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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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Auburn employees pen message to LGBTQ community

November 7

183 Auburn employees sign letter expressing "wholehearted support for LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty." 

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | All should be afforded free speech

By Bruce Murray | Associate Professor | November 6

The goal of attracting a rich diversity of students and faculty will not be advanced by imposing uniformity of thought. A campus without mutual respect and the free exchange of ideas, especially about core questions of sexual ethics, will be less welcoming to students with conservative and religious convictions.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Education professors respond to anti-LGBTQ culture at Auburn

November 1

As faculty members in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching, we believe that no student at Auburn University, or at any educational institution, should encounter language or practices that devalue their personhood or humanity. While the recent article focuses on one particular faculty member, the problems highlighted are present throughout the Auburn University community.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Auburn needs to remain a free speech campus

By Bruce Murray | Associate Professor | October 31

The First Amendment was specifically written to protect political speech, without which a self-governing people cannot make well-informed judgments. Our best hope of advancing public knowledge in a university depends on dispassionate advocacy supported by evidence, which allows investigation and dialogue.

OPINION | Let's discuss climate change

By David Newton | Retired AU Faculty | October 28

Instead of fossil fuels, we should switch to clean, renewable energy, such as solar and wind power — with storage. Other states in the southeast are taking positive steps. I am unaware of similar actions in Alabama. We need discussion, planning and action without delay.  

OPINION | Doug Jones fights for Alabama

By Jaysal Shah | Graduate Student | October 28

I’m proud that we have Jones in office, because he is using his platform to stand up for Alabamians and fight for our best interests.

OPINION | While safer than smoking cigarettes, vaping still isn’t safe

By Letter to the Editor | April 27

So is it actually cool to Juul in Auburn? Or is it indicative of bigger problems worth discussing.

OPINION | The Tigers can win well, and they can lose well. We all should be proud

By Lee Auman | Guest Columnist | April 9

The fact that our players controlled their unimaginable and justified frustration speaks volumes about their character. It also means that if they aren't angry with the refs, we can't be either.