Opinion

Opinion: ASU can't blame college students for partying

College students will continue to party, and ASU can't do much to stop it.

By Sebastian Miscenich | September 11, 2020

Opinion: Partying during the COVID-19 pandemic is ableist

The parties within the ASU Community are dangerous to people with disabilities who live on and around campus.

By Haley Tenore | September 9, 2020

Opinion: Thank, not defund the ASU Police Department

Recent calls by the Undergraduate Student Government Tempe for the defunding of ASU PD are ungrateful, irresponsible and unsafe.

By Arjun Rondla | September 6, 2020

Opinion: CRU's support for Kenosha mass shooter is no different than supporting the police

Our country's violent, systemic racism takes the form of the police and armed white domestic terrorists alike.

By Alexia Isais | September 3, 2020

Opinion: Out-of-state students should register to vote in Arizona

Out-of-state students should make their vote count by registering in a swing state like Arizona.

By Valeria Rodriguez | September 1, 2020

Opinion: ASU shouldn't let the new Cold War hinder its relationship with China

ASU should maintain its connections with Chinese counterparts in academia and in industry.

By Sebastian Miscenich | September 1, 2020

Letter to the Editor: ASU’s return, branding itself a ‘Community of Care’ is an act of violence

"ASU must recognize and address its structures and practices that are uncaring, inequitable and unsustainable."

By Multicultural Solidarity Coalition | August 27, 2020

Opinion: Activism isn’t a trend

We can’t show support for causes simply to save face online.

By Lynette Hrabik | August 2, 2020

Opinion: COVID-19 conspiracy theories are dangerous

When conspiracy theories cloud our judgment, our decisions have serious consequences.

By Lynette Hrabik | July 30, 2020

Letter to the Editor: ASU must reconsider its deep ties with China

Arjun Rondla says ASU must reconsider its deep ties with China, enabling what he believes is a 'totalitarian regime.'

By Arjun Rondla | July 22, 2020

Opinion: Students don't read like they should — it's concerning

While basic reading skills are still widespread, fewer people are willing and able to grasp advanced texts.

By Sebastian Miscenich | July 16, 2020

Opinion: ASU should sever ties with Aramark

Students shouldn't be forced into supporting Aramark through our meal plans and dining options.

By Lynette Hrabik | July 13, 2020

Opinion: Say no to budget cuts to services, in our University and in our community

Students should oppose austerity and budget cuts both within our community and at our university.

By Sebastian Miscenich | July 13, 2020

Letter to the Editor: College Republican's statement highlights club’s hypocrisy

Cole Nichols says College Republican's statement supporting foreign students was 'nothing more than a performative stunt.'

By Cole Nichols | July 10, 2020

Letter to the Editor: Gov. Doug Ducey has no idea what he's doing

By David Howman | July 8, 2020

Letter to the Editor: ASU College Republicans stand with foreign students

Joe Pitts, the President of the College Republicans at ASU, calls on ICE to reconsider its new rule ordering international students to return to their country of origin.

By Joe Pitts | July 8, 2020

Opinion: There are no natural disasters

The term "natural disaster" is a misnomer because human action often amplifies the effect of natural hazards.

By Sebastian Miscenich | July 2, 2020

Opinion: ASU's police department should be abolished

Calls to defund police departments across the country should include ASU.

By Sebastian Miscenich | June 24, 2020

Opinion: Prioritize local politics

To address systemic racism and a broken criminal justice system, we should also focus on local solutions to better community outcomes.

By Lynette Hrabik | June 22, 2020

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Opinion: We should support alternative media

We should support the independent and alternative press.

By Sebastian Miscenich | June 18, 2020

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