 An AU Perspective of the 2009 Inauguration
by The Auburn Plainsman - A spirit that is not afraid.Jan 26, 2009“An estimated two million people filled the Washington National Mall to witness Tuesday’s inauguration of the 44th president, Barack Obama.
Standing bundled in layers, upon layer, fighting off the 18-degree chill amid the trash piling up around her and hasty people pushing to get a better view, Auburn student Heather-Ann Schaeffner was among the lucky ones
to watch this intimate moment of history in person.
“We were all saying, ‘We are a part of history,’” said Shaeffner, a junior in public administration. “All I wanted to say was, ‘I was there. I was a part of history.’”
In the crowd were people of all ages, but not surprising, Schaeffner said, young Americans, ages 18-24 like herself showed up and rivaled other age groups for the crowd’s majority.
One particular 20-year-old couldn’t keep in her excitement as she told Shaeffner who she had personally lobbied for her ticket to the ceremony.
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Future Wellness Center plans on Web
by The Auburn Plainsman - A spirit that is not afraid.Jan 26, 2009“As SGA continues to make plans for a new student recreation and wellness center, it’s offering students a way to stay informed on the progress of the project and voice their opinions.
SGA launched a Web site Jan. 13 devoted to the plans for the new facility, on which construction is expected to begin in the fall. Students can access the Web site through links on the SGA and Campus Recreation Web pages.
The center will open by fall 2011, according to the site.
“The site is for the students or anyone else to learn about the project, the different groups playing roles in the process and just to give them some visualization of the project,” said Sam Nicolle, SGA executive director of initiatives.
SGA President Lauren Hayes said the site features a variety of information about the new student recreation and wellness center.
“Visiting the Web site will be the easiest way for students to get the most up to date information about the plans for the new facility,” Hayes said. “We will continue to update the graphics and programming information as the project progresses so that students are informed each step of the way.”
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Auburn out-shoots, out-plays Alabama
by The Auburn Plainsman - A spirit that is not afraid.Jan 17, 2009“Auburn dominated Alabama at home Saturday, beating the Tide 85-71.
The Tigers were sharpshooters from deep, making half of the three-pointers attempted, and locked up the Alabama offense on the other side of the court, forcing 20 turnovers.
Leading the charge was Junior Guard Tay Waller, who got hot early and punished Alabama from beyond the arc, making 4-5 three-pointers in the first half.
Auburn took nearly a third of its shots from three-point range and forced Alabama from clogging the inside with big men.
"Tay got going shooting the ball from the perimeter," said Auburn head coach Jeff Lebo, who has beaten Alabama four of the last five games. "When you make shots it's contagious."
Waller was the leading scorer for Auburn with 22 points - 18 of which came from three-point range.
While Auburn was knocking down jumpers left and right, Alabama struggled to keep the ball in their hands, let alone attempt a shot. The Tide came out sloppy from the beginning, turning the ball over four times before the first timeout and 12 times in the first half.
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Film reels in festival win
by The Auburn Plainsman - A spirit that is not afraid.Jan 15, 2009“A free trip to France. Sounds good, right?
What about a free trip to France, after three years of hard work and an untold amount of money?
Although it may not sound appealing to some, to Hollie Lavenstein, assistant professor in communication and journalism, it is a great honor.
Lavenstein’s short film, “Just Act Normal,” has been accepted to be a part of the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival.
The festival takes place in Clermont-Ferrand, France, from Jan. 30 to Feb. 6.
Lavenstein said her film is considered her research for the University, so AU is paying for her airfare. The Festival is taking care of her hotel accommodations.
“I have entered two or three films in this festival before, but they have never been selected,” Lavenstein said.
The festival is extremely selective, according to its Web site. Lavenstein’s film was one of 580 short films registered from the U.S., and only four were chosen.
Lavenstein said she considers Clermont-Ferrand to be the second-most prestigious film festival in France.
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SGA Presses on with Plans for New Student Recreation and Wellness Center
by The Auburn Plainsman - A spirit that is not afraid.Jan 15, 2009“A rendering of exercise machines inside the proposed Sudent Recreation and Wellness Center: CONTRIBUTED
As SGA continues to make plans for a new student recreation and wellness center, they are offering students a new way to stay informed on the progress of the project and voice their opinions.
SGA launched a Web site Tuesday devoted to the plans for the new facility, on which construction is expected to begin in the fall.
“The site is for the students or anyone else to learn about the project, the different groups playing roles in the process and just to give them some visualization of the project,” said Sam Nicolle, SGA executive director of initiatives.
SGA President Lauren Hayes said the site features a variety of information about the new student recreation and wellness center.
“Visiting the Web site will be the easiest way for students to get the most up to date information about the plans for the new facility,” she said.
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Library gets new carpet
by The Auburn Plainsman - A spirit that is not afraid.Jan 15, 2009“Students are walking on new ground this semester: when they step on to the carpet in the Ralph Brown Draughon Library. Rod Guajardo / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR
If the Auburn University dean of libraries felt a twinge of disappointment, she did not let it show through her warm smile.
“We didn’t get new carpeting in our offices,” said Bonnie MacEwan. “It’s only in the public areas. It’s for you students.”
Much of the carpeting in the Ralph Brown Draughon Library was replaced over winter break, said Bob Yerkey, building administrator for AU Libraries.
“Most of the carpeting in this building is between 10-20 years old, and it looked pretty bad,” Yerkey said.
Yerkey said the carpet was replaced in the public areas on the first and second floors.
MacEwan said part of the third floor graduate student area was also re-carpeted.
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City of Auburn maintains revenue standards despite sinking economy
by The Auburn Plainsman - A spirit that is not afraid.Jan 15, 2009“In a time of economic recession, Auburn seeks monetary support more than ever, but at what cost can Auburn ask for and receive monetary donations and still protect student interests and students’ personal information?
In a recent NY Times article, some accuse colleges of giving away students’ information to businesses in return for kickbacks without the students’ knowledge.
But Auburn continues to maintain a high moral standard through its outreach and dealings with monetary contracts.
Student privacy is mandated by federal law through the Family Rights and Privacy Act, FRPA, Auburn University Special Council to the President, Jon Waggoner said.
“The goal of trying to find alternate revenue sources is to decrease student cost, so as not to raise money through tuition increases,” Waggoner said. “So my own criteria for negotiating these contracts is that I would never try to negotiate revenue to the University, which comes on the backs of the students.”
One contract in particular has taken a special interest in students as well as supporting the University.
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Student still in ICU after Sunday assault
by The Auburn Plainsman - A spirit that is not afraid.Jan 15, 2009“Jones
Auburn University freshman Taylor Jones, 18, was assaulted in the parking lot of a campus fraternity house Sunday, Jan. 11, according to police officials.
Jones was sent to The Medical Center in Columbus, Ga. after he received head injuries from the altercation at Sigma Phi Epsilon.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Jones was still in the Intensive Care Unit and labeled “unsatisfactory.”
A hospital representative said that is the best situation a patient can be in that unit.
Auburn Police Capt. Tom Stofer said to his knowledge, no weapons were used in the fight that occurred between 1:55 and 2:15 a.m. Sunday.
“We are at a point in the investigation where we are identifying witnesses and possible suspects,” Stofer said. “We have not made any arrests at this point, but it is an on-going investigation.”
Paul Kittle, director of Greek Life, said the University is always concerned about the safety of their students.
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CRIME REPORTS - Jan 1 - 10, 2009
by The Auburn Plainsman - A spirit that is not afraid.Jan 15, 2009“Jan. 1, Bedell Village Apartments – Theft reported. One biblical book “Pastoral Minister Guide” and one RBC debit card reported stolen.
Jan. 1, Zellars Avenue - Theft reported. One Lorcin L25BD 25-caliber automatic pistol reported stolen.
Jan. 1, Tiger Food Mart – Theft reported. Two Tropicana cranberry juices and one MD 20/20 wine reported stolen.
Jan. 1, Ridgecrest Apartments – Criminal mischief reported. One Duraband home theater system, one Daewoo 20-inch color TV and one flower vase reported damaged.
Jan. 2, Dollar General – Counterfeiting reported. Two $20 bills reported stolen.
Jan. 2, Mary Lane – Theft reported. One red “Vodaphone” soccer jersey and one acoustic guitar.
Jan. 2, Ryan Lane – Theft reported. One Husqvarna leaf blower and two one-gallon sprayers reported stolen.
Jan. 3, Cottage Lane – Burglary reported. One Henry 22-caliber lever action rifle, one metric set task force wrenches and one standard set task force wrenches reported stolen.
Jan. 3, Murphy Oil Company – Theft reported. Seven gallons of regular fuel reported stolen.
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Organization builds lasting relationships
by The Auburn Plainsman - A spirit that is not afraid.Jan 15, 2009“To the world, an Auburn student may be just another person. To a person with intellectual disabilities, that Auburn student could be their world.
Auburn University is one of more than 1,400 chapters to promote Best Buddies, an international organization that creates one-on-one friendships between students and individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Laura Clayton, a senior in early childhood special education, is director of Best Buddies at Auburn.
Having grown up around an uncle with a disability, Clayton is compassionate about her job as director and strives to provide the buddies with social opportunities and friendships they wouldn’t have otherwise.
”I just have a heart for helping them live a normal life that most people take for granted,” Clayton said. “These buddies just love life and are so excited to have the opportunity to be with their friends and have a social life.”
Clayton said students are specially paired with their buddies based on schedules and interests in order to create the best possible friendship.
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