Opinion

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.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | It’s time for Auburn's leaders to answer some tough questions

September 3

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?

EDITORIAL | Hey, Auburn, get it together

By Editorial Board | Fall 2020 | August 31

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.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Goldberg deserves to be heard on campus

August 28

A group of English faculty members say that their colleague, Jesse Goldberg, deserves to be heard on campus.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | A Defense of Speech

By Alan Seals | Associate Professor | August 5

Universities should promote new ideas that will hopefully improve society. The only way for them to do this is to allow dissent and criticism.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | "Free Speech" should apply to all, not just some

By Heather Mann | Spectrum President | August 4

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.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Auburn forgoes freedom of speech for conservative values

By Kayleigh Chalkowski | Student | August 3

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.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | An Open Letter to Auburn City Schools from Anti-Racist Families

By Anti-Racist Parents of Auburn City Schools | June 24

A group of parents and families associated with Auburn City Schools pens an open letter to Cristen Herring, superintendent of Auburn City Schools.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Sunday was just the beginning

By Auburn Students and Community for Change | June 10

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.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | To those who don't know what to do now

By Clint Milligan | June 5

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.

EDITORIAL | 'It is time that we put action behind them'

By Editorial Board | Summer 2020 | June 3

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.

Letter to the editor: Auburn unifies, City takes measures to respond to health crisis

By Mayor Ron Anders | April 20

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."

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Letter to the editor: It's make or break time

By John Atkinson | April 5

John Atkinson, East Alabama Medical Center's public relations and marketing director, explains the math behind social distancing and why Alabamians must do everything they can to prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed because of COVID-19.

EDITORIAL: Delivery workers are some of the unsung heroes of this pandemic

By Editorial Board | Spring 2020 | April 3

To the thousands of food delivery people, truck drivers and grocery store employees who have kept essential goods flowing, thank you. Whether it's bringing pizza to people stuck inside or restocking shelves of bread, milk and toilet paper, these people are continually risking their health to do their job.

EDITORIAL: Protect your mental health during this pandemic

By Editorial Board | Spring 2020 | March 26

As we practice social distancing, check in with friends. Call and Zoom them. Reach out to professionals when you need to, and reach out to the people you love when you can.

EDITORIAL: Stay home

By Editorial Board | Spring 2020 | March 19

As a community, as a family, we all need to make sacrifices. We all need to stay home. Now is the time to socially distance ourselves and help save lives.

EDITORIAL: Auburn should raise the City Council's salary

By Editorial Board | March 2

Even though it’s less than that of the mayor’s, it still could potentially produce an increase in diversity in the applicant pool. These proposed salary increases have the power to relieve elected officials economic stress of balancing a full-time job and focusing on city government.

Letter to the Editor: Auburn should further condemn the xenophobia

March 2

There is no place for this in any institution of higher education and certainly not Auburn. Auburn enjoys its reputation as “the loveliest village on the plains,” and that’s not by accident or without strong institutional respect for others.