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Auburn notebook: The Tigers — and their fans — have a week to figure this out

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | November 5

In this week's Auburn football notebook, sports writer Harrison Tarr opines on a closer-than-expected Tigers win over Ole Miss, and questions why Jordan-Hare's student section was half-empty in the fourth quarter of a tight SEC game.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Education professors respond to anti-LGBTQ culture at Auburn

November 1

As faculty members in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching, we believe that no student at Auburn University, or at any educational institution, should encounter language or practices that devalue their personhood or humanity. While the recent article focuses on one particular faculty member, the problems highlighted are present throughout the Auburn University community.

EDITORIAL | SGA's sexual assault nurse program calls for action

By Fall 2019 Editorial Board | November 1

As too many Auburn students know, sexual assault is a prevalent threat on campus, and the subsequent trauma from an assault can ruin families, lives and futures. SGA’s newest initiative, a fundraising campaign to train and certify a team of six sexual assault nurse examiners, is an absolutely positive development for Auburn. 

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Auburn needs to remain a free speech campus

By Bruce Murray | Associate Professor | October 31

The First Amendment was specifically written to protect political speech, without which a self-governing people cannot make well-informed judgments. Our best hope of advancing public knowledge in a university depends on dispassionate advocacy supported by evidence, which allows investigation and dialogue.

OPINION | Let's discuss climate change

By David Newton | Retired AU Faculty | October 28

Instead of fossil fuels, we should switch to clean, renewable energy, such as solar and wind power — with storage. Other states in the southeast are taking positive steps. I am unaware of similar actions in Alabama. We need discussion, planning and action without delay.  

OPINION | Doug Jones fights for Alabama

By Jaysal Shah | Graduate Student | October 28

I’m proud that we have Jones in office, because he is using his platform to stand up for Alabamians and fight for our best interests.

EDITORIAL | Logo in limbo: Murky messages create confusion

By Fall 2019 Editorial Board | October 25

Up until now, most of the journalistic and public discussion has been focused on the logo change itself, but in focusing too strictly on the slight design difference between the two logos, we lose sight of the bigger problem

OPINION | It’s not about who’s right; it’s about being involved

By Fall 2019 Editorial Board | October 18

As political voices continually trade jabs and soundbites on social media, in-person debates such as the Great Debate, are essential to having a thoughtful and involved public. 

OPINION | It's time to let college athletes own themselves

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | October 3

Universities should not place their student athletes on payroll; however, the fact that the NCAA forbids players from receiving endorsements and profiting off their own names and likenesses is not only unfair — it’s offensive. 

EDITORIAL | Turning controversy into conversation

By Fall 2019 Editorial Board | October 3

By keeping reporting and editorializing wholly separate from each other, news outlets can start to rebuild trust among the large swaths of the public where they have lost it. 

OPINION | Being involved is about more than your resumé

By Mary Margaret Turton | SGA President | September 30

I decided to come to Auburn from a small, rural high school for many reasons, but mainly because of the stories I heard from older friends about their experiences of finding their passions and leadership potential through campus involvement. I was also drawn by the beautiful, walkable campus and the supportive, empowering atmosphere. 

EDITORIAL | What's on next week's agenda?

By Fall 2019 Editorial Board | September 27

We have to express our concerns at council meetings and by reaching out to our representatives. In the same way that voting is a duty, this kind of in-between-election participation should not just be appreciated — it should be utilized.  

OPINION | Thank you, Mr. President, now how about those guns?

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | September 23

Republicans have a pretty good playbook for dealing with dead children, but they haven’t used any of their trademark excuses this time. 

EDITORIAL | Inmate State

By Fall 2019 Editorial Board | September 19

Our prisons aren't filled with criminals, they're filled with fathers, husbands, brothers, sisters, wives and mothers. Yes, the people in prisons have done some bad things, but that doesn't mean they deserve to be forgotten.

OPINION | Lack of handrails at Jordan-Hare leaves some students at risk

By Mary Elizabeth Lane | Photographer | September 16

Watching football should be a part of that experience that every Auburn student can enjoy. Right now, without adequate handrails in Jordan-Hare stadium, I am having to focus on an anxiety that I shouldn’t have to. 

EDITORIAL | Board of Distrustees: Auburn governed in the dark

By Fall 2019 Editorial Board | September 12

Even if Leath had gone on to have a lengthy and stable tenure at Auburn, the opaqueness surrounding his hiring would be disgraceful. However, given his hasty resignation and $4.5 million farewell gift, that opaqueness is untenable. 

EDITORIAL | Auburn goes from play calls to curtain calls

By Fall 2019 Editorial Board | August 30

For a school in Alabama that has often been labeled as a cow college or a sports school, this is a large step in a different direction for Auburn. 

COLUMN: The importance of Pride Month

By Tyler Ward | Staff Writer | June 30

COLUMN: As Pride Month comes to a close, it's important to remember why the month matters nationally, in Alabama and even in a small college town like Auburn, Alabama.