Opinion

To hell with your apathy, it's killing our democracy

By Chip Brownlee | Community Reporter | February 3

As church and gym doors shut at 7 p.m. in towns all across Iowa, from Sioux City to Davenport, Iowan voters braved freezing temperatures and an impending blizzard to do their democratic duty—and every single one of them mattered. The Republican Party caucuses broke their previous record by a long shot.

Column: Election season is here

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | February 1

Brace yourselves, election season is coming. Not SGA elections, but the quadrennial ritual of selecting the president of the United States of America.

Lease-hopping my way through college

By Emily Esleck | Managing Editor | January 29

It's my fourth year on The Plains, and I've called four different places home. Freshman year, home was the Hill, the not-so-nice version of on-campus living.

Living with a difficult roommate

By John Lee | Multimedia Specialist | January 29

Picture it: You’ve just moved into a new housing situation. Most of your belongings are still in boxes as you figure out where everything should go.

An inside look at living in the SAE fraternity house

By Jonathan Hefner | Sports Writer | January 29

Living in a fraternity house is much like being at an Auburn football game or any college stadium for that matter. Like Jordan-Hare Stadium, my fraternity house could easily be described as beautiful and perhaps inspiring from the outside, but not so much on the inside.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why “Reverse Racism” Doesn’t Exist, and Why it’s Holding Us All Back

By Letter to the Editor | January 24

No. It is not reverse racism for people of color to be given the tools to reach a goal that whites have had access to because of their privilege.

Editorial: Auburn should embrace change

By Editorial Board | Spring 2016 | January 22

While it’s understandable that some residents would be disappointed to see any significant changes to downtown Auburn, we believe we must allow Auburn to grow and evolve as its population grows and evolves.

Letter to the Editor: The students I cannot wait to meet

By Letter to the Editor | January 22

My students are my life. When I got accepted to Auburn, I knew that I would major in special education and live out my dream of being a teacher.

EDITORIAL: Alabama should end its ban on state lottery

By Editorial Board | Spring 2016 | January 14

With the state legislative session beginning Feb. 2, some lawmakers intend on sponsoring bills that would create a state lottery for Alabama, one of the six states that currently prohibit it.

'Tis the season for cookies

By Liz Maddux | Community Writer | December 23

When thinking about the holidays a few things come to mind. One of those things is probably food, specifically, cookies.

A guide to the best desserts on campus

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | December 22

Sometimes you just need something sweet. It could be a reward for taking that test you studied hard for, a Friday treat or just a little bit of sugar to top off your meal. Most of the best options are in the heart of campus. Inside the Student Center, there’s the pastry hub Au Bon Pain and milkshakes at Chick-fil-A.

A guide to the best desserts on campus

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | December 21

When in need of some sweets, there are some desserts that stand out on campus.

OPINION: Mental health should come first during finals week

By Kris Martins | Campus Writer | December 8

Students should prioritize their mental and physical well-being rather than compromise their health during finals week.

EDITORIAL: Bentley, a costly governor

By Editorial Staff | Fall 2015 | December 3

Bentley’s mistake cost tax-paying Alabamians approximately $45,400.

Editorial: Bentley's executive order is an ugly repeat of history

By Editorial Staff | Fall 2015 | November 20

We call on Bentley to cancel his executive order to state agencies to “prevent the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the State of Alabama.”

OPINION: How to be fashionable on a college budget

By Amanda Myles | Intrigue Writer | November 16

There are countless opportunities to show your fashion sense during college, such as socials, parties, dates, interviews, receptions and even those days you need to look good to feel good. So demonstrated fashion sense is not only practical, but also an instant confidence booster.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Word of Gratitude from the family of Justin Weimer

By Scott and Cynthia Weimer | November 12

As Justin's family, we only hope and pray that we may live into his deep love for God and his compassion for people from all walks of life, and to carry on, too, the love he had for Auburn.

EDITORIAL: Speak up to end the stigma

By Editorial Staff | Fall 2015 | November 12

But there’s still a stigma that surrounds these conditions and it will remain there until we start talking, openly and honestly, about them.

Column: Use the media to your advantage

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | November 11

This week, a video of anti-racism demonstrators angrily denouncing journalists surfaced and went viral. Photographer Tim Tai, a Missouri student freelancing for ESPN, was trying to document the happenings on campus when demonstrators and administrators used "some muscle" to prevent Tai from doing his job. "I have a job to do," Tai told protestors.

OPINION: Leave the scrunchie alone

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | November 9

This is it. The moment all fans of the Olsen twins, Olympic gymnastics and dent-free hair have waited for. Scrunchies are back.