Columns

Season of love or commercialism?

Putting a price tag on a meal with family and friends can be a little tricky. Good memories aren’t exactly up for sale. But, has the nostalgia of the holidays and family get-togethers fallen prey to unrealistic expectations?

By Isaiah McCoy | December 2, 2010

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Paul Krugman won’t put on a noble debate

Where’s that conscience of a liberal now?

By Brian Anderson | December 2, 2010

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Students need to make their voices heard

Arizona college students need to get up and protest for their right to a fair price tag for education. The rest of the world is doing it.

By Athena Salman | December 2, 2010

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Don’t write me off

Writing is a tough job, and involves all kinds of pitfalls and setbacks. This column looks at some of the issues that writers must face, and why they are worthy of our adulation for the pieces they churn out with regularity.

By Kartik Talamadupula | December 2, 2010

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Breaking down the individual mandate

The new health care law’s individual mandate is not only constitutional, but also logical and has been supported by both parties.

By Andrew Hedlund | December 1, 2010

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Following love leads to disappointment

Thinking about moving to another state with your significant other? Make sure you know the precautions to following someone.

By Lindsey Kupfer | December 1, 2010

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Hazardous hospitals are disturbingly common

A recent study suggests that hospital patients may be walking out with more problems than they came in with. This needs to change.

By Jessica Stone | December 1, 2010

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New regulations mean a healthier country

Passage of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act allows this country to see a healthier future.

By Andrew Hedlund | November 30, 2010

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Arizona needs to fund its ‘Gateways’

Dwindling budgets from the state and elsewhere are being felt by the Maricopa Community College system. Now is no time to turn our back on people who want to refine their skills or learn a new craft that can immediately serve the local population.

By Zachary Levin-Epstein | November 30, 2010

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Tiny spaces leave room for happiness

The economy has spoken; big houses lead to big financial problems; a smaller, child-sized residence may be the answer.

By Sarah Whitmire | November 30, 2010

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Mama grizzlies should stay in the wild

Mama grizzly continues to make a fool of her kind.

By Benjamin Negley | November 29, 2010

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Craigslist keeping the hungry happy

Advertisements on Craigslist.com over the holidays may be appealing us to reconsider the negative vibes and cynicism surrounding the inherently good, productive website.

By Daniel O'Connor | November 29, 2010

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Netflix and the new world

Netflix and other online video streaming companies make it too easy for society to be passive instead of active in its relationship with culture.

By Will Munsil | November 29, 2010

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Outside spending decimating the individual voices

Liberal groups have decided to embrace the Citizens United court decision and let outside groups spend relentlessly. This may be the only way to match the GOP but provides a dangerous course for our democracy.

By Andrew Hedlund | November 29, 2010

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Marriage she wrote: Why to fear the knot

Marriage is an abused institution that people traipse into without thinking the commitment through.

By Ben Karris | November 28, 2010

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Prop 107’s affirmative reaction

With the passing of Proposition 107, Arizona’s voters effectively placed a ban on affirmative action. It’s clear Arizonans are against any special privileges given to anyone, solely based on race.

By Sean McCauley | November 28, 2010

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AIDS needs your attention this year

Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day. Make an effort to get involved and promote awareness on and off campus. AIDS Awareness just as important this holiday season

By Shala Marks | November 28, 2010

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Leave standardized testing alone

China’s education system is evidence that focusing on standardization misses the larger picture.

By Daniel O'Connor | November 23, 2010

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Legal or illegal immigrant: A fair chance at higher education

Illegal immigrants’ fight for fair access to education continues.

By Zachary Levin-Epstein | November 23, 2010

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Building freeze sets foundation for peace

Negotiations between Israel and Palestine over a building freeze are a possible step toward peace and compromise.

By Benjamin Negley | November 23, 2010

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