Opinion

OPINION: Being a fifth year is overrated

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | September 25

How many times has someone said to you, “Stay in college as long as possible?” It is a phrase I heard over and over again my first four years in college.

EDITORIAL: Overhyping leads to higher expectations

By Editorial Staff | Fall 2015 | September 25

Before the season started, we hired a new defensive coordinator, Will Muschamp, and until this past Tuesday, Sept. 23, when it was announced Sean White would be the starting quarterback for this weekend’s game against Mississippi State, our starting quarterback, Jeremy Johnson, was projected to be a star.

EDITORIAL: Reality will eventually stump Trump

By Editorial Staff | Fall 2015 | September 18

Yes, many people are tired of the nation’s current political state, but he is simply appealing to what people want to hear through his ridiculous claims.

OPINION: The importance of cleaning up after yourself

By Hannah Fuqua | Intrigue Writer | September 16

Auburn - the Loveliest Village on the Plains, right? We have beautiful sunsets, a thriving cultural downtown and a pedestrian-friendly surrounding area.

OPINION: What to wear on game day

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | September 15

Football season has started! Many people don’t know what they’re going to wear to the games, and some just don’t care. I think the attire on game day is a big part of the tradition, and that’s with any school.

OPINION: Turtle Time

By Eric Kim | Assistant Copy Editor | September 4

There has been a time in my life where I have questioned what it truly is to be generous. To act in complete selflessness for someone or something, in this case, a noble cause.

Unprofessionally helping to produce professional players

By Editorial Staff | Fall 2015 | September 4

While we are definitely not excusing such behavior, we think the way in which the NFL eligibility requirements are set up opens this door for corruption at the collegiate level.

OPINION: The time is now for Auburn

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 4

Auburn may be in an even better position to win in 2015 despite losses at several key skill positions.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 'My time is up, and I thank you for yours'

By Austin Phillips | September 3

For nearly eight years, I lived the newspaper business. But three years ago, I made the transition from the newsroom to the classroom, and it has been the most rewarding experience of my life.

OPINION: Being a double major is worth the hassle

By Elizabeth Tiller | Online Editor | August 30

Majoring in more than one subject is not for everyone, but if there are multiple things you are passionate about I would advise you to go for it.

OPINION: Staying sane in an insane world

By Emily Esleck | Intrigue Editor | August 28

For many of us college students, we don't necessarily know who we are yet. You would think 21 or 22 years would be enough to figure it out.

OPINION: FFRF is hypocritically intolerant

By Editorial Staff | Fall 2015 | August 28

Because participating in services the chaplain provides is voluntary, requiring Auburn to remove Williams would be violating freedom of religion, which is unconstitutional.

Editorial: Greek Life stereotypes can be harmful

By Editorial Board and Editorial Staff | Fall 2015 | August 20

At Auburn University, there are currently 32 fraternities and 19 sororities. According to Auburn University’s website, almost 6,000 of over 25,000 students were Greek in 2011 alone. These statistics help to explain how big of a role Greek Life is at Auburn. In addition, Friday, Aug.

How to not waste your senior year

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | August 17

Instead of making plans to spend my summer poolside with friends, or working at a summer job, I need to find an internship, graduate and prepare to begin my career.

Keys to living off campus

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | August 14

It’s a new year and you’ve probably got a new space off campus. A year in the dorm was enough and it’s time to move on to bigger, more exciting things.

Being involved in a club or group is always a good idea

By Lauren Christopher | Sports Editor | August 13

Freshman year can be one of the most nerve-wracking times of your entire life. You’re new to campus, new to college and sometimes even new to the area.

EDITORIAL: Alabama needs a state lottery to fund higher education

By Editorial Staff | Summer 2015 | August 6

In addition to creating jobs, establishing a state lottery has many possible benefits, one of the most obvious being helping fund the state budget.

EDITORIAL: Learn to agree to disagree

By Editorial Staff | Summer 2015 | August 1

There have been several controversial issues consuming the citizens of our country over the past few months. The controversy of the Confederate flag, the legalization of same-sex marriage, gun control and police brutality are only a few examples. Another popular issue which has been highly disputed lately is Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce.

OPINION: There is more to volunteering than just boosting your resume

By Elizabeth Tiller | Online Editor | July 27

Volunteering is an extracurricular activity that many college students feel required to do in order to be competitive candidates for their professional schools or jobs after Auburn.

EDITORIAL: Lack of gun control may hurt our citizens

By Editorial Staff | Summer 2015 | July 26

An unfortunate fact is people commit heinous crimes. For those who are clearly guilty, is it not uncommon for one to claim their actions were because of mental health issues. James Holmes, who killed 12 people and injured 70 more in a Colorado movie theater in 2012, plead not guilty because of insanity, but was still found guilty last week.