Letters

Quixotes unfriendly bar for gays

By Lucas Gosdin / senior, social work | April 19

Recently I wrote an editorial that was published in my hometown newspaper claiming the gay rights movement to be the new civil rights movement. Apparently I should have sent it to the Auburn newspapers.

Keep track of your books as semester comes to a close

By Kayla Strickland / senior, secondary English education | April 19

School is almost over for the semester, and you all know what that means: time to sell back your books! While some buyback prices are less than fair, take extra caution so that you have a book to sell back, not to mention one to study for your final with!

No solution in sight for parking

By Jeffrey Gaddes / junior, mechanical engineering | April 12

I, like every other Auburn University student, received an unsigned email this week from Parking Services.

Rising costs close door on students, reflect poorly on University

By Alexander Roberson / junior, political science | April 12

It was always my dream to come to Auburn University. My father's first words to me when I was born were "War Eagle." Since the very beginning of my life, I have always believed in Auburn and loved it.

Athletes' in-class behavior irritates

By Heather Oakes / senior, chemical engineering and English literature | April 12

I have had the pleasure of meeting many athletes in my classes at Auburn, and so far they have all been normal students in a classroom, and many are engaging--until I walked into a business class last week.

An open letter to Parrish

By Kristin Easterling / senior, English | April 12

Dear Mr. Parrish, I opened my TigerMail this morning to find a letter from Parking Services regarding new policies for next year.

Banning of certain words by NYC board shows fear of tough topics

By Matt Greenemeier | April 5

Apparently the New York City Board of Education is simply ahead of the curve when it comes to producing young, free-thinking minds.

Martin editorial misses the point

By John Varner | April 5

Due to its relative moderation during the Civil Rights Movement, The Auburn Plainsman has been judged more kindly by history than many other publications.

Your view: close call is great lesson

By Beth Casey | March 22

On March 13, I almost lost my 14-year-old son.

Your view: Driving on campus shouldn't require zone passes

By Ivan Arnold | March 8

Recently I received an email from Don Andrae, the director of Parking Services here at AU.

Your view: tanning beds cannot be safe

By Morgan Maynard | March 8

I was appalled at the article last week on tips for tanning "safely."

Your view: Southern heritage not racist

By Taylor Benson | March 1

Let me make it clear, I am no advocate of racism or slavery. I find it offensive, appalling, and inhumane. With that said, this article is written to refute the accusations expressed by Ms. Hardy.

Your view: Easy energy long gone

By David Newton | Retired AU Faculty | March 1

Unfortunately, the era of cheap oil from fossil petroleum is over. The "easy oil" has been found, mined and burned.

Apartment hunting is a joy

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | February 23

This past week I signed a lease for a house and ended a four-month-long period where I didn't know where I was going to call home next year.

Your view: GOP giving Obama best chance in re-election bid

By Zachary Welman | February 23

The most outrageous and captivating reality TV show in the past few months has not concerned itself with the shores of New Jersey, but with the campaign trail of the GOP.

Your view: Ladies may pop the question on hesitant men

By Grace Moss | February 23

I currently work in RBD's archives and came across an interesting article from the 1896 issue of the Orange & Blue (what The Plainsman used to be called) that discusses the Leap Day of a leap year, Feb. 29.

Your view: Sex should be reserved for married couples

By Thomas Sherer | February 16

Last week's Plainsman had several articles that expressed multiple individuals' opinions concerning the purpose and timing of sex. To have a proper perspective on this very important issue, we must look to Scripture to see what God says about it.

Your view: Parrish not the president for Auburn

By Phillip Smith | February 16

Tonight, I am embarrassed to call myself an Auburn alumnus because Owen Parrish was elected as Auburn's SGA president.

Your view: Medical marijuana succeeds where conventional medicines fail

By Evan Haarbauer | February 9

Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater in regarda to medical marijuana.

Your view: University should be tolerant of smokers

By Haroldo Toro | February 9

We like to call ourselves the Auburn University family. In my experience this is how family works: my wife, a nonsmoker, married me, a tobacco consumer.