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COLUMN: Push yourself at Auburn

By Kris Martins | Enterprise Editor | April 28

As I prepare leave Auburn in a matter of days, I urge students to reach into every corner of Auburn and leave better than they found it.

COLUMN: Thanks for reading

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | April 27

"Your apartment is where you sleep," he said. "This office is where you live."

GUEST COLUMN: A letter from the BSU president regarding Black History Month

By Kayla Warner | Black Student Union President | February 1

Many people ask, "Why is there a Black History Month?" As many times as I have heard that question, I can still never understand why someone would ask it.

COLUMN: Embrace empathy

By Corey Williams | Editor-in-chief | January 25

The women and men who marched didn't do it because they, themselves, feel victimized. They did it because they know others do.

FAREWELL COLUMN: Do it all, when you look back you'll wish you did

By Emily Esleck | Design Editor | November 30

Soon, I will walk across that stage and my time in college will be over.

My first experience with the leftist Illuminati

By Alex Wilkerson | Opinions Columnist | September 21

Here at The Plainsman we understand the jig is up, so I’ve decided to write about my first experiences with the Leftist Illuminati, so you can get a good idea about the kind of people who are running your planet. 

COLUMN: Alabama can't pick 'em

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | June 15

Alabamians, like myself, like to believe we are a good people. And most of us are. The politicians whom we select to represent us, on the other hand, are of a different breed. Gov.

OPINION: Mass shootings are not the "price of freedom"

By Chip Brownlee | News Editor | June 12

Orlando, Sandy Hook, Columbine, Umpqua, Fort Hood, Aurora and practically every city across the United States. Universities, colleges, nightclubs, high schools, churches, synagogues, movie theaters, stadiums, concerts, doctors’ offices and elementary classrooms across the United States.

CAMP WAR EAGLE ISSUE | Column: Stay fit to avoid the freshman 15

By Emily Esleck | Design Editor | May 27

Chick-fil-A, Momma Goldberg’s, Zaxby’s, Domino’s and McDonalds. Auburn has a multitude of fast food restaurants just waiting at student’s fingertips. When you get all settled into your dorm room or apartment and start your exciting college adventure, it might seem easier to grab a burger and fries instead of hitting up the grocery store.

COLUMN: Welcome to Auburn football

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | May 24

Heartbreak, triumph and miracles 

COLUMN: Law or not? For me, it's life or not

By Emily Esleck | Managing Editor | April 29

The University senate voted Tuesday, March 22, to oppose Alabama House Bill 12, a bill allowing gun owners with concealed carry permits to bring their firearms to campus.  You could definitely say this has been a hot topic this year since Texas came out with a new law allowing students 21 years or older to carry a firearm fully concealed if they have the appropriate permit to do so.  I didn't grow up in a gun-heavy household.

Spring Fashion Issue Column: Fads come back from the past

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | April 12

Ever feel like you were born in the wrong era? These retro trends can transport you to a different time. 

Spring Fashion Issue Column: These aren't Macklemore's thrifty tips

By Lily Jackson | Community Writer | April 12

Trips to thrift stores and consignment shops can end in victory or disaster. With these nifty, thrifty tips, you won’t walk out looking like Macklemore.

Letter from the Editor: Politics is the story of us

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 26

Politics is the way we work with people with whom we share a common cause, but disagree with on the course of that cause.

COLUMN: Harper Lee changed my life, and she probably changed yours too

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 20

Like every other American who attended high school sometime in the last 50 years, "To Kill a Mockingbird" came into my life during a time I wasn't sure who I was or who I wanted to be.

COLUMN: Your vote matters in the SGA election

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 20

Almost 26,000 students are enrolled at Auburn University and most of them won't cast a vote in the SGA election next week.  Only 33 percent of students voted last year.

COLUMN: Women were ignored in the SGA debate

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 10

Candidates discussed a multitude of topics at last night's SGA debate. The elephant in the room, however, was never addressed.

Five places to watch the Super Bowl

By Anne Dawson | Intrigue Editor | February 5

As we all know, one of the most anticipated events of the year is coming up — the Super Bowl. Not only do fans get excited about the game, but restaurants get excited too. So excited they have special events and mark down food and drinks.