Columns
Awful reactions to celebrity deaths reflect poorly on all of us
Any sort of familiar face, regardless of levels of fame or lack thereof, being wiped off the face of the earth is surreal in some kind of way.
| December 3, 2013
Brace yourself, robots are coming
Amazon wishes to establish a “prime” delivery option that can transport packages to customers in about 30 minutes.
| December 3, 2013
Spread holiday cheer with more than just your wallet
Once we get older, we stop watching and Christmas becomes a little less magical.
| December 2, 2013
How I learned to stop worrying and express myself
We cannot keep standing by and letting ourselves be comfortable at the expense of our individual expression.
| December 2, 2013
Is Snapchat here to stay?
Snapchat creators reject multibillion-dollar offer from Facebook: $4 billion just isn't cool enough.
By Vincent Nguyen
| December 1, 2013
Coming out as a vegetarian
This Thanksgiving, my family was shocked to learn I was a vegetarian.
| December 1, 2013
Rising popularity of 'narcocorrido' music raises baseless concerns
Narcocorrido will continue to grow in popularity, and there’s no reason to believe that it is a recruitment tool.
By Michael Martin
| November 26, 2013
Monty Python's timelessness not hampered by age
The reunion of the infamous British comedy troupe shouldn’t make you doubt their caliber as comedians.
| November 26, 2013
Allure of Bitcoin will be short-lived
Despite all the hype and excitement, Bitcoin has been jinxed by premature success.
By Jordan Bohannon
| November 26, 2013
All for one and one for drones
The European Union’s drone research strikes fear into one columnist’s heart.
| November 25, 2013
Shut up, we're in a movie
The theater calls for a communal etiquette in order to preserve the experience for fellow viewers.
| November 25, 2013
Media attention fuels Miley Cyrus's independent image
It seems Cyrus is falling into the trap of celebrity teenage angst.
| November 24, 2013
Why going to ASU makes sense
Just don’t take me too seriously. That's not what ASU culture is about.
By Matthew Rich
| November 24, 2013
US Airways merger has unexpected origin
While US Airways rose to the occasion in their distress, American Airlines was the victim of a changing business landscape.
By Benjamin Murphy
| November 21, 2013
A national emphasis: Boo sex, bravo violence
It is entirely backward that people feel more comfortable witnessing violence and cruelty than sex.
| November 21, 2013
The trouble with 'selfies'
The emergence of the selfie has illustrated our culture's constant desire for attention.
By Sean McCauley
| November 21, 2013
Same-sex marriage: When ideology has real consequences
Human beings are denied the chance to love so that others can tout their commitment to “family values” and “traditions.”
By Rebecca Simpson
| November 20, 2013
JFK's legacy lives on in new century
In the 50 years since the Kennedy presidency, much has changed, but many things have stayed the same.
| November 20, 2013
Is downtown Phoenix really that ageist?
The plans for an age-restricted apartment complex goes against the ethos of an inclusive and eclectic downtown Phoenix.
| November 19, 2013