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Pakistan should stay out of Yemen

Pakistan’s support of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan proves it would not be in our interests to let the country start playing around in Yemen.

By Jordan Brunner | April 9, 2015

McCain is officially running for reelection and he's as dominant as ever

There has been a lot of debate recently about whether Sen. John McCain will seek re-election, but he's finally announced his candidacy, and he's primed to win again.

By Zach Josephson | April 9, 2015

It's about time: My response to South Carolina's charging of Michael Slager

It’s a routine traffic stop – a Mercedes-Benz with a broken taillight. It quickly turns deadly.

By Jordan Brunner | April 8, 2015

Con-federate license plate hate

If people want to keep the Confederate Battle Flag and celebrate its history, they need to own it.

By Harrison Finzel | April 8, 2015

Baseball’s Back: My 12-Step Program to Rescue the Diamondbacks

The Diamondbacks are addicted to losing, but this fool-proof plan could save the franchise.

By Connor Murphy | April 7, 2015

Antidepressant commercials make me depressed

Even though there has been a lot of progress in the mental health world, representations of depression are still terribly inaccurate.

By Alec Grafil | April 7, 2015

Corporations now calling the shots

While it’s nice to see companies throwing weight behind certain issues when individual people feel like they’re too small, it could set a dangerous precedent.

By Derrik Rochwalik | April 7, 2015

If you don't love Rand Paul, you don't love freedom.

Rand Paul, professional liberty lover, is on the all freedom diet

By Harper Neidig | April 7, 2015

Feminism provides body positivity for everyone

Promoting body positivity for both genders would revolutionize the nature of acceptance in our society, especially for younger generations who learn from their highly social environments.

By Sydney Maki | April 6, 2015

Green economy could help countries, companies become sustainable

While moving to a green economy is not an instant fix to global warming because it would be a gradual process not without risks and costs, the benefits of such a system would both help combat increasing climate change and lead to economic growth.

By Noah Smith | April 6, 2015

Airstrikes in Tikrit are (technically) illegal

The airstrikes against ISIS targets in Tikrit, Iraq are probably illegal due to the President not having a new AUMF that is ISIS specific. But maybe it doesn't matter.

By Jordan Brunner | April 2, 2015

Indiana, but only if you're a guy

Indiana will soon be a present-day Sodom and Gomorrah, under fiery criticism of its RFRA.

By Harrison Finzel | April 2, 2015

Cosmopolitan and hypocrisy: the inseperable duo

It’s amazing how scrupulous Cosmopolitan thinks pregnant women should be for the sake of their child, when they are one of the most outspoken pro-choice magazines circulating the U.S.

By Joan Lebeau | April 1, 2015

New Diamondback menu additions exciting, less than healthy

The Arizona Diamondbacks have announced a series of exciting new food offerings for this season, but they should considering adding some options that appeal to a healthier crowd.

By Zach Josephson | April 1, 2015

Education should be a national priority, not a state burden

The problem in the U.S. clearly lies in the decentralized nature in which we fund education. Shifting the burden of school funding from state and local communities to the federal government would create a more equitable – and probably more effective – education system.

By Harper Neidig | March 31, 2015

Spotlight: What are Taylor Allex's odds of advancing in NCAA regional?

Of the three ASU gymnasts heading to regionals, junior Taylor Allex has the best shot at advancing into the NCAA individual championship meet. Allex qualified in all-around, with fellow junior Allie Salas also making it in all-around, but only as an alternate.

By Justin Janssen | March 31, 2015

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