Opinion

Stop trying to change on Facebook and your high school buddies will like you again

A recent survey found the reason behind being unfriended on Facebook.

By Chelsie Eacret | May 1, 2014

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Katy Perry's latest video inspires individuality in pop music

Katy Perry isn't trying to be someone she’s not, rather she’s exploring her own sense of self as she matures as an artist.

| April 30, 2014

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Is the US really a democracy?

A recent study conducted between Princeton and Northwestern universities concluded that the U.S. resembles an oligarchy more than a democracy.

| April 30, 2014

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The 'guns everywhere' law

While many supporters feel it upholds the rights granted in the Second Amendment, it seems that such a lenient gun law will promote a new culture of gun violence and safety hazards.

| April 30, 2014

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'Swatting' reveals troubling trend in society

Never before have humans been subject to the kind of stimulation we are subjected to today.

| April 30, 2014

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Take the initiative: Every day can be Earth Day

I urge you to continue to think about the way we treat our earth, long after Earth Day.

| April 29, 2014

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Why the War on Terror is undeserving of a monument

A monument legitimizing the War on Terror is a monument legitimizing terror itself.

| April 29, 2014

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Theater director's resignation poor mend to community's wound

These students were so focused on word choice they failed to appreciate the performance for its worth.

| April 29, 2014

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Letter: "Sorry for comparing you to Nazis"

Letter to the Editor: "If this is the general unspoken sentiment towards the bill, then it seems that Palestinian activism has been discredited in the eyes of Tempe USG."

By Letters | April 29, 2014

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Technology: The Millennial's cross to bear

To equate the terms “millennial” and “technology” and subsequently blame our tech-saturated culture on twenty-somethings is equivalent to blaming World War II on the Baby Boomers.

By Jordan Bohannon | April 28, 2014

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Rape isn't a joke and is certainly not a Total Frat Move

The implied social norms of Greek Life: misogyny, hazing and heteronormativity, encourage rape culture to thrive.

| April 28, 2014

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College offers a chance for twins to be themselves

As hard as it was to break off into different worlds, things are better this way.

| April 27, 2014

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Free and open Internet standing at death's door

Why net neutrality is on the verge of eradication.

| April 26, 2014

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To the left, to the left: Ginsburg remains Supreme Court's finest mind

I'm actually now convinced that Beyoncé's hit song "Irreplaceable" is about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

By Savannah Thomas | April 24, 2014

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Banning leggings: Sexism exists in middle school

I’m sure there are far more important issues than female students wearing leggings.

| April 24, 2014

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Boos & Bravos: April 24

Boo to the death of Gabriel García Márquez on April 17. The Nobel prize winner left an indelible mark on world literature that will be dearly missed. Boo to Netflix raising online streaming prices by $1 or $2 per month for new customers after reporting increases in members and net profit.

By Editorial Board | April 24, 2014

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Gay Jeans show lack of thoughtfulness in Betabrand's marketing

Why exactly these jeans needed to be labeled as "gay" is still unclear.

By Jordan Bohannon | April 24, 2014

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Crow talks past, future for ASU in spring meeting

From Title IX to sexual misconduct, Crow gave his views on a range of topics relevant to ASU students.

By Editorial Board | April 24, 2014

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Limes falling out of the limelight

Valley bars and restaurants are facing a lack of zest on their menus this summer season because of a shortage in limes.

| April 23, 2014

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Record Store Day needs to re-evaluate importance of major labels

On the record: The possibility of smaller labels being priced out of the holiday that these labels worked so hard to establish is just absurd.

By Jordan Bohannon | April 23, 2014

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