Editorials

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.

Your View: Muslims, Christians should realize, respect religious commonalities

By Mark Dougherty / associate professor, biosystems engineering | September 2

I am writing in response to the letter last week from Mr. Anderson implying that the president of the United States is a Muslim, that The New York Times is complicit in covering up the true faith of the president and that the innermost desire of Muslims worldwide is to decimate all non-Muslim life on earth.

Another redundant drunk bus rant

By Rod Guajardo / EDITOR | September 2

What's better than a free campus security shuttle that offers late night transportation to any location on campus?One that doesn't care about the state of your inebriation.

Your View: Auburn Man, grandfather to miss first game in 53 years

By Kristin Easterling / Junior, English | September 2

Let me tell you about my granddaddy, L.B. "Tex" Williams.He is the man I think about when I think of the Auburn Creed. He served in University Relations from 1956 to 1988.

Our View: Old-school media be hatin'

By Editorial Board | September 2

It's cute to watch old-school newspaper columnists and reporters try to get "their blog on," as they'd probably say.

YOUR VIEW: Take time today to remember selfless actions of Mother Teresa

By Paul Kokoski Hamilton, Ontario | August 26

On August 26th, 2010 the world celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata (Calcutta). Mother Teresa, a devout Catholic, abandoned everything to follow Jesus into the slums and serve him amongst the poorest of the poor. She lived her life at a very deep spiritual level and was admired by millions throughout the world.

New year, new faces, a new hope

By Rod Guajardo / EDITOR | August 26

A new semester brings about several changes to Auburn University.Several of these are probably things you have grown accustomed to--a slew of new faces, more construction and higher tuition. The usual.

YOUR VIEW: Special thanks to volunteers; Welcome Week activities smash success

By Suraj Sindia / GRADUATE STUDENT | August 26

It was indeed a beautiful first class week here at Auburn. Events during the welcome week were planned to make newcomers and returning students feel "at home" right away.

OUR VIEW: Arts community suffers in small-town Alabama

By Editorial Board | August 26

Auburn isn't a bastion of bohemia. The "other"--the artist, dancer, thespian, him or her decidedly unlike--is not celebrated. The closest your favorite band has gotten to Lee County is Atlanta.

YOUR VIEW: Obama, Muslims, media not to be trusted: look here for proof

By James W. Anderson / Talladega | August 26

With all the media hype about whether Obama is Muslim, check out how our "President" has appointed not one, but two Muslims to Homeland Security.

OUR VIEW: University facing meal plan meltdown?

By Editorial Board | August 26

You've just walked out of your Intro. to Psychology study group. And you're hungry. Real hungry.All you've had to eat today was a banana, an Odwalla bar from Outtakes and a Nathan's hot dog, removing $11.45 from your dining dollar balance.

Women, business and the threat of overspending

By Terry Neese / founder of Terry Neese Personnel Services | August 26

On Aug. 26, 1920, women won the right to vote. The constitutional amendment granting women this right was the result of years of hard work by brave, dedicated, informed women who refused to accept as fate the status quo.

Save the Drama for Your Momma

By by Crystal Cole / Intrigue Editor | June 1

In college, friends come in many varieties, largely defined by what their purposeis in your life.Some friends are drinking buddies. Similar to vampires, you will neversee these people by the light of day.Others are the friends you keep around for parent visits. You know,the ones with goals and shirts without hunch punch stains.

No Voting, No Complaining

By Laura Maxwell / Editor-in-chief | May 28

Alabama's gubernatorial primaries are fast approaching.Many people in this state don't bother to draw the arrow to theirpreferred candidate or check or X the box (72 percent of eligible votersin the 2006 gubernatorial primaries!).

What is Love?

By Laura Maxwell / Editor-in-chief | May 23

It's the day of the wedding. The groom smiles as he sees his bride walk down the aisle, and she tears up as her father gives her away. She looks to her groom, then to the priest. But something's different. For this is no ordinary priest, but a metal robot.

OUR VIEW: Statewide Smoking Ban Creates Haze

By Editorial Board | April 22

State Senator Vivian Figures', D-Mobile, bill to ban smoking in restaurants statewide is close to passing this legislative session.All the bill lacks for complete passage is a vote on the House floor.Figures' bill effectively bans smoking in establishments that derive most of their revenues from food sales and leaves out businesses who garner more of their profits from the sale of alcohol, known to most of us as bars.