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The ecstasy and agony of lying to people

By Rebecca Croomes / Photo Editor | March 22

Mike Daisey told the world he went to China, and I believe him. He told the world he stood at the gates of Foxconn, the factory where Apple products are made, and I believe him.

The unreal attracts readers

By Kristen Oliver / COMMUNITY EDITOR | March 22

I'll admit it--I bought a midnight ticket to see "The Hunger Games" tonight. I took my fandom a step further than those of you going to see it here in Auburn. My sister and I bought tickets in Columbus, which means we get to see the movie a whole hour earlier. Yes, we are really that excited.

Ravi deserves immediate deportation, not jail time

By Editorial Board | March 22

Tyler Clementi decided to take his own life after being filmed being romantically involved with another man by his Rutgers University roommate Dahrun Ravi. He jumped from the George Washington Bridge on Sept. 22, 2010.

Alabama gear: always leave home without it

By Patrick Tighe / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | March 1

As I was walking down the Haley concourse last week, I spotted many different brands of apparel and accessories. I saw Polo T shirts, North Face Backpacks and Patagonia jackets. Making my way to the end of the concourse, I passed an Auburn female student wearing an Alabama Sweatshirt.

Ron Paul only honest Republican candidate

By Alex Smith / Senior, journalism | March 1

If someone asked, I would claim to be a Republican, but when watching or reading about the GOP race, sometimes I find myself cringing. Why must all these candidates be so unappealing?

Comment sections are out of control

By Hayley Blair / INTRIGUE BEAT REPORTER | March 1

Looking at reader comments on any news story posted online is not for the faint of heart. You just never know what you're going to get.

Your view: Southern heritage not racist

By Taylor Benson | March 1

Let me make it clear, I am no advocate of racism or slavery. I find it offensive, appalling, and inhumane. With that said, this article is written to refute the accusations expressed by Ms. Hardy.

American culture moving beyond Hollywood hits

By Editorial Board | March 1

"The Artist" shouldn't have won best picture at the Academy Awards.

Barbee making strides

By Akaash Singh | March 1

It wasn't exactly the start to the Tony Barbee era we all had in mind.

Your view: Easy energy long gone

By David Newton | Retired AU Faculty | March 1

Unfortunately, the era of cheap oil from fossil petroleum is over. The "easy oil" has been found, mined and burned.

The South hasn't truly broken from past

By Becky Hardy | Editor-in-Chief | February 23

You'd think we would have overcome racism by now, seeing how it's 2012 and the Civil War has ended more than a century ago, but some individuals still seem to be growing up with the same values as the Confederates.

Your view: Sex should be reserved for married couples

By Thomas Sherer | February 16

Last week's Plainsman had several articles that expressed multiple individuals' opinions concerning the purpose and timing of sex. To have a proper perspective on this very important issue, we must look to Scripture to see what God says about it.

Your view: AU Alert failed us Tuesday

By Alexander Roberson | February 16

On Tuesday, the Auburn police received a report of a robbery at Comer Hall and the suspect was considered to be armed.

Dollar dictates terms of American intervention

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | February 16

I just watched a movie in my Spanish class called "Tambien La Lluvia," which was about the outbreak of the Cochabamba Water Wars in Bolivia in 2000. (If you don't know anything about it, I recommend reading up on it.)

Your view: Parrish not the president for Auburn

By Phillip Smith | February 16

Tonight, I am embarrassed to call myself an Auburn alumnus because Owen Parrish was elected as Auburn's SGA president.

SGA elections revealing for organization, Auburn

By Editorial Board | February 16

There is a reason 68 percent of Auburn students didn't turn out to vote this week: they don't care about the next president or vice president or any other position. They don't care because they feel SGA--the process, the elections, the people--doesn't affect them.

Build good habits by getting involved

By Alison McFerrin / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | February 16

Have you ever wanted an insider's look at the operation of Auburn and Opelika?

Do more, then climb a hill

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | February 16

With three semesters of undergraduate classes remaining, I find myself wondering about careers.