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How a prank call may lead to a Vladimir Putin and Elton John date

Celebrity activists should offer more nuanced views if they want to make a real impact.

By Cody Fitzpatrick | September 27, 2015

Period awareness — let’s make it a thing

Period Barbie finally helps to remove the negative stigma of menstruation.

By Grace Kim | September 24, 2015

Schools need to know where to draw the line

With counseling surrounding the death of loved ones and birth control being given without parents knowledge, schools need to know when is too much involvement.

By Spencer Hann | September 24, 2015

Pope Francis forces U.S. to recognize its failings

Pope Francis’s humanitarian values have exposed the lack thereof in American politics today.

By Connor Murphy | September 24, 2015

Colbert says ASU a 'degree mill,' but the Editorial Board thinks that's hooey

In not so shocking news, ASU has been scrutinized by the media once again. We've now heard it all from party school, or, as Stephen Colbert recently put it, a degree mill.

By Editorial Board | September 23, 2015

Medical school isn't rocket science

Since a young age, I have been told that medical school will be the hardest thing I do in my career. To my surprise, attending medical school will involve less compromise and work than I would have expected.

By Gabby Hirniese | September 23, 2015

You can't save the world and keep the U.S. safe at the same time, Obama

These 100,000 Syrian immigrants are not going to simply blend into our job markets, our laws, or our innovative and progressive society. However, here is what they will blend into, our welfare system.

By Alexis Berdine | September 23, 2015

Viola Davis sheds light on Hollywood's 'lack of opportunity'

More roles need to be available to women of color, and these roles should stray outside stereotypes.

By Yesenia Brewster | September 22, 2015

'Death to America' is nothing personal, Iranian President says

“Death to America" is a political statement, not a personal one.

By Harrison Finzel | September 22, 2015

This Sanders speech one small step for bipartisanship, one giant leap for his candidacy

Sanders just took a massive leap forward, not just for his campaign but for politics in general.

By Austen Bundy | September 22, 2015

Coach Jason Watson talks to his players during the match vs Washington State on Sunday, Oct. 19th, 2014, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe. The Sun Devils would rally from two sets down to beat the Cougars 3-2. (Photo by Daniel Kwon)

ASU volleyball’s turnaround is one to remember

In Jason Watson’s first four years, he was 55-75. Ain’t nobody got time for that. Except ASU volleyball had the patience with his early struggles.

By Justin Janssen | September 22, 2015

Why the world isn't ready for a female president

The world may not be ready for a female president but that's okay - because America is.

By Rayne Blumenthal | September 21, 2015

Flat tax for Uncle Sam really that simple

There has been a recent trend in the global economy.

By Noah Smith | September 21, 2015

U.S., Obama must show strength as we host Chinese president Xi Jinping

Future U.S. Chinese relations to be dictated by coming summit in the capital.

By Graham Paul | September 20, 2015

'The Lord of the Rings' reimagined as climate catastrophe — in GIFs

A planet in potential devastation—power dangles within reach and tantalizes humans to the point of valuing increased personal opulence over the livlihood of all.

By Rebecca Lydford | September 20, 2015