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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Response to April 2 issue

By Danielle Guy | April 3

To whom it may concern, Today while on campus, I saw a high school student touring campus with his parents.

Editorial: Left out of the loop

By Editorial Staff | Spring 2015 | April 3

Student Affairs has recently revealed plans to combine all student media, The Plainsman, WEGL, “The Glomerata,” “The Circle” and Eagle Eye TV under one umbrella.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Response to student media restructuring

By Ashley Miller | April 2

Letter to the Editor, On Thursday, April 2, The Plainsman announced the new plan to transfer Student Media from the Office of Student Affairs to the Office of Communication and Marketing.

Editorial: A Pearl of a postseason

By Editorial Staff | Spring 2015 | March 18

The Auburn men’s basketball team surprised us at the SEC tournament when they beat Mississippi State after struggling into the tournament with a six-game losing streak.

Auburn Family slogan simply doesn’t hit home

By Kris Martins | Campus Reporter | March 17

We don’t define our realities from the beginning. Our families train the eyes that see right from wrong, they shape the mouth that learns what is appropriate and what is best left unsaid and they try their best to position the feet that eventually walk to what we would define as a successful life. Isn’t that what family means — shelter, support, belonging and love?

Editorial: We need to talk: it’s not us, it’s you

By Editorial Staff | Spring 2015 | March 17

The Auburn Board of Trustees has approved plans to demolish Parker Hall and Allison Laboratory as well as the construction of a new lab complex and classroom hall, which will be called academic classroom and laboratory complex.

OPINION: We need a weekend transit system

By Tracy Awino | Campus Reporter | March 17

It’s Saturday morning, and I couldn’t be happier that the weekend is finally here. I would love to go visit my friend who lives off campus for maybe a movie day, catch up on how our weeks went, laugh a little about our awkward college experiences, but wait.

Editorial: Women need equal pay for equal work

By Editorial Staff | Spring 2015 | March 17

The Oscars aired throughout the U.S. on Sunday, Feb. 22. Amonst the typical glitz and glamour of Hollywood, there were speeches given that highlighted ongoing struggles throughout the country. Patricia Arquette, who won best actress in a supporting role, spoke out on gender pay equality. “To every woman who gave birth, to every taxpayer and citizen of this nation, we have fought for everybody else’s equal rights,” Arquette said in her speech.

OPINION: Rodeo safety takes a step back

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | March 17

Everyone knows music plays second fiddle at Rodeo. Even if Alpha Psi managed to land Willie Nelson or resurrect Johnny Cash, the opportunity to spend a day in the sun drinking with hundreds of friends would still take precedence.

Editorial: Internet independence essential

By Editorial Staff | Spring 2015 | March 17

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to not regulate broadband Internet and decided not to control prices for different broadband Internet usage in late February.

OPINION: New scoreboard might be unnecessary

By Sam Butler | Sports Writer | March 13

If you’ve walked, driven or otherwise passed by anywhere near Jordan-Hare Stadium during the past week or so, you’ve noticed the new construction zone on Heisman Drive that’s been set up for the workers who will be putting up the new video board on the south end zone. The reported size of 190-feet-by-57-feet will make this scoreboard the largest in college football. This new board will be massive.

Editorial: UPC choices are ‘Right Round’

By Editorial Staff | Spring 2015 | March 5

On Wednesday, Feb. 25, Auburn UPC announced Kesha and Nelly would be performing at the Auburn Airwaves concert.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Response to Auburn Family column

March 2

Dear Kris; I enjoyed reading your recent well written plainsman article about the most often used term “the Auburn Family”. While I agree whole you hardly that the bricks and mortar that make up Auburn University are not a true family, many of the people that make up the University can be.

Editorial: WARNING: Vaccine may prevent disease

By Editorial Staff | Spring 2015 | February 25

Vaccinations have become a hot topic after the measles outbreak linked to a California Disneyland theme park. This outbreak should remind Auburn citizens they should be getting vaccinated and should vaccinate their children. Anyone who doesn't vaccinate puts the lives of others at risk.

Editorial: Step up to the platform, Auburn students

By Editorial Staff | Spring 2015 | February 25

This year on the Auburn SGA's ballot, the Auburn students will have one option for president, vice president and treasurer. The candidates are running unopposed and will probably step directly into office on March 1st.

OPINION: Nothing personal, just dropping the dead weight

By Maddie Yerant | Managing Editor | February 24

Date parties, Greek week, Panny points, DJ options for Spring Formal - I remember when these things used to mean a lot to me. They don't anymore, but I'm not ashamed.

OPINION: Better than primetime

By Maria Mcllwain | Copy Editor | February 24

I stood in the corner of the hospital room, fighting back tears. I had always been proud of having a great-grandmother, and I didn’t want to lose her.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Simple request from a Rhode Island seventh grader

By Medeski D. | October 29

I'm writing to you to say hello from the smallest state in the union, Rhode Island. I am a seventh grade student at Goff Junior High School in Pawtucket, RI.