Opinion

Let’s talk about etiquette: International students

By Noah Griffith | Writer | October 19

Several international students addressed some underlying misconceptions domestic students have about international students. Here are some tips to help clear those misconceptions and improve etiquette for interacting with international students.

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EDITORIAL | Old Auburn versus new Auburn, still the loveliest village?

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | October 18

The City of Auburn has recently approved plans for an apartment complex with units starting at $2 million, directly across from Toomer’s. It has been met with wild disapproval from the city's constituents, and it causes us to question whether or not Auburn is expanding beyond its identity of "The Loveliest Village on the Plains."

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COLUMN | An international student's perspective on a new culture

By Alba Sinusia Lozano | Columnist | October 17

An international student shares her perspective about transitioning from her home country to living in The United States and doing school at Auburn University.

COLUMN | Planning for retirement

By Stuart Dyos | Business Reporter | October 4

What is the importance of preparing for retirement even from a young age?

COLUMN | Coco Gauff and her American spotlight

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief and Jakai Spikes | Writer | September 27

America’s reaction to Coco Gauff’s success was sensational. While she is deserving of all the praise, our opinion section delves into the nuances of America’s reaction to her victory. Why did America come together to celebrate her? Will her social media presence fizzle out? What is the greater meaning of it all?

COLUMN | Freedom from Freedom From Religion Foundation

By Tucker Massey | Content Editor | September 22

On Sept. 19, Freedom From Religion Foundation issued a letter threatening legal action against Auburn University over the Unite worship event on Sept. 12. It is crucial that people stand up against this letter and fight for religious liberties, not just the liberties of those we agree with.

Let's talk about etiquette: Students with disabilities

By Noah Griffith | Writer | September 18

For many students, moving to college might be the first time interacting with people with disabilities or dealing with a person that has a type of disability they’ve never seen or heard of before. With no guidance, disability etiquette can seem tough, but it is more simple than people think. Here are some ideas to keep in mind to improve your disability etiquette.

EDITORIAL | Social responsibility and social media

By The Editorial Board and Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | September 15

In an age where screens have widened the distance between what is real and entertainment, it is important to remember that real violence is nothing to laugh at and that real people are being affected by it.

COLUMN | A win is a win

By Michael Floyd | Community Writer | September 13

After Auburn's win over California on Saturday, community writer Michael Floyd wrote a column on Auburn's win and talked about the environment of Auburn during homecoming week.

EDITORIAL | Is patriotism still alive?

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | September 11

Patriotism has been declining for the past 25 years. Is it still important? Perhaps remembering this tragic day can revive a sense of lost honor and pride in our country.

COLUMN | Not-so-typical gameday tips

By Sydney Babb | EETV Station Manager | September 1

With such an anticipated season ahead of us and so many new students on campus, there are a few not-so-typical tips that you might want to follow for the best college game day experience.

COLUMN | There’s absolutely no better time to be an Auburn Tiger than right now

By Michael Floyd | Community Writer | August 28

Welcome back, Auburn football.

COLUMN | How to create healthy habits for your school year

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | August 25

With the first week of class behind us, it's appropriate to be setting goals and casting vision for the semester. Create healthy habits as you settle into your groove.

Which Auburn landmark do you identify with?

By Landi Rutledge | News Editor | May 9

Which Auburn landmark do you identify with the most? Take our quiz and vote here.

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COLUMN | Goodbye, Plainsman

By Destini Ambus | Editor-in-Chief and My Ly | Content Editor | May 8

This year's management staff says their goodbyes.

COLUMN | Advice for finals week

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | May 1

It’s academic weapon season…or maybe academic comeback season. Here are a few tips to navigate this iconic week.

EDITORIAL | Finish the semester strong

By Editorial Board | Spring 2023 | April 25

As the semester comes to a close and finals week draws near, it’s likely you feel burned out, unmotivated and overwhelmed as you try to finish strong. There are a million cheesy saying and quotes you will probably hear over the course of the next few weeks—from ‘all you can do is your best’ to ‘everything happens for a reason’ and ‘believe in yourself’—and your inclination may be to respond in annoyance and irritation, but the reality is that the sayings are mostly true.

EDITORIAL | We stand with Dadeville

By Editorial Board | Spring 2023 | April 18

At the end of the day, we are just college students without answers. At this time, we don’t even have all the details about what occurred on April 15. All we can do is raise our weary, unified voices in support of those impacted and beg for justice.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Winners

By Plainsman Staff | April 17

In case you missed it, here's your best of Auburn 2023.

EDITORIAL | We still need statues of Auburn women

By Editorial Board | Spring 2023 | April 7

The question is not if Auburn’s female athletes are worthy of recognition on campus. Having produced 12 of Auburn’s 22 national championships, including six in equestrian, five in swimming & diving and one in track & field, and winning Olympic medals in multiple sports, it is obvious that they are.