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Fiery attitudes in DC turn hearts cold

Fiery partisan attitudes are giving no one respite. Fifty years ago, politicians and lobbyists could often set aside their hard feelings once outside of the congressional chambers – a much different atmosphere than the contentious manners of today.

By Catherine Smith | March 22, 2010

Considering a simple complexity

Humans naturally seek simplicity. By making simple choices, and sticking to them, we eliminate complexity in our lives and are more in tune with our natural tendencies.

By Alex Petrusek | March 22, 2010

Tuition protest faltered, ignored real culprits

A rowdy student protest that ended up at ASU President Michael Crow’s office door does not address the problem of tuition hikes and the ever-dwindling college student’s bank fund.

By Andrew Hedlund | March 11, 2010

Sending Post Office away would be troubling for US

The Post Office is reporting a record deficit of $7 billion this fiscal year. Many have called for the Post Office to be privatized, but prices would sky rocket and service would decrease.

By Max Feldhake | March 11, 2010

Cause of Nigerian conflict still in question

Last week, violence struck Nigeria again. Hundreds of people were slaughtered, and it opened the door for questions about the reasons behind the ongoing conflict between Nigeria’s major ethnic groups.

By Austin Yost | March 11, 2010

Student, MDA collaboration puts education in action

An entertainment industries course with Kevin Sandler at ASU recently paired up with the Muscular Dystrophy Association to update its brand image.

By Megan Mattox | March 11, 2010

Programs exacerbate poverty trap

Government and social programs meant to help people in poverty often times do more harm than good. Is it better to remain in poverty?

By Benjamin Morin | March 11, 2010

A case for guns on campus

Open carry laws serve as a way for people to defend themselves when the civilization contract fails. It is relevant even on college campuses.

By Cullen Wheatley | March 11, 2010

Ad-ding it all up

Advertising is a multi-billion dollar industry in the United States, and innovative companies take into account the psychology of their target audience. What happens to consumer choice?

By Osman Salim | March 11, 2010

POINT: Terrorists need to be tried fully

Capital punishment may be a touchy subject, but 9/11 terrorists should be tried in America and the death penalty should be pursued.

By Dante Graves | March 9, 2010

Counter: Laws must be applied equally

The death penalty is a contentious topic universally. Terrorism must be treated on par with every other crime when applying laws governing capital punishment.

By Kartik Talamadupula | March 9, 2010

Justice system lost in GPS

Rapist William French claimed a second victim after tearing off his GPS tracking device that the courts irresponsibly put on him after he broke his parole.

By Brian Anderson | March 8, 2010

Bribing students out of high school

Lawmakers in Idaho who have proposed a system to pay students for graduating high school early are taking away from memorable high school experiences.

By Monique Zatcoff | March 8, 2010

Facebook: Going public sucks out sincerity

The Delphic Oracle mantra of today would be “show thyself” instead of the Greek truism “know thyself.”

By Catherine Smith | March 8, 2010

The graduating senior’s lament

Applying for graduation at Arizona State University is a simple process: you press some buttons, fill out a survey and pay $50. But for what to many students is a monumental accomplishment, this impersonal, automated system leaves something to be desired.

By Zach Fowle | March 8, 2010

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