Editorials

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.

Obama's plan packs tax punch

By Eric Austin / CAMPUS EDITOR | September 9

President Obama revealed the details of his latest plan to jumpstart the slowing economic recovery, proposing more than $180 billion dollars in tax cuts for businesses and infrastructure projects.

Our View: Delicious tacos with a side of diversity

By Editorial Board | September 9

Did you know Opelika has a taco truck?An actual truck that sells freshly-made, authentic tacos and assorted Mexican food?

Enjoy every day, time flies fast

By Laura Maxwell / MANAGING EDITOR | September 9

I wish I'd known as a freshman what I know now.I've always been introverted. I can be my fun, silly self when I'm comfortable with people, but until I reach that point, I keep to myself.

Don't be an UnAuburn student section

By Rod Guajardo / EDITOR | September 9

After nearly two years of clinging to my coveted press pass, my glorious return to the student section of Jordan-Hare Stadium occurred this Saturday.

Open your mind, stop with the hate

By Jillian Clair / ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR | September 9

The Ground Zero mosque debate is getting old, I know.When it started eating up sections of newspapers and consuming chunks of airtime on all the news networks, I rolled my eyes, thinking the debate would be over soon.

Our View: Campus safety ain't no joke

By Editorial Board | September 9

The Auburn University campus is idyllic.Students frolic in fields, tossing Frisbees, sunbathing, studying and swapping sundry stories.

3/5ths Compromise--A final solution for The Gays

By Kate Davis / CREATIVE DIRECTOR | September 9

What I'm about to advise may seem radical, but I implore you to see the reason in my suggestion.As a long-time admirer of Mr. Jonathan Swift, I am writing to offer a solution to the problem of The Gays that I think Mr. Swift would be proud of.

Making every second count

By Helen Northcutt/ GRAPHICS EDITOR | September 2

I used to envy my friends on the outside, friends who didn't have to worry about late nights at the library, 20-page papers or huge finals. Then I realized I wasn't seeing the big picture.

Your View: Student compares, contrasts Islam with other religions

By Annelise Marianetti / junior, zoology | September 2

Dear fellow students, those of you who believe the basis of Islam is that "all infidels must be killed," are sorely misinformed.Allow me to set the record straight.

Our View: Use, don't abuse drunk bus

By Editorial Board | September 2

During Rush, the nine vans of the Night Security Shuttle Van Service, aka the drunk bus, average 100 miles each night. From 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., these vanguards of vice ferry students to any location on-campus.Most of the time this means frats, bars or parties.

Your View: University working to unite diverse faiths, belief systems

By Shakeer Abdullah / director, Auburn Universtiy Multicultural Center | September 2

I am writing in response to the letter to the editor titled "Obama, Muslims, media not to be trusted: look here for proof" that was published in your Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010 edition of The Plainsman.