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People walk across Auburn University’s snow-covered campus in Auburn, Ala., on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.

ALPHA PSI RODEO RETURNS WITH NEW BYOB POLICY

WEATHER

Snow shuts down state

University cancels class for Wednesday winter weather

By LILY JACKSON Managing Editor managing.editor@theplainsman.com

Snowman building competitions and snowball fights pressed on in front of dark University buildings on a frigid Wednesday after a blanket of ice and snow covered Auburn University from brick to oak tree.

Students and community members took over Samford Lawn, Cater Lawn and the streets of downtown Auburn, kicking up snow on their day off. The University canceled normal operations Tuesday evening starting at 6 p.m. and remained closed Wednesday. Classes resumed at 12:30 p.m. after a delayed start on Thursday.

Starting around 9 p.m. on Tuesday night, snow fell on The Plains, accumulating to 2-3 inches in total — as reported by the National Weather Service.

Reid Thackerson, senior in mechanical engineering, said he was not used to the snow having only lived in Alabama. He expressed his excitement as he tightly packed a large snowball for his next target.

“I love snow,” Thackerson said. “I pretty much haven’t stopped making snowballs since I have been out here. I don’t have the chance to do this very often.”

Thackerson said he sticks with snowball fights

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Rodeo attendee stands on top of cars in the parking area of Alpha Psi’s Rodeo event Saturday, April 11, 2015.

Country stars Cole Swindell, Riley Green to headline Rodeo 2018

By LILY JACKSON and CHIP BROWNLEE Managing Editor and Editor-in-chief editor@theplainsman.com

After “a bump in 2017,” Alpha Psi Rodeo is returning with a familiar feel for the 57th event in 2018.

Rodeo is returning to its “BYOB” status, allowing students 21 and older to bring in coolers filled with their choice alcoholic drinks. Entertainment will include Cole Swindell and Riley Green. Tickets will go on sale Monday at 8 a.m. for the event on April 21.

Along with the drinking, students will be welcomed to tailgate

starting at 8 a.m. when the gates open for the event, which drew more than 14,000 attendees in 2016.

Old Row, a popular fraternity-oriented Instagram and Twitter account, will be partnering with the Alpha Psi Alumni Association to put on the event this year.

“Old Row is an incredible brand that identifies with this audience,” said Andrew Lovelady, a representative for the Alpha Psi Rodeo Alumni Association. “Our brands align well, and they wanted to be a part of Rodeo in Auburn. We are excited to have them on board.”

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Mallory Hagan, former Miss America: Pageant scandal ‘despicable’

By CAROLINE HANNUM Community Writer community@theplainsman.com

Opelika native Mallory Hagan, known for winning the Miss America pageant, was recently thrown into the spotlight again following the leak of derogatory and sexist emails from Miss America CEO Sam Haskell.

The emails — which were published by The Huffington Post and contained information critiquing former Miss

America contestants’ appearances and sex lives — led to a shakeup among the organization’s top leadership.

Hagan, now an evening news anchor for a Columbus, Georgia, NBC affiliate, WLTZ First News, joined dozens of other former Miss America winners and contestants to ask for Haskell to step down along with other pageant officials.

“What we saw in these emails was despicable behavior,” Hagan told The Plainsman.

“It does not matter what orga-

nization or profession you are in, that type of language being used in interoffice communication is just not OK. It is not OK ever, but it is definitely not OK in the workplace.”

Hagan, who grew up in Opelika and graduated from Opelika High School in 2007 before going on to be Miss New York in 2012 and Miss America in 2013, was the subject of some of Haskell’s emails.

In some of the emails,

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Last year, after the changes were announced, Old Row tweeted Alpha Psi and said, “See what happens when you put a little pressure on people.”

At the time of this article, the Old Row Auburn account had not posted about Rodeo 2018, an event that typically features amateur rodeo events and country music performances.

“Rodeo has become the best party in the SEC, and we are adding incredible new elements such as the ‘Old Row Tailgate Party’ and expanding the Rodeo piece for attendees to have run at Rodeo all day,” Lovelady said.

The previous year brought changes to Rodeo — changes that sparked unfavorable responses on Twitter and other forms of social media. Coolers and tailgating were not allowed at last year’s rodeo, which was renamed “RoundUp” after Auburn’s Theta chapter of the Alpha Psi Alumni Association took over management of the event.

The hashtag #notmyrodeo picked up steam, and out of 200 students polled, 90 percent said they wouldn’t attend last year’s event.

“We recognized that we needed help to produce an event of this size,” Lovelady said. “We partnered with a company that understands this market and can help with some of the organizational pieces of this puzzle.”

The Alpha Psi Rodeo Facebook page released a video outlining this year’s changes. Those arriving must be inside the vehicle, rather than in the back of a truck bed before entering. A shuttle service will be offered to and from campus.

IDs will be checked at the gates when entering the ven-

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Haskell was positive about Hagan but in others he wasn’t so cordial.

The former Miss America CEO appeared to have a particularly strong disdain for Hagan, according to The Huffington Post.

Three months after winning the 2013 pageant, she was publicly fat-shamed after a bathing suit photo surfaced. Haskell said nothing publicly, but his emails showed him discussing Hagan’s body and private sex life.

Others insinuated Hagan had a sexually transmitted disease.

When Haskell received one email that said Hagan’s hairdress-

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now, after attempting to build a snowman and ending up with a “snowcano” with a carrot topper.

Temperatures remained below freezing on Wednesday, allowing most of the snow to remain — perfect conditions for Thackerson.

While roads cleared up in some areas, patches of black ice remaining in many shaded areas.

Melted snow is expected to freeze again overnight.

The National Weather Service re-

ue.

“We’ll be checking IDs at the front gate, so if you have alcohol, make sure you have a 21 year old in the car with you,” said Caroline from Alpha Psi Rodeo.

Glass won’t be permitted, and several new gates will be opened to allow attendees to enter more quickly.

In 2016, when the Eli Young Band headlined the April 2 event and Alpha Psi’s BYOB policy was still in place, approximately 47 people were arrested, similar to 2015’s total. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said 50 charges were filed.

The sheriff’s office, the Auburn Police Division, the Opelika Police Department, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the Alabama Beverage Control Agency typically provide security for the event.

During that year’s event, Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said people were drinking “copious quantities” of alcohol, and there were “elements of unsafe activities,” leading to six individuals being taken to the hospital.

One sexual assault was also reported at the event.

The 47 arrests were a small portion of the 14,000 people attended the event. In 2016, organizers added several safety changes to the event. Gates didn’t open until 11 a.m. and more lighting was added.

Proceeds from the event, amounting to over $750,000 over the years, have been donated to the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Storybook Farms and the Lee County Special Olympics.

“Rodeo has experienced incredible success over our 50-year tradition, especially the incredible donations we have been able to make back to Auburn charities,” Lovelady said. “We are just excited to go back to what we know and do well, which is producing an incredible rodeo right here in Auburn.”

er in New York had been commenting on Hagan’s sex life and body, he forwarded it to Lewis Friedman, a Miss America telecast lead writer, and said, “Not a single day passes that I am not told some horrible story about Mallory.”

Other email threads between Haskell and top organization officials referred to Hagan as “fat and gross” and used vulgarities.

After the exchanges surfaced, Hagan told national news outlets that Miss America board members were aware of the emails, and she called for a new CEO and board, creating a change.org petition urging board members to be removed. That petition received more than 18,000 signatures.

ported the roads difficult or impossible to drive on early Tuesday morning with significant snowfall the night before.

The snow and closing did not come as a surprise, as Gov. Kay Ivey issued a State of Emergency that took effect at 6 p.m. on Monday. Along with the University closing, Auburn City and Opelika City Schools told students to stay home.

Jake Houston, junior in mechanical engineering, said this year had doubled the number of times he had seen snow in his lifetime.

Several inches of snow

Since leading the charge for change, Haskell said she has received almost unanimous support at home.

“I understand that this situation can be one that a lot of people do not know what to say,” Hagan said. “I have been hard pressed to run into anyone who has not said the words, ‘I am proud of you.’”

Several officials were later forced to resign, including Haskell, chairman Lynn Weidner and President and Chief Operating Officer Josh Randle.

“That’s why I kept pushing back for all of them to resign because they are all complicit in this behavior, whether they actively knew about it or whether they

transcended on Auburn on Dec. 8–9, just after finals.

Houston was in the middle of an intense snowman building competition, pitting the women against the men. The women, leading with two, wellformed balls of snow, had not decided what to name their new friend.

“I think we want to see what it looks like and feel it out — see what it’s personality is like before we give it a name,” Houston said.

“One of the girls is really good at making snowmen. We are trying to steal her technique.”

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Two Rodeo 2015 attendees dance to music at the event in the tailgate area.

did not ask enough questions when the issue was brought to light the first time,” Hagan said.

The new leadership of Miss America is led by Chairwoman Gretchen Carlson, a former Miss America and Fox News anchor who became a leading advocate for sexual assault issues after she sued Fox New Chairman Roger Ailes for sexual harassment.

Hagan said she is proud to see the leadership of Miss America change for the better.

“It is important to stand up for yourselves, and it is important to stand up for other people,” Hagan said. “Look at the change it has created. I am hoping people will see that your voice does matter, and you can create change.”

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REP. GEORGE BANDY

Longtime Lee County lawmaker dies at 72

By KAILEY BETH SMITH Community Reporter community@theplainsman.com

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Lee County roads were deemed impassible Wednesday morning after hours of snow on Jan. 17, 2018.

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The Auburn University Chapel, the oldest public building in Auburn, blocks the sunrise during the snow day on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Alabama state representative for parts of Lee and Russell counties, Rep. George Bandy, D-Opelika, died early Tuesday morning, according to a spokesperson for the Legislature.

The 72-year-old Democratic representative, who was first elected to the House in 1994, from Opelika, passed away in a Macon, Georgia, hospital.

Gov. Kay Ivey released a statement concerning Bandy shortly after his death.

“I am saddened to hear of the death of state Representative George Bandy,” Ivey said. “Since his election in 1994, he has been a dedicated public servant to the people of Lee and Russell counties. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and fellow legislators during this difficult time.”

Known as “Tootie” by his friends and fellow legislators, Bandy served as the representative for House District 83, serving for over 20 years.

Previously, he served as chair of the Alabama House of Representatives Lee County Legislation Committee and served on the State Government and Transportation Utilities and Infrastructure committees.

Legislators learned last week that Bandy was hospitalized with pulmonary and circulatory problems, the Associated Press reported.

Bandy was a chairman of the Alabama Democratic Conference and president of the Lee County Alliance.

He served as a pastor at Saint James Missionary Baptist Church in Opelika and was formerly a member of the Lee County Commission.

Gov. Ivey said she will work with Secretary of State John Merrill’s office to determine when a special election to fill the seat will be held.

The full Legislature will be up for re-election this year with primaries scheduled for June and the general in November.

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Alabama, your Uber’s on the way

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Misconceptions about college students

By EDITORIAL BOARD Spring 2018

Alabama has a second chance to bring Uber and Lyft services to all residents.

On Jan. 11, Rep. David Faulkner introduced House Bill 190, a bill that places ride-hailing companies, like Uber and Lyft, under the control of the state’s Public Service Commission. A singular permit issued by the Commission would allow the companies to operate anywhere in the state under uniform regulations rather than requiring each municipality to file for their own permits and regulations.

A demonstration in support of the bill’s measures put on by the Ride for Alabama coalition coincided with the opening session in Montgomery. Bill sponsors Faulkner and Sen. Bobby Singleton were in attendance, as was Ivey.

Making Uber and Lyft services state wide will assist scores of Alabama residents. We join in calling for the passage of Alabama House Bill 190 and in support of a statewide regulatory system that extends raid-hailing service to all localities.

A similar bill stalled in the Alabama Legislature last year when large cities such as Mobile and Huntsville, bemoaning the prospect of lost autonomy in ride-hailing company negotiations, detracted support.

This is unfortunate. Currently, Uber operates with unique regulations and permits in 11 Alabama cities — Lyft in 7. This means that an Uber experience in Birmingham may be different than one in Mobile, and that taking a Lyft from Auburn to Opelika is prohibited as a regulatory faux pas.

By CHRISTIE SHIOVITZ Contributing Columnist

Many people think that the lives of college students consist merely of going to parties and taking pictures for Instagram. Many believe we all live in a state of unsubstantial bliss.

Many times my peers and I have been accused of being irresponsible or lazy.

But this assessment is unfair. From taking up to 18 hours’ worth of classes, doing homework and studying, working and going to meetings or events for various extracurricular activities, most students’ days are filled from start to finish.

Often, there are few commitments to sacrifice because a good GPA is crucial and students are always trying to find things to buid up resumes, as well as make a little extra cash.

None of these responsibilities can be neglected, causing many students to harbor stress and anxiety. I may be laughing in my latest post on Instagram, but that may be me laughing off the pain of the Canvas notification I got saying the test I had stayed up all night studying for has been graded.

Further, many students carry a fear of failure with them.

The fear of failing and dropping out can be pow-

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Gov. Kay Ivey fuels up an Uber/Lyft before hitting the road. Legislation to allow ride services across county lines and throughout the state have come to consideration

Chances of smaller cities getting Uber and Lyft to operate within their jurisdiction is presently abated as well.

Smaller cities do not have the negotiating power or the commercial draw that large cities do to attract ride-hailing companies. Accordingly, residents in small municipalities lose out on the beneficial services enjoyed by Alabamians in larger cities.

Uber and Lyft alleviates issues such as drunk driving by providing access to a driver for travel to and from bars or parties. An independent study from the City University of New York found that alcohol related crashes in New York City decreased by 35% after the introduction of Uber in the city.

Additionally, Uber, Lyft, and other ride-hailing services are more accessible for those with disabilities than other taxi companies.

Technology such as Voiceover iOS or wireless braille make it easy for those who are blind or with low vision to reserve a ride through an app.

Audio is not required for the app, making it accessible to those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

By providing a consistent framework for ride-hailing companies throughout the state, access to these

benefits are ensured for all residents.

The bill comes with drawbacks, though. Cities like Mobile and Huntsville have negotiated with and giving concessions to ride-hailing companies to regulate their operation within the city and their competition with taxi cab companies who have paid the city’s licensing fee and adhere to the city’s ordinances.

A statewide ride-hailing license would make these negotiations moot.

Further, placing such companies under control of the state’s Public Service Commission would mean that cities could no longer collect fees from ride-hailing companies because these would be collected by the Commission and added to the state budget.

But the benefits of opening access to ride-hailing companies for all Alabamians outweigh the costs.

44 states have already passed legislation that impose a regulatory framework for ride-hailing companies. Alabama should be the 45th.

The state Legislature should quickly pass House Bill 190 and send it to Ivey for her signature. The bill will provide safer, more accessible rides as well as job opportunities to all Alabamians.

erful enough to break down even the smartest minds on campus. With the stresses of school and with the complications of life, the light at the end of the tunnel can get hard to see. Too often I have seen a student cry in the middle of the library from feeling out of control or overwhelmed.

Sometimes, I have been that student.

Luckily, those around understand.

It is common for college students to put too much on their plates, and some students take this literally. There is a stereotype that college students don’t know how to eat well.

Students may eat out or eat junk food for a meal every once in a while, but this is not a way of life. I’m as much a fan of a quick meal as the next guy, but few can sustain on that for much longer than a week. Many of us are responsible enough to find time to prepare a complete meal and prioritize our health.

College students deserve more credit. Junk food, parties and the occasional stupid decision have been enduring staples of college life. But overall, we seem to do a pretty good job at doing the damn thing.

The views expressed in columns do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Auburn Plainsman.

HER VIEW

Forgetting about our own backyard

By EMILY HALE Contributing Columnist

The president of the United States referred to several sovereign nations as “shithole” countries, a statement that’s evidence of an identity crisis our nation is currently enduring: The realization that we may not be the best dog in the fight anymore.

One area where this crisis is most apparent is poverty.

The developing world, comprised of primarily black and/or African countries, is where we like to pretend poverty lives. We see poverty as endemic to those nations and communities, while we see poverty as a conundrum the United States is immune from.

President Trump’s comments perfectly reflect this sentiment.

The practice of voluntourism is an example of how we associate poverty as otherworldly. We are so quick

to pay exorbitant amounts of money – crowd-sourcing funds from friends and family – to spend a spring break or a summer abroad in a foreign country addressing the poverty found there.

But what about our own backyard?

Much of what we associate with “developing” nations – poverty, poor public and environmental health, depleted economies and hunger – exists right here in our own backyard.

And y’all, it doesn’t just exist. It is arguably and demonstrably among the worst in the world.

As 2017 wrapped up, UN’s special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Philip Alston, visited the American South to document extreme poverty around the globe.

What he saw wasn’t pretty.

Diseases thought to be eradicated in America for over 100 years, like hookworm, still thrive in portions of Lowndes County, Georgia.

“I think it’s very uncommon in the first world,” Alston said, referring primarily to the “black belt” region.

“This is not a sight that one normally sees.”

The state of sewage systems was particularly appalling to Alston.

Many residents cannot afford septic systems, nor are they connected to public sewage lines. The majority resort to rigging their own systems with PVC pipe, considering it the norm for public health.

I drone on and on about the depressing state of our state to emphasize my previous point: Much of what we associate with “developing” nations exists right here in our backyard.

If we are willing to fly thousands of miles to make a difference for a week or a month, then we ought to be willing be making long-term, consistent investments in the communities around us. The communities we

interact with on a daily basis – communities composed of our fellow humans, our fellow Alabamians.

I want to be clear that I don’t mean to assert a false dichotomy where we can only care about poverty abroad or poverty at home at one time. We can care about both. I am not complaining that people are willing to travel across the world to promote equity.

It just feels an awful lot like we don’t do much caring about the crippling poverty within our own cities, states and country.

Our presumptuous superiority concerning our way of life permits us to ignore the injustices occurring around us.

People may assert that we’re broke.

And yes, our budgetary circumstances aren’t the most appealing.

But our budget is a result of deliberate choices that went into building our tax code. It didn’t appear out of

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thin air. In the richest nation in the world, the richest in the history of the Earth, we can surely figure out a way to provide basic, reliable public utilities like sewage and electricity.

Not only it is dehumanizing to those who must endure environmental injustice, but it holds us all back.

Poverty is a political choice, not some inconsequential apparition. If Alabama wants to harness our advantages for the greater good, we must make the conscious choice to make and sustain fighting poverty as a central, communal goal. It’s past due time we equip our politicians to make new choices in the quest for a new standard, where our nationalism is viewed through the lens of our social health.

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Auburn graduate aspires to de-stigmatize mental health

By NATALIE BECKERINK Campus Writer Auburn University class of 2015 graduate Kyle Marchuk has spent the last few years dedicating his work to mental health awareness and the betterment of others.

Marchuk began his work in his sophomore year of college. He started to get more involved in research on the effects of mental health on college students. During the summer before his junior year, Marchuk attended LeaderShape–a program that promotes a “breakthrough in the leadership capacity in participants.”

After he attended LeaderShape, he was motivated to create Active Minds at Auburn. Active Minds is an organization that promotes mental health awareness across Auburn’s campus. They are in charge of several events including National Depression Screen-

ing Day, Suicide Prevention Month and Mental Health Week.

Marchuk expressed how starting and leading Active Minds was a great blessing and honor to him.

“I had the chance to meet so many great people and hear the stories of the Auburn Family,” Marchuk said. “ I had the honor of attending the Active Mind Inc. National Conference back in fall 2015 as an alumni with the rest of the Active Minds leadership to accept the ‘Fundraising Innovation Award’.”

Marchuk also said how studying at Auburn University helped connect him with certain people and start his group on campus.

“I think my studies and focus in marketing and sales really helped me to network with campus faculty and staff,” Marchuk said.

“Talking about mental health is not easy all the time, but it was a necessary conversation that needed to be had amongst students, faculty and community members. It is not to be kept in silence.”

Toward the end of his freshman year, one of his childhood friend stook his life during his freshman year at LSU. Marchuk said the event really shook him considering he had known his friend since he was 2 years old. The results assisted in sparking his interest in mental health.

“I saw what it did to my community back at home (Roswell, Georgia) and realized how little it was emphasized on college campuses nationally and at Auburn, it inspired me to help make a change,” Mrachuk said.

Since graduating, Marchuk has continued work in the mental health community. He has worked with the local American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in Atlanta on fundraising events, awareness events and more. Though he expresses gratitude for all the opportunities he’s had to help, Marchuk knows there is more work to be done.

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By MEGAN FERINGA Campus Writer

CONTRIBUTED BY ERIN VANMETER

Service over self The reactions, results from six Alternative Student Breaks winter trips

By STEPHEN LANZI Campus Writer Winter break for most involves warm evenings by fireplaces, dinners with family and opening presents around the Christmas tree. For some, a break is far from relaxing.

Alternative Student Breaks hosted six trips this past winter break.

“Overall, we had some very successful trips,” said Sydney Bayer, president of Alternative Student Breaks. “Not only were friendships made, Auburn University made major impacts in different communities in the Southeastern U.S. and Central America.”

Each trip consisted of one site leader, an Auburn faculty chaperone and a group of student participants. Locations varied from international destinations to localized missions and lasted about a week.

Community development in Managua, Nicaragua Nicaragua, the poorest country in Central America and home to Nicaraguan Compact, hosted Auburn students during the work with Panorama Services and Travel.

Harley Moore, junior in biomedical sciences and site leader, led seven participants to Los Fierros, a rural farming community just outside Nicaragua’s capital city of Managua.

The group’s work mainly consisted of helping the community with the plant-

ing, growing and harvesting of coffee — the area’s biggest source of revenue.

“I was unaware that coffee actually grew in cherries,” Moore said. “We went through the whole process of planting the fields, picking the cherries, de-pulping them and getting them ready to send off.”

The group spent a part of each day exchanging testimonials with community members in order to gain perspectives on Nicaraguan life.

Moore said the group discussed policy and, specifically, DACA being signed into legislation and now debated.

“You don’t have to go to a foreign country to help a country,” Moore said. “The things we vote on in America, the things we decide on have so much effect on these countries.”

Members of the community expressed concerns, as jobs in Nicaragua are hard to come by.

“I think, most importantly, it just shows them that people care about them and that they’re not forgotten,” Moore said.

Community development in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic Erin VanMeter, junior in industrial design, returned to San Cristobal, Dominican Republic, once again to work with Appleseed Expeditions.

VanMeter and her crew of students worked to update a local park. This year they added an Auburn touch by decorating some of the trees just like those on Toomer’s Corner after a game-day win.

“Not only do the kids love it, but the parents do too,” VanMeter said. “Before Auburn committed to this project, they didn’t have a place to hold birthday parties or have gatherings, and sometimes they have weddings there. So, now they use that for all these activities.”

After working at the park, the group visited a local hospital with pillows and blankets in hand.

VanMeter said their time at the hospital and at a local orphanage working with Bread of Life feeding children opened the eyes of students. Along with serving food, Bread of Life sets up a pop-up health clinic, providing needed medical attention.

The trip was special for the members who have been on the same trip multiple times, as they have gotten to build a relationship and get to know the people there.

“It’s something that we’re always going to come back for these relationships,” VanMeter said. “That’s what I love about going back to the same place. We’re not just a blink of an eye to them.”

Children’s healthcare in Nashville, Tennessee Nashville’s alternative break focused on healthcare. The group worked alongside retired doctors at Project C.U.R.E. Project C.U.R.E. packs large shipping crates full of sutures, orthopedics and other medical supplies. According to Project C.U.R.E., each con-

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Campus Kitchens wins thousands in grant

By PAUL BROCK Campus Writer Auburn University’s Campus Kitchen chapter has been awarded $4,000 by food company Sambazon as one of the four winners of their inaugural Greenhouse Initiative contest.

The contest was supported by the non-profit eco-education group, The Ecology Center.

The award was given

to Kenzley Defler, senior in environmental science, who is the vice president of Campus Kitchens.

“We first found out about it from one of the interns at The Ecology Center,” Defler said. “(We) applied online.”

Any school club or group of people working to improve the campus and community were eligible to apply for the grant. The goal of the contest is to encourage sustainable efforts among cam-

pus groups.

Only schools where Sambazon’s acai berry products are served were eligible for the contest.

Campus Kitchen is a national student-led organization that can be found providing nutrition to those with food insecurity across the country. Leftover food at campus dining halls is collected by Campus Kitchen and redistributed.

Campus Kitchen is plan-

ning to use the grant money to purchase a golf cart. “(The golf cart) is to help us reach one of our Campus Kitchen goals to be more sustainable,” Delfer said.

“We just felt it would help with our pickups so we can use the golf cart to drive the University dining halls when we’re collecting that food.”

Delfer said they are looking for a solar panel golf cart powered by renewable energy as a more sustainable

method opposed to themm using their cars to pick up the food.

Through the grant, Campus Kitchens will receive a mentorship from the Ecology Center and Sambazon.

“We’re hoping to work with them and brainstorm any other areas that our group can increase our sustainability and improve our current operation,” Delfer said. “We’re always looking for ways to better ourselves.”

Auburn University Dance Marathon staff will go to an assortment of lengths in order to raise money for children in need. Hunter Burchfield, senior in geography, shaved his head to an eighth of an inch to raise money for the children of AUDM. With his senior year being his first serving on the AUDM staff, Burchfield said he decided to give it his all.

“It’s one of those being a senior now, I wanted to make sure I was giving back to all the things that are worthwhile and make sure I could bring attention to them,” Burchfield said. “This was the perfect opportunity to get involved and make a difference before I peace out.”

Burchfield said shaving his head exhibited the importance of AUDM to him and to the kids of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

“Everyone who knows me knows that I like my hair,” Burchfield said. “I’m very particular about my hair and I thought, ‘What am I going to do that’s going to get people to donate, become more aware of what I’m doing and get involved?’”

Burchfield said he decided to step out of his comfort zone to do so. Burchfield shaved his hair down to an eighth of an inch, ridding his head of the hair that once flowed long and thick.

Burchfield said the shock it created brought attention to AUDM, which was his whole goal.

“It was a wow factor,” Burchfield said. “Everyone was shocked. They even made memes about it, but it made people wonder how they could get involved with something that would make them care so much to do something so far out of their comfort zones like I did.”

By shaving his head, Burchfield raised between $200-300, his largest fundraising accomplishment so far. Burchfield had those who paid higher amounts do some of the shaving themselves, which built more support for his goal.

Along with shaving his head, Burchfield dressed up in a dinosaur onesie during AUDM’s “Kid for a Day” event in October, during which volunteers and staff dress up as a child for the duration of the day until raising $100.

Burchfield described the shock of his professors as they walked into their classrooms to find a dinosaur sitting in a desk. The shock paid off, however, as two of Burchfield’s professors donated to his cause and ultimately pushed him over his $100 fundraising goal.

Burchfield’s dinosaur costume influenced two of his friends to register as volunteers for Main Event in February after they saw the “fun side” of raising money for a good cause.

Burchfield said his passion for AUDM comes from trying to understand the struggles experienced by the children who suffer from extreme illnesses each year and are impacted by the work members of Dance Marathon put in.

“If I was told when I was that young that my life would end in a couple years or however long they have, I would be terrified,” Burchfield said. “I’d hope that there’d be people out there who’d put forth this effort for me to get a chance at the future.”

This year, Burchfield serves as a morale captain and focuses on recruiting volunteers, hyping up fundraising, and making sure everyone during Main Event remains passionate for the kids. Once his hair grows back, Burchfield said he plans on dying his hair pink for Main Event to get everyone ready for the day’s excitement.

Burchfield still has a fundraising goal of $1,000 to hit before Main Event. With a month left, Burchfield said he believes he can do so because of what drives him.

“I’m not super smart or super great. I can’t find a cure for cancer or these other illnesses, but I can support a cause that’s going to hopefully do all of that one day.”

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Auburn junior launches ‘the next Yik Yak’

By MEGAN FERINGA Campus Writer With over 150 users signed up in the first ten days of its enactment, INK could be Auburn’s newest sensation this Spring.

Creator of the app, Porter Kennedy, junior in finance, launched his new app, INK – Connect Friends, Sunday, Jan. 7.

The app gives users a way to see what others actually think of them, whether anonymously or not.

“Our tagline is, ‘See what people think of you,’” Kennedy said. “It’s a natural human desire, everyone wants to know what people actually think of them. Now you can.”

INK users sign in via Facebook and begin “buzzing” at each other. Users leave “buzzes” or comments on others’ profiles along with up to three descriptive tags including funny, pretty, extra, sassy or smart.

Other users can see the “buzz” on others and proceed to like, dislike and comment on it.

Kennedy said he plans on launching a new feature for the app within the next month, which he believes will be key in getting students to download and bring the app to the next level.

“It’s essentially Yik Yak,” Kennedy said.

“It’s all anonymous and whatever you type will be uploaded to the chat room, which can be seen and replied to by everyone in your area.”

Kennedy said due to the success of Yik Yak was great at its hype, he believes his new feature will make Auburn students excited.

With the possibility of anonymity turning violent or mean, Kennedy said he created contingencies.

“All anonymous buzzes have to be approved by the profile’s user, you can’t post something rude and get away with it,” Kennedy said. “The tags we have are for the most part positive. I think the app can definitely build self-esteem for individu-

als and bring about some connectedness on campus, which makes it different from other apps already out there.”

The idea for INK came to Kennedy last February while he sat in his theater class.

“I saw someone I was acquainted with, I knew who they were, they knew who I was, but I didn’t actually know them,” Kennedy said. “I wondered what they thought of me because I had no clue, that’s how I got the idea.”

Within the first week of its launch, Kennedy said he couldn’t feel better about its success and future, especially after a failed attempt at inventing an app his freshman year.

“I had this old idea for an investment app,” Kennedy said. “I took my idea to this venture capitalist in town and pitched it to him. He said on a scale of 1-10, my pitch was a zero.”

Kennedy said that reality was a big blow and decided there were things in need of fixing with his original idea.

“I don’t know about zero, but I tried to come up with this new idea,” Kennedy said. “Now here we are.”

The process of getting the app approved and running took longer than expected, according to Kennedy, who said he meant to launch the app back in August.

Kennedy said he had to send the app to Apple seven times to get approval.

Through persistence, Kennedy got the approval he needed to launch his app now.

“It’s the perfect timing honestly,” Kennedy said. “Right as the semester is starting, it’s all about new. My goal is to get it at Auburn first, then once everything is perfect and we roll out the Yik Yak feature, we’ll bring it to a more national level and try to get everyone on it.”

As of now, students can download the app for free. In the future, Kennedy hopes to monetize the app, either with unobtrusive ads or ultimately selling the app to Facebook.

“But it’ll be awhile,” Kennedy said. “We still have to get a ton of people on it and

fix some bugs.”

Regarding bugs, Kennedy said he and his team work hard to implement needed changes he’s noticed as well as issues brought to him by users.

Kennedy said he wants to utilize feedback from users as much as possible.

“It’s all about taking care of the user,” Kennedy said.

A steady workload and the upcoming SGA presidential election keeps Kennedy focused on accomplishing his goals regarding the implementation of INK on Auburn’s campus. Kennedy said despite how busy the app keeps him, he loves it.

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tainer has approximately 10,000 medical procedures in it. ASB’s crate is on its way to Kenya.

The group spent a day volunteering at the Hope Lodge, which is the American Cancer Society’s housing for those who need long-term treatment. They made 82 Christmas cards and delivered them to patients with hot chocolate and apple cider.

“At this point, I had known these people for three trainings and two days and here we’re talking about this terrible disease so openly in front of each other,” said Jack Fruin, senior in biomedical sciences. “It kind of brings a tear to your eye.”

Along with sorting medical supplies, Fruin and his group sorted toys at Ronald McDonald House and the TriStar Centennial Children’s Hospital.

“At every point, I felt like the group killed it a lot faster than anyone thought they were going to be able to do it,” Fruin said. “It was awesome to see them work and serve.”

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“I love the entrepreneurship process; it’s something I think I want to continue in the future,” Kennedy said. “I’ve always wanted to invent an app too. From the investment attempt to an earlier music app, this is something I’ve always considered.”

With a growing user base and awareness on campus, Kennedy said he feels excited about the future of the app.

He hopes with word of mouth and social media platforms, students will begin using the app and see how fun it is.

“I can’t believe it honestly,” Kennedy said. “It was such a long shot, but I’m excited. I think it’ll work well here.”

Many know Hilton Head, South Carolina, as a vacation spot for the wealthy. Students saw a different side while serving.

Clare Sweeney, senior in human

sciences, said the group spent time at Healing Waters Mission, the Children’s Center and Bluffton Self-Help.

“The group felt extremely fortunate to not only enjoy the natural beauty of the island but to gain a new perspective on and appreciation for Hilton Head,” Sweeney said.

Healing Waters is a nonprofit organization that takes donations from a local food bank to deliver food and supplies to those in need who cannot physically leave their house.

The last day of the trip was spent volunteering at Bluffton Self-Help, which aims to provide for short-term needs.

“Passion,” said Holly Wiggins, junior in biomedical sciences. “We saw it in every place of service the entire week.”

Animal welfare in Tampa Bay, Florida Reid Cacaro, junior in animal sciences on the pre-veterinary track, led 10 students who volunteered at Big Cat Rescue in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Big Cat Rescue is one of the world’s largest accredited sanctuaries for exotic cats. It was a great spot for the group to go to for Cacaro because of how hands off they are with the cats.

The group was able to clean out three enclosures, 2-3 acres in size each, which consisted of cleaning debris, weed-whacking and other tasks.

“We weren’t staying at the Ritz Carlton,” Cacaro said. “We were sleep-

ing on air mattresses and bunk beds, but that didn’t affect anyone’s mood.

The trip is what you make of it, really.”

Griffin Cornelia, junior in building science, was one of two participants who was not majoring in pre-vet. He said he is asked why he participates.

“Going out of my comfort zone and gaining new experiences is something that I will carry with me much after graduation,” Cornelia said. “I think that it is something that strengthens my education and allows me to grow as a college student.”

Children’s healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia Just two hours away, ASB students volunteered with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Scottish Rite Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House in Atlanta.

“It was very busy, but it was very rewarding to get to serve in so many places in such a short amount of time,” said Sam Spark, senior in microbial biology.

They coordinated the toy drive at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and spent time at two of the largest hospitals in the Northeast.

“We helped a lot of kids who couldn’t walk and were in wheelchairs. Helping them do crafts was really physical therapy for them because they don’t have the fine motor skills that normal developing kids have. So, it was really nice to help those kids out,” Spark said.

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As the semester gets into full swing and the TigerCards are loaded, there are a variety of food options on campus including The Amsterdam Cafe food truck.

The food trucks on campus aren’t just something students must maneuver around on the Concourse every day; they’re viable options for on-the-go meals. The Amsterdam Cafe food truck, an addition to the renowned Amsterdam Cafe located at the corner of Gay Street and Samford Avenue, has become a staple and has

continued to grow in popularity among students.

“I probably spent about half of the money I had on my TigerCard last semester on Amsterdam Cafe’s food truck,” said Taylor Kyser, junior in computer science. “The line at Chik-fil-A is always so long during lunchtime, so, for me, the food trucks are convenient.”

The owner of Amsterdam Cafe, Blake Cleveland, has prided himself on this restaurant since 1998. It wasn’t until last summer, though, that Cleveland purchased the food truck and brought it to Auburn’s campus.

“A lot of the reason we’re

so successful is that we make a lot of our food homemade,” Cleveland said. “This food truck has truly exceeded my expectations.”

Amsterdam Cafe was voted one of the “100 things to eat before you die” by The Birmingham News.

The truck offers students their famous turkey wraps and crab cake avocado sandwiches as well as specials that fluctuate depending on the week.

“Running the food truck has really been a lot of fun, a lot less headaches than I thought it would be,” Cleveland said. “I truly love what I do. The best compliment you

can get as a business owner is having regulars and seeing how much they enjoy coming back and eating with us.”

But the train doesn’t just stop there. Moving forward, Cleveland intends to grow his brand.

“We’re hoping to expand our footprint to bring more dining options to campus, especially a taco truck,” Cleveland said. “The taco specials we serve weekly at our restaurant have received good reviews so we intend to capitalize on that.”

The Amsterdam Cafe food truck is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.4 p.m.

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Councilwoman laments selling historic homes Tremaine disappointed over development of downtown Auburn area, selling her own property, she says due to increased taxation

By KAILEY BETH SMITH Community Reporter Auburn Ward 5 Councilwoman Lynda Tremaine has entered into an agreement to sell some of her properties because of what she says is a dramatic increase in property taxes.

The three houses near the corner of Gay Street and Samford Avenue, owned by Tremaine and her husband, Joel Tremaine, have been in the family for many years. Two of the houses belonged to her grandmother, Fannie Heard Williams, and great aunt, Ella Celeste Heard. The couple purchased the third house at 358 S. Gay St. in 1977.

The houses are currently being rented out to students, two of whom are their granddaughters.

First reported by The Auburn Villager, after years of refusing to sell the property these beloved homes sit on, the family said it is disappointed that they have reached what they believe to be their last option.

“It’s just always been a part of me,” Tremaine said. “Never has it been our intention since we have owned these houses to ever sell them.”

The Tremaines previously did not even entertain offers, but with the recent spike in property taxes, the couple felt as if they had no other choice. Tremaine said their property taxes tripled after the lot behind theirs, former home of Price’s Barbeque House, was sold and transformed into a parking lot in 2017.

Tremaine described herself and her husband as the “protectors” of the properties. She said their years of refusal to sell them were due to fear of contributing to the growing commercialization of the area and the potential that that

corner could lose some of its neighborhood charm.

She said they will now move the houses off the property to another lot somewhere in town.

Heartbroken, Tremaine said this was their only option.

“It’s time for us to save the houses,” she said.

Tremaine said that two of the houses won’t be a problem to move because of their design as central houses with hallways running through the middle of them. The final selling of the property is scheduled for next fall, so in the meantime, the couple is looking for properties on which to relocate them.

Tremaine said that after the family was notified that their property taxes would triple, they appealed to the county Board of Equalization and had their taxes lowered for this year, but said she believes the properties’ appraisals will continue to rise after the sale of the property surround the homes.

The couple has explored other options to save their homes, which Tremaine said hold a lot of history and memory for the family. Costs for strategies – such as renovating them for public use, retail use or adding apartments behind them – remain too high to justify maintaining the space, she said.

Tremaine said the secret was out, and that everyone had figured out what a great place Auburn was. While some celebrate the progress of growth and how beneficial it is for local business, some residents are not so happy as the old Auburn they once knew diminishes.

“It makes me sick,” Tremaine said about losing the houses. “Auburn is growing … it’s not a village anymore.”

The population of Auburn has more

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Auburn Ward 5 Councilwoman Lynda Tremaine’s three houses on Gay Street in Auburn, Ala., on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. She announced her plans to sell the properties after an increase in property taxes.

than doubled over the past 50 years, from less than 23,000 to now more than 60,000 residents, according to U.S. Census data.

Tremaine said she hoped that some type of architectural review board could be instituted to protect the families and the neighborhoods in Auburn.

There was an attempt to create a historic district out of the three houses nearly 10 years ago, which did not include two neighboring houses owned by the Heart of Auburn. Tremaine said

she saw this as a weak attempt to create a new historic district.

She was one of the proponents on the council of a 45-foot to 55-foot height ordinance, for which she was outvoted. The current height ordinance in the downtown area is 75 feet, a height she considers to be entirely too tall for a city as small as Auburn.

“I just want things to be simple – and nothing is simple anymore,” she said.

“Life has gotten very complicated.”

Tremaine and her husband said

it was never their intention to sell these properties. When they were approached by a developer in 2014, who wanted to put a drive-through restaurant adjacent to their property, the Tremaines approached the city’s Board of Zoning Adjustment to block a request for a variance.

Tremaine said that it was this experience that led her to run for City Council.

Now, after her first term, she said she

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THE locAL market re-opens in family-tied location

By JESSICA JERNIGAN Community Writer Just a couple of doors down from THE locAL market’s previous spot, owner Lauren Duncan has a new home for everything made in Alabama, including artwork, jams and pickled vegetables, jewelry, skin care products and more.

On Saturday, THE locAL market celebrated their “soft reopening” after moving locations inside J&M Bookstore from the Whatley building next door.

Appropriately nestled inside J&M next to the art department, tables were lined with local maker’s work while multicolored balloons covered the corners of the room.

Customers were welcomed to the special opening between 1-4 p.m.

While renovations are still underway, Duncan couldn’t contain her excitement about the new development and the future of the store.

“Even though it’s slow going, it’s going to be amazing,” she said. “Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be putting more and more items out on the floor, so it’ll be great for people to come in and see everything in our new location.”

Duncan said she is overjoyed to continue the process of decorating the market for its permanent home.

The new location for the market not only holds generations of history as an integral part of the Auburn community but also carries a family connection for Duncan.

Duncan’s grandparents opened J&M Bookstore in 1953, and now she works alongside her father and owner of the bookstore, Trey Johnston.

“He’s been so incredibly supportive of the whole process,” she said of her father.

Last year, Steve Fleming, owner of the Whatley building, told The Plainsman of his plans to build a luxury five-story mixed-use building where Whatley stands. Construction could begin by the end of spring, Fleming said.

The market is incorporating a new barcode system, and customers will now be able to check out any locAL market purchases through the J&M counter.

The market will still host its art classes. After renovations they will be held in the back section of the store.

Expected in as few as two months, the space will be transformed into somewhat of a studio spot for makers to work and where there will also be a studio table that dates back to the 1930s.

Many of the Auburn licensed work from THE locAL market will be available for purchase through the J&M website.

Another new development for the market will be “Waffle Cone Wednesdays” with O-Town Ice Cream and “Cookie Thursdays” with fresh-baked goods in the store.

“Fresh Flower Fridays” will also be a new feature for the shop. Opelika florist Fou Fou will be in the shop for special arrangements.

Laura Murray, author of “Amazing Alabama: A Coloring Book Journey Through 67 Counties,” will feature her book for purchase in the market.

“This community is just wonderful,” Murray said. “I’ve been in Auburn for three and a half years, and until I found Lauren and the locAL market, I really didn’t have a community of artists. I love to come in here and work because every single day a different artist comes through here, and it’s great to meet other creative, like-minded people whether we’re teachers, accountants or engineers. We all have that same passion – creating art.”

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The East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Ala., on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018.

EAMC employee on shifting healthcare Advances in technology, policy reform create changes in medical field

By TAYLOR WHITE Community Writer Attempts to repeal and replace Obamacare, tax reforms and CVS buying Aetna for $67 billion all affected the field of healthcare in 2017, and these changes have definite implications for college students like the ones in Auburn, according to healthcare professionals.

“The greatest impact that healthcare will pose on young adults is the motivation to live healthy lifestyles that reduce and prevent illnesses or diseases,” said Otavius Singleton, an employee in Patient Care Services at EAMC, regarding the future of healthcare.

At the intersection of health and technology, the healthcare industry is hoping to bring in increased young, healthy individuals to support our aging population going forward.

“Technology pertaining to health care will continue to engage young adults in being proactive in managing their own health outcomes,” Singleton said, highlighting this intersection.

Technology and the coordination of this technology will guide much of the healthcare system going forward.

The technology that is being implemented across the field of healthcare is intended to streamline care and reduce costs by avoiding

duplication of treatments or services. ”As innovators create and improve healthcare technology, telehealth will become a major care-delivery method that will impact and provide benefits to all people,” Singleton said.

No longer will you have to get out of bed when you are sick. The doctors of 2018 and beyond will increasingly be coming to the patient with the availability of telehealth.

Who should be covered by health insurance, how they should be covered and who is going to pay for it will continue to be hot topics in political and social debates as we transition from students to young adults.

These decisions will affect young adults’ health, well-being and pocketbooks throughout their career.

Singleton believes the most important of these decisions is the cost of healthcare in the United States and how it is going to be financed.

“We should analyze factors used to calculate the cost of providing health care and determine if those factors appropriately enhance the nation’s healthcare system,” he said.

Once these factors have been determined, we must face the question of who or what is going to pay for it. The answer may be people’s salaries.

After revising resumes for the hundredth time, grinding through numerous phone interviews and waiting for what seems like months to hear back students may finally get that job offer, but before accepting without reading the fine print, new hires will need to make sure to ask whether their companies provide health insurance.

Singleton has advice on negotiating for or buying health insurance in a job offer.

“Most employers are transparent with the compensation package offered by the company,” Singleton said. “Before interviewing with a company, try to find out what the company provides to the employee as benefits. … Health care is expensive, and life is unpredictable. If the company offers health insurance, get the coverage that you need. If healthcare insurance is not offered, research a reputable insurance provider and obtain the cost of coverage for you and your spouse and dependents.”

When going into job offer negotiations, be mindful of more than just salary and make sure you are informed on if you are covered, she recommended.

The healthcare landscape will continue to change in 2018, and students will be forced to make decisions that will impact most of their working careers.

On Tuesday evening the City Council approved a $575,000 contract to 2WR of Georgia, Inc. to design the new Wright Street Parking Deck.

The council approved professional design services for the new downtown parking deck after a recommendation from the Wright Street Parking Deck Team.

The team, comprised of the Office of City Manager, Economic Development, Public Works, Planning, Public Safety Codes Enforcement Division and Information Technology, received proposals from 12 qualified firms. The project team recommended 2WR of Georgia, Inc. after they reviewed all proposals and selected and interviewed five design firms.

City Manager Jim Buston said that they are expecting to have the designs from the Columbus-based firm

by June, at which point they will open bids for construction.

2WR has designed buildings across West Georgia and East Alabama, including in Auburn, Montgomery and Phenix City.

The firm also has ties to Auburn University. According to its website, senior partner Scott Allen served as a guest design juror at Auburn and partner Lee Martin is an Auburn grad.

In December, the council approved a resolution proposing the payment of $2.33 million to the Alabama Baptist State Convention for the acquisition of property located at 135 North College St. The new deck is part of the city’s plan to alleviate the problems many residents face trying to find parking downtown. At their last meeting, the council delayed other downtown parking changes originally scheduled to begin this month until August.

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is not seeking re-election. She spoke about her frustration with progress on the council.

“I asked a lot of questions,” she said when asked about her legacy as councilwoman and if she had accomplished what she set out to do. “Questions need to be asked. … At least people thanked me for my efforts.”

She remembered her idea of the council job being two meetings a month, but she laughed and explained that it could be a 24/7 job. She made it clear that she isn’t refusing to run in protest; she is just ready to turn it over to someone else.

“I’m just ready to retire,” she said. “Four years is enough. ... It was both rewarding and frustrating.”

She said the lack of attendance from the community at City Council meetings surprised her and is a huge problem for Auburn. Tremaine believes it is the responsibility of the community to protect their homes and their neighborhoods.

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Auburn Ward 5 Councilwoman Lynda Tremaine’s Yellow House on Gay Street in Auburn, Ala., on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018.

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J.B. Grimes will return to Auburn after spending three seasons on The Plains under Gus Malzahn.

Grimes returns to replace Hand as O-Line coach

By WILL SAHLIE Sports Editor

Less than 24 hours after offensive line coach Herb Hand departed Auburn for the same role at Texas, Gus Malzahn turned to a familiar face to fill the role.

J.B. Grimes will return to Auburn as the offensive line coach after working from 2013-2015 on The Plains. He also worked with Malzahn in 2012 at Arkansas State.

“I’m really excited about the opportunity to get back to the Plains,” Grimes said in a statement released by the university.

“I’ve always loved Auburn and have always loved the people at

Auburn. They are my type of people. Auburn people love the game of football and know what it takes to win.

“I can’t wait to get back and work with coach Malzahn and the rest of the coaches and staff that I know and have worked with before. I hold them dear to my heart. I look forward to getting to work and doing my part to help Auburn win football games.”

Grimes spent 2016 at Cincinnati under former Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville before taking over the offensive line in 2017 for UConn under former Auburn offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee.

Grimes’ offensive line led the way for the Tigers in 2013 when Auburn led the nation in rushing with 328.3 yards per game.

Grimes coached future NFL Draft picks Greg Robinson and Shon Coleman along with Rimington Award winner Reese Dismukes during his three-year stint at Auburn.

“It’s great to have J.B. Grimes returning to the Auburn Family,” Malzahn said in a statement. “He played a big part in our success in 2013 when we won the SEC Championship and led the nation in rushing. J.B. is a tremendous coach and teacher, is familiar with our players and coaches, and is a great addition to our program.”

Grimes, a 30-year coaching veteran, has stops at Arkansas, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M, East Carolina, Mississippi State and Kansas.

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Basketball moves into Top 20 Bryce Brown (2) shoots the ball during Auburn Men’s Basketball vs. Ole Miss on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

By WILL SAHLIE Sports Editor

The nation’s hottest team continued its rise in the AP Top 25 on Monday.

Auburn jumped to No. 17 in this week’s poll after entering the rankings at No. 22 last week. Auburn is the highestranked SEC team ahead of Kentucky, who sits at No. 18. It is Auburn’s first top-20 ranking since 2000.

The Tigers defeated Ole Miss and Mississippi State last week, both in comeback fashion, to extend the country’s longest active winning streak to 14.

Auburn, which sits alone atop the SEC standings, will square off against two rivals this week – traveling to Tuscaloosa on Wednesday to face Alabama and hosting Georgia on Saturday.

ESPN college basketball analyst Joe Lunardi released his weekly NCAA Tournament projection on Monday, which

featured Auburn as a No. 4 seed in the Big Dance. The Tigers are the highest projected SEC team along with Kentucky, which are also given a No. 4 seed.

Auburn has not made the NCAA Tournament since 2003, when it fell by a point to eventual national champion Syracuse in the Sweet 16.

Tip-off Saturday versus Georgia is set for 5 p.m. CST inside Auburn Arena. The game can be seen on the SEC Network.

FOOTBALL

Tigers land pair of four-star football recruits

By KAILEY BETH SMITH and NATHAN KING Sports Editor and Asst. Sports Editor

Auburn continued its momentum on the recruiting trail in the past week with two key in-state commitments from four-star recruits.

Gus Malzahn nabbed his second 2019 prospect Wednesday afternoon as four-star legacy quarterback Bo Nix committed to the Tigers. The Pinson Valley High School product comes home to The Plains, where his father Patrick Nix played his college ball.

Nix’s finalists included Ohio State and Clemson. Playing under center with his father as the head coach, Pinson Valley won the 6A state title this past season.

Bo Nix passed for 35 touchdowns during his junior campaign, despite missing four games with injury.

The 6-foot-2 Nix is the No. 2 dual-threat

QB in the country in the class of 2019, and the No. 2 player in the state. He joins 2019 wideout George Pickens, who is the No. 1 receiver in the state, as Auburn’s pair of commits for next year.

The verbal commitment sets up for a future position battle between 2017 signee Malik Willis, 2018 four-star Joey Gatewood and Nix. The Tigers’ momentum continued to pick up steam on Sunday as four-star running back Harold Joiner announced his commitment to Auburn during his official visit giving the Tigers’ their 22nd commitment for the 2018 recruiting class.

Joiner, the No. 6 prospect in Alabama, chose the Tigers over LSU, Alabama and Ole Miss, among others.

The Mountain Brook, Alabama native is the third running back commitment for Auburn, joining four-stars Asa Martin and Shaun Shivers.

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Auburn football head coach Gus Malzahn greets fans during Tiger Walk before the Iron Bowl.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

WBB drops fourth-straight

By ZACH TANTILLO Sports Writer

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Auburn won the meet with a score of 196.125. Auburn Gymnastics vs. Missouri on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018.

Auburn wins home-opener

By ZACHARY PIKE Sports Writer

Auburn started the home opener in fine fashion as the No. 23 Tigers defeated No. 17 Missouri 196.625 to 194.875 in front of an announced crowd of 6,441 at Auburn Arena.

“Honestly, I’m really excited about our performance tonight,” head coach Jeff Graba said. “I thought the girls brought a lot of energy tonight and handled the crowd really well. The support we get here in Auburn is unbelievable.

It’s not just how many of our fans show up and how many of our students show up. It’s about how they know what

they’re talking about. They’re real energetic, they’re loud and they’re crazy. It makes for a great environment here, which makes it fun.”

Auburn scored a seasonhigh 196.625 by sweeping Missouri in all four events.

The Tigers opened the meet with a season-high score of 49.075 on vault. Sophomore Gracie Day won the event with a 9.875 for a season high.

Auburn continued the meet, earning season-high 49.300 on bars. Sophomore Kendal Moss achieved a career-high in her specialty with a score of 9.9. The judges gave junior Samantha Cerio the same score and the pair went on to share the event title.

The third rotation had the Tigers head to beam where Auburn finished with another season best of 49.125. Milliet led all student-athletes with a career-best 9.925, while sophomore Emma Slappey chipped in a 9.825 to tie her season high.

The Tigers finished the night on floor where Day guided the squad to a seasonbest 49.125 in the event. Day picked up her second title of the evening, scoring a careerbest 9.9.

Auburn continues its SEC slate, traveling to rival and nationally-ranked Georgia on Jan. 19. The Tigers and the Bulldogs will square off at 6 p.m. CT on SEC Network+.

Auburn dropped its fourth straight as its struggles in conference play continued Sunday evening as the Tigers fell to Arkansas, 68-58.

The Tigers struggled to find the bottom of the net in the first half, shooting 30.4 percent and failing to hit a shot from outside the arc. The offensive struggles for the Tigers peaked in the second quarter when they shot 18 percent from the field and only scored six points. Arkansas took advantage of the offensive woes and piled on 25 points in the quarter bringing the halftime score to 41-17 in favor of the Hogs.

The suffocating Tiger defense was absent most of the game and only forced 12 turnovers compared to the 24 forced turnovers Auburn averaged entering the night.

“We have to be disciplined in our defense,” Auburn head coach Terri WilliamsFlournoy said. “We know exactly what we need to do, and we just need to go out there and do it.”

Arkansas’ three-point shooting (9-of-20) in the first half was what made the difference as the Razorbacks did not hit another three after the half.

“They are making eight threes a game, and we gave them that in the first half,” Williams-Flournoy said. “The game plan was to not to allow them to get the threes off and they did.”

After the half, the Tigers got back to the basics by forcing turnovers and outscoring Arkansas 41-27, but that was not enough for the Tigers to mount a serious comeback.

The night was bittersweet for star player Janiah McKay as she finished with a gamehigh 26 points and scored her 1,000th career point for Auburn.

“It’s an honor to play for Auburn basketball, I wouldn’t want to do it at any other place,” McKay said. “But, getting a win right now is the most important thing on my mind.”

The Tigers (10-7, 1-4) will look to snap their losing streak as they travel to Baton Rouge next to take on LSU on Thursday.

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Janiah McKay (33) drives the ball down the court vs. Texas A&M on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

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FOOTBALL

Receivers looking ahead to ‘bright’ 2018

By WILL SCHUETTE Sports Writer

After a week that saw four Auburn football players announce their decisions to leave school early and enter the NFL Draft, the Tigers will be focused on replacing a starter ain nearly every position group for the 2018 season. However, wide receiver is not one of them.

Auburn’s five leading receivers and 13 players who caught a pass during the 2017 season are eligible to return for the 2018 season.

“That’s probably the best thing about our room,” said rising redshirt junior Darius Slayton. “We’re really talented, but we’re really young.”

Slayton was Auburn’s biggest deep threat and secondleading receiver behind junior Ryan Davis, who set the school single-season record for receptions with 84.

Despite its youth, Auburn’s receiving corps took a considerable step forward from the previous season, helping

the Tigers accumulate over 1,000 yards more through the air than it did in 2016.

“We made plays for our team whenever a receiver’s name was called,” rising junior Nate Craig-Myers said. “We stepped up. I feel like whenever the team went, it was the receivers that helped out.”

Craig-Myers said he and other Tiger receivers entered the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl with the idea every contributing receiver would be returning in the back of their minds.

Auburn fell 34-27 to the undefeated UCF Knights but amassed 331 receiving yards in the bowl game, its best output against an FBS team all season.

“We knew that coming into the game everybody was coming back, and we knew that we’re going to have to work every day,” Craig-Myers said. “It’s going to be a grind in the offseason. We just feel like the future is going to be bright for us and we’ve just got to keep on progressing.”

Auburn’s receivers hope to continue their progression with more competition amongst each other than ever be-

fore. Aside from the five receivers – Craig-Myers, Davis, Slayton, Will Hastings and Eli Stove – who collected a majority of playing time available at the position in 2017, others expect to find an expanded role on the field next season.

Freshmen Marquis McClain and Noah Igbinoghene both made plays in the Peach Bowl, and junior college transfer Sal Cannella, who had three catches for 31 yards as a sophomore, said he foresees more playing time for himself in 2018.

“All of us here have special abilities, this whole receiver group,” Cannella said. “There’s someone behind you at all times. There’s no room for error at this level.”

Auburn currently has four receivers listed in its incoming recruiting class, led by four-star commits Matthew Hill, Seth Williams, Richard Jibunor and Anthony Schwartz, also set to join a crowded room of wideouts.

“Next year we’ll have everybody back and we’ll be able to add in some new recruits, so it will be a really good unit,” Slayton said.

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Darius Slayton (81) runs after a catch in the first half. Auburn vs. Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 25 in Auburn, Ala.

MEN’S TENNIS

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The Auburn men’s tennis team opened its spring season by sweeping Jackson State in a triple-header with 4-0, 4-0 and 7-0 wins at home in the Yarbrough Tennis Center.

“It was great to be able to get a bunch of the guys into action, especially the new guys that came in this January and even a bunch of freshmen,” said Auburn head coach Bobby Reynolds. “They were here with us in the fall, but when you start playing dual matches in the spring, it’s totally different from the fall.

Whether it’s singles or doubles action, it’s nice to get them accustomed to it. Obviously, the results were good. I thought the energy was good for everybody on and off the court.”

Auburn won the doubles point in the opening match with a 6-2 victory by Carles Sarrio and Diego Chavarria over Jackson State’s Vishu Prasad and Fritz Jacobs on court two. With only five active players, Jackson State forfeited the third court, allowing Auburn to take the doubles point with a victory in only one set. On court one, Auburn’s Edward Nguyen and Lorenzo Rodriguez also won their set with a 7-5 victory over Jackson State’s Andre Alawi and Stylianos Gkontsaris.

In singles, Auburn clinched the win with victories from two of its January enrollees in their first matches at Auburn and a forfeit on court six. Lorenzo Rodriguez won the first match with a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Joan Sanson. Tad Maclean won the second match with a 6-1,6-3 victory over Stylianos Gkont-

saris.

Auburn claimed the second match with three straight singles victories and a forfeit on court six. Tad Maclean was first to finish with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Fritz Jacobs on court three. Michael Durham followed Maclean’s victory with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Joan Sanson on court five. Lorenzo Rodriguez concluded the match with a 6-1, 7-5 win over Stylianos Gkontsaris on court two.

Auburn opened the third match by winning the doubles point thanks to a 6-0 victory by Tad Maclean and Carles Sarrio over Jackson State’s Andre Alawi and Stylianos Gkontsaris on court one.

Auburn finished the final matches of the day with four straight wins, concluding the match at a mark of 7-0. Tad Maclean won the first match by a score of 6-2, 6-1 over Joan Sanson on court four. Edward Nguyen was the second to finish, picking up a 6-2, 6-2 win over Stylianos Gkontsaris on court one.

Carles Sarrio won the following match over Fritz Jacobs by a score of 6-0, 6-2 on court two. Michael Durham defeated Vishu Prasad by a score of 6-0, 6-3 on court five for Auburn’s sixth point of the match. Olle Thestrup claimed the last victory of the day with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Andre Alawi on court three.

Auburn’s next match will be next Sunday against No. 7 Georgia Tech at 11 a.m. CST. This matchup will be a rematch from last season’s nail-biter that saw the then-ranked No. 24 Yellow Jackets take the win in the final set.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Rockin’ the B-Ham way

By COURTNEY SCHELL Lifestyle Writer On a Friday night, Avondale Bar & Tap Room started the 2018 spring semester off the right way by hosting two Birmingham native bands: Maja Dunes and Sun Eyes.

With it being the first weekend back from winter break, Auburn was buzzing with students ready to get back into their routines and excited to go out with their closest friends, which meant Avondale got busier by the minute.

With “A” stamps on their left hands and high-end, top-shelf, $12 cocktails in their right, surfer band enthusiasts were ready for the bands to start. The far end of the bar, windows facing downtown, was filled with instruments, equipment and band members. Lining the bar were seats filled with couples and friends in fun conversation, eager to hear Maja Dunes and Sun Eyes.

Music fanatic and Auburn student, Reid Williams, waited front row for the bands to start.

“I know Walker Scott [guitar & voice of Sun Eyes] and love supporting music downtown and can’t wait to hear their sound,” Williams said.

At 9:37 p.m. the band was still getting ready as they tuned guitars and tested the mic. Band members 21 and above were enjoying Avondale’s specialty beers while getting prepared to go on.

Auburn seniors Page Hoffmeyer and Dudley Greene came to enjoy the show and were waiting patiently on the side booths surrounding the bar.

“I saw the event on Facebook and heard they were an upand-coming band, so I wanted to come out and see what it was about,” said Hoffmeyer.

“It was something different to do than going to the same bars that we always go to,” Greene said.

As Maja Dune broke the silence and started the show, Avondale was automatically at a different level, with people of all ages dancing and bobbing their heads along with an instrumen-

tal opener. The bass and rhythm were so loud that it was hard to talk to the person next to you.

After the opener, guitar player and songwriter Lance Hays spoke into the mic and said, “I absolutely love Auburn, this place is great. Thank you for having me.” This was followed by a loud cheer from the fans.

“I think this is one of the best bars I’ve ever been to in Auburn,” Hays said. “I enjoy the crowd, everyone here was really nice and happy to watch the band. I come from Birmingham, Alabama, where music is pretty much a staple there. I think a lot of people take it for granted, but there are some good people that care about real, live music. It’s refreshing to come to a place like this, see people that are happy, that want to see local bands play.”

Once Maja Dunes completed their show, everyone patiently waited for the dreamy, energy-filled Sun Eyes to start. During the break in between sets, people surrounded the bar to refresh their drinks and several went down to the alley to take a smoke break. Bartenders bustled all the while, refilling drinks and making the bar run smoothly.

As Sun Eyes began the band pulled the crowd back in and created a fan base on the dance floor filled with those who were ready to dance their Friday night away.

Technical difficulties arose around 11:15 p.m. when Walker told the crowd, “Don’t worry guys, this will get solved.” Sun Eyes were soon back on with everyone happy as ever.

“We’re definitely shoegaze because we use a lot of effects and everything,” said flutist, keyboardist and singer of Sun Eyes Maki Davidson. “It’s in the same genre as My Bloody Valentine.

It’s a little bit more on the rock side.”

As heard from the show at Avondale on Friday night, Sun Eyes combines indie rock with alternative rock to create a sound that is unique and enjoyed by many.

“After being in Auburn, playing shows, and visiting, it [Auburn] has definitely grown on me,” Davidson said. “I really like it here and I actually hope to be a student here at Auburn in a couple years.”

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Maja Dunes performs at the Avondale Bar and Tap Room in Auburn, Ala. on Friday, Jan. 13, 2018.

DATING

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The online dating app Tinder prompts new users with a welcome screen on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018.

Swiping for love?

How dating apps have changed the way we date

By SARAH GAILLARD LIFESTYLE WRITER

Online dating has become more of a trend in the last 10 years and appears to be changing the way our generation dates entirely. From eHarmony and Zoosk to Tinder and Bumble, online dating has changed drastically over the

years.

Traditionally, people would meet through work or mutual friends and be set up to go out on dates.

Now, meeting online is so effortless and quick because all it takes is a swipe to the right. This highlights the stigma behind online dating: no effort is involved.

We have been labeled as a “hook-up

generation” since so many people go on apps just to meet people briefly and not actually start a relationship.

With Tinder, one of the most well-known dating apps with close to 50 million users signed up, there are so many opportunities for finding someone who could end up in your life forever. There is also the chance that, of those 50 million users, you could end up having several bad dates that would lead you to retire from online dating.

This phenomenon is called “dating fatigue.” It happens when you go on a series of bad dates and want to quit being online altogether, or when you start to feel like dating has become more of a job than an enjoyment.

The idea of dating fatigue has become more popular in recent years; not as many people are looking for relationships but just a fun night out with a new person.

Finding someone online can be difficult, and it can make the process even harder when people lie on their online profiles by making themselves out to be more successful or attractive than they really are. This can lead to matches that never should have happened and makes it harder for those seeking a serious commitment to find someone who shares that goal.

Apps like Bumble are looking to help people reach their goal of finding the relationship they desire by setting up regulations on the app about how long you have a match and

who you can contact.

“I think online dating can be a really scary thing, but Bumble really has transformed the idea of online dating and has made it a safer place for women of all ages,” said McKenna Moorhead, campus director for the app. “It’s so cool because instead of boys reaching out to girls, girls have to reach out first. They have really found every way to make it a safe place for women to find love.”

Because of advancements like these, sites and apps have started to make online dating safer and more specified for the kind of relationship you desire. This has increased the demand for apps that have more detailed questions and has helped match people who have more in common.

Many of these sites are efficient and do have the motive of helping people find serious relationships. With the number of online users, it is easy to see why people target online sites as a place to find commitment.

These apps have helped a variety of people across the globe in finding what they were looking for and continuing to better their technology to help this number rise.

Moorhead said that she is “really looking forward to expanding Bumble on Auburn’s campus and breaking the stigma of online dating.”

With her focus and the help of others involved in these dating apps, the changes will continue and benefit plenty of people along the way looking for a significant other.

FILM REVIEW

‘Lady Bird’ lives up to its reputation, does not disappoint

By JACK WEST LIFESTYLE WRITER

“Lady Bird,” a nominee for four Golden Globes and a winner of two, asks a lot of questions. The first – who is Lady Bird?

Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson, played by Saoirse Ronan, is a 17 year old growing up in 2002 and attending a private Catholic school in Sacramento, California.

She argues with her mother, loves and argues with her best friend and desperately wants to escape her hometown.

Lady Bird refuses to be called by the name her parents gave her, literally jumps out of a moving car to avoid a hard conversation with her mother and snacks on communion wafers with her best friend Julie, played by Beanie Feldstein.

She hates conformity and revels in irreverence. She has childish expectations about money, family and love, but throughout the movie, the audience watches her grow up and come to terms with these fantasies.

The audience gets to see her learn about relationships and love, not just romantic love but love found in families and friendships as well.

Conflicts in “Lady Bird” often originate from lies and deceit the characters tell each other and the subsequent fallout after the truth is discovered. Throughout the film, Lady Bird and the

people around her tell lies to control their image.

Time and time again, though, the lies fall apart and more harm is done.

The repetition with which this occurs reminds the audience that whtie lies are actually a project of the person spreading them.

Similarly, some of the characters in the film suffer from depression, yet they are consistently the ones who smile the most.

They are thought to be the happiest person in the room, but each of them has their own internal struggle.

It highlights how people lie to make their appearance closer to their desired persona and strive to be the happy person people want them to be.

This movie captures familial discussions and conflicts in a realistic manner.

Characters often speak over one another, the dialogue is shouted from room to room and most of the family members seem too busy for a moment of silence or to slow down.

While some of the dialogue sound cliché, the way the lines are delivered by actors on screen makes them relatable.

The early 2000s vibe flows strong through the film – teenagers hang out in parking lots, hair is Kool-Aid dyed and puka shell necklaces are common accessories.

While all of these can be looked down on as

stereotypes, there’s something nostalgic about seeing them portrayed in such a beautiful way.

The movie is also punctuated with newsreels about the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 and the U.S. invasion of Iraq.

The history reinforces the decade and the characters’ reactions to such events add another element of relatability.

Finally, this movie looks at the difference between liking and loving.

While that seems like a stereotypical idea, this movie examines it in a way in which it is a question about maturity rather than feeling.

Since the audience gets to see Lady Bird grow up, she is the one learning the difference between liking and loving. Multiple boys she “loves” come along, but all of them let her down.

This is contrasted with her mother, who she constantly fights with but is always there for her when she is in need.

This theme is explored in Lady Bird’s feelings toward Sacramento.

She spends most of the movie hating the city, but it’s the detailed attention that she gives it that lets the audience know she loves it.

“Lady Bird” succeeds in showing audiences a touching and clear portrait of a young girl’s coming of age set in a time still familiar to us today.

The way in which its characters communi-

cate, the themes that are explored and the actors’ talent and emotional depth shown make this film a must-see and justifies the attention it has gotten in recent months.

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EMPLOYMENT

Where to work on campus to make some extra cash

By HANNAH LESTER CAMPUS WRITER

Finding time to work while in school can be difficult. The place a student works should be able to accommodate the schedule that comes with taking a full load of classes.

On-campus employment, however, offers a solution. There are many places on campus to find a job that will accommodate your busy schedule.

Most students would like to have some extra cash for that threeday weekend trip or to buy that textbook they were required to get but will never use.

Here are some places on campus that you’ll often find students working in.

The Bookstore: The Auburn Bookstore hires students regularly to fill spots at the counter, checking out or assisting other students in finding the books they need.

Like most on-campus jobs, the bookstore is willing to accommodate your crazy schedule to find shifts that work for you.

The Library: There are often many different positions available in the library.

They have a general application open at certain times during the semester. Some of the positions available include working the front desks, checking books in and out and renting out the study rooms.

Another option would be to work for the Miller Writing Center.

The Miller Writing Center is dedicated to helping students improve their writing with help from other students.

The Miller Writing Center is also very flexible toward students’ schedules, so if you have a skill for writing or editing you should consider this position.

Also located in the library is Study Partners, who assist other students with their class work or general studying.

Typically, a student will have received an A or B in the specific course they are assisting in. Study Partners hours are generally between five and 15 hours a week, though this varies per employee according to the Study Partners website.

The Rec Center: The Recreation Center is a hot spot for most students on campus, which makes it a hot spot for employment.

The Recreation Center has an employment fair once a semester called RECxpo that allows students to browse the positions available in the Rec Center as well as share their resumes with employers.

There are several positions available if you are certified already in certain fields such as lifeguarding or personal training.

Ever been on the track, looked down into a training room to see 20 people jumping on mini-trampolines? You could be leading one of those classes.

The Rec center hires officials to oversee intramural sports as well.

You might work alone or as part of a group.

Enjoy climbing the rock wall? Consider becoming a Climbing Wall Technician. You will lead workshops, ensure safety and more. Take your love for climbing and turn it into a way to make some extra cash.

Executive Suite Ambassador: This position is a part-time job for students who are willing to work on game days. You will be responsible for maintaining a great game-

day experience for those who watch the games from the executive suites.

The application for this position will close on Feb. 28. Keep in mind, you will have to work every home game.

Foy Desk: Remember during Camp War Eagle when every group made a call to the Foy Desk with a random, silly question? Now you could become the person who has to answer those.

Working at the Foy desk involves answering questions, fake or legitimate, from people who call. You must be patient and willing to tolerate some insane questions. However, you may find this an interesting and fun position.

Game Room Attendant: The Game Room, located on the first floor of the Student Center, often has many people in it playing on University game consoles or congregated with laptops on nearby tables next to Au Bon Pain.

This area is often packed, so the University hires a Game Room attendant to oversee the gamers. You will need knowledge of the equipment and electronics.

Fast Food: Have high-school experience working in fast food? Consider working for one of the many different restaurants on campus that hire students.

Chicken Salad Chick, Chick-fil-A and the food trucks are some of the popular employment spots for students.

These are just a few of the on-campus jobs found at Auburn.

If you want to find more, consider looking on Handshake or attending the volunteer and part-time job fair on Jan. 27.

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The pros and cons of online thrift stores

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Disadvantages of these websites are that you lose the excitement of looking through the racks and being able to tell the quality of the piece, which can be a deal breaker since the items are secondhand. You also lose the ability to try on each garment, posing another problem as the return policies of most online thrift stores are a hassle, especially when items are final sale.

Overall, the advantages and disadvantages highlight different consumer needs.

Depending what you’re looking for, both online shopping and in-person shopping can satisfy them.

Thrift stores’ growing presence online shows that anything and everything is moving in a more technologically advanced direction, but the experience you get from a brick and mortar store cannot be replaced and shouldn’t be disregarded.

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With the so-called “retail apocalypse” in full effect, online shopping seems to be taking over the world. With this, a new player has recently entered the online game: thrift stores.

Websites like thredUP, Swap and Poshmark have created a new avenue for customers to purchase secondhand apparel or accessories or both through their presence online.

Although online shopping is more convenient, there is something to be said about digging through the racks at your local thrift store.

Thrift stores are centered around

their low price point and the experience their brick and mortar stores have to offer. So that brings us to the question, are online thrift stores the new frontier for thrifty shopping or a loss of a genuine, in-person shopping experience for their customers?

Advantages of the move to the internet are that customer’s can get the prices of a thrift store without having to put in as much effort to find what they’re looking for. The items are available at the click of a button, and, as a result, satisfy the need for simplicity and quick access to products.

This is a great plus if you’re the type of shopper that is on a time crunch or looking for something specific. Online thrift stores also allow you to compare the price of an item to that of other stores easily in order to get the best deal and see all your options before making a decision.

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DOWN 1 Sidestep 2 Penske rival 3 *Google Code of Conduct motto 4 Succumb to gravity 5 “Cut it out already!”

6 Curly-tailed dog 7 Rummy game played with two decks 8 Suffix for NPR’s website 9 “You sure of that?”

10 Gallery VIPs 11 Hawaiian wedding rings 12 Tar 13 Neruda’s “__ to My Socks” 19 Top-ranked 21 Make full 26 Credits as a source 28 Commuter org. in the Loop 30 *“The Imitation Game” subject 31 Comic-Con attendee 32 Ready 33 Door opener

34 Pequod co-owner 36 Belittle 39 Trial run designed to catch 54-Across 41 “__ Walks in Beauty”: Byron poem 44 Satyrlike 46 “You’ve Got Mail” co-star 48 “Fernando” pop group

50 Letters replacing unlisted items 51 Bureau unit 53 Internet greeting 55 Be a bad sport 56 iTunes downloads 57 Raison d’__ 58 West Wing staffer 61 “How’re things?”

62 “The Simpsons” clerk 63 Fort Meade org.

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01/18/18

01/18/18