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Bioenergy is simply unrealistic

The major switch to biofuels would only increase environmental problems rather than fix them.

By Noah Smith | March 2, 2015

Netanyahu's speech threatens Israeli influence in the U.S.

The Israeli Prime Minister's upcoming speech to Congress may disrupt the bipartisan support Israel has relied on for decades.

By Harper Neidig | March 1, 2015

Shailene Woodley wants you to have more sex

Shailene Woodley said in an interview with ELLE that abstinence doesn't work, but she needed to dive deeper into the issue.

By Desiree Pharias | March 1, 2015

It's worth dishing out the dolla dolla bills for Disney, y'all

$100 for admission to Disneyland may seem crazy, but when you put it into perspective it really isn't that bad.

By Kayla Chan | February 26, 2015

A joint effort: legalize it!

Here are four other states that are hot on the heels of Alaska after the legalization of recreational marijuana in moose country.

By Harrison Finzel | February 25, 2015

Woes of net neutrality

One of the quickest ways to prohibit productivity and creativity is to tie it up in a noose of government red tape.

By Derrik Rochwalik | February 25, 2015

Douglas & Ducey: The greatest threat to Arizona public education

The recent spat between Diane Douglas and Doug Ducey epitomizes the flaws with the argument against Common Core educational standards.

By Connor Murphy | February 24, 2015

Giuliani: so 2000 and late

Rudy Giuliani's recent remarks reveal more about his relevance than they do about his politics.

By Alec Grafil | February 24, 2015

Republicans threaten purpose of higher education

Gov. Doug Ducey’s attempt to cut public funding to a university system that lost more than any other during the recession is incompatible with the goals and values here at ASU.

By Harper Neidig | February 24, 2015

Firearms not a solution for sexual assault

Using sexual assault prevention as a vehicle to allow guns on campus is ridiculous. If sexual assault is going to be brought up in Legislature, let it be alongside a plan to stop it completely.

By Sydney Maki | February 23, 2015

Greece needs to say 'Goodbye, Eurozone!'

There is no doubt that leaving the Eurozone will be both difficult and devastating, but it is necessary.

By Noah Smith | February 23, 2015

New Year, but no new you

Why we always fall short on our New Year's resolutions and why we should get back to that excitement.

By Yesenia Brewster | February 23, 2015

Let's put the word 'whore' to bed

Amber Rose and Khloé Kardashian need to be adults and stop calling each other names, for the sake of women everywhere.

By Allie Bice | February 22, 2015

The Congressional Republican majority is struggling

Despite John Boehner's promise after the midterm elections, the new Republican majority in Congress is failing to put forth or pass important legislation.

By Zach Josephson | February 19, 2015

Sharing is caring: Obama's new cyber security executive order

Recent cyber crime and cyber attacks have led to an executive order by President Barack Obama ordering information sharing. Here's why that's a good thing.

By Jordan Brunner | February 19, 2015