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TABLE OF CONTENTS

COMMUNITY 7 | A LETTER FROM THE

8 | A LETTER FROM THE

AUBURN MAYOR

SGA PRESIDENT

Mary Margaret Turton welcomes news students to The Plains.

Ron Anders shares his favorite parts of Auburn with incoming students and parents.

19 | TIPS FOR LIVING IN

16 | THE AUBURN CITY

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Writer Jake Weese takes on on-campus living advice for all students new to dorm life in this column.

Learn more about the City of Auburn’s councilmembers and why they serve the community.

24 | A LETTER FROM THE BSU PRESIDENT Livia Colemon shares the mission of the Black Student Union and invites all students to join the ogranization.

30 | A GUIDE TO

ON-CAMPUS DINING

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12 | A TOUR OF AUBURN TRADITIONS

EXTRAS 10 | THE HISTORY OF CWE

Auburn is a school based off long traditions. Here is a self-guided tour to educate yourself on your new home’s important sites and the traditions that go along with them.

Take a look back at the history of the camp that you’re attending now.

There’s a lot of places to use those dining dollars. Check out where to get your grub on.

25 | ACRONYMS OF AUBURN

So many acronyms, so little time to acclimate. Here’s the guide to prepare you by fall.

42 | MEET YOUR SGA EXECUTIVES

The Student Government Association has nine executives officers. Go check them out so you’ll be prepared.

36 | CAFFEINE IN AUBURN

Coffee is a must. Our writer takes you through the coolest options around town.

SPORTS 22 | FOOTBALL CALENDAR 54 | BASKETBALL AFTER NBA DEADLINE

Auburn is a basketball school, too, now. Here’s next season’s player projections.

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16 | FOOTBALL BREAKOUT CANDIDATES Here is a list of the football players to keep an eye on this upcoming season. Offense, defense and special teams are explained for Auburn Tigers fans on this two-page spread with a look at the top players on each side of the ball.

46-49 | ALL ABOUT

CONSTRUCTION

There’s a lot of it. Here are two guides for on and off campus. Be sure to pay attention in case of road closures or longer commute times.

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The mission of your student-run newspaper By EDUARDO MEDINA Editor-in-chief

To all incoming students, we want to relay a message that you have been told, but is especially worthy of reiteration: Your voice matters. The articles we write, podcasts we produce, pictures we take, videos we edit, newspapers we publish — all of this has never been, and never will be, possible at The Plainsman without your voice. Success for us hinges on our pursuit, our effort, to be there to tell your story, investigate your grievances and listen. Failure will come when we don’t listen, when we disengage from the struggles and triumphs of our readers. Failure will come if we hear your voice and do nothing. But ignorance is not in our nature.

We respect your stories and your readership as much as we respect our adherence to the truth, and this mission is a priceless one. Your student fees don’t go toward us. Your tuition dollars do not finance us. We’re a team driven entirely by our love for this thing called journalism. And this thing called journalism is entirely dependent on you. Your praise, your critiques, your engagement — all of it is valued deeply and it’s necessary for our work. As you embark on this sometimes stressful, often joyous and hopefully challenging road, know that we, too, are right there every step of the way. We’ll be there telling you what you need to know on everything sports. We’ll be there contextualizing campus news, explaining the ins-and-outs of City Coun-

cil meetings, pointing you toward the caring, thoughtful, complicated people that comprise this town. We’ll be there when news breaks and you are afraid, curious, concerned. We’ll be there when the news is difficult to digest, but necessary; when the powerful need a check, when the corrupt, and all their vices, cast a shadow on your journey. We’ll be there when incredible people remind us why we love this place, when the trees are rolled and the band’s playing and all you see is blue and orange, and all you hear are people who know their voice matter — in games and everything else. We hope you’ll be there with us, too. We hope you’ll be there as we struggle and sometimes fail, as we celebrate and hopefully succeed. We hope you remem-

ber we are students who love this place and that all the articles we write, all the subjects we rigorously report, stem from this love. When we point to what’s wrong on this journey, it is because of our equitable love for both this place and the truth. The truth will sometimes point to shortcomings and failures. It’s our job to show you what those are, where they are, how it happened, why it happened. So as you prepare for your first year, we welcome you to tell us your stories, or work with us to tell the stories of others. We welcome you to be informed through our reporting, or inform others through yours. We welcome you. We welcome your voice. We can’t wait to listen.

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letter to the editor: advice from the university president By STEVEN LEATH

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As you begin your academic career at Auburn, we welcome you to the Auburn Family, one that includes many generations united by a unique bond only found here. The Auburn student experience is one of our crown jewels with great traditions like none other, from our magnificent eagles’ pregame flights and the cries of “War Eagle” to celebrations at Toomer’s Corner. Around campus, you’ll find a commitment to student learning that delivers an extraordinary educational experience inside the classroom and beyond. Students are Auburn’s number one priority as we educate and prepare you for life. Being around students is my favorite part of the job, and I particularly enjoy talking with students and learning about their views and aspirations. Auburn’s goal is to empower and inspire you to be the very best you can. Our students engage, influence and lead at extraordinarily high levels as they expand their minds, broaden their experiences and hone their capabilities through both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. While on the Plains (another great name for your new home), you will make lifetime friends, have great faculty mentors and learn of the spirit of the Auburn Creed that emphasizes a strong work ethic, sound character traits and high values. Auburn is steeped in both tradition and forward thinking that dates back to its founding in 1856 and becoming a land-grant institution in 1872. We continue those aspects today with pioneering research, life-changing outreach and innovative teaching programs that could not have been imagined by our predecessors. Our Mell Classroom Building at RBD Library is one of the top Engaged Active Student Learning facilities in the country, and, for physical fitness, our Recreation and Wellness Center provides a remarkable variety of activities. You’ll also want to drop by the Office of Student Involvement in the Student Center and learn about the more than 500 student organizations you might wish to join. In four short years, you will walk across the graduation stage prepared to embark upon your career and change the world. Your time here will be special. War Eagle!

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Auburn mayor welcomes new students By RON ANDERS

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Welcome to Auburn! We’re happy you’re here, whether you’re new to Auburn or a lifelong resident just starting your Auburn University journey. Either way, you made a conscious decision to spend your college years in Auburn, and we’re glad you did. You’re going to become very familiar with Au burn University’s beautiful campus and fa cilities. I hope you’ll also take time to explore the City of Auburn and get a taste of why Southern Living calls us one of the South’s best college towns and why MONEY Magazine has named us the best place to live in Alabama. Of course, Downtown Auburn is the thriving center of Auburn. It’s where campus and city meet and where we’ll join you to celebrate some of the great victories that we’ll experience in AU athletics this year. It’s where our community comes together for parades and block parties. And it’s where we meet our friends and family to shop and grab a bite to eat. We invite you to try the famous lemonade at Toomer’s Drugs as you explore all our downtown has to offer. Beyond the heart of Auburn, you’ll find plenty of other reasons to love this great community. Our schools are nationally recognized, and our many parks are the perfect places to relax, go for a jog or engage in some friendly competition. Our thriving business community continues to grow, consistently landing us on the Milken Institute’s annual list of the best performing small cities. If you live off-campus, you’ll find that the city offers great recycling services, both at the curb and at our recycling center on North Donahue Drive. You can get news and event information from the city by text or email by signing up at auburnalabama.org/enotifier, or following @CityofAuburnAL on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube. Find out where to vote, when to put out the trash and more by typing your address into the app at the bottom of our web page at auburnalabama.org. The City of Auburn works closely with the university to make Auburn the best it can be. Through partnerships in areas like athletics and economic development, you’ll find the university’s impact extends far beyond the resounding “War Eagle” you’ll hear throughout our town. I invite you to attend our City Council meetings which take place on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 141 N. Ross St.. You can also watch regular council meetings live @CityofAuburnAL on Facebook and YouTube. As Mayor, I want to be available to you and all Auburn residents. Please feel free email me at randers@auburnalabama.org or call my office at City Hall at (334) 501-7259 to leave me a voicemail or to set up a time for us to meet. Again, we’re glad you’re here and wish you the best of luck in your journey as an Auburn Tiger!

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letter to the editor: advice from the SGA president

War Eagle! Auburn University is a place of education and transformation; it is a family, and I am so excited to welcome its newest members. Your time at Auburn will be some of the best years of your life. You’ll learn more about the world and expand your impact on it. On behalf of the 2019-2020 Student Government Association, I want to welcome you to Auburn. I will share some advice I received at this time, along with some I wish I had received. Commit yourself to learning as much as you can, and take pride in the education that will prepare you for a lifetime of purpose. Expand your education past the classroom, as there are countless opportunities beyond your studies. Pursue your passions, and learn more about the callings of those around you. Engage with a diversity of ideas and individuals; this will yield the deepest understanding and friendship. Never allow yourself to be limited by others’ expectations, but always aim to improve yourself and your surroundings. Raise your hand for the tough job; a position doesn’t prove your worth, but it often proves worthwhile. Your time at Auburn will fly by– trust me. Make the most of every organization, course and conversation. SGA’s mission is “serving and promoting the individual student; unifying all that is Auburn.” We look forward to serving you and hope to get to know and encourage you throughout your Auburn journey. It is an honor and a joy to represent the student body,and I hope you will join SGA in our efforts for the betterment of Auburn by submitting feedbackthrough Auburn Answers, getting involved in your own unique wayand living out the Creed as a proud Auburn man or woman.

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e cwmeet CWE counselor Stacy Russell By HANNAH LESTER Staff Writer

Stacy Russell, junior in laboratory science, came to Auburn after a lifelong dream of attending the University of Florida. As it happens with many students, however, Auburn pulled Russell in, and he became a Tiger. “When I came to Auburn there was this sense of home,” Russell said. “And I came with my parents, so they could tell how much I loved it. So it was the vibe I got from Auburn as a place that moved my decision to come from Auburn.” The first thing Russell got involved with was SOS, Successfully Orienting Students, the program that allows transfer students to attend orientation. This summer, however, is his first time being a Camp War Eagle counselor. Every year, students attend an event called “callouts” that let them know if they will get the chance to serve as a CWE counselor. “Callouts, it made my heart race,” he said. “It’s probably one of my favorite memories I’ve had so far at Auburn. I was so nervous and stressed and there were so

many people. I had so many friends out there and I was just thinking like ‘oh my goodness, are they going to call my name?’” Russell said that as he prepares for the summer, he looks forward to meeting freshmen. He described his own Camp War Eagle experience as one that brought him his best friend, as well as one of his current roommates. “One of the big reasons I wanted to become a Camp War Eagle counselor was the experience I had at Camp War Eagle,” Russell said. “My counselor was amazing. They made me feel like super ready to come here to Auburn.” Coming from a high school of only 43 graduates in his class, Russell had an adjustment to make coming to Auburn. He said that while it may feel intimidating to enter a large University, he recommends putting yourself out there and being yourself. “I hope freshmen know that Auburn is an amazing place, and I hope they’re excited to have probably one of the best college experience possible because I’m definitely having that,” Russell said.

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Stacy Russell said he’s excited to help students find their place in Auburn.

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The history of

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Camp War Eagle By ABBY CUNNINGHAM Staff Writer

In the summer of 1994, Camp War Eagle started, but it is not the same orientation that campers see now. According to Mark Armstrong, the executive director of academic partnerships for the first year experience, the students were taken to a campground off campus and learned about Auburn’s history and traditions. This experience served as an optional and additional experience to the orientation already on campus. However, Auburn’s president at the time, William Muse, knew about Texas A&M’s orientation and decided to change Auburn’s. “Dr. Muse was instrumental in encouraging Auburn to develop something similar,” said Armstrong. “Once he went to the pilot program, though, he decided he wanted CWE to replace the existing orientation program, so planning for that started right away, and the first session of CWE on campus as Auburn’s orientation program launched in the summer of 1995.” Camp War Eagle had eight sessions during this time, with each session lasting three days. However, in 2011, the orientation changed from three days to two. Armstrong stated that the camp counselors had been around since the beginning. “We’ve always believed that our incoming students would best connect to the university by using other students to share information with them, so the camp counselor role has always been around,” Armstrong said. He added that there are “39 Camp Counselors for about

475-500 freshmen, and there are only 22 parent counselors for nearly 600 parents per session.” The elements of Camp War Eagle have stayed the same over the years, but registration is the only drastic change. Armstrong said that registering for classes is much easier now, but a couple of years ago it could take several hours. Currently, registration can take up to 15 minutes on the computer. Camp War Eagle has changed over the years to adapt to new needs from the campers and their parents, and they evaluate the feedback and data that they receive after each session in order to improve. “CWE changes a little bit every year. It might be hard to see if you’re not living it every day like our staff is, but no two years are the same,” Armstrong said. The overall goal of Camp War Eagle is to prepare the student and their family for Auburn and ease them into their new home. For Armstrong, his biggest goal for each student and parent is that they leave Camp War Eagle with more confidence and comfort in Auburn. “I want them to be comfortable that the decision to attend Auburn was the right one, and confident that success, however they define it, is attainable for them,” Armstrong said. “I know everyone doesn’t get excited about attending CWE, and that’s fine. But CWE is definitely one of those things that students will get out of it what they put into it. The opportunity is there for them to learn some things about their new home, to understand some of the resources they might need along the way and to connect with a couple of new people while they are on campus. It’s up to them to take advantage of the opportunity.”

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Located in the heart of campus, this $44 million facility will specifically address engineering students’ professional and academic needs, providing one of the most comprehensive, active-learning environments in the country. In cohesion with the college’s vision to provide the best student-centered engineering experience in America, the center will also create greater opportunities for collaboration among faculty members and fellow students, creating a sense of “home” within the engineering campus. • Design and Innovation Center • Professional Engineering Organizations • Engineering Academic Excellence Program Suite • Academic Advising Suite • Career Development and Corporate Relations Suite • Recruitment and Scholarship Suite • Tutoring and Learning Suite • Flexible Classrooms • 40+ Study Areas and Computer Clusters

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Self-guided tour of 1. Toomer’s Corner Toomer’s Corner is located at the intersection of College Street and Magnolia Avenue and houses one of Auburn’s most renowned traditions. The corner is named after Toomer’s Drugs, a drug store famous for its lemonade and its role in starting the tradition of rolling trees. Since the 1960s, the oak trees located near the corner have been rolled after every Auburn win, allowing fans to join together in celebration.

Toomer’s Corner

2. War Eagle mural Located just past J&M Bookstore is a popular place to take pictures — the “War Eagle” and “Go Tigers” murals. Whether it’s the announcement you will be attending Auburn, your Camp War Eagle group posing after the late night ice cream trip or graduation day, all Auburn student have their own version of a picture here.

The Seal

3. The Seal Be extra cautious as you see this next landmark; make sure to not step on the University’s seal as it can curse you with a myriad of worries. It is rumored that stepping on the seal can cause you to not graduate on time, prevent you from meeting your Auburn love or curse you with four generations of Alabama fans.

4. Haley Concourse Composed of over one million bricks, the Haley Concourse is the central walkway for students to get around campus. During the school year, the concourse is often filled with students, some passing through on their way to class and others advocating on behalf of their organizations and encouraging and informing others on how to get involved.

The Haley

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Auburn’s traditions 5. Cater Hall

Samford Hall

Home of the Honors college, Cater Hall is one of the University’s oldest buildings and named after former Dean Katherine Cooper Cater. Cater lawn, located in front of the building, is used for Family Friday events and other gatherings throughout the year, while the porch and back steps of the building are used for another one of Auburn’s traditions — callouts. It’s the official announcement and reading of the names of students accepted into a particular organization. It’s a long-standing Auburn ritual that takes place on the steps of Cater.

6. The Lathe

The Lathe is placed right between Langdon and Samford Hall, subtly covered by trees and likely unseen unless on foot. This Civil War tool was once used to make cannons and is now remembered for another purpose. Legend has it that if an Auburn man kisses a woman in front of the Lathe at midnight and it does not move, she is a true Auburn woman.

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7. Samford Hall

Cater Hall

One of the University’s tallest and most picturesque buildings, Samford Hall is a staple of Auburn University. Included within the University’s logo and incorporated into most Auburn-themed merchandise, Samford Hall resides on the end of Samford Lawn touching Thach Avenue. Now housing the Office of the President, the building used to serve as the University’s main classroom building and housd the library when the institution was the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. The building contains a clocktower with a bell that chimes on the hour in addition to playing the University’s fight song every day at noon.

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taco-concept restaurant coming to campus By STEPHEN LANZI Summer Editor

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The menu of AU India in Terrell Hall on May 14, 2019, in Auburn, Ala.

Campus dining is incorporating student feedback into on-campus dining options, and students will have a taco-concept restaurant on campus in the fall. The restaurant, which does not yet have a name, will replace AU India in Terrell Dining Hall. Gwen Ward, administrative assistant for campus dining, said AU India wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t getting a lot of business, and campus dining received a lot of requests from students to have an on-campus stop for tacos. Tacos, nachos, chips, salsa and guacamole will all be on the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu. The menu is still being compiled but Ward said if students express a desire for queso or other items, campus dining will make it happen. Ward said the restaurant is scheduled to be open and ready when students are back on campus for the start of the fall 2019 semester.

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Transportation Services WEB: auburn.edu/Parking PHONE:(334)844-4143 E-MAIL: parking@auburn.edu

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All vehicles, including bicycles and motorcycles, that park on AU campus must be registered with the Parking Services office. Registration for student parking permissions opens in early July and closes the Friday before classes begin. Specific dates and times for registration will be sent via e-mail, so keep a close check on your Tigermail. There is very limited parking on campus. Parking Services provides a number of alternative modes of transportation including bike share, and ride share programs. Be sure to check out our website and social media accounts for more information. Parking zones are enforced Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. and residence parking zones are enforced 24/7. Auburn University Parking Services is paperless! We use license plate recognition to verify parking lot eligibility and we issue E-citations (emailed citations) if you are found in violation.

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WEB: auburn.edu/Transit PHONE: (334)844-4757 E-MAIL: tigertransit@auburn.edu

Regular daytime line operates Monday-Friday 7 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 p.m. (Fall/Spring) and 7 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 p.m. (Summer). jAUnt is a door-to-door golf cart service provided by Tiger Transit and is available for students with a disability or medical condition that makes it difficult to travel and access locations within the central areas of campus. All buses seat 34 passengers and if needed, an additional 10 passengers can stand. In addition to each bus being wheelchair accessible, passengers whom like to cycle can attach their bicycles onto the racks fitted on the front of each bus. There is limited parking on campus so save yourself the hassle of searching for parking space -join us on a Tiger Transit bus to and from class! Download the TransLĹ?c Rider app to see where the buses are and follow us on our social media accounts to see announcements. Please note hours of enforcement and transit operations are subject to change. For up-to-date information please check our websites or contact our offices.

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meet the city council Mayor Ron Anders

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Profession: Director of Special Projects for Tailgate Guys Public Service Experience: Previous City Council member and now Mayor-6 years “Auburn students are a very important part of our community therefore its my goal for the municipal government of the City of Auburn to represent all of Auburn’s residents. Auburn students are welcome at city meetings. I encourage students to get involved in the organizations of this community and help us continue to make Auburn a great place to live, retire, work, and attend college.”

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Profession: Administrative Assistant for the Associate Director of Facilities Services at Tuskegee University Public Service Experience: first position in public service

Connie Fitch Taylor previously told The Plainsman that her experience with interacting with councilmembers, county commissioner and state representatives has given her a understanding of City Government. She said that the citizens of Auburn need good representation on the Council.

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Profession: self-employed video producer and photographer Public Service Experience: first position in public service

“Students are active members in our community that shape Auburn both economically and socially. I want students to be engaged in our local community. Many of the issues decided by our council have a large impact on students. One of the reasons I ran for office was that there were not any young people representing Auburn on council. I am the youngest person serving city council, 33, and I would love to see our students become more involved in our local government.”

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Profession: Fire Inspector for the City of Opelika Public Service Experience: worked as a police dispatcher in Chicago and Opelika then began work with Opelika Fire Department in 2005

“It is the City Council’s responsibility to represent the views of all citizens; students included. Since my Ward (Ward 6) includes much of AU’s campus, I feel an extra commitment to establishing meaningful relationships with students, staff, and faculty. I am a firm believer in the synergistic possibilities between the City and the University, evidenced in collaborative efforts such as Auburn Research Park; and students are a vital component of all such endeavors.”

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The Auburn City Council is made up of nine members including the mayor. The city is divided into eight wards, which each have a represenative on the Council. The current Council was installed in November 2018. The members all serve a four year term and there are no term limits. The Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month. At each meeting there are two opportunities for community input. The first is before the Council begins voting on the business of the night’s meeting, and the second is after the Council has voted on all business of the night. Any resident, including students, are allowed to speak during these times or if the Council opens a public hearing. When the mayor opens the floor for public comment, residents just need to approach the podium in front of the Council and state their address. Then they can make their comments. Comments are limited in time. The mayor will state the time limit before opening the floor, and there is a timer in front of the citizen podium.

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“ I believe our role on Council is to serve the people of Auburn by making sound, fiscal decisions that provide resources for a healthy, vibrant quality of life. The Auburn people include students, visitors, and citizens. We communicate on a regular basis to continually understand the needs of the student body and determine ways to partner in an effort to meet their needs. The student body is critical to Auburn’s success. They hold the vision for the future and we have an obligation to learn from them.”

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Profession: Mortgage Loan Originator for Auburn Bank Public Service Experience: first position in public service Jay Hovey prevously told The Plainsman that his interest in serving was fostered by different role models in college and throughout his career. He said they encouraged him to find a way to give back to his community.

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Profession: Administrative Assistant for the Associate Director of Facilities Services at Tuskegee University Public Service Experience: first position in public service

“Safety is a huge issue for me. I think we need to promote policies that promote safety and making sure that Auburn stays safe.”

“The university and its students are the lifeblood of our community. The council needs to ensure the city is a welcoming and safe place for students to live, shop and play. The city, alumni, the faculty and students are all part of the Auburn Family.”

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Mayor Pro Tem Beth Witten Profession: Founder and President of Blue Turtle Creative, an event management and marketing firm Public Service Experience: Member of City Council since 2014

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Profession: Retired Army Colonel, 26 years Public Service Experience: first position in public service

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“Number one purpose is to ensure that our public safety department provides a safe and secure environment for all our students. Secondly to provide a voice for students, reassuring them of their importance to the city of Auburn.”

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A decorated dorm in Little Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 in Auburn, Ala.

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taking dorm decor to the next level

By KAYLA KELLY Staff Writer

Whether students are moving on-campus for the first time or the last, the idea of creating a space that feels like their home away from home is important and vital. “I think [Dorm Decor] changed the way people think about a dorm room. Going off to college brings an array of new experiences, specifically the fact that you’re away from home for the first time in your life. Creating an escape that will provide comforts similar to the ones you’d find in your home is exactly why we’re here,” said Jackie Roessler, marketing director at Dorm Decor. Dorm Decor, a Birmingham

company, creates and ships items that many Auburn students are happy to have featured in their cozy new nook. Alison Gorrie and Katie Phillips were preparing to send their daughters off to college and began to experience the perils of dorm room designing. Gorrie had a desk and bed cubby made for her daughter and later sent the plans to Phillips, who brought the designs to her son. Her son built the cubbies for his sister and realized it was a brilliant idea to start making more and selling them online. For several years, Phillips and her son built and ran an online business selling dorm room cubbies. In 2014, pictures of the cubbies had blew up overnight on the

social media platform, Pinterest. However, Phillip’s son was in college and had different interests. But Phillips and Gorrie realized that there was a need for a larger market for college bedding that was not easily purchasable online. Thus, Dorm Decor was born. With a main slogan of “Refined Campus Living,” the team at Dorm Decor wants to be able to give every college student the chance to design the dorm room that they have always wanted. “When a dorm room is decorated and carefully planned out, it can truly offer you that cozy haven when you’ve had a rough day of tests or a stressful day of studying,” said Roessler. What began as a company to

sell just bed and desk cubbies now sells furniture, headboards, pillows, bedding, shelving, chairs, lamps, rugs, art and more. Dorm Decor is entering their fifth year, with Auburn as a large part of their customer base, said Roessler. For the past couple of years, they have designed all of the dorm rooms shown during campus tours. With a showroom located right in downtown Birmingham, students can easily stop by on their way to or from Camp War Eagle. “If you live far away and can’t make it to our showroom, you can book a FaceTime Consultation and one of our showroom specialists will help you design your dorm from the comfort of your

own home,” said Roessler. “We can even send students fabric swatches so they can match their bedding to any pieces they might already have at home, or if they simply want to make sure the look they designed with us goes together perfectly.” With a wide variety of color options, decor designs, and ranging prices, the possibilities of artfully creating a dorm room are now endless with the help of Dorm Decor. “We love serving the members of this university and look forward to events like Camp War Eagle every year,” said Roessler. “Going off to college is such a happy and exciting time in life and we are so thankful that we are able to assist and share that experience with Auburn students.”

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tips from a current dorm resident By JAKE WEESE Staff Writer

Hey, incoming Auburn freshmen, at the time of writing this, I live in Duncan Hall at the Hill. Here are some tips that I have taken away from my time in the dorm this past year and I hope you will find them helpful for the upcoming fall semester:

1. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED First and foremost, living in a dorm is a unique experience. By the end of it, you may not even like it or love it, and that’s okay. I can guarantee you that you will walk away with some interesting stories. I never thought I would be standing outside in the parking lot at 2:30 a.m., waiting for the fire department to come because someone decided to cook mac and cheese without water. Don’t worry, the dorm was perfectly fine, but we all made sure to tease the poor guy. The dorm experience won’t be nonstop action, but do ex-

pect some random stuff like that to occur throughout the year. When you think about it toward the end of the year, you’ll appreciate those moments.

2. KEEP THE EXHAUST FAN ON The bathroom will have one switch on the wall which turns on the exhaust fan and the lights, and since you are not paying for utilities, I recommend keeping it on all the time or for a majority of the time. For many of the dorms, you will have four people, including yourself, sharing one bathroom. Once the shower starts warming up, the bathroom will get moist and turn into a personal sauna. Keeping the exhaust fan on will help a lot in making sure you don’t walk into a sauna every time you need to use the bathroom.

3. USE LOBBY LOUNGE Most of the dorms in the Hill have this, and it is a great way to meet people. The lobby lounge is exactly like what it

sounds like; it’s a room right next to the entrance of the dorm with a TV and a couple of chairs and couches. At the start of the semester, instead of just watching a TV show or sporting event that you like in the comfort of your room, try watching it in the lobby lounge. I met a ton of my friends from my dorm by watching NFL games down in the lobby. Even if a lot of people don’t flock to watch TV in the lobby at first, don’t stress about it. The great thing about it being so close to the front door is that even if people aren’t stopping to watch, they will stop and say hi, or at least stop and see what you are watching. You might not become best friends with the person, but you will be able to recognize people. These are just some tips from me on things that I thought were useful from my time in the dorm. You may find these things helpful or you may not and that’s okay. The dorm experience is a learning process as it’s typically most people’s first time on their own. You may love it or be ready to leave after a week, but, looking back, it will be the first of many unique Auburn experiences.

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where and how to do laundry on campus By ABIGAIL MURPHY Staff Writer

When coming to college, there can be confusion about not just how the laundry system works, but also where to do laundry. Property Management said although there are 32 different residence halls, the laundry differs between the five residence communities: Cambridge, The Hill, The Quad, South Donahue and The Village. Cambridge has one residence hall and the laundry room is located on the first floor next to the mailroom. The Hill does have at least one washer and dryer for each residence hall in the basement, except Leischuck Hall and Hall M have them on the second floor. Most, however, are in the main laundry facility, Terrell Hall. The Quad has its laundry facility in The Quad Center in between upper and lower Quad, according to Property Management. However, the honors hall, Broun, has its washers and dryers in the basement. South Donahue has its own washers and dryers in each suite and therefore does not have a laundry room. The Village has a laundry room in each of the residence halls on the first floor. For all the communities, it costs $1.25 to do a load for the washer and an additional $1.25 to do a load for the dryer. The only community that does not have these prices is South Donahue, which does not have to pay for its laundry.

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What is WE.AUBURN? Imagine a map where each time a red dot appears, it represents a moment when someone chooses to use their words, choices, or behaviors contribute to power-based personal violence like sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking. Now imagine there are green dots on that map. A green dot appears on our campus every moment bystanders use their words, choices, and behaviors to prevent red dots from occurring or communicate intolerance of violence in our community.

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Checking in directly with the person being harmed, asking “Are you okay?” or confronting the individual doing harm and asking them to stop. Getting other bystanders involved by asking friends, an RA, coach, professor, staff member, law enforcement, or other trusted person to help out when you see a red dot situation occurring. Instead of addressing the situation directly or even outright acknowledging it, use a distraction that will defuse the tension and create calm in the moment.

1. Violence isn’t tolerated. 2. Everyone is expected to do their part. A proactive green dot can be done by posting on social media, wearing a WE.auburn t-shirt, telling a friend about being an active bystander, or attending a Green Dot event on campus are all ways to practice proactive green dots.

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letter to the editor: a welcome from the BSU president Livia Colemon Black Student Union President

Hello, incoming students, and welcome to The Plains. I hope you guys are super excited for the new journey that awaits you! You all have done amazing things, whether scholastic or in your community, to get here, and I urge you to keep it going while you are here at Auburn. Auburn can seem like a huge place, but you can always find the people that will help you grow and cultivate a better you. You will have lots of fun, cry and think about dropping out a million times, but always remember that you can do this! You are not alone, and most people on campus will be willing to help if you just ask. One of those organizations that strive to give you a community is Black Student Union. We host a weekly general assembly, as well as events throughout the week to give you a look into other cultures or traditions that you may not be used to. Much like other organizations on campus, BSU will put you around people who are interested in learning more about those that may not look like them or come from the same background. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s through our annual Soul Food Bazaar, where we introduce the culture and amazing meals that come with soul food, our Jazz and Poetry night that showcases wonderful music and talent, or our general assembly on what it means to be an ally to marginalized communities, BSU would love to be your family away from home. Be on the lookout for our programs this upcoming year or our general assembly every Monday at 5 p.m.. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see you, and War Eagle!

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An on-campus group whose leaders are elected to represent the student body to the administration and to the community.

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hacks to survive freshman year By MIRANDA SHAFFER Staff Writer

When coming to Auburn’s campus for the first time, things can be overwhelming to say the least. To make things less stressful for all incoming Auburn Tigers, here are some helpful life hacks to help students better navigate their way through their first year. Football game days in Auburn as a student are a whole new experience, and being able to scream War Eagle from the student section is something students definitely don’t want to miss. The one unfortunate, unavoidable and negative aspect to game days is the traffic. If you want a good seat in the student section, it is imperative to get there at least two hours before kickoff. Make sure you leave even earlier if you live outside walking distance from the stadium because parking on game day is a living nightmare. When classes begin, people will flood the Haley Center Auburn Bookstore. If you choose to get your books from there, try getting used copies. Books from any bookstore — on or off campus — which includes Anders and J&M, can be pricey. And if there’s no time, ordering them online will most likely be the cheapest and most convenient option. The Haley concourse is one of the busiest places on campus. The foot traffic is heavy, and students can always expect dozens of booths set up with people trying to give them something or tell them about an upcoming event or organization.

While this is a great place to talk to people about getting involved, there are times when students wish to avoid all the chaos. If you aren’t in the mood for talking, or are late to class, walk through the bottom floor of the student center and through the bottom floor of the Haley Center to bypass the concourse entirely. For students living off campus without a vehicle, or not wanting to deal with the horrendous parking situation on campus, the Tiger Transit buses are for you. The Transit travels all over campus and the surrounding area, but you might be wondering how you know when the buses are coming. Thankfully, there is an app for that called Rider. Rider tells you what time the buses will arrive, how full they are, if there are any delays and how far away your closest stop is. Campus has a variety of great food options, but the lines for food can be awful, especially Chik-fil-A and Starbucks. If you only have a short break between classes to grab a bite to eat, or just don’t feel like waiting in an obnoxiously long line, you should get Tapingo. Tapingo is an app that allows you to order food ahead of time and notifies you when it’s time for pickup. It also estimates how long it will take to make your order, so you can plan out when to get there and when to order. Campus life can be confusing for first timers, but hopefully these tips make the first year at Auburn less stressful.

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tips on gearing up for gameday By BEN KEY Staff Writer

It’s gameday on The Plains. Every member of the Auburn Family is clad in orange and blue from head to toe. Some wear brand-new gear; others have been wearing the same shirt to game day for 30 years. Some have just joined the family and have no orange and blue. Luckily, both campus and the surrounding area have plenty of places to get the latest gear. For on campus shopping, the go-to is usually the Haley Center Bookstore. Half of the bookstore is dedicated to merchandise, while the other half contains all the course essentials for a student. Another great place to check on campus is the Auburn Team Shop located in Auburn Arena. Both places have enough gear to last the whole sea-

son and look like an official Auburn Tiger all the time. As for off campus, the list goes on and on. Located near the legendary Toomer’s Corner, fans can find the J&M Bookstore just across from the trees of Samford Lawn. A little further down South College Street is another J&M Bookstore. This one, however, is two stories and has even more Auburn gear to choose from. The bookstores are a few of the only stores labeled as official Auburn merchandise retailers. Almost every store in Auburn and Opelika, however, has some sort of Auburn gear for fans of all ages. Anywhere on The Plains or off has everything needed to gear up like the Tigers. So grab that bold orange shirt. Pick out those navy blue sunglasses. Put on those tiger-striped socks, because it’ll be gameday soon, and the stadium will be a bright, orange sea of screaming fans.

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Summer and Fall Calendars Cheat Sheet 2019 Summer Semester May 16: Classes Begin May 27: No class, Memorial Day June 20-22: No class July 4: No class, 4th of July July 26: Classes end July 31-Aug 2: Exams Aug. 3: Commencement

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Mini-Semester 1 May 16: Classes Begin May 27: No class, Memorial Day June 19: Classes End June 21-22: Exams

May 20-22: Drop Course Penalty Days Drop with only $100 fee May 22: Last day to drop with no grade June 3 Last Withdraw Day. W assigned

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2019 Fall Semester Aug. 19: Classes Begin Aug. 26-Sept. 9: Drop Course Penalty Days Drop with only $100 fee Sept. 2: Labor Day Sept. 9: 15th Class Day Last day to drop from course with no grade assignment Last day for potential tuition refund for dropped classes Oct. 8: Mid-Semester - 36th Class Day Oct. 10-11: No class, Fall Break Oct. 17: 41st Class Day Student deadline for request to move finals Nov. 1: Last Day to Withdraw Last day to withdraw from course with no grade penalty. “W” assigned if dropped. Nov. 25-29: No Class, Thanksgiving Break Dec. 6: Classes End Dec. 7-8: Study/Reading Days Dec. 9-13: Final Exam Period Dec 14: Commencement

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a guide to on-campus dining By STEPHANIE TUNNELL Staff Writer

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Auburn University offers a variety of on-campus dining options. These options can be purchased using money that has been allocated to your TigerCard. The University offers dining hall style options, quick counter service, grab and go and food trucks. No matter where you live on campus, there is a dining option for you. Wellness Kitchen, located off South Donahue, is the famed dining hall on Auburn’s campus offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Foy Commons Dining, located in Foy Hall behind Samford and Village Dining in the Village, also serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Check online or the Tiger Nutrition app for menus that change each day. The quick counter service ranges from Indian to pizza to salads. For a quick study break, be sure to stop by Panera in RBD or Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagel in Haley Center. Chick-Fil-A, Starbucks, Salad Works, Au Bon Pain, Olilo and Steak and Shake can be found in the Student Center. An additional Starbucks can be found in Lowder Hall.

In addition to Foy Commons Dining in Foy Hall, Panda Express, Prevail Coffee and Chicken Salad Chick are also located there. Toro Sushi, Tiger Zone, Sandwich Shack and 844 Burger are located in The Village. AU India, Boba Tea, Kick 6 Café, Oath Pizza, One Second Salads and Rye of the Tiger are all located in Terrell Hall. Fresh from the Plains and AU Smokehouse are located in Lupton Hall, in the lower quad. Drawing Board Café is located in Dudley Hall. There are five War Eagle Supply Companies situated across campus in the Student Center, South Donahue, the School of Nursing, Terrel Hall and The Village offering candy, snacks and quick lunches. These grab and go style convenience stores are also known as C-Stores. Found across campus, the food trucks are easily accessible for a quick lunch in between class. The trucks include Amsterdam Café, Chick-Fil-A, Chick in a Box, Crepe Myrtle Café, Firetruck Bar-B-Que, Hibachi, Noodle Fun, Philly Connection, Starbucks and University Donut Company. The location of these food trucks changes frequently on campus. Check online at Auburn.CampusDish.com/en for hours, menus and more information. Also, follow @AUTigerDining on social media to stay up to date on food truck locations.

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new students, welcome to The Plains By NATALIE BECKERINK Lifestyle Editor

Most of the time when people say “I feel you,” they really don’t “feel you,” but trust when I say that I know what it feels like to be in your shoes. Over two years ago I attended Camp War Eagle as a bright-eyed 18-year-old, excited for all that college had to offer. I’ll never forget checking into Plainsman Hall for my one-night stay. I’ll never forget walking around campus through the heat and humidity, hearing the cheers for the first time in Jordan-Hare or feeling the anxiety the minute before registration opened up. Most importantly, though, I’ll never forget the feeling of finding a new home four hours away from the place I had been calling home for five years at that point. I hadn’t even had my first class and I already knew that I would be falling in love with Auburn. There’s really something special about being a part of the Auburn Family. I’m not even talking about game days, rolling Toomers or attending callouts, though

those are all amazing experiences. It’s honestly the normal, average days that mean the most. Walking down Haley Concourse to class, saying hi to your friends, getting nuggets at Chik-fil-A, etc. Something about this school just makes you feel warm and comfortable every day you’re here. The environment is beautiful, and the people you meet in this town will become your friends forever. Yes, there are difficult times, too. School can be challenging, and sometimes you’ll get into disagreements, but at the end of the day, just remembering where you are will put you at ease. I also personally think that if you stare at Samford Hall long enough, you’ll have the answers to life, too. Whatever method works best for you. Right now everything is new and scary, but I promise a year from now you’ll look back at the person you are now and not recognize him or her. Going to school at Auburn gives you so many opportunities to grow and change into the person you’re meant to be. Seize every opportunity, take too many pictures and fall in love with this amazing town.

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When speaking to a college student, chances are the subject of being stressed, tired and busy will come up, followed by what ameliorates this state of being. The ultimate answer: caffeine. College students sing the praises of caffeinated beverages, with coffee being the most popular. The Student Center is in the center of campus, so it is, of course, the center for caffeine distribution. In the basement, War Eagle Supply Co. has everything from cold coffee to caffeinated chocolate bars. Au Bon Pain is an underrated and economical favorite for many. On the second floor of the Student Center, Chick-fil-A is prepared to meet caffeine needs across all seasons, serving up hot coffees. Starbucks is another popular location, leading many students to pass through in search of a way to make it through their morning classes without taking a nap. If the line in the Student Center is too long, Lowder Business Building is home to a Starbucks, as well. Starbucks also has alternative beverages for those less fond of traditional coffee, such as frozen coffee, teas and refreshing acai drinks. “I like mocha frappuccinos from Starbucks because I don’t really like coffee and it’s basically a milkshake,” said Alexandra Williams, Auburn graduate. Next stop on campus is the notorious Haley Center. Navigating this building is a famous challenge for Auburn students. Caribou Coffee, which is on the ground floor of Haley, has enough caffeine to help anyone

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rise to the challenge. “I love the Caramel Caribou Cooler because it’s like drinking a coffee smoothie,” said Elizabeth Henslee, senior in business analytics. For those frantically scanning the room for a quick fix in between classes, vending machines are rife in every building. These treasure troves of caffeine, which accept dining dollars, contain anything needed for a quick dose of caffeine between classes with sodas, cold teas and cold coffees all coming in highly caffeinated. In Foy Hall, Prevail serves up unique roasts and choice lattes. Kyra Moyer, an Auburn graduate, stated that her favorite drink is the “hvr,” or honey vanilla raspberry latte. For students looking for an adventure, Auburn also has plenty of coffee shops in walking distance off campus. The Bean is the place to go for a retro atmosphere and a homey feel. “They have great lattes and their cinnamon buns are to die for,” said Alisa Mobley, senior in biomedical sciences. Mama Mocha’s is another popular choice for students looking for a place to study. They source and roast their own beans, making their own specialty blends. “I legit just order black coffee all the time,” said William Mckinney, Auburn graduate.

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students who need their fix at all hours. Tea is also a popular option at Mama Mocha’s. Moyer recommends the lemon libation, which is tea and steamed lemonade. No matter where students go, the Auburn community has caffeine options to give everyone their fix.

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a look into the legends By Tim Nail Staff Writer

In the over century-and-a-half since Auburn University took root as Alabama’s first land-grant institution, it has garnered dozens of myths about sights around campus and footnotes from its history. In his own extensive time at the University, Dale Coleman, associate professor of animal sciences in the College of Agriculture, has become somewhat of an eminent figure for his knowledge on the tales surrounding Auburn and demystifying their background. “Legends come and go as generations of students come and go,” Coleman said. “Those that remain over time become our traditions.” Among the most discussed is the seal that stands before Langdon Hall. Most students are careful to avoid stepping on it for its rumored to “curse” those that tread on it. The curse involves not being able to graduate in four years, your children going to the University of Alabama and not finding the love of your life at Auburn. “I believe the legend about not walking on [the seal] was just a made-up ploy to keep it from getting worn down by pedestrian traffic,” Coleman said. “It had its own legend even before the concrete for its base was cured.” Today’s seal located on the northeast part of campus was added in 1999, but before its installation the legend found its origins in a petrified tree stump that occupied space in another busy area of the University. Coleman highlights this as one such legend that has since faded into the past and is unfamiliar to most present-day students and faculty.

The Civil War lathe located beside Samford Hall is an additional well-known landmark that students and visitors pass by daily. Word has it that if an Auburn man dates an Auburn woman, he can bring her to the machine at midnight and kiss her to determine whether she is faithful based on whether the wheel of the lathe moves. “The lathe has a plaque on it describing how it came to be located at Auburn,” Coleman said. “Who knows how the legend of the lathe started, but many college campuses have similar legends related to the virtues of their coeds.” The University was a largely agricultural and mechanical college in the early years of its founding, giving it the nickname of the “cow college” from rival institutions. Auburn has now, however, reformed the name to be endearing, with shops in the heart of the city selling merchandise bearing the phrase. Coleman cited Colorado State University, West Virginia University and Ohio State University — which is where he and his wife received degrees — as other centers of higher education that have received similar monikers due to their land-grant status. “I find it humorous when unenlightened people think the tag ‘cow college’ is a putdown,” he said. “It’s actually part of Auburn’s proud heritage as one of the United States’s original land-grant institutions.” Auburn celebrated this pride in 1979 when the student body overwhelmingly voted Bessie the Cow as that year’s Miss Auburn. The victory’s 40th anniversary came this year on April 12, with an article in The Plainsman honoring the occasion. It was a pair of Plainsman writers that

concocted the very scheme, becoming a small joke to a legitimate campaign that caught the eyes of national news. Before the greater development and expansion of the University, cows were a staple to students on a regular basis. They can be seen throughout historical pictures of some of its classic buildings, Coleman said. “It’s fairly easy to find black and white photos from the 1920s of cows grazing on grass around Comer Hall on Ag Hill,” he said. One of the more recent former traditions lies in the now permanent tiger paw made from brick on the intersection of College Street and Magnolia Avenue at Toomer’s Corner. Until 2014, the print was only painted on the road, meaning the high number of vehicles that passed over it caused it to become erased with enough time. “College Street used to also be Alabama State Highway 147,” Coleman said. “So, every fall when the students wanted to freshen up the paint on the paw, they had to get permission from the Alabama State Highway Department to close the street long enough to get it painted, which meant rerouting considerable through-town traffic —even at night.” While Coleman sees the fun in having legends abound on Auburn’s illustrious campus, he also recognizes the silliness in some of them. “When the SGA redesigned and reintroduced the Auburn class ring a few years back, they totally fabricated a new, flamboyant legend for it to give it some mystery and panache in the hope that more students would purchase it if it had a legend associated with it,” he said.

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Another A-Day has come and gone, and with that comes new candidates for rising stars and breakout players. Those players might become clear in spring with A-Day, or they may develop through the season. At the last A-Day, JaTarvious Whitlow started to separate himself as the starting running back, while players such as Anthony Schwartz, Seth Williams, Shaun Shivers, Smoke Monday and Christian Tutt developed as play makers during the season. Now the question turns to who will have breakout seasons this year.

Joiner came in as an odd specimen, listed as a running back, standing at 6-foot-3 and 218 pounds. This could be the year Joiner shows how imposing of an athlete he is by playing multiple positions. He has played running back, receiver and tight end so far this spring. Joiner has also been seen in two running back formation with Whitlow and Kam Martin.

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Williams is making a case to be Auburn’s hidden gem of the 2019 class. Auburn jumped on him right as he became a three-star, and every big program offered when he became a four-star. He chose Auburn because it saw potential before the rating. Williams has impressed his team as a physical runner at 5-foot-10 and 216 pounds. He is also extremely fast and has a great burst of speed that you do not always see in bigger backs. Williams has also been working at kick return. Williams has a good first go at A-Day, recording nine carries for 56 yards a run of 29 yards.

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The newly elected SGA executive officers have laid the groundwork for the upcoming year and named the rest of their executive team. This year, the elected SGA officers broke from tradition and had an open-application process for the rest of the positions as opposed to closed selection and interview process of past years. “I’m so excited about the experience and the diversity of perspectives that we’re adding to the executive team this year,” said SGA president elect Mary Margaret Turton. “Our open-application process really did produce a team where every member now has a vision and shares a passion to really enhance the student experience.” In the first year of the open-application process, there were 18 applicants for the six executive positions. After a series of interviews, the SGA president, vice president and treasurer selected the rest of their team. Each of the members of the executive team have had previous experience with SGA, and at least two members, Wilbanks and Satterfield, were a part of Turton’s campaign team. Kramer, senior in political science, is the outgoing EVP of outreach, and he has previously served as a senator for the College of

Liberal Arts. He is now going to serve as chief of staff. “Kramer’s skillset will be valuable in keeping the executive team on track with our goals, improve the efficiency of the transition period and will be the ultimate connector between all members of SGA,” Turton said. Dobbs, junior in supply-chain management, is an outgoing SGA at-large senator, and she has previously served as the director of Hey Day. She is the new executive secretary. “Dobbs’ talent for encouraging collaboration and developing excitement among diverse groups will allow her to foster strong relationships and accountability within SGA,” Turton said. WIlbanks, sophomore in public relations and political science, is the outgoing assistant vice president of creative marketing and has previously served as a member of Freshman Forum and Lobby Board. He is the new EVP of communications and marketing. “Wilbanks’ attention to detail, strong technical skillset and desire to serve the student body will allow him to publicize all facets of SGA,” Turton said. Lyn, junior in public relations, is the outgoing AVP of outreach projects and has previously served as the director of town halls. She will serve as EVP of initiatives. “Lyn’s passion for service will allow her to lead the initiatives branch, effectively communicate the student opinion and make certain it

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is at the heart of every decision made by SGA,” Turton said. Satterfield, junior in public administration, is the outgoing AVP of external affairs and previously served as a member of Lobby Board as well as the director of governmental relations. She is the new EVP of outreach. “Satterfield will be an asset to the outreach branch because she values perspectives of all students, will work tirelessly to collect continuous feedback and ensure that each individual student feels empowered to share their opinions with SGA,” Turton said. Neil, junior in media studies, is an outgoing AVP of programs, which is responsible for homecoming, Miss AU Scholarship program and Holliday Lighting. She has also served as an assistant director of Better Relations Day and assistant station manager for Eagle Eye TV. She is the EVP of programs. “Neil will be a positive source of motivation and invaluable resource for her programs branch because of her invaluable attention to detail and overall vision for SGA,” Turton said. Turton said the SGA executive officers are

trying to emphasize outreach this year, so she is excited that three members of the executive team — Kramer, Lyn and Satterfield — have had previous experience with SGA outreach efforts. “Outreach is the physical touchpoint of SGA to the student body,” Turton said. “Outreach is dedicated to making sure all voices are heard, dedicated to diversity and inclusion and really understanding perspectives,” Turton said. The outgoing SGA executive officers received flack last year when their closed-application process resulted in the least diverse executive team in a several years. Turton said she hoped that having an open-application process would result in receiving a diverse pool of applicants with different perspectives and different campus backgrounds. “From the pool of applicants we received, we made the decisions that we believe will represent the student body as a whole best,” Turton said. “That dedication to outreach I think is showing our dedication to diversity and inclusion.”

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Throughout the year, college students will flock to downtown Auburn to enjoy all the live music it has to offer. Skybar Cafe, Moeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Original Bar B Que and 17-16 Bar are three locations that showcase bands and DJs in the Auburn area every weekend. Skybar has multiple different stages, so in one night you can be doing karaoke on one stage and then go to another for music from a DJ or

hear a live band. This bar is also known for its trivia nights.These bars host a variety of genres of music. They often have cover bands, country artists and even well-known bands in the area, such as Blackberry Breeze and Az-Izz. Moeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Original Bar B Que most consistently features country music to go alongside its southern soul food. So dance the night away, sing loudly and learn the names and faces of new bands and musicians in town. LOGAN ELLISON / PHOTOGRAPHER

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An Auburn tradition: hard Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center The 85,000-square-foot Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center, which is scheduled for completion over the summer, will offer a 1,200-seat multipurpose venue, catering kitchen, wardrobe and dressing rooms, box office and conference and support office spaces. The center will be located on South College Street across from the Jule Collins Smith Museum.

By Trice Brown Assisant Campus Editor

In nearly every corner of campus, construction crews and blue-tarped fencing can seem almost as iconic to Auburn as the brick walls of Samford Hall. It can be difficult to look past the closed sidewalks and rattle of construction equipment to see the big picture and long-term benefits these projects can bring to Auburn. They are temporary eyesores that will soon blend seamlessly into the Auburn aesthetic. Think of them like a face mask for the campus. Here are a few important ones to know and look out for:

Goodwin Hall Band Rehearsal Hall Addition The two-story, 14,599-square-foot building will have a band rehearsal hall, as well as a storage room for instruments and uniforms. The construction zone is located just north of the Hill residence halls and is scheduled for completion in fall 2019.

Leach Science Center Addition The 62,500-square-foot facility will be the new home of the physics department and feature research and instructional laboratories, offices and study spaces. The project is scheduled to be completed during spring 2019. The relocation of the department is necessary for the planned demolition of Parker Hall and Allison Laboratory.

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hats and heavy machinery Graduate Business Building Also set to be completed over the summer, the graduate business building, at 105,0000 square feet, will feature case study and flat-flexible classrooms, a studio lecture hall, innovation lab, administrative offices for the MBA program and study areas. The building will be located directly east of Lowder Hall.

Brown-Kopel Engineering Student Achievement Center At 142,000 square feet, the three-story Brown-Kopel Engineering Student Achievement Center will feature classrooms, study spaces, a maker space, a wind-tunnel laboratory and spaces for academic advising, professional development, industrial relations and tutoring. The center is scheduled to be completed over the summer and is located on the Ginn Concourse, directly south of Gavin Engineering Research Laboratory.

South College Street Parking Deck The five-level parking deck will feature approximately 600 spaces for faculty, students, guests of the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center and guests of the upcoming Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center. It adds 400 more parking spaces than were available through surface parking and is set to be completed in spring 2019.

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New construction is By ELIZABETH HURLEY Community Editor

191 College Slated to open in August 2019, 191 College is one of the newest student housing complexes in Auburn, according to 191 College’s website. Located at 191 College St. on the edge of downtown Auburn, the building features retail space at street level and apartments above, said Planning Director Forrest Cotten. The street-level retail space was required by the city for all of the new housing complexes located on or near College Street. “I think we’ve done a lot of things from a regulatory perspective and from a planning perspective to ensure that downtown is a welcoming place for everyone that lives in the community,” Cotten said. 191 College is owned by American Campus Communities and will feature amenities such as furnished units, and individual leases, according to 191 College’s website. VIA 191 COLLEGE

The Standard Located at 234 N. Gay St., The Standard is one of Auburn’s newest student housing complexes. The building will feature street-level retail spaces and apartments above, according to The Standard’s website. The Standard is one of three new housing complexes that will feature street-level retail, Cotten said. “It opens up a lot of opportunities for variety in dining, variety entertainment,” Cotten said. “The fear about downtown has always been the students are going to take it over, it’s going to be all bars and it really hasn’t played out that way.” Many of the retail spaces will likely be filled with vendors that the leasing companies have worked with in the past, Cotten said. The Standard features amenities such as a rooftop pool and furnished rooms. It is owned by Landmark Properties, according to The Standard’s website. VIA THE STANDARD

Public Safety Building Located next to the current municipal buildings such as the police station and development buildings, the new city of Auburn Public Safety building is under construction and expected to open in September, said Public Safety Director Bill James. The idea started as a remodel project of the police building. However, they realized that the size of the police station did not meet the needs of the police division. That’s when plans for the public safety building were put into motion. “We would just create this new public safety complex that would incorporate Fire Station Number 1, the police division, administration and then have different court and city council chambers,” James said. The building will much more modern than the current police station and the previous Fire Station Number 1, which were built in the 1970s and 1960s respectively. It is something the city will be proud of, James said. The new building will also make cooperation among city services easier as they will all be located in the same building, James said. “It’s been a long road, but I think our decision to do what we’re doing is going to meet the needs for the next 30 years, 40 years,” James said. “We’ve got room to grow in the building.”

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This student housing complex is slated to open in fall 2019. It is located at 1188 Opelika Road. The complex features one and two bedroom lofts, three-bedroom duplexes and stand-alone cottages and four-bedroom duplexes, according to Midtown’s website. Since Midtown is located farther away from Downtown Auburn, the complex is not able to build as tall as complexes downtown, but things like street-level retail are not required, Cotten said. When the city drafted and adopted the Renew Opelika Road project in 2014, they began to allow residential spaces along Opelika Road. Previously only commercial spaces were allowed on Opelika Road which lead to many vacant store fronts as the community couldn’t uphold such a large amount of commercial spaces, Cotten said. “There’s actually an office and commercial component that’s actually a part of that project,” Cotten said. “I think they’re going to do their landmark project in the development is going to be kind of an indoor, outdoor restaurant.” VIA MIDTOWN

Uncommon Auburn Uncommon Auburn is located at 250 West Glenn Ave. The complex will feature street-level retail and about 221 units, according to the architecture firm’s website. The complex is not slated to open in fall 2019, but is one of several complexes coming in the next few years. Cotten said he isn’t worried about having too much student housing in Auburn because all of the research and market models he has seen have shown that there is still a need for student housing. “There still seem to be student housing developers what want to come into Auburn and establish a presence,” Cotten said. “It seems to be quite active. I haven’t seen any signs, unless we hit another recession, I don’t see any signs that we aren’t going to continue to see change.” Owned by CA Ventures, Uncommon Auburn will feature amenities such as a fitness center and study rooms, according to the builder’s, Rabren General Contractors, website. VIA UNCOMMON AUBURN

Public Parking Deck Downtown Auburn will also soon feature another public parking deck. Located on College Street next to Quixotes Bar and Grill, the parking deck will be where the Auburn Baptist Student Center was previously located. The deck will feature about 350 public parking spaces. A section of the first floor will have a space for the Baptist Student Center including reserved parking spaces, said City Manager Jim Buston. The city is unsure when construction will begin on the deck, as the project was placed on hold for several months as they explored a partnership with a hotel that was looking to build close to the land for the deck. The hotel project fell through in March, so the city began designing their deck without the hotel then, The Plainsman previously reported. The designs for the deck are expected to be completed soon. The city hopes construction will begin before the end of the summer and the project be completed within 9 months of construction beginning, Buston said. The parking rate for the deck is still undetermined, but Buston said he believes it will be the same rate of $1 an hour as it is at the other digital meters throughout downtown.

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dressing your best to impress By ELIZABETH HURLEY Community Editor

Fall is a busy time as many new students come to Auburn. Organizations are often looking for new members at this time to take advantage of the many new faces. Many of Auburn’s student organizations and local jobs have an interview process potential members and employees must go through before being selected. The Plainsman sat down with career advisors at the University Career Center to get tips and tricks to put your best foot forward on interview day. 1. DRESS

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Interviewers will often give the dress code for the occasion. Typically, it is business casual or business professional, said Tasheila Williams-Townsend, a career councilor with the Career Center. Sometimes the interviewer will specify that the interview dress is more casual. If no specification is given, it’s best to go with business professional or business casual just to be safe, Townsend said. One resource available to students from when they register for their first class up to five years after graduation is the Campus Career Closet, which began in 2017. “They can come in and a career councilor will show them back to the closet, assess what they may need and give them any assistance they might need,” Stinson said. “Then they can try on whatever clothing they would like.” Students can get up to four items of clothing per academic year, which they get to keep. The closet features men’s and women’s selections of bottoms, tops, jackets, shoes, belts and many other items. All the items come from donations,

which are accepted on a rolling basis, Stinson said. “They can personalize it how they want,” Stinson said. “Then they can come back the next academic year and get more items.” 2. RESEARCH Townsend’s best advice for students heading into an interview is to research the company or organizations they are looking to join. Knowing the company prepares you for questions the interviewer may ask you directly about the company or organization. It also allows you to relate yourself to the company or organization to show you are a good fit. The best way to do research is to go online and look at the company or organization’s website, Stinson said. “Try to talk to people currently in those organizations to get an idea of how the interviews go,” Stinson said. “Just get to know the organization itself a little better because there is only so much information you can glean from the website.” 3. KNOW YOURSELF Stinson said knowing yourself is just as important as knowing the company or organization you are interviewing with. Know every part of your resume like the back of your hand. “Know how to talk about your experiences in a useful way and try to pull out transferable skills from those experiences,” Stinson said. For example, if you were a cashier at a grocery store before. Think about all the skills you learned and used during your job, such as customer service. Then apply those skills to the tasks of the new job or organization, Stinson said. The Career Center has drop-in hours throughout the year, with times varying each semester. Students can meet with a career councilor to get interview tips, get their resume reviewed and many other things.

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overview of APD and Campus Safety By ELIZABETH HURLEY Community Editor

Auburn Police Division and Campus Safety vehicles often zoom around campus helping students with anything they need. The two departments work together to provide police protection and security to all of Auburn University. While the main police station is located along Ross Street, APD’s University operation is based at 543 W. Magnolia Ave. with Campus Security. “It really helps that we’re in the same building,” said Assistant Chief of Police William Mathews. “Instead of making a phone call or sending an email we can just walk right to each other’s office.”

The Auburn Police Division has about 40 officers in total assigned to just the University. These officers work in four shifts to patrol and serve the campus community. These officers are real police officers that have gone through training to be an officer for the city of Auburn, including training with the Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Mathews said. “They go through the same in-house training program or field training officer program where they get exposure both on and off campus,” Mathews said. The officers that work on campus are chosen or request to work on campus. These officers only serve the campus community and do not patrol off-campus areas. All APD officers, but especially on-campus officers, are trained to work with college students. They are all familiar with things like the Clary Act and Title IX, Mathews said. Campus Safety manages things such as emergency operations plans, the blue light emergency phones and panic buttons and the unarmed security personnel that patrol campus after normal business hours. In the main Campus Safety building there is 24/7 coverage of campus every day of the year with through camera and alarm monitoring, said Campus Safety Executive Director Kelvin King. There is also a team of Campus Safety personnel that is tasked with managing the departments social media platforms, which officer live weather updates and emergency guidelines, and the AU Alert System. “Campus Safety and Security and APD are staffed with dedicated professionals that work collaboratively each day to ensure that the campus is as safe as possible,” King said. Campus Safety provides many more resources, such as per-

sonal safety courses, that can be found on their website or in the Auburn Safety app, King said. In the case of a non-emergency, students are encouraged to call the non-emergency number for Auburn Police or Campus Safety. In the event of an emergency, students should call 911. The Auburn 911 dispatch center dispatches officers to both on and off campus locations, Mathews said. If students are ever unsure which number to call, King advising dialing 911. “It’s a very close relationship,” Mathews said. “It’s better than it’s ever been in the years that we’ve had this arrangement where the city police provide the law enforcement services for the University.”

Night Security Shuttle Campus Safety also provides a night security shuttle every night from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. The service provides students and staff with transportation to on-campus locations. To request a security shuttle, students or staff can call 334-844-7400. The rider will then provide a dispatcher with their location and a shuttle will be dispatched to their location. Pick-ups in locations where riders cannot wait in a secure building, such as in a parking lot, will be prioritized, according to the Campus Safety website. All of the vans are marked with a van number on the front fender above the front tire. There are also signs labeling the vans as night security shuttles located on both sides of the van above the rear tires. Each van is equipped with an amber-colored strobe light on top. When the light is blinking the van is open for service, according to the Campus Safety website. Campus Safety advises riders to only enter vans with those markings. If a van is not clearly marked, riders should call 911. The night security shuttle has different hours of operation during home football games. Shuttles will run as early as two hours after the game ends pending traffic conditions, according to the Campus Safety website.

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trustees approve parking project By STEPHEN LANZI Summer Editor

Campus will have 1,000 new parking spots in the fall. The Board of Trustees approved an initiation project to add 600 on-campus parking spots in addition to the parking lot being added at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center. The $3.5 million project will add 300 additional paved spots to the West Campus Parking Lot for residential students and 300 spots to the Hayfield Parking Lot for commuter students. Don Andrae, director of transportation services, told The Plainsman the spots should be finished by the start of the fall 2019 semester. “I don’t think I’ve ever won before and gotten 1,000 spaces in one year,” Andrae said. The project will be financed by the University General Fund and parking fees. The project willAd.pdf eliminate the entrance Plainsman 1 5/15/2019 2:02:03 PM from Woodfield and improving the entrance from Donnahue of the Hayfield

Parking Lot. The lot will have another entrance connected to the parking lot of the new Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center. Andrae said they are hoping a project will be approved to add a bus pick-up stop off of Lem Morrison Drive. He said they already have a route planned for a Tiger Transit bus to take students from the lot to closer to central campus. Andrae also said they are set to repave the Coliseum Parking Lot and potholes in the area near The Hill dorms. “We’re not going to ever have parking close in the campus area because there’s no place to do it, but that’s another reason to have the transit system,” Andrae said. They also plan to add a Bikeshare hub next to the Hayfield Parking Lot. Andrae said the preliminary actions of the project are already under way.

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Auburn basketball’s By LOGAN GLOVER Staff Writer

Following its first Final Four season in program history, Auburn will lose Bryce Brown to graduation, and Chuma Okeke and Jared Harper to the NBA. The below projections are with the assumption Harper and Okeke will not return to school. At the time of publication, both are in the NBA Combine and look to remain in the draft. But if

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they miraculously come back, they will obviously start at point guard and power forward, respectively. This depth chart is also without Sharife Cooper, the five-star 2020 point guard who is heavily leaning Auburn’s way and is reportedly considering reclassifying, and combo guard Derryck Thorton, the Southern California grad transfer who has Auburn in the mix for his talents. With that all established, let’s see what next season’s depth chart could look like.

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J’Von McCormick, senior (12) Tyrell “Turbo” Jones, freshman With Harper gone, J’Von McCormick will have to step up as the starter. McCormick has already shown that he has the ability to do so after his impressive performances during the SEC tournament and the NCAA tournament. Behind McCormick should be “Turbo” Jones, who gets his nickname for a good reason. Jones may be the fastest high school guard in the country — a jet with the basketball, and he also has a good vertical as a lateral athlete. He will need to work on consistency with his shot but has already shown that he can sink it from behind the arc.

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Samir Doughty, senior (10) Jamal Johnson, junior Samir Doughty seems like the right guy to move from the small forward position to guard. Doughty came to Auburn as a combo guard so there is plenty of experience to go off of. Doughty has already shown that he can be consistent with his shot while being a lock-down defender on defense. Jamal Johnson will experience his first playable season at Auburn after transferring from Memphis. As a freshman at Memphis, Johnson averaged 6.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and one assist a game. Johnson connected on 47 3-point attempts and shot 33 percent from beyond the arc.

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2019-20 depth chart after NBA draft deadline small forward Isaac Okoro, freshman

Allen Flanigan, freshman

Expect this position to be Auburn’s youngest position on the court but not lacking the talent. This seems to be Isaac Okoro’s position to lose. Okoro is effective in transition and plays with a toughness that will be great for the team. He is a good rebounder who will have to work on his long-range shooting some. Allen Flanigan is the son of current assistant coach Wes Flanigan. Allen Flanigan is known his basketball IQ and his ability to get to the rim. He should see a good amount of playing time next season.

power forward Danjel Purifoy, senior (3) Jaylin Williams, freshman Danjel Purifoy started to see more gradual playing time as the season after his return. It will be Purifoy’s job to lose this upcoming season with Okeke declaring for the draft. Auburn will need his physicality on defense and his ability to hit 3-pointers. Jaylin Williams will be an incoming freshman that has the toughness and motor to compete immediately in the SEC. Williams is an excellent rebounder and thrives in the mid-range to the lane part of the court.

Anfernee McLemore, senior (24)

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Austin Wiley, senior (50)

Babatunde Akingbola, freshman With both Anfernee McLemore and Austin Wiley returning it should look a lot like last season with how the rotation was. McLemore has shown that he has the ability to hit shots beyond the arc as last season progressed. Wiley will be looking to have a monster season where he can raise his draft stock substantially. Wiley dominates the paint on defense but will need to improve some on his rebounding and consistency on making shots. Babatunde Akingbola is one that might not see a ton of play but he is a fantastic rebounder and shot blocker. Akingbola is currently waiting on his VISA to be approved to attempt to be on campus by the time the season starts.

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What every Auburn fan essentially knew was finally made official on the first evening of May: It’s a two-man race at quarterback. Gus Malzahn announced that the four-man race had been cut in half, choosing to go with the two younger options in redshirt freshman Joey Gatewood and true freshman Bo Nix over redshirt freshman Cord Sandberg and junior Malik Willis. “Joey Gatewood, Bo Nix are really 1, 1A,” Malzahn said at the Auburn Ambush alumni event in Dothan, Alabama, in a quote gathered from 247Sports’s Brandon Marcello. “One of those two guys will be our starting quarterback for our first game. They’ll compete during the summer and during fall camp and we’ll make a decision.” The four quarterbacks battled it out over the course of 15 spring practices. Gatewood and Nix seemed to pull ahead after an A-Day that left Auburn fans on the edge of their

seats. Gatewood was 8-of-12 passing for 130 yards and two touchdowns at A-Day. Tackling restrictions kept Gatewood from showing off his explosive running ability, only rushing once for one yard. Nix was 11-of-17 for 155 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Nix also threw an interception in the second half. Both quarterbacks are labeled as dual-threat quarterbacks but with completely different styles. Gatewood is 6-foot-5 and 233 pounds with the toughness to handle the inside-zone as Auburn’s biggest quarterback since Cam Newton. Nix is a pocket passer who fits zone-read plays better because of his quickness. With the QB race down to two it will become much more focused as it heads toward the summer. “The more reps they get, obviously the better they’re going to be,” Malzahn said of his quarterbacks. “But they showed that they can lead our offense and both of them have a chance to be a very successful quarterback here at Auburn.”

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