Opinion

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

Boos & Bravos: Aug. 1

Bravo to not being back in school yet, but boo to buying textbooks.

By Editorial Board | August 1, 2014

A farewell to print

For this one week, we'd like to take a moment to pay homage to the legacy of the print newspaper.

By Editorial Board | July 31, 2014

Letter: Tempe council candidates Foreman, Papke, Kuby did their homework

Letter to the editor: "The next election will tell if Tempe voters are content with the “status quo” or if they see a need for change."

By Letters | July 30, 2014

Click me!

What one newspaper's transition to digital says about the changing content in news today.

| July 30, 2014

via Warwick Rowers twitter (@naked_rowers)

Sex sells, for charity this time

It's not the charity that's the selling point, and that's the problem.

By Micaela Rodriguez | July 30, 2014

Dear NFL: Stop condoning domestic violence

The NFL extended its middle finger to women everywhere: Using drugs is unacceptable, but abusing you is OK.

| July 30, 2014

Letter: Police officer's personality doesn't matter

Letter to the editor: "As a cop himself, Bill Richardson should understand that a cop is judged quickly and harshly by the public (rightly or not), based on a single act."

By Letters | July 29, 2014

Boos & Bravos: July 25

Bravo to Marvel's female Thor, but boo to continued violence in Gaza.

By Editorial Board | July 25, 2014

A love note to franchise models and salary caps

Unless there are some changes made in the structure of professional soccer in Europe, I think I'll stick with basketball.

| July 25, 2014

Letter: Sharing passion for American football

Letter to the editor: I realized I could share my passion for football with international students.

By Letters | July 24, 2014

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