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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."

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. 

COLUMN: Alabama fails to expand Medicaid, failing its citizens as well

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | February 26

No one should die because they can’t pay. No one should avoid the doctor because they’re afraid they’ll be head-high in debt. 

EDITORIAL| Nothing to gain from quarry in Lee County

By Editorial Board | February 25

We, the Plainsman editorial board, not only stand behind those who voiced their concerns, but we stand behind the efforts to stop the quarry from being built. 

COLUMN: A very special Valentine's Day poem

By Brytni Emison | Contributing Columnist | February 14

Flowers and chocolate, fancy clothes and dinner gourmet. As a reminder that someone loves you much, much more,  on this one specific day.

Column: ‘Parasite’s’ Oscars win marks a turn for the Academy

By Bryce Johnson | Opinion Editor | February 13

So, when Jane Fonda had that envelope in her hand and announced “Parasite” as the winner, there’s a reason why the Dolby Theater exploded into an excitement rarely ever heard at this type of awards show. For once, the Oscars actually got it right. 

COLUMN: Being single on Valentine's Day has its perks

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | February 13

The message of Valentine's Day about showing your love for others is sweet. Even if you don't have a special someone to curl up next to at your local watering hole of choice this Friday, you can still enjoy the day, and with it falling on a Friday, the weekend as well.