Opinion

ASU students deserve reliable notification of serious crimes

If we can be inundated with warnings of gas leaks and bee swarms, should we not be informed of the presence of a dangerous perpetrator of violence?

By Editorial Board | September 15, 2014

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The righteous anger toward Ted Cruz

Cruz is trying to use religion to score political points on the topic of Israel, and he doesn't know what he's talking about.

By Jordan Brunner | September 15, 2014

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Preset values restrain women from forming bands

Males have rowdy, risk-taking behavior reinforced by authority figures, while women are encouraged to follow the female paradigm of being respectful, demure, and rule-abiding. Everything about being in a band is disobeying societal norms.

By Ryan Santistevan | September 14, 2014

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People love free music, but don't force it on them

Does anyone remember buying the new U2 album? That’s because no one did.

By Aubrey Rumore | September 14, 2014

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News media's forgotten balance of opinion, fact

The quality of the news has dropped so drastically that it contains more opinions about the news than actual news.

By Zach Josephson | September 14, 2014

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The Apple Watch: a giant waste of money

While Apple's new smart watch is an interesting concept, the new device was over-hyped to the extreme

By Megan Janetsky | September 14, 2014

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Detroit offers a chance to rekindle the American Dream

What if you were to consider relocating to a city that, according to some economists, is scheduled for a comeback?

By Michelle Bryan | September 14, 2014

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Boos & Bravos: Sept. 12

Boo to Roger Goodell for misleading the nation, but bravo to thriving bipartisanship finding itself on an island.

By Editorial Board | September 12, 2014

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Gubernatorial debate offers voters a closer look at their polarized candidates

The debates allowed voters not only to gauge which issues matter most to their candidates, but also to observe how well the candidates understood their own intentions.

By Editorial Board | September 11, 2014

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Dress code policies shouldn't be geared toward shaming students

Students in high school don’t need to be pressured or harassed any more than they are on a daily basis, and they definitely don’t need to deal with that from their administration.

By William Ruof | September 11, 2014

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Looking for love in all the wrong places: how online dating is the new face of romance

The much slower, gentler pace of online relationships ensures that potential partners are focusing on the most important thing — each other.

By Harrison Finzel | September 11, 2014

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ASU fraternity life: An endangered tradition

I am not going to blame anyone for the changes taking place. But I will say that what is responsible for these changes is time and social evolution.

By Ryan Lynch | September 10, 2014

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Pursuit of Mike Brown's juvenile records shifts focus from important details to inappropriate prying

Perhaps the Post-Dispatch would have been better served to rearrange its wording to more accurately read, “The public has an interest in the details of Brown’s life.”

By Donnell Probst | September 10, 2014

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Raise what’s left of the Saltire: Scotland unprepared for referendum vote

Just because independence looks good on the menu doesn't mean it will taste as sweet as it sounds.

By Tom Blanton | September 10, 2014

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Do you want some fries with that canyon?

Fast food chains and hotels are planned to be built inside the Grand Canyon, and the monument is sure to take a troublesome hit.

By Desiree Pharias | September 9, 2014

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Corporations and activists band together to fight for a worthy cause

Net neutrality is an issue that's finally garnering some well-deserved attention, thanks to the efforts of major companies.

By Megan Janetsky | September 9, 2014

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Dear Putin: Ukraine will only hurt you in the long run

Putin, what is Ukraine to you? Here's what it is: A rational way to fight an irrational war.

By Jordan Brunner | September 9, 2014

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Despite hopeful progress, biking and pedestrian infrastructure does not adequately meet ASU's needs

With urban residents becoming more and more enthusiastic about reducing motor transportation, it seems that pedestrians will soon be gaining ground in these struggles.

By Editorial Board | September 8, 2014

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College grads deserve better real-world preparation

Universities need to help students showcase their skills, which cost them and arm and a leg to obtain, to employers through more than just limited workshops.

| September 8, 2014

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Comedy Central: The education millienials need

Innovative new ways of communicating current events are needed.

By Ryan Lynch | September 8, 2014

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