latest editorials
Medical marijuana a first step toward legalization
by Editorial Board
2 days ago | 2 2 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
Rep. K. L. Brown, of Calhoun County, has filed legislation into the Alabama House of Representatives that would make medical marijuana legal.
SOPA teaches valuable lessons about politicians
by Editorial Board
8 days ago | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
We’re happy to see SOPA and PIPA have been shelved.
America staying true to its legacy with ‘Red Tails’ film
by Editorial Board
16 days ago | 1 1 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Why do we put so much emphasis on diversity?
Paper made mistake with nude photo publication
by Editorial Board
23 days ago | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
What if The Plainsman published uncensored photos of a streaker?
Thicken your skin, America
by Editorial Board
2 months ago | 4 4 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Does being greeted by a cheery “Merry Christmas!” offend you? If it does, you need to change your perspective.
Our view: Joe Paterno morally guilty for not notifying the police
by Editorial Board
2 months ago | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
We believe Joe Paterno deserved to be fired. He’s said he should have done more, and he’s right. He should have done more than just go to the athletic director.
Tyler, The Creator, OFWGKTA the taboo-shattering future of hip-hop
by Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
3 months ago | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
Imagine the craziest, loudest, most obnoxious, belligerent group of teenagers you can.
Escape the stress of college with rustic country fun at the county fair
by Alison McFerrin / NEWS EDITOR
3 months ago | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
As midterms loom and my supply of coffee runs dangerously low, it seems like perfect timing for the Lee County Fair to roll back into town.
Take advantage of college, cars and friends to see the SEC
by Madeline Hall / ASSOCIATE COPY EDITOR
3 months ago | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
I graduate in seven months, and I finally realized one of my biggest regrets of my college years.
Journalistic ethics a greater concern than superficial sensitivities
by Nik Markopoulos / COPY EDITOR
4 months ago | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
Amid recent scrutiny from black congressional members regarding Barack Obama’s handling of the economy—particularly its impact on the black community—the president scolded the Congressional Black C...
latest cartoons
Championship Celebration
Nick Fairley greets fans at the championship celebration Saturday. (Emily Adams/PHOTO EDITOR)
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Auburn parties like a champion
by Brian Woodham / Assistant Sports Editor
12 months ago | 0 0 comments | 28 28 recommendations | email to a friend
BCS celebration brings thousands to Jordan-Hare
Cartoon for Dec. 3
by Adam Cooner / Cartoonist
2 years ago | 1 1 comments | 44 44 recommendations | email to a friend
Cartoon For Dec. 3
by Adam Cooner / Cartoonist
2 years ago | 1 1 comments | 35 35 recommendations | email to a friend
Cartoon for Nov. 12
by Adam Cooner / Cartoonist
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Cartoon for Oct. 22
by Random Steve / Cartoonist
2 years ago | 1 1 comments | 37 37 recommendations | email to a friend
latest letters
Your view: Romney waffling on bailouts and TARP
by Eric Phillips
2 days ago | 2 2 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
Mitt Romney continues to waver in economic posture.
Your view: Low turnout leaves demand for blood high after finish of NBDM
by Maggie Kessler
2 days ago | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
National Blood Donor Month is over, but we still need blood!
Your view: ACTA worse than SOPA, PIPA
by Leigh Smith
2 days ago | 1 1 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
An article was published in The Plainsman about SOPA and PIPA. It stated they had been shelved and from the way the article was written it almost seemed to display the fact that the threat was over...
Your view: Gays still facing injustice
by Rachel Davis
2 days ago | 3 3 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
A few weeks ago in the Opinions section, it was said that, “The injustice of the past is gone. There is no discrimination that’s enforced legally.”
Your view: There is still discrimination in America
by Rachel Davis
8 days ago | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
Discrimination against sexuality is still rampant – the fight for marriage equality is huge and isn’t getting enough attention in the South.