EDITORIAL: We're all sinking on S.S. Zoom
After a tumultuous fall semester, both professors and students could use some understanding from the other.
After a tumultuous fall semester, both professors and students could use some understanding from the other.
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.
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.
Auburn University's failure to implement reentry testing despite having the resources puts both the students and the community at risk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A group of professors says it's time for Auburn's leaders to be honest about their actions regarding racial equity. Why is one academic's anti-LGBTQ comments allowed but not another's opposing police violence? More than that, what is the University doing to counter anti-Black racism?
We are now three weeks into the semester, and Auburn still doesn't have a centralized platform to share COVID-19 data. The data they are releasing only comes out once a week. Auburn, get it together.
A group of English faculty members say that their colleague, Jesse Goldberg, deserves to be heard on campus.
Universities should promote new ideas that will hopefully improve society. The only way for them to do this is to allow dissent and criticism.
In two similar cases about free speech, Auburn University seems to have ruled very differently. If Bruce Murray's bigoted social media posts are protected by the First Amendment, Jesse Goldberg's anti-police remarks should receive similar protection.
Where does Auburn draw the line on freedom of speech? As of now, it appears to be the same line distinguishing liberal and conservative values.
A group of parents and families associated with Auburn City Schools pens an open letter to Cristen Herring, superintendent of Auburn City Schools.
Following the peaceful protest in Toomer's Corner on Sunday, Auburn Students and Community for Change calls for people who are dedicated to justice to fight the long fight.
With protests for racial justice taking place in over 400 cities across the country, it is time for people unaffected by prejudice to stand with their brothers and sisters.
Auburn's SGA and several other prominent organizations have published a letter calling for racial justice, education and tough conversations. It's up to everyone to put these ideals into action.
Auburn Mayor Ron Anders: "Through all of this, I know our future is bright. I know that because of how Auburn people have responded to this crisis with the caring hearts, sound minds and brave spirits that I have always known them to have."