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Society isn't all white, so why is our kids' literature?

I want my sister to be able to pick up a book from the library and read about characters that look like her. I want her to know that she can be bold and brave and clever and funny and kind and true-to-herself and still be a woman of color.

By Noelle Lilley | October 27, 2015

A life of leisure now socially acceptable

Ambition is needed to keep the world spinning, but as the hard workers die off, and the attitude towards work changes, leisure becomes the favorable lifestyle.

By Gabby Hirniese | October 27, 2015

'Uncle Walter' deserves a postage stamp, and that's the way it should be

It’s been over 34 years since Cronkite’s final broadcast and over six since his passing; it’s about time the most trusted man in America and the father of ASU’s journalism school get his own commemorative stamp.

By Austen Bundy | October 27, 2015

Recent Tempe ordinance creates fines of up to $500 for repeat offenses of using electronics while driving. (Photo illustration)

Tempe outlawed cell phone use while driving, but drive us crazy

Don't read this on your mobile phone and drive at the same time. Keep your eyes on the road!

By Editorial Board | October 26, 2015

Why women should be handy in the kitchen

Women should be handy in the kitchen, yes, but not to feed her husband. But, women get hungry, too.

By Rayne Blumenthal | October 26, 2015

In GIFs, State Press Staff hits the books at these 12 study spots

We decided to compile this list of study spots where you can hit the books and get back on track.

By State Press Staff | October 25, 2015

Buzzfeed's 'TASTY' recipe videos changing the way we absorb media

If you have visited Facebook in the past month, I guarantee you’ve accidentally been entranced by a recipe becoming reality.

By Sydney Maki | October 25, 2015

(Screenshot Sesame Workshop/Marybeth Nelson)

We can all learn a thing or two about autism from Elmo

I never thought I would say this in such a public way, but here it goes — I have an autism spectrum disorder. I’m usually not very open about it because most people don’t even know what that means, let alone understand what people who have autism actually go through.

By Cody Fitzpatrick | October 25, 2015

Gift of 'racist' fruit basket costs high schoolers their futures

This is a perfect example of over exaggerated political correctness and how school officials are so worried about negative accusations that they are willing to ruin lives if that means that they can keep the peace.

By Alexis Berdine | October 22, 2015

Ruth Wilson Gilmore gives a keynote lecture during Ethnic Studies Week in 2012.

What to do about the racist in your classroom

Maybe, one day, nobody will say “This might be racist, but...”

By Peter Northfelt | October 22, 2015

Two of America's pastimes, baseball and presidential campaigns, run parallel

The 2015 Major League Baseball playoffs bear a strange resemblance to the 2016 presidential primary campaigns.

By Connor Murphy | October 22, 2015

ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business will offer 120 full-ride scholarships to its M.B.A. program beginning in the fall 2016 semester.

Other degree programs need to follow W. P. Carey's new M.B.A. scholarship program

Notoriously prestigious and highly acclaimed, W.P. Carey School of Business has some of the best and brightest, but now, the school is looking to open its doors in hopes of a more diverse attendance.

By Editorial Board | October 21, 2015

Martin Shkreli doesn't deserve our attention

It’s time to ignore the poor little rich boy, now that he’s gotten his "just desserts" with Bernie Sanders donating his campaign contribution to a clinic that specializes in patients with HIV and AIDS.

By Maureen Van Dobben | October 21, 2015

Hey Kanye, thanks for teasing us!

Kanye West dropped some new music, he's just generating hype for the anticipation of his new album.

By Adonis Dees | October 21, 2015

Beware your next Uber driver, a complete stranger

While I am not typically a huge proponent of government intervention within businesses, Uber’s background-check discrepancies can be blamed for several incidences of assault on passengers, and stricter regulation of drivers is Uber’s only potential saving grace.

By Kendra Penningroth | October 20, 2015