Opinion

EDITORIAL | Alabama, why is our mask expiration date now?

By Editorial Board | Spring 2021 | March 11

On March 4, Gov. Ivey extended the mask mandate for the last time until April 9. While there were other factors that pressured her pen to end this mandate, the decision comes at a time when we need to be holding out longer to see more vaccinations.

COLUMN: Medical marijuana bill would have great impact on Alabamians

By Jonathan Stuckey | Columnist | March 4

The Medical marijuana bill, if passed, would have an on impact thousands of patients in Alabama, as well as the likelihood of future bills of great debate being passed.

EDITORIAL | What do you want to see from us?

By Editorial Board | Spring 2021 | February 28

As we shift from print to online, please give us feedback on what we can do to improve our online presence overall.

EDITORIAL | A spirit that is not afraid of change

By Editorial Board | Spring 2021 | February 25

In following with The Plainsman's long history of change, we have decided to make it a primarily online publication. For years we have resisted this change, but now we have an opportunity to ensure that this organization continues to flourish in the decades to come. Godspeed and prosper, The Auburn Plainsman.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | How dedicated is Auburn to Black students?

By Bruce Gladden, Michael Brown and Austin Robinson | Auburn Professors | February 21

Three Auburn professors write about Auburn's consistent failure to increase the number of Black students, despite the large amounts of money put towards the athletic program.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Auburn Students Will Not Stand for Private Prisons

By Chloe McMahon | Auburn Student | February 16

An Auburn student urges the Board of Trustees to reevaluate any involvement the University has in Gov. Ivey's private prison plan.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Auburn fails to protect students against sexual violence

By Regan Moss | Auburn Student | February 12

Auburn student calls on her peers and administration to bring light to sexual violence on campus.

EDITORIAL: Ivey’s prison plan potentially harmful for Alabamians

By Editorial Board | Spring 2021 | February 11

Gov. Ivey's private prison plan may not only be harmful for Alabamians pockets and communities, but also the integrity of the state.

EDITORIAL: Huntley made it happen.

By Editorial Board | Spring 2021 | February 7

SGA President Ada Ruth Huntley and her team managed to get a lot accomplished this year despite the circumstances, and for that we say: thank you.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | "Governor Ivey: Alabama Won’t Tolerate Your Fear Mongering"

By Hannah Krawczyk and Jediael Fraser | Auburn Students | February 6

Two Auburn students urge the residents of Alabama to call Governor Ivey out on her decision to sign agreements to build more prisons.

COLUMN: Students can get past 'pandemic fatigue'.

By Jonathan Stuckey | Columnist | January 29

Students experiencing 'pandemic fatigue' - frustration from spending a year online learning - can get through the next semester through just communicating with their professors.

EDITORIAL: We're all sinking on S.S. Zoom

By Editorial Board | Spring 2021 | January 28

After a tumultuous fall semester, both professors and students could use some understanding from the other.

EDITORIAL | Why we aren't in print this week

By Editorial Board | Spring 2021 | January 21

Because of the financial constraints and decreased on-campus student population caused by the ongoing pandemic, The Plainsman staff has decided to conserve our resources this week. But don't worry, we'll be back soon.

A Trump supporter holds a rally sign at a Trump event in Mobile, Alabama, in December 2016. Voters in Auburn head to the polls Monday in a primary marked by who will be most supportive of Trump's agenda.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Auburn must condemn white supremacist fascism

By Matthew Miller & Bruce Gladden | Auburn Professors | January 20

Two Auburn professors write that Gogue's condemnation of the Jan. 6 Capitol Riots was a good first step. But it was just that — a first step.

EDITORIAL | No reentry testing puts Auburn at risk

By Editorial Board | Spring 2021 | January 20

Auburn University's failure to implement reentry testing despite having the resources puts both the students and the community at risk.

Aubie gives head coach Gus Malzahn a hug after the game. Auburn vs Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 25 in Auburn, Ala.

Thank You, Gus

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | January 14

So, when you look back at Gus’ tenure at Auburn, be thankful. Gus will go down as one of the better coaches in Auburn’s history. He raised the bar, and he did it the right way. Thank you for everything, Gus.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | A vote of no confidence would be damaging to the University

By Jane DiFolco Parker | Former President of the Auburn University Foundation | January 12

A former Auburn administrator argues that a vote of no confidence against Provost Bill Hardgrave would damage not just Hardgrave's reputation, but the University's.

Thank you, President Gogue

By Editorial Board | Fall 2020 | November 30

When President Gogue decided to serve as Auburn's interim president, there's no way he could have anticipated how crazy the 2020 school year would be. Nevertheless, he has continued to lead this institution through the challenges this year has brought. For that, we want to say thank you.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Low Sentinel numbers may not tell whole story

By Chris Newland | Professor and Tracy Witte | Professor | November 1

Some professors are concerned with the accuracy of Auburn University's Sentinel testing numbers. From a potentially biased sample to low response rates, they cite multiple issues with the process intended to measure the state of the virus on campus.

EDITORIAL | Auburn continues to lag behind in its racial reckoning

By Editorial Board | Fall 2020 | September 7

Considering Auburn's propensity to brand itself as the premier higher-education institution in the state, it’d be wise to not continue falling behind Troy in realizing racial reckoning.