Opinion

Samford Hall on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 in Auburn, Ala.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Administration’s lack of response speaks loud enough

| November 15

It is surprising and discouraging that the University’s administration has not yet issued a formal statement addressing the issue. Remaining silent on this issue is unacceptable; indifference reverberates in widening circles and is felt by each of us.

Pride on the Plains, a local LGBTQ organization, marches through the annual Opelika Christmas parade on Dec. 2, 2017, in Opelika, Ala.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | 'Homophobic’ professor flubs science, nature, ethics

By Nate Hardy | Associate Professor | November 15

A couple of weeks ago, AU associate professor Bruce Murray was called out for publicly expressing homophobic views. Since then, Murray has publicly defended his views with appeals to science, nature and ethics. In other words, he has tried to justify homophobia with scholarship. Here’s the thing — his scholarship is poor.

A single strand of toilet paper hangs from a tree in front of Samford Hall. Auburn vs Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 25 in Auburn, Ala.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Education faculty sends open letter to the Auburn community

November 7

It is time for Auburn University, and specifically, the College of Education, to take a stand to support LGBTQ+ students, staff, faculty, and community members. As a group, we have crafted a list of action items that we believe are important next steps to address the long-standing issues that LGBTQ+ people face at Auburn University and within the College of Education.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Auburn employees pen message to LGBTQ community

November 7

183 Auburn employees sign letter expressing "wholehearted support for LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty."

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | All should be afforded free speech

By Bruce Murray | Associate Professor | November 6

The goal of attracting a rich diversity of students and faculty will not be advanced by imposing uniformity of thought. A campus without mutual respect and the free exchange of ideas, especially about core questions of sexual ethics, will be less welcoming to students with conservative and religious convictions.

Auburn notebook: The Tigers — and their fans — have a week to figure this out

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | November 5

In this week's Auburn football notebook, sports writer Harrison Tarr opines on a closer-than-expected Tigers win over Ole Miss, and questions why Jordan-Hare's student section was half-empty in the fourth quarter of a tight SEC game.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Education professors respond to anti-LGBTQ culture at Auburn

November 1

As faculty members in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching, we believe that no student at Auburn University, or at any educational institution, should encounter language or practices that devalue their personhood or humanity. While the recent article focuses on one particular faculty member, the problems highlighted are present throughout the Auburn University community.

EDITORIAL | SGA's sexual assault nurse program calls for action

By Fall 2019 Editorial Board | November 1

As too many Auburn students know, sexual assault is a prevalent threat on campus, and the subsequent trauma from an assault can ruin families, lives and futures. SGA’s newest initiative, a fundraising campaign to train and certify a team of six sexual assault nurse examiners, is an absolutely positive development for Auburn.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Auburn needs to remain a free speech campus

By Bruce Murray | Associate Professor | October 31

The First Amendment was specifically written to protect political speech, without which a self-governing people cannot make well-informed judgments. Our best hope of advancing public knowledge in a university depends on dispassionate advocacy supported by evidence, which allows investigation and dialogue.

OPINION | Let's discuss climate change

By David Newton | Retired AU Faculty | October 28

Instead of fossil fuels, we should switch to clean, renewable energy, such as solar and wind power — with storage. Other states in the southeast are taking positive steps. I am unaware of similar actions in Alabama. We need discussion, planning and action without delay.

GALLERY: Alabama Senator Doug Jones tours tornado damage

OPINION | Doug Jones fights for Alabama

By Jaysal Shah | Graduate Student | October 28

I’m proud that we have Jones in office, because he is using his platform to stand up for Alabamians and fight for our best interests.

EDITORIAL | Logo in limbo: Murky messages create confusion

By Fall 2019 Editorial Board | October 25

Up until now, most of the journalistic and public discussion has been focused on the logo change itself, but in focusing too strictly on the slight design difference between the two logos, we lose sight of the bigger problem

OPINION | It’s not about who’s right; it’s about being involved

By Fall 2019 Editorial Board | October 18

As political voices continually trade jabs and soundbites on social media, in-person debates such as the Great Debate, are essential to having a thoughtful and involved public.

OPINION | It's time to let college athletes own themselves

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | October 3

Universities should not place their student athletes on payroll; however, the fact that the NCAA forbids players from receiving endorsements and profiting off their own names and likenesses is not only unfair — it’s offensive.

EDITORIAL | Turning controversy into conversation

By Fall 2019 Editorial Board | October 3

By keeping reporting and editorializing wholly separate from each other, news outlets can start to rebuild trust among the large swaths of the public where they have lost it.

OPINION | Being involved is about more than your resumé

By Mary Margaret Turton | SGA President | September 30

I decided to come to Auburn from a small, rural high school for many reasons, but mainly because of the stories I heard from older friends about their experiences of finding their passions and leadership potential through campus involvement. I was also drawn by the beautiful, walkable campus and the supportive, empowering atmosphere.

EDITORIAL | What's on next week's agenda?

By Fall 2019 Editorial Board | September 27

We have to express our concerns at council meetings and by reaching out to our representatives. In the same way that voting is a duty, this kind of in-between-election participation should not just be appreciated — it should be utilized.

OPINION | Thank you, Mr. President, now how about those guns?

By Jack West | Editor-in-Chief | September 23

Republicans have a pretty good playbook for dealing with dead children, but they haven’t used any of their trademark excuses this time.

EDITORIAL | Inmate State

By Fall 2019 Editorial Board | September 19

Our prisons aren't filled with criminals, they're filled with fathers, husbands, brothers, sisters, wives and mothers. Yes, the people in prisons have done some bad things, but that doesn't mean they deserve to be forgotten.

OPINION | Saturday's 'War Eagle' wasn't just a battle cry; it was a celebration

By Ross Chandler | Contributing Columnist | September 17

Rod and Paula were there with us as God painted an orange and blue sunset on that September, Saturday night. A new day is dawning on the plains, but it is a day that comes with grief, sorrow and pain.But hey, that’s what being an Auburn Tiger is all about.