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Superman welcomes the British invasion

British actor Henry Cavill will be playing the next Superman. Though Superman is an American hero, there is the chance that a Brit will portray him well.

By David Sydiongco | February 3, 2011

Pull the plug on cyber security law

The Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act couldn’t come at a worse time.

By Tanner Greene | February 3, 2011

Education for the country

In the State of the Union address, education and respect for teachers were among the plans to boost our nation’s stance in this competitive era. Maybe more respect means a bigger paycheck.

By Kailin Biggerstaff | February 3, 2011

The dangers behind emotional abuse

Emotional abuse can cause severe health problems. How do you know when you are being psychologically abused?

By Lindsey Kupfer | February 2, 2011

A 'Rosa Parks moment' for education

Kelley Williams-Bolar has become a martyr for millions of families who are suffering from failing schools, whether society can use her as a pivot is still left to be seen.

By Zachary Levin-Epstein | February 2, 2011

ASU’s Project Humanities takes off

ASU moves toward a brighter, more educated future with the Project Humanities initiative.

By Isabelle Novak | February 2, 2011

Herb Yazzie, chief justice of the Navajo Nation Supreme Court, gave a great speech last week at ASU. More than anything, it was a reminder that Native Americans are still finding their place in America.

By John Gaylord | February 2, 2011

‘Birther bill’ waste of time and resources

Lawmakers are proposing a “birther bill” that would require presidential candidates provide a long-form birth certificate to remain on the ballot in the state of Arizona. Instead, lawmakers should be directing their resources and time on the more serious matters that face the state of Arizona.

By Emilie Eaton | February 1, 2011

Discrimination in the classroom

House Bill 2171 unlawfully calls for the number of undocumented youths in every Arizona public school district. The bill suggests migrant students are contributing to the state’s financial debt, provoking the ever-popular anti-immigrant agenda.

By Justine Garcia | February 1, 2011

In defense of language

In the world of language shaped by Shakespeare and Wilde, MTV-style discourse permeates, diminishing our ability to speak with substance.

By Sohail Bayot | February 1, 2011

A nonexistent unity

Calls for political unanimity undermine honest understanding of differences.

By Alex Gregory | February 1, 2011

Arizona’s lack of priorities

Arizona lawmakers would rather focus on immigration than the more imminent and pressing issues that face citizens, like high taxes from a large budget deficit.

By Brittany Morris | January 31, 2011

The Betrayal: funding prisons over education

When the Arizona Board of Regents increases tuition in response to budget cuts, they are making students fund the state’s misguided priorities.

By Athena Salman | January 31, 2011

Reconsidering border threats

A book celebrating suicide bombers was found in the Arizonan desert on Thursday. This event should revitalize discourse on border security and give cause for a reevaluation of current efforts.

By Daniel O'Connor | January 31, 2011

An opportunity to win a generation

An opportunity has risen that — if taken — will influence the elections for a generation. It all depends on which party takes advantage of it.

By Will Munsil | January 31, 2011

Digital downloads, the death of quality in music

Digital downloads and instantly available music are active assailants in the destruction of artistic standards of the music industry.

By Ben Karris | January 30, 2011

US education fails to meet its own standards

Most U.S. students are not proficient in science. Students and teachers will have to make fundamental changes if they are to keep up with the rest of the world.

By Julianna Roberts | January 30, 2011

Letter to the Editor: Jan. 31

Readers respond to The State Press at letters.editor@asu.edu.

By Letters | January 30, 2011

‘Fair,’ ‘balanced’ and ‘forward-leaning’

In the midst of demonizing rhetoric, an immense cultural divide and an ever-expanding economic rift, we have grown accustomed to accepting media with very low standards of journalism.

By Sohail Bayot | January 30, 2011

Republicans make surprising move in defense of 2nd Amendment

Despite the recent tragedy in Tucson, Arizona Republicans are eyeing a new law that would allow students with permits to legally carry concealed weapons on college campuses.

By Sean McCauley | January 30, 2011

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