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On Sheriff Babeu: It is a gay thing

The sexual orientation of Sheriff Babeu does play a role in allegations of misconduct.

By Daniel Mills | March 1, 2012

An open letter to Rep. John Kavanagh

Columnist Christine Truong writes an open letter to Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, opposing House Bill 2675.

By Christine Truong | February 29, 2012

To boldly stay put

Columnist and self-proclaimed layman Jonathan Fortner explores the possibilities of a nation that boldly goes where we’ve gone before.

By Jonathan Fortner | February 29, 2012

Avoiding ASU’s expensive study abroad

ASU offers various study abroad programs, but if you’re like most students, prices are too steep. Thankfully, other study abroad options outside of ASU exist and are a fraction of the cost.

By Olivia Brunacini | February 29, 2012

ASU administrators: a passion for money

Some staff are getting handsome raises despite the pay freeze.

By William Hamilton | February 28, 2012

Walk Your Wheels campaign falls short

Undergraduate Student Government initiated the Walk Your Wheels campaign to find a happy medium between skateboarders, bicyclists and pedestrians on campus, but is it effective?

By Arselia Gales | February 28, 2012

A vote against students

Students don’t rely on federal student loan money just for kicks. Columnist Savannah Thomas makes a case against House Bill 2675.

By Savannah Thomas | February 28, 2012

Tune out: Time up for ‘American Idol’

“American Idol” recently made its way back to television sets for an eleventh season, posing the question to viewers around the nation: When is this all going to end?

By Raffy Ermac | February 27, 2012

Militia bill takes away from education

The Arizona legislature has proposed a bill that would fund a militia to patrol the border. The bill takes away from our education system and fails to address the problem of illegal immigration.

By Emilie Eaton | February 27, 2012

Obama re-election campaign sinks to new low

In a recent campaign video President Obama launched “African Americans For Obama,” an un-American, insolent, and blatantly idiotic political move.

By Sean McCauley | February 27, 2012

Lucky Strike Bowling Alley is a bar and bowling alley combo with private party rooms, a full menu, club-type lighting, swanky couches and chairs, and hip hop and rap music videos playing on huge screens above the lanes.

By Alesha Rimmelin | February 26, 2012

A case for voter abstinence

If you vote for "the lesser of two evils," don't you still end up with evil?

By Carlos Alfaro | February 26, 2012

What fiscal conservatives?

All four Republican presidential candidates have put forth bad debt-reduction strategies. Gingrich, Romney and Santorum would actually indebt us further.

By John Gaylord | February 26, 2012

A generation dependent on small talk

We are members of a socially awkward generation that doesn't know how to interact directly and meaningfully with other people.

By Christine Truong | February 23, 2012

Tucson revisited

Phoenix can learn a lot from Tucson’s tight-knit community.

By Daniel Mills | February 23, 2012

Accountability in the digital age

Many fans and casual observers expressed outrage, and media and news outlets can’t seem to get enough of the story.

By Ashley Mentzer | February 23, 2012

Only alternative to status quo

Choosing a candidate should take more than just listening to rhetoric. A strong core in the political philosophy of freedom for all individuals is the only alternative to the status quo.

By Carlos Alfaro | February 22, 2012

Monetary policy: hard as rocks

Republican candidates make some good points on bailouts

By William Hamilton | February 22, 2012

Presidential candidates and role of government

As the national election draws nearer, it is important to dissect what each candidate would do to the size and scope of the federal government, if elected.

By Sean McCauley | February 22, 2012

Why Rick Santorum should be president

As the presidential race comes to Arizona, Republicans are faced with a choice between former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum.

By Will Munsil | February 22, 2012

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