COLUMN | These Sports Deserve More Recognition
It is easy to overlook other sports at Auburn, the likes of which may not have as much national fanfare, but have athletes just as dedicated to their crafts and worthy of recognition.
It is easy to overlook other sports at Auburn, the likes of which may not have as much national fanfare, but have athletes just as dedicated to their crafts and worthy of recognition.
From The Plainsman sports print edition, Editor-in-Chief Sami Grace Donnelly gives an artistic impression of the meaning behind the historic, season-ending victory over Texas A&M.
In the age of the internet, our actions are under constant scrutiny, whether we know it or not. The social media app YikYak has often been the source of scandal. Although the site boasts of its potential for community and positive impact, it is riddled with gossip, bullying and hate.
Auburn’s internet presence is constantly advancing with new efforts to become digital daily. The growth that Auburn is experiencing both physically and electronically hasn't been holding up. Can it change this year?
Even though there are still boundless “what-if’s” left this season, we feel confident in the legacy of the 2024-2025 men’s basketball team and want to intentionally celebrate them in our Sports Edition.
Is Auburn University truly the "Auburn Family" for all its students? A look at the university's demographics and history reveals a complex relationship with diversity and inclusion. From low Black student enrollment to a past marked by segregation, Auburn's present raises questions about its commitment to supporting marginalized communities.
Universities promise students an equal opportunity to learn and succeed, no matter their background. Oddly enough, despite the proclaimed importance of hard work and personal merit, the individual who knows the boss almost always seems to land the job.
Auburn is a feeling — a place where stories unfold, where people feel like family and where I’ve grown as a writer, student and person. Read on to learn what Auburn means to Grace Heim, Assistant Sports Editor at The Auburn Plainsman.
Love songs were a staple of the 1950s and the early 60s, these songs were commonly filled with lyrics of innocence and romance. One of Sam Cooke's most notable songs, was his single "Cupid," was released in May of 1961.Cupid became a figure of love and romance in the 18th century and Cooke's single projected the influence further for the holiday of love.
48 states honor the transformative legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Yet, Alabama and Mississippi will instead celebrate Robert E. Lee, a symbol of the confederacy and its fight to maintain slavery. Deeming MLK Day a "cultural issue" while celebrating a confederate leader and looking past it should not be normalized.
There’s not much The Plainsman hasn't done. However, when I sit here and wonder what I can do to contribute to this organization, I realize there is something we need more of: we need more people’s perspectives. Whether breaking news or treasured memories, we need to bring these genuine, human stories to the forefront of the media.
Gratitude is not just a fleeting emotion, it's a mindset, a practice and a choice. Being grateful for a kind word, a sunny day or a warm meal reduces stress and increases overall happiness because it keeps you present.
Dealing with sadness this time of year is unfortunately common for people around the world. Being around people you love during this season is always meaningful, even if someone is missing.
November is Native American Heritage Month, dedicated to remembering and acknowledging Indigenous American history and recognizing past wrongdoings against Indigenous and Native communities. A way to effectively discuss their issues is to listen to Native and Indigenous people themselves to decentralize our own experiential worldview when educating ourselves on them. This month offers opportunities to become educated and honor their history while working to protect their future.
We all have the necessary resolve to persist through the worst of college, when one’s workload is unbearable. Yet when this load is different from those commonly faced or completely unknown, it's hard to navigate. What do I do?
This past year, there has been a lot of uncertainty around diversity and inclusion in the classroom. Here’s what’s at stake: we teach students to question only within boundaries we give them. Read from guest writer Livi Welch.
As a school Auburn University has adopted the cheer “War Eagle!” since 1892 and has flown our Eagles through the football stadium since 2000. Now in 2024, after we have proudly displayed these beautiful birds as a symbol of our University for over 131 years, they need our help. Read from guest writer Alexander Sabatino.
This year, women have been embracing power and making their mark on male dominated spheres. They’ve pushed against the glass ceiling in this “man’s world," which is truly inspiring to me. These are the women I thank, along with many more for inspiring not only myself, but the little girl I used to be.
Does being in the public eye mean celebrities have a social duty to interact with people respectfully despite how normal citizens may act? Celebrities sharing anecdotes online is not an invitation for harassment or commentary, and social media blurring these lines doesn’t change the principles of basic human decency.
For the second time since 1988, the Republican Party won both the electoral and popular vote — claiming all seven swing states. In such a divisive landscape, how do we decipher election results and what they tell us about the values of American minorities?