Opinion

COLUMN | Having a high GPA is overrated

By Chase Morgese | Culture Writer | April 15

Achieving a high GPA requires hard work and sacrifice, which are appreciated in any workplace. However, there comes a point at which getting good grades offers diminishing returns on an individual level.

EDITORIAL | Opt in for a personal finance class

By Editorial Board | April 5

In order to fulfill the goals of Auburn's mission statement, students should be coming out of the university as well-rounded individuals. While being well-rounded can vary person-to-person, we suggest that students make an effort to educate themselves in personal finance through Auburn's personal finance course.

COLUMN | Engineers should embrace the arts

By Chase Morgese | Culture Writer | April 1

Engineering students spend most of their time immersed in science, often causing them to neglect the arts. However, engaging with art may bring them personal benefit and refine their ability to think critically.

COLUMN | Where to find healthy eating alternatives in Auburn

By Hailey Smith | Culture Writer | March 30

Finding healthy meals on the go in Auburn can be a difficult task. However, there are many options on campus that cater to students with allergies, food sensitivities or healthy preferences.

Adventures Abroad: echar de menos

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Writer Abroad | March 29

How does the phrase "I miss you" translate back and forth from English to Spanish? What does "missing" look like while living countries away? Writer abroad Sami Grace Donnelly speaks about her experience "missing" people while she lives outside of the United States.

COLUMN | A love letter to Auburn women's basketball

By Harlee Meydrech | Assistant Managing Editor | March 22

I have learned a lot and gained a lot from my time here at Auburn. Some of my favorite times though, have been spent watching our women's basketball team. Here's why I believe in Auburn sports and why I'll keep coming back.

COLUMN | Fast fashion: is it worth the consequences?

By Lucy Rachels | Culture Writer | March 18

Avoid fast fashion, avoid pollution and be ethical. Indulging in cheap clothing purchases has more of an effect on the world's factories and workers than what meets the eye.

Sami Grace Donnelly during a study abroad trip

COLUMN | Being an Auburn exchange student

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Writer Abroad | February 19

The demographic of exchange students and international students is an important part of the Auburn Family. It's not always easy, but it is certainly a life-enriching experience. Read one writer's perspective about being an Auburn exchange student.

COLUMN | Freezing on Broadway

By Michael Floyd | Community Writer | December 28

Before Auburn's appearance in the Music City Bowl on Saturday, Michael Floyd wrote about why the trip to Nashville is meaningful to the Tigers and the Auburn Family.

Plainsman writer Noah Griffith graduates from Auburn University

COLUMN | Goodbye, Plainsman

By Noah Griffith | Writer | December 26

One Plainsman writer recounts his experience at the newspaper and all the ways he has grown since his start. As he graduates with a degree in journalism, he thanks everyone who believed in him and the people who read and listened to his words throughout the years.

The Plainsman's opinions: favorite Christmas movies

By The Opinion Section | December 22

Members of the opinion section share their favorite movies to watch during the holidays. Ranging from "The Polar Express" to "This Christmas," our piece provides an assortment of holiday movies and our glowing opinions on them.

COLUMN | Reclaiming holiday joy as an adult

By Mallorie McCoy | Columnist | December 15

As a child, this season was the most magical time of the year. Now as adults, the holidays can easily take an emotional toll on us. Even though life changes, we still have the ability to find and to create that same childlike holiday sentiment for ourselves .

Let's talk about etiquette: The importance of etiquette in college

By Noah Griffith | Writer | December 9

The fifth and final piece in this semester's student etiquette series displays the importance of etiquette on a college campus. Here are some takeaways from the series that show the impact proper etiquette can make.

Let's talk about etiquette: Student-athletes

By Noah Griffith | Writer | November 24

Seeing a student-athlete on campus often feels like spotting a celebrity, but it is important to address them as a student and not just an athlete. Here are some tips on how to improve etiquette for interacting with student-athletes on campus, compiled following conversations with several student-athletes at Auburn.

EDITORIAL | An open letter: To all those who make the Auburn Family possible

By Editorial Board | Fall 2023 | November 23

The Auburn Family is more than current students and alumni. There are thousands of people who contribute and work humbly and tirelessly to make Auburn the experience that it is. This Thanksgiving, we want to bring those people into the light and thank them for all the unseen hours, unthanked tasks and unquenchable loyalty to the Auburn Family.

COLUMN | Why Auburn fans should have hope for the Iron Bowl

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor , Sami Grace Donnelly | Writer Abroad and Jacob Waters | Sports Editor | November 22

The Iron Bowl is one of the most eye-catching and emotional games in all of college football. Although Auburn fans may be tempted to give up on the Tigers this season, here are four reasons why they should have hope for the 2023 Iron Bowl.

COLUMN | Is Thanksgiving problematic?

By Maggie Randall | Culture Writer | November 21

The heart behind Thanksgiving is pure, but its practice has grown into something almost unrecognizable. This Thanksgiving season, hold yourself accountable and focus on gratefulness, generosity and community.

EDITORIAL | Women athletes deserve more from the Auburn Family

By Editorial Board | Fall 2023 | November 18

We need to analyze our mindset toward women's athletic teams at Auburn. They are included in Auburn's identity of an "everything school." They are not secondary. Cheer for them too, learn their names too and be invested in their games too.

COLUMN | Why you should start celebrating Christmas as early as possible

By Hailey Smith | Culture Writer | November 17

The "right time" to start celebrating Christmas is always controversial. Some believe in the post-Thanksgiving doctrine, while others promote Christmas music as soon as the weather gets cold. Read one columnist's argument about why it is most practical in the economy and good for people's spirits to start celebrating Christmas as early as possible.

Front page of The Plainsman on Dec. 3, 1998.

COLUMN | When silence spoke ‘Lowder' than words

By Noah Griffith | Writer | November 16

The Plainsman is celebrating its 130th year of publication this year, but it didn't get here without trying times: such as the attempted censure of former Plainsman editor-in-chief, Lee Davidson Holt, in 1998.