Opinion

Letters to the Editor: June 7

The naïveté and historical ignorance of free-market Kool-Aid drinkers were on full display in Brian Anderson’s essay in Monday’s State Press.

By Letters | June 6, 2010

Editorial: Honoring the fallen

The State Press is dedicated to serving and informing the ASU community and that includes publishing the deaths of our fallen classmates.

By Editorial Board | June 6, 2010

Do ask, do tell: the time for repeal is now

Repealing a discriminative ban is in the best interest of the military.

By Andrew Hedlund | June 6, 2010

Wall Street welfare, part I

The new financial regulation reform bill is the federal government’s new attempt at ending too-big-to-fail banks, but it will lead to endless bailouts paid for by the American taxpayer.

By Brian Anderson | June 5, 2010

Employee Non-Discrimination Act protects transgender community

Our elected officials have the chance to ensure all citizens of this country are treated fairly but some are balking at this responsibility.

By Andrew Hedlund | May 29, 2010

Paul proves himself an honest politician

Paul’s understanding of the U.S. Constitution is extremely clear. His comments are fully developed and backed up by the text.

By Brian Anderson | May 29, 2010

Letter from the Editor: One chapter’s close

As a reporter, I've learned that everybody has a story. No matter how mundane or ordinary they appear, everyone you encounter in a given day is passionate about something, or different for some reason.

By Leigh Munsil | May 3, 2010

Using ‘the force’ against cancer

Star Wars fans are in disagreement over new movies, cartoons and characters, but as an Arizona fan club has demonstrated, we can all agree on a good cause.

By Jack Fitzpatrick | May 3, 2010

Class of 2010 kisses real life ‘hello’

Some graduating seniors are more than ready and some are terrified to kiss their college years “goodbye.” Undoubtedly the reason for such paradoxical feelings is that they all know that with this anticipated farewell also comes the true test of character, kissing real life “hello.”

By Catherine Smith | May 3, 2010

Topless women shouldn’t be shunned

The law in many states protects women’s right to go topless. Unfortunately the social standards are different for this law and women still are not treated fairly when they choose to exercise their rights.

By Nicole Gilbert | May 3, 2010

Living a courageous, self-chosen life as an adult

We are often most afraid of our own selves. Choose yourself, and choose your path in life, and fear will no longer rule your life.

By Alex Petrusek | May 3, 2010

College is the time to learn to let go of your nuts

Personal beliefs are essential, but only to the point at which you’re also willing to let them go.

By Zach Fowle | May 3, 2010

Letters to the Editor: May 4

A plea for Prop 100

By Letters | May 3, 2010

Editorial: A walk through history

This campus newspaper has been around longer than Old Main, the first building in Tempe to have electricity — in fact, we were here before Arizona became a state.

By Editorial Board | May 2, 2010

Razzing Arizona: Rush to judge state as ‘racist’ unfair

The rush to judge Arizona is simplistic, and ill-considered. Unfortunately, many ASU students have joined in.

By Will Munsil | May 2, 2010

Letters to the Editor: May 3

In response to Norman Shamas’s April 29 column, “Bean swastika protest at Capitol a call to action.” and Ben Morin’s April 22 column, “Banning drugs limits joy.”

By Letters | May 2, 2010

POINT: Industry looks crude, refined in reality

The recent oil spill off Louisiana’s coast has devastated the local fishing industry, but it would be foolish for the state and the nation to turn their backs on offshore drilling due to the economic and social impact that the industry has on the state and the nation.

By Cullen Wheatley | May 2, 2010