Opinion

USA Patriot Act an unconstitutional bugbear

By Editorial Board | September 15

Privacy has begun to seem like an antiquated notion.

Your View: YAL's associations support accusation of bias

By Matt Greenemeier | September 15

In last week's issue, Jonathan Newman wrote that I "never said how YAL was being dishonest" in my original dispute of the group's recruitment claims, and I can gladly specify.

Your View: Bandwagon fans disgrace Auburn family

By Michael Brosset | September 15

I was watching the Auburn-Utah State game on TV and saw something I just couldn't believe.

Your View: Chick-fil-A's support of anti-gay groups warrants campus eviction

By Kate Davis | September 15

Chick-fil-A has recently been outed as a supporter for known anti-gay groups.

Linebacker Eltoro Freeman and defensive end Nosa Eguae take down Mississippi State quarterback Chris Relf. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Auburn fans are 'All In,' players show it in game

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | September 15

Do you know why cowbells couldn't be heard clanging at the game Saturday?

Anniversary of Sept. 11 renews zealous debate

By Editorial Board | September 8

We don't want to think of 9/11 as a divisive moment in American history, but that one event transformed our nation, and with great change comes great tension.

Wait, the Auburn Tigers almost lost to the Utah State Aggies?

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | September 8

As I sat in Jordan-Hare Saturday, everything in the world felt right again. The band was playing loudly, the team was back on the field and an abundance of fans wearing orange were in attendance.

Intervention in Libya an unnecessary distraction

By Raye May / INTRIGUE EDITOR | September 8

Other than a few short periods of isolationism in America's history, the United States has generally come to the aid of countries lacking democracy.

National tragedy calls for remembrance, not politics

By Rebecca Croomes / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR | September 8

I, like many of you, was only in elementary school when 9/11 happened.

Group fitness fee is just one of many

By Editorial Board | September 1

Ten dollars doesn't sound like much.

The Plainsman can offer more than just news

By Miranda Dollarhide / EDITOR | September 1

Some things at Auburn are expected. Rolling Toomers after a victory, yelling "War Eagle" at any public event and picking up the Plainsman every Thursday. The Plainsman is a part of what makes Auburn, Auburn.

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.