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Auburn parties like a champion

By Brian Woodham / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | January 22

BCS celebration brings thousands to Jordan-Hare

Your View: Four Loko fad nothing new, plenty of other ways to get equivalently jittery, sauced

By Kirstin DeRosa sophomore, microbiology | November 11

I don't understand all the fuss about Four Loko.People have been mixing energy drinks and alcohol for probably almost a decade now, and frankly, banning Four Loko will just force college kids who drank them to mix their own alcohol and Monster or Red Bull.

Your View: Auburn fan wants answers

By Pete Zervakis University of Illinois senior, broadcast journalism | November 11

Let me start by saying that, although I'm currently a senior at the University of Illinois at Champaign, I've grown up watching Auburn football and have always admired the way the program there is run.

Your View: Time to come together to create 'more perfect Union'

November 4

Editor, The Auburn Plainsman,This past election cycle has revealed bitter divides between the Republican Party and the Democratic Party.Unfortunately, our long national discussion culminates in an election, and the work ends there.But today, as before the election, a man in Auburn seeks a job he cannot find.A woman in Opelika is secretly illiterate.And a child in Beauregard will go to school hungry.We in the Democratic Party, and we as Americans, have a social obligation to those individuals, and our fight for them must not end on election night.We must continue to work every day to ensure those Americans less fortunate can share in that "more perfect Union" we have so long sought after.We call on Republicans, as we call on Democrats and Independents, to finally put aside our partisan differences so that, together, we might end the love of greed over giving, war over peace, hate over tolerance and the status quo over progress.We have now, as we do after every election, as we do every day, the opportunity to better the lives of all.It is not a modest endeavor.It is not an easy challenge.But it is ours.And we look forward to accomplishing it together.Alex Robersonpresident,Auburn University College Democrats

Your View: Women's Hope offers free student STD, AIDS test

By Larry Webb executive director, Women's Hope Medical Clinic | November 4

Editor, The Auburn Plainsman,I want to respond to the Sexual Health Report Card that was published in the October 21 edition of The Plainsman. To say the least, it was distressing for us at Women's Hope to see that Sperling's BestPlaces actually published the statement that HIV testing wasn't available to AU students or couldn't be found.The same remark was made for STD testing as well--that it was not available and couldn't be found for Auburn students.Both statements are false.Women's Hope Medical Clinic at 820 Stage Road here in Auburn, a very short drive from campus, provides both HIV testing and STD testing for both men and women at no cost to the student.And it's totally confidential.In addition to HIV/AIDS, we also test for chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis and HPV/genital warts.This testing is done at no charge to the student and, again, it's confidential. Women's Hope is on campus at AU every month eager to give out our testing information.We're on the Haley Center Concourse.If AU students see us there, please stop by and get all the info you need to be sexually healthy.We love AU students, and we're here to serve.Larry Webbexecutive director,Women's Hope Medical Clinic

Your View: Breast cancer awareness still essential, important

October 21

The editorial on Breast Cancer Awareness Month should have highlighted the following: breast cancer awareness and community-based education are essential; separation from early detection, treatment and research for a cure are impossible.

Your View: Editorial was 'uncaring, thoughtless and personally disgusting'

By Karla Simmons / assistant professor, consumer affairs | October 14

It is quite evident from your recent editorial (Sinister slant of 'Save the Ta-tas,' Oct. 7) that you have never had anyone in your life be diagnosed with breast cancer.

Your View: IBM may have stolen Auburn prof's patent

By Suraj Sindia / GRADUATE STUDENT | October 14

Tech giant IBM has allegedly infringed a patent filed by the James B Davis professor of ECE Adit Singh of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering as part of the research he carried out almost 10 years ago with his then graduate student Thomas Barnett.

Your View: War Eagle to Dean Foy

By Bradford Boney / SGA president 2004-2005 | October 14

I had what I consider to be the distinct honor of knowing Dean Foy during my four years at Auburn.From character to spirit, no one epitomized the Auburn Creed in daily life the way Dean Foy did.

Your View: Classy behavior inspires 'War Eagle' from initially impartial observers

By The JD Smith family / Sarasota, Fla. | September 30

We would like to let you know of the wonderful experience we had at Auburn this weekend.We have a junior at Auburn and also a freshman at USC.This weekend we arrived at Auburn expecting a wonderful reunion of our family (sons) and also we were, for the first time, meeting the parents of a special girl.Our experience was the best!We attempted to be impartial for the game, wearing USC shirts and Auburn shorts, earrings, hats and buttons!At the end of the game, we had more than several gentlemen (and I do mean gentlemen students) from Auburn approach us at different intervals during our walk back to the AGR house to tell us the Gamecocks had put on a fight and wish us a safe trip home.Little did they know that we also have the heart of and love for Auburn as parents of an Auburn student.We want to congratulate you and your University on the sportsmanship and hospitality that was shown to us and, we are convinced, many other Gamecock fans: parents and students alike!Please let your students know how much their kindness and gentle nature was appreciated!The JD Smith familySarasota, Fla.

Your View: Another cry for concealed carry

By Tom Dowling / senior, sociology | September 30

According to data from the "Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Florida 1960-2008" available from the FBI, violent crimes committed with handguns decreased after right-to-carry laws were passed.Data from the "Uniform Crime Reporting Program, District of Columbia 1960-2008" also available from the FBI shows that after D.C.

Daily Gamecock praises Auburn 'class,' 'character'

By The Daily Gamecock | September 30

Welcome to Auburn.Seriously. Welcome to Auburn.Everyone said it--while giving directions, offering food, serving free drinks and speaking to all.

Your View: 'I will never feel safe on campus again'

By Lindsay Schneider / sophomore, psychology | September 23

I am terrified by the idea that concealed carry may become legal on Auburn's campus.

Your View: Plainsman wrong on concealed weapons, would prevent incidents

By Erik Soderstrom / media liaison and state director for Students for Concealed Carry on Campus | September 23

Thursday, The Plainsman claimed Auburn was not ready for concealed weapons on campus.My question: If not now, then when?

Your View: Drop the Sinatra, hit me with some Lady Gaga

By Jeanna Watts Dennis / AU Alumna | September 23

The stadium was rocking for the Clemson game, and it reminded me of my years at Auburn.I was there through the Sullivan/Beasley years when you screamed until you were hoarse... and you never left the game early!

Your View: Professor confused by sudden closure of Coliseum locker room

By Bill Deutsch / department of fisheries and allied aquacultures | September 16

On Sept. 13, those of us who use the locker room in the Coliseum were met with a notice on the door that basically stated, "This locker room will close on Oct. 1, 2010... get your stuff out by then or we'll throw it away."

Your View: Student compares, contrasts Islam with other religions

By Annelise Marianetti / junior, zoology | September 2

Dear fellow students, those of you who believe the basis of Islam is that "all infidels must be killed," are sorely misinformed.Allow me to set the record straight.

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.