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Letter from the editor Advice from a former CWE counselor Five things one senior missed as a freshman How to change your major...and still graduate on time Tradition, the heartbeat of the Auburn Family How to make the most of living in campus housing The joys of trailer park life and living off campus Get to know your CWE counselors The stories of the seal and the lathe To rush or not to rush? The Auburn game day experience Eating healthy on campus not impossible 2014-15 Academic Calendar Where to eat on campus Welcome to a new, brighter era of Auburn football Championship potential surrounds Auburn sports 2014 Auburn football schedule Plenty of fall fun for non-football fans Top 10 Auburn Twitter accounts to follow Things to do in Auburn, Opelika Get a dose of culture with your college Freshman cheat sheet Cover photo illustration by Raye May / Photo and Design Editor

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Before I stepped onto The Plains, I had no idea what Auburn University really was. I came to Auburn with no friends from home and a lot of clothes. I knew I needed to get involved as soon as possible, but finding where to get involved was the tricky part. Not all students know what they want to do with the rest of their lives the first day of college. I was lucky enough to have an idea of what I wanted to do and started working for The Auburn Plainsman, Auburn’s student-run and independently funded weekly campus newspaper. Everyone on staff at The Plainsman is dedicated to giving the students, faculty and staff here in Auburn the news they deserve to know. Our print edition of The Plains-

man is filled with features and news reports of what is happening on campus and in the Auburn community throughout the week. We also have a website, ThePlainsman.com, which is updated with fresh content throughout the week. At The Plainsman, we have a motto: A spirit that is not afraid. We are here to make sure the people at the University know exactly what is going on, even behind closed doors. We are not just students working part-time on a class project. We are journalists who take full responsibility for bringing the news and what is going on in Auburn to the public’s attention. The Plainsman covers everything from city council and Student Government Association meetings to features about interesting students to last season’s BCS National Championship Game in Pasadena, Calif. The Plainsman also ensures the students and faculty of the Univer-

sity are updated on breaking news as quickly as possible. When we had threats against the University, The Plainsman Twitter account, @TheAUPlainsman, was where people could find minute-byminute updates on what was happening with the Auburn Police Division and on campus. Same goes for the severe weather we had in April. When the tornado warning sounded, the staff had the responsibly to let the people of Auburn know when and where to go to be safe. The Plainsman office is more than just a place to work, it’s become my niche and I encourage you to find yours. Find that club, organization or classroom on campus that makes you excited to get out of bed every morning. The Plainsman is my heart and soul and I hope you see that in my staff as we continue to break and cover news throughout the upcoming semesters.

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Advice from a former CWE counselor Maddie Yerant Writer

If you have a guidebook or howto for freshman year, throw it away right now. In the space of nine months, I fell in love with Chacos, learned a new language (Southern English, a different breed than its Midwestern cousin), went to a bar for the first time, made friends and lost them, had my heart broken and learned what it really felt like to be homesick. I wasn’t prepared for any of it, but even as someone who used to hate surprises, I’m glad I wasn’t prepared. There are people who will tell you what friends to make or where to sit at football games—or, more accurately, stand. They will say you should take geology because it’s easy, or that you shouldn’t try out for this club or that one because you don’t want to overload yourself too early. Don’t pay attention to any of it. The beauty of college is the chance to start over, to make your

own mistakes and learn from those mistakes. What’s right for me or your Camp War Eagle counselor isn’t necessarily what’s right for you, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Don’t let football predictions or what looks like a tough course load keep you from enjoying every game and acing every test. Have confidence in yourself and faith in your team, and if you—or they—stumble and fall on the way, know getting back up will make you that much stronger. I’m supposed to use this space to tell you what to expect in the fall, but to me, that feels like cheating. I won’t talk about sporting events or classes or the best place to study (hint: it’s not always the library), but I will leave you with a few words of advice. Find friends who genuinely care about you, even when you’re not at your best. Don’t trust the people who don’t. Sign up for a thousand different clubs, and if you’re overwhelmed, weed out the ones that don’t make you happy. Expect teachers who never learn your name, but expect some who do. Expect to pull an all-nighter and

hate yourself for it the morning after. But give yourself a break, because you’ll never be the only one. Push yourself out of your comfort zone. Sign up for organic gardening if it sounds cool, even though you’ve never even planted a flower. Put yourself out there. Everyone else wants to make friends just as badly as you do. Have fun. Don’t take yourself seriously. If you lived life without making mistakes, you’d never have stories to tell. It took me months to get over the homesickness, and losing friends is never fun. But the difficult parts of freshman year only made the great times that much better. My Indiana friends will always mock me for saying “y’all,” and they’ll never understand my Chacos, but my feet feel great and catching onto Southern lingo only makes me feel that much more at home. You’ll get thrown a lot of curveballs over the next few months, but the best advice I have is to embrace all of them. College might not all be what you were expecting, but with luck, it’ll exceed those expectations.

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Five things one senior missed as a freshman Kelsey Davis writer

I can’t count the amount of times I’ve found myself around the Auburn area and said, “I wish I would have known about this place as a freshman.” Coming from Mobile, I was accustomed to the buzz a bigger city could provide. Good live music, open air and easy access to the water were norms for me. I was homesick for these things when I came to Auburn. As a senior, I realized the problem didn’t lie in Auburn.These things were here for me, it was that I wasn’t looking hard enough. Just to throw in a quick disclaim-

er, most of these locations require a car, so you might have to get creative if you don’t have access to one. Aside from that, they should provide some fresh experiences while not taking you too far away from College and Magnolia.

roofed stage. Give them a like on Facebook to keep updated with shows. Pay special attention when they start promoting fall and spring “boogies” — they’re once a semester music festivals you don’t want to miss.

1. The Standard Deluxe - Coined a “print shop with a live music problem,” the Standard Deluxe is one of the most prized music venues not just in the Auburn area, but in the entire Southern region. It calls for a 30-minute trip down 280 to the tiny town of Waverly and is worth the commute. By day, the venue serves as a studio for a print shop as well as home to the local who owns it. But on certain evenings, the community gathers in the backyard under trees draped in string lights to watch bands perform on the tin-

2. Downtown Opelika - I didn’t venture into downtown Opelika until my junior year — a decision I regretted as I drove down the quaint cobbled streets of the town. Historic downtown Opelika is lined with quaint shops and unique eateries. The night life is also picking up, as local community leaders continue to bring in musical talent. Like Cottonseed Music on Facebook to stay posted with concerts in downtown Opelika. 3. Coffee shops - Auburn is home to some fine bean roasters who take

their craft seriously. Their quality coffee has made me a coffee snob over the years (not a frugal vice to have, but one I definitely recommend). Expose yourself to high end coffee and the sense of community that comes from being a regular at a local coffee shop. If you want to stick around town, Mama Mochas and Wake Up Coffee Co. are both fantastic. 4. Parks - Sounds lame and obvious, but greenery and fresh air can be a saving grace to the insanity that sometimes ensues from dorm-life confinement. You probably already know about Chewacala State Park. If you don’t, you should. There are waterfalls. Enough said. If you’re living in The Hill, walk across the street to the Davis Arbo-

retum every now and then. It’s relatively large, and also home to a small music festival once a year around Earth Day. Kiesel Park and the Ecology preserve are also short drives away and good ways to get your dose of nature in. 5. Lee County Fishing Lake - If you’re used to having easy access to large bodies of water, this one could be make or break. The Lee County Lake is about a 35-minute drive down Moore’s Mill Road, but like the Standard Deluxe, it’s totally worth the drive. If you already have freshwater fishing gear, those who work at the lake can set you up with fishing boats. If you’re not into fishing and just want to get away for a little bit, you can also go there to hang out on the docks and soak in the scenery.

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How to find the right major...and still graduate on time Elizabeth Wieck Writer

Deciding on a major is just the first of the many difficult decisions there is to make in college. I began my time at Auburn as a nutrition science major, hoping to go to medical school upon the completion of my undergraduate degree. I quickly found, after taking three science classes (two of them honors) my first semester, that medical school wasn’t for me. I switched to the nutrition and dietetics major, which was similar to my initial nutrition major, just without all the medical school prerequisites built in. Even still, I couldn’t make myself

enjoy all the science classes. Since I liked to write, I switched to journalism my junior year, a discipline that couldn’t have felt more opposite than what I had previously studied. It’s unfortunate many universities force freshman to immediately declare a major, because often even the most assured students don’t know what they want to do. There’s a lot of pressure for freshmen to declare a major, and Auburn has more than 140 to choose from. While it’s hard to know what you want to do, there are ways to graduate on time even if you change your major to something in science to something in liberal arts. I am able to graduate almost on time – in four years plus a summer semester. I’ll be done with classes in May and will get my diploma after I in-

tern in the summer, which is not an uncommon thing to do if you have a full-time internship in your curriculum. I consider myself lucky. I know handfuls of people who have similarly changed their major and are graduating more than a summer semester late. Here are two key ways to avoid this: • Focus on core classes for your first year. Auburn requires courses in English, history, science, math and social science, which can easily fill hours for your first two semesters. This can also be a way to discover interests you may not have known about before. • Take one class that pertains to your declared major to test the waters. You don’t want to be a junior taking your first major-related class and then realize you don’t like it.

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Tradition, the heartbeat of the Auburn Family Kate Seckinger Writer

Tradition is rooted in each member of the Auburn Family. A tradition guaranteed to come up in conversation is those beloved oaks at historic Toomer’s Corner. “Rolling Toomer’s Corner is so great because it’s something that literally brings everyone at Auburn together,” said Evie Smith, sophomore in agronomy and soils. “Everyone goes to roll those trees, or now, that corner. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you’re a part of. That’s just the greatest symbol of us as a team, and our unity.” Smith grew up rolling Toomer’s Corner but remembers the first time she rolled them as an Auburn student. “It was bittersweet,” Smith said. “I rolled the Toomer’s Oaks at the A-Day Game last year in 2013, just

before they were taken down. It was the first time I rolled them as a student, and it was my last.” While the Auburn tradition has changed since the removal of the trees, Smith said she believes it hasn’t affected the tradition as a whole. “If you do anything [in] Auburn, go roll Toomer’s Corner,” Smith said. “Even though it will never be exactly the same, the tradition and the spirit will never change.” In addition to rolling Toomer’s after a big win, another favorite Auburn pastime is to walk across the street to Toomer’s Drugs and purchase a refreshing cup of the store’s famous lemonade. “It’s absolutely delicious,” said Clayton Atcherson, incoming transfer student in computer science. “I’ve had it before, and I’ll have it again. That lemonade is as much as

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an Auburn tradition as those trees. Toomer’s Corner wouldn’t be the same without it.” Atcherson said he loves the Auburn tradition year round, but the way the lemonade is prepared is his favorite. “It’s made right in front of you

with fresh lemons, sugar and other ingredients,” Atcherson said with a smile. “Kinda like how a little kid would when they have their own lemonade stand. It’s just the best. Just like a child and his lemonade.” While Toomer’s Corner has been an Auburn landmark for more than 150 years, Auburn students agree there’s no tradition like seeing one of the school’s eagles fly in JordanHare Stadium on game days in the fall. “When you’re standing there with thousands of Auburn fans, and we swing our arms and shout ‘Waaaaaaar’ as that beautiful bird circles around the stadium, you can’t help but be in awe,” said Kerri Burtnett, graduate student in apparel and textiles. “You can’t help but be in awe of him because it really exemplifies us as warriors and our ‘War Eagle’ battle cry.”

Burtnett says the best thing about Auburn’s eagle, Nova, is the way it’s unique to the Auburn and the University. “Think about it,” Burtnett said. “No other school does anything like this. Granted, other universities use live animals on the field, but they all have a human handler. Our eagle knows exactly where to go and when on his own. He distinguishes us from the rest.” Burtnett encourages all incoming students to see Nova fly around the stadium before kickoff this fall, even if football isn’t their thing. “You have to see it at least once,” Burtnett said. “It doesn’t matter if you like football or not. If you’re an Auburn student, you’re a member of the Auburn Family, and there’s nothing like standing in Jordan Hare together and feeling the magic of ‘War Eagle.’”

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How to make the most out of living in campus housing Nick Hines Writer

Freshman year of college can be intimidating. Maybe it is because of being in an unknown area, or because friends from back home have all split up. Or, maybe, it’s the dormlife horror stories that get passed around. Auburn University offers four oncampus housing areas for students; the Hill, the Quad, the Village and South Donahue Residence Hall. The buildings are co-ed, but genders are separated by floor level. Each hall has a Resident Assistant, or RA, who helps students that live on their floor. “We are the providers of free food,” said Carol Linde, junior majoring in political science and psychology and RA in the Quad’s Dunn Hall. “We are the ones who are going

to come downstairs in the middle of the night when you lock yourself out. We, generally speaking, have some discretion on when its quiet hours, and what is quiet.” Linde saw many different problems freshmen had as an RA for the 2013-2014 school year. Despite those problems, she said one of the best ways to get involved in the Auburn community is to get involved with the people living on your hall. The majority of residents that live on campus are freshmen who choose to live with a random roommate, according to Linde. Colby Stevens, sophomore in pre-business from New Hampshire, chose to live with a random roommate his freshman year. “My roommate, Will Martin, and I were randomly put together, and honesty I lucked out,” Stevens said.

“I couldn’t have had a better year. We may not see as much of each other recently, but I’m still close to him.” As well as making a new friend, Stevens said that living close to the dining halls and being able to sleep in longer before class were the best parts of living in an on-campus dorm. Dorm life is a big transition for many students. Linde said bathroom issues are usually the hardest adjustment. Residents in the Hill and the Quad share a bathroom with their roommate and their two suite mates. In the Village and South Donahue Residence Hall, each bathroom is shared by two people. “Most people have not shared a bathroom that is, like, the size of a closet, with three other girls in my

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case,” Linde said. “I know for girls sharing a bathroom that tiny is a major issue. Even people who get along with their suitemates and stuff, bathrooms are just a very big problem for them.” Communication with roommates is the key to survival in the dorms.

“Communicate with your roommate; you’re living with this person,” Linde said. “It doesn’t matter if you hate them, it does not matter. You have to find a way to live with them, and that’s a good life experience if you have to figure out how to live with them.”

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The joys of trailer park life and living off campus Jordan Hays head copy editor

I’ve never lived on campus. So, when it comes to deciding whether or not to live there, I might not be the most reliable source. However, I have a perspective many ought to consider, especially since 80 percent of students live off campus. Now, this column is not intended to scare you, young freshman. I will speak of many things. Roommates, money,

navel picking. However, I am not saying any of these things will happen to you. (Try not to take it too seriously.) I stayed on campus for two nights during Camp War Eagle in the Quad. That was enough for me. In hindsight, I’ve spent more than two nights on campus, but the library doesn’t count. That’s not to say my stay was traumatic. Frankly, I found the dorm itself to be quite tolerable. But what I found intolerable was having a roommate so close. We talked nonchalantly for about half an hour before we

decided to cut off the lights. The conversation was productive. I learned we had virtually nothing in common. I also didn’t want to bother him, and I didn’t want him bothering me. What if he snores? Will he begin to smell bad? What if he catches me picking at something I ought not be picking at? Will I ever be able to fart casually in my bed again? Those questions all sound mighty melodramatic. I become too self-aware when someone eats, sleeps and lives in the same 16-by12-foot room as me. I wouldn’t be able to focus or sleep soundly, which pre-

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vents me from being able to buckle down and study when I need to. I realized it would only be for two nights, but I didn’t want to roll the dice when it came to living with a stranger during the semester. So I moved into a trailer off campus with a friend from high school. It was one of the best decisions I made, not only for my study habits, but for my wallet as well. A double room in the Quad costs $3,100 per semester. With five months in a semester, that’s $620 a month. The same room in the Hill will cost $550 a month, and you’ll be paying $800 a month in the Village.

If it’s the commute you are concerned about, fear not. The Tiger Transit takes approximately 10-15 minutes to get on campus, depending where your bus stop is at. Though, the most important thing is they’re reliable. I have never, not once, missed or even been late to class due to the Tiger Transit. Worried about making fewer friends by living off campus? Well, if you don’t take the initiative to find them yourself, you probably won’t find any, regardless of where you live. To me, the only perk of living on campus is you can throw a rock at your classroom.

It doesn’t take much digging to find off campus housing offering twice the space of a dorm room at a fraction of the cost. My rent is $307.50, so don’t say deals aren’t out there. Oh, and many off campus housing options provide a refrigerator. That is a luxury not afforded to students in the Hill or Quad. Technically there is a communal refrigerator in the each dorm building’s kitchen, but would you trust that? Four stolen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches later and you’ll be stashing your food beneath your bed like a squirrel.

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Get to know your CWE counselors Kailey Miller

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I had thought about it over this summer because I had a friend that went through it, Meg McGuffin, and she loved it and told me all about it. So through the fall I kind of kept thinking about it and making sure I didn’t have any other summer plans, but I knew that I wanted to be a part of it kind of early on in the fall.

first people incoming Auburn students will meet in their college journeys. Lauren Romano, sophomore in elementary education; Jessica Schaus, sophomore in nutrition and dietetics; and Joseph Armour, sophomore in math education, are all going to be Camp War Eagle counselors this summer, and have given

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Just to come in with an open mind and come in knowing that what you put into Camp War Eagle is what you’re going to get out of it. So if you come in with a bad attitude, you’re not going to get as much out of it as if you’re really open to everything and learning everything about Auburn.

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The stories of the seal and the lathe Keely Sheerer Writer

One step on top of Auburn’s seal, located in front of Langdon Hall, could leave you cursed forever. According to Lisa McManus, sophomore in pre-communications disorders and vice president of Student Recruiters, the Auburn seal is one of the many myths and legends that have been told for years. “If you step on the seal, there are three things that can happen to you,” McManus said. “You won’t graduate in four years...you won’t find your soulmate at Auburn...and you will have seven generations of Alabama fans in your family.” McManus claims she has seen people step on the seal during her campus tours, even one of her friends accidentally has. “One of my friends did step on it,

and she’s not married, and she’s not graduating in four years,” McManus said. Taylor Akers, junior in communication, is one of the many student recruiters who tell such myths to visitors. Akers questioned how the myths even came about. “I don’t think there’s a pinpoint time in which the stories evolved or started,” Akers said. “It’s all kind of snowballed, especially with things like the story of War Eagle. There are so many different stories out there.” Whether or not the stories are true, students and visitors continue to delight in their tales. The lathe is another popular legend that dates back to the Civil War. It was originally used to manufacture cannons, but now resides as a war relic.

“The legend behind the lathe is that if an Auburn man is dating an Auburn women, and if he wants to see if she is a true woman he will bring her to the lathe at midnight, and he’ll kiss her,” Akers explained. “If the wheel of the lathe doesn’t move then she is honest, fabulous and beautiful. The wheel never moves, ergo all Auburn women are wonderful, honest and beautiful.” Myths such as these show how deep-rooted Auburn University is in tradition, according to McManus. “We have our game day traditions and all these great stories that you can tell,” McManus said. “I think that’s what really separates us apart from other universities. We have these binding stories and binding traditions that keep us together even though we are such a large university.”

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To rush or not to rush? Corey Williams

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If you told me senior year of high school I would soon be a member of a sorority, I would’ve laughed at you. Not that I had anything against Greek life – I didn’t know enough about it to form an opinion. From what I had seen and heard, it just wasn’t for me. I spent four years of high school trying to avoid anything even remotely resembling a “swap” or a “social,” and now I was expected to voluntarily pay money for them? Besides, the idea of being defined by a few letters creeped me out. But when summer rolled around, something started to happen. Instead of enjoying their last few months at home, my friends were spending all their time freaking out about rush, or as it’s formally known, sorority recruitment. They didn’t have enough recommendations, their new Lilly Pulitzer dress just didn’t fit quite right or, God forbid, someone Instagrammed a picture of them with a drink in their hand. At first I was actually embarrassed for them. How could someone spend so much time worrying about something so trivial? But then I realized when we started school in the fall, I would be the only person I knew who was not involved in the Greek system. I had no idea how I would spend my time or even who I would spend it with. So, begrudgingly, I signed up for recruitment. On the first day, I tried to have a positive attitude. How bad could it be? I mean, thousands of girls do it every year, right? But as soon as I got to my first party, I knew I was in for a rough week. I was met at the door by a group of jumping, screaming girls. The looks on their faces were somewhere between “Oh my gosh,

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thing, I put my name on the list. The first sorority to contact me happened to be my favorite during recruitment. The conversation had been easy, or as easy as forced conversation can be and I had a very personal connection to its philanthropy. After a couple days, I accepted their bid. After all this, I still wasn’t sure I made the right decision. Everyone I met seemed so confident, well mannered and polished all the time. I didn’t know if I would ever be able to fit in with this crowd. Pretty soon, though, I realized there were girls in my pledge class that were just as weird and lost as me. I’m now great friends with people I never would’ve met if I hadn’t joined a sorority. So, in the end, it was the best choice for me. However, just because it was right for me doesn’t mean it will be right for someone else. There’s a common misconception, especially for women in the south, that you have to be in a sorority. That if you’re not in one, you don’t have an identity. That somehow you’re an incomplete person if you don’t have Greek letters on your T-shirt. But those things are not the endall, be-all of my existence and they most certainly do not define me. I love the people I’ve met through my sorority, and I’m proud to wear my letters.

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Eating healthy on campus not impossible Payden Evans intrigue writer

When it comes to college, we often falter and get lost in the craze of what it all has to offer. But what is this craze putting into your body? Between the Chick-fil-A, the numerous Red Bulls and all of the beers chugged on the weekends to unwind, the healthy aspects of college are often forgotten altogether. Fortunately, though, Auburn has tons of options to promote healthy lifestyles for its family, from the new Rec Center to some fine eating establishments promoting healthy

food choices. Go Greek, not to be mistaken for the slogan pushing fraternity and sorority life, has a wide array of options, catering to a large customer base that ranges from vegetarians, vegans, and those that simply enjoy chicken that is not deep-fried. “I like going to there because, normally, mac and cheese and fajitas aren’t healthy, but Go Greek has all organic ingredients, which are healthy, so I don’t feel bad eating it,” said Olivia Laing, freshman in pre-business. “Also the food makes you really full the whole day and you don’t feel bloated sitting in class, so it’s a win-win!” Olo Sushi is also another popular choice among students. Located in Village Dining and hallways of the Student Center oc-

casionally, the sushi is all freshly made and rolled in front of the students. While some of the sushi is fried, Olo also takes requests for just about any roll and any ingredients you do or don’t want in it. “It’s so fresh and perfect for a quick meal between classes,” said Courtney Davison, senior in radio, television and film. For those looking for a place that is not only healthy for the body, but healthy for the spirit as well, you need look no further than Au Bon Pain. Located on the first floor of the Student Center next to the Game Center, Au Bon Pain, or ABP as it is commonly referred to by students, offers an atmosphere similar to that of the Panera Bread restau-

rant chain. With food options ranging from soups and salads to wraps and warm sandwiches, ABP prides itself on the freshness of their food. All bread is made daily and the fruits are ordered and brought in daily as well. “Everything about the place says healthy, and it’s delicious too,” said manager Terrence Bradley. “Even the customer base is healthy. In the afternoon, we have tons of people come in from the gym and we get a lot of vegans and vegetarians too.” Bradley believes the healthiness of ABP does not just stop at the food, but the relationship that is built with its customer base as well. Bradley’s lanyard is decorated with a pin from every sorority on campus, and the passion he has for

his job makes ABP feel a lot more like home, rather than just a place to eat on campus. A fun fact of Au Bon Pain is its secret menu. Don’t go during the main hours and ask for the items, but come during the afternoon, when campus has died down, and you are in for a treat. All secret menu items are named after students, such as “The Merideth”, which is a piece of grilled chicken topped with egg white, basil pesto, roasted tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. When asked what message Bradley said he would like to give to incoming freshman looking for a healthy place to eat, Bradley said, “Auburn is all family, and family will take care of family.”

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Welcome to a new, brighter era of Auburn football Justin Ferguson managing editor

Sorry about your bad timing, incoming Auburn freshmen. If you are a college football fan— and there is a good chance you will at least be a casual one during your time on this sports-crazed campus— you just missed out on one of the greatest seasons in Auburn history. Sure, the Tigers fell short of the final crystal football in Pasadena back in January, but the 13 games leading up to the all-time classic against Florida State’s Heisman winner and noted steamed seafood thief Jameis Winston were what made 2013 so memorable at Auburn. After a miserable 3-9 season and

a complete overhaul of the coaching staff, Auburn did the unthinkable. Gus Malzahn’s up-tempo Tigers ran through the SEC gauntlet (mostly) unscathed, topping Johnny Football’s Texas A&M team in College Station and trolling the daylight out of Bret Bielema’s hapless Arkansas squad. Then, for the first time ever, both of Auburn’s “Amen Corner” rivals came to Jordan-Hare Stadium in the same year. The Tigers marked the momentous occasion with two of the craziest endings in the sport’s history before winning an SEC Championship shootout against Missouri. And, unless you somehow had season tickets a year early, all of you freshmen missed out on it. Oh, don’t think I’m rubbing it in. I feel your pain. Both of my parents went to Auburn, so I have followed the Ti-

gers since birth. I arrived for my first classes at Auburn in the fall of 2011—one year after Cam Newton and Nick Fairley led Auburn to the national title. Missed it by that much. So I know what it was like to come to campus directly after a remarkable football season. But don’t worry, you are in a better situation than my class had when it enrolled in 2011. You see, 2010 was the peak of the Gene Chizik era, which ended with an average 2011 season and that woeful 2012 season. Looking back, all the pieces fell into place for that 2010 season, but the Tigers were not close to becoming perennial national title contenders after Newton and Fairley left. This current crop of Tigers—your Tigers—are a different story. For the first time since 2007, Au-

burn is returning its starter at quarterback. The dual-threat signal caller Nick Marshall is a luxury to modern Auburn football. Heisman finalist Tre Mason might be off to the bright lights of the NFL, but Auburn returns the thunder-andlightning combo of Cameron ArtisPayne and Corey Grant at running back. One of your fellow freshmen, Racean “Roc” Thomas, is projected to be the next great star in the Auburn backfield. Malzahn made sure his Tigers ran about five or six plays last season: run left, run right, run up the middle, run the read option, throw a screen pass or throw a play-action bomb. Now, with the addition of No. 1 junior college recruit D’haquille Williams—you will loudly call him “DUUUUUUUUKE” this fall— Auburn has another weapon for its growing intermediate passing game.

This offense will perform behind one of the nation’s most veteran lines, led by four-year starter Reese Dismukes. Veteran defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson has been busy reloading his unique, attacking 4-2-5 defense. Former blue-chip recruits such as Carl Lawson, Montravius Adams, Robenson Therezie and Derrick Moncrief will lead the way for one of 2013’s most improved defenses. After returning most of the starters from an SEC Championship squad, the 2014 Auburn Tigers will start the season with national-championship hype. So you might have missed “A Miracle at Jordan-Hare” and “The Kick Six,” but you will start your Auburn careers with something most fans have not seen in a long time: high expectations and loads of talent. Buckle up.

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Championship potential surrounds Auburn sports Eric Wallace Sports editor

The recent revitalization of Auburn athletics has the 2014-2015 school year primed to potentially be one of the most exciting Auburn sports years in recent memory. From Jordan-Hare Stadium to the friendly confines of Jane B. Moore Field, a large number of Auburn’s sports teams are currently rounding into championship form. A large percentage of the excitement surrounding Auburn athletics comes from the work of Gus Malzahn and his staff. This city has never seemed as down on itself as it was during the 2012 season. Not only had the Tigers

just completed their worst season in close to 60 years, but the treasured Toomer’s Oaks were ceremoniously removed after the season. But things change when the football team starts winning, and the spirits of the Auburn faithful can handle turbulence elsewhere as long as there is a winning football team. So, while you have the misfortune of coming to the Plains one year after the most wildly unexpected championship season in recent memory, there’s little reason to think this year can’t be just as exciting as the last. The excitement in Auburn athletics has spilled over to the hardwood of Auburn Arena, as new head coach Bruce Pearl finally has people talking about Auburn basketball. Mercifully gone are the days of Tony Barbee basketball. You’re lucky to have missed out on that irrelevant era of hardwood mediocrity.

The hiring of Pearl, who revitalized the Tennessee basketball program from 2005-2011, has the national media and top recruits once again taking notice that yes, Auburn does indeed have men’s basketball. His turnaround may not happen immediately, but at the bare minimum Pearl’s frenetic style of play should make home games entertaining again. Though falls in Auburn are generally reserved for football and early parts of the basketball season, Jay Jacobs’ recent hires have pumped energy back into the school’s baseball and softball programs. Sunny Golloway of the baseball team and softball’s Clint Myers bring a postseason pedigree to the Plains, and though both may not bring in championships this season, their history suggests a potentially quick turnaround in upcoming years.

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Even if you’re not a passionate sports follower, the culture and pageantry surrounding football in Auburn is enough to make a fan out of the most apathetic.

Enjoy it for what it is, as few things in the world put cars on the sidewalks and brings a town to a standstill quite like a football Saturday on the Plains.

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Plenty of activities for non-football fans Derek Herscovici writer

Though hordes of tailgaters and fans will soon lay siege to Auburn at the start of the 2014 football season, there are plenty of nonfootball related fun activities available around town. “I think a lot of freshman get locked in and think that the only entertainment available to them is on campus, but there’s so much more happening out in the actual town,” said Lillian Parker, senior in public relations. Auburn has parks such as Kiesel, Samford and Hickory Dickory parks to go to on the weekends. Parker said whether it’s a picnic in the shade or an afternoon review session, places like Chewacla and the Davis Arboretum provide the comforts of nature without having to leave town. According to Parker, adventurous students should keep an eye on local event calendars to stay posted on upcoming events.

“If you’re not into football or you’re not going to the games, it’s an awesome time to get a job waiting tables because you are going to make so much money from the people who are coming in,” said Laney Payne, senior in psychology. “Or, if you babysit, there’s a lot of families coming in who are looking for all-day sitters, you go to their hotel room and babysit their kids all day. That’s what I did my sophomore year.” With much of the Auburn Family devoting its time on Saturdays to tailgating or watching the game, Whitney Mullins, senior in environmental design, said shopping around town is made significantly easier. Mullins, who worked at the GameStop in Tiger Town during much of the 2014 season, said football Saturdays keep most buyers away. “Most of the time, it’s fairly busy, but on game days, GameStop was dead,” Mullins said. “No one ever came in during the games. We might have had three people come in for the whole season.”

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The Davis Arboretum on campus is a popular alternative hangout on football game days.

Mullins said she did on occasion watch a few games in local restaurants, but remembers the environment more than the on-field action. “We would go to Zazus and just watch the game, but I would go more for the atmo-

sphere,” Mullins said. “Everyone there is really cool, and especially if you’re watching the game everybody acts like a big family. People you don’t know will come up and hug you. It’s a good atmosphere to be in.”

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Things to do around Auburn, Opelika Ashtyne Cole news editor

As a freshman in Auburn, days will be filled maneuvering campus, navigating through the maze that is the Haley Center, waiting in line for 30 minutes at the busiest Chick-fil-A in the country and learning to appreciate ratemyprofessor.com. Nights will be spent in dorms and various hot spots on campus. All of this time on campus can be tiresome and bursting through the Auburn University bubble will be necessary. 319 9.54x5.0 Newspaper Ad M Luckily, Auburn and the surrounding Opelika area offer plenty

of diversions to break the monotony of campus life. Chewacla State Park is only a few miles from campus, but is home to waterfalls, biking and hiking trails, is dog accessible and full of lakes and streams. Chewacla allows boat rentals for pedal boats and canoes for $5 an hour. Fishing is also allowed at the 26-acre lake. The park rents out cabins to further enhance the camping experience. “I love going on the trails leading to the back waterfalls,” said Sam Parker, junior in sociology. “They have the best view.” Auburn is also home to its own bowling alley, where University bowling classes are taught. FINAL.pdf 1 5/7/14 9:18 AM Downtown Auburn offers many different boutiques for students to

shop at for different occasions. One of the newer downtown boutiques, U&I, offers an edgier style for students and residents to choose from. “The clothes are a lot different from what you would find at some of the boutiques here,” said Anna Claire Terry, junior in journalism. “They’ve got some awesome jewelry and shorts so there’s something there for multiple styles. “ College students are notorious for loving coffee. Caffeine consumption, coupled with studying, becomes routine. Opelika offers a place where students can enjoy a good cup of coffee and study in a quiet environment. Opelika is also home to a budding downtown area full of bars, clothing stores and even a place to play laser tag.

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Downtown Opelika is home to many unique shops and restaurants.

Tiger Town is located on the line between Auburn and Opelika. Chains such as Target, Hobby Lobby and Books-A-Million are all situated in the Tiger Town shopping center, minutes from campus.

Though it may seem like a small town, Auburn is full of locallyowned stores. Students are able to benefit the local economy while sampling different restaurants, boutiques and nature.

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Get a dose of culture with your college Raye May Photo and design editor

There’s nothing wrong with downtown Auburn. There are a ton of cool shops and places to eat and it’s generally a fun place to hang out and relax, especially on the weekends. But if you’re like me and just can’t seem to get into the college bar scene—overly loud rap music and brightly colored drinks that promise terrible hangovers—Friday nights can get tedious. When all your friends are hanging out at Sky Bar until 3 a.m., what’s a college kid to do? I asked the same question and

spent more than a few weekends Netflix-binging on the couch instead of having a social life the first couple years of college. And then an older friend invited me to come to a small café in downtown Opelika called Eighth & Rail. At the intersection of 8th Street and Railroad Avenue in historic downtown Opelika is the arts district: an old railway station converted into colorful strips of shopping, dining and all things art. You can head to one of the awesome local eateries like Ma Fia’s for pizza, or my personal favorite, Irish Bred Pub, for a pint or two or three— if you’re old enough, of course. For dessert, there’s The Cheesecake Cottage just around the corner serving up homemade sweets. If you’re into art, there’s no better

place to hang out. Head to The Gallery on Railroad for original art, or design your own clothes at Kiss My Little Sass. At Uptown Art you can spend your evening painting, or you can head a few streets over to 10th Street and visit the Overall Company’s upstairs art gallery, featuring local and university artists, designers and more. If it’s music you want, downtown Opelika is the place to be. Eighth & Rail serves desserts and drinks and hosts live music just about every night, and Irish Bred Pub hosts upstairs bands nearly every weekend. Occasionally, The Railyard across the street will even bring in bands for an outdoor show. Last summer, they hosted an all-day local music and art festival to support Auburn and Opelika artists.

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Downtown Opelika is home to many art, music, food and clothing venues.

Auburn is an amazing place full of awesome things to do, but it shouldn’t be the only thing you see during your stay here. Opelika has so many cool things

to offer, especially if you prefer your entertainment a little off the beaten path. Drunken revelry has its place, but don’t forgo the more cultured side of having fun.

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The Auburn Plainsman

FreshmEn cheat sheet

A quick guide to hours, locations and more around campus How long does it take to get to the Haley Center from... The Hill: approximately 9 minutes The Village: approximately 8 minutes The Quad: Just roll out of bed at 7:50 a.m. for your 8 a.m., and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re set.

What are the hours of operation for...

Student Center: Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-12 a.m., Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m.-12 a.m. Ralph Brown Draughon Library: Monday-Thursday 24 hours, Friday until 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-12 a.m., Sunday 1 p.m.-all night Terrell Dining, the Hill: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-12 a.m., Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-12 a.m.

Questions?

Call Foy Information Desk at 334-844-4244

334-319-0380 327 N. Ross Street Auburn, Al eastchase@att.net www.eastchaseapartments.net

Conveniently located to campus and downtown!

1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath

On Tiger Transit Route

2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath

On-Site Management

Security System

24 Hour Maintenance

Pet Friendly

Where can I get a morning caffeine fix? Caribou Coffee, Ralph Brown Draughon Library Caribou Coffee,Village Dining Starbucks, Student Center Seattleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Coffee, Haley Center Caribou Coffee, Lowder Lounge

Where can I print?

Ralph Brown Draughon Library Haley Center computer labs 3350 & 3362 Multicultural Center, Student Center

Where can I buy scantrons or blue books? Auburn University Bookstore, Haley Center Caribou Coffee, Ralph Brown Draughon Library J&M Bookstore on College Street Lowder kiosks

Goumet Pizzas, Sanwiches, Fresh Salads, Calzones, Lunch specials

Voted Best Pizza in Auburn! Pizza and beer specials every Monday - Thursday!

The Mellow Mushroom in Downtown Auburn has it ALL! Check out our Facebook and Twitter! Open 7 days a week, just a half block from Toomers Corner, 128 N. College St. 334-887-6356.

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Cuisine inspired by our Southern heritage and fresh, local harvest. Responsibly grown, sourced, and prepared by a staff that enjoys the extra dedication and labor required by our type of food. The menu moves with the rhythms of the seasons and the unpredictability of the harvest. Our food and service is casual but clean and focused. Downtown Auburn.

Barbecue House Famous for our barbecue pork, chicken, turkey, and ribs, all of our meat is prepared the “old fashioned way” on our hickory smoked pit. Trimmings and desserts are made fresh daily and include our legendary Brunswick stew, potato salad, peanut butter pie, and banana pudding. Stop in for our famous breakfast! Downtown Auburn.

Ma Fia’s Ristorante Flavorful, handmade Italian dishes prepared to order. Our unique specialties include a variety of fresh fish, seafood, meats, and pizzas cooked in our one of a kind pizza oven. Downtown Opelika.

Hamilton’s Appetizers, salads, and sandwiches available throughout the day alongside our diverse contemporary, American selections which include beef, pork, fish, and chicken of the finest quality. Chef’s entrées are prepared daily and creatively presented. Downtown Auburn.

Cafe 123 Southern and continental cuisine in a hip, vintage atmosphere. Our menu includes hand-cut ribeyes and filets, sushi-grade tuna, and more, accompanied by a selection of Chef’s specials and fresh catches. Downtown Opelika.

The Hound Over-the-top American classics, top shelf bourbon, and 28 craft beers on tap. Our menu is short, simple, and changes with the seasons. We source locally and regionally and harvest from The Hound family farm in Lafayette, AL, when possible. Downtown Auburn.

Mrs. Story’s An Auburn-Opelika tradition since 1952, the secret recipe for Mrs. Story’s famous homemade chili dogs reminds us that, thankfully, some things never change. Featuring fresh-made hot dogs, ice cream, milkshakes, and other dairy treats. Pepperell Parkway, Opelika.

Amsterdam Café Let us share our family’s interpretation of the “Auburn Experience” with yours. We are proud of our role in reestablishing the fresh from farm to table principle that we deem vital in our community by offering a diverse balance of international and Southern flavors while focusing on quality, sustainability, and technique. Downtown Auburn.

Niffer’s Place Good food for an excellent value in a fun atmosphere. We have something for everyone including wings, nachos, huge salads, ½ pound burgers, grilled chicken with steamed veggies, pasta, vegetarian dishes, kid’s menu, desserts, and more! Opelika Road, Auburn & Downtown Opelika.

Warehouse Bistro Since 1993, owner-chef Joe Hippley has been painstakingly preparing and embellishing each dish using only the freshest quality ingredients. The diverse menu of beef, poultry, and seafood selections is complemented by nightly Chef Specials, an award winning wine list offering more than 300 selections, and a full bar. Rocket Avenue, Opelika.

Pannie-George’s Kitchen

Pannie-George’s selection of meats and vegetables encompasses the rich tastes and textures of the owners’ unique Southern style cooking. Selections vary daily - other than their legendary fried chicken which is a staple - and include items such as catfish, meat loaf, macaroni & cheese, purple hull peas, cabbage, banana pudding, and sweet potato pie. S College Street, Auburn.

Overall Company Coffee bar and market celebrating Southern culture at its roots: family, food, and music. Our menu features simple Southern food, special treats, and craft beers and wine. Special events, live music, and art shows in our upstairs gallery weekly. Downtown Opelika.

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