Editorials

EDITORIAL | Students deserve timely AU Alerts

By Spring 2019 Editorial Board | February 1

Auburn University’s Campus Safety and Security office did not send an AU Alert or a public safety notice after the police chased Mitchell Lee Stewart across campus, alarming students. This silence opened the door for rumors to swirl around campus and persist with fervor until the campus safety office finally made a statement, via an email hours later, insisting that there was no threat on campus.

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EDITORIAL | Performing Arts Center next great thing for Auburn

By Spring 2019 Editorial Board | January 19

The Gogue Performing Arts Center is a means of community outreach for the University and will undoubtedly be a cultural hub for Auburn.

EDITORIAL | University, city should accept responsibility for Northwest Auburn gentrification, displacement

By Spring 2019 Editorial Board | January 16

Growth of the University and the city are inevitable — and a good thing — but it must be done in a way that protects everyone in the city, not just those who have the time and the influence to sway city officials.

EDITORIAL | Care about the First Amendment? Pay attention to what's happening at UNA

By Spring 2019 Editorial Board | December 7

If the University of North Alabama’s actions are allowed to stand, it will have a serious chilling effect on student editors and student media advisers in the state of Alabama.

EDITORIAL | Hateful speech has turned into action. It must end

By Fall 2018 Editorial Board | November 1

Hateful rhetoric has infiltrated our nation’s thoughts and has perpetuated violence across the country, and Auburn is not immune.

Editorial | Foolish contract prevents Auburn from doing what it needs to do — get rid of Gus Malzahn

By Fall 2018 Editorial Board | October 17

As the fifth-highest-paid coach in college football, it would seem as though Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn should be performing as though he deserved a salary so high. He’s not.

EDITORIAL | Reporting sexual assault not as simple as it seems

By Fall 2018 Editorial Board | October 5

Reporting an assault gives a survivor dignity. It allows them for their voices to be heard and for them to take a stand against their abuser. There is no perfect time to report an assault, except for when the victim is ready to come forward.

EDITORIAL | Racism plagued gameday on The Plains

By Fall 2018 Editorial Board | September 12

"For every member of the Auburn family and visiting fan to feel welcome on this campus, Auburn must move to uphold its professed inclusivity and sense of family."

EDITORIAL | We must all work together to end hazing

By Fall 2018 Editorial Board | August 31

Hazing is quite simply an attack on human dignity. It is an unnecessary and indecent act committed by people in a position of power. There is no need nor a reason for hazing to occur.

EDITORIAL | The Auburn Family should mean the community, too

By Fall 2018 Editorial Board | August 26

Auburn students, it is time to register to vote, attend City Council meetings and engage in discussions with the community at large.

Telling the Truth on Tipping

By Philip Smith/ ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR | April 16

How do you get an Auburn student off your front porch? Pay him for the pizza and don't forget to tip him. Seriously. Tip me. I've been delivering pizzas on these rolling plains for 3 years now and have a bone to pick. We in the pizza business work for tips. Our less than minimum wage income cannot pay the bills unless it is backed by tips. Only a percentage of the delivery fee goes to the driver to compensate for mileage, while the rest of that cash ends up in corporate pockets.

EDITORIAL | A better approach to a healthy life

By Editorial Board | Spring 2018 | March 1

With spring break almost a week away, many students are focused on achieving an ideal beach body.

EDITORIAL | Good government emerges from tragic accident

By Editorial Board | Spring 2018 | February 19

In a period of partisan bickering and legislative dysfunction, examples of efficient and effective government can seem hard to come by.

EDITORIAL | SGA still has work to do

By Editorial Board | Spring 2018 | February 8

Alarming issues remain present at Auburn, and we believe our new SGA needs to concern themselves with addressing diversity at the University, along with the dining and the dorms system.

EDITORIAL | Give Auburn room to grow

By Editorial Board | Spring 2018 | February 1

To make room for more convenient student living and more businesses, newer and taller buildings are coming to downtown.

EDITORIAL | Attention turns again to affirmative consent

By Editorial Board | Spring 2018 | January 26

In the early weeks of 2018, the #MeToo movement’s focus shifted from blatant sexual offenses to persistent and pervasive questions of consent — a discussion that is far more nuanced, but for many, more relevant.

EDITORIAL | Alabama, your Uber's on the way

By Editorial Board | Spring 2018 | January 23

Making Uber and Lyft services state wide will assist scores of Alabama residents. We join in calling for the passage of Alabama House Bill 190 and in support of a statewide regulatory system that extends ride-hailing service to all localities.

EDITORIAL | Miss Auburn: Fix it or get rid of it

By Editorial Board | Spring 2018 | January 11

Candidates for Student Government Association president, vice president, treasurer and senate will soon take to the concourse to argue their vision and their qualifications for their preferred office.

EDITORIAL: Leath’s appointment warrants criticism

By Editorial Board | Spring 2017 | January 11

Monday morning, Auburn's Board of Trustees unanimously voted Iowa State President Steven Leath.

Our View | Voters should reject Roy Moore's antics

By Editorial Board | Spring 2018 | January 8

Any other Republican. Any other Democrat. Anyone but Roy S. Moore.