Columns

Created sick, commanded to be sound

In a vote of 8 to 1, the Supreme Court upheld the secular tradition of freedom of speech, giving the religious zealots to in turn denigrate its sanctity.

By Sohail Bayot | March 6, 2011

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The social media combo breaker

Gamers across the nation have united against criticism that games incite violence and aggressive behavior.

By David Sydiongco | March 3, 2011

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Grade-A failure?

Society puts pressure on students to get good grades, but it is important to actually learn the material rather than complete the work for points.

By Kailin Biggerstaff | March 3, 2011

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Nail corporate tax dodgers

Closing corporate tax loopholes will help reduce the national debt and also be fairer to American taxpayers.

By Tanner Greene | March 3, 2011

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Windows shut, blinds closed

The drinking age and drug prohibition are ruining community. ASU should petition on behalf of students for the removal of these laws.

By Brian Anderson | March 3, 2011

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Arizonans and the machinery of death

Arizona has taken a key role in the international death penalty debate. We have a responsibility not to take the issue lightly.

By John Gaylord | March 2, 2011

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Our roots are bizarre

Should we really be surprised by all the crazy laws the state Legislature is passing? What if some of the urban legends about stupid laws in Arizona are true?

By Ben Karris | March 2, 2011

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Breaking up is hard to do

Breaking up is hard to do, especially in college. With all your schoolwork, the last thing you need is to spilt from a relationship. There are ways to help cope with the break.

By Lindsey Kupfer | March 2, 2011

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Stressing innovation and the fundamentals

America’s schools fail again on an international assessment, but let’s not panic too quickly.

By Zachary Levin-Epstein | March 2, 2011

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The price of convenience

Unhealthy eating has become as epidemic, as processed foods grow in quantity and decrease price.

By Isabelle Novak | March 1, 2011

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Not lending a helping hand

Who profits from student debt?

By Athena Salman | March 1, 2011

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All those opposed, banned

: Activists that oppose legislation are being banned from public buildings after peacefully protesting.

By Justine Garcia | March 1, 2011

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The benefits of guns on campus

“Gun-free zones” embolden criminals and provide a false sense of security. We’re better off as an armed student body than as sitting ducks.

By David Colthart | March 1, 2011

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Ready for Republican responsibility

Republican legislators have proposed funding a $5 million anti-smuggling unit instead of funding transplants for nearly 100 Arizonans. Legislators should employ simple solutions to fund both efforts.

By Emilie Eaton | February 28, 2011

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Inadvertent terrorism

Unintentionally, the mass media plays right into terrorists’ plans.

By Alex Gregory | February 28, 2011

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Stanford v. inventors

A current Supreme Court case, Stanford v. Roche, may fundamentally alter the way business is conducted at universities.

By Daniel O'Connor | February 28, 2011

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Roberts: the Republican to beat

Chief Justice John Roberts just may be the man to beat in 2012 should he choose to run against President Barack Obama.

By Will Munsil | February 28, 2011

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Making the human, rather than machine, obsolete

A forecast of the job market for young adults on an international scale.

By Brittany Morris | February 27, 2011

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Financial overlords, partisan politics and the working class

The uprisings and protests abroad and at home have made us realize we must re-examine our political system.

By Sohail Bayot | February 27, 2011

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R riting sux

Texting is detrimental to the development of students’ understanding of the English language.

By Julianna Roberts | February 27, 2011

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