Opinion

EDITORIAL | Alabama, leave transgender youth alone

By Editorial Board | Spring 2021 | March 28

In early March, the Alabama State Senate passed a bill that would ban gender-affirming surgeries and treatments for transgender minors, making it a felony for medical professionals to provide them care. The bill comes at a time when there are other things Alabamians need instead of destroying children.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | The perfect victim

By Anonymous Auburn Student | March 22

The narrative of a "perfect victim," — the idea that unless a woman took every possible precaution to prevent sexual assault, it was somehow her fault — is a dangerous lie that makes it harder for other survivors to come forward with their stories. We need to take the burden off of women.

EDITORIAL | We need statues of Auburn women

By Editorial Board | Spring 2021 | March 21

In Feb. 2020, Auburn Board of Trustees approved three more statues of male athletes — bringing the total to seven — while there are plenty of women athletes or coaches who deserve their own dedication on campus. We just want to know why.

COLUMN: Out-of-state investors are hurting Auburn's housing market

By Jonathan Stuckey | Columnist | March 16

Out-of-state investors have hurt Auburn's housing market, making the prices of rent higher than ever before, and likely to stay that way for future residents.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Our work is not for you.

By Auburn For Change | Community Group | March 14

The community organization Auburn For Change voices their demands for racial equity from Auburn University. To Black students, they tell them that they have the power to change Auburn.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Sunny Slope Plantation from Black Auburn Alumni Point of View

By Auburn University Coalition of Black Alumni | March 12

Black Alumni have been watching and waiting for Auburn University to address the housing of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute out of a former plantation.

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.