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Boos & Bravos: Aug. 19

(08/19/11 1:00am)

Boo to Arizona’s bipolar weather. If you moved about the campus on Thursday, you probably felt yourself either melting from the heat or sweating profusely. Then in the evening there was a massive, dusty haboob. While haboob is a funny word, we don’t think the storm is funny. It makes walking outside without getting dust in your mouth impossible.

https://www.statepress.com/article/2011/08/boos-and-bravos-aug-19

Boos & Bravos: Aug. 1

(08/01/11 12:00am)

Bravo to coming to an agreement on the debt ceiling between the Republican and Democratic parties. The plan still has to go through the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate but it could raise the debt ceiling by $2.4 trillion while cutting nearly $900 billion in spending over 10 years. It was long-awaited, and time for a compromise.

https://www.statepress.com/article/2011/08/boos-bravos-august-1

Editorial: Semester in review

(05/02/11 3:26am)

We have reached the last week of classes — two days left. This semester came with some lighthearted news like Ellen DeGeneres’ surprise visit to ASU as well as the “shocking” story about a rat knocking out power for much of the Tempe campus. But this semester was also filled with big news that carries a lasting impact. As we head off into the summer, here are the stories that will continue to play a role in the ASU community. And don’t forget, you can keep up with these stories and more over the summer at statepress.com or on campus newsstands every Monday.

https://www.statepress.com/article/2011/05/editorial-semester-in-review

Boos & Bravos: April 29

(04/29/11 1:05am)

Boo to the “birther” movement. On Wednesday, President Barack Obama released his long-form birth certificate for the nation to see. This move should have quelled the conspiracy theorists like Donald Trump, but they just keep going. Obama, who is sometimes a little too rational for the American public, released the birth certificate because he is tired of this issue distracting from the real problems facing our country, and in anticipation of the emerging Republican candidates for 2012. Another disappointing aspect of this story is how much the media perpetuates it. Due to its significance, we have to address it, but we refuse to give it more than this paragraph.

https://www.statepress.com/article/2011/04/boos-and-bravos-april-29

Editorial: Wasting time

(04/27/11 1:37am)

One week. That’s all that lies between you and reading day. But somehow, packed into the last few days of the semester, is about four months of work you should have already finished. We could give you encouraging tips to help you through a week of fervent studying, paper writing and project building. Tips like block Hulu and Netflix from your computer or get your fair share of sleep to prepare for exams. But who needs practical advice when all you really want is a way to stop thinking about the mountain of work that still lies ahead? Instead, try some of these fun-filled activities to take up your time. They’re based on current events, so at least you’re learning something. Campaign manage. When it comes to picking presidential nominees for 2012, the GOP is facing a pretty sad pool of contenders. Though Donald Trump might have momentarily captured your attention when Charlie Sheen briefly took up residence at his hotel this month, Trump is not what presidential dreams are made of. And as fascinating of a train wreck as it would be to watch, a Palin presidency is just not in the cards (we hope). Why not fill the void and come up with other unlikely presidential hopefuls? Jan Brewer is our pick for crazy candidate (but mostly just because we’d love to see how all she “has did” will help her “be-huh-come” president). Predict foreign policy. The U.S. is involved in active military operations in three countries right now. With continuing turmoil, it could be only a matter of time until troops are needed in yet another country. Be ahead of the game and guess where we’ll go next. A generally reliable method is to throw darts at maps. Get caught up in a fairytale. Or rather, pretend to be excited about Prince William and Kate Middleton’s upcoming nuptials, an event sure to have much more of an impact on the U.K.’s morale than on world affairs — despite a guest list including a despot. The marriage might be a stellar occasion, but it has failed to have a cosmic effect. An MSNBC headline reported “Royal wedding fever hasn't hit space shuttle launch.” Apparently, “NASA officials weren't aware of the coincidence when scheduling the launch.” Come on NASA, everyone else is making an effort to feign excitement — is exploring the universe really more important than seeing Kate’s dress? Really? Be a good Samaritan. The end of the semester is the time to find anything to get out of doing your own work — even if that means doing someone else’s. Channel that pent up procrastination to help a friend out with their end-of-semester work. Catch up on the reading they haven’t finished or fill out their study guide for them — heck, learn something about molecular biology. (Yeah, don’t do that.) Encourage them to reciprocate. You might fail your finals, but at least you’ll both be one step closer to summer. Procrastination need not be limited to Facebook and Twitter postings (although if it is, we recommend following @statepress). With these proven timewasters, waiting to crank out the 10-page term paper you were supposed to be writing all semester can be fun-filled and productive. After all, you probably work best under pressure, right?

https://www.statepress.com/article/2011/04/editorial-wasting-time
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