Plainsman's Pointers | What to do when it's all hitting
(11/22/24 2:00pm)
What do I do when everything hits at the same time?
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COLUMN | America's Blue Belt
(11/13/24 2:10am)
As I watched the results roll in on election night last week, I was struck by a detail election analysts noticed as early votes were reported. Several key counties that were likelier to swing blue based on past elections made a new shift to red, and for the second time since 1988, the Republican Party won both the electoral and popular vote — claiming all seven swing states.
COLUMN | Year of the woman
(11/19/24 1:00pm)
One of the most common phrases known across the English vernacular is: “It’s a man’s world.” Coined by Charlotte Perkins Gilman in 1915 in her work Our Androcentric Culture, in which she writes: “Women are only women. This is a man’s world. To get in on it you must do it man-fashion…[N]o wonder education was denied to women. No wonder their influence is dreaded by ultra-masculine culture.”
COLUMN | A plight with the Auburn Family
(11/07/24 1:00pm)
With the election results rolling in early Wednesday morning, it has become hard to sit quietly and pretend I am fine with the state of our country. I cannot; I am angry.
COLUMN | Auburn's unique pace in a fast moving world
(11/05/24 2:00pm)
In the U.S., the idea of "living fast" has become almost synonymous with modern life, especially in bustling cities where efficiency and productivity are emphasized above all else. It’s a way of life that prioritizes speed, leaving minimal time for slowing down and savoring little moments.
COLUMN | Is Auburn football the new Tennessee?
(10/25/24 1:08pm)
Auburn fans are no strangers to the emotional rollercoaster that comes with being part of the SEC.
COLUMN | The Weight of Weight-Loss Drugs
(10/31/24 10:45pm)
Over the last few years, the medical world has seen a revolution in the treatment of diabetes and weight loss. What started as treatments for type two diabetes, medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide have since been approved by the FDA to treat obesity, offering hope to millions who have long struggled with being overweight due to conditions preventing them from seeing results purely through diet and exercise.
COLUMN | The lost art in horror adaptations
(10/31/24 1:00pm)
When thinking of classic horror, iconic images of vampires and monsters come to mind. What’s often forgotten is that many of these memorable characters began as complex figures in novels, not just on film.
COLUMN | The pros and cons to selling alcohol in the student section
(11/02/24 1:00pm)
Auburn became the last SEC school to offer alcohol at sports events this previous spring. During spring basketball games, students started to notice concession stand fridges were stocked with seltzers and beer. At the start of this football season, Auburn incorporated alcohol sales into the student section of Jordan Hare as well.
COLUMN | We need to bring mindfulness to rural rhetoric
(10/28/24 2:00pm)
You’re from Alabama?
COLUMN | Navigating conversations with people with different political beliefs
(10/22/24 3:00pm)
I believe it is clear that Gen Z will be defined by the political division of the last decade. Our generation and the generations before us have sowed a landscape that is treacherous for our country and threatens the greatest parts of humanity: empathy and human connection.
COLUMN | Get your head in the clouds
(10/23/24 1:00pm)
When thinking of what a “college student” is, many things come to mind. I get this image of a central figure, a person around the age of 20. There are mugs of coffee and energy drink cans scattered around them. Books, word documents and folders overflowing with papers surround the person, and they are trying to complete their tasks in a timely manner.
COLUMN | Flyover Country
(10/22/24 3:00pm)
Over 46 million American citizens reside in rural communities according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 2023 economic report, with over 50% of America’s counties accounting for rural, non-metropolitan areas. As centers of American agriculture and industry, given the increased population following the COVID pandemic, coupled with recent environmental impacts such as hurricane Helene, it is perhaps more important now than ever to consider how government policies affect these communities and work to protect them.
COLUMN | Professors should eliminate pop quizzes
(10/21/24 3:00pm)
The purpose of a college course is to assess a student's competence in its subject matter. Professors have the freedom to choose how they go about doing this, and they often take great pains — at least in my experience — to promote their students’ success. They may provide weekly homework assignments to ensure no one falls behind, distribute study guides to reduce workload or even give pop quizzes so that students are obligated to review classroom material consistently.
COLUMN | The influence of politics on music
(10/23/24 2:00pm)
Political media has been something citizens across the world have experienced since the creation and advancements of different technical outlets in the 1900s. Radio broadcasts started in 1910 and quickly gained popularity in the following four decades. Music and politics have been intertwined continuously and the relationship between the two exists at an all-time high in the age of technology.
COLUMN | Should professors expect cheating when their exams are online?
(09/26/24 2:00pm)
As students of Auburn University, we commit to upholding Auburn’s ideals and the Auburn Creed, part of which is "being honest and truthful." However, the reality is that Auburn students, like all students, are also opportunistic. When exams are taken remotely without proctors, the accountability the honor code demands becomes a challenge to enforce. So, should professors expect cheating when their exams are online and un-proctored, or should they expect students to uphold the honor code, even when no one is watching?
Plainsman's Pointers | Time management
(09/06/24 2:00pm)
I think I need better time management skills. I want to do everything fun, but I can't.
COLUMN | What's the point of dating apps?
(09/09/24 2:00pm)
In the age of electronics, most errands or opportunities for human connection have also been advancing into the world of technology. In this age, it’s still common for young adults to pursue dating with the intention of marriage. However, there are major factors that might play a part in preventing or supplementing this goal.
Adventures Abroad: re-entry
(08/21/24 1:00pm)
The final part of adventuring abroad is coming home. Oftentimes, this portion of the journey gets overlooked, but I want to focus on it and speak to it as I close out my mini-series for studying abroad.
Adventures Abroad: world's best lemonade
(08/19/24 1:00pm)
The Loveliest Village on the Plains is renowned for many things: rolling the trees, genuine community, Aubie the Tiger and Samford Hall. However, I think Toomer’s Drugs is one of the most meaningful pieces of our home. Not only does Toomer’s have history and great stake in our tradition here at Auburn University, but it also serves as a nexus for our community.