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COLUMN | The power of the voice
(09/02/24 2:00pm)
Widely known from Auburn's creed is the phrase “a spirit that is not afraid.” It's one I’ve grown to understand and love. Over the past two years, I've finally understood what it means to have a spirit that is not afraid. I've learned that the best way to do this is to use your voice. Everyone has a voice, and with a voice comes power.
Adventures Abroad: traveling with an autoimmune disease
(06/20/24 1:00pm)
Fish and chips in London; crêpes in Paris; gelato in Florence; schnitzel in Vienna —
COLUMN | The history and importance of Juneteenth
(06/19/24 2:00pm)
Today, June 19 — Juneteenth or Black Independence Day — marks an important day in our country’s history. Juneteenth was originally celebrated on June 19, 1866, in Texas to mark the date that enslaved people learned of the Emancipation Proclamation. The proclamation couldn’t be enforced in states that were still under Confederate control, which caused a delay in the freedom of many enslaved people.
COLUMN | Don't be a catcher in the rye
(06/24/24 2:00pm)
Since my mom taught me to read when I turned three, it has been one of my favorite things to do. Now, at the age of 20, I am still drawn to reading. Most of my favorite books that I’ve read are considered “challenged” or banned.
COLUMN | Five tips for making an unfamiliar space feel like home
(08/01/24 1:00pm)
“Home” is a word that has many personal connotations. Maybe “home” does not have the best memories associated with it and you are eager to start something new in college. Maybe you have never known anything outside of your “home” And you haven’t given much thought to the importance of having a “home.”
COLUMN | Engineers should embrace the arts
(04/01/24 6:00pm)
Excluding core classes, engineering and liberal arts students at Auburn spend their college years on distinct paths. In a sense, the only commonality between these groups is that they attend the same university. Other than that, however, there is little unity.
Adventures Abroad: echar de menos
(03/29/24 1:57pm)
Everyone has heard refrains like “distance makes the heart grow fonder” or “my heart aches for you,” but has anyone said “I throw you less” to someone they miss?
COLUMN | Being an Auburn exchange student
(02/19/24 3:00pm)
An unnecessary — but invaluable and highly encouraged — experience of being an Auburn student is studying abroad. I am currently in the midst of an incredible opportunity: taking an entire semester abroad to be an exchange student in Spain.
The Plainsman's opinions: favorite Christmas movies
(12/22/23 2:00pm)
Jakai Spikes, opinion writer | journalism major
COLUMN | Goodbye, Plainsman
(12/26/23 3:30pm)
My 2 1/2 years at Auburn flew right on by, and I walked across the Neville Arena stage on Dec. 9 with purpose I never would’ve known had I not stepped into The Plainsman’s interest meeting on the first day of the 2021 fall semester.
Let's talk about etiquette: The importance of etiquette in college
(12/09/23 7:30pm)
Upon coming to Auburn in the fall of 2021, I quickly realized there were no other students around me with walkers. No one else looked, talked or walked like me. I felt out of place on a campus so many describe as "home."
COLUMN | Reclaiming holiday joy as an adult
(12/15/23 2:30pm)
The weather is getting colder, and the leaves are falling. A new holiday season is upon us. As the holidays approach, I reflect on how major holidays feel significantly different as an adult.
COLUMN | Why Auburn fans should have hope for the Iron Bowl
(11/22/23 7:00pm)
It’s been four years since the Auburn Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Iron Bowl. Here are some reasons fans should believe they can do it again:
COLUMN | Why you should start celebrating Christmas as early as possible
(11/17/23 4:00pm)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but when does that truly begin? There is nothing like Christmas – an entire month of cheesy movies, hot cocoa, lights on every corner and the excuse to listen to non-stop Michael Bublé.
COLUMN | Is Thanksgiving problematic?
(11/21/23 3:00pm)
You open the door of your grandparents’ house, and the smell of all your favorite dishes sweeps you off your feet. The invisible aromas warm your heart, and the parade of hugs welcomes you. You’ve waited a year for this. It’s finally Thanksgiving.
Let's talk about etiquette: Student-athletes
(11/24/23 3:00pm)
If you're connected to Auburn in any way, it's virtually impossible that you haven't heard of Dylan Cardwell.
Let’s talk about etiquette: Students who deal with mental health struggles
(11/09/23 2:00pm)
Throughout your life, your experiences shape you. What you've seen, heard and experienced feels like second nature; but at some point in time we have to decide how to respond to the things we can't relate to.
COLUMN | Everyone is dressing as Barbie for Halloween this year
(10/31/23 1:00pm)
Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling stole the hearts of their audiences this summer. The release of the Barbie movie on July 21, 2023, was sensational, accompanied with all varieties of movie theater attendees — pink-clad fangirls to eye rolling critics.
COLUMN | The philosophy of ghosting
(11/13/23 10:48pm)
Technology and social media have revolutionized the way we communicate with other human beings. It brings us closer to those who are on the other side of the planet, but it can also distance us from the people who are right in front of us, always stretching and compressing the space that is between our own neighbors, friends and lovers.