Opinion

Preachers on the Tempe campus on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016.

Political correctness on college campuses is a cancer to free speech

Out of good intentions, Millennials try to suppress expression of ideas they disagree with which proves to be counterproductive and doesn't provide any permanent solutions.

By Shay Khatiri | August 31, 2016

The world is scarier than you think. Cartoon drawn on Tuesday, Aug. 30th, 2016.

The world is not as scary as you think

Many of us live in fear; a fear we should not have.

By Chris Wood | August 30, 2016

Cartoon "Escaping the Freshmen Fifteen" illustrated on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016.

The freshman fifteen may come later than you think

Unfortunately, college students fail to recognize the long-term effects of an unhealthy diet and continue to eat an excess of processed foods.

By Gabby Hirneise | August 30, 2016

The music video for Nick Jonas' 2015 single "Levels." Screenshot taken from Vevo video on Youtube on Aug. 27 by Libby Allnatt.

Pop stardom is no excuse for sexism

Many pop stars use sexuality and objectification to show sophistication or maturity, but this shouldn't necessarily be the case.

By Libby Allnatt | August 28, 2016

Join or Die: How the youth will change the Republican Party

The Republican Party's base is aging -- only the youth can give it eternal life, but at a cost: Abandon the Tea Party.

By Austen Bundy | August 28, 2016

Speak loudly, remember diligently: Why student activism matters

Twenty-seven years later, the legacy of the Tiananmen Square Massacre reminds us of the importance of student activism and the dangers of historical revisionism.

By Mia Armstrong | August 25, 2016

Lack of sportsmanship leaves Arab-Israeli relationships rocky

Shehaby's failure to shake his Israeli opponent's hand summarized decades of Israeli-Arab relations at the expense of Arabs of the Middle East.

By Shay Khatiri | August 25, 2016

A student activist from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) smokes a joint in anticipation of the vote on Proposition 203 last September. Rep. John Fillmore, R-Apache Junction, recently introduced House Bill 2228, which would de-felonize possession of marijuana in Arizona.

Arizona needs to go green in November

Proposition 205 would finally legalize the recreational usage of marijuana in the state of Arizona, and decrease the prison populations.

By Chris Wood | August 25, 2016

Opinion columnist Charlene Santiago poses for a portrait in the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016.

Does heritage define your culture?

As a Latina, I realize that uncertainty is unavoidable for many, but we all have the power to determine who we truly are.

By Charlene Santiago | August 24, 2016

Cyberchondria: A new age of diagnosis

Cyberchondriacs can't handle the accessibility of information on the internet because it allows them to find health problems where they do not exist.

By Gabby Hirneise | August 23, 2016

ASU students who created the app, Dropspot, pose for a group photo.

Looking for a job after graduation? An ASU student's app might have the answer

Networking through LinkedIn is old and boring. A new app, Ethos, might be able to bridge the gap and make job-seeking fun again.

By Amir Khawaja | August 23, 2016

Blizzard Entertainment's new game, Overwatch, came out this May.

Let yourself experience a new world of gaming

Trying new games may seem like a waste of time -- you already know what you like, right? Not so fast, trying something new may change your outlook all together.

By Jacklyn Halversen | August 22, 2016

Stop hosting the Olympics in places that can't handle them

The Olympics are a momentous time for the world but can leave the host city wishing they never existed.

By Chris Wood | August 21, 2016

In this photo illustration reporter Gabby Hirniese photographs her roommate to showcase how one might cope with stress in a college setting.

Anxiety disorders, the new fad for college students

There is no doubt in my mind that college is a stressful, overwhelming experience, but overgeneralizing anxiety disorders isn't going to solve the problem.

By Gabby Hirniese | August 21, 2016

The women's studies department at ASU is seen on Friday, Aug. 19.

Want to change the world? Start with gender equality

Women's studies is a valuable way for students to learn about social justice in a world where gender equality should be the first step to solving several issues.

By Libby Allnatt | August 21, 2016