Letters

Letter to the editor: My tribute to Philip Lutzenkirchen

By Brandt McDonald | July 2

For the past 6 months Phil worked for me as a financial advisor trainee. During that time, I got to know him on a deep level as we often discussed life, his faith, and his career. I have read all the articles, watched all the videos, etc... I write this because I want to share the real Phil that I saw and witnessed every day. He was way more than just a football player.

Letter to the Editor: Respect the shakers?

By Le'Nessa Coe / GRADUATE STUDENT | September 16

It is clear that Auburn fans are extremely loyal, regardless if their team is succeeding or viciously fighting for a win.

Letter to the Editor: Two disappointing things the student section does

By R. Jason Valentine / Alumnus '97 | September 16

I've been disappointed that the student section has taken up saying "sucks" after every visiting player is introduced, especially for the smaller visiting schools.

Letter to the Editor: Education: The Key to Fighting Bigotry and Discrimination

By Richard Penaskovic, Professor of Religious Studies | September 16

In the most recent issue of The Plainsman (9/5/13) a graduate student writes how she and her family and friends "were subject to harassment, taunting, and provocation by fans in the student section for the AU-Washington State game.

Letter to the Editor: Plainsman's views on smoking misguided

By Jacob Dean / AUBURN SGA SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE | September 5

The Plainsman's unfortunate and misinformed editorial last week referring to the recently implemented smoking ban as "prejudice" shows the editorial board's dearth of scientific knowledge related to tobacco associated illness.

Letter to the Editor: Jordan-Hare home to football, bigotry

By Emily Kerzin / DOCTORAL STUDENT COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY | September 5

Dear the-person-in-charge of Jordan-Hare Stadium, I am writing this letter to request seating in the stadium for future football games where I will be free from sexist, racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic language and behavior.

Letter to the Editor: A plea to a younger generation to save America

By Michael Freeman / STAFF RISK MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY | August 23

People need to step back and examine how the government is manipulating them into getting what they want.

Auburn pitcher Conner Kendrick against Alabama, Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Hoover, Ala. Contributed by Todd Van Emst

Tigers fall in SEC Tournament to rival Tide

By John Burns / SPORTS EDITOR | May 21

Auburn was eliminated by Alabama 6-3 in the first round of the SEC Tournament

Student calls for public apology from graphic display

By Sam Bartlett / COMPUTER SCIENCE SOPHOMORE | April 19

As I am sure many of you noticed, our main concourse was graced with an organization exhibiting in the strongest of senses their freedom of speech.

His View: According to the Bible

By Thomas Sherer / MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SENIOR | April 19

In the most recent issue of The Plainsman, a column was written concerning what the Bible says about homosexuality.

Respect the new r-word

By Kara Zenni / JUNIOR - SOCIAL WORK | April 3

Six years ago I walked into my first class of high school. I took my seat in between two teenage boys: one was a year older than me and the other had Down syndrome.

Letter to the editor: Ain't gonna play Slum City

By Jason Crane | March 29

I believe the intentions of the builders of Slum City are honorable. I think they're trying to do good work. But I believe they're going about it the wrong way, for several reasons.

Letter to the editor: Commuters left out in the cold

By Ashley Selby | March 2

In the past two weeks, I have been extremely disappointed and frankly, screwed over by the Tiger Transit system.

What is your philosophy?

By Taylor Lawler / SOPHOMORE | February 22

Philosophy is defined colloquially as one's lifestyle and outlook on life derived from a consideration of the traditional branches of philosophy: moral, metaphysical, and natural.

Letter to the editor: Religious freedom under threat from Obamacare mandate

By Caleb Wolanek | February 8

On Friday, President Obama proposed a "compromise" to last year's Contraception Mandate that would expand that mandate's religious exemption to include religious-affiliated organizations.

Letter to the editor: Alabama Power serves customers first, not politicians

By Nick Sellers | February 8

Recently, some news articles and editorials around the state have painted a distorted or incomplete picture about our business, our prices and the way we are regulated.

Letter to the editor: Christians can have faith in science

By Jim Bradley | December 4

Mr. Sherer's letter on evolution and Christianity (Nov. 29) must be responded to from theological, educational, and scientific points of view.

Letter to the editor: Evolution not compatible with Christianity

By Thomas Sherer | December 3

In the most recent issue of The Plainsman, an article was written concerning the matter of evolution. The comment was made that evolution and Christianity could be reconciled by saying that God started the evolutionary process by creating one species and allowing everything to progress. My response does not intend to disprove evolution for everyone but rather to show fellow Christians that evolution and Christianity are incompatible.

Letter to the editor: Complaining should end, cooperative effort should begin

By Caleb Wolanek | November 18

President Obama was given a mandate to lead this country for the next four years. However, given the distribution of power, it is possible for either party to cause more years of gridlock. This is not good for America.

Letter to the editor: Alabamians are behind the curve on change

By Reed Dudley | November 16

In Alabama, we live inside a bell jar.