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COLUMN | Is Auburn really diverse?

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.

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COLUMN | Cupid draw back your bow

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.

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COLUMN | Alabama the Backward

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.

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COLUMN | Recognizing Indigenous Land

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. 

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Letter to the Editor | Help save the bald eagles

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. 

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COLUMN | Year of the woman

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.

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COLUMN | Understanding parasocial relationships

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.

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COLUMN | America's Blue Belt

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?