Opinion

Let's talk about etiquette: Students with disabilities

By Noah Griffith | Writer | September 18

For many students, moving to college might be the first time interacting with people with disabilities or dealing with a person that has a type of disability they’ve never seen or heard of before. With no guidance, disability etiquette can seem tough, but it is more simple than people think. Here are some ideas to keep in mind to improve your disability etiquette.

EDITORIAL | Social responsibility and social media

By The Editorial Board and Sami Grace Donnelly | Writer Abroad | September 15

In an age where screens have widened the distance between what is real and entertainment, it is important to remember that real violence is nothing to laugh at and that real people are being affected by it.

COLUMN | A win is a win

By Michael Floyd | Community Writer | September 13

After Auburn's win over California on Saturday, community writer Michael Floyd wrote a column on Auburn's win and talked about the environment of Auburn during homecoming week.

EDITORIAL | Is patriotism still alive?

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Writer Abroad | September 11

Patriotism has been declining for the past 25 years. Is it still important? Perhaps remembering this tragic day can revive a sense of lost honor and pride in our country.

COLUMN | Not-so-typical gameday tips

By Sydney Babb | Columnist | September 1

With such an anticipated season ahead of us and so many new students on campus, there are a few not-so-typical tips that you might want to follow for the best college game day experience.

COLUMN | There’s absolutely no better time to be an Auburn Tiger than right now

By Michael Floyd | Community Writer | August 28

Welcome back, Auburn football.

COLUMN | How to create healthy habits for your school year

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Writer Abroad | August 25

With the first week of class behind us, it's appropriate to be setting goals and casting vision for the semester. Create healthy habits as you settle into your groove.

Which Auburn landmark do you identify with?

By Landi Rutledge | Culture Writer | May 9

Which Auburn landmark do you identify with the most? Take our quiz and vote here.

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COLUMN | Goodbye, Plainsman

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief and My Ly | Content Editor | May 8

This year's management staff says their goodbyes.

COLUMN | Advice for finals week

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Writer Abroad | May 1

It’s academic weapon season…or maybe academic comeback season. Here are a few tips to navigate this iconic week.

EDITORIAL | Finish the semester strong

By Editorial Board | Spring 2023 | April 25

As the semester comes to a close and finals week draws near, it’s likely you feel burned out, unmotivated and overwhelmed as you try to finish strong. There are a million cheesy saying and quotes you will probably hear over the course of the next few weeks—from ‘all you can do is your best’ to ‘everything happens for a reason’ and ‘believe in yourself’—and your inclination may be to respond in annoyance and irritation, but the reality is that the sayings are mostly true.

EDITORIAL | We stand with Dadeville

By Editorial Board | Spring 2023 | April 18

At the end of the day, we are just college students without answers. At this time, we don’t even have all the details about what occurred on April 15. All we can do is raise our weary, unified voices in support of those impacted and beg for justice.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Winners

By Plainsman Staff | April 17

In case you missed it, here's your best of Auburn 2023.

EDITORIAL | We still need statues of Auburn women

By Editorial Board | Spring 2023 | April 7

The question is not if Auburn’s female athletes are worthy of recognition on campus. Having produced 12 of Auburn’s 22 national championships, including six in equestrian, five in swimming & diving and one in track & field, and winning Olympic medals in multiple sports, it is obvious that they are.

A student walks down an empty sidewalk on Auburn University's campus at 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2017, in Auburn, Ala. Classes have been cancelled for the day due to severe weather and tornado watches.

COLUMN | April is the cruelest month

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Writer Abroad | April 5

We must simultaneously hold the possibility of good and bad as we enter into April. Yes, it is the start of spring; but we cannot forget that sadness lingers on. Having this awareness will enable us to live — and do so with meaning.

COLUMN | Stop homophobic humor

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Writer Abroad | March 30

The issue of homophobic humor is not one of a political stance, it is about showing respect to other humans — or it reveals a lack thereof.

EDITORIAL | Auburn, invest in the safety of your students

By Editorial Board | Spring 2023 | March 26

Auburn needs to take responsibility for the culture it has created in which sexual assault and drugging consistently get pushed under the rug, “resources” don’t even have their own buildings and survivors are treated as if they are the problem.

Plainsman's Choice Nominations 2023

By Plainsman Staff | March 16

It's that time again, Auburn. Vote below for your best-of for each category. One answer for each category. The following week The Plainsman will release another form to vote for the winner for each category.

Candidates are often faced with campaign violations for violating SGA election laws.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Election integrity: Does it matter?

By Wendelyn Price | Guest Writer | March 15

A 1987 Auburn alumna sends a letter regarding the SGA elections and Miss Auburn results for 2023-2024 and the presence of election violations.

EDITORIAL | On "anti-white" slurs and Black History Month

By Editorial Board | Spring 2023 | February 16

People of all races should be treated equally and fairly. However, the motives behind the people who are insinuating that this google document is a violation equality and fairness are far more convoluted than simple. The contents of a google document that wasn’t even created by an Auburn student is not news, and this incident is not an example of persecution or discrimination.