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Defending women, not cultural sensitivity

In light of a senior Iranian cleric’s comments regarding women and their impacts on earthquakes, I argue that we should defend women instead of respecting unfounded claims in the name of cultural sensitivity.

By Becky Rubenstrunk | May 2, 2010

Misguided generosity

Recent speed bumps encountered by the polio eradication effort spearheaded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation provides insight into other global health issues.

By Kristen Kelley | April 29, 2010

Bills, polls and Obama show Arizona not ‘purple’

Forty-five percent of Arizona voted for Barack Obama to be president ... Now, more than two-thirds of Arizonans are supporting, depending who you ask, a very conservative, racist or unconstitutional immigration measure.

By Dustin Volz | April 29, 2010

What’s creating quakes?

After an Iranian cleric made a comment about women’s dress causing earthquakes, student Jennifer McCreight had her own thing to say. She started a “Boobquake” as a joke to disprove the accusations.

By Megan Mattox | April 29, 2010

Professors’ political partisanship part of reality

University professors have the ability to shape our minds however they like and to fill us with the knowledge of the world or their own personal biases. Are we in good hands?

By Hal Cohen | April 29, 2010

Homeopathy awareness ineffective

You may be asking yourself, "What is homeopathy?" Well, allow me to expand on the details regarding this natural wonder of garbage medicine.

By Noah Lewkowitz | April 28, 2010

‘Birther’ bill caters to conspiracy, wastes money

The Arizona House passed a bill that would require presidential candidates to submit a birth certificate for the 2012 election. People who believe President Barack Obama was not born in the U.S. can count this is a victory, but the rest of us can count it as a waste of time and money.

By Austin Yost | April 28, 2010

Bean swastika protest at Capitol a call to action

Monday morning the state capital awoke to find refried bean swastikas on the Senate and House. This protest should only be the beginning. It should be a call to action.

By Norman Shamas | April 28, 2010

Breaking down the myths, gift of giving is powerful

Students must realize that giving back to those less fortunate than themselves is something that must be pursued at all times, and that donations need not necessarily be monetary. Finding a cause to help out is just a click away.

By Kartik Talamadupula | April 27, 2010

Marriage, commitment: Are they going out of style?

Divorce has become the latest trend. With over half of all marriages in the U.S. failing, is the concept of holy matrimony even possible anymore?

By Shala Marks | April 27, 2010

POINT: Trading freedom for dubious security

SB 1070, which recently passed in Arizona, is a bad law and a threat to civil rights.

By John Gaylord | April 27, 2010

COUNTER: Protecting borders key to keeping AZ safe

SB1070 is Arizona’s new measure to keep tabs on illegal immigration. Called “racist" on one side of the spectrum, it is championed by those who believe in secure borders.

By Brian Anderson | April 27, 2010

Bill would benefit individuals, democracy

Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission lifted a ban on corporate campaign spending. We have a chance to correct that.

By Andrew Hedlund | April 26, 2010

ASU should find some fun in ‘Flunk Day’ tradition

Other colleges invest in their students’ quality of life — why can’t ASU?

By Zach Fowle | April 26, 2010

The small role of post-graduates in a large world

Don’t fear the post-graduation questions ... we’re all small fish in a big, big pond.

By Alex Petrusek | April 26, 2010

Greeks and Romans: dead, but immortal

Just as the Greek and Roman classics were imperative for the founding fathers, so they are unsurpassable to us, as well.

By Catherine Smith | April 26, 2010

Dishing about dining

ASU’s dining options are great, but could be even better next year. Student government leaders can work with Aramark for more M&G options, Barrett’s dining hall could be more accessible and there could be more breakfast burritos. Mmmm ... breakfast burritos.

By Jack Fitzpatrick | April 25, 2010

Climate bill cannot wait for immigration reform

Arizona’s recent actions have created debate about immigration reform in Washington, debate that will postpone the introduction of a new climate bill. Energy reform is essential to ensuring the health of the planet, without which immigration or health reform mean nothing.

By Nicole Gilbert | April 25, 2010

Finding our way to space

With economic and political pressure coming to bear on NASA, and President Obama seeking a new way forward in space, is the age of exploration ending? Is space even necessary?

By Will Munsil | April 25, 2010

‘South Park’ should be valued, not threatened

The creators of South Park recently received death threats by religious extremists for depicting Mohammed in a cartoon. Comedy Central censored the episode but the creators stood by their show.

By Becky Rubenstrunk | April 25, 2010

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