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Throwing tradition out the window

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We didn’t expect him to turn into the window, but we don’t know why he did.” —Marianne Hudson raptor specialist

Tossing a football out of the stadium could have consequences Nick Bowman Opinions Editor

Throwing a football out of Jordan-Hare could get you more than time on the JumboTron. The football semi-tradition entails students catching footballs from the field goals and extra points scored by the opposing team and throwing them from the stadium. Unlucky or conspicuous fans will find themselves escorted from the stadium by Auburn police. The first ejection occurred during Utah State. “If that type of behavior occurred, as a minimum the person would be escorted from the stadium,” said Captain Tom Stofer of the Auburn police. “But, we could take other action.” That other action is an arrest on a charge of theft of property. No arrests have been made in relation to the practice, but students are still annoyed by the possibility of

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Spirit, the bald eagle, made contact with a skybox at Jordan-Hare Stadium during the Auburn vs. Mississippi State game Saturday.

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At the football game against Mississippi State Saturday, the flight of bald eagle Spirit took a turn for the worse. On his descent from the flagpole to the field, Spirit flew into the plastic glass outside a skybox. “He just slammed right into it,” said Crystal Whitaker, who was

inside the skybox with her three children. “It was hard—it wasn’t grazing by. It sounded like a truck hitting a wall.” Spirit’s trainers do not know what caused the change in his route, said Jamie Bellah, professor of small animal surgery and director of the Southeastern Raptor Center. Although he was purely spec-

ulating, Bellah said it is possible that Spirit saw his own reflection in the glass and became confused. “We didn’t expect him to turn into the window, but we don’t know why he did,” said raptor specialist Marianne Hudson. “Flights are unpredictable each time.” Hudson was on the field during Spirit’s flight. “I could tell by the way he was

flying that he wasn’t hurt, so I was glad of that,” she said. “I was definitely wanting to get him down on the field so that we could take a closer look at him.” Spirit shows no signs of injury and has been eating and behaving normally, Bellah said. “We’re just lucky,” Bellah said. » See Flight A1

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Miss Auburn cooks up a way to help fight domestic hunger Sarah Cook Writer

Miss Auburn University Emilee Williams has been cooking up ways to fight domestic hunger— literally. Williams is assembling a cookbook with student-contributed recipes, and the proceeds from its sale will benefit local hunger initiatives. Williams said she has always had a passion for promoting hunger awareness. When she was in high school, she volunteered at a local food bank and noticed some of her classmates coming in with their

families for food assistance. “This is the first time that I realized how prevalent hunger is domestically,” said Williams, junior in civil engineering and hunger studies. “Since then, hunger has always been my passion.” The cookbook will be released during Hunger Week, Oct. 10–16, which is also the start of the Beat Bama Food Drive. Lindsey Beno, junior in communication and marketing, heard about the cookbook and decided to submit her own favorite recipes. “I think this is such a great cause,” Beno said. “I love baking

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and all that stuff, so when my sister mentioned it to me, I thought it was such a great idea.” One recipe Beno submitted is for French doughnuts. » See Cookbook A2

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Miss Auburn University Emilee Williams is assembling a cookbook, with the proceeds going to help fight domestic hunger.

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DUI Arrests in the City of Auburn Sept. 9 — sept. 13, 2011

Crime Reports for Sept. 9 – sept. 13, 2011

■ Jonathon T. Davis, 21, of Evergreen South College Street Sept. 10, 12:55 a.m.

Sept. 9 — Wire Road Theft of property reported. Thirty green metal T-posts and 5 no parking signs.

■ Leon Marion, 36, of Tuskegee North Gay Street Sept. 10, 4:15 p.m.

Sept. 9 — Opelika Road Theft of property reported. $300. Sept. 9 — Shelton Mill Road Burglary of residence reported. Apple laptop, TI-89 calculator and blue bookbag.

■ Aaron B. Cannon, 32, of Montgomery South College Street Sept. 13, 1:22 a.m.

Sept. 10 — Magnolia Avenue Theft of property reported. Coach purse, digital camera, debit card, keys and ID cards.

■ Charles D. Cannon, 52, of Cullman South College Street Sept. 13, 11:39 p.m.

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The recipe calls for dipping yellow cake cupcakes in melted butter, cinnamon and brown sugar. “It’s actually the perfect recipe for college kids because it’s really easy,” Beno said. Along with putting together the cookbook, Williams is taking other steps

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Sept. 10 — South College Street Breaking and entering of a vehicle reported. Two digital cam-

eras, 300 mm zoom lens, macro lens, iPad 2, laptop and iPod. Sept. 10 — West Magnolia Avenue Burglary of residence reported. One laptop with charger and one ring with diamonds and aquamarine.

the policies in place. The Auburn Fan Guide lays out the law on throwing anything from JordanHare. “Do not throw objects, including cups and ice, from the stands or any other area of the stadium. Anyone caught throwing objects will be subject to ejection from the stadium and/ or arrest.” Others feel the University

should do more to keep students out of trouble than enforce policies. “If the University doesn’t want students to toss footballs out of the stadium after field goals and extra points, there should be nets behind the goal posts,” said Brandon Frye, graduate student in materials engineering. “Throwing students out of a game for participating in a tradition af-

ter they’ve been pressured by the student section and displayed on the JumboTron doesn’t make much sense.” Stofer said that although police could charge a fan with theft of property, it’s unlikely they would. “We have a lot of good fans, and they’ll do what they need to do and return the ball to the field,” Stofer said.

body the eagle was coming to eat his baby brother,” Whitaker said. “That’s what he thought.” When the eagle is released before kickoff, it flies toward its trainer, who is on the field swinging a lure with a food reward. The eagles and trainers generally practice this routine Monday through Fri-

day before a home game, Bellah said. “It’s rare, but on some practice days they have flown out of the stadium,” he said. “It’s happened very infrequently.” If an eagle does leave the stadium, a telemetry unit on its tail allows it to be tracked for about four days or within a 50-mile radius.

Bellah said either Spirit or Nova will fly in the next home game Sept. 24 against Florida Atlantic, and training for the eagles will continue as usual. “A lot of people have called in expressing their concerns,” Bellah said. “We’ve really appreciated the concerns of the Auburn family.”

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“Despite all our training, he is on his own when he’s up in the air.” Whitaker said the reaction inside the skybox was one of surprise, and even her 4-year-old son, Grady, did not scream. “He’s been telling every-

Sept. 13 — Reede Street Burglary of residence reported. One Playstation 3, three Playstation 3 games, one 40” LCD flat-screen TV, two laptops.

Sept. 10 — U.S. Highway 29 South

engineering majors. “Her whole goal is to make hunger relatable to engineering students,” Ward said. After hearing about the cookbook, Ward submitted a few recipes of her own, including a whoopie pie recipe and an apple pie recipe. “This cookbook is just a

punishment. “It’s just a football,” said Adam Lucy, freshman in biomedical sciences. “It’s just kind of a waste of time for them. It’s not like they need it.” Kirk Sampson with athletic media relations says that police have discretion in the stadium to carry out

Sept. 11 — Thomas Street Theft of property reported. Brown couch.

Sept. 10 — Drew Lane Burglary of residence reported. One 47” TV, one Xbox 360, one laptop, 4 Xbox controllers and 25 Xbox games.

dent of the Committee of 19 Courtni Ward, senior in international business. Ward said the committee was founded on four basic principles: raising hunger awareness, advocacy, fundraising and incorporating academic initiatives. As the College of Engineering representative for the committee, Williams said she tries to make hunger awareness a priority for

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Sept. 11 — Lee Road 394 Burglary of residence reported. One 60” plasma flat screen TV, one DVD player, one Playstation 2, two Playstation 2 controllers.

Sept. 10 — West Magnolia Avenue Theft of property reported. One laptop with charger and one The North Face jacket.

to promote hunger awareness. She serves as the College of Engineering representative for the Committee of 19. Auburn’s leading organization combating the war on hunger. “A lot of what we do is fundraising for East Alabama Food Bank and spreading awareness and raising money for the United Nations World Food Programme,” said presi-

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Theft of property reported. Coach makeup bag, makeup, military ID, keychain and keys, Tiger Card.

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really cool thing, especially around the holiday season,” Ward said. “We always see things we wanna buy for our family members and sometimes we can get so caught up in consumerism. It’s really cool to purchase gifts for family and friends that

benefit a great cause.” Williams said she hopes to not only raise money for local hunger initiatives, but to raise hunger awareness among students. “I want people to realize that this is not a lost cause and that it is easy for them to get involved,” Williams said. “I want to pass on the power of advocacy to each person that I can reach.”

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Air Force ROTC lends helping hands throughout community Kristen Oliver Writer

During the Air Force ROTC leadership lab Thursday, the entire corps will be working to reingnite their community efforts. “This week we are going to go out and have the entire corps, every cadet, go out and do a service project,” said Ryne Watts, special activities flight commander and junior in industrial and systems engineering. “We’ve got five different locations we’re going to be at, and we’ll be making an impact on the community.” Cadets will serve at Jean

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Forest Ecology Preserve and the Denson Drive Recreation Center. “We’ve set a goal of 300 cumulative service hours for the detachment,” said Ryan Smith, senior in communication and public affairs officer for AFROTC. Smith said one of the best parts of the service project is the opportunity to help his community while in uniform. “The officers who are in charge of our training are always harping on, ‘Make sure when you are in uniform, you’re not doing anything stupid,’” Smith said. “You are representing the

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Tucker said she thinks everyone is looking forward to the opportunity. “It’s the first time we’re doing it, and everyone is really excited,” Tucker said. “A lot of times we’re just sitting in Lowder doing presentations. It’ll be good to be outside helping people out instead.” Smith said he thinks it’s important for AFROTC cadets to help the community whenever they can. “Being part of the military means you’re going to be a part of humanitarian efforts,” Smith said. “You are a staple of the community.”

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In remembrance of the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks, the Student Center Green Space is covered with American flags.

planning the project at the beginning of the year. AFROTC has collaborated with two service organizations, Silver Wings and the Arnold Air Society, on past projects, but according to Smith, the groups haven’t worked together much recently. The current unit decided to make a change. “Every semester we rotate out our leadership,” Smith said. “Everyone brings their vision mission goals, the directions they want to move the wing, and one of the main goals is getting involved in the community.”

Coastal cuisine is coming to town. Allen Davis, professor of fisheries and allied aquacultures, confirmed that the Auburn Fisheries Society will be selling neverfrozen, farm-raised Pacific white shrimp through Sept. 16. “The shrimp are being grown in Gulf Shores,” Davis said. “They will be transported to the E.W. Shell Fisheries Research Center to be sold to the public.” Davis said over 300 pounds of shrimp will be sold to raise money for research and transportation services for the shrimp. He said the production has been ongoing for 16 weeks. The shrimp will be available in 5-pound orders

for $4.50 per pound, or at $4 per pound for orders of 100 pounds or more. Orders will be ready for pickup at the Auburn Fisheries market at 2012 N. College St. starting Sept. 21 from 3–7 p.m. and Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The market is adjacent to the Fisheries Research Center. “ Two graduate students have been and still are working in Gulf Shores conducting production research on these shrimp,” Davis said. “They are responsible for running this program, keeping the shrimp stocked, monitoring the quality of the water, maintaining the equipment and dealing with issues such as tropical storms and power outages. They’ve been doing a great job.”

Davis said he predicts this will be a successful project. He expects students, faculty and civilians alike to support this research project by purchasing the shrimp. “I’m very excited about farm-raised shrimp being sold here in Auburn,” said Jaclyn Wilson, junior in marine biology. “I think it’ll be very successful, and I look forward to buying some for myself.” Wilson said she hopes this project will raise money to help fund the Auburn Fisheries Society and the research it conducts. The shrimp will be harvested this weekend and brought back to the Plains to be sold. To place an order, email kleinvw@auburn.edu or call 844-4667 Monday through Friday.

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Professor’s study of ‘UFO religion’ Swingers welcome hosts helps him stand out in classroom UPC night of music, swing dancing

Anna Claire Conrad Staff Writer

One of Auburn’s newest professors has brought a universal perspective to his classroom. His work deals with UFOs. Originally from Seattle, Cade Cannon, professor of anthropology, graduated from Auburn in 2006 with a bachelor’s in psychology. Cannon said he obtained his master’s in cultural anthropology from the University of Washington and is currently working toward his Ph.D. in cultural anthropology. Cannon said he holds a special interest in the study of a religion that originated in France in the 1970s and revolves around the belief in UFOs. “It is an atheistic, scientific religion that uses the Bible as a text,” Cannon said. “It supports the idea that all of the messages in the Bible did happen, but that these tales are evidence of people from ancient times trying to explain a scientific event to the best of their abilities. So, it comes across as miraculous when it actually is the best way they could describe their experiences.” Cannon said he found that people who are religious are more open to things that are beyond comprehension. “Science has answered a lot of questions, but it also has a particular way of looking at things that

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Cade Cannon, professor of anthropology, uses his experiences with alternative religions and beliefs to teach his students to have open minds. makes it hard for people to think about things that they can’t explain or justify,” Cannon said. “Religion, in a lot of cases, is more open to the things that society sees as being paranormal or supernatural.” Though he has traveled around the world, most of Cannon’s studies take place in Montreal. “In France, this religion is seen as a cult, so many people who believe it or practice it are discriminated against,” Cannon said. “In some cases, people have even lost their jobs. So to escape this prejudice, a lot of people have immigrated to the Quebec region of Canada so they can freely practice this re-

ligion.” Cannon said he also studies people who claim to have been abducted by aliens. Cannon conducts more qualitative work as opposed to physically examining evidence sites. “I talk to them and let them explain their story, and then I compare this to what I know about psychology and also to the stories of other people I’ve interviewed,” Cannon said. “I often find correlations between several different contactees and the words they use to explain their experience.” Cannon said he will not be able to delve deeply into the subject because

of time limitations, but he will spend a few days in his classes discussing abductions and the UFO religion. Angel Garrison, sophomore in anthropology, said Cannon stands out from other faculty members. “He’s a really good teacher because he likes what he does,” Garrison said. “He does more than just hand out materials and teach from the book for the tests. He gets a discussion going, and he makes us think.” Garrison said Cannon does not only teach his students, but has a desire to learn from them as well. “I want my students to have an open mind,” Cannon said. “That’s the most efficient way to learn.”

University Program Council plans to kick off fall family weekend with its annual evening of dinner and dancing. The event will take place Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Student Center ballroom. There will be dance instruction through the Auburn University Swing Dance Association, dinner from Tiger Catering and a night of grooving to the songs of Gwen Hughes and the Retro Jazz Kats. “This is an event that we do every fall,” said Anne Smead, UPC president and senior in public administration. “It’s fun and different. It’s the one event we do that brings in the entire Auburn community. Most are geared toward students, but this is an event open to everyone.” The evening will begin with instruction in this year’s choice dance style: East Coast swing. The theme changes from year to year, and this year’s theme was chosen by polling students at a previous UPC event. The AUSDA sends two instructors—normally a boy and a girl—who spend the first hour of the event instructing the participants. “We do our beginner lessons, so people who have never danced before can get the basics in the first hour and know what to do

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during the free dance afterward,” said Blake Mahan, sophomore in chemical engineering and secretary of the AUSDA. “We start off with the basic step because it’s a good way to end a song.” Gwen Hughes and the Retro Jazz Kats, a jazz ensemble based out of Atlanta, will provide the night’s entertainment. “We bill ourselves as a swing band that can also play classic rock and Motown,” said lead vocalist Gwen Hughes. “We’re jazz musicians that can also get funky and play rock. For this gig it will be straight swing with a little R&B, but we also love requests.” This will be the band’s first show in Auburn. UPC has been working with the Parents’ Association to bring in students and their parents for the first family weekend event. “We usually have a pretty good turnout—around 150,” said Sara Joy Richards, senior in health promotion and UPC director of fine arts. The cost will be $5 for students, $15 for nonstudents and $25 for nonstudent couples. Tickets will be on sale in Student Center Suite 3130 throughout the week.

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One of seven on Auburn’s campus, a webcam set up at Samford Hall helps a student propose to his girlfriend.

Webcams offer new look at campus Hayley Blair Associate Campus Editor

Someone’s got their eye on you. Campus webcams set up by the Office of Communications and Marketing have more than 800,000 hits in the past year and have given viewers a new way to look at Auburn’s campus. “It’s been kind of interesting over the last few years to interact with people through these,” said Mike Clardy, director of University communications. “We had a girl whose mother was in Afghanistan and it was her mother’s birthday. She told her mom to tune into the webcam at a certain time and went out there with a sign saying ‘Happy Birthday, Mom.’” The webcams have been used for romantic ventures as well, such as when one student used the Samford Hall camera to propose to his girlfriend. Sarah Phillips, recent Auburn graduate and media

specialist at the University, said she understands why people are so interested in the webcams. “More often than not, people know that Auburn’s campus is beautiful and like to see it for themselves,” Phillips said. Though students are usually only a quick jog away from places like Samford Hall and Cater Lawn, the webcams can still provide unique views of campus. One month there was an especially interesting view from the Thach Hall camera, said Brock Parker, multimedia specialist for the OCM. “The theatre department did an origami art project, and I think it was up there at least over a month,” Parker said. “They were origami birds, and they made a big, interlocking ‘AU.’” Phillips said she used the cameras during the time she was a student, especially to see how busy campus was and what the weath-

er was like before she went out. The camera she liked best was the one at Samford Hall. “You can always look at the Samford Lawn one and see people playing football,” Phillips said. “You can see people having picnics or hanging in their hammocks. That’s probably my favorite one.” Students aren’t the only ones who use the cameras, and Parker said there are plenty of Auburn parents and alumni who like to check and see what’s happening on campus. Many of these people tuned into the Hargis Hall camera the day of the National Championship football game. “The night of the championship game, back in January, we had more than 27,000 hits on that camera, what with everybody wanting to see the rolling of the trees and everything,” Parker said. “That was definitely the biggest night for that

cam.” With football season here again, Parker said he expects even more people to use the webcams. Another reason Parker thinks people will tune in is because of the weddings that will now be taking place on Samford Lawn. “I think one thing people will really get a kick out of is that we’ve started allowing people to get married on Samford Lawn,” Parker said. “So if you take a Saturday and tune into the Sam Cam, you may be able to see someone getting married out there.” Clardy said the cameras were installed about four years ago, and both he and Parker were pleasantly surprised by the number of people who have been using them. “It’s neat for people to make these kinds of connections to each other,” Clardy said. “As a backdrop for Auburn University, it’s pretty special.”

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The University Registrar proposed a new way to present diplomas to students after graduation. They will be mailed to students after final grades have been verified, degree audits have been conducted, accurate honor titles have been established and holds on student accounts have been cleared. She hopes the new practice will save money and even allow graduation to be held during the weekend, since it will not be necessary to wait for professors to post grades. A new biking program is in the works that will provide students a free mode of transportation on campus. The SGA is in the process of deciding which type of bike students would like the most and have been allowing students to test the bikes being considered. The program is expected to go into effect in 2012. The Tiger Cub has been deemed irrelevant to the student body and has been officially cut from the SGA budget.

On The Concourse Question: What can students

do to fight domestic hunger on their own?

Find ways to raise money, I guess. It just depends on what they’re interested in and whatever they think they can do on their own personal level to raise money, because money buys more food. dale Couture, junior in political science

I guess volunteering at food pantries and donating canned goods to soup kitchens and stuff. It’s like a small thing that everyone can do, and small things make a difference. Montinique Mceachern, graduate student in clinical mental health counseling

A lot of people aren’t aware of how severe domestic hunger is, so just basically be more aware of your surroundings and environment. A lot of people just overlook it and think they can’t help, but they can. Tess Burford, junior in rehabilitation studies

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Automotive parts manufacturer Seung Chang Airtek, located in Auburn Technology Park North, is adding 200 jobs because of its recent expansion.

Expansion increases job options Andrew Yawn Writer

Automotive parts manufacturer Seung Chang Airtek has completed an expansion of its facilities that will result in the creation of approximately 200 local jobs. SCA, located in Auburn Technology Park North, has added about 95,000 square feet to its manufacturing center. The expansion comes as a result of increased demand for their products by primary customers Kia and Hyundai, for whom SCA supplies injectionmolded plastic parts. “Because the demand at Hyundai and Kia goes up—as in general car sales, or they have more parts per car, or, in this case, Kia start-

ed in September the production of the Optima at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia at West Point— because they started this new car, they need more parts, and SCA is one of the beneficiaries of that expansion,” said Arndt Siepmann, director of industrial development. The addition of these jobs provides a welcome boost to the local economy. “Jobs, as far as growing our economy, are probably the most important thing that’s out there,” said Auburn Mayor Bill Ham. “In these economic times, any jobs are good announcements, but these are good jobs that are high-paying jobs that will provide

benefits for individuals and benefits for families.” When SCA first arrived in Auburn in 2004, it employed a staff of 40 people. With this expansion, that number will grow to approximately 400. “Two hundred out of the 400 total will come through this expansion, so … it’s very significant,” Siepmann said. The impact of this sudden influx of work opportunity is not limited to Auburn. “We actually recruit jobs from a 50-plus mile radius,” Ham said, “so we’ll be able to supply jobs to a lot of people in Lee County, as well as surrounding counties.” The company is also offering in-

ternships to local students. “We are looking for many intern students, good students who want to build a career in the auto industry,” said Daniel Yu, SCA president. SCA is not the only company to add to the growing Auburn workforce. In the past year, expansions by Pyongsan America Inc. and CNJ Tech Inc. have added approximately 375 jobs. In addition, construction for the new GE Aviation plant in Auburn has been scheduled for later this year. “We’ve had a number of expansions already this year,” Ham said. “We’re fixing to have the groundbreaking for GE Aviation, and that’s going to be 300–400 jobs with a really high capital invest-

ment from GE.” According to the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations, Lee County’s unemployment rate is 8.4 percent. As more companies join the Auburn family, that number should remain well below the national average. As for Auburn and SCA, it seems to be an ideal match. “Auburn is a very unique city because Auburn has a lot of big resources with Auburn University, and also it’s located ... between Hyundai and Kia,” Yu said. “It’s the ideal position, and, with good technical resources and investment infrastructure, it’s the perfect city that (helps us) continue to grow and expand our business.”

Two music choices strike the right chord Sundown Concert Series begins at Kiesel Park

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Good music outside plus fun means only one thing: the Fall Sundown Concert Series is coming back to Auburn. The free event, sponsored by Auburn Parks and Recreation, opens at Kiesel Park off of Chadwick Lane Thursday at 6 p.m. with The Satin Soul Band. The Satin Soul Band, which plays a mix of soul, jazz, R&B and hip-hop, has played venues in Atlanta, Opelika, Nashville and last year played at a private party in Dallas hosted by Dallas Cowboys player DeMarcus Ware, an Auburn native. Band member Bernard Rutledge said his band is privileged to open this year’s event. Rutledge said this is five years of hard work paying off. “We are really excited about playing in it,” Rutledge said. “We always love playing at Kiesel Park. It’s a different venue— it’s one of the few times we get to play outside throughout the year. “Anytime we can do something for the city of Auburn, it’s extra special. We like the exposure and always enjoy playing music.” Alison Hall, Auburn Parks and Recreation community and special programs director, said the series is held to get the word out about local bands, but also to highlight Kiesel Park. “A lot of people in the community, especially new students,

Grayson Capps and The Stumpknockers are kicking off their cross-country tour in Opelika with a concert for a cause. The Big Swamp Blues concert will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Event Center Downtown in Opelika and will benefit the BigHouse Foundation, a Christianbased, nonprofit organization that serves foster families in Lee County. The foundation’s mission is to meet the needs and improve the quality of life of these children by showing them unconditional love in practical ways. BigHouse program director Susannah Jones spoke to the center about co-hosting an event later in the year, but the benefit concert came together by chance. “We were talking about maybe using their space for an event for our families later this year—like a Christmas event or something,” Jones said, “but they found out Grayson Capps was coming, and they offered it to us as a benefit.” Grayson Capps is a singersongwriter whose music reflects his Southeastern background and has a New Orleans flavor. “The style is like if Mississippi Fred McDowell sat down with Tom T. Hall and they listened to AC/DC and Bon Scott records,” Capps said. Lisa Beck, co-owner of Event Center Downtown, said she is excited to have Capps and his band The Stumpknockers.

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don’t know where the park is, so it’s a great chance for us to have events out there in September and October to let them know its out there,” Hall said. “We have a lot to offer out at the park as far as walking trails and the dog park and a place to just hang out and picnic, and they will see for themselves during the concert series.” Terrence Patton, undeclared sophomore, said he has attended the concert series before and enjoyed it. “When I went last year for the first time, I was not expecting much,” Patton said. “But it was actually very relaxing to be outside and listen to some good music. “I would definitely recommend going if people want to just chill and hang out with friends. Just bring something to sit on and sit back and enjoy.” Patton said the concert series had good bands last year, and he believed this year would be the same. “They just have one band every week, so it keeps you from

being overwhelmed with music in one big concert,” Patton said. “The week break gives you something to look forward to.” Hall said bands are chosen for the concert series by request and popularity. Auburn Parks and Recreation likes to bring back crowd favorites while adding new bands every year. The bands playing this year’s event, other than The Satin Soul Band, are John and the Connors, the Auburn Community Orchestra, The Good Doctor, Dave Potts, Auburn Knights Orchestra, Muse and the Tony Brook Band. The series runs Thursday nights through Oct. 27. “It gives you something to do on a Thursday late afternoon,” Patton said. “I will definitely attend some of the bands, if not all.” Hall and Rutledge said they believe everyone will enjoy the concert series. “We will definitely have something for the young, the old and everyone in between,” Rutledge said.

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She booked Capps at the same time she was talking to BigHouse about its event, and she had the idea to put the two together. “Within hours of Grayson contacting me to tell me he could come, I had an appointment with Micah Melnick, executive director of BigHouse,” Beck said. “I said, ‘Hey, I just received contact from Grayson Capps, whom I’ve been wanting to get here for forever. Why don’t we do something with them?’” Everything fell into place when Capps and his band agreed to do the concert for free. The show will be the first stop on their tour that will take them from Mobile to New York City. “We’re doing it for free, and she’s just going to give us hotel rooms and stuff,” Capps said. “It kind of gets us where we’re headed, and it seems like a good thing. “I like it when people can have fun and support something cool, especially like foster care.” Tickets can be purchased for $10 at Event Center Downtown or the BigHouse Foundation at 211 Samford Ave. in Opelika. The price includes light hors d’oeuvres, and all proceeds will go to the BigHouse Foundation.

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Artemio Trujillo owns Lyly’s Foods, the taco truck on Opelika Road. His business is the first of its kind in the area.

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Authentic Mexican food isn’t just served in restaurants. “It feels different from the restaurants because they’re real nice,” said Artemio Trujillo, co-owner of Lyly’s Foods, or the “taco truck.” “It’s not real nice here, but it’s fun for people to come out here. It’s easy and simple.” Trujillo’s father taught him the ins and outs of the food industry, and Trujillo worked in the family business until 2000. He then switched to a concrete

company to try something different. In April of 2009, he and his family moved to Auburn, and Trujillo began working with the taco truck again. “We’ve been in the business for a long time,” Trujillo said. “It’s a good business if you know how to manage it.” Although food trucks have become increasingly popular, Trujillo said this is Auburn’s first food truck. The Trujillo family’s investment in Auburn business has its benefits. Thoughts of opening a restaurant came about because of slower business in the winter, but for now, Trujillo said the taco truck is their focus. Parked on Airport Road off Opelika Road, the truck first opened in spring 2010. The truck is open every night at 7 p.m. and features authentic Mexican cuisine, including tacos, burritos

and quesadillas. Trujillo said managing the truck can be the hardest part, from shopping for daily ingredients to sorting and preparing them. A typical day for Trujillo starts by driving around the city and looking for more potential customers. Trujillo said most of their customers work in construction. “What’s important is the way the food tastes, along with customers—treating them right and what they think about the food,” Trujillo said. While the bulk of customers are construction workers, more college students have heard about the taco truck and continue to spread the word, such as Alex Kistler, senior in communication. “Getting to know the workers has been really neat,” Kistler said. “They are nice and really appreciate their customers.”

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Auburn city officials, Chamber of Commerce members and Ware Jewelers employees gathered Friday to celebrate the opening of their temporary location in the Publix shopping center. Ware Jewelers moved to a new store while rebuilding its South College Street location, which had received only partial remodeling since the 1930s. “It was caving in,” said

President Ronnie Ware, whose father opened the South College Street location in 1946 in the existing building. “You could see it cracked down the front, and we had interior wall leakage.” South College Street Ware Jewelers will open in earlyto-mid-2012 and will feature a 5,000-square-foot showroom, new showcases and a children’s play area.

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Gray Gill, junior in psychology, said he appreciates what the taco truck does for the community and enjoys the good conversation. Crowds gather each night at the taco truck, and the sense of community keeps the scene laid back. “I love to talk to (college students) because they come from different cities,” Trujillo said. “I ask them all the time, ‘Do you like the food?’ and they say ‘Yes,’ and they keep on coming back.”

Those hungry for a burger and fries will soon have another option to satisfy the craving. Jack’s, a fast-food restaurant native to north Alabama, will open a new location in Opelika near the beginning of October. “I love it that we’re getting a Jack’s,” said Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller. “I think it’ll be great, and I believe they’ll be very successful.” The next closest Jack’s is in LaFayette, and regional director Jimmy Mize said thi s will be his southernmost store. “A lot of my daughter’s friends went to Auburn, and they used to always tell me they needed a Jack’s down there,” Mize said. The restaurant is located on Pepperell Parkway just before the Westend Court split, and Mize said he thinks the proximity to the hospital will provide the restaurant with a good customer base. “There’s a lot of doctors’ offices and things behind where the restaurant is,” Mize said. “Also it’s kind of a gateway going into the

downtown Opelika area.” Fuller said the Jack’s location used to be home to a local fast-food chain called Tyler’s Restaurants and then a Veggies To Go. That building burned down, so the Jack’s building is brand new. “I appreciate Jack’s making the capital investment in Opelika,” Fuller said. Besides providing burgers, fries, shakes and other items, including breakfast, Jack’s will also bring 45–50 jobs to the area. Interested candidates can apply online at www.workatjacks. com or at the Goodwill Career Center on Pepperell Parkway. “I’m pretty excited about it,” said Caleb Colquitt, senior in agricultural communications. “A lot of Auburn students go out to Tiger Town or other places in Opelika to go shopping after classes, so I think it’ll get a lot of business from the students.” For students who think Opelika is too far to travel for a fast-food meal, a solution may arise soon. “We’re currently talking to someone about some property in Auburn,” Mize said. Jack’s is expected to open on Oct. 5.

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USA Patriot Act an unconstitutional bugbear Privacy has begun to seem like an antiquated notion. It must have been odd to live in an analog world where we could exist without a digital network of prodding interests and curious eyes peeking over our shoulders. We live in a world of tracking. Whether it’s our credit cards, cellphones or Facebook and Twitter accounts, someone you don’t know can find you at any time. If you’re not using these services, someone you know is, and they’re using them constantly. Private companies, along with you, own that information. You agreed to the terms of service with a party that agreed to keep your information private. This isn’t a problem, because these are voluntary services. You can choose to be without a cellphone, Facebook or even a credit card. But then there’s the Patriot Act. The 2001 anti-terrorism legislation, which was extended in May by President Obama,

weakens the wall between the government and the private companies that hold our information. The legislation was written and signed into law during the panicked post-9/11 frenzy of government action. Those suspected of terrorist activities have their email, financial, medical and phone records rummaged through at the discretion of the federal government. More serious is that those deemed unlawful combatants, which can be American citizens, can be detained indefinitely and denied access to a lawyer or to those accusing them. It’s curious that the government would be concerned with our safety to such an extent that they must reserve the right to rummage through our personal information at will, but our borders remain unsecured. It stands to reason that making it as hard as possible for a terrorist to enter the coun-

try in the first place would be a better course of action than diligently watching if they purchase fertilizer at Home Depot. We at The Plainsman don’t have a problem with our government being able to respond swiftly and effectively to national security threats, but the potential for the abuse of this act is obvious. We must think of the history of this nation. Our system of government is built on the idea that the people are the ultimate authority. As such, any growth in power on the part of the government is always at the expense of the people it represents. Whether the act has been used responsibly until now is debatable, but more important is how it will be used in the future. How will terrorism be defined? What makes a person a “lone wolf ?” At what point is someone worthy of investigation? Why should the govern-

ment stop at terrorism when they could prevent domestic violence, kidnapping or murder using warrantless investigation? What we’re suggesting is the mission will creep and change, and the scope never narrows, but can only broaden. Superseding all of this is the Constitutional argument. The Fourth Amendment states that Americans are free from unreasonable searches and seizures. The Fifth Amendment states that Americans cannot be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law. The Sixth Amendment states that Americans have a right to a speedy and public trial, as well as a right to the assistance of counsel. The Sixth Amendment also states that Americans have the right to be confronted with the witnesses against them. The Patriot Act is a gross misuse of the people’s authority, and to allow it to exist guarantees trouble ahead for us all.

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Libyan revolution not infiltrated by al-Qaida I recently read, with great interest, Raye May’s opinion piece on NATO’s intervention with Libya, and I have to disagree with her assessment. Miss May, and Colonel Gadhafi, would have us believe that al-Qaida is responsible for the rebellion in Libya. We’ve heard this same rhetoric in Syria, Yemen, Egypt and Tunisia. The stated goals of the revolutions that make up the Arab Spring are incompatible with al-Qaida’s jihad and bloodlust for a caliphate. Freedom of expression and the right to choose your own leaders are not high on the al-Qaida agenda. They are, however, high on the agenda of Libya’s National Transition Council. To claim that the rebels in Libya are all al-Qaida trained is, frankly, an insult to the average Libyan worker, intellectual or family man, untrained in military tactics that

saw it fit to lay his life down for his country. The American Revolution echoes in Libya, and we should be proud of it. Miss May also, though indirectly, calls Libya “Obama’s Iraq” and nothing could be further from the truth. You might as well call Kosovo “Clinton’s Vietnam.” Iraq is a disastrous, deadly, costly and illconceived miscarriage of American unilateralism and foreign policy. Realistically, there will be American troops in Iraq for the better part of this decade. The war in Libya is, as far as Western obligations are concerned, almost over. Furthermore, Libya, as the right-wing pundits will mercilessly point out, was a mission lead primarily by Europeans. The French and NATO commanders deserve most of the credit in aiding the rebels’ overthrow of Colonel Gadhafi. Obama and America have led from the behind the entire operation.

Miss May’s last point is that the American economy is in too great a mess to support intervention in foreign affairs. Her point is well-taken, but slaughter does not end when the American economy tanks. There was once a time when our economy was in a worse state, and it would have been all too easy to say, “Let foreign problems stay foreign. We must focus on our own problems first.” And Hitler would have conquered Britain. The Lend-Lease program was successful in the early 1940s, and NATO’s military intervention in Libya was successful now. Raye May’s concern for American soldiers and the economy is noble, though her conclusions flawed. Alexander Roberson President Emeritus, College Democrats senior, history

YAL’s associations support accusation of bias In last week’s issue, Jonathan Newman wrote that I “never said how YAL was being dishonest” in my original dispute of the group’s recruitment claims, and I can gladly specify. Namely, I disputed their use of the term “nonpartisan” due to YAL’s association with libertarianism. In fact, in disagreement with Andrew McCaslin, who “found no such luck” when he visited YAL’s website at www.yaliberty.org, I noticed an enormity of libertarian references. Simply view their blog archive and

instances of explicit libertarian citations and promotion—particularly the advocacy of the libertarian free market—are self-evident. Due to space concerns, I limit myself to the one example used below. To begin with, the YAL site boasts a list of social networks. Curiously included in the listis Ludwig von Mises. This link goes to a YAL community profile at the Ludvig von Mises Institute. At the Mises front page, the “About” link explains, “The Ludwig von Mises Institute was

founded in 1982 as the research and educational center of classical liberalism, libertarian political theory and the Austrian School of economics.” For a purportedly nonpartisan political group, it would seem strange for YAL to expand within a self-avowed proponent of “libertarian political theory.” Interestingly, Josh Jackson’s Oct. 11, 2010, blog brings the partisanship locally. The post covers the Ludvig von Mises Institute’s Supporters Summit in Auburn,

prompting Jackson to claim, “Young Americans for Liberty will serve as a definitive part of the reinforcement that prevented (the country’s) collapse. And undoubtedly, this is owed in part to the scholarly foundation provided by the Mises Institute.” Nonpartisan implies that no interest predominates, and that’s plainly not the case with YAL and libertarianism.

Bandwagon fans disgrace Auburn family I was watching the Auburn–Utah State game on TV and saw something I just couldn’t believe. When we went down by 10 points with about three and one-half minutes remaining, many of the fans began to file out of the stadium. I was completely and utterly disgusted by this behavior. If I had been there, I would have said something to them; however, I’m a football coach myself and have responsibilities on the weekends that don’t allow me the luxury of driving three hours one way. If you are going to be a fan, you have to be a loyal fan. Regardless of the circumstances, you must remain to support the team. It’s not like the players and coaches were trying to lose the game. I can’t stand bandwagon fans. If you can’t be a fan in both good times and bad, then it’s better to not be there at all. The players and coaches can’t leave during the game when things seem bleak, so neither should the fans. Let’s represent Auburn the right way. Are we a family or a nation? Are we All In or not? Michael Brosset alumnus, 1991

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Chick-fil-A’s support of anti-gay groups warrants campus eviction Chick-fil-A has recently been outed as a supporter for known anti-gay groups. Metroweekly.com states, “In August, Chick-fil-A was listed as the ‘Lunch Sponsor’ of a Citizens for Community Values event. CCV says it is ‘officially affiliated’ with three of the country’s most antigay groups: American Family Association, Family Research Council and Focus on the Family.” According to blogs.phillymag.com, “Chick-fil-A … was also tied to anti-gay controversy last year, when it supported Focus on the Family, a supporter of reparative therapy programs to turn gays ‘straight.’”

This is a problem. I honestly can’t believe this establishment is allowed on campus when we have such an active gay community. It would be like putting a fast-food chain in the Student Center that is anti-women, anti-black or anti-Muslim. That would not go unnoticed for as long as this issue has. How would you feel if you were deciding what to eat for lunch and you had to stop yourself from going to Chick-fil-A because they actively campaign against something about yourself you have no control over and cannot change? This isn’t the 1960s where it was OK for water fountains to be segregated. In fact,

we look back on those times and wonder how we could treat anyone that way. And yet we are, legally and now through a chicken sandwich stigma. So why is Chick-fil-A even allowed to run its business here at Auburn, who prides itself on diversity and, according to the creed “protect(ing) the rights of all?” Even though Chik-fil-A doesn’t refuse service to gay individuals, the support role they play in anti-gay organizations creates an atmosphere of aversion that straight people do not have to consider. At what price can Auburn be bought out? It’s undeniable that Chick-fil-A brings Au-

burn’s campus a ridiculous amount of revenue, which leads one to question whether the moral implications are known but simply insubstantial in the shadow of all that money. Does this sound familiar to anyone else? Perhaps comparable to the slave labor and brutality used to produce diamonds? We know it’s wrong, but they’re just so damn shiny. Kate Davis junior, zoology

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Will the real Tigers please stand up? Auburn Tigers face the Clemson Tigers Saturday on the road Brandon Miller Assistant Sports Editor

After a thrilling finish last weekend against Mississippi State, No. 19 Auburn (2–0, 1–0 SEC) faces its first away game as the Tigers make a trip to Clemson (2–0) to play at Death Valley. “We’re excited to start week three and going back and reevaluating ourselves,” said coach Gene Chizik. “We are getting ready to play a very good football team in Clemson, as we experienced last year when we played them. It’s going to be really interesting with a very young team, taking them on the road for the first time in a really exciting venue to play in as well.” Despite Clemson’s record thus far, the team struggled in each of its two games. The Tigers trailed 16–13 to Troy halfway through the third quarter in the season opener, but eventually scored 30 points to run away with a 43–19 win. In its second game, Clemson led Wofford by 1 point until a score early in the fourth quarter secured a 35–27 victory. Auburn heads to Clemson leading the series 34–11–2 and looking for its 15th consecutive win over the Tigers. The two most recent matchups, last year’s game in Auburn and the 2007 Chick-fil-A Bowl, both resulted in overtime and were decided in the last plays of the games. The Clemson game last year was the first of many that involved Auburn’s opponent taking an early lead, and Auburn fighting its way back in the second half to be victorious. “We felt like that was more of a turning point for us as a football team last year,” Chizik said. “We know it’s going to be a very physical battle, but yes, last year I think it was an eye opener for

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Auburn defensive back Neiko Thorpe tackles an opposing Tiger during the 2010 Auburn vs. Clemson game. us. We know our guys will be very aware of what they’re going to face when they go in there.” Clemson has 15 returning starters from the team that arguably came closest to ruining Auburn’s 2010 perfect season. However, of the starters Clemson lost, two were quarterback Kyle Parker and defensive lineman Da’Quan Bowers, ACC defensive player of the year and the player who sacked Cam Newton more times than anyone else last year. Sophomore quarterback Tajh

Boyd now holds the reins for the Tigers offense, which has eight returning starters. So far this season, Boyd has completed 38 of his 59 pass attempts for 525 yards, logging six touchdowns and one interception. A familiar face on the field, Andre Ellington is returning at running back for Clemson. Ellington put up 140 yards on 22 carries and one touchdown against Auburn last year. Through two games this sea» See Tigers, B2

Do you know why cowbells couldn’t be heard clanging at the game Saturday? For starters, everyone was partially deaf by halftime. JordanHare was so loud it wouldn’t surprise me if people in Montgomery heard the cheers. Being loud was the challenge to students from Gene Chizik last Thursday at the pep rally. I think his quote in the pregame video fits the fans’ performance Saturday. “I will say it again,” Chizik says. “It’s not kind of, sort of, almost … you are the best fans in the United States of America.” Everything about Auburn’s victory over Mississippi State defined family. Not only was there teamwork on the field, there was support all around, especially from those decked out in “True Blue” in the stands. And as players stood on the brick wall by the student section after the game, it showed that the Auburn family can overcome anything. Ladies and gentlemen, believe it or not, Auburn is 2–0 and still has the longest winning streak in the country.

The turnaround the Tigers made from the first game to the second is almost surreal. Establishing a smart running game that avoided State’s defensive line and produced 235 yards—157 of which were from Michael Dyer—was a key to the victory. Barrett Trotter made his first big mistake of the season with a pick-6, yet he was still 16–23 with 146 yards and two touchdowns. He’s established himself as a capable quarterback and leader already, and that’s what will take Auburn to the next level. I also think we’ve found this year’s go-to receiver in Emory Blake. He has 203 yards on 10 receptions and two touchdowns this year, and he’s scored a touchdown in his last five games. Lastly, special teams continued its dominance. Tre Mason racked up 179 yards on seven kickoff returns, Cody Parkey forced four touchbacks on kickoffs, and Steven Clark averaged 45.7 yards a punt. I think the only thing allowing us to sleep at night is that Auburn has actually won both games thus far, the second thanks to the defense. I’m still trying to figure out how Ryan Smith dropped Bulldogs quarterback Chris Relf be» See All In, A2

Once a Tiger, always a Tiger; support remains for Cam Newton Jordan Bloom Writer

Auburn is a one-of-a-kind place—a town that prides itself on community togetherness. There is a saying that everyone here is part of the Auburn “family.” Once a family member, always a family member. So is the case of Cam Newton, last season’s quarterback and possibly Auburn’s most recognized and scrutinized face in recent memory. For those who may be unfamiliar with Newton’s work in previous months, he was the electric leader of Auburn’s BCS National Championship football team for Auburn’s 2010 season. Newton was also a magnet for negative publicity because of claims of a pay-to-play scandle, earning him the nickname “Scam Newton.” However, no formal charges have been filed against Newton or Auburn. As with any close family, no single member is more important than another, but in this case, there is one who certainly attracts more attention. Newton’s talent and charisma, combined with the excitement and success he brought to fans and his team, led many to establish a lingering interest in his blossoming career—even though he no longer plays for the University. It appears as though most,

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What you want me to say: It feels great? (Losing is) not a comfortable feeling for me.” —Cam Newton nfl player

if not all, Auburn fans still care about Newton and continue to voice their support on social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter. After joining the NFL in the offseason, Newton was drafted first overall by the Carolina Panthers, despite much of the commentary stating he lacks accuracy and the ability to play in a pro-style offense. As a rookie on the field, expectations of Newton’s performance were low. Many said he would no longer be able to run the ball when things broke down and that he would have to become a better pocket-passer. In the NFL opening weekend, the Panthers met the Cardinals as the underdogs, where they were supposed to be outplayed and lose big. But starting quarterback Newton had a different outcome in

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er in NFL history to throw for more than 400 yards as a rookie in his debut game. Hall-of-Fame quarterbacks Terry Bradshaw, Jim Kelly, Bart Starr and Fran Tarkenton never threw for that many yards in a single game. The only downside regarding Newton’s stellar performance is that the Panthers lost the game. It was the first loss he suffered since Oct. 31, 2009, while with Blinn College.

After the game, sitting in a folding chair with elbows on his knees, Newton was quoted as saying, “What you want me to say: It feels great? It’s not a comfortable feeling for me.” Newton’s dismay for losing is an even more encouraging sign for Panthers fans than his stat sheet. While it was only his first game, the only question remaining is: how many are still “All In” for Cam Newton?

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Chandler Hillen named Freshman of the Week Megan Smith Writer

Chandler Hillen, sophomore in special education and goalkeeper for Auburn’s soccer team, said she is “All In” for Auburn. “I had that Auburn spirit the second I stepped foot on campus,” Hillen said. “Being a part of this team, you have to be all in in order to accomplish the goals we’ve set.” The soccer team is 5–1 this season thanks in part to Hillen’s efforts. She hopes the team’s good fortune will persist as competition continues. “The goalkeeper position, it’s kind of like the quarterback,” said coach Karen Hoppa. “It’s a big, high-profile position. Every mistake that you

make, everybody in the stands can see.” Hillen won recognition as SEC Freshman of the Week after helping defeat Duke and Wright State. Assistant coach Keidane McAlpine said the media attention isn’t causing any jealousy amongst Hillen’s teammates. “It feels great because she’s on our team,” McAlphin said. “I feel great for Chandler. She’s worked really hard. I think the team feels the same way.” Hillen moved from Oceanside, Calif., to join the team. “Auburn’s team was on the rise, and I wanted to be a part of something great,” Hillen said. Being named Freshman of the Week shows she is

inching toward that goal, and Hillen said she hopes it will propel her to continue playing well. “She’s a freshman starting goal, and she shut out the No. 5 team in the country,” Hoppa said. “I thought it was very well deserved. We’re really happy for her as well.” The goalkeeper’s consistency on the field helps the team’s performance, Hoppa said. “When she came up big against that first save against Duke—it was a really big save to her left— you could see the whole team step up our level after she made that save,” Hoppa said. “You could see from that one save that the team’s trust in her just grew and grew.”

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son, he’s continued to produce impressive numbers, averaging 6.4 yards per carry with 254 total yards and one touchdown. A major difference from Clemson a year ago is coach Dabo Sweeney’s hiring of offensive coordinator Chad Morris from Tulsa, the same school which Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn left to join the University. Morris’ “Golden Hurricane” offense has Clemson averaging 472 yards a game thus far, up from 334.6 last season. Chizik addressed concerns of Auburn’s defense on third downs, saying the staff was evaulating ways to be more successful. “We’re very poor on both sides of the ball, converting it and stopping it,” Chizik said. “We know that for us to be able to win this game right now, we have to be much better on both sides

Thursday, September 15, 2011 of the ball on third downs.” Malzahn’s and Morris’ offenses have several similiarites, Chizik said. “I think that if you just watch the two offenses, it’s obvious that there is a lot of carryover for each one,” Chizik said. “The connection and the communication that they’ve had over the years in terms of doing the things coaches do. They pick each others’ brains for different things, and there’s a lot of carryover there.” Morris’ offense may have the resources to make it a long day for Auburn’s defense. On the defensive side of the ball, Clemson has safety Rashard Hall returning as a key force. Hall intercepted eight passes in his first two years of play and will have a heavy burden this season as two Clemson defensive backs graduated during the off-season. The Tigers also feature two five-star linebackers, Stephone Anthony and Tony Steward, starting as

true freshmen. Saturday’s game will also be a trip down memory lane for Chizik. He served as one of Clemson’s graduate assistants and linebackers coach in 1988 and 1989. “I had a great two-year experience there,” Chizik said. “I’m very thankful that he gave me an opportunity to work with him and a great staff at the time. I have a lot of very fond memories with a lot of great former players there and a lot of great people that are still there.” Clemson is similar to Auburn in that both are starting new quarterbacks, both lost their most effective defensive linemen, and both are starting young defenses. “It’s going to be a lot of fun. We’re looking forward to it,” Chizik said. “Our goal is to get better every week. We’re certainly going to have to do that to have a chance to win in a very, very tough place to play.”

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fore he reached the end zone, especially since MSU rushed for 333 yards during the game. And that’s where the problem remains on defense. Yes, they stepped up and made plays and returned an interception for a score. However, most games when a defense allows 531 yards, it’s a loss. Not Sept. 10, though, not in Auburn. I know I said it may be a long season, but things are looking up. A win this weekend will ultimately put Auburn at 4–0 to finish September. That would be huge as the Tigers make their way down the stretch.

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The Orange Jumpsuit Guys celebrate an Auburn victory while tailgating by Lupton Hall.

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When the Auburn family walks out of Jordan-Hare Stadium each Saturday, they might stumble upon a popular tailgate located on the Quad behind Lupton Hall. The tailgate has college guys decked out in orange jumpsuits, a smoking-hot grill and two flat-screen TVs playing college football games. These are the Orange Jumpsuit Guys who run The College Kids Tailgate. Looking to start a tradition of their own, Auburn freshmen Kevin Johnson, Garrett Cheney, Brandon Campbell, Michael Nunnelly and Kevin McArthur came together in 2007 and decided to host a tailgate. Because several members of the group lived in Lupton Hall, the grass behind the building was the perfect location for their gameday activity. The group had no clue that such a small idea would generate such a massive following in so short amount of time. “We were freshmen and didn’t have anywhere to hang out on gameday,” Johnson said. “The first week we had about 15– 20 people and used my friend’s grill and set up a TV as well. Now we serve about 400–500 students a week. “We were just looking to

find a place and build community and relationships. It’s a great place where people can hang out and get to know each other.” Thursdays before home games, the Orange Jumpsuit Guys start off their tailgating process by having a group meeting at Lakeview Baptist Church on East Glenn Avenue to discuss what provisions they will need for the weekend. They then head for a dinner of pizza and soda at Sam’s Club to purchase the supplies, usually filling four jumbo carts. The supplies include burger patties, Dale’s Seasoning Sauce, fruit snacks, cookies and sodas. They pack the items in a trailer and reconvene Friday and Saturday mornings to prepare for the upcoming gameday. Johnson and Cheney talked about their favorite memories from being Orange Jumpsuit Guys. In fall 2009 against West Virginia, the entire group was soaked from the torrential downpour that passed through Auburn that day. Although wet, they said they were happy because they were all rooting for the Tigers. The 2009 Iron Bowl had a Christmas theme at the tailgate, with lights around the tent enhancing the holiday feel. In 2008 Auburn faced off against UGA, and the guys

wore the jumpsuits to keep warm on the fall afternoon. Since that game the guys have worn their suits to every game when the temperature drops. The current leaders of the Orange Jumpsuit Guys are Luke Hasha, junior in mechanical engineering, and Ben Mahaffey, junior in entrepreneurship. “Setting up the tailgate and that boot camp atmosphere brings a guy together with another guy,” Mahaffey said. “There is nothing like getting up at 5 a.m. and getting in line at 6:15 and leading the other students in a cheer. “There is nothing like stepping back and looking at these 30 guys on an Auburn football Saturday, helping to provide this tailgate for everyone.” The group works to serve others as a way to serve Christ. While the tailgate is not connected with any church or denomination, the guys enjoy serving others as their own work and as a way to thank God for all the blessings in their lives. “This experience is fulfilling for us, and it’s meaningful. We aren’t just serving people for today,” Hasha said. “Once, a few students commented on how awesome it was that Christian guys were running the tailgate. I thought that was really cool.”

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Wagner brings championship pedigree to Tigers Coleman McDowell Associate Sports Editor

Assistant basketball coach Milt Wagner simply doesn’t know how to lose. Having won championships in high school, college, the NBA and overseas, Wagner knows what it takes to be a winner and is hoping to bring his winning pedigree to the Auburn basketball program. “If you look at all our coaching staff, all of our coaches have been winners in their career, so we just try and pass that on to guys that we recruit,” Wagner said. “Whatever system you come from, what we try and do here is something special. We’re all about winning here. There’s no other way of thinking.” Wagner has been with coach Tony Barbee for the past 12 seasons dating back to their days at The University of Memphis and The University of Texas at El Paso. Wagner was the director of basketball operations at Memphis, while

Barbee was an assistant coach under coach John Calipari. “In working with (Barbee) at Memphis, I saw that he was going to be a great head coach because I saw his work ethic there,” Wagner said. “I knew I was eventually going to be an assistant coach. I watched how he was one of the best recruiters in the country there and did hard work and got some of the best guys in the country to come to the University of Memphis. I knew he had a good coaching mind and would be a very good head coach once his opportunity came.” After winning a state championship at Camden High School in New Jersey and a national championship at the University of Louisville, Wagner went to the NBA and won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. Wagner’s first season with the Lakers was a memorable experience. “It was unbelievable,”

Wagner said. “At that time, I was the only rookie on the team. Just being around those guys in practice every day, I learned so much knowledge of the game. Those guys are Hall-ofFamers. ( James) Worthy, Magic ( Johnson), Kareem (Abdul-Jabbar)—just being around those guys watching them go about their day-to-day, how they prepare themselves, it was so big for me.” Even though his coaching resume isn’t as established as his playing resume, Wagner has already built a reputation for himself as being an ace recruiter on Barbee’s staff. He relishes the opportunity to turn Auburn’s program around. “That’s why I try and go out and get some of the best players in the country,” Wagner said. “That’s what it’s all about. Coach relies on us to bring in top guys to turn this program around, and I take pride in that. No pressure at all, that’s some-

thing I want to be considered.” Wagner’s son, Dajuan, was the No. 6 overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, but it was something Wagner didn’t push him to pursue. “Of course, you want your son to do what you do, but I never wanted to put pressure on him,” Wagner said. “I had him at such a young age, at 20 in college, so he grew up watching his father at Louisville and the Lakers, so he wanted to do what I do. And he ended up being better than me. His talent is special.” Wagner has won almost every title imaginable as a player, but he lacks a title as a coach. With the foundation coach Barbee and his staff have built, Wagner hopes to add that to his resume as well. “It’s not going to be easy,” Wagner said. “You’ve got to put in hard work, and we try and show them the ways to get to that next level because we’ve all been there.”

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Tre Mason named co-SEC Freshman of the Week Coleman McDowell Associate Sports Editor

Returning kickoffs for touchdowns is nothing new for freshman running back Tre Mason. In the season opener vs. Utah State, Mason did what he’s been doing his entire career with a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the second quarter. “Since seventh grade, I always have taken the opening kickoff back,” Mason said. “This past senior year, the first three games, I ran back three kicks for touch-

downs. And no one kicked it to me until the last game of the season, and I took that back for a touchdown.” For his efforts in the opening game, Mason was named co-SEC Freshman of the Week. “I was hungry, hungry to play,” Mason said. “I was anxious to get on the field to show everyone what I can do and what we can do as a team. “I know we have a lot of talent on this team and that we’re underrated. We’re going to be the underdog a lot,

but we’re just coming out to shock everyone.” For Mason, there is a difference between preparation and practice intensity at the college level, but whenever he touches the ball his goal remains the same: get the ball to the endzone. “Football is going to always be football,” Mason said. “I was excited to get my first carry. When I first got it, I was trying to break it for a touchdown. I always aim to score whenever I touch the ball. To

me, there’s no such thing as a short-yardage play; everything should lead to a touchdown. If it doesn’t, it should be a big play.” One of the best at making big plays is Mason’s favorite running back Chris Johnson of the Tennessee Titans. Mason notes that he wants to have his own style, but he loves with way Johnson plays the game. “Speed kills, and he’s got it all,” Mason said. “He’s got hands coming out of the backfield, he’s agile, he’s elusive, and everyone

knows he’s fast.” Before each game, Mason has one pregame ritual he never forgets. “I always call my family,” Mason said, “at least one family member no matter who it is. I try and call my parents. They always get me into my comfort zone. “Then I listen to my music. My music gets me in that mindset. It puts me in that mode where I’m hungry where I can just go out and fight.” Mason said he knows Auburn is the place for him

because he can go about his daily activities without any worries. “ Ever y on e h ere i s so nice and polite,” Mason said. “It’s no trouble on campus. That’s what I love most. I feel like I can get through my day without a hassle, without worrying about things.” Even though Mason is only playing in his third collegiate game this Saturday, he has already become a special teams asset for the Tigers—as long as teams continue to kick to him.

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The Toomer’s oaks have found new life on the canvas of Steven Malkoff. Malkoff was an Auburn student and a walk-on for the football team in 1987 after he was originally denied entrance to the University because of dyslexia. “I studied architecture here; I played football here,” Malkoff said. “But my real calling was to be an artist.” More commonly known as the “Tree Man,” Malkofff discovered his gift of drawing when he was in seventh grade. “I wanted to get into woodshop and work with wood,” Malkoff said. “But I procrastinated and turned my schedule in late, and they stuck me in art. It was my destiny. I was destined to be an artist.” Malkoff ’s love of trees began when he and his then-fiancee used to picnic under a particular tree, called the Ole Oak in Geneva, Ala. “I was a starving artist,” Malkoff said. “You go through a starving state in the arts. If you’re a writer, a musician, a singer or an artist, there’s always that time when you’re creating, but you’re really not being paid for it.” Malkoff drew the Ole Oak for his fiancee as a gift because he couldn’t afford to buy her something more. He said drawing that tree turned into a career, and he now draws trees all over the United States. “When I started doing the rendering of the tree, it kind of honed in on my calling,” Malkoff said. “I

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Steven Malkoff captures the oak trees at Toomer’s Corner before the poison took effect. knew I wanted to be an artist.” When Malkoff heard news of the poisoning of the Toomer’s oaks, he was devastated. “Everything on the Earth has its time, and unfortunately because of the poisoning of our trees, the time has been hurried along,” Malkoff said. “That’s actually what catapulted me into drawing our trees.” Malkoff said his phone was ringing off the hook with callers wanting him to draw the trees before they began to die.

“Everybody knows I’m an Auburn man,” Malkoff said. “So it made perfect sense that I should capture the image of our trees before they’re gone … I dropped everything, I grabbed my camera and headed to Auburn.” Though Malkoff has been drawing well-known trees for years, drawing the Toomer’s trees was more meaningful to him. “I’ve drawn some really famous trees,” Malkoff said. “I drew the tree that Walt Disney played on when he was a boy. I drew

the tree that overlooks Kennedy’s gravesite in Arlington. I drew a tree from Mount Vernon that George Washington planted. I drew all these trees as historic silent witnesses, living markers, but I had no real connection to them.” The poisoning of the trees was a wake-up call for Auburn, according to Malkoff. He said he thinks the crime showed the community that they take the trees and the great traditions here for granted, until they lose them, and then it is too late.

“I have a connection to these trees because they’re part of my childhood,” Malkoff said. “I think the reality of us losing our trees made us realize how important they are to us. It’s not just a tradition, it’s part of our college experience.” Malkoff said the rendering of the Toomer’s oaks took three months to draw, and the original is on a 32-by-40-inch illustration board. Malkoff uses only a No. 2 pencil for his artwork and some supplies from J&M Bookstore, where he’s been buying his art needs since he was an Auburn student. Malkoff does not use any color in his artwork. “I love black and white,” Malkoff said. “It gives it an antiquity instantly.” Typically, Malkoff does not include man-made structures in his artwork, but for the Toomer’s Corner trees, he made an exception, drawing the brick archway and stone eagles along with the oaks. “When I see the human element of it, and I see the Godmade part of it, together I see harmony,” Malkoff said. “And the curb is important because it’s Toomer’s Corner. It’s the historic trees.” Malkoff volunteers with the Auburn Raptor Center before every home football game, and his art is on display at the shows. To view the drawings, visit Tiger30.com. Malkoff welcomes anyone with an idea of a tree for him to draw to call him at 1-888410-3559. Malkoff draws many natural settings, but trees are his calling. “I’m not a tree hugger,” Malkoff said. “I’m a tree lover.”

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Ryan Doyle performs his gravity-defying parkour stunts on Auburn’s campus Friday.

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Ryan Doyle, a worldchampion free runner sponsored by Red Bull, showed off his daredevil moves— and learned a few—while here at Auburn. He demonstrated his movements and style of parkour Friday for the student-run parkour group at Auburn. Doyle started free running professionally when he was 18 years old. Doyle emphasizes that he never started, just never stopped, when he talks about the beginning of parkour in his life. His preferred definition of

parkour is his own. “Efficient movements to achieve a goal,” Doyle said. “I lived in a soccer-orientated area, so I got bored of that really easily, so you’re forced to find something else to do.” Originally from Liverpool, England, Doyle branched out and is now able to travel the world because of his talent. He has been named champion at the National Extreme Tricks in 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010. Doyle also appeared on MTV’s Ultimate Parkour Challenge, winning in the third episode as well as gaining recognition through YouTube. Doyle started out trying to find movements to incorporate into his free running. He looked into martial arts, gymnastics and even breakdancing. Doyle emphasizes the im-

portance of freedom in parkour, contrasting it with gymnastics and its structured movements. “My mission is to find out what the body can do when it’s not suppressed by what society says is socially acceptable behavior,” Doyle said. While traveling the world and meeting new people, Doyle learns new moves that many have been perfecting for years. When Doyle isn’t practicing free running, he likes to research various topics, insisting that keeping his mind sharp helps with his parkour. Doyle’s main interests include ancient history and philosophy, and he spent four years exploring different religions. Recently he has been most intrigued with astrol» See Running, B6

Alison Gopnik, professor of psychology at the University of California at Berkley and author of “The Philosophical Baby,” spoke Tuesday as a part of the Littleton-Franklin lecture on the psychological development of infants and young children. As a teenager, Gopnik read Plato and was so interested in his work, she decided to follow in his footsteps and study psychology. “I also remember thinking, ‘Why is it that there aren’t any babies that he talks about anywhere?’” Gopnik said. Gopnik is the oldest of six children. She was around babies all the time and always found them interesting. “You know, here were these great thinkers, and babies never occurred,” Gopnik said. “And they were asking things like, ‘How do we continue on after we die?’ Well, we have kids. That seems like an obvious thing. They’re not even mentioned.” Gerard Elfstrom, professor of philosophy and member of the LittletonFranklin Faculty Committee, said many people on campus would be interested in Gopnik’s research, particularly those in the psychology department and the department of family planning and childhood development. In the animal kingdom, Gopnik said the more intelligent the animal is, the longer it takes it to reach maturity, similar to human development.

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Alison Gopnik spoke Tuesday on baby psychology at the Science Center Auditorium.

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Usually what happens is the kids do something totally unexpected.” —Alison Gopnik Professor of psychology, the University of California at Berkley

“Some animals learn how to do one thing extremely well,” Gopnik said. “Other creatures aren’t able to do one particular thing very well, but we are very good at learning new things.” Gopnik said though some animals, like chickens, mature in a matter of weeks, they are not very

intelligent. In contrast, humans can be thrown into an environment and figure out how to survive. “While you’re learning, while you’re figuring out how to deal with this particular environment, you’re helpless,” Gopnik said. “Evolution’s way of solving that problem seems to be this protective period early in life when all we have to do is learn, and then a later period when we can take all the things we learned as children and put them to use to solve the problems we face as adults.” Gopnik and her colleagues formulate experiments designed to test » See Baby, B6

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ogy and action choreography. When Doyle is not free running or doing research, he spends his time teaching students at Airborne Entertainment, an academy dedicated to teaching teens ages 15 through 18 the art of parkour and mar-

The Auburn Plainsman tial arts. “Teaching is to learn twice,” Doyle said. He also makes sure to not teach his students to be exactly like him, emphasizing that a person’s parkour style can only come from within. “You can’t teach someone parkour, you can only help them,” Doyle said. Having broken his shin

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in two places and separated his collarbone, among other injuries, Doyle said he hopes to ease out of the parkour scene and into something less harmful to his body. He said he wants to break into the media industry where stunts would not be as harsh. Despite the pain and risk of injury, however, Doyle is

not leaving parkour behind just yet. Doyle is always trying to find places to perform that are completely different from previous stunt locations. Whether he’s somewhere in Europe, or here on Auburn’s campus, Doyle continues to make art by creating his own identity through movement.

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are really real to get them,” Gopnik said. Gopnik said many times, she conducts experiments that do not work or do not get results on the first trial. “Usually what happens is the kids do something totally unexpected that we never would have thought of, and we have to adjust,” Gopnik said. “When we do get effects, it means these kids are really engaged and interested.”

» From B5 and measure the way babies think, and that the number of children tested is usually small. “One thing about developmental psychology is, because we can’t go out and test everybody in the internal psych ward, which grown-up psychologists can do, we have to be pretty sure that our effects

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Local residents browse art gallery 478 Creative’s artwork in Big Blue Bagel Friday.

Art gallery photos capture audience Big Blue Bagel hosts art show for new local gallery Kate Jones Associate Intrigue Editor

Art gallery 478 Creative and Big Blue Bagel partnered Friday for the Arts, Bagels & Brew Bash. Located just past the post office on Opelika Road, 478 Creative produces original pieces of art for personal and commercial needs. Jenna Freed, artist and graduate student in industrial design, said she does a little bit of everything at 478 Creative. “I mainly work on our artwork, but I also prepare it and wrap it on the canvas,” Freed said. “There’s a few of us who work together, so we collaborate on everything we do.” The gallery creates its own pieces in addition to unique orders from customers, who can bring in photographs for 478 Creative to integrate into a work. “We had an aviation guy

come in with his group pictures, and we put them into the piece for him,” Freed said. The gallery does not limit its work to only canvas portraits and prints, however. “There’s a wide range of things,” Freed said. “We do marketing for people. We design logos and websites, also.” To market their artwork, 478 Creative has a partnership with Big Blue Bagel. “Our style of artwork is very vintage, an old-fashion kind of feel,” Freed said. “The Big Blue Bagel really suited that with the brick walls on the inside. So the artwork hanging in the Big Blue Bagel now is ours.” Freed said the collaboration is mutually beneficial for the two businesses. “They are advertising our stuff for them, and then we put anything that has to do with Big Blue Bagel on our stuff,” Freed said. Kevin Cash, assistant manager of Big Blue Bagel, said 478 Creative initially approached the shop to put artwork in the restaurant. “We were like, ‘Yeah, that would be great,’” Cash

said. “‘Bring us some customers and have some space to put your art.’” For the event, 478 Creative brought more of their artwork to the event, basically moving their art gallery to Big Blue Bagel for the night. Freed said anyone who came in received a sandwich and was able to see the artwork. Nicole Carter, senior in apparel merchandising, went to Big Blue Bagel to eat dinner and noticed the artwork while she was there. Carter said she liked the print of the scattered wine corks with local Auburn restaurants on each the most. “I liked how the photo was very Auburn, but in a subtle way,” Carter said. “It doesn’t scream Auburn at first glance.” The event had Blue Moon and Sweetwater beers on draft for 48 cents, the rounded dollar amount of 47.8 cents, which is a play on the galeries name. Later in the night, there were musical performances by The Band of Mothers and High Strung Dew Sippers.

Country singer and songwriter Adam Hood returned to his roots Sunday, performing at the War Eagle Supper Club in Auburn. Growing up in Opelika, Hood said he was always influenced by country music, but he had a slow start getting into the music business. After working 10 years surveying land and delivering flowers for his mother’s business, Hood got his big break in 2001 when music producer Pete Anderson watched him play a club in Little Rock, Ark. Hood then appeared on Ray Wylie Hubbard’s radio show in Gruene, Texas, and was heard by country singer Miranda Lambert. Lambert loved his music, insisted on meeting him and helped Hood advance his career by introducing him to some country music heavyweights. Hood has since released two albums and two EPs, and also signed with Carnival Music Publishing with Lambert’s help. “She’s the biggest cheerleader I got,” Hood said. Hood said country music has always been a part of his life. “The South is kind of the

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Country singer Adam Hood performs at the War Eagle Supper Club Sunday. Hood is an Opelika native. start of it all,” Hood said. “Southern music is American music.” Hood said one of his favorite places to perform is here, close to his roots. “I like being back home because it’s low maintenance,” Hood said. “I can bring whoever I want to play with and it feels like more of a gig than a show.” The locals are supportive when Hood comes back to play. “He’s like a country James Taylor,” said Daren Rasey, 1991 Auburn alumnus. “He’s folksy and fun.” Another fan had the same feelings about the local country singer. “His songwriting is really heartfelt,” said Auburn local Bryan Alldredge.

Hood’s most memorable show was one of his first out-of-town paid shows in Aiken, S.C. Hood and his band arrived at a cinder block building located in a trailer park and instantly questioned the legitimacy of the venue. Their suspicions were confirmed when, before they even went on stage, the bouncer was knocked out by a convict. Looking back, Hood has advice for those looking to get into the industry. “Don’t expect too much too fast,” Hood said. “Work on your craft. If you’re a guitar player, focus on that. Don’t be afraid to play original material. And finally, don’t worry how much it pays.”

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Canvas to replace Blackboard Rebecca Croomes Assistant Photo Editor

Rumors of Blackboard being phased out were confirmed when a blue icon with a white ‘C’ appeared in AU Access this fall. The Instructional Multimedia Group of the Office of Information Technology announced that Canvas from the company Instrucure will replace Blackboard by the end of next year. Kathy McClelland, manager of IMG, said the reason for the switch is the University’s licensing agreement with Blackboard expires in 2012. McClelland said Canvas is capable of doing everything Blackboard does and more.

Canvas and Blackboard are just two of several programs known as learning-management systems, which provide schools with the technology to manage course content online. The software utilizes Internet innovations which make sites like Twitter and Hulu popular and will help students learn to use it faster. While some may be opposed to the new system, many students are mostly apathetic to the system changes. Some, like Haley Steger, graduate student in math, don’t give it much attention. “I don’t use Blackboard except to post grades and

post the syllabus,” said Steger, who teaches a calculus class. She said she wasn’t aware of everything Canvas can do, but was planning on attending a training session for the software. Students are currently able to view Canvas through AU Access, but McClelland said only a limited number of classes are using the program this semester. The trial run will help IMG address any problems before the big switch. According to the IMG website, training and informational videos are available this semester, and the software will be available for faculty this spring.

Alex Sager / Associate Photo Editor

Eager students wait to order lunch at the new Panda Express in Foy Student Union.

New meal option added to Foy Bianca Seward Writer

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Campus dining has recently added Eastern cuisine to the student menu. Tiger Dining welcomed Asian-inspired restaurant Panda Express Sept. 6. Located in Foy Student Union, Panda Express offers many Western takes on traditional Chinese dishes, including orange chicken, Kobari beef and egg and spring rolls, among many other selections. The restaurant also features Wok Smart items, which contain 250 or fewer calories per serving. Two entrees and a side of friend rice or chow mein is priced at $5.99. “It’s definitely worth the expense,” said Braxton Tanner, junior in environmental design. “When restaurants with a reputable brand name come on campus they tend to be stronger than the other locations on campus to

eat.” The restaurant will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, closed Saturdays and open from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Panda Express is open five hours later than the other restaurants in Foy Student Union with the exception of Take Five, and it will be one of only two restaurants in Foy open Sundays. “I think the availability of the restaurant being open on Sundays will definitely help it stay on campus,” said Samuel Maddox, junior in architecture and interior architecture. “There are so many restaurants that come and go, but with the extended hours and the brand name, it has a stronger chance of staying here. I think it will be as popular and as strong as the Denny’s is to the Village.” The line for Foy’s newest addition grows quickly each day, twisting around the War Eagle Food Court

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and extending through the doors in the few minutes after classes let out. Some have developed a strategy to beat the wait. “I’ve got it down to a science,” said Kaelyn Wedgeworth, freshman in political science. “I try to get here by the 20 so people will be held up in class.” Students said they have been impressed by the speed of the Panda Express service. “Today was my first time eating there, and I was surprised by how fast the line moved and the efficiency of the workers,” said Anna Hender son, senior in exercise science. After a much-anticipated wait, Tiger Dining marketing is excited to have the restaurant finally open. “We are happy it is now open and available to students,” said Gina Groome, marketing manager of Tiger Dining. “We are also glad the students are enjoying it so much.”

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