Editorials

Our View: Campus classrooms in need of upgrade

By Editorial Board | September 30

Construction on campus is generally a signal of new buildings.In the last five years, the Student Center, Auburn Arena, Shelby Center and the Village have all been built, bringing freshness to campus, but also clutter and confusion.

Your boyfriend is safe with me

By Emily Clever / COPY EDITOR | September 30

This weekend, I went to a pre-South Carolina football party a friend of mine invited me to. This particular male and I have been acquaintances for more than a year, seeing each other mostly at social events and bars.

Unsweet Tea

September 23

The amorphous, fledgling Tea Party has an image problem.When I think of the Tea Party, I picture a baby circus elephant abandoned on the Astroturf of some corporate-sponsored stadium, trumpeting for a peanut of recognition.

Our View: Text and drive at personal peril

By Editorial Board | September 23

Hey chica. Wat r u doin?Nm. Drivin to atl to meet james. Be back soonK. howd u do on ur chem test?An hour passes. No response.

Your View: 'I will never feel safe on campus again'

By Lindsay Schneider / sophomore, psychology | September 23

I am terrified by the idea that concealed carry may become legal on Auburn's campus.

Your View: Plainsman wrong on concealed weapons, would prevent incidents

By Erik Soderstrom / media liaison and state director for Students for Concealed Carry on Campus | September 23

Thursday, The Plainsman claimed Auburn was not ready for concealed weapons on campus.My question: If not now, then when?

Our View: Love your Islamic brothers and sisters

By Editorial Board | September 23

It's hard out there right now for people of the Islamic faith in this country.Phrases like "Ground Zero Terror Mosque" permeate throughout the media, as what was a New York City issue became a national debate.

Juggling aspects of college life

By Rod Guajardo / EDITOR | September 23

I tend to think that I do my best work under deadline.This could be my journalistic qualities shining through, my apathetic attitude toward things of great importance or poor time management.

Your View: Drop the Sinatra, hit me with some Lady Gaga

By Jeanna Watts Dennis / AU Alumna | September 23

The stadium was rocking for the Clemson game, and it reminded me of my years at Auburn.I was there through the Sullivan/Beasley years when you screamed until you were hoarse... and you never left the game early!

On your mark, get set, converse

By Rod Guajardo / EDITOR | September 16

There once was a time when people valued and appreciated conversation.Places like coffee shops, lyceums and even barber shops were hotbeds of stimulating conversation.

Our View: Auburn not ready for concealed carry campus

September 16

Guns are the great equalizer.They erase size, speed and strength advantages.They are ideal self-defense devices.Just carrying a gun can make a person feel more prepared, safer.

Campus buildings in need of major overhaul

By Brian Desarro / INTRIGUE EDITOR and Miranda Dollarhide / ASSOCIATE INTRIGUE EDITOR | September 16

Dolores Umbridge may have said it best:"Progress for the sake of progress must be discouraged. Let us preserve what must be preserved, perfect what can be perfected and prune practices that ought to be prohibited."

Your View: Professor confused by sudden closure of Coliseum locker room

By Bill Deutsch / department of fisheries and allied aquacultures | September 16

On Sept. 13, those of us who use the locker room in the Coliseum were met with a notice on the door that basically stated, "This locker room will close on Oct. 1, 2010... get your stuff out by then or we'll throw it away."

Our View: On-campus residents continually shafted

By Editorial Board | September 16

Let's assume for a second you're an adult when you get to college.A big assumption perhaps, judging by the behavior of assorted students, what with their drinking and their general (though understandable) level of irresponsibility, but valid nonetheless.