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COLUMN | Ivy League scrutiny: How an Auburn student responds

By Isabella Hidalgo | Columnist | April 18

The Trump administration has threatened to withdraw hundreds of millions in federal funding to elite universities, and it shows little sign of letting up. With the crackdown on academia becoming more widespread, should Auburn students be worried?

Letter to the Editor | Research is under attack

By Bruce Gladden | Professor | April 18

Regardless of one’s political affiliations, leading the world in research is good for everyone. My request to Auburn students is to learn about the research going on at Auburn and other universities, what indirect costs are used for and then to educate their families and friends so that we can turn our leaders away from the dangerous direction we are heading with our precious world-leading research.

COLUMN | Planting a jungle: Bruce Pearl's profound influence on Auburn's culture

By Chase Morgese | Opinion Editor | April 23

Bruce Pearl was hired as the Auburn men’s basketball head coach in 2014 after the team’s fifth straight losing season. His passion for basketball and his loyalty to players and the community formed the basis of a new culture — a culture which would one day solidify Auburn’s standing as a basketball school. 

COLUMN | A senior perspective of storming the field for the Texas A&M takedown

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | April 7

From The Plainsman sports print edition, Editor-in-Chief Sami Grace Donnelly gives an artistic impression of the meaning behind the historic, season-ending victory over Texas A&M. 

Letter from the Editor | Voices of the Loveliest Village

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | March 17

As a staff, we want to bring a variety of stories, perspectives and identities into the spotlight as we acknowledge that the community of Auburn is not one-sided. It is multifaceted, deep and dynamic. Whether a socioeconomic category or a collegiate pursuit, these differences are important to see.

COLUMN | Is Auburn really diverse?

By Brychelle Brooks | Newsletter Editor | March 6

Is Auburn University truly the "Auburn Family" for all its students? A look at the university's demographics and history reveals a complex relationship with diversity and inclusion. From low Black student enrollment to a past marked by segregation, Auburn's present raises questions about its commitment to supporting marginalized communities.

COLUMN | What Auburn means to me

By Grace Heim | Assistant Sports Editor | February 17

Auburn is a feeling — a place where stories unfold, where people feel like family and where I’ve grown as a writer, student and person. Read on to learn what Auburn means to Grace Heim, Assistant Sports Editor at The Auburn Plainsman.

COLUMN | Cupid draw back your bow

By Brychelle Brooks | Newsletter Editor | February 13

Love songs were a staple of the 1950s and the early 60s, these songs were commonly filled with lyrics of innocence and romance. One of Sam Cooke's most notable songs, was his single "Cupid," was released in May of 1961.Cupid became a figure of love and romance in the 18th century and Cooke's single projected the influence further for the holiday of love.

COLUMN | Alabama the Backward

By William Speigner | Legal Reporter | January 20

48 states honor the transformative legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Yet, Alabama and Mississippi will instead celebrate Robert E. Lee, a symbol of the confederacy and its fight to maintain slavery. Deeming MLK Day a "cultural issue" while celebrating a confederate leader and looking past it should not be normalized.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR | Shoring fragments of truth against our ruins

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | January 13

There’s not much The Plainsman hasn't done. However, when I sit here and wonder what I can do to contribute to this organization, I realize there is something we need more of: we need more people’s perspectives. Whether breaking news or treasured memories, we need to bring these genuine, human stories to the forefront of the media. 

COLUMN | Shift to a grateful mindset

By Lizzie McGlynn | Culture Writer | January 1

Gratitude is not just a fleeting emotion, it's a mindset, a practice and a choice. Being grateful for a kind word, a sunny day or a warm meal reduces stress and increases overall happiness because it keeps you present.

Plainsman's Pointers | How do I deal with the holiday blues?

By Brychelle Brooks | Newsletter Editor | December 30

Dealing with sadness this time of year is unfortunately common for people around the world. Being around people you love during this season is always meaningful, even if someone is missing. 

COLUMN | Recognizing Indigenous Land

By Gabriel Fox | Columnist | November 28

November is Native American Heritage Month, dedicated to remembering and acknowledging Indigenous American history and recognizing past wrongdoings against Indigenous and Native communities. A way to effectively discuss their issues is to listen to Native and Indigenous people themselves to decentralize our own experiential worldview when educating ourselves on them. This month offers opportunities to become educated and honor their history while working to protect their future. 

Plainsman's Pointers | What to do when it's all hitting

By Chase Morgese | Opinion Editor | November 22

We all have the necessary resolve to persist through the worst of college, when one’s workload is unbearable. Yet when this load is different from those commonly faced or completely unknown, it's hard to navigate. What do I do?

COLUMN | Year of the woman

By Brychelle Brooks | Newsletter Editor | November 19

This year, women have been embracing power and making their mark on male dominated spheres. They’ve pushed against the glass ceiling in this “man’s world," which is truly inspiring to me. These are the women I thank, along with many more for inspiring not only myself, but the little girl I used to be.

COLUMN | Understanding parasocial relationships

By Lucy Rachels | Columnist | November 14

Does being in the public eye mean celebrities have a social duty to interact with people respectfully despite how normal citizens may act? Celebrities sharing anecdotes online is not an invitation for harassment or commentary, and social media blurring these lines doesn’t change the principles of basic human decency.

COLUMN | America's Blue Belt

By Gabriel Fox | Columnist | November 12

For the second time since 1988, the Republican Party won both the electoral and popular vote — claiming all seven swing states. In such a divisive landscape, how do we decipher election results and what they tell us about the values of American minorities? 

COLUMN | A plight with the Auburn Family

By Michaela Yielding | News Editor | November 7

Anger, for me, does not often lead to physical outbursts or impassioned screeches. Yet as I open my mouth to speak, words fail me, and smoke rises. Though I love Auburn deeply, the veil of ignorance lifted off my eyes after seeing how quickly hate can overpower the town. Auburn walks a tightrope of love and rage when it comes to differences, and the lack of solidarity and absolute vile hatred man has for his own brothers is what formulates my exasperation.