http://www.theplainsman.com/v/author/40 Display stories based on author. en http://www.theplainsman.com/front/2008/jun-26/auburn_swimmers_go_gold <span class="inline inline-left"><a href="/node/4072"><img src="http://www.theplainsman.com/files/images/swim.thumbnail.jpg" alt="(CLOCKWISE): Alexei Puninski swims freestyle down the pool. Cesar Cielo dives into the water. Cielo and Puninski are getting pumped for the Olympic Trials. Auburn will see nine of its swimmers competing in the games, although none will be representing the United State" title="(CLOCKWISE): Alexei Puninski swims freestyle down the pool. Cesar Cielo dives into the water. Cielo and Puninski are getting pumped for the Olympic Trials. Auburn will see nine of its swimmers competing in the games, although none will be representing the United State" class="image image-thumbnail" width="200" height="147" /></a><span class="caption" style="width: 198px;"><strong>(CLOCKWISE): </strong>Alexei Puninski swims freestyle down the pool. Cesar Cielo dives into the water. Cielo and Puninski are getting pumped for the Olympic Trials. Auburn will see nine of its swimmers competing in the games, although none will be representing the United State</span></span> <p> Auburn is proud to be the current home of nine swimmers who will be competing in the Olympic Games in Beijing, China. </p> <p> They will not be swimming for the United States, but they will still be swimming as Auburn Tigers. </p> <p> I will of course be rooting for all of them in the Olympics, because even though they are not representing the U.S., they are still representing Auburn University,” said Christine Sirna, a junior chemistry major and Tiger Splasher. “I will be wishing them nothing but great luck, and I am sure their countries, and all of Auburn will be extremely proud of their Olympic performances.” </p> <p> Cesar Cielo will be making his first Olympic appearance swimming for Brazil. His main swimming focus is on sprint freestyle and butterfly.  </p> <p> Cielo’s goal for the Olympic Games is simply to swim faster than his current best times. He says in order to do this, he will need the perfect performance, which will include a great start, fast turns and a strong finish. </p> <p> Unfortunately for Auburn, Cielo will not be returning after the games. He will swim professionally in Brazil. </p> <p> Alexei Puninski will also be making his first Olympic appearance as he competes for Croatia. Puninski’s main strength is sprint freestyle. </p> <p> “I am not nervous at all,” Puninski said. “I still have 43 days until my first race, so I am trying to focus and rest to prepare myself for the games.”<p><a href="http://www.theplainsman.com/front/2008/jun-26/auburn_swimmers_go_gold">read more</a></p> http://www.theplainsman.com/front/2008/jun-26/auburn_swimmers_go_gold#comments Front Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:10:36 -0400 jclark 4073 at http://www.theplainsman.com http://www.theplainsman.com/sports/2008/apr-24/2008_nfl_mock_draft NFL fans will get an early look at the future of their favorite franchises as the NFL Draft begins Saturday, April 25 at 2 p.m. on ESPN. Former Auburn standouts Quentin Groves, DE; Patrick Lee, CB and Pat Sims, DT have been projected as first day picks.<br /> <br /> 1. Dolphins - Chris Long, DE, Virginia<br /> Great motor and a game-changer. A good pedigree (Howie Long’s son) doesn’t hurt.<br /> 2. Rams - Jake Long, OT, Michigan<br /> The Rams need to shore up their O-Line in a bad way, Long is a big step in the right direction.<br /> 3. Falcons - Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College;<p><a href="http://www.theplainsman.com/sports/2008/apr-24/2008_nfl_mock_draft">read more</a></p> http://www.theplainsman.com/sports/2008/apr-24/2008_nfl_mock_draft#comments Sports Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0400 wpolley 3911 at http://www.theplainsman.com http://www.theplainsman.com/sports/2008/apr-24/sports_beyond_auburn_april_24_2008 <p> <b>TORONTO</b> — The Toronto Blue Jays have released former Auburn Tiger Frank Thomas. The team said the deal with the 19-year veteran  was “of mutual consent.” Thomas, now a designated hitter, has been slumping lately. </p> <p> <b>CINCINNATI</b> — Bengals linebacker Odell Turman has been reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Thurman missed the 2006 and 2007 season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. <br /> <b></b> </p><p><a href="http://www.theplainsman.com/sports/2008/apr-24/sports_beyond_auburn_april_24_2008">read more</a></p> http://www.theplainsman.com/sports/2008/apr-24/sports_beyond_auburn_april_24_2008#comments Sports Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0400 wpolley 3910 at http://www.theplainsman.com http://www.theplainsman.com/intrigue/2008/apr-24/10_ways_avoid_acne <ol> <li>Avoid sun exposure; try to apply sunscreen everyday.</li> <li>Drink plenty of water.</li> <li>Don’t over wash your face. Over washing can cause the skin to produce excess oils and contribute to future breakouts.</li> <li>Make sure the word “noncomedogenic” is on all of your face cleansers, moisturizers and make-up.</li> <li>Wash your face in the morning and at night with warm water and a cleanser.</li> <li>Don’t touch your face to keep dirt, oil, bacteria from your hands at bay.</li> <li>Exfoliate once a week.</li> <li>Be sure to moisturize after washing face.</li> <li>Don’t forget your skin regimen, especially during the stress of finals, because psychological stress is proven to be linked to breakouts.</li> <li>Wash your pillowcases once a week.</li> </ol><p><a href="http://www.theplainsman.com/intrigue/2008/apr-24/10_ways_avoid_acne">read more</a></p> http://www.theplainsman.com/intrigue/2008/apr-24/10_ways_avoid_acne#comments Intrigue Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0400 wpolley 3897 at http://www.theplainsman.com http://www.theplainsman.com/campus/2008/apr-24/campus_calendar_april_24_2008 <h4>ANNOUNCEMENTS<p><a href="http://www.theplainsman.com/campus/2008/apr-24/campus_calendar_april_24_2008">read more</a></p> http://www.theplainsman.com/campus/2008/apr-24/campus_calendar_april_24_2008#comments Campus Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0400 wpolley 3875 at http://www.theplainsman.com http://www.theplainsman.com/news/2008/apr-24/pennsylvania_numbers <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> </td> <td>Percentage of Vote </td> <td> Popular Vote</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hillary Rodham Clinton </td> <td align="center"> 55%</td> <td align="center"> 1, 258,245</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Barack Obama</td> <td align="center"> 45%</td> <td align="center">1, 042,297 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://www.theplainsman.com/news/2008/apr-24/pennsylvania_numbers">read more</a></p> http://www.theplainsman.com/news/2008/apr-24/pennsylvania_numbers#comments News Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0400 wpolley 3870 at http://www.theplainsman.com http://www.theplainsman.com/front/2008/apr-24/installation_jay_gogue <span class="inline inline-right"><a href="/node/3862"><img src="http://www.theplainsman.com/files/images/gogue_0.thumbnail.jpg" alt="President Jay Gogue: Pete Riley / PHOTO EDITOR" title="President Jay Gogue: Pete Riley / PHOTO EDITOR" class="image image-thumbnail" width="200" height="132" /></a><span class="caption" style="width: 198px;"><strong>President Jay Gogue: </strong>Pete Riley / PHOTO EDITOR</span></span> <p> Auburn President Jay Gogue will be formally installed as Auburn’s 18th president today during a 30-minute ceremony beginning at 4 p.m. on Cater Lawn. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be tomorrow at 9 a.m. The installation will stream live on the Internet at <a href="http://www.auburn.edu/installation" title="www.auburn.edu/installation">www.auburn.edu/installation</a>. </p> http://www.theplainsman.com/front/2008/apr-24/installation_jay_gogue#comments Front Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0400 wpolley 3863 at http://www.theplainsman.com http://www.theplainsman.com/news/2008/apr-24/crime_reports_april_16_april_22 April 16, Wal-Mart- Theft reported. Three bags full of various items valued at $174 were reported stolen.<br /> <br /> April 16, Mary Lane- Theft reported. One pair of Citizen jeans, one pair of Seven jeans, one pair of Hot Topic jeans, one B.B. dress, one flat hair iron, seven CDs and one yellow jacket were reported stolen.<br /> <br /> April 16, Sears- Theft reported. Two tank tops and two pairs of shorts were reported stolen.<br /><p><a href="http://www.theplainsman.com/news/2008/apr-24/crime_reports_april_16_april_22">read more</a></p> http://www.theplainsman.com/news/2008/apr-24/crime_reports_april_16_april_22#comments News Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0400 wpolley 3853 at http://www.theplainsman.com http://www.theplainsman.com/news/2008/apr-24/news_beyond_auburn_april_24_2008 <p> <b>BIRMINGHAM</b> — Convicted serial killer Daniel Siebert, 53, died Tuesday from pancreatic cancer while on Alabama’s death row. Siebert was sentenced to death separately for the murders of five people, including the Feb. 19, 1986 murder of his girlfriend Sherri Weathers, 24, and her two sons, ages 4 and 5.  </p> <p> <b>GREENVILLE</b> — Former Gov. Fob James’ son Tim James is planning to run again in 2010 for governor, a position his father held for two terms. Tim James lost the Republican nomination to Gov. Bob Riley in 2002, four years after his father’s second term ended.<p><a href="http://www.theplainsman.com/news/2008/apr-24/news_beyond_auburn_april_24_2008">read more</a></p> http://www.theplainsman.com/news/2008/apr-24/news_beyond_auburn_april_24_2008#comments News Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0400 wpolley 3852 at http://www.theplainsman.com http://www.theplainsman.com/news/2008/apr-17/crime_reports_april_8_april_15 April 9, Exxon on East University Drive- Gasoline theft reported. Ten gallons of gas valued at $30 were reported stolen.<br /> <br /> April 9, Big Cat- Gasoline theft reported. Fifteen gallons of gas valued at $54 were reported stolen.<br /> <br /> April 9, Broun Residence Hall- Theft reported. One purple mountain bike valued at $100 was reported stolen.<br /><p><a href="http://www.theplainsman.com/news/2008/apr-17/crime_reports_april_8_april_15">read more</a></p> http://www.theplainsman.com/news/2008/apr-17/crime_reports_april_8_april_15#comments News Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:48:39 -0400 wpolley 3831 at http://www.theplainsman.com