Editorials

Letter to the Editor: Alternative energy sources could slow weather's drama

By David Newton | Retired AU Faculty | January 10

In the last several years, we've seen drought in the South, tornadoes in the South and Midwest, floods in the Mississippi River basin, hurricanes Irene and Sandy in the East, wildfires in the West and thousands of high temperature daily records across the U.S.

Letter to the Editor: America's leaders continue to specialize in partisan fouls

By Liz Conn | January 10

One of my earliest memories is my dad teaching me the word "compromise."

Her view: Auburn experience creates fond, lasting memories for senior

By Kayla Strickland | December 8

The first time I will step foot in the Auburn Arena, I will be graduating.

Letter to the editor: Food bank donations more important than daily coffee fix

By Elizabeth Segarra | December 5

For most of us, we wonder where we're going to eat lunch each day. What time will we eat? Who will we eat with? We don't wonder if we're going to eat.

Letter to the editor: Christians can have faith in science

By Jim Bradley | December 4

Mr. Sherer's letter on evolution and Christianity (Nov. 29) must be responded to from theological, educational, and scientific points of view.

Letter to the editor: Evolution not compatible with Christianity

By Thomas Sherer | December 3

In the most recent issue of The Plainsman, an article was written concerning the matter of evolution. The comment was made that evolution and Christianity could be reconciled by saying that God started the evolutionary process by creating one species and allowing everything to progress. My response does not intend to disprove evolution for everyone but rather to show fellow Christians that evolution and Christianity are incompatible.

Letter to the editor: Chizik's big mistake was his offensive strategy

By Mason Briles | December 1

I am writing this on the afternoon of Gene Chizik's termination because I honestly believe Chizik made one costly mistake; he switched offensive schemes.

Editorial: 'We need a leader, not a loser'

By Editorial Board | November 29

We can't say we didn't see it coming.

Letter to the editor: Complaining should end, cooperative effort should begin

By Caleb Wolanek | November 18

President Obama was given a mandate to lead this country for the next four years. However, given the distribution of power, it is possible for either party to cause more years of gridlock. This is not good for America.

His view: Coaching situation is lose-lose for Auburn

By Andrew Yawn / SPORTS EDITOR | November 17

Was this season not supposed to be the rebuilding year?

Letter to the editor: Alabamians are behind the curve on change

By Reed Dudley | November 16

In Alabama, we live inside a bell jar.

Editorial: A confederacy of dunces

By Editorial Board | November 15

Anyone who took Alabama history in the fourth grade knows that secession is probably not the best idea. But that bit of knowledge seems to have escaped a few of our fellow Alabamians.

Her view: When you wish upon a Death Star

By Rachel Suhs / DESIGN EDITOR | November 13

Since the announcement of Disney's $4 billion purchase of Lucasfilm, fanboys (and girls) have been taking over the Internet with overwhelming opinions on the matter.

Her view: Exorbitant campaign spending sign of candidates' hypocrisy

By Sydney Callis / COMMUNITY REPORTER | November 12

After what seems like years of nonstop campaigning, speeches, rallies and visits, the presidential election is finally over.

Her view: Skyfall sets the stage for a new era of Bond

By Rachel Suhs / DESIGN EDITOR | November 11

In the glorious age of Internet hype, everyone's favorite spy is under more scrutiny as well as more excitement than ever.

His view: Not headed to the game? Opelika offers alternatives

By Benjamin A. Croomes / OPINIONS EDITOR | November 10

My friends like to make fun of me for not pretending like football is my life. They question my allegiance to Auburn and accuse me of being an undercover Bammer -- especially when I tell them I don't particularly like going to home games.

Her view: A few drinks can help take the edge off a loss

By Rachel Suhs / DESIGN EDITOR | November 10

Well, Auburn fans, it has been a rough season.

Her view: Technology no substitute for books

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | November 9

Some may wonder if the age of physical books and newspapers is coming to an end.I doubt it.

Editorial: Cooperation is the key to America's success

By Editorial Board | November 8

For the past year, we've been arguing about some of the dumbest issues to reach national attention since Kim Kardashian's sex tape.

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Guest column: That's what she said

By Elizabeth Johnston | November 7

As we are continuing the tipping of our fiesta hats to the exciting 40th anniversary of Title IX, we must first understand the law and all it entails.