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(04/10/15 2:34am)
Bravo to ASU hiring new men's basketball coach Bobby Hurley. Hurley led Buffalo to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in school history, posting a 42-20 record in two seasons at the school. Hurley, a two-time national champion in his playing days as point guard at Duke University, was hired 16 days after ASU fired Herb Sendek.
(04/09/15 4:15am)
A call for female representation in an obscure place — emblazoned on the front of America’s favorite pint-sized ice cream containers — has been gaining support from a recent change.org petition.
(04/07/15 4:26am)
Each semester, The State Press editorial board has the opportunity to meet with ASU President Michael Crow to ask him questions about pressing issues on ASU's campuses. It’s a round table meeting, where our editors and Crow have an open conversation with a shared goal of understanding why certain procedures, events and practices are occurring at ASU.
(04/03/15 3:35am)
Bravo to the confirmation of a fourth season of "House of Cards." The next season of the Netflix hit series will air in 2016 — fourth wall beware.
(04/02/15 2:28am)
Ray Anderson is not afraid of change. That should put ASU’s current head coaches on alert.
(03/27/15 4:25am)
Bravo to the closed captioning error that lead to a new nickname for Nik Stauskas. The captioning mishap lead to Stauskas being identified as “Sauce Castillo” — a goofy nickname that the Canadian-born Kings rookie may never live down.
(03/26/15 4:10am)
After nine seasons of heartbreak, trial and tribulation, Herb Sendek is out.
(03/26/15 3:16am)
If Arizona politicians have their way, police officers who use extreme force in the line of duty will be guaranteed protection through anonymity. If passed, Arizona Senate Bill 1445 would keep the names of officers in question absent from public records during the early stages of investigations. The names would be unavailable until 60 days have passed. If this bill succeeds in the Arizona Senate and becomes law, it will not only eliminate the transparency expected of public officials, but also brings into question the ethics of law enforcement practices.
(03/24/15 12:28am)
If Arizona politicians have their way, police officers who use extreme force in the line of duty will be guaranteed protection through anonymity. If passed, Arizona Senate Bill 1445 would keep the names of officers in question absent from public records during the early stages of investigations. The names would be unavailable until 60 days have passed. If this bill succeeds in the Arizona Senate and becomes law, it will not only eliminate the transparency expected of public officials, but also brings into question the ethics of law enforcement practices. The introduction of this bill comes following several incidents of police brutality — including the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson and choking of Eric Garner in New York — making national news. In these cases, the officers were not indicted for excessive force they had used during confrontations with minorities, which led to significant amounts of negative and highly critical backlash, especially from those who had condemned the behavior and practices of police officers or had experienced some semblance of injustice from a member of law enforcement on grounds of their race, ethnicity or gender identity. This bill acknowledges that police culture and methods are immoral and unethical. To cover up a police officer’s name until an investigation is underway denies the public information that should be readily available when dealing with public safety. Guaranteeing anonymity removes the responsibility of rational thinking during an altercation the officer and affords them the opportunity to develop an alibi for their behaviors before a trial is underway or incriminating parts of a story are uncovered.From a journalistic standpoint, the inability to provide the name of an officer under investigation prevents an unbiased and fully informed article from being published. The purpose of the media is to provide truth and shed light on particularly contested parts of a story. With one of the most significant parts of a story on an officer missing — his name — it would be impossible to provide information necessary for the public to collect information and form a rounded opinion. Maricopa County’s history of policing and imprisonment has not been admirable. Lead by Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the practices, especially those at his infamous "Tent City," have garnered national attention for their inhumane treatment of non-violent prisoners and criminals doomed to a future in Arizona's prison system. This reputation goes hand-in-hand with SB 1070, the immigration bill that gained Arizona recognition for its racist practices toward immigrants and minorities.If the practices of law enforcement are honorable, they should not be afraid that an officer's name would appear in the media following a police shooting. This bill places further distrust in a system that the public has already become skeptical of. If it is passed, SB 1445 will ensure that the public will no longer look to officers as someone to call to in times of need, but rather as oppressive forces that can get away with murder and be protected by the government. Want to join the conversation? Send an email to opiniondesk.statepress@gmail.com. Keep letters under 300 words and be sure to include your university affiliation. Anonymity will not be granted.Like The State Press on Facebook and follow @statepress on Twitter.
(03/19/15 10:55pm)
Bravo to a group of German students for a powerful ad campaign highlighting sexism. The ads, captioned with "Don't judge a woman's worth by her clothes," picture a woman's legs, chest and upturned heel. A ruler ranges from "prude" to "whore," highlighting the double standard of judgment of female sexuality.
(03/19/15 1:16am)
Another year of controversial undergraduate student leadership has come and gone, and we find ourself once again faced with Undergraduate Student Government elections. With campaign season officially underway, signs emblazoned with candidate names and campaign slogans will be covering every inch of available space of the four campuses that make up greater ASU. The candidates, who come from several schools and majors, have selected their platforms and will spend the next few weeks attempting to engage a more often than not unresponsive undergraduate student body in hopes of securing coveted USG executive and senatorial seats. Unfortunately for undergraduates, USG still requires executive candidates to run on a ticket. This process is not only outdated, it fails to afford students the opportunity to truly select what kind of leadership we will be receiving. The purpose of student government is to represent the diverse population found at ASU, but this is not what happens with USG. Instead, it becomes run by a clique of hive-minded individuals failing to initiate and execute bills that will truly benefit students. Often, minority groups are left unrepresented or are sold short through the process. If the ticketed campaign policy was abolished, chances are this would not be the case. Allowing students to select one candidate for each available executive position secures a diverse and unique student government perspective that will enact change instead of relying on one ticket that will be unable to pass the proposals upon which it built its campaign.While it is worth noting that senators are meant to bring the representation of smaller, more diverse groups to the USG floor, they are often silenced or removed from their position if they do not follow the hive mind and public relations methods the executive board puts in place. Interestingly enough, the Graduate and Professional Students Association — the governing body for graduate and professional students — does not have a ticketed election system. While the reasoning for this is not outlined on its website, we have to wonder if this is because GPSA is more adult and far less petty than USG. Is it possible that USG candidates would not be able to overcome their differences and work together to form a cohesive and productive student government? With a history of childish antics and babyish behavior, this is a large possibility. It's time for USG to be treated like the adults that they represent and held to a standard fit for people who represent our student body as a direct line of communication with the Arizona Board of Regents. Learning to compromise and actively create change rather than focusing on paltry drama and corrupt and misrepresentative political practices is part of being an adult and a budding politician. Allowing students freedom of choice with candidates rather than a one-ticket-fits-all method will bring the diversity USG believes it already possesses. Want to join the conversation? Send an email to opiniondesk.statepress@gmail.com. Keep letters under 300 words and be sure to include your university affiliation. Anonymity will not be granted.Like The State Press on Facebook and follow @statepress on Twitter.
(03/17/15 12:59am)
When current ASU football head coach Todd Graham arrived at ASU, he vowed to revamp the entire football program starting from the ground up. This meant a focus on teamwork, accountability and discipline. The effects of his leadership have been seen both on and off the field, where Graham has instituted a strict adherence to the ASU student-athlete code of conduct, with a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct from players. Graham's dedication to the betterment of the Sun Devil football program has now branched out to include eliminating players who may be toxic to the program's lifeblood.
(03/06/15 1:57am)
Bravo to the Arizona Diamondbacks and ASU baseball for having current Diamondbacks scout and former Sun Devil Baseball player Cory Hahn throw out the first pitch of spring training Tuesday afternoon. Hahn was paralyzed from the waist down while sliding into second base during the third game of his collegiate career, and was drafted in the 34th round (he wore number 34 at ASU) by the Diamondbacks in 2013.
(03/05/15 2:15am)
Through closed door meetings and the cutting of deals — the quintessential Arizona Republican aesthetic — the education system Gov. Doug Ducey vowed to protect and enhance during his days on the campaign trail has been tossed to the Republican masses where it will be beaten into submission and its funding will be cut beyond recognition. Rather than the initially anticipated $75 million in cuts to the budget, universities can expect to feel the backlash from $106 million in cuts if the new budget passes both Republican-led houses.
(03/03/15 1:34am)
Featuring a pharmaceutical vending machine, online appointment scheduling and gynecological services, ASU Health Services boasts a repertoire of medical procedures unmatched by any other urgent care-type facility in the Valley.
(02/27/15 3:33am)
Bravo to our two newest friends, White Llama and Black Llama, for managing to break the Internet almost singlehandedly (you know, if llamas had hands) in the span of half an hour while evading police. The Internet-famous duo united the world during that glorious period, and their evasion techniques inspired us to be better people. We loved the llama drama. Boo to Lupita Nyong'o's Oscars dress being stolen from her hotel room. The white dress made by Francisco Costa was worth $150,000 and was adorned with 6,000 white pearls.Bravo to the Federal Communications Commission for voting to uphold net neutrality. This ensures that Internet service providers cannot discriminate against content.Boo-ravo to Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas and Gov. Doug Ducey, who may finally start playing nice now that the Arizona Legislature clarified who can fire people on the state’s Board of Education. This amendment has been added to HB2184, which defines Arizona statutes relating to the Arizona Board of Education. Looks like we can put that feud between our dear governor and superintendent behind us ... for now.Bravo to Wednesday's protests against Gov. Doug Ducey's proposed cuts to education. Teacher and parents marched around the state Capitol chanting, "No ifs, ands or buts — no more budget cuts!"Boo to the situation resulting in Baylor running back Silas Nacita no longer being a part of the program. Nacita, who was homeless, said he was ruled ineligible because he stayed at the home of a family friend. The NCAA countered and said it did not declare Nacita ineligible, with Baylor not submitting a waiver.Bravo to the legalization of marijuana in Washington, D.C., and Alaska. The U.S. is now one step closer to having a society of "higher" intelligence. Boo-ravo to the Zendaya scandal on E! News. On air E! personality Giuliana Rancic said she suspected Zendaya smelled like "weed" and "patchouli" oil after the singer debuted a new dreadlock look on the Oscars red carpet. While Rancic apologized for her offensive comments, Zendaya posted a perfect response on her Instagram, saying that she was glad it was a "learning experience" for the host and entertainment network. Boo to the U.S.S. Gabrielle Giffords, the U.S. Navy littoral combat ship that hit the water today. It’s frankly ridiculous that the name of a victim of gun violence be attached to a war machine capable of leveling some small countries.Want to join the conversation? Send an email to opiniondesk.statepress@gmail.com. Keep letters under 300 words and be sure to include your university affiliation. Anonymity will not be granted.LikeThe State Press on Facebook and follow @statepress on Twitter.
(02/26/15 1:51am)
Although it seems like spring semester just started, midterm season has found its way into our lives. To be honest, it's not something anyone needs right now, but if we grit our teeth and power through it, we might just be OK.
(02/24/15 1:35am)
If a local lobbyist group has its way, Tempe residents living in a location paying below average rent may soon see an increase in their monthly statement or experience displacement from their current homes — with little or no reparations. A few months ago, city council member Kolby Granville introduced legislation that would require developers who acquire land where people currently reside with the intention of development to reserve a specific amount of money or rooms that is equivalent to 1/10 of the those who would be displaced, according to a Facebook post on Granville’s office Facebook page.The legislature was tabled by the Tempe City Council and will not be discussed until March 2015. Meanwhile, a different bill, SB1072, which is classified as a moderate partisan bill, has been passed onto the House CMA Committee, where it will be discussed and "will probably pass," according to Granville, via his Facebook status. SB1072 would not require developers to reimburse those who are displaced for any losses that they would sustain. This bill would force residents out of lower priced neighborhoods, replacing their affordable housing with expensive high-rise luxury apartments. For ASU students and the residents who have been living around campus for years before the gentrification of Tempe gained momentum, the rising costs of living have been detrimental. While at one point it was possible to live off campus in a reasonably priced apartment or house, this is becoming a thing of the past. Many students cannot afford to live in the luxury apartments that are gaining popularity around campus. A large portion of students, especially those who are attending from out-of-state, are dependent upon the guarantee of affordable living. Most students are not supported by their parents' wallets, therefore they are paying for their accommodations out of pocket. This phenomenon forces students to move into neighborhoods where the rent is far more affordable. The presence of students in neighborhoods has encouraged local law enforcement to further monitor neighborhoods around campus with programs like "Safe and Sober," which creates a toxic environment for residents who have been living in Tempe for longer than these students. With students moving into surrounding neighborhoods, rent in these areas increases to ensure that rental properties are respected. This encourages land owners who may have previously charged a lower price to increase their properties rent to match the climate of the surrounding housing market. If Tempe City Council is not conscious of this change and is unable to find a way to protect the residents and students who live and work in the city, what makes our area unique and interesting will be lost. Much like San Francisco, New York City and many other cities that gentrification has eliminated the working class from to create a playground for the upper class, Tempe will be in danger of losing the charm that makes it a worthwhile place to reside. Want to join the conversation? Send an email to opiniondesk.statepress@gmail.com. Keep letters under 300 words and be sure to include your university affiliation. Anonymity will not be granted.LikeThe State Press on Facebook and follow @statepress on Twitter.
(02/20/15 1:59am)
Bravo to Wal-Mart. The company announced this week it would raise minimum wage for its 500,000 U.S. workers, guaranteeing $9 an hour starting April. By next February, wages are slated to increase an additional dollar, according to Bloomberg Business.Boo to the car that crashed into the Republic Media building Thursday afternoon. Police said they believe the driver of the car had a diabetic seizure and was taken to the hospital.Bravo to Pussy Riot for releasing a song inspired by Eric Garner's death. The song, titled "I Can't Breathe" is the Russian duo's first English song, and it confronts injustices marginalized communities face. Boo to states that are requesting that guns be carried on campuses as means of combating sexual assault. Although safety is important, instead of shifting the responsibility of protection to assaulted women, universities should educate that women's bodies are not the property of men and consensual sex is the only acceptable form of sex. Bravo to the post-humous Dr. Seuss book, titled "What Pet Should I Get?", coming out. We can't wait to find out what pet we should get.Boo to rapper Afroman for Falcon-punching a female fan onstage, promptly causing his arrest. Was it because he "got high"?Bravo for the first same-sex marriage in Texas. Sarah Goodfriend and Suzanne Bryant were married on Thursday, though local leaders are trying to void it. Boo to "50 Shades of Grey" once again, this time for raking in close to $100 million over its opening weekend. We know that sex sells, but this is just silly. Bravo to baseball for its wonderful return, as almost every major league team has had pitchers and catchers report. Nothing quite like some fresh-cut grass, the smell of hot dogs and loads of baseball returning to Arizona in perfect harmony. Take us out to the ballgame, honey.Boo to a woman shooting herself while adjusting her bra holster. The woman, who died after shooting herself in the eye because her bra holster didn't fit right, shouldn't have died because nobody should be storing weapons in their brassieres. Those are for breasts and breasts alone.Want to join the conversation? Send an email to opiniondesk.statepress@gmail.com. Keep letters under 300 words and be sure to include your university affiliation. Anonymity will not be granted.LikeThe State Press on Facebook and follow @statepress on Twitter.
(02/19/15 2:17am)
Last fall, the Tempe campus was recognized as a gold-level bicycle friendly university by the League of American Bicyclists. Based on a five-point analysis, it is one of the top 12 bicycle-friendly college campuses in the U.S.