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Our View: IFC should practice, not preach

By Editorial Board | March 31

Thursday night, the Interfraternity Council will hold its third "Party Done Right" at the Sigma Nu fraternity house.The party is designed to show the men (and women) of Auburn's Greek community how to throw a party that adheres to all of IFC's social event standards.

Figuring things out

By Adam Bulgatz / DESIGN EDITOR | March 31

Lost in a sea of choices.When I first started looking into college, I didn't know what I wanted to do or where I wanted to go. Three quarters of the way through my freshman year at Auburn, I still don't know what I want to do.

Our View: Readers, the times are a changin'

By Editorial Board | March 24

As you may have noticed, this week, The Auburn Plainsman has made some changes.

Broaden your mind abroad

By Jenna Moran / ASSOCIATE COPY EDITOR | March 24

I'll be the first to admit it. I can be very selfish. We all can; it's in our nature. To so many of us, our world revolves around our own everyday activities, and there isn't much concern for people or places that aren't involved in it.

#TigerBlood and other delusions

By Derek Lacey / CAMPUS EDITOR | March 24

I made it to round two. #WINNINGThat was the lead I was going to use for this column as of Monday about 5 p.m.

It's time to move on

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | March 24

It's finally happening to me, and I never thought I'd see the day.

Our View: Time has come for rule change

By Editorial Board | March 10

"Those hours have been in place for years," said Kim Trupp, director of housing and residence life. "They've been approved by the Board of Trustees, and we don't change them unless students want it to be changed."

U.S. can set new direction in Arab world

By Nik Markopoulos / ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR | March 10

The ousting of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has inspired waves of protests across North Africa and the Middle East. Unrest is growing in Bahrain, Oman and Yemen because of deaths related to government crackdowns on demonstrators in all three nations.

First-hand view: my experience in Tunisia

By Jillian Clair / News Editor | March 10

I admit it. When natural disasters, revolts, wars or terrorist attacks happen around the globe, I don't usually follow all of them wholeheartedly.

Our View: New highs border on crazy

By Editorial Board | March 3

It's nothing new.Human beings have always tried to get high, and they've always found a way to do it, regardless of their surroundings. Whether it be a poppy plant, coca leaves or household cleaners, something has always been handy to quench the never-ending thirst for inebriation.

Your View: Ban would harm minority rights

By Haroldo Toro | March 3

I read your article regarding the idea of some people, including Eric Smith, to make Auburn a smoke-free campus.

Make time for those who matter

By Christen Harned / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR | March 3

Last May, my oldest brother Bobby graduated and moved across the country. This made me realize that we're at the point in our lives where we're not just growing up, but we're growing away.

Despite the stresses of growing up, I write

By Eric Austin / MANAGING EDITOR | March 3

Growing up is stressful. Or at least it's become stressful recently.The first 20 years of life seemed like a care-free ride of enjoyment.

Your View: Proposed smoking ban is irrational

By Mark Durham | March 3

I believe I'm a little late on reading about the rhetoric concerning a possible smoking ban on campus, and I usually hoot-and-holler and wouldn't write in, but I have an issue with how things seem to be viewed nowadays.

Our View: Much to consider with smoking ban

By Editorial Board | February 24

As a University committee considers changes to the smoking policy on campus, it is important for all points of view to be heard and considered. So far, the committee seems to be doing a stand-up job of giving both students and faculty an outlet for communicating their opinions on whether to ban smoking on campus.

Your View: Education bureaucrats need to go

By Peter Johnson | February 24

They're ba-a-ack! I'm referring to the Total Quality Management folks, a hardy management sect last detected at Auburn in the administration of TQMer William Muse.

Your View: Honor of Toomer's best preserved by passing on to a new generation of fans

By Chris Megginson | February 24

To the editor:When the news hit about the oaks at Toomer's Corner, we all were angered and crushed.In the days since, I've read and heard numerous comments from fans of what should be done with the oak trees should they die.

Condolences from a Duck fan

By Ian H. | February 24

To the editor:First--I have to say I'm not a student.Second--I have to say I'm a Duck fan. With those aside, it should be said that what has happened with Toomer's oaks is a tragedy and shouldn't happen to any school.