In response to Shala Marks’s April 5 column, “Secular practices disrespect significance.” see more

This week’s boos and bravos include student voting, an artery-clogging sandwich, space, gun laws and student athletes. see more

Ryan Osterman is Tempe’s breath of fresh air from the cookie-cutter music scene. His music inspires younger musicians to remain who they are in an ever-changing world. see more

It is time we evaluate our current hate crime statutes. They serve an important role: to deter people from targeting members of groups that are already prone to an increased likelihood of attack. We are absolutely justified in attempting to protect people who need it. see more

Major League Baseball is hurting its profitability and the experience for fans by using revenue sharing. The most efficient system would be a single owner for all the teams. see more

Controversial demonstration: In response to Joseph Schmidt’s April 7 article, “Replica wall on Tempe campus illustrates turmoil in West Bank.” see more

But there’s no reason Scrabble should be the only classic board game modernizing itself. Here are some updates that might better reflect American society in everyone’s favorite board games. see more

The government’s new requirement of major chain restaurants posting calorie counts on menus is simply beneficial to American consumers. see more

There are more than gray clouds ahead for ASU. Here are 15 reasons to look forward to the next academic year. see more

This week Arizona Legislature cuts a program that provided thousands of children with health care only to realize it may lose $7 billion in federal funding as a result. see more