Opinion

Employee point system to purchase tickets needs change

By John Varner / class of '87 | April 19

When I was going through the spring ritual of ordering faculty and staff season football games for the 25th consecutive year recently, I was chagrined to discover that for the first time I was not allowed the opportunity to purchase a ticket to the Alabama game.

Quixotes unfriendly bar for gays

By Lucas Gosdin / senior, social work | April 19

Recently I wrote an editorial that was published in my hometown newspaper claiming the gay rights movement to be the new civil rights movement. Apparently I should have sent it to the Auburn newspapers.

Abortion the death penalty for innocents

By Kristen Oliver / COMMUNITY EDITOR | April 19

I consider myself both pro-life and for the death penalty.

NHL violence demands changes

By John Holtrop / WRITER | April 19

Former National Hockey League player and current chief disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan has been busier than anyone would want to be in 2012's version of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Capital punishment an unrighteous penalty

By Editorial Board | April 19

We believe no person has the right to take the life of another human being.

Keep track of your books as semester comes to a close

By Kayla Strickland / senior, secondary English education | April 19

School is almost over for the semester, and you all know what that means: time to sell back your books! While some buyback prices are less than fair, take extra caution so that you have a book to sell back, not to mention one to study for your final with!

No solution in sight for parking

By Jeffrey Gaddes / junior, mechanical engineering | April 12

I, like every other Auburn University student, received an unsigned email this week from Parking Services.

Rising costs close door on students, reflect poorly on University

By Alexander Roberson / junior, political science | April 12

It was always my dream to come to Auburn University. My father's first words to me when I was born were "War Eagle." Since the very beginning of my life, I have always believed in Auburn and loved it.

Athletes' in-class behavior irritates

By Heather Oakes / senior, chemical engineering and English literature | April 12

I have had the pleasure of meeting many athletes in my classes at Auburn, and so far they have all been normal students in a classroom, and many are engaging--until I walked into a business class last week.

Parking Services comes through for students again

By Editorial Board | April 12

We opened our TigerMail on Tuesday to find an email with the subject line "Ticket."

Dubstep isn't music

By Bradley Roberts / WRITER | April 12

Dubstep is for people who hate music, but love bass, subwoofers and neon clothing.

An open letter to Parrish

By Kristin Easterling / senior, English | April 12

Dear Mr. Parrish, I opened my TigerMail this morning to find a letter from Parking Services regarding new policies for next year.

Stop using deaths and tragedies for political gain

By Editorial Board | March 29

The media coverage of the Trayvon Martin shooting has been nothing short of a circus.

Reaction to Martin shooting warranted

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | March 29

In the wake of the recent outcry in response to the shooting of Trayvon Martin, I have heard some people express the opinion that the media and public response has gone too far.

Your view: close call is great lesson

By Beth Casey | March 22

On March 13, I almost lost my 14-year-old son.

Ward innocent until proven guilty

By Brandon Miller / senior, journalism | March 22

Innocent until proven guilty has become almost as outdated as the geocentric model.

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.