Opinion

COLUMN | Why Cadillac matters to me

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief | November 26

This is just me, the first Black editor-in-chief of The Plainsman, a girl who’s never really cared about sports in her life, telling you just how important it is to me that Carnell “Cadillac” Williams is the first Black head coach at Auburn University.

COLUMN | Auburn has what it takes to knock off the Tide

By Noah Griffith | Assistant Sports Editor | November 24

I'm not gullible enough to think a team can pull off a historic upset strictly off of team morale, but Auburn is finally playing to its strengths under interim head coach Cadillac Williams. Here's why Auburn can win the 2022 Iron Bowl.

EDITORIAL | Reduce food waste this holiday season

By Editorial Board | Fall 2022 | November 23

Reducing food waste requires preparation, mindfulness, sacrifice and creativity, but even if takes a little more time and thought, it is entirely worth it. This holiday season, don’t let your laziness and complacency result in unnecessary food waste.

EDITORIAL | Free speech — let's talk about it

By Editorial Board | Fall 2022 | November 18

Banning speech of any kind is a slippery slope. The United States has never taken it lightly, and it never should. It may have the power to inflict pain and hurt, but it also has the power to change the world for the better.

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COLUMN | Cadillac's the man

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | November 18

The man of the hour: Carnell “Cadillac” Williams. He’s a breath of fresh air for the fanbase. He knows Auburn’s football program and what the program needs. Long story short, Auburn needs to look no further for a head football coach.

EDITORIAL | Auburn Athletics is "On to Victory"

By Editorial Board | Fall 2022 | November 9

It is crucial that the Auburn family understands that the On To Victory collective does something that should have been done a long time ago: take name, image and likeness to the next level to acknowledge, celebrate and expand opportunities to the overlooked and underserved athletes.

EDITORIAL | The importance of midterm elections

By Editorial Board | Fall 2022 | November 2

With the help of the Plainsman, you too can feel motivated to vote in the upcoming midterm elections. Stay tuned as we provide up-to-date coverage of the midterm elections.

COLUMN | How to prepare for internships and interviews

By Jakai Spikes | Writer | October 27

During this time of the year, students begin to worry about how to meet the expectations of an internship opportunity. In order to succeed during this time, it's important to know how to prepare for internship interviews, what to expect and even what to wear.

COLUMN | Harsin is running off players he likely won’t be coaching next year

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | October 27

With Bryan Harsin's future at Auburn already being on thin ice, he is now reportedly denying redshirt status to active players, which might be creating an unwelcoming environment for Auburn players.

COLUMN | Is the Auburn Family chronically online?

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | October 24

The Auburn Family is not just a saying. It can be felt on game days, within traditions and in every off-campus “war eagle.” There is a disparity between the face-to-face Auburn Family and the online presence of the Auburn Family, though.

EDITORIAL | Tuition is increasing — why aren't scholarships?

By Editorial Board | Fall 2022 | October 20

If Auburn University can build a brand-new state-of-the-art football facility, culinary science school and pay for the demolition and remodeling of dorms in four of its five residential communities, it can increase its institutional scholarships at the same rate as tuition.

COLUMN | Hey Day shouldn't stop with hey

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | October 18

The upcoming Hey Day marks the seventy-fifth year of the tradition. However iconic the day is, another year of saying “hey” will not mean anything unless it surpasses the surface-level.

COLUMN | Tips to combat body image issues in college

By Jakai Spikes | Writer | September 26

In this world, it seems like beauty standards and body images are impossible to achieve. Trends are constantly evolving and the critics on social media are ruthless, leaving people feeling like their looks will never be enough.

Suite 1111 | Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

By Kacie Barrett | Podcast Writer and Jakai Spikes | Writer | September 15

This week, Jakai Spikes tells her story on dealing with body image and her experience with overcoming these obstacles.

EDITORIAL | The Red Zone: What to know

By Editorial Board | Fall 2022 | September 15

With the beginning of a new school comes a dire need for students to reflect on the prevalence of sexual violence on college campuses and the ways we can combat it.

EDITORIAL | The role of your student-run newspaper

By Editorial Board | Fall 2022 | September 5

The Plainsman aims to serve as a source of objective, factual—and sometimes entertaining—media for students. It acts independently and objectively in order to produce unbiased work.

COLUMN | Making the most of "The First 56"

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | September 2

The buzz of move-in and syllabus week has come and gone, but Auburn University is still welcoming its first year students.

COLUMN | How Harsin can right the ship for Auburn this season

By Noah Griffith | Assistant Sports Editor | August 29

Head coach Bryan Harsin needs to take risks in 2022 if he wants to right the ship at Auburn.

COLUMN | A slippery slope, and what comes next?

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | June 29

Journalism student Daniel Schmidt reflects on where he thinks Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health will lead the United States.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Alabama student activists to hold rally against new prisons

By Taylor Gusler | Auburn student | June 26

Taylor Gusler, a graduate student pursuing a master's in social work, expresses their frustration over the new Alabama prison's being built and encourages people to protest with ASAP in Birmingham.