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COLUMN | When will Auburn get a female statue?

Being a student on Auburn’s campus, I don’t have much to complain about. However, I’ve recently noticed a disturbing truth — we have no statues of our female athletes. We have many male statues to be in awe of: Charles Barkley, Bo Jackson, John Heisman and Pat Dye are all well worth their weight ...

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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.