Opinion

Your view: ACTA worse than SOPA, PIPA

By Leigh Smith | February 2

An article was published in The Plainsman about SOPA and PIPA. It stated they had been shelved and from the way the article was written it almost seemed to display the fact that the threat was over from these bills, but it is far from that.

Your view: Gays still facing injustice

By Rachel Davis | February 2

A few weeks ago in the Opinions section, it was said that, "The injustice of the past is gone. There is no discrimination that's enforced legally."

Medical marijuana a first step toward legalization

By Editorial Board | February 2

Rep. K. L. Brown, of Calhoun County, has filed legislation into the Alabama House of Representatives that would make medical marijuana legal.

Legalized marijuana not worth the risk

By Rebecca Croomes / Photo Editor | February 2

You can't look me straight in the eye and tell me weed is "no big deal."

Your view: There is still discrimination in America

By Rachel Davis | January 26

Discrimination against sexuality is still rampant - the fight for marriage equality is huge and isn't getting enough attention in the South.

Your view: 'Red Tails' misleading on airmen's history

By James Anderson | January 26

The movie about black Tuskegee Airmen in WWII titled "Red Tails" is currently making the rounds.

Colbert isn't any more a crock than the current crop

By Zachary Welman | January 19

Last week, as you all may have seen, Stephen Colbert, in a skit so risible as to be outdone only by the ridiculousness of the Citizen's United Supreme Court decision Colbert has long mocked, transferred control of his Super-PAC to fellow satirist and "business partner" Jon Stewart before announcing he was "forming an exploratory committee to lay the groundwork for [his] possible candidacy for the president of the United States of South Carolina!"

Stay active beyond SOPA

By Alexander B. Roberson | January 19

On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, Wikipedia blacked out and the world ended.

Partisan charges diminish MLK's fight

By Nik Markopoulos / COPY EDITOR | January 19

The legacy of MLK is again being tarnished by bigotry from the left.

America staying true to its legacy with 'Red Tails' film

By Editorial Board | January 19

Why do we put so much emphasis on diversity?

Getting defensive

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 19

For a defense to be a feared unit, it must have a calling card, a reputation, a personality to hang its hat on.

Mom and pop stores are too rare

By Alison McFerrin / COMMUNITY BEAT REPORTER | January 19

Sometimes I think South College Street must be cursed.

Saying no to Keystone

By Nick Bowman / OPINIONS EDITOR | January 19

President Obama has denied the permit for the Keystone oil pipeline.

King's legacy demands more than one day of observation

By Shakeer Abdullah /Director, Auburn University Multicultural Center | January 19

The celebration of Dr. King's life and the impact he still has to this day should not be lost on our University community.

Paper made mistake with nude photo publication

By Editorial Board | January 12

What if The Plainsman published uncensored photos of a streaker?

Your view: Christians not perfect

By Michael Waldrop | January 12

To every atheist we've called a fool, to every Jew we've ridiculed, to every agnostic, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu or anyone else we have misunderstood or mistreated, I want to apologize.

VanGorder record a mixed bag for Auburn

By Robert E. Lee / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | January 12

The hiring of Brian VanGorder may be enticing at first taste, but eventually mellows after a few bites.

Canvas actually doesn't suck

By Sarah Newman / DESIGN EDITOR | January 12

In my seven semesters at Auburn I have only taken a handful of classes that used Blackboard in any great capacity.

2012: Youth is served

By Coleman McDowell / SPORTS EDITOR | January 12

Life in the SEC is tough. But this past season, life in the SEC Western Division was the toughest of them all.

Your view: ignorant Christians at root of Christmas problems

By James Deagle | January 12

While I agree with your contention that a simple "Merry Christmas" (or "Happy Hanukkah" or "Happy Ramadan") should not offend anyone, I don't think it is over-sensitive atheists who pose the biggest threat to the role of this holiday in North American culture, nor any perceived decline of its representation in stores or at schools.