Editorials

Editorial: No excuse for hate, violence

By Editorial Board | September 20

We appreciate anyone of all faiths and beliefs. We think there is no need to hate anyone for being different. Not in the hippie nonsense sort of way, of course, but in the idea that every human deserves respect and the chance to live their life.

The religion of college football

By Editorial Board | September 13

If you have watched our past two games, you know we aren't doing so hot.

Mr. Eastwood & Company

By Editorial Board | September 6

In America, we love celebrities. Especially when they screw up.

Shia LaBeouf stars in 'Lawless,' a gangster film set during Prohibition. (Courtesy of lawless-film.com)

'Lawless' kicks off a promising season of movies

By Rachel Suhs / DESIGN EDITOR | September 2

As football season kicks off this weekend, chances are slim for any trips to the movies.

Follow the tracks to an ideal first date

By Lane Jones / WRITER | September 1

Here's how to make your date fall in love with you in downtown Opelika.

Dear Lane...

By Lane Jones / WRITER | August 31

The weekly reader letter, answered by Lane Jones.

Players do the darndest things

By Editorial Board | August 30

We all like to party, some more than others. Reese Dismukes probably falls into the latter category.

Books: the key to a happy school life

By Rebecca Croomes / Photo Editor | August 28

It's practically a sin to say the word 'books' during the beginning of the semester; it's almost like one of those Voldemort kind of things where people would instead prefer you to say 'that-which-must-not-be-purchased.'Books are expensive and evil.

Ignorant hate speech has become too common

By Zeke Turrentine / COMMUNITY EDITOR | August 27

The English language has always been evolving, ever since it was first spoken by Angles and various tribes of the British Isles more than 15 centuries ago. Many words that were once considered derogatory have evolved into more positive and even flattering words.

Honesty is the best policy

By Editorial Board | August 23

If the struggles of the editorial staff at UGA's student newspaper The Red and Black have taught us anything, it's that we need to have greater respect for our role in the Auburn community.

Plainsman Editor-in-Chief Robert E. Lee.(Danielle Lowe / PHOTO EDITOR)

A place to call home: The Plainsman does it daily

By Robert E. Lee / Editor-In-Chief | August 18

Every time I type the title "editor-in-chief," I almost feel like I should be typing "leader of the troops" or "General Robert E. Lee." But I don't.

So, you think this summer will be easy?

By Editorial Board | July 26

We love working for The Plainsman. It's an experience we will remember for the rest of our lives, especially our experiences from this summer.

Humanity is more important than a rivalry

By Editorial Board | July 19

We want to take this time to offer our deepest sympathies to our friends and rivals in Tuscaloosa.

SGA: unnecessary change for the better

By Editorial Board | July 12

Right now, the Student Government Association is researching whether or not a fall break is a good idea.

Confusion is a pre-existing condition

By Editorial Board | July 5

On Thursday, June 28, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 vote to uphold the majority of the Affordable Care Act.What does that mean?

Harvey Updyke, the never-ending story

By Editorial Board | June 28

In Auburn, Harvey Updyke is the bad guy. However, he is also a legal conundrum.

Social media, viral stupidity

By Editorial Board | June 21

Desmonte Leonard is in custody awaiting trial, and the Auburn Police Department is still saving the details of the infamous pool party until that trial comes around.Rumors and ignorance, however, are still running free as ever.