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Letter to the Editor: Pedestrians

July 8

Dear Editor,I am writing to express my concern over dangerous activities displayed by some of our Auburn students, relative to their walking/biking activities in and around this wonderful campus. We have recently redesigned the Auburn University campus to become a more informal, user friendly "walking campus" with many plazas, walking malls, and concourses. This redesign has had many good points, however it does have one serious drawback.

Save the Drama for Your Momma

By by Crystal Cole / Intrigue Editor | June 1

In college, friends come in many varieties, largely defined by what their purposeis in your life.Some friends are drinking buddies. Similar to vampires, you will neversee these people by the light of day.Others are the friends you keep around for parent visits. You know,the ones with goals and shirts without hunch punch stains.

Letter to the Editor: Oil Spill is a Factor for Attorney General Race

By Rob Shattuck | June 1

The oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico illuminates an important, but possibly not well recognized, issue in the Alabama Attorney General race.

No Voting, No Complaining

By Laura Maxwell / Editor-in-chief | May 28

Alabama's gubernatorial primaries are fast approaching.Many people in this state don't bother to draw the arrow to theirpreferred candidate or check or X the box (72 percent of eligible votersin the 2006 gubernatorial primaries!).

What is Love?

By Laura Maxwell / Editor-in-chief | May 23

It's the day of the wedding. The groom smiles as he sees his bride walk down the aisle, and she tears up as her father gives her away. She looks to her groom, then to the priest. But something's different. For this is no ordinary priest, but a metal robot.

OUR VIEW: Statewide Smoking Ban Creates Haze

By Editorial Board | April 22

State Senator Vivian Figures', D-Mobile, bill to ban smoking in restaurants statewide is close to passing this legislative session.All the bill lacks for complete passage is a vote on the House floor.Figures' bill effectively bans smoking in establishments that derive most of their revenues from food sales and leaves out businesses who garner more of their profits from the sale of alcohol, known to most of us as bars.

Well, That was Quick

By Philip Smith/ ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR | April 22

I know that time flies when you're having fun, but this is ridiculous. I've been at The Plainsman for almost four months, yet it feels like it's only been a couple of weeks.

I'm Going to Miss This Place

By Ellison Langford / News Editor | April 22

Long story short: I regretted coming to Auburn until I joined The Auburn Plainsman.I don't wear Sperrys, and I don't listen to Dave Matthews.I'm from Daytona Beach.

A Pro-Lifer's Response

By John Henderson / Guest Commentary | April 22

When I read Marcus Goff's guest commentary ('Pro-life' a sad misnomer) in last week's edition of The Auburn Plainsman, I was quite confused.I was at the Students for Life booth the day he talked with some of the students there.

OUR VIEW: Appliance Rebates a Mixed Bag

By Editorial Board | April 22

The Alabama Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program began this week, offering rebates to Alabamians choosing to replace their older home appliances with more energy-efficient models.

No, I Would Not Like To Take Your Survey

By Lindsey Davidson / EDITOR IN CHIEF | April 22

Have you had a giant catfish offer you free ice cream today?If you fill out a brief survey in the Student Center consisting of approximately 10 questions about catfish, you can receive your tasty treat.Not that the 6-foot bottom-feeder dressed in a sailor's outfit isn't creepy, but using this eerie figure to push individuals to give his (her?

Another Pro-life Response

By Ruth Yusckat | April 22

Editor, The Auburn PlainsmanThis letter is in response to "Pro-life a sad misnomer" by Marcus Goff and "Preachers, protesters only upset the willing" by Lindsey Davidson.While I love to see people discussing abortion and the issues that surround it, the arguments in these two articles are poorly thought out.For one, the Students For Life displays on campus last week were not created simply for "shock factor," but were instead meant to raise awareness and start dialogue.One of our main goals was to collect signatures in support of a free day care for students' children.

OUR VIEW: State Debates Medical Marijuana

April 15

The Michael Phillips Compassionate Care Act, a bill seeking to legalize medical marijuana in Alabama, passed out of committee this week to return to the floor for a possible vote.While Alabama will probably not pass the bill any further this legislative session, it is no small feat the bill even made it out of committee.

YOUR VIEW: Grad Student Takes Aim At 'Gay Animals' Article

By Austin Mercadante, Graduate Student | April 15

While I welcome any Plainsman article about science, nature or research, The Plainsman article "Can animals be gay?" (Intrigue, C1, 8 April 2010) was far too similar to the recent New York Times article "Can animals be gay?" (29 March 2010).Both articles discuss the Laysan Albatross (in The Plainsman article referred to as simply "albatross") in Oahu, using the same numbers and similar language (39 of 125 nests were female-female pairs, albatrosses live 60 to 70 years, 450 different species).It is clear that The Plainsman article is a summary of the New York Times article, but without citing or mentioning Jon Mooallem (the original author).I applaud The Plainsman for quoting Linda Wolfe (a scientist with research in the subject), but the quotation from veterinarian Ted Albert is both false and absurd."Everything animals do is instinctual" is obviously not true to anyone who has ever trained a pet or studied animal behavior.I am glad to see space devoted to current scientific research, but summarizing articles in prominent journals without citing original sources and quoting individuals without any relevant knowledge of the subject matter cannot be acceptable journalistic procedure.

YOUR VIEW: Alumna Raises Concerns With New Student Activity Center

By Rebecca Anthony / AU Alumna | April 8

I regret to inform you that my vote for the new Student Activity Center is in no way "yes." If there are so many students using the current Student Act at localized times of the day then may the authorities consider extending the operating hours.

OUR VIEW: Toughen 'Travel with Care'

April 8

When we first saw one of the "tickets" being handed out to pedestrians on Magnolia this week, we all had a good laugh.

YOUR VIEW: Student Describes Bad Night With 'Unwritten Rules'

By Heather McElwee / SENIOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE | April 1

My roommate and I just got kicked out of a bar--one that is very popular here in downtown Auburn.

YOUR VIEW: Fascist Reminds All Of Meaning Of Easter Holiday, Jesus' Life

By Jackson Grimes | April 1

The Eucharist is a Christian sacrament or ordinance, generally considered to be a commemoration of the Last Supper, the final meal that Jesus Christ shared with his disciples before his arrest and eventual crucifixion.The consecration of bread and a cup within the rite recalls the moment at the Last Supper when Jesus gave his disciples bread, saying, "This is my body," and wine, saying, "This is my blood."To the Church at Corinth, St.