Opinion

EDITORIAL | University's new minimum hiring rate is a step in the right direction

By Editorial Board | Fall 2021 | October 31

For some, the University seems to hit the mark rarely. This decision, though, will undoubtedly benefit many of the families working for Auburn by improving their standard of living.

Auburn's School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences via Auburn.edu.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | There is a biodiversity crisis

By Allison Foster | Auburn Student | October 25

An Auburn student encourages peers to stand up for communities and the future of the planet.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Auburn should allow students and faculty to protect themselves

By Daniel Corbett | Auburn Student | October 24

The issue of sexual assault on college campuses cannot be resolved with flyers on bulletin boards and presentations shown at Camp War Eagle.

COLUMN | Auburn football is improving every week

By Noah Griffith | Writer | October 23

It's clear to anyone who has followed Auburn football this season that adjustments and improvements have been made that have led to this point.

Lowder Hall is home to the Harbert College of Business. taken on Saturday, Feb 24, 2018 in Auburn, Ala.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | The Great Response to 'The Great Debacle'

By Keller Williams | Media Relations Manager for the Plainsmen for Liberty | October 21

Keller Williams, media relations manager for the Plainsmen for Liberty, responds to a recent column published by The Plainsman.

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COLUMN | The Great Debacle

By Dioselin Cruz | Columnist | October 20

On Oct. 12, the Great Debate between three political organizations on campus, College Democrats at Auburn University, Auburn University College Republicans and Plainsmen for Liberty was held. In the end there is one thing that brings all college students together: marijuana.

EDITORIAL | It’s time to do better, Auburn

By Editorial Board | Fall 2021 | October 17

Auburn is performative in every sense of the word — they act only to elicit a response or reaction.That is the problem. We want to see active steps for tangible change. If not by our graduation date at least by someone's.

COLUMN | Hispanic Heritage Month at Auburn fails to represent Latinx students

By Dioselin Cruz | Columnist | October 15

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of Hispanic peoples and culture that spans from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 in the United States.

COLUMN | Gov. Ivey uses relief aid against Alabamian's needs

By Regan Moss | Columnist | October 13

On Oct. 1, Gov. Ivey signed a bill that will use COVID-19 relief funds to build more prisons instead of addressing the impact the pandemic has had on our state. If Ivey were truly concerned with the status of prisons, there are better use of the funds.

EDITORIAL | Body camera footage belongs to the public

By Editorial Board | Fall 2021 | October 10

Recently, in an 8-1 decision, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that videos, recordings of 911 calls, photos, autopsy records, emails and texts are related to investigative materials and don’t have to be released to the public. This ruling infringes on the legal rights of Alabamians.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Unfair Funding Distribution in Alabama Education

By Hannah Rowe | Auburn Student | October 8

In June, Alabama received a $7.7 billion education budget, the largest in Alabama history. While some would say it was equally distributed among public K-12 schools, it did not do much in helping many schools that are in historically lower-income areas. An Auburn student encourages students and parents to advocate for equitable funding distribution.

COLUMN | Auburn receivers need to give offense a chance

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | October 8

If Auburn’s receivers don’t start playing some real football, the Tigers are gonna have a hard time beating Georgia on Saturday, or any other Southeastern Conference team for that matter.

COLUMN | Georgia is the perfect opponent for Harsin to win over doubters

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | October 5

Breaking the 22-year curse was a start, but the Harsin squad has a lot tougher teams on the horizon. If the Tigers can beat the Bulldogs on Saturday, Harsin could stand to gain even more support and win over doubters.

COLUMN | The new sex-ed bill is a good first step. Alabama still needs to do more.

By Regan Moss | Columnist | October 5

Only a few months have passed since Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law a sex education bill recognizing elementary and complete reforms to sex education at public K-12 schools across the state of Alabama. If brought to fruition, this law would mandate that several dire changes take place across the state in many facets of sex education. This is a good first step, but Alabama still needs to do more.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | The town hall on sexual assault proved our worst fears

By Joelle Woggerman | Auburn Student | October 3

To Joelle Woggerman, junior in biochemistry, the sexual assault Town Hall held Wednesday, Sept. 22 confirmed her worst fears: Auburn University does not care. In this Letter to the Editor, Woggerman expresses her disappointment in the administration and organizations present that were present at the meeting.

COLUMN | Auburn community silences sexual assault victims

By Regan Moss | Columnist | September 29

Disappointed with the town hall on sexual assault Wednesday, Sept. 22, many are still wondering who will confront the pervasiveness of rape culture on campus.

EDITORIAL | Why students should attend the listening sessions for the next president

By Editorial Board | Fall 2021 | September 21

Thursday, Sept. 23 the Auburn University Board of Trustees is hosting a listening session for students to express what they want in the next president. The editorial board encourages students to attend to ensure the next president represents our long-term interests.

EDITORIAL | What to know before the sexual assault town hall

By Editorial Board | Fall 2021 | September 19

Student Affairs is hosting a town hall to discuss preventing and reporting sexual assault on Sept. 22. The editorial board encourages all those who feel strongly to attend, but make sure you know the basics of reporting sexual assault first.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | What the editorial board got wrong about abortion

By Garrett Walden | 2014 Auburn Graduate | September 15

Garrett Walden, pastor of Grace Heritage Church and 2014 graduate of Auburn University, responds to a recent Plainsman editorial concerning Texas' abortion legislation.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | An introduction from the Office of Health Promotion & Wellness Services

By Judith White | Health Promotion & Wellness Services Coordinator | September 15

The Office of Health Promotion & Wellness Services provides a brief introduction to their Safe Harbor and Green Dot programs. Safe Harbor is a free and confidential advocacy service for any students, faculty and staff who have experienced any form of power-based personal violence. Green Dot is the bystander intervention program, that trains people on how to recognize the signs of power-based personal violence.