Opinion

In the case of photography, less is more

Just because you can take 1,000 photos per minute doesn't mean you should.

By Aubrey Rumore | August 25, 2014

There's more to life than "likes"

In a world that revolves around social media, it seems that people pretend to care more than they actually do.

By Alexis Gonzalez | August 25, 2014

"Shake It Off" critics need to walk it off

The negative reactions over Taylor Swift’s new single are more controversial than the actual song

By Megan Janetsky | August 25, 2014

Why 'LOL' and 'JK' should no longer be present on your profile

Your social media outlets could be saying more about your intelligence than you realize.

By Desiree Pharias | August 24, 2014

Poor racial relations in St. Louis suburbs have origin in "white flight"

As much of the country made efforts to move past segregation after the Civil Rights movement, St. Louis seemingly doubled its efforts to avoid integration.

By Donnell Probst | August 24, 2014

The romance of music is dead: How artificiality devastated art

It is almost as though you can see every nickel and dime being squeezed out of the artistry.

By Michelle Bryan | August 24, 2014

Nice guys (or girls) finish last? Absolutely

It’s so easy to be “nice,” but it’s a lot harder to make someone authentically laugh on a daily basis in casual conversation.

By Becca Smouse | August 24, 2014

How we can design Phoenix's Light Rail for the future

Phoenix needs a light rail system that will be used five days a week instead of a handful of days a year.

By Zach Josephson | August 24, 2014

Boos & Bravos: Aug. 22

Boo to Rick Perry and Eric Bledsoe, but bravo to 378 Florida Starbucks customers who paid it forward.

By Editorial Board | August 22, 2014

Neighborly respect starts with students

ASU students must rise to meet the communities surrounding the University, and the Welcome Back Walk was a great start.

By Editorial Board | August 21, 2014

Withdrawing will disgrace us—again

If those who want to withdraw from Afghanistan would like to see how their isolationist plan would turn out, I would ask them to look a little bit west of Afghanistan, to a country called Iraq.

By Jordan Brunner | August 21, 2014

ALS: Do it for the research or the likes?

Some people accuse the challenge of taking away from the purpose of raising awareness for the cause by having people get involved for the popularity on social media.

By Taylette Nunez | August 21, 2014

On the reaction to Robin Williams’ death: How denigrating his decision affects us all

Chastising and insulting the mindset of people who suffer from depression or have suicidal thoughts is not going to help them recover — the key is empathy.

By Harrison Finzel | August 21, 2014

Come back, Obama: The world needs you and so do I

I can't wait for Obama's return again so that everything in the world can go back to the way it was: perfect.

By William Ruof | August 20, 2014

ESPN's passionate love affair with Johnny Football

Blatant disregard for journalism and a passion for sensationalism are running rampant in Bristol.

By Ryan Clarke | August 20, 2014

Ferguson presents opportunity to mend relations between police, Black demographic

African Americans carry a historical resentment towards law enforcement, and Brown’s alleged actions preceding his death are merely a side effect of this distrust.

| August 20, 2014

An end to social media mourning

I do not mean any disrespect to those who choose to mourn publicly on social media, but I simply ask that you consider what your purpose for doing so is.

By Ryan Lynch | August 20, 2014

Are the arts making you crazy, or is the crazy making the art?

Let's view art as the healing process, not the bullet.

By Jessica Fletcher | August 20, 2014

Letter: Tempe's e-cigarette ban distracts from real crime issues

Letter to the editor: "The city that is well-known for its out of control 'loud party corridor' and notorious downtown has taken a 'Big Brother' and 'hang ‘em high' approach to e-cigarette use."

By Letters | August 13, 2014

Letter: City council candidate Lauren Kuby does much for Tempe

Letter to the editor: "I think you would be hard pressed to name a single person who has done more for the city of Tempe, and done so as a volunteer in their spare time."

By Letters | August 11, 2014

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