letters to the editor
Your View: University working to unite diverse faiths, belief systems
I am writing in response to the letter to the editor titled “Obama, Muslims, media not to be trusted: look here for proof” that was published in your Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010 edition of The Plainsm...
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Your View: Muslims, Christians should realize, respect religious commonalities
I am writing in response to the letter last week from Mr. Anderson implying that the president of the United States is a Muslim, that The New York Times is complicit in covering up the true faith ...
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Your View: Auburn Man, grandfather to miss first game in 53 years
Let me tell you about my granddaddy, L.B. “Tex” Williams. He is the man I think about when I think of the Auburn Creed. He served in University Relations from 1956 to 1988.
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YOUR VIEW: Take time today to remember selfless actions of Mother Teresa
On August 26th, 2010 the world celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata (Calcutta). Mother Teresa, a devout Catholic, abandoned everything to follow Jesus into...
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YOUR VIEW: Special thanks to volunteers; Welcome Week activities smash success
It was indeed a beautiful first class week here at Auburn. Events during the welcome week were planned to make newcomers and returning students feel “at home” right away.
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YOUR VIEW: Obama, Muslims, media not to be trusted: look here for proof
With all the media hype about whether Obama is Muslim, check out how our “President” has appointed not one, but two Muslims to Homeland Security.
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Women, business and the threat of overspending
by Terry Neese / founder of Terry Neese Personnel Services
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On Aug. 26, 1920, women won the right to vote. The constitutional amendment granting women this right was the result of years of hard work by brave, dedicated, informed women who refused to accept ...
Letter to the Editor: Pedestrians
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Dear Editor, I am writing to express my concern over dangerous activities displayed by some of our Auburn students, relative to their walking/biking activities in and around this wonderful camp...
Letter to the Editor: Oil Spill is a Factor for Attorney General Race
by Rob Shattuck
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The oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico illuminates an important, but possibly not well recognized, issue in the Alabama Attorney General race.
Another Pro-life Response
by Ruth Yusckat
4 months ago | 1 1 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Editor, The Auburn Plainsman This letter is in response to “Pro-life a sad misnomer” by Marcus Goff and “Preachers, protesters only upset the willing” by Lindsey Davidson. While I love to see peo...
YOUR VIEW: Grad Student Takes Aim At ‘Gay Animals’ Article
by Austin Mercadante, Graduate Student
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While I welcome any Plainsman article about science, nature or research, The Plainsman article “Can animals be gay?” (Intrigue, C1, 8 April 2010) was far too similar to the recent New York Times ar...
YOUR VIEW: Alumna Raises Concerns With New Student Activity Center
by Rebecca Anthony / AU Alumna
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I regret to inform you that my vote for the new Student Activity Center is in no way “yes.” If there are so many students using the current Student Act at localized times of the day then may the au...
YOUR VIEW: Student Describes Bad Night With ‘Unwritten Rules’
by Heather McElwee / SENIOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
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My roommate and I just got kicked out of a bar—one that is very popular here in downtown Auburn. This has been a long standing issue that has affected a significant population of the Auburn student...
YOUR VIEW: Fascist Reminds All Of Meaning Of Easter Holiday, Jesus’ Life
by Jackson Grimes
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The Eucharist is a Christian sacrament or ordinance, generally considered to be a commemoration of the Last Supper, the final meal that Jesus Christ shared with his disciples before his arrest and ...
YOUR VIEW: Reader Pleased With Editorials About Drinking
by Shelly Aono / HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN
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I was glad to see the staff columns addressing under- age drinking, how to care for drunk people and drunk driving issues. Considering the number of Auburn students who have died, been injured or ...
YOUR VIEW: Incorrect Facts In Editorial
by Adrian Carlson / SENIOR IN FINANCE
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While I agree with your overall condemnation of the bill, I can not help but to point out the problems in the article that are simply untrue. In a time that has become bi-partisan as we have found ...