Opinion

EDITORIAL | The importance of midterm elections

By Editorial Board | Fall 2022 | November 2

With the help of the Plainsman, you too can feel motivated to vote in the upcoming midterm elections. Stay tuned as we provide up-to-date coverage of the midterm elections.

COLUMN | How to prepare for internships and interviews

By Jakai Spikes | Writer | October 27

During this time of the year, students begin to worry about how to meet the expectations of an internship opportunity. In order to succeed during this time, it's important to know how to prepare for internship interviews, what to expect and even what to wear.

COLUMN | Harsin is running off players he likely won’t be coaching next year

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | October 27

With Bryan Harsin's future at Auburn already being on thin ice, he is now reportedly denying redshirt status to active players, which might be creating an unwelcoming environment for Auburn players.

COLUMN | Is the Auburn Family chronically online?

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | October 24

The Auburn Family is not just a saying. It can be felt on game days, within traditions and in every off-campus “war eagle.” There is a disparity between the face-to-face Auburn Family and the online presence of the Auburn Family, though.

EDITORIAL | Tuition is increasing — why aren't scholarships?

By Editorial Board | Fall 2022 | October 20

If Auburn University can build a brand-new state-of-the-art football facility, culinary science school and pay for the demolition and remodeling of dorms in four of its five residential communities, it can increase its institutional scholarships at the same rate as tuition.

COLUMN | Hey Day shouldn't stop with hey

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | October 18

The upcoming Hey Day marks the seventy-fifth year of the tradition. However iconic the day is, another year of saying “hey” will not mean anything unless it surpasses the surface-level.

COLUMN | Tips to combat body image issues in college

By Jakai Spikes | Writer | September 26

In this world, it seems like beauty standards and body images are impossible to achieve. Trends are constantly evolving and the critics on social media are ruthless, leaving people feeling like their looks will never be enough.

Suite 1111 | Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

By Kacie Barrett | Podcast Writer and Jakai Spikes | Writer | September 15

This week, Jakai Spikes tells her story on dealing with body image and her experience with overcoming these obstacles.

EDITORIAL | The Red Zone: What to know

By Editorial Board | Fall 2022 | September 15

With the beginning of a new school comes a dire need for students to reflect on the prevalence of sexual violence on college campuses and the ways we can combat it.

EDITORIAL | The role of your student-run newspaper

By Editorial Board | Fall 2022 | September 5

The Plainsman aims to serve as a source of objective, factual—and sometimes entertaining—media for students. It acts independently and objectively in order to produce unbiased work.

A red brick clock tower features two large round clocks with Roman numerals and a pointed roof.

COLUMN | Making the most of "The First 56"

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | September 2

The buzz of move-in and syllabus week has come and gone, but Auburn University is still welcoming its first year students.

COLUMN | How Harsin can right the ship for Auburn this season

By Noah Griffith | Assistant Sports Editor | August 29

Head coach Bryan Harsin needs to take risks in 2022 if he wants to right the ship at Auburn.

COLUMN | A slippery slope, and what comes next?

By Daniel Schmidt | Assistant News Editor | June 29

Journalism student Daniel Schmidt reflects on where he thinks Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health will lead the United States.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Alabama student activists to hold rally against new prisons

By Taylor Gusler | Auburn student | June 26

Taylor Gusler, a graduate student pursuing a master's in social work, expresses their frustration over the new Alabama prison's being built and encourages people to protest with ASAP in Birmingham.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Period poverty demographics and accessibility

By Maris Laney, Landry Tharp and Maddie Gutkowski | Auburn Students | June 25

Former Auburn students Maris Laney, Landry Tharp and Maddie Gutkowski present statistics on period poverty and demonstrate the importance of menstrual equity for all people.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Bring menstrual equity to Alabama

By Reagan Moss | Auburn Student and Landry Tharp | June 25

Former Auburn students Landry Tharp and Reagan Moss express the importance of menstrual equity in Alabama.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | People use guns to kill people

By Garrett Martinez | Auburn Student | May 29

Auburn senior Garrett Martinez calls Alabama to action and expresses the importance of reforming the state's gun laws and the power of individual action.

Governor Robert Bentley delivers the State of the State Address in the State Capitol building in Montgomery, Ala., on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | It’s time to expand medicaid for rural Alabama

By Robert Bentley | Former Alabama Governor | May 23

Former Alabama governor and physician Robert Bentley says it's time to expand medicaid for rural Alabama.

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COLUMN | Dear Plainsman, farewell

By Abigail Murphy | Operations Editor , Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief and Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | May 12

After spending nearly four years of their college experience with The Plainsman, this past year’s management staff of graduating seniors have written their goodbyes.

Best Coffee Shop - Well Red, Plainsman's Choice, 2021

OPINION | What's your Auburn coffee shop aura?

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief , Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief and Mallorie McCoy | Columnist | May 4

The Loveliest Village on The Plains has the loveliest coffee shops. Take our quiz below to see which coffee shop best suits your vibe.