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Desmonte Leonard is a suspect in the University Heights shooting that ended the lives of two former Auburn football players and one Auburn resident.

Officials to add charge, victim released from UAB Hospital Andrew Yawn COMMUNITY EDITOR

UAB Hospital media relations has confirmed that John Robertson is no longer on the patients list and has been released after suffering a gun-shot wound to the head during the shooting at University Heights on Saturday, June 9. Details of his condition and recovery process are unknown, however, his release is positive after Auburn Police Chief Tommy Dawson said Robertson was “fighting for his life” the day after the shooting. Desmonte Leonard will now have another charge added to his litany of alleged offenses.

Leonard, the suspect in the June 9 shooting at University Heights, will be additionally charged with attempted murder following Robertson’s release from UAB, according to Captain Tom Stofer of the Auburn Police Department. This will be added to three counts of capital murder and two counts of first degree assault. However, Stofer said Leonard “hasn’t been served the warrant yet.” Robertson is a native of Roanoke, Ala., the hometown of fellow shooting victims Xavier Moss and deceased former Auburn football player Ladarious Phillips.

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After several days of jury selection, the Updyke case was issued a continuance and a time table has not yet been set.

Updyke trial delayed in wake of media attention Nathan Simone ONLINE EDITOR

The Auburn community has been helplessly dragged in and out of the courtroom these past weeks week, fueled by the fires of investigative reporting and the final say of the justice system. Monday, June 18, seemed quiet in comparison to the days that followed, with Auburn still recovering after the shooting that occurred at University Heights only nine days earlier and with a myriad of legal proceedings in tempered anticipation, including those of Harvey Updyke and Antonio Goodwin. Updyke appeared at the Lee County Justice Center that day for a deposition related to his upcoming trial. Cindy Foster, chemical expert at the Mississippi State Chemical Laboratory Pesticide Residue Division, was brought in by the prosecution to issue a video deposition that is said to be vital to the prosecution’s case. The defense brought chemist Lawrence Keith to evaluate the deposition. Updyke’s wife, Elva, partook in a yelling

match with a deputy before the deposition, prodding the media that she was adamantly against. Still, nothing unexpected happened. Within 24 hours, that all changed. Former Auburn University football player Antonio Goodwin was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Tuesday for a robbery committed in March 2011 during which he used fellow teammate Michael Dyer’s handgun. Despite testaments of his goodwill by friends and family members, the court found Goodwin guilty of first-degree robbery. On the same day, the soon-to-be-legendary third Updyke confession was reported by The Auburn Plainsman’s community editor Andrew Yawn and ignited a media frenzy not only in Alabama, but on sports networks across the country. Amidst the hearsay that followed, on Wednesday, June 20, Updyke’s attorney Everett Wess denied that his client ever made a confession to Yawn. Editor-in-chief of The Auburn Plainsman Robert Lee released a statement

later that day exhibiting full support for Yawn from himself and the entire Plainsman staff. “We stand behind Andrew Yawn’s reporting on the Updyke confession yesterday afternoon 100 percent. The information gathered was not prompted, nor off the record,” Lee said. A gag order was issued to Yawn later that same day, which henceforth has prevented him from talking about or reporting on the case any more. On Thursday, June 21, the Updyke sensation was in full swing by the time the courts tried unsuccessfully to pick 10 more jurors who did not have previous knowledge of the case or were compelled to bias. Judge Jacob Walker expressed his frustration when Wess’s assertion that the jury pool in Auburn had been “poisoned” by Yawn’s article seemed correct. “These jurors are doing the best they can, and people are intentionally interjecting them,” Walker said.

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English major added to ABC’s ‘Modern Family’ Melody Kitchens MANAGING EDITOR

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Tiger Transit, contracted by Groome Transport, has been serving as a means of alternative transportation for Auburn students for more than eight years.

On, and off, the road again Tiger Transit employees say they are not receiving over-time pay Ben Croomes OPINIONS EDITOR

Employees of Groome Transportation, the company contracted to run Auburn University’s Tiger Transit, are not getting overtime pay. Lutricia Blunt, Tiger Transit driver, said Groome is exploiting a contract loophole and making employees drive to Atlanta, which is a trip across state lines. Groome uses the crossstate trip as a reason to not pay their drivers overtime. “They have it in their contract that when we go over

state lines we don’t get paid over time, and I really don’t understand that,” Blunt said. According to Blunt, the loophole affects all drivers, whether they frequently drive to Atlanta or not. When a driver is selected to drive a shuttle to Atlanta, their regular pay is also lowered to minimum wage for the duration of the trip. “I only signed off to drive for the University,” Blunt said. Vice President of Groome Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n C h r i s Groome said via email the

cut in overtime pay is a result of the current “economic and business” climate. “Keeping that in mind, our current service model, which has recently changed, does not allow us to continue to provide overtime wages for our employees,” Groome said. Despite the company’s decision to cut overtime pay, Groome said Groome Transportation is still going to provide the best possible environment for its employees and customers. Grimes said the compa-

ny hopes it will maintain its ability to offer an “enjoyable place to work.” The morale of Tiger Transit employees has suffered from these changes. “It has made them mean, and they complain a lot and really don’t want to drive anymore,” Blunt said. “A lot of people have quit.” The United States Department of Labor lists only a few exceptions for employees that do not qualify for overtime pay.

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He originally had no interest in pursuing comedic writing when he first came to Auburn University, but now he’s packing for Los Angeles for the opportunity of a lifetime. Jeremy Banks, senior in English, landed an internship with ABC Network’s “Modern Family.” Oh, and he just had a Skype date with “Modern Family’s” Sofia Vergara. “It’s a rare experience … this writing opportunity,” Banks said. “It’s not a widely known thing to come right out of college and write for a seriously popular show like that. “I was surprised and delighted and apprehensive because I was like, ‘This is a scam.’” Besides normal intern routines like scouring for hot coffee, Banks will be assisting with script cameos, which are the 3-minute bits before the actual script begins. “What is most appealing about the show to me are the characters and the setup,” Banks said. “They have

a really modern family, if you will. “I think it’s really cool seeing that and having them endorse same-sex couples.” Before “Modern Family” came into the picture, Banks said he compiled and sent the best of his personal writings into a portfolio to various studios. “I even sent it to Tyler Perry, and I’m not going to apologize for that,” Banks said. “I will later.” As he waited for a response from studios, Banks also applied to a few graduate schools, including the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. “Apparently, one of the directors of admissions at USC is really good friends with one of the writers of ‘Modern Family’,” Banks said. “She (the writer) thought my portfolio was really funny.” Banks then received an offer and accepted the internship. He’s soon to depart from Auburn at the end of July to intern with “Modern Family ” until

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Many jurors commented that the news seemed inescapable, especially in Lee County, and that even in trying their best to avoid it, the trial had become a part of Auburn’s life. Wess continued to renew his motion for a change of venue, while the state continued to insist upon prosecution in Lee County. District Attorney Robbie Treese said that the case had received too much media attention to be moved anywhere in Alabama and, possibly, oth-

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December. Initially starting out as a music major and playing in the Auburn University Marching Band, Banks switched his major in order to pursue writing. Once he began gaining more recognition of his writings from friends, Banks said it became easier for him to “publish” what he wrote. “It was more of a social media thing, too,” Banks said. “I’ve never considered my brand of comedy as one to be appreciated in the region we’re in. I’ve learned to accept that, and that was the biggest hurdle.” Banks said writing has never felt like a chore to him, and he writes and reads for at least four to five hours each day. “In my spare time, I write what I want to write,” Banks said. “It’s a really important thing to do, but not as important as engaging with people and interacting. “I draw from that, just from conversation in general. I get so many things from friends; it’s just fuel.” Banks also said his professors inspired him to hone in

The Auburn Plainsman er neighboring states. “We object to moving it to Rhode Island,” Treese said jokingly. In what turned into an anti-climactic moment, Judge Walker issued a continuance, delaying the trial inevitably. Auburn tried to figure out how to make sense of it all. Until another court date is announced, Auburn will have to keep trying. The gag order remains in effect for witnesses such as radio personality Paul Finebaum and reporter Andrew Yawn. Until all the yellow tape is cleared, get ready to yawn, again. on his own art of writing. “One (professor) said, ‘Write what you know,’ and if you follow me on Twitter, it’s all I know,” Banks said. One of Banks’ closest friends, Mallory Good, became infatuated with Banks’ Twitter feed, @jbanksits2012, before ever meeting him. As chance would have it, Good met Banks one random night on the Plains. “I walked up to him like a 14-year-old groupie and said, ‘I follow you on Twitter, and I’m obsessed with you,’” Good said. “It was like he was Justin Bieber.” Besides the craft of perfecting his Twitter presence, Banks also said he hopes to work in screen-writing with small films one day. But as far as “Modern Family” goes, Banks said, “I want to be useful, and be there as long as I can. I just want to give back. “At the heart of these popular shows it’s writing. Someone is sitting in a room to make that show funny.” Banks said although he “loves Auburn to death,” he’s ready to experience his opportunity in comedic writing elsewhere. “If someone’s laughing at the end of it, then great,” Banks said. “That’s all I’ll have to say at the end of the day.”

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Robertson suffered a gun-shot wound to the head at a party at the complex. Xavier Moss, Eric Mack, Ed Christian, Ladarious Phillips and Demario Pitts were also allegedly shot by Leonard at the party. Mack and Moss have already recovered released from East Alabama Medical Center. Christian died on-scene and Phillips and Pitts died later at EAMC.

Certain employees of motor carriers are exempt, but there is no specific statement of exemption listed for bus drivers on a transit route, whether they cross state lines or not. The Auburn University Campus Transit Request for Proposal states Auburn expects the contractor, Groome Transportation in this case, to pay proper wages to drivers and offer an affordable benefits package as well.

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Thursday, June 28, 2012 Blunt said they are offered insurance, but it is not affordable on the wages a driver earns, and, along with the cut in overtime pay, there are only two items on a long list of employee grievances. Tiger Transit driver Nettie Chambers said if a driver refuses to drive the shuttle bus to Atlanta, he or she will be fired. “I don’t see well at night.” Chambers said. “But when he says you have to go, you have to go.” Chambers also said drivers have not been given proper breaks during the

workday, sometimes none at all. On an 8-hour shift, a driver is supposed to get two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch break. Blunt said there has been a lot of gossip among drivers about how the company they work for has allegedly mistreated them, but she said she chooses to ignore what she calls “sidewalk talk.” “I really try to stay positive and not complain too much, but it’s hard.” Blunt said. “I like driving, and this is a good job for the most part, but it does get tough.”

DANIELLE LOWE / PHOTO EDITOR

Jeremy Banks, senior in English, will be interning with ABC’s Modern Family in August. Some of his duties will include assisting with cameo writing, the three-minute period before the script begins.

Bike racks bring improved look, convenience to concourses Nathan Kelly WRITER

The long-awaited bicycle racks project at is in full swing. The $90,000 project to install 50 new bike racks on the University’s campus is nearing completion as summer rolls along on the Plains. The campus bike committee, made up of Auburn faculty, staff and students, is dedicated to improving bike usage and facilities on campus with education and event coordinating. It’s goal for this project is to create bike paths that parallel pedestrian walkways or bike paths that are independent of pedestrian walkways, but lead to same destination. SGA President Owen Parish

said riding bikes to class has become a popular means of transportation for students, so the need for better, more efficient bikes is present. Josh Brinkerhoff, senior in mechanical engineering, said he believes that Auburn isn’t the best campus for bikes yet, but that it is getting there. “I ride my bike (to campus) two to three times a week,” Brinkerhoff said. “The bikers and walkers can get in each other’s way a lot.” Brinkerhoff said the new bike racks are putting the old ones to shame. “It’s not the biggest change in the world, but you can definitely tell a difference from the old rusty ones around campus,” Brinkerhoff said.

According to the Office of Sustainability, the University currently has 4.55 miles of onroad bike lanes and 1.8 miles of off-road bike lanes. In their list of goals for campus, the bike committee advocates education on biking trends and safety, and it supports the addition of a bike shop in the Student Center and air pumps placed around campus. Adrienne Newton, junior in nursing, said she thinks Auburn is already a bike-friendly campus. “There are convenient bike racks and sidewalks everywhere,” Newton said. Newton said she rarely ever rides her bike on campus. “I usually take the transit to

campus, and I enjoy walking,” Newton said. However, despite not getting much use out of her bike, Newton said she believes the new bike racks, bike shop and air pumps are all great ideas. “There have been times that I’ve needed air on campus,” Newton said. “I might be more likely to use my bike if we got that.” On its website, the bike committee supports its cause by saying, “Biking is good for your health, it’s good for your pocket and it’s good for the environment. Out of all the alternatives to single-occupant vehicle transportation, bikes are the easiest, fastest, most efficient, and cheapest way to get to and from campus.”

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There are now 60 new bike racks located throughout campus, leading the way for other possible bike-related installations.

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New smoking policy begins first day of fall semester Summer Austin WRITER

Beginning Aug. 16, smokers must be 25 feet away from buildings on Auburn University’s campus. With the upcoming policy change, smokers are encouraged to participate in Auburn’s “Pack it Up” tobacco cessation initiative. Pharmacists and pharmacy students encourage those interested in quitting their smoking habit to meet with them one-on-one in person so they can evaluate the person’s interest in changing and readiness professionally. “Some patients come in and think there’s a magical cure...but, like with any type of behavior change, there has to be dedication to change,” said Kimberly Braxton-Lloyd, assistant dean for Health Services and director of Auburn University’s Pharmaceutical Care Center. According to BraxtonLloyd, it’s hard to quit smok-

ing because there is a psychological dependence, and many smokers align certain activities, such as drinking with smoking. The pharmacists working with the patients help them develop a quit plan and together set a quit date to prepare for. If the patient lives with roommates, they are informed that the patient is trying to quit as well. The pharmacists assist in selecting a medication, if appropriate for the patient, such as the over-the-counter nicotine patch, gum, lozenges, or, in more extreme circumstances, even prescription nasal spray or inhalers and nonnicotine medications. The patient will meet with the pharmacists so they can help to monitor the efficacy of tobacco cessation and the safety of the medications. The program monitors the exhaled carbon monoxide levels so that the smoker can see

the change. Patients are normally in the program for three to six months. The program cost is covered once for employees if they are enrolled in the Uni-

versity’s health insurance. The University also provides a $120 stipend for overthe-counter medications. For students the cost of the program is $120, and if the

smoker has been clean for three months, he or she will get a $60 refund. The program is billed through the bursar’s office and over-the-counter medications are available through the pharmacy at a discounted price. Members of the Auburn community also have the option to volunteer as patients in a pharmacy course titled early pharmacy practice experience course. The patient will receive extra support and monitoring for their health and wellness needs and the pharmacy students gain experience. Interested students or staff may contact Kathy Kyle at (334) 844-8345 for more information on how to volunteer. The policy change has received mixed reactions, but according to Michael Freeman, the hazardous materials technician in the University’s Risk Management and Safety Department, most of Auburn’s

faculty and staff have a positive reaction to the new smoking policy. Claire McEntire, sophomore in pre-marketing and communications, said she is a smoker, but doesn’t think the policy will affect her because it is not difficult for her to wait until she gets off of campus to smoke. Taylor Tyus, senior in finance, said he is in favor of the new smoking policy because some of her family members are asthmatic and are easily affected by secondhand smoke. “I like it because it’s something very personal to me and people don’t seem to consider those with asthma as much as they should in regards to smoking,” Tyus said. “They seem to only think about the lung cancer and effects of second-hand smoke on a person’s body. Some don’t realize just how large the spectrum of people it [smoking] affects is.”

James Bros. Bikes to host Boat Demo Day in July Rebecca Moseley CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER

Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR Employee of James Bros. Bikes begins preparing for Boat Demo Day on July 7 at Chewacle State Park. Participants will receive free admission into Chewacla.

James Bros. Bikes of South College is hosting a free Boat Demo Day at Chewacla State Park on Saturday, July 7, to show off their latest product line of paddle boats and boards. Participants receive free admission to the park that day with no membership required. “Get outside and enjoy the lake and waterfall, hike the trails and bring a picnic and stay for lunch,” said O’Dell Banks, Chewacla State Park manager. “Spend some time on the new beginner mountain bike trail, or the other 15 miles of new trail.” Stand-up paddle, or SUP, boarding began in the early ‘60s when photographers in Hawaii surfed out to open waters, standing up and facing the beach to snap pictures of tourists learning to surf. Paddle boarding has de-

veloped into a sport that involves leisure as well as competition, and the boards come in a variety of styles that includes touring and racing. This is the first event put on by James Bros. Bikes owner Danny James, and he hopes to continue hosting similar events featuring the sport that is growing in popularity. People often gather for group paddling and experiment with the sport. “Depending on the board, your head is really high off the surface of the water, so if you go down it’s a rocky situation,” James said. “That’s not something that appeals to me at all, but there are some people that are really into it, so they go find a river with some crazy rapids to go down as if they are in kayaks.” It has gained greater appeal throughout the decline and plateau of the economy due to the sport’s lacking the

need for gas or insurance. Also, there are several health benefits of paddle boarding, including a core workout and balance training. Paddle boards are a more practical watercraft than large boats and boats with engines because they do not sit deep in the water, are easy to maneuver and can fit into smaller waterways. Paddle boards, as well as kayaks, are also beneficial in that there is no need for a big boat or the toting associated with big boats. On Saturday, participants will be able to choose from three different styles of boards as well as sit-on-top kayaks of the Cobra brand. The boards that will be made available are Bote brand boards, which is a company based in Destin, Fla. and was started in 2009 by Auburn alumni Corey and Magda Cooper. Magda is a former Auburn

swimmer who participates in paddle board races, often placing fourth or better. The Coopers were the first to create a board specifically designed for fishing. These boards range from 10.5 to 12.5 feet and are lightweight for easy transport, weighing 25-38 pounds. James Bros. Bikes also hosts free weekly group bike rides with beginner or intermediate options Wednesday nights at 6:15 that begin at the bike shop. These rides are led by James and James Bros. Bikes employee and recent Auburn graduate in elementary education Grant Chaffin. “The beginner group ride is an eight mile ride and is extremely beginner-oriented,” Chaffin said. “Everyone is welcome and the pace is totally dictated by the group.” The intermediate group travels 22 miles round-trip on a well-lit route into downtown Opelika.

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Harvey Updyke, the never-ending story In Auburn, Harvey Updyke is the bad guy. However, he is also a legal conundrum. He has confessed on multiple occasions, but never to the police. We’ve all heard him. If you live in Alabama, and care anything at all about college football, you know who he is and what he’s allegedly done. That’s right, alleged. Even though most of us have heard his infamous Finebaum confession, he’s still innocent until proven guilty. We want to take the high road on this one. We want to say leave it to the court and a jury of his peers to decide, but it looks more and more like that day will never come. If this undisclosed illness, which is apparently going to kill Updyke be-

fore his sentence, is the real deal, then where does that leave us? We are usually the first to say the influence of the court of public opinion is often the worst thing that can happen to a high profile case, but we don’t usually have a recorded confession. Of course, the Internet is buzzing with conspiracy theories. One of our favorites depicts Updyke as a criminal mastermind who is using his confessions of wrongdoing as a shady tactic to guarantee a mistrial, which is just as funny as it is stupid. Sorry bammers, Updyke just isn’t that clever. Another theory suggests that our own Andrew Yawn is making up the

conversation he had with Updyke. This theory is especially popular with people who think the Plainsman is a cut-rate rag with no real journalistic skills. It was even hinted at by Updyke’s attorney, Everett Wess. Sorry again, but we take our jobs just as seriously as any other news outlet, if not more so. It’s not our fault if a reporter for a larger media entity didn’t think to interview the only suspect in one of the biggest cases in the history of the Auburn-Alabama rivalry. Yawn did his job, and that’s all there is to it. He’s not a cunning spy with high tech surveillance equipment and a tendency toward malice. He’s a journalist with a pad and a pen. The important question here is

whether or not Updyke will get a fair trial in Lee County. We disagree, but we are a bit bias. The truth is he might not get a fair trial anywhere in the state, which is divided not so much into counties, but regions of allegiance to Auburn or Alabama. Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait, and September seems a lot further away now. Let’s hope Updyke’s doctors back in Louisiana can keep him walking upright. Showing up to court in a hospital gown is slightly worse than jeans. Also, anytime Elva Updyke wants to speak her mind to a police officer or the news media, we encourage her to do so. It will only help. Stand by your man, Elva.

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Critical thinking, a dash of skepticism goes a long way Nathan Simone Online@ theplainsman. com

To be honest, when I signed on as online editor of The Auburn Plainsman I had little knowledge of what the job actually entailed. I realized that I would be managing a website and various social media accounts, but the magnitude of how important this has become in today’s new age of journalism had not dawned on me until after the breaking news during the past few weeks. It quickly became apparent that being the sole online presence for the staff would not work out well in the long run. And, in this era of infinite digital information via the al-

mighty Internet, it can’t work for much longer. The entire staff needed to know how to effectively post things online, work the social media outlets and sift through the vast array of junk sitting online for genuine truth and leads. But now, I’ve realized that everyone, especially our readers, need to have these skills too. Last week, our editorial board wrote what I consider to be one of our most important pieces yet. Titled “Social media, viral stupidity,” this text addressed the uproar of online ignorance and blatant extremism in the wake of the University Heights shooting, fueled almost entirely by social media. The article put it lightly when it said trying to sort through information online

(and seeking to preserve clarity and accuracy) was like “trying to read a book in the middle of a hurricane.” For centuries, there have been physical barriers to the news industry that dictated which information was published and which was not. The news was available once a day or once a week, depending on where you lived, and only much later came the possibility of breaking news updates via television. That is no longer true. Nowadays, at any location in the world, information is literally a click away. This is a godsend; a wonderful gift that technology has finally built up to that could allow the entire world to communicate simultaneously and harmoniously. And yet, means for peace and unity have not reigned su-

perior on the Internet. How many times has someone posted something online, forgotten about it and then, sooner or later, had someone try to take it as credible information for one reason or another? I’m urging you, Auburn, to stand strong and not succomb to rumors, shout hearsay or spread lies. Do not accept this from others either, even on the level playing field of the Internet. Not only are these actions childish and petty, but they can ruin the dispersion of legitimate news for everyone. I’m not asking you to chase after Internet trolls, drop out of school to monitor what happens online or stay inside 24/7. I’m simply asking you to think about what you read online before passing the information along as fact to your

peers. Do not become a victim of the vicious 15-minute news cycle. If we truly want information in this digital age to be easily accessible, free, and accurate, then we need to do our part in making this situation better. Start by taking a moment to apply some skepticism. Does it sound true, factual, or even close to reality? Those are all qualities that are lost when anyone who has an internet connection can start a website and call it news. Blogs and social media have become a go-to source for information, and while they are great for recipes, do-it-yourself tips or gossip about that girl you went to high school with, they aren’t the best place to find credible material. Most blogs don’t follow any kind of journalistic ethics.

I know it is difficult, especially when the big news agencies rely so much on social media and partisan blogs. But being smart and using some common sense to judge what people tell you is not a crime. Trolls will be trolls, but you don’t have to fall for it. Just because every one else on the Internet seems like they have hambuger meat instead of brains doesn’t mean you need to play dumb to fit in. I encourage all of you to become part-time journalists. Do a little research here and there. Read actual news, not just aggregate blogs. Take some pride in being able to spot the difference between cold hard facts and a funny cat meme. Online editing is not just a career. It’s a lifestyle, and we could all benefit from it.

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Hard work, patience prevail in Montgomery standoff TJ Harlin Campus@ theplainsman. com

Frustration. Misinformation. Fatigue. These are just some of the words to describe the events of Monday, June 11; a night that was supposed to bring about justice, but instead brought about nothing. Reports began surfacing on Twitter on Monday at 6 p.m. that Desmonte Leonard, the man accused of fatally shooting three people at a party at University Heights on Saturday night, had been spotted in a neighborhood in Montgomery. By the time The Plainsman staff arrived in MontgomThe Editorial Board Robert E. Lee

ery at 8 p.m., the scene was a madhouse. The streets in the neighborhood were filled with hundreds of curious residents. Numerous media outlets lined lawns and sidewalks hoping to see law enforcement take down a possibly ruthless killer. Law enforcement was also there in a big way. Highly trained United States Marshals, FBI agents, tactical units and local law enforcement were all ready to take down an alleged murderer. Two independent sources told officials just a few hours earlier that Leonard was inside the house. Two different instruments showed that someone was inside the house and coughing was heard in the attic. Leonard was going to be taken down. Excitement and antici-

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pation were high in all of us. Breaking news, a capture and a sense of relief was going to happen before our eyes, possibly within minutes. Except it didn’t. Every hour Mayor Todd Strange and Director of Public Safety Chris Murphy held press conferences and continued to assure the public that Leonard would be captured. “Time is on our side,” Strange said repeatedly. "This is a pretty driven person. He's got nothing to lose," Murphy said. "You cannot rush it." But it felt like it needed to be rushed. Hour after hour, we waited for Leonard to be captured, only to be told that law enforcement officials were continuing to work on it, and they

believed he would be captured. Then, a massive rainstorm hit that sent everyone running for the hills, and the atmosphere amongst the spectators began to swirl and rage in rhythm with Mother Nature. Why hadn’t Leonard been captured? What was taking so long? What was going on? By 11 p.m., the excitement everyone felt earlier that night metamorphosed into frustration. It became evident that Leonard would not be found at that time. When the clock struck midnight, Strange and Murphy gave a final press conference advising everyone to go home. I was absolutely furious and admittedly, selfish. I thought to myself, how could the police waste my time like this?

In my head, a column began. I was going to rip into every law enforcement agency involved in the case and bash them for wasting my precious time. In my head, they had failed. But, as we rode back to the Plains, I began realizing how unfair that would be. Law enforcement did what they had to do in that situation. They had all indications that was there, and searched for hours just to make sure they had not missed something. They put their lives at risk, and I was complaining about losing a few hours of sleep. Our culture has become that of instant gratification and patience has become a thing of the past. Everything about our lives is instant, from coffee to news. An investigation, however, is not some-

thing to be rushed. It takes time, and there can be setbacks along the way. Instead of berating law enforcement for a mistake, people should have applauded them for their teamwork and strong will to catch an alleged killer, even with Monday’s disappointment. Finally, Leonard turned himself in. The mood changed to a lighter ambience, consisting of admiration for the hard work different organizations put in to catch Leonard. But people should also applaud the work put in on Monday. Even though it was unsuccessful, Monday proved to everyone that every law enforcement agency would not rest until Leonard was captured. Patience prevailed.

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Students show law enforcement the functionality in fashion TJ Harlin CAMPUS EDITOR

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One of Auburn’s industrial design students model Piper-Kaiser’s uniform design featuring waterproof material.

Industrial design students recently completed a semester-long project designing uniforms for different law-enforcement agencies. The industrial design program was approached by Horace Small, a uniform company owned by Vanity Fair Imagewear. Vanity Fair Imagewear also owns several other apparel brands like Wrangler Jeans. “Horace Small came to us and said that they were trying to reestablish themselves, and they came to us for conceptual ideas,” said Dylan Piper-Kaier, graduate student in industrial design. The project began with large amounts of research, according to Rich Britnell, professor in industrial design. Students participated in ride-alongs with the Auburn Police Department, the Auburn Fire Department and the Alexander City Fire Department. “We did what equated to 40 hours of ride-alongs with different agencies and picked their brain about things,” Britnell said. After receiving feedback from the different officers, the students set to work on their designs, according to Britnell. “It was really good getting feedback and getting a direction to go,” said Chad Griffith, senior in industrial design. Griffith went on the ride-alongs and decided to focus his designs on bicycle patrol officers. “Patrol officers are a growing segment, and as far as uniforms go there’s not a lot out there,” Griffith said. “It’s usually just a polo shirt and bicycle shorts.” Griffith’s goal was to design a uniform that was more professional, but also functional. “I tried to create a mesh between something lightweight and breathable but still give a good solid command presence,” Griffith said. Piper-Kaiser focused his research on designing a uniform for firefighters. He

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had to design a uniform that provided more functionality, but wouldn’t be too drastic of a change. “There’s a lot of tradition behind both law enforcement and firefighter uniforms,” Piper-Kaiser said. “They have to be able to be identified readily, so everything ended up looking traditional.” After speaking with firefighters, Piper-Kaiser said he learned that the biggest complaint firefighters had about their uniform was that they were too often mistaken for police officers. “Many times their uniform is a police uniform without the police utility built or body armor,” Piper-Kaiser said. Piper-Kaiser designed a uniform with waterproof material along the shoulders and knees to protect firefighters from the elements. He also lined the inside of the pants with pockets to give the pants a professional yet functional look. After the projects were completed, designs were presented to Horace Small. “The quality of the final pieces were very impressive,” Britnell said. “I think there were three vice-presidents of the company that were there. It was some valuable experience for (the students).” Although it was challenging, students enjoyed the project. “It was really cool,” Griffith said. “In industrial design we usually focus on hard products like consumer electronics or drills. It’s really interesting to work on some soft goods and learn how to sew.” This was the first time most of the students had worked with a sewing machine. “I actually had one of the student’s moms come in to give everyone a sewing lesson,” Britnell said. “It was very satisfying to see them learn a new skill that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.” The industrial design program is already working on future projects. This fall, students will be working on grills and smokers. “It’s never boring around here,” Britnell said. “There’s always something different.”

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The Auburn family is something every student is aware of, but may be unable to put in words. AuburnArt has made that process a bit easier now with the Auburn In You photo contest. AuburnArt is asking for submissions of personal or family photo entries that portray the expression of the Auburn spirit. “Having graduated from Auburn and having history in Auburn has shown me that the ‘Auburn in me’ is not just a school or a town,” said owner of AuburnArt Cliff L. Hare, “It is a state of mind and a way of life.” Submissions will be accepted on the AuburnArt Facebook page, and every submission will be featured on the Auburn In You Gallery. A select group of photos will be selected for the companies advertisement in Auburn Football Illustrated, the programs sold at every Auburn home football game. AuburnArt store manager Nicole Brooks said the idea for the contest came from their event at A-Day. “We were talking to a lady and she was telling us a story about a great deed that she did, and we were saying how great it was. She said ‘That’s just the Auburn in me’ and when she said that it kind of sparked something with us and grabbed our at-

tention and we went with it,” Brooks said. “We thought it was such a great idea to ask others what it means to be a part of the Auburn family.” Brooks said they have received multiple submissions already. These include pictures from the national championship victory in 2010, sunset pictures in Auburn and even a picture of a dog wearing a Cam Newton jersey. “We’re going to select pictures and they’re going to be on the AuburnArt page in the 2012 Auburn Football Illustrated. The winners will receive a copy of the program with the ad and an AuburnArt gift card.” Founded in 2001 as an online store and with the retail store opening in 2007, AuburnArt offers Auburn photographs, prints, paintings, jewelry and pottery. Hare said he believes the Auburn spirit is something special to every individual. “Being part of the Auburn family means a lot to me,” Hare said. “In Auburn, each person is different and unique, but it is the collective whole that creates the Auburn family. That is what sets Auburn apart from other places. We truly feel like we are part of something bigger and better than just a team or just a town.” Visit Facebook.com/auburnart for submission and the current gallery.

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‘Raney’ days: getting to know local musician Chris Raney Rebecca Moseley CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER

The adventurous soul of local musician Chris Raney is illustrated by the admiration of fans and the display of his talents through performances around town at venues such as Oyster Bar and Grill and the Balcony Bar. Raney, senior in business management, attended Venice High School of Venice Beach, Fla., where he would frequent the beach after school or longboard down a popular, dangerous drag of road called “The Friend Killer.” Raney has worked at Oyster Bar and Grill on North College Street for five years where he currently works once or twice a week. While Raney works at Oyster Bar and puts on late night performances throughout the week, he also works for Eidson Company doing real estate appraisal with his boss’s son and close friend, Chase Eidson. “There are very few people that I have met who strive to better themselves like Chris does,” Eidson said. “I have seen Chris play for five or six hours until two in the morning while being exhausted after a long day’s work only to do it all again the next day.” After he graduates in December, Raney said he hopes to relocate to Utah with Eidson where they plan to save money working at Canyons Resort of Park City while networking to gain valuable, unforgettable life experiences and memories. “Once he has his sights set on something, he is going for it,” Eidson said. “At the same time, he won’t let personal goals get in the way of being

a good friend, or more importantly, a good person,” Eidson said. In his spare time, Raney can be found riding his longboard or relaxing by the pool. Actually, he would be the one attempting new board tricks or doing back flips off ledges into the pool. Raney said he also enjoys his pets Moses, a Columbian Red Tail Boa known as Moe; Larry, an Irian Jaya Jungle Carpet Python and Curly, an Albino Ball Python. During his down time, Raney says he enjoys watching “How I Met Your Mother,” “Big Bang Theory,” “South Park” and “Family Guy,” as well as Jim Jeffries’ stand-up comedy on HBO. Raney said he recently finished and highly recommends the book “Scar Tissue,” an autobiography of the lead singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers Anthony Kiedis. Raney said that his most memorable experiences include attending the legendary Hangout Music Fest in Gulf Shores this past May, where he made his debut appearance on the news as a visiting tourist that stood out. Raney has also been involved in a local bowling league, where he met friend and future band mate, Sam Register. Raney and Register are currently working with other local artists Scott “DJ Esko” Sheppard and Nick Bili of Birmingham to form a band that will potentially begin in August. Raney’s stepbrother, Jorge Sotomeyer, is also involved with music as the lead vocalist in the band Adaliah which recently signed with MediaSkare Records. Adaliah is a talented group of teenagers rang-

ing in age from 16 to 19 years old that released its first album, Broken Families, on June 10 and is currently touring throughout the U.S. Before his most recent performances around Auburn, Raney played solo for a year, opening for local bands such as Alpha State and the Good Doctor, until collaborating with Austin Gray of the Good Doctor in 2009 and occasionally with other local artist, Jesse White. His weekly performances include Wednesdays on the patio at Uptown on Opelika and Thursdays at Oyster Bar and Grill. “Chris really enjoys music, and you can feel his energy when he’s up there playing,” said Hannah Rae Johnson, Oyster Bar and Grill employee. “He plays groovy tunes

that everyone enjoys, and everyone has a blast when he plays. He has been bringing in crowds to the Oyster Bar which is really helpful for the business ... good energy, good drink specials and good music.” He also plays on Friday nights downtown at the Balcony Bar and Saturdays at the Irish Bred Pub in downtown Opelika. “He has a very good, unique voice and does a great job playing music that the whole crowd can sing and dance along to, and he’s an excellent guitar player,” said Balcony Bar bartender Drew Seyfried. “Two thumbs up.”

Raney practices in his room for an upcoming gig.

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Local Provino’s branch severs ties with the franchise, promises innovation Nathan Kelly WRITER

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Provino’s chain and rename their business. “Venditori’s is the new name,” Sellers said. “It’s Italian for my last name.” Even though the name is changing, Sellers cannot stress enough that nothing else about the restaurant is changing. “If anything, we’re going to add to the menu, not take anything off,” Sellers said. According to Sellers, the choice to move away from the Provino’s chain had nothing to do with bad blood from his old

business partners. “We still have a great relationship with Provino’s still,” Sellers said. “We ended the franchise agreement and received nothing but support from Provino’s.” Tracy Ray, chief executive officer of Provino’s, had nothing but good things to say about the Sellers. “We have a special relationship with the Sellers,” Ray said. “They’re great people, and we have 20 good years of working together.” The picture of “no change”

Sellers wants to portray about his restaurant seems to be working. A local regular of Venditori’s, Keith Warren, recently ate at the restaurant after the name had changed. “Me and my family went pretty recently and we didn’t even notice the name change,” Warren said. “I think it will still stay as popular whatever the name is.” If the name change has done anything for Sellers’ business, it’s made himself more familiar with his customers. “I have people calling me

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personally to make sure I was still the owner,” Sellers said. “And then I have people coming in here asking if I’m the new owner.” The Sellers have made a name for themselves in the area. Now that they’ve gone away from the Provino’s chain, the Sellers have the freedom to expand on the menu and the building. “The favorites will still be there, but we want to use the freedom we have now to expand the menu for our customers,” Sellers said.

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As the 1992 football season came to a close, coach Pat Dye teetered on the edge with a decision to make: whether to retire or continue to coach. After leading Auburn into battle for twelve years every football season, Dye decided to retire, and coach Bobby Bowden took the reigns. But with every hero comes a legacy, and coach Dye left the Plains with plenty of talent still on the field. The Plainsman caught up with coach Dye about his final recruiting class, his thoughts on the current state of recruiting and where he sees Auburn football in the future. Robert E. Lee

were a special group of kids and still are.

probably like it, but it’s not good for them.

The 1991 recruiting class was filled with offensive linemen, was that a particular emphasis that season? We always focused on linemen, offense and defense. I always judged my recruiting classes on what kind of interior lineman we had, and when you recruit big offensive linemen, it goes hand in hand with tailbacks who want to run harder. There’s a lot more skilled players than there are offensive and defensive linemen numbers wise out there to recruit.

On Auburn’s recruiting classes compared to other SEC schools. In Auburn, we’re not going to out recruit ever– Florida, Georgia, Alabama, LSU– they’re going to get great players every year if they do a good job, and they’re doing a good job. But, we can get good kids, good players who want to come to Auburn over a five-year period of time and compete with anybody in the nation.

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On the 1992 football season. Well, it wasn’t a very fun season for me because I was in the process of determining whether I was going to retire or continue to coach and I knew we weren’t a bad football team in ’92, we just lost a bunch of close games. We had close games with everybody we played, but everybody (on the team) were freshman and sophomores. On the notoriety of the starting players on the 1992 football team. I think Alabama offered two of those started 22 scholarships. They were basically juniors and sophomores. There were a few seniors on that team, but mostly juniors and sophomores.

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Former Auburn football coach Pat Dye coached the Tigers for 12 seasons, finishing 99-39-4.

After the 1993 season, were you upset you didn’t have the opportunity to be a part of a team you recruited? No, I was just happy for them. They

How does it feel when you don’t get all the recruits you go after? You’re not going to get them all. You get close to them, and it hurts, but you get some good ones too. Recruiting is a lot different now than it was. There’s so much more technology. I think it’s unfair and unfortunate that these high school kids go through what they go through. Now, they

On the current status of Auburn’s football team. Gene (Chizik) has done, in my opinion, as good a job coaching two eight-win seasons as he did during the national championship. Everything is in place to be real good next year. I think we’ll be a lot better this year and I think we’ll probably surprise some folks, but next year we’re going to be a surprise.

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The Sept. 1 Auburn vs. Clemson matchup in the Georgia Dome has never seemed so far away. It seems as if the good news has been few and far between for the Tigers since they last took the field in the Chick-fil-A Bowl at the dome Dec. 31, 2011. The issues come from current and former players and fans. Starting with the most recent issue, freshman quarterback Zeke Pike was arrested June 23 for public intoxication. Though this was his first arrest, it was not Pike’s first issue that prevented him to showcase his abundance of offensive talents, as he was suspended for two games in high school. Another eyesore in the news is the continuance of the Harvey Updyke trial after his reported confession to Plainsman community editor Andrew Yawn. Updyke, the disgruntled Alabama fan who allegedly poisoned the Toomer’s Oaks, will not have his day in court until October or even later.

The four players from the 2010 BCS National Championship team that are accused of armed home-invasion robbery are having their days in court. Antonio Goodwin has already been sentenced to 15 years in prison, with the three trials of Mike McNeil, Shaun Kitchens and Dakota Mosley on the way. And who could forget the tragedy June 6, when Ladarious Phillips and Ed Christian, former football players, were shot and killed at a party at University Heights. Current player Eric Mack was also shot, but thankfully survived from his injuries. Putting the tragic and irresponsible off-the-field issues behind them, there are a plethora of question marks on the gridiron that must be answered. Auburn will attempt to return its program back to the top of the SEC with new coordinators Scot Loeffler and Brian Van Gorder. Assuming Pike has been taken out of the quarterback race, Loeffler now must choose between the experienced Clint Moseley and the up-and-coming Kiehl Frazier. Van Gorder will also

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The minds behind Auburn’s own Verge Pipe Media have made their mark on the social media market with their new product, Golf Joust. Golf Joust is a free iPhone and Android app that connects recreational golfers around the nation with each other in competition from their separate golf courses. “I started the app in January 2011 and the idea is to make golf more social networking friendly,” said Don Crow, Verge Pipe Media founder. “If I go out and play, and I want my buddies in California, New York and Auburn to know that I just birdied number three at Moore’s Mill, short of a text message there was no easy way to do that.” The app is centered on giving golfers the platform to record their scores, track their statistics and share their successes with their peers. It runs on a point system that moves players through levels, unlocking deals and offers provided by the course the player is at. “All of this is built around when you play,” Crow said. “You are recording your score that puts you in a joust against another golfer at another course. As you go through levels, you earn the ability to choose your opponents and recruit others to be a part of

your army.” Golf Joust also provides marketing opportunities for participating golf courses by promoting the course as well as in-house sales. The managers of their respective courses set the deals offered at each level. “If you are playing golf and you get an offer telling you to stop by the clubhouse after the front nine and get a deal on drinks or food, the option is yours to accept or decline it,” Crow said. Moore’s Mill, Auburn Links and the Auburn University Golf Club have already joined Verge Pipe by providing the Golf Joust app to their players. Crow’s goal is to have 2000 participating courses by the end of June, a goal he is less than 100 away from. Keeping things local, Crow looks to the services of Auburn University interns to help run his company. Interns range from liberal arts to engineering majors. Elizabeth Weeks, May 2011 graduate in public relations, is one of seven interns from the University. “I love the freedom and responsibility that Verge Pipe gives us,” Weeks said. “It’s nice because it is not vague busy work. We get real world experience out of the office, we got to go out to courses and talk to golfers for Golf Joust.”

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Home page of the Golf Joust application for the iPhone.

Fellow intern Grant Stewart, senior in public relations, said Verge Pipe’s success as a local company is a testament to Auburn’s impact on the mass media market. “You mainly see this type of company in a place like Atlanta or New York,” Stewart said. “I think the tech-savvy student population of Auburn makes this area a great place to grow and tap into the resources we

have right here in our own backyard.” Verge Pipe is working to create a partnership with Bloodhound Bar & Restaurant for the Open Championship from July 19-22. Crow said he wants to make the event a benefit for the Auburn and Opelika high school golf teams. Verge Pipe Media and Bloodhound are still working on details.

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A week in Auburn sports 2012 London OlympicsSwimming & Diving: A total of 42 current and former Tigers were among more than 2,000 athletes that competed for 52 spots in the 2012 London Olympics at the U.S. Swimming Trials that runs from June 25- July 2 at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha Neb. Former Auburn swimmer Eric Shanteau will represent the United States in his second Olympic Games after his runner-up finish in the 100-meter breaststroke final Tuesday night. Former Tiger Mark Gangloff missed a spot in the same final with a fifth place finish. Gangloff and Shanteau will both have a chance to compete in the 200-meter breaststroke on Thursday.

Football- Freshman quarterback Zeke Pike was arrested Saturday night for public intoxication on South College St. Men’s Golf- Junior golfer Blayne Barber was named a 2012 All-Nicklaus Team Honoree last Thursday, the Golf Coaches Association of America announced. Former Auburn golfer Roland Thatcher tied for fourth place at 12-under on Sunday at the Travelers Championship at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn. Sophomore Michael Johnson won the 2012 Greystone Invitational on Sunday at the Greystone Golf and Country Club in Birmingham. Women’s Basketball- Ty Evans, former All-American at Wisconsin-Whitewater and 10-year coaching veteran, has been hired as an assistant women’s basketball coach.

Track & Field: Ten current and former members of the Auburn track and field program began competition on Friday at the 2012 United States Track and Field Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore. at Hayward Field June 21-July 1. Sprinters Marcus Rowland and Keenan Brock saw their chance of an Olympic berth in the 100-meter sprint end on Sunday. Throwers Cory Martin and Eric Werskey also came up short in the shot put. Joanna Atkins recorded the sixth-fastest time and CeCe Williams missed the cut as Auburn’s action began on Friday with the women’s 400-meter sprint. Maya Pressley and alumni Reuben McCoy will compete Thursday.

Women’s Tennis- Auburn High School graduate and women’s tennis player Jamie Lee Hampton competed at Wimbledon and upset Daniela Hantuchova to advance to the second round of play. Volleyball- The 2012 Auburn schedule has been announced. A total of 13 home matches and 11 contests against 2011 NCAA Tournament participants highlight the schedule.

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