Letter-To-The-Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | The perfect victim

By Anonymous Auburn Student | March 22

The narrative of a "perfect victim," — the idea that unless a woman took every possible precaution to prevent sexual assault, it was somehow her fault — is a dangerous lie that makes it harder for other survivors to come forward with their stories. We need to take the burden off of women.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Our work is not for you.

By Auburn For Change | Community Group | March 14

The community organization Auburn For Change voices their demands for racial equity from Auburn University. To Black students, they tell them that they have the power to change Auburn.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Sunny Slope Plantation from Black Auburn Alumni Point of View

By Auburn University Coalition of Black Alumni | March 12

Black Alumni have been watching and waiting for Auburn University to address the housing of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute out of a former plantation.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | How dedicated is Auburn to Black students?

By Bruce Gladden, Michael Brown and Austin Robinson | Auburn Professors | February 21

Three Auburn professors write about Auburn's consistent failure to increase the number of Black students, despite the large amounts of money put towards the athletic program.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Auburn Students Will Not Stand for Private Prisons

By Chloe McMahon | Auburn Student | February 16

An Auburn student urges the Board of Trustees to reevaluate any involvement the University has in Gov. Ivey's private prison plan.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Auburn fails to protect students against sexual violence

By Regan Moss | Auburn Student | February 12

Auburn student calls on her peers and administration to bring light to sexual violence on campus.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | "Governor Ivey: Alabama Won’t Tolerate Your Fear Mongering"

By Hannah Krawczyk and Jediael Fraser | Auburn Students | February 6

Two Auburn students urge the residents of Alabama to call Governor Ivey out on her decision to sign agreements to build more prisons.

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.