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Ariz. should follow California’s headway in marijuana reform

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger should be commended for his movement on California’s marijuana reform, but criticized for his motives.

By Dan Garry | October 4, 2010

Self-confidence as defense

Women are given mixed messages about how to defend themselves. Confidence is one of the best assets, and maybe there should be a focus on creating confident women, rather than women that can elbow an assailant’s pressure points.

By Anna Bethancourt | October 4, 2010

The need for educator reform

The American public education system is broken, and only through progressive reforms and a cultural shift in teacher preparation can it be mended.

By Benjamin Negley | October 4, 2010

Stowe’s America

The story of Reid Stowe’s incredible voyage is a reminder of the American spirit of adventure — a spirit that may not be as strong as it once was.

By Will Munsil | October 4, 2010

Travel alert half-heartedly warns of terrorism abroad

The recent travel alert of terrorism abroad should be taken with a grain of salt.

By Ben Karris | October 3, 2010

Practicing practical social networking is important ‘skill’

Social networking may not be a “skill,” but if choosing to use this resource wisely is only common sense, then perhaps common sense is what more young adults need to practice.

By Jessica Stone | October 3, 2010

Tag team for education

Community college students and the three state universities have come together to bolster the Arizona Students’ Association and provide a much-needed voice for education.

By Brittany Morris | October 3, 2010

Republicans saying more than 'no'

With their takeover of the House looming, Republican leaders are finally doing more than simply opposing Obama’s every move.

By Will Munsil | September 30, 2010

Blacklisting freedom

It is illogical for the Senate to even be considering the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act.

By Andrew Waterhouse | September 30, 2010

Getting your piece of the American pie

Tough economic times have transformed societal values. A false sense of success is bringing people to pursue a fiscal fallacy at the expense of others.

By Shala Marks | September 30, 2010

Breaking away from summer break

The achievement gap widens as students across America sit on their living room floors during the hot summer months and watch “SpongeBob SquarePants” reruns while guzzling Freeze Pops.

By Dustin Volz | September 29, 2010

Taking flight

Travel opens doors. Whether you want to go abroad or stay in town, there are more options for seeing things today than before.

By Isaiah McCoy | September 29, 2010

Status change

A recent study suggests that Facebook can provoke jealousy in relationships. Maybe if we stop stalking our significant others, or grow up, we’d all get along a little better.

By Lindsey Kupfer | September 29, 2010

Mexican newspaper takes stand against drug cartels

A Mexican newspaper wrote an editorial to leaders of two major drug cartels that allegedly killed a young photography intern from the paper.

By Sarah Whitmire | September 29, 2010

I now pronounce you church and state

The debate on gay marriage is a conflict not meant for government involvement. It is a societal debate and therefore shall be solely debated by society.

By Brian Anderson | September 28, 2010

Atheism on trial

Can science alone answer the Big Question?

By Oday Shahin | September 28, 2010

Prosecutorial power is alive and ill

Recent news continues to underscore problems with the public justice system on both local and federal levels.

By Daniel O'Connor | September 28, 2010

Jump on the ‘ban’ wagon

The Montana GOP thinks it can randomly eliminate things it doesn’t like in society, like being gay. This is one writer’s own list of ridiculous bans.

By Emilie Eaton | September 28, 2010

It takes two to boost Iran’s public image

Until Mahmoud Ahmadinejad learns to control his word-vomit, Iran’s capitol, Tehran, will remain unrecognized as a westernized gem in a political cesspool.

By Benjamin Negley | September 27, 2010

Primitive lives in an advanced world

A group in the Washington, D.C., area is helping participants learn primitive, indigenous skills.

By Abbey Murrell | September 27, 2010

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