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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.

COLUMN: Spread the love even past Valentine's Day

By Laney Mayfield | Writer | February 13

Though Valentine's day is an annual holiday designed to acknowledge the admiration of one's love and friendship for another, every day should be filled with warmth and affection towards one another more than one day out the year. 

EDITORIAL | There is no excuse for driving drunk

By Spring 2020 Editorial Board | February 9

As college students, we’re prone to making mistakes. It’s part of growing up, but drinking and driving isn’t the same as oversleeping for a class or tripping on the sidewalk outside of Skybar. Don’t let someone say, “it’s not that big of a deal.”

COLUMN: The student line for the Kentucky game was a disaster.

By Alex Husting | Sports Writer | February 8

This past Saturday’s game between the No. 17 Auburn Tigers and the No. 13 Kentucky Wildcats was one of the most highly anticipated games in the history of Auburn basketball. With College GameDay coming to Auburn for the first time in the program’s history, the hype surrounding this game reached another level entirely. While the game itself lived up to the hype, the 12-15 hours that some fans experienced before the game did not come close.

COLUMN: Hosting College Gameday is just another great moment in Auburn basketball history

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | February 7

Gameday’s arrival last weekend was something that fans should recognize its impact for Auburn, just like how they should not take the rise of Auburn basketball for granted. It was just a few short years ago when Auburn could only dream about having a nationally televised game or making the NCAA tournament.

COLUMN: Trump wins in Iowa twice thanks to the Democrat's confusion

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | February 7

This faltering start has created chaos for this crowded Democrat field. The confusion that ensued is one that will only benefit President Trump. As all the candidates question each other’s internal numbers and even the official figures, President Trump is campaigning on issues that matter.

COLUMN: New SGA president is shattering glass ceilings

By Tyler Ward | Staff Writer | February 6

There are 30,420 students on this campus. Only 903 of them are black women. And one of them just became SGA president.

EDITORIAL | SGA amendment fails due to absences

By Spring 2020 Editorial Board | January 31

Voting on an amendment is one of the most important duties of the job. Being unaware that you don’t have enough senators to vote is irresponsible.

COLUMN: I’m from LA; Kobe was bigger than life

By Bryce Johnson | Opinion Editor | January 31

As a player, Kobe didn’t pass. He’s not allowed to pass away. Every night, between 94- feet of hardwood, he always found a way to do the impossible. Why not live forever?

OPINION | Please, no homophobes at my birthday party

By Tyler Ward | Staff Writer | January 18

Homophobia is not a difference of belief. Homophobia is being opposed to someone’s freedom, simply because it does not align with yours.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Inclusiveness is not your enemy

By Jediael Fraser | Contributing Columnist | December 13

As encouraging as it is to see others standing up against harmful language and ideology, it is also still disheartening to know that their request for inclusion is taken by some as stifling to diversity of thought. Inclusiveness only asks that we foster ideas that are constructive for everyone, eschewing those ideologies that reinforce uncomfortable, harmful environments for the marginalized.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | To those students who are Black at Auburn: You are not alone

November 25

I want you to know that we, the undersigned Black faculty and staff at Auburn, see you and all of the beauty and complexity of your young human selves. And more than anything else, I want you to know that we are here, that we are here with and for you.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Murray isn't the only authority on religion

By Adam Jortner | History Professor | November 25

In claiming that there is only one “religious” point of view, Dr. Murray is not only telling students and faculty what to do with their bodies, but also how to read their Bible. That I cannot abide.