Letter-To-The-Editor

A Trump supporter holds a rally sign at a Trump event in Mobile, Alabama, in December 2016. Voters in Auburn head to the polls Monday in a primary marked by who will be most supportive of Trump's agenda.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Auburn must condemn white supremacist fascism

By Matthew Miller & Bruce Gladden | Auburn Professors | January 20

Two Auburn professors write that Gogue's condemnation of the Jan. 6 Capitol Riots was a good first step. But it was just that — a first step.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | A vote of no confidence would be damaging to the University

By Jane DiFolco Parker | Former President of the Auburn University Foundation | January 12

A former Auburn administrator argues that a vote of no confidence against Provost Bill Hardgrave would damage not just Hardgrave's reputation, but the University's.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Low Sentinel numbers may not tell whole story

By Chris Newland | Professor and Tracy Witte | Professor | November 1

Some professors are concerned with the accuracy of Auburn University's Sentinel testing numbers. From a potentially biased sample to low response rates, they cite multiple issues with the process intended to measure the state of the virus on campus.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | It’s time for Auburn's leaders to answer some tough questions

September 3

A group of professors says it's time for Auburn's leaders to be honest about their actions regarding racial equity. Why is one academic's anti-LGBTQ comments allowed but not another's opposing police violence? More than that, what is the University doing to counter anti-Black racism?

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Goldberg deserves to be heard on campus

August 28

A group of English faculty members say that their colleague, Jesse Goldberg, deserves to be heard on campus.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | A Defense of Speech

By Alan Seals | Associate Professor | August 5

Universities should promote new ideas that will hopefully improve society. The only way for them to do this is to allow dissent and criticism.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | "Free Speech" should apply to all, not just some

By Heather Mann | Spectrum President | August 4

In two similar cases about free speech, Auburn University seems to have ruled very differently. If Bruce Murray's bigoted social media posts are protected by the First Amendment, Jesse Goldberg's anti-police remarks should receive similar protection.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Auburn forgoes freedom of speech for conservative values

By Kayleigh Chalkowski | Student | August 3

Where does Auburn draw the line on freedom of speech? As of now, it appears to be the same line distinguishing liberal and conservative values.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | An Open Letter to Auburn City Schools from Anti-Racist Families

By Anti-Racist Parents of Auburn City Schools | June 24

A group of parents and families associated with Auburn City Schools pens an open letter to Cristen Herring, superintendent of Auburn City Schools.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Sunday was just the beginning

By Auburn Students and Community for Change | June 10

Following the peaceful protest in Toomer's Corner on Sunday, Auburn Students and Community for Change calls for people who are dedicated to justice to fight the long fight.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | To those who don't know what to do now

By Clint Milligan | June 5

With protests for racial justice taking place in over 400 cities across the country, it is time for people unaffected by prejudice to stand with their brothers and sisters.

Letter to the editor: Auburn unifies, City takes measures to respond to health crisis

By Mayor Ron Anders | April 20

Auburn Mayor Ron Anders: "Through all of this, I know our future is bright. I know that because of how Auburn people have responded to this crisis with the caring hearts, sound minds and brave spirits that I have always known them to have."

Letter to the Editor: Auburn should further condemn the xenophobia

March 2

There is no place for this in any institution of higher education and certainly not Auburn. Auburn enjoys its reputation as “the loveliest village on the plains,” and that’s not by accident or without strong institutional respect for others.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Inclusiveness is not your enemy

By Jediael Fraser | Contributing Columnist | December 13

As encouraging as it is to see others standing up against harmful language and ideology, it is also still disheartening to know that their request for inclusion is taken by some as stifling to diversity of thought. Inclusiveness only asks that we foster ideas that are constructive for everyone, eschewing those ideologies that reinforce uncomfortable, harmful environments for the marginalized.

A single strand of toilet paper hangs from a tree in front of Samford Hall. Auburn vs Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 25 in Auburn, Ala.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Critical Studies Working Group addresses noose found on campus

December 10

Even as we appreciate that AU Campus Safety & Security followed protocol in addressing an event that threatened the security of people on campus, this response alone does not replace a statement that addresses the root of this issue or the trauma it has inflicted on Black folks in and beyond the Auburn community.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | To those students who are Black at Auburn: You are not alone

November 25

I want you to know that we, the undersigned Black faculty and staff at Auburn, see you and all of the beauty and complexity of your young human selves. And more than anything else, I want you to know that we are here, that we are here with and for you.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Student Affairs addresses LGBTQ community

By Bobby Woodard | Senior Vice President of Student Affairs | November 21

Student Affairs issues a statement expressing their support for Auburn's LGBTQ family members.

Samford Hall on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 in Auburn, Ala.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Administration’s lack of response speaks loud enough

November 15

It is surprising and discouraging that the University’s administration has not yet issued a formal statement addressing the issue. Remaining silent on this issue is unacceptable; indifference reverberates in widening circles and is felt by each of us.

Pride on the Plains, a local LGBTQ organization, marches through the annual Opelika Christmas parade on Dec. 2, 2017, in Opelika, Ala.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | 'Homophobic’ professor flubs science, nature, ethics

By Nate Hardy | Associate Professor | November 15

A couple of weeks ago, AU associate professor Bruce Murray was called out for publicly expressing homophobic views. Since then, Murray has publicly defended his views with appeals to science, nature and ethics. In other words, he has tried to justify homophobia with scholarship. Here’s the thing — his scholarship is poor.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Education faculty sends open letter to the Auburn community

November 7

It is time for Auburn University, and specifically, the College of Education, to take a stand to support LGBTQ+ students, staff, faculty, and community members. As a group, we have crafted a list of action items that we believe are important next steps to address the long-standing issues that LGBTQ+ people face at Auburn University and within the College of Education.