Opinion

Your view: Tsaltas letter creates controversy

By Sara Hearn | November 10

I'm sure, or at least I hope, that you have already received many outraged letters concerning a certain writer for The Plainsman.

Your view: OWS wants a different kind of capitalism

By Pete Johnson | November 10

Does anyone besides me feel that Elizabeth Bonner has it backwards in one way, and wrong in two others, in viewing the Occupy movement as echoing the "louder voice" of President Obama, who she characterizes as "going against" "the rich" and "capitalism", which she, at one point, seems to equate to "social and economic inequality"?

A compassionate government needed to fill gap in charity

By Chelsea Harvey / CAMPUS EDITOR | November 3

We've been talking a lot in the office lately about capitalism and the freedom to make money.

What would we do?

By Editorial Board | November 3

Harvey Updyke is arguing that an obscure Alabama law prevents authorities from charging him with a felony.

Your View: Organic foods a part of our local economy, not just a fad

By Meagan Barker | November 3

The organic food trend has been going strong since it began nine years ago.

Hip-hop gives a new context to an old, awful word

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | November 3

A guest speaker in one of my classes this week said more white people in America like hip-hop than black people. I was shocked.

Your View: Time running out for humanity to start caring about its environmental impact

By Zachary Welman | November 3

In the last week, an item of note was brought to my attention: Climategate has been debunked.

'Occupy' demands echo Obama's politics

By Elizabeth Bonner / STAFF WRITER | November 3

The Occupy Wall Street protestors are the echoes of a louder voice we've all heard for the last four years--the voice of President Barack Obama.

Our View: Public office not the place for paranoia

By Editorial Board | October 27

Arthur Dowdell has a history of taking action without thinking.

Best Halloween tradition growing stale as time passes

By Anna Claire Conrad / STAFF WRITER | October 27

I typically start planning my Halloween costume for the upcoming year after the current Halloween festivities. But since being in college, I haven't wanted to dress up. What is this nonsense?

Class would 'geaux' a long way

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 27

I learned two things about myself last weekend: I'm "tiger bait," and I never want to go back to Baton Rouge.

On the fence about 'Occupy?' Wait a while and watch

By Nick Bowman / OPINIONS EDITOR | October 27

The Occupy movement is a new, exciting thing for a lot of people.

Take it to the Capitol

By Nik Markopoulos / COPY EDITOR | October 20

There is a concept in economics called the structure-conduct-performance model.

Don't hesitate to curl up on the couch; nights out are a nightmare

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | October 20

I give up.

Shakers inspire no fear

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 20

It's a big third down in a huge game. Auburn needs a defensive stop.

Your View: Refusal to recognize homosexual marriages unconstitutional

By Alexander Roberson | October 20

A marriage license is no different than a driver's license.

Our View: Broad movement can go in many directions

By Editorial Board | October 20

What conclusions are there to draw about a movement that has been equally lauded and scorned? How do we feel about a movement that allegedly both loves the American system and wants to bring down Western capitalism? Do we support a movement that has been called both synthetic and grassroots?