what they paid because a new edition has already been printed.

To stave off the madness, I recom-

mend reading. Not that $200 paperweight, but a real book. Take time from your day to pick up your Nook, Kindle, iPad, smartphone or–here’s a novel idea– any physical copy of a classic work of literature. If your major involves classic works of literature, go for a trashy paranormal romance instead.

The point is to read anything that doesn’t have to do with your work. That’s why they call it escapism.

I feel like students think they don’t have time to read for fun. I’ve said that several times each semester, yet I can’t shake off the urge to open a new book or revisit one of my favorites, even when I’m knee-deep in coursework. I believe it pays off for your mental health.

What if reading isn’t your thing? Too bad. Read a book.

What if you’ve got a million things to do? Too bad. Read a book.

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I’m not writing all this to wag my finger or sit on my high horse. I don’t intend to force you to memorize every line of “Gone with the Wind” and ask if you’re feeling relaxed. I’d rather you come away knowing reading doesn’t have to be a chore and that if you do like to pick your way through anything in the written word, it doesn’t have to be put aside because you are studying.

I guess I’m saying this to the freshmen mostly, many of whom just came from environments of summer reading lists and are now drowning in core classes and deciding which major to choose.

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Women’s soccer sprints to 2–0 start Ali Jenkins SPORTS REPORTER

The Tigers didn’t miss a beat this offseason, starting their campaign for a second consecutive SEC championship with victories over Georgia State and High Point.

Auburn’s defense proved to be too much for Georgia State as the Tigers went on to win 1–0 in Friday night’s season opener at the Auburn soccer complex.

Despite controlling the ball for the majority of the match, it took 78 minutes for senior forward Mary Coffed to get the ball past Panthers goalkeeper Rebecca Ingram. “[It started with] our midfielders digging it out,” Coffed said. “Ana Cate and Tatiana doing what they do and feeding it to one of our freshmen, Haley Gerken, who carried it up the field, and I was able to peel wide and rip a shot.”

Auburn defenders established their domination early on. This resilience allowed ample scoring opportunities for the Tigers, ending the night with 27 shots on goal as opposed to Georgia State’s one.

But simply getting shots on goal is not enough if the Tigers hope to make a seventh straight NCAA tournament appearance. “[It’s] very frustrating,” Coffed said. ”You know, some games you just dominate like we did, with 28 shots, but it definitely shows that we need to work on our finishing and offen-

“

You know, some games you just dominate like we did, with 28 shots, but it definitely shows that we need to work on our finishing and offensive attack.

—Mary Coffed SENIOR FORWARD

sive attack. It is a good team to figure out a way to get done, and I think that was shown tonight a little bit, so we’re excited for the win.”

With junior defender Bianca Sierra and junior midfielder Ashley Kotero playing for the U-20 Mexico World Cup team, it was up to senior Mary Nicholson and the rest of the defense to protect the ball.

“We were a little nervous about it,” Nicholson said. “But everyone stepped up and played great. The freshmen came in and it was like they’ve been here all year and last year. We miss them, but we’ll welcome them back when they get here.”

Coach Karen Hoppa reiterated Nicholson’s statement, giving praise to the depth and talent the defense showed throughout the night.

“We’re missing some players in the back, but I thought Mary Nicholson, our senior captain centerback, was outstanding at just keeping everybody organized and everybody calm,” Hoppa said. “We played a few different people at centerback and a few people that had never played some different positions before. I thought Kala Faulkner in her first game as a freshman was outstanding. She was great defensively and also a threat offensively. I’m really, really happy with that defensive group.”

Last year’s top scorers, sophomore forward Tatiana Coleman and senior midfielder Ana Cate, picked up where they left off, with seven shots from Coleman and six from Cate. The duo combined for seven shots on goal.

The shutout was senior goalkeeper Amy Howard’s 16th in her college career and marks the third time in four years she has started the season without allowing a goal.

In Sunday’s afternoon match against High Point, the rust began to fall away, showcased by an offensive explosion by the Tigers.

Sophomore defender Tori Ball led the team with two goals, extending Auburn’s record to 2–0–0 as the Tigers defeated the Panthers 4–1.

With last year’s right-footed taker Katy Frierson gone, the job was handed to Ball.

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Sophomore Tori Ball is an integral part of the team providing staunch defense and occasional goals for the Tigers.

Dufner falls at Wyndham, now No. 2 in FedEx Cup rankings Ali Jenkins SPORTS REPORTER

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Jason Dufner will look to extend his steady play into the Ryder Cup and FedEx Cup playoffs.

Former Tiger Jason Dufner was poised for a top five finish in the Wyndham Championship until the rain came, extending his stay at the Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. for one more day.

Dufner was the highestranked player in the field, entering the tournament at No. 3 in the FedEx Cup standings.

The Auburn graduate began the final round Monday tied for fourth following a 7-under 63 outing on Saturday.

The break in play did not benefit Dufner, ending the day shooting 1-under-par to finish the week tied for seventh at 13-under 267.

Dufner started his round on par before making birdies on holes three and five. A doublebogey on hole seven widened the gap between Dufner and

the leaders. He ended the day with a birdie on hole 11.

His finish, five strokes behind winner Sergio Garcia, moved the Cleveland, Ohio native past Rory McIlroy and to the No. 2 spot on the points list, just behind Tiger Woods.

A victory would have pushed Dufner to No. 1.

Dufner amassed two wins, his first ever on the PGA Tour, one second-place finish and eight top 10s during the 2012 tour.

Dufner’s ranking on the PGA Tour also landed him an automatic roster spot for next month’s Ryder Cup where he’ll team up with stars such as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Steve Stricker to try to wrest the title from the European team.

Dufner also got married this summer, and due to his chaotic schedule, the 35-year-

old decided not to compete in this week’s PGA Tour playoffs opener, The Barclays, opting for a week of rest before heading to TPC Boston in Norton, Mass. for next week’s Deutsche Bank Championship.

“I’ve had a pretty heavy schedule since Firestone or so, and I’m looking forward to the second part of the playoffs,” Dufner told PGATour.com last week. “I’m just not going to be able to do eight out of nine weeks with the Tour Championship and Ryder Cup at the end of it.”

Dufner opened the week with a solid round, shooting for birdie on the first hole of the tournament, followed by a pair of birdies on holes four and five to go 3-under. A bogey on hole nine put him 2-under going into the turn.

He began the back nine with his fourth birdie of the match,

but a bogey on hole 14 kept him at 2-under par for the day.

Round two proved to be more of the same. Dufner teed off at 7:40 a.m. and quickly got back into the previous day’s rhythm.

He collected his fourth birdie of the tournament on hole two, but a bogey on the following hole pushed him back down to 1-under.

He finished the front nine with two more birdies on holes five and eight.

For the second day in a row, Dufner recorded a birdie on the 10th hole. He ended the round with a birdie and a bogey on holes 15 and 16 respectively, finishing 3-under.

The third round proved to be Dufner’s best.

His only bogey-free round of the week started with a birdie on hole one before making birdies on holes three and five.

He added to his birdie count on hole eight.

Dufner ended the round with three birdies in the final four holes, closing out the day 7-under par.

Also in the field were former Auburn golfers Will Claxton and Gary Christian.

Going into the round tied for 10th, Claxton saw his top10 spot get away after shooting a bogey on hole one.

After making a pair of birdies on holes five and eight, Claxton double bogeyed to start the back nine, then tacked on two more bogeys to finish the day.

Claxton ended the tournament 7-under, moving down 21 spots to tie for 31st.

Christian went 6-under 274 for the week, dropping four slots to tie for 37th after coming shooting even par in the final round.

Off-the-field issues continue to plague Chizik’s squad Coleman McDowell SPORTS REPORTER

Incoming freshman Jovon Robinson was prepared to help ease the loss of running back Michael Dyer, who was released from his scholarship in January.

The 6-foot-1, 227-pound player even wore the same No. 5 during his time with the team this summer. But last Friday, coach Gene Chizik revealed that Robinson was academically ineligible after his guidance counselor at Wooddale High School in Memphis, Tenn. admitted to altering the four-star prospect’s high school transcript.

Chizik announced the ruling after Friday’s practice and said, “Our main focus now for Jovon, who is not enrolled in school here obviously, is we are looking for the best option for him outside Auburn. Our focus for right now is to make sure we get him in the best situation we can to help him in his future. We are still looking

into that.”

Robinson can attend a prep school, play football this season and still play for Auburn in 2013 with four years of eligibility. If Robinson attends a junior college, he would return to Auburn in 2014 with two years of eligibility left; three if he redshirts one of his years at the junior college.

Senior running back Onterio McCalebb, who was already scheduled to shoulder more carries this year, can relate to Robinson’s predicament.

McCalebb didn’t qualify academically out of high school either in 2008 and enrolled in Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Va. McCalebb stayed one semester at Hargrave and returned to Auburn the following year with four years of eligibility remaining.

Chizik said “without question” that the U.S. Army AllAmerican wants to return to Auburn, but it’s a path full of obstacles to overcome. The Tigers have had 12 signees fail to

qualify academically from high school in the past four recruiting classes, but only one (McCalebb) found his way back to Auburn.

“It has been a tough road here in the last few hours,” Chizik said Friday night. “As you can imagine, he is down.”

Robinson rushed for 3,285 yards and scored 49 touchdowns in his high school career.

Muscle Shoals High School senior Dee Liner is just trying to finish up his high school career. The aptly-named five-star defensive lineman was suspended from the team indefinitely last Friday, according to TimesDaily reporter Bryan App. “We are more concerned with helping Dee Liner as a person than a football player,” Muscle Shoals coach Scott Basden told App the previous day.

Liner, who became Auburn’s first commit for the 2013 class when he pledged to

sign with the Tigers June 11, 2011, has already been in the news this summer. The 6-foot4, 260-pound defensive tackle was arrested for allegedly jumping a fence at a public pool. The initial charge of burglary was dropped to a misdemeanor count of criminal trespassing.

According to reports, Liner was also recently charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing government operations for “screaming, cursing and throwing objects” at a police officer that had pulled over his mother.

These incidents continue a streak of bad publicity for the Tigers that began with the robbery, burglary and theft charges levied against former players Antonio Goodwin, Dakota Mosley, Mike McNeil and Shaun Kitchens.

Freshman quarterback Zeke Pike was also dismissed this summer after being suspended following his arrest for public intoxication in June.

COURTESY OF TODD VAN EMST

Freshman running back Jovon Robinson (middle) was released from his scholarship after it was revealed his transcript was altered by his high school counselor.

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Michael Hebert lost a three-stroke lead to concede the second round of the U.S. Men’s Amateur Tournament.

Double bogey in playoff ends Hebert’s U.S. Amateur hopes Ali Jenkins SPORTS REPORTER

Senior Michael Hebert shot his way to the second round of match play before falling to Murray State’s Patrick Newcomb in the U.S. Men’s Amateur at Cherry Hills Village Country Club.

The senior out of Benton, Ky. overcame a 3-down deficit with seven holes remaining to force a playoff, outlasting Hebert to win 1-up after 19 holes.

Hebert started the 19-hole battle on top, but was unable to hold on to his lead for long.

Following a bogey on hole three by Newcomb, Hebert led 1-up. Newcomb evened the score after Hebert bogeyed on No. 7.

Hebert won the remaining two holes to regain the lead and go 2-up before heading to the back nine.

The Orlando, Fla. native pushed his lead to 3-up with a birdie on No. 11.

Then came the Newcomb show.

Newcomb quickly began to chip away at Hebert’s lead, winning the 12th, 14th and 15th holes to square up the contest.

Hebert recaptured the lead with one hole to play after Newcomb dropped No. 17 with a double bogey.

Newcomb bounced back on the 18th hole while Hebert double bogeyed, forcing a sudden-death playoff.

Newcomb recorded a bogey on the last hole, but Hebert shot a double bogey to give Newcomb the victory and a ticket to the round of 16.

Newcomb was just one of five collegiate players coming out of a non-BCS conference school to advance to the round of 16.

Hebert won his opening match, defeating Todd Sinnot of Australia in a back-andforth battle, eventually ending the day 6-and-4.

Sinnot went up early on, shooting a birdie on the second hole while Hebert made

par.

Hebert answered on No. 3, carding a birdie to even the match.

Sinnot temporarily regained the lead on the fourth hole with a par, until Hebert recorded back-to-back wins to put him 1-up.

After pushing his lead to 2-up to start the back nine play, Hebert won four straight holes to move on to the second round.

Hebert will return to Auburn where the Tigers will tee off their 2012-2013 campaign Sept. 7 in the Carpet Capital Collegiate at The Farm Golf Club in Dalton, Ga. Hebert pieced together a solid summer, finishing twice in the top three in prestigious amateur events, including the Players Amateur at the Berkeley Hall Club in Bluffton, S.C. He was also named a Division I Cleveland Golf/Srixon AllAmerica Scholar by the Golf Coaches Association of America.

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But despite her inexperience, it took Ball only five minutes to net a pair of goals off of corner kicks, pushing Auburn’s lead to 2–0 by the 10:47 mark.

“Tori’s really had a fantastic preseason,” Hoppa said.

“She’s been playing her best soccer of her career so far.

We needed somebody to take those right-footed corners because last year’s taker graduated, so Tori’s been practicing them and boy, you can’t get better than that.

Two goals directly off a corner; that’s really rare and just great, great for her to finish those.”

Ball was moved to defender at the beginning of the season to compensate for the loss of starter Sierra, but the change of scenery seemed to have no effect on the natural forward.

“It’s definitely different,” Ball said. “Honestly, I’d rather be scoring goals, but I’ll do whatever it takes to help out the team. I mean, we have to defend our SEC champion-

ship, so I’m excited.”

Ball’s goal’s were the fifth and sixth of her career.

The Tigers offensive domination continued at Friday night’s game against Georgia State, tallying 15 shots before High Point could collect just one. The team ended the match with 34 total shots.

“It’s a lot better result (than Friday,” Coffed said. “We did a better job finishing. We worked on that yesterday, to try and get a little sharper and it’s something we have to build on because we still had a lot of opportunities. We still had 16 shots on goal and only four goals so I think we still need to be better in that category, but we took a big step today from Friday.”

Auburn added to its lead nine minutes into the second half when Coffed headed in her second goal of the season, rebounding a shot by Coleman that hit high off the crossbar.

“It was up there so long, I was trying to decide what surface to use,” Coffed said.

“But you know, just got a fall. Tati’s shot was a rocket, so I was just glad to be

there. Right place, right time I guess.”

With all the momentum behind the Tigers, it took only six minutes before freshman Alexa Allen came off the bench to collect the team’s final goal of the match. Allen’s first goal of her college career came unassisted from the top middle of the 18.

“You know, we knew those were the kinds of things Alexa was capable of when we recruited her,” Hoppa said.

“We’ve seen flashes of it in preseason, so it was great to actually see her have that success in the game and to take on the way she did and then with a great strike for a goal.

It was a great way to start her freshman career.”

High Point got on the board in the 75th minute when midfielder Becca Hemby connected with the ball following a free kick.

Sophomore forward Chelsea Gandy-Cromer and Coleman led the team with six shots apiece.

Auburn will head to California for its next two matches, visiting Pepperdine Friday and UC Irvine Sunday.

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Auburn to host inaugural SEC equestrian championship Robert Lee EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

After deciding to sponsor a new championship in June, the SEC announced last week that Auburn will host the inaugural SEC equestrian championship in March 2013 at the Auburn Horse Center. It is the first championship added to the conference since softball in 1997.

Equestrian coach Greg Williams, who initially started Auburn equestrian as a club sport, said that as Texas A&M joins the division, the nowsanctioned tournament by the SEC is a great honor to the team.

“The teams are changing up a little bit with Texas A&M being added to the mix,” Williams said. “I think what’s most important to us is that it is now going to be sanctioned by the SEC—the recognition of being part of what many consider to be the best conference in the country.”

SEC Commissioner Mike

Slive announced in June that an equestrian championship would be sponsored, but the located was not confirmed.

“I think we were really looking for a championship opportunity for the student-athletes that participate in the sport, and this will provide them the opportunity to compete for a conference championship now,” said SEC Executive Associate Commissioner Mark Womack in a statement.

Of the nation’s equestrian teams, the SEC has been the most successful. Auburn, Georgia, Texas A&M and South Carolina are the only teams to have won the National Collegiate Equestrian Association overall national championship.

Williams also said that despite the recent success of the equestrian team, the decision to choose Auburn as the host was most likely not based on its success.

“I think by the fact that it just recently was hosted at

Georgia and South Carolina, I think just the normal rotation would be us,” Williams said.

“It’s just normal fitting for it to be us in this rotation.”

Senior Woman Administrator for Auburn athletics Meredith Jenkins participated in voting on the championship during the SEC meetings in the spring, along with other representatives from the conference.

“It has to go through the (athletic directors) and (presidents),” Jenkins said. “The Senior Women Administrators vote on it first…and then it goes to the athletic directors and presidents.”

Jenkins said she is excited to see the first team hoist the championship trophy in March.

“I think the biggest thing about having this championship is that it really just gives the sport an opportunity to showcase the events, and the student athletes have an opportunity to win a champion-

REBECCA CROOMES / PHOTO EDITOR

Over fences competition against the South Carolina Gamecocks October8, 2011. Auburn Equestrian shut out South Carolina 3-0.

ship on the SEC level which they are certainly very deserving,” Jenkins said.

As the first competition on Sept. 28 against Oklahoma

State looms near, Williams said the offseason has been full of excitement.

“The offseason has been good,” Williams said. “We’ve

got a bunch of young [players] coming in; we’re going to be a young team this year so we’re pretty excited about it, but by spring we should be full tilt.”

Football team ‘passed’ due for a starting quarterback Andrew Yawn SPORTS@ THEPLAINSMAN.COM

During the time this newspaper sits on the racks around campus, it is very possible a starting quarterback will finally be chosen.

The fact that it has taken this long, however, might end up hurting the Tigers this season.

At SEC Media Days this summer, I listened to senior tight end Phillip Lutzenkirchen speak about how the team lacked leadership last season

and how detrimental that was to the team’s performance.

This year, similar to last year, an open quarterback competition was held to determine the team’s field general.

Barrett Trotter beat out now-junior Clint Moseley, but injuries and inconsistent play forced the team to start Moseley and occasionally throw then-freshman Kiehl Frazier in a wildcat role.

That didn’t work then, and that means it probably won’t now.

Trotter has graduated, leaving Frazier and Moseley to duel during fall practices. However, Gene Chizik and offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler

continue to say there is no clear separation between the two.

Frazier has the upside, Moseley has the experience, yet neither has made any measurable headway.

This is especially surprising considering Moseley was still experiencing shoulder pain throughout most of the offseason, and Frazier did not take advantage of the increased reps.

As an Auburn fan, I want Auburn to have the best possible team on the field at all times.

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player must be chosen to command the team.

After practice one day, Chizik said the starting quarterback must be someone who can score, protect the ball and earn the trust of the players and coaches.

The delay in choosing who will fill that role means both quarterbacks show either all of these traits or none of them.

While I don’t believe the latter is the case, quarterback battles that last this long show hesitancy on the part of the coaches.

They may just be being thorough, and this is all speculation, but the fact of the matter is that this team

needs a starting quarterback.

Loeffler’s offense will be based on reads and communication, and an offense of that complexity necessitates a leader familiar with every play, situation and player.

Speed is crucial on the field, and not enough reps with the starting offense could result in a lack of timing on a double move or a mismanaged audible in a crucial situation.

There’s an old football adage that goes “When you think you have two starting quarterbacks on your team, you probably have none.”

Here’s hoping we have one soon.

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

A simple look at the new and improved Ignited point system Akaash Singh WRITER

Auburn Ignited has always given students a way to become involved in certain ways, but the new Auburn Ignited system has taken it a step further.

Before these changes, students could earn points for attending sporting events. The more points you earn, the better opportunity you had to get rewards like Under Armour clothing and sporting goods.

Sales and Marketing has expanded the rewards system tremendously.

Points can be earned in several new ways.

Checking in at Auburn events on foursquare earns points.

If you check in at Auburn events on Foursquare, you now receive points. Points can be earned by retweeting the @ AUAthletics twitter account.

Sharing a message or liking a post from the Auburn Athletics official Facebook page can also earn points.

Fans can also register for

an account on www.Auburn.

Crowdcameo.com, and submit an accepted photo on CrowdCameo at home football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and gymnastic events to earn points.

Posting a tweet using an accepted hashtag can also earn points. Fans can now also earn points by inviting friends to join the new program.

Scanning in at events using your Auburn Ignited Card still earns points as well.

The biggest change to the Auburn Ignited system is that all fans can now join in, not just students. Any fans can sign up for free at www.AuburnIgnited.com, connect all their social media accounts and begin earning points.

The Social Rewards program has been improved and expanded. Fans can earn prizes for attendance at events and engagement on social media.

The top five point leaders at the end of each semester will be rewarded Grand Prizes.

One of the Grand Prizes is exclusive hospitality on campus.

At the end of each semester, each of the top five point leaders will be crowned as exclusive members of the AU Social Club. Those members will be treated to an elite hospitality event on the Auburn campus.

Other rewards include Under Armour gear, personalized jerseys, autographed items, electronics and the chance at experiential prizes.

“It’s pretty awesome that all fans can now use the Auburn Ignited system instead of just the students”, said Kimbrell.

“The new changes with social media are also very innovative.”

The new system should also increase attendance at sporting events other than football and basketball. ”The new changes make going to any sporting event even more exciting. I think that attendance at events other than football should skyrocket now.”

The excitement for football season has been growing and now everyone has a change to help become involved.

Gabe Gross returns to the Plains as volunteer coach Coleman McDowell SPORTS REPORTER

Former All-American Gabe Gross is back for more.

Auburn baseball coach John Pawlowski announced Monday that Gross will serve as volunteer assistant coach for Auburn baseball for the 2012– 13 season.

“We are excited that Gabe Gross, a very familiar name around Auburn, will return to our staff and help us on our quest for Omaha in 2013,” Pawlowski said. “I was encouraged by the progress we made offensively last year and he certainly was a big part of that.”

Pawlowski said Gross, a student assistant for the team last season, will continue to work with the outfielders as well as lead and direct the hitters.

Gross, a three-sport star at Northview High School in Dothan, Ala., began his Auburn career as a third baseman for the baseball team and quarterback for the football team.

Gross and fellow sophomore quarterback Ben Leard

GABE GROSS

shuttled back and forth in the starting lineup during their sophomore season.

After Leard replaced Gross in the third quarter of the season opener in 1999, Leard led the Tigers to three straight wins.

After losing the starting job, Gross gave up football to focus solely on baseball.

“Gabe has been great for us.

He’s been great leadership for us on the sidelines and he handled not being a starter well,” head coach Tommy Tuberville said to al.com of Gross’s decision at the time. “I think it’s time for him to be selfish, time for him to do what’s best for Gabe Gross.”

The football team lost its

next five games after his departure, but Gross, who moved to the outfield his sophomore season, shined with his focus only on baseball.

Gross hit .430 his junior year and was named an All-American player.

One year later he was drafted 15th overall by the Toronto Blue Jays and played for four different major league teams in his career before retiring in the spring of 2011.

“I am excited about guiding our offense this season,” Gross said. “Working with the team last year was a good experience and I look forward to helping our hitters develop and reach their potential. I want to thank Coach Pawlowski for giving me this opportunity, and I look forward to getting to work.”

Gross fills the opening created by assistant coach Ty Megahee’s departure to replace former assistant Link Jarrett, who was named head coach at UNC-Greensboro this summer.

ROBERT LEE / EDITOR IN CHIEF

Fans at this year’s games can watch with a shaker in one hand and an Ipad in the other.

Auburn athletics helps turn game days into weekends Andrew Yawn SPORTS EDITOR

In Auburn, Saturdays in the fall are all about the game.

Now departments across campus have collaborated to ensure that the entire weekend centers on the best possible football experience for fans.

For Cassie Arner, assistant athletic director for public relations, the plan is as much about the fans who are here as they are about the fans who aren’t.

“The people who are here may have their plans and their routines already, but they are still looking to improve their weekends,” Arner said. “So it’s to help them, but also to encourage other people who haven’t come back in a while to make this part of their fall tradition.”

For those who are out of town, a trip to Auburn may seem unnecessary for one day of football.

To combat this issue, Arner said the “game-day experience” is being extended to include the entire weekend.

On Fridays before home games this fall, fans can tour Jordan-Hare Stadium, the locker room and run out of the tunnel on to Pat Dye Field.

In addition, a designated number of fans will be selected to eat at Cafe Jordan-Hare, a restaurant dining experience that Arner said was created by Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs.

Jacobs was inspired by a concept he saw in a travel magazine about chefs who would go to one location for a night and cook for a group of guests, according to Arner.

At this “cafe,” fans can pur-

chase food on Pat Dye Field itself.

Even non-sporting events such as a lecture series have been planned for the day prior to home games to engage families in all areas of the campus.

“It’s important to us to make sure they’re having the best possible experience that they can have, and that they’re getting the most out of their time spent on campus,” Arner said.

As for Saturdays, improvements have been made to make the hustle and bustle of the Plains easier to navigate.

A game day app displays real-time information and provides maps and GPS functions for those not familiar with the campus.

The app also shows fans the places not to drive when rushing to find a parking spot to make getting to the game “convenient and less of a hassle.”

“Once people are on campus they can navigate around a lot easier, understanding if we’ve got any traffic delays, if parking lots have filled up and things like that,” Arner said.

Once on campus, the athletics department will hold a public tailgate in the parking lot of Plainsman Park.

The tailgate will feature a pre-game radio show, food, televisions and former letter winners from various Auburn sports to sign autographs.

All of these improvements were implemented to make the time surrounding the football game more enjoyable, but perhaps the most changes were made to the game experience itself.

The University’s Office of Information and Technology

has made Wi-Fi Internet access available in Jordan-Hare and fans can now bring in laptops or tablets.

Concessions at JordanHare now accept Tiger cards for students present at the game and the lines will now be “snaked” to diminish the crowd size and make lines more orderly.

For fans who just want to get straight to their seats, an express lane will also be opened for those who have no bags to search.

“We know that our fans, the Auburn family, make a lot of sacrifices to come back and be season ticket holders and bring their families and for a lot of them this is the highlight that they look forward to,” Arner said. “It’s important to us to make sure that they’re having the best possible experience that they can.”

The day after the game, a brunch will also be held in the arena for fans to eat away a defeat or revel in a victory.

The brunch will also provide fans another opportunity to meet players and coaches of various sports.

While the athletics department created numerous events to attract and satisfy Auburn’s voracious fan base, they also created the website aubgameday.com.

The site promotes the University’s own events as well as others during the weekend, and also serves as a way to check hotel availability and plan a weekend trip start to finish.

“It’s important that when people come back, they feel like it was an easy, smooth experience so they want to keep coming back,” Arner said.

A Week Of Auburn Sports Women’s Soccer

Women’s Basketball

With the first two games down, the Tigers defeated Georgia State 1-0 on Saturday and High Point 4-1 on Sunday. Mary Coffed scored the game-winning goal against Georgia State, making it the 12th goal of her career. The Tigers had 28 shots in their opening game and allowed only one from Georgia State. Against High point, Tori Ball scored twice off of corner kicks in a fiveminute span. Mary Coffed extended the lead to 3-0 in the second half with a goal and Alexa Allen netted Auburn’s final goal in the 63rd minute Ball was named SEC Defensive Player Of The Week Tuesday after the first two-goal game of her career. Ball has scored six goals in her career, with five being game winners. Auburn will return to the field this weekend, traveling to California for a pair of matches against Pepperdine on Friday and UC Irvine on Sunday.

Tatiana Coleman and Ana Cate were placed on the College Sports Madness Preseason All-Southeastern Conference team prior to the season. Coleman is one of four forwards in the first Team while Cate is one of four midfielders on the second team.

On Friday, August 17, the SEC released the schedules for the women’s basketball league.

The primary difference between this year’s and last year’s schedules, of course, is the addition of SEC newcomers Missouri and Texas A&M. Auburn will face Texas A&M at College Station on Jan. 13 and will match Missouri at home on Feb. 24.

The schedule begins with the Wolfpack Invitational Tournament at North Carolina State on Nov. 9-10.

From there, the Tigers have a manageable non-conference slate, however, the path gets rough once SEC play begins with Arkansas at home on Jan. 3.

The toughest part of the schedule comes a few weeks after with a double-header against two Elite 8 teams: Tennessee and Kentucky.

“We are excited about the schedule and looking forward to the upcoming season,” said first-year Auburn head coach Terri Williams-Flournoy in a press release.

“The SEC is a tough league and we have some tough teams coming into Auburn Arena this season.”

There is no question that Auburn faces a difficult home schedule, but its road games are even more daunting.

Auburn will play four of the top five SEC teams from last year on the road.

Woman’s Softball Softball

Coach Tina Deese named Jessica Bachkora as the program’s assistant coach responsible for outfielders, slappers and hitters on Friday, Aug. 17. Bachkora served as a graduat assistant at the university of Arkansas from 2010-12 and earned her bachelors degree in kinesiology and a masters in exercise science at Arkansas. She also lettered for the Razorbacks from 2007-10. Bachkora played centerfield and ended her career as the Arkansas career leader in batting average, runs scored, hits, doubled and total bases. The Overland Park, Kan., native, Bachkora earned SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year and was named to the All-SEC Second Team as a senior in 2010. After her career at Arkansas she played one season in the national Pro Fastpitch League with the Carolina Diamonds. Softball will open fall practice Monday, Sept. 17.

Baseball Coach John Pawlowski announced the 2013 men’s baseball schedule Friday that includes28 games against teams that played in the 2012 NCAA Tournament, with 13 being at Plainsman Park. Opening Day for 2013 is Friday, Feb. 15 where Auburn will host Maine in the first of a four-game series that runs through Monday. Auburn’s SEC schedule begins with a home game against Vanderbilt, followed by a weekend trip to LSU. In the final three conference weekends the Tigers will play Ole Miss at home, Florida away and Arkansas back at Plainsman Park. Gabe Gross was also hired as the team’s assistant volunteer coach.

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The Tigers hope to get past a tough SEC schedule with new head coach Terry Williams-Flournoy.

Intrigue

Thursday, August 23, 2012

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Freshman?

Read on Lane Jones MELODY KITCHENS / INTRIGUE EDITOR

Michael Stricklin, senior in architechure, started 1813, a branch of M. STRCKLN GARMENT & DESIGN in January. 1813 features handmade iPhone cases, wallets and business card holders.

Melody Kitchens

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INTRIGUE EDITOR

t all started when Michael Stricklin, senior in architecture, studied abroad in Europe during his spring semester of 2011.

“I began to pay more attention to details in certain things, and I noticed what I didn’t like about them and how to improve them,” Stricklin said.

He then stumbled upon the Portland-based blog Wood & Faulk that features tutorials for making various accessories, mostly made of leather.

Stricklin said he noticed the tutorials were similar to models he uses in architecture, and he began crafting his own.

“I thought, ‘Hey, this is easy,’ and I knew that I really wanted to build things, and I’ve always wanted to have my own business,” he said.

This sparked the beginning of 1813, a branch of M.STRCKLN GARMENT & DESIGN. 1813 boasts handmade leather iPhone cases, wallets and business card holders.

“I started out wanting to do denim, but I realized it’s much harder to get started that way,” Stricklin said.

“The moment I started with leather I knew I wanted to keep working with it. It’s such a nice material, and you can really just about make anything out of it.”

Stricklin then showed his design to friends, and word of his designs began to spread.

The Locker Room on Magnolia Avenue recently started selling his iPhone wallet, and products are also sold through the MSGD Facebook page.

The idea and preparation of 1813 began in January 2012, but Stricklin said he began making and selling the designs in May. He began the process of sketching endless possible templates for the iPhone wallet. Stricklin said he knew he wanted it to be simple, yet well-made.

Stricklin settled on a one-piece template that holds an iPhone, a few credit cards and cash.

“It’s only one thing to worry about,” Stricklin said. “I wanted to consolidate everything and simplify it, too. I think living a simpler life is much better; an older way of life.”

All products are hand-cut, dyed and stitched, and he frequentMELODY KITCHENS / INTRIGUE EDITOR ly travels to Atlanta to pick which quality leather he finds to hold the All products are hand-cut, dyed and stitched by Stricklin. best for the iPhone wallet.

“Every aspect of the business, from manufacturing and production to distribution, I do all myself,” he said.

Although the wallets fall on the expensive side, Stricklin said “it’s quality, handmade and better than plastic. It gets better with age.”

Any product is customizable, and Stricklin said he hopes to create more designs as his business continues to develop.

In the future, Stricklin plans to expand his business by starting a luxury line of leather products and also finishing his website in order to sell most of his products online.

“If I were selling 50 wallets a MELODY KITCHENS / INTRIGUE EDITOR week, I’d be happy living a com- The iPhone wallet is now being sold at The Locker Room on Magnolia Avenue. fortable life where I could travel and live in a lot of different places,” tect, just maybe not immediately. boss. I want to be the type of man he said. “I still want to be an archi- There’s nothing like being your own that made himself.”

‘The Bookstore’ brings Scranton to Auburn Rebecca Moseley INTRIGUE REPORTER

A day in the life of Auburn University Bookstore employees has now been satirically captured through a parody of NBC's “The Office” with the release of “The Bookstore.”

The comedic and cinematic venture was the directing debut of Aaron Mattox, senior in radio, television and film and marketing employee of the bookstore.

According to Mattox, the 12-minute video has received unexpectedly positive feedback since its release on the AU Bookstore’s Facebook page on July 12, with the most common reaction being, "I really thought it was going to be terrible."

Mattox said he feels the bookstore's reaction was that everyone seemed to enjoy it and that their initially low expectations caused great-

er enjoyment of the final product.

With film class being his only editing and film shooting experience, Mattox said he learned along the way.

“I’m not very good at directing," Mattox said. "It’s not something I’m really that interested in.”

Regardless, bookstore marketing specialist Jennifer Edwards approached Mattox with a request for a bookstore marketing project in film because of his major, and he accepted the opportunity with the goal of providing entertainment.

"The idea was to speak to the students by entertaining them and was not just for promotional purposes," Edwards said. "My expectations were exceeded. I think he did a great job with it. Hopefully, he will be able to continue with the episodes we have scripted."

Mattox said he originally began the writing in late May with the idea of a sketch comedy, but it became more of a sitcom as the story began to unfold.

Filming began in June once fellow bookstore employees Jesse Strickland and Cade Loftin stepped to the plate with their acting experience.

Mattox said the process became a more comfortable activity, and drive had surfaced for further development and filming.

Strickland, Auburn alumnus, urges students and fans to continue watching as the story further develops in the next episode.

"Jesse takes the new guy under his wing and shows him not just around the store, but shows him everyday life in the bookstore," Strickland said.

According to Mattox, planning be-

gan before the finish of the first episode and filming for the second episode is nearly complete. Mattox said filming took longer than expected due to scheduling conflicts and that "it definitely wasn’t an afternoon playing with the camera.”

Difficulty in aligning schedules and availability worsened as Camp War Eagle began. Mattox said the influx of students and parents brought employee motivation back to book sales.

After filming, the editing process began in which all the footage was combined and then cut down to fit into the time frame using Final Cut Pro 2.

Mattox says outtakes of the first episode will be released at a later date as well as possibly six more episodes this fall, depending on schedules.

INTRIGUE REPORTER

The challenge of adjusting to college life can seem daunting, and it's not made any easier by parents and professors telling you the key to succeeding freshman year is going to class or keeping your grades up.

To really thrive here at Auburn, you're going to need some more practical advice.

Exchange names with everyone you meet.

The first semester of your freshman year is the last time you'll have a free pass for striking up casual conversations with strangers, so capitalize on it. Make sure you exchange names at some point in the conversation. There will come a time when you see your new acquaintance approaching on the concourse, and you find yourself faced with two options.

One: You know you recognize them but you’re not confident enough about what their name is to say hello. In your quest to remember who they are, you sustain eye contact for so long that you start to look vaguely threatening and at the last minute opt to avert your gaze and study a particularly interesting cloud formation while you pass them.

Or two: You remember their name, exchange a pleasant hello and continue on your way.

Now is not the time to launch a new nickname.

This is not the time to break out the alias you've always wanted to adopt, but that never seemed to catch on before. I know it’s tempting, because the level of anonymity you feel as a freshman lends itself to creating a whole new identity. All the time you spent in high school trying to get your friends to start calling you ‘Ace’ might finally pay off ! But it will backfire. By October, you'll have the entire campus confused about what to call you and visiting parents asking too loudly, "Honey, why do all of these people keep calling you Keith?"

Avoid on-campus dining after hours.

I'm a girl who regrets nothing, except every meal I've ever eaten on campus after 8 p.m.. This is a snare that's all too easy for new folks to stumble into. It's after 8 and you haven't gotten dinner yet (or you made the mistake of only buying one taco at the taco truck instead of a dozen). You step outside the dorm to assess your options. A tumbleweed rolls by. The Denny's sign flickers menacingly in the distance. I've spent too many lonely nights weeping silently into a platter of Waffleinis to let you make the same mistake.

Give up the quest for an 'interesting fact.'

During your first week of class, every one of your professors will subject you to the ruthless ritual of class-wide introduction. Their favorite tactic is to ask you to come up with an ‘interesting fact’ and then, I assume, watch with sadistic pleasure as you spiral into an existential crisis. Up until this point, you thought you led a fairly interesting life. Now you can’t seem to remember a single anecdote or personal quirk. High-pressure situations like this have often caused me to reflexively lie to my entire class (“I play club soccer,” “I can tie a cherry stem with my tongue,” “I was originally the third head of TLC’s conjoined twins Abby and Brittany,” etc.,) but then you have to worry about keeping up the facade for the rest of the semester. My advice is to admit defeat, share your favorite flavor of ice cream and melt quietly into the background until this merciless charade comes to an end.

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

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Barbecue House

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Savor the cuisine of Sweet Home Alabama.

August 17th-26th, 2012 Enjoy these local restaurants in the Auburn/Opelika area!

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Chili’s Chili’s Grill Grill & & Bar Bar

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NEW RESTAURANTS ON CAMPUS! Fried & baked chicken, fresh veggies & sizzling salads served daily!

Student Center First Floor.

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Made to order Asian cuisine.

Try a rice or noodle bowl today!

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Greek favorites served for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Try a Chi Skinny Bagel or Pi Pita Pizza!

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Voted the Best Sub Shop for 12 straight years!

We appreciate your business and your votes and we will continue to strive to be the best sub shop in Auburn & Opelika. We are proud and honored to serve you!

Carry-out

Additional toppings available

Plus Tax & Delivery. Limited Time Offer.

Tropical Smoothie Café 200 West Glenn Avenue Auburn, AL 36830 (334) 821-6555

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1.5 Miles West of the University next to Acapulco’s Mexican Grille

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334 W Magnolia Avenue Auburn 334-826-2476

600 Webster Road Inside Tiger Chevron Auburn 334-821-9996

1888 Ogletree Road Moore’s Mill Crossing Center Auburn 334-826-1207

1791 Shug Jordan Parkway Auburn 334-826-1716

1550 Opelika Road Flint’s Crossing Shopping Center Auburn 334-821-7835

1017 Columbus Parkway Opelika 334-749-3528

2300 Gateway Drive Inside Bread & Buggy Country C-Store Opelika 334-749-2309

1599 S College Street Inside Eagle Chevron Auburn 334-887-7460

Good for one FREE Fresh Baked Cookie Limit one per customer per visit. Not valid with any other offer. No purchase necessary. Offer expires Dec. 31, 2012.

Only available at these participating SUBWAY® locations in Auburn/Opelika.

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211 North College Street

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The Auburn Plainsman

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Railyard and Standard Deluxe aim to redefine typical night on the town Melody Kitchens INTRIGUE EDITOR

Rebecca Moseley INTRIGUE REPORTER

Only good things seem to be developing when the owners of The Railyard and Standard Deluxe combine their ideas to bring music from local musicians to the surrounding area of Auburn.

“Richard Patton (owner of The Railyard) and I have been putting on shows for the last 15–20 years,” said Standard Deluxe owner Scott Peek. “We didn’t want to overlap shows in Opelika and Waverly on the same nights and thought the best way to get crowds would be to join forces and collaborate.”

The atmosphere of both The Railyard and Standard Deluxe is different from the typical bar scene, as these upcoming events are intended to bring the community together to support Auburn’s talent.

“The Railyard is a place where we share many creative

talents and the expression of those through music, art, et cetera,” Patton said.

Last Saturday night’s Opelika Shindig—Back to School Bash at The Railyard launched the first of many concerts Patton and Peek have planned for several weekends this fall in either Opelika or Waverly.

Patton said he and Peek wanted the Shindig to focus more on the local talent from Opelika, Auburn and Auburn University.

“We want to promote and encourage our community to get out there and support live music, art events, theatre, restaurants, night life and all things where people are showcasing their gifts,” Patton said.

The three local bands that played at the Shindig—Adventure the Great, Outskirts and Lonely Wolves—consist mostly of students and “fit together well and fit the show,” according to Patton.

“This night (the Shindig) was designed to be a showcase

REBECCA CROOMES / PHOTO EDITOR

Outskirts (from left: Sierra Farr, Brian McLeod and Lisa Taylor) get set to rock out during the Opelika Shidig Saturday evening. The party was to celebrate local artists, vendors and musical talent at The Railyard, a gallery and exhibition space in downtown Opelika.

be a part of it.”

Capi Jenkins, another member of Adventure the Great, agreed.

and gathering of the art community here in the area,” said Chandler Jones of Adventure the Great. “I’m just excited to

“After spending the summer touring in cities where no one knew us or heard our music before, we felt mighty blessed

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to be met with an enthusiastic and energetic crowd,” said Jenkins. “I was just happy to be there.”

On Friday, Nashville native Bobby Bare Jr. will be playing at The Railyard. Bare has toured with bands like My Morning Jacket, Dr. Dog and the Drive-By Truckers.

The infamous Waverly Boogie, known as a spring event, will become a semi-annual event Sept. 29.

WEGL 91.1 will be a main sponsor of the Fall Boogie, and the all-day event will feature several bands and food vendors.

“I just encourage everyone to check and see what is going on in the community because there are so many opportunities to see some amazing people and what they do creatively,” Patton said.

To see the full list of events to come at The Railyard and Standard Deluxe, visit the Standard Deluxe Facebook page.

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