Opinion

Creative writing requirements would enhance journalism education

With all the mundane news reporting within journalism, a creative writing course could be just what we need to create more intriguing articles.

By Desiree Pharias | October 16, 2014

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ASU needs to increase visibility of gender- neutral restrooms

Using public and gender-specific bathrooms can be both intimidating and dangerous for member of the trans* community.

By Kaelyn Polick-Kirkpatrick | October 15, 2014

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Arizona's lack of fall causes lack of culture

Arizona misses out on the best season of the year: fall, a season rich enough to say it has its own culture.

By Aubrey Rumore | October 15, 2014

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YouTube is more than just viral videos

In the past decade YouTube has grown from a home of blurry home videos and into a legitimate business platform and should be viewed as such.

By Megan Janetsky | October 15, 2014

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Arizona students, cast a vote for education this midterm election

Students enrolled in state universities should understand how elections affect them.

| October 14, 2014

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Gluten-free fad comes at high price

It has become increasingly difficult for those who are necessarily gluten-free to ensure their needs are being treated with the urgency they deserve.

By Donnell Probst | October 14, 2014

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What MLK-era police chief Laurie Pritchett taught the Chinese government

Do nothing drastic, and a protest will eventually die.

By Jordan Brunner | October 14, 2014

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Boos and Bravos: Oct. 10

Boo to Adrian Peterson for making a bad situation worse, but bravo to Paula Patton for knowing when to say enough is enough.

By Editorial Board | October 10, 2014

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Coming Out Week went mostly unnoticed — that's a problem

Maybe we won’t get to that high of a bar next year, but it is important that we make a push toward progress in this week of celebration.

By Editorial Board | October 9, 2014

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Clay is achin' for Republican support

Wavering in one’s integrity is never a path toward political victory—fighting the good fight with all you can, is.

By Harrison Finzel | October 9, 2014

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Texas's House Bill 2 is women's worst nightmare

At what point will women get to make this extremely personal decision without the overreaching meddling of a government predominately run by males?

By William Ruof | October 9, 2014

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Ebola-infected dog was the victim of a double standard

I understand the risk of the dog spreading the virus, but why was there such an urgency to kill the dog?

By Ryan Lynch | October 9, 2014

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Man Up and WOW Factor! perpetuate sexism and rape culture

Together, Man Up and WOW Factor! are part of the problem.

By Kaelyn Polick-Kirkpatrick | October 8, 2014

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Preschoolers should not be CrossFit's growing demographic

CrossFit's growing demographic is preschoolers who will eventually grow up to be adults that are solely focused on their physical appearance.

By Aubrey Rumore | October 8, 2014

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Move gen-eds online for student convenience

The only classes students should be required to attend are ones that pertain to their major or desired career field. The rest should be online and self-paced.

By Ryan Clarke | October 7, 2014

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The sneaky sabotage of emotional cheating

Emotional cheating could be more detrimental to your relationship than any physical act you could commit.

By Desiree Pharias | October 7, 2014

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Criminal teachers cast dark shadow on education system

As if monthly fire drills and earthquake tests weren't enough, students are asked to tack on another worry: the concern of getting hit on by a teacher.

By Becca Smouse | October 7, 2014

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Cronkite Award for Excellence should honor diverse mediums in journalism

The leaders in journalism of the past decade have innovated through an incredibly wide variety of mediums.

By Editorial Board | October 6, 2014

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COUNTERPOINT: Afghan government poised for failure

The futile attempts of the U.S. to prop up yet another chaotic Middle Eastern government.

By Andrew Booth | October 6, 2014

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Inferno needs representation from all campuses

Camping out in Tempe is simply not a viable option for West, Polytechnic, and downtown Phoenix students.

By Ryan Santistevan | October 6, 2014

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