Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Are states' rights human rights?

| July 3

In January, U.S. District Judge Callie V.S. Granade invalidated Alabama’s bans on same-sex marriage, holding that they violated the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Letter to the Editor: We must better serve low-income families

| June 29

Dear Auburn Family, I love Auburn. I grew up going to football games; my mom has a picture of me as a baby in a shirt that proudly states “of course I’m going to Auburn.” While at Auburn I was a Student Recruiter, a Camp War Eagle Counselor and was involved in SGA.

Go global to gain new perspectives on life

By Maria McIlwain | News Editor | June 21

There was something strange about the spaghetti. It was spicy. I later found out this was because of the hot sauce and cilantro. But perhaps the strangest thing was the tortillas the spaghetti was served with.

OPINION: Falling behind, spring sports leads the way for Athletics

By Evan McCullers | Sports Writer | June 19

Football has long been the primary sport at Auburn and at other schools throughout the Southeast, but occasionally other sports step up and steal the spotlight. That is exactly what happened at Auburn in the 2014-15 athletic year. However, football wasn’t the only sport to struggle.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lighting a concern in the downtown area

By Melissa Humble | June 18

Firstly, I’d like to commend the city on a job well done in the planning of and for this summer’s downtown construction.

Editorial: Reduce dining options, not hours

By Editorial Staff | Summer 2015 | June 18

It only takes a quick glance around campus to see there are far fewer students present than during the fall or spring semesters.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: GHB use a rape, not drug problem

By Michael Watkins | June 4

It is not surprising that someone in the Auburn area was making and distributing the date rape drug GHB.

Editorial: Every campus sport is worth it

By Editorial Staff | Summer 2015 | June 4

To say we care about sports at Auburn is an understatement. We love our football.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Response to We should get what we pay for

By Benjamin Arnberg | June 2

On behalf of my students, the Glomerata staff, I would like to clarify many points made in your editorial “We Should Get What We Pay For.” I write for my students because you brazenly mischaracterized their work without understanding the issue you raise, at all. For one, you list the wrong distribution dates; but that’s inconsequential.

Editorial: Construction: a necessary annoyance

By Editorial Staff | Summer 2015 | May 29

It’s no secret getting around downtown Auburn is hectic this summer. The intersection of College Street and Magnolia Avenue, also known as Toomer’s Corner, closed down May 11 for the summer. Construction includes raising the intersection to sidewalk level, adding trees and seating along the sidewalks, installing decorative light poles and putting a permanent tiger paw in the middle of the intersection, according to the City of Auburn’s website. Utilities, such as sewer and water will be updated, meaning workers have to dig two feet underground. According to City Manager Charlie Duggan, the corner will be blocked off until early August. Duggan said the plan to shut down Toomer’s Corner was picked strategically to start after graduation but end before football season. He said spreading it out would only be more disruptive over time, and breaking the construction down into segments would not have made navigation around downtown any easier. This is an ongoing project, as landscaping will go into late fall and early winter. The amount of construction going on downtown has made navigating irritating to say the least. The walkways are so thin they quickly become packed and almost unmanageable on nights where there is heavy bar traffic, and driving anywhere in the heart of Auburn now takes at least a few minutes longer because of all the detours and changes in people’s driving habits they’re not used to. It’s hectic, but it’s necessary. Duggan said it would have been nearly impossible to leave open walkways to ease the congestion of the intersection, but the final product will be worth it. Not only will the water and sewer lines be updated, but the overall aesthetic beauty of Auburn’s beloved corner will be improved. He said he believes people will be pleased with the changes and said it’s something Auburn University should be proud of. While it may be irritating for us to travel downtown now, the efforts will not go to waste. Auburn has been consistently named one of the best cities to live in the state by magazines such as Southern Living, and it’s largely because of the beautification efforts put forth by the city. By constantly changing, our city is constantly improving and embodying the phrase, “The Loveliest Village on the Plains.” The momentary lapse in downtown travel and barhopping convenience is well worth the wait.

Editorial: We should get what we pay for

By Editorial Staff | Summer 2015 | May 21

The Glomerata is the official yearbook for Auburn University. Many students patiently wait for that time of the year when the 400-page yearbook is ready to be distributed.

OPINION: Sports see promise despite turnover

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | May 14

Women’s sports have certainly carried the banner for Auburn athletics in 2015. From gymnastics’ run to the Super Six to SEC-Champion softball’s ongoing run at history, two smaller-size sports have provided bright spots while bigger money sports have been a bit disappointing.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We call it the Auburn Family

By Hannah Lane | May 2

We call it the Auburn Family. Do we realize that our family is suffering? Do we realize we are allowing our family to go hungry?

OPINION: Experience outside the classroom vital to success

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | April 29

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Sorry to throw in a cliché, but that is exactly how to describe my time as editor of The Plainsman. I’ve had to handle covering the shooting of an Auburn freshman at 6 a.m.

Editorial: Keep the change, Auburn dorms

By Editorial Staff | Spring 2015 | April 29

Auburn University’s week of finals begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 4, and end Friday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Response to Left Wondering

By Chloe Chaudhury | April 27

The treatment of the article you wrote about Ms. Wright’s sexual harassment case was completely inappropriate.

Editorial: Tackling the too-high tuition

By Editorial Staff | Spring 2015 | April 23

Auburn University agreed on a 2.5 percent tuition increase April 17, with the increase starting in the fall of 2015.

Auburn-UAB basketball series would boost both schools

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | April 23

t’s time for the Tigers and Blazers to meet on the hardwood once again. With both schools trending in the right direction after impressive postseason runs, there’s never been a better time to renew an in-state series that was once relevant during the glory days of each program.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Response to UPC concert

By Preston Pound | April 21

I was disappointed in Saturday's concert, not because of the music, but how it was organized. UPC took the money it has budgeted, money that is supposed to be for Auburn students, and put on a concert that was open to the public. Did UPC charge admission for non-students?

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We as an Auburn Family need to protect each other

By Drake Pooley | April 20

The date was June 20, 2001.