Opinion

EDITORIAL: The good, the bad and the ugly: What we want in a student government president

Please vote on April 1 and 2 for the candidate that will best represent you. At this point in the process, send a message with your vote that you must be heard.

By Editorial Board | March 27, 2014

Phoenix's future is a tossup

In my mind, it is not Stanton's overly lofty explanations that make this plan unrealistic, but rather the politics of the state.

| March 26, 2014

US hypocrisy in face of Ukraine crisis

We either honor the same rules for everyone, or we live in a world devoid of them.

| March 26, 2014

Ask what student government can do for you

It's not enough to say you're being representative or transparent: You have to actually put that into practice.

By Savannah Thomas | March 26, 2014

Ukraine coverage forgone in favor of fluff

Two recent stories, the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 and the situation in Ukraine, have highlighted the absurd condition of the media.

By Jordan Bohannon | March 25, 2014

Twitter the least of Turkey's problems

By banning Twitter, the prime minister will probably have another revolution on his hands.

| March 25, 2014

McCaleb ticket tweets for Tempe student government presidential seat

Organization, thoughtful planning and social media expertise pull the McCaleb ticket to the front of the Tempe USG elections race.

| March 25, 2014

Inspirational videos are more than just cheesy productions

Because these videos are capturing reactions of ordinary Joes and lack a script, the emotions are raw and the stories relatable.

| March 25, 2014

Uncritical viral videos perpetrate unhelpful stereotypes

If we stop asking questions and thinking critically about these problems in media portrayal, then these videos ultimately accomplish nothing.

| March 25, 2014

Letter: "Trix are for kids and e-cigs are for adults"

Letter to the Editor: "Any day without radioactive polonium is a good day indeed."

By Letters | March 25, 2014

The sit-quiet regime

Teaching our children to speak when spoken to damages their ability to learn.

| March 24, 2014

Stop the whining: Women aren't victims in the film industry

We need to stop making women seem like the victim of everything.

| March 24, 2014

Westboro Baptist Church founder died, just like we all will one day

Fred Phelps might deserve to have thousands of protesters at his funeral and a gay pride parade galloping on his grave while Cher plays in the background.

| March 24, 2014

Is it ethical to 'out' members of Congress if they're anti-gay?

Coming out is a very personal process and nobody should be forced out of the closet. But what if they're an anti-gay congressperson?

| March 24, 2014

Dual enrollment credits make it possible to kick-start college careers

Many college students hoping to graduate find themselves having to stretch their stay to a fifth year, but with dual enrollment credits, high school seniors can have security knowing that they are entering college ahead of the game.

| March 24, 2014

STI, pregnancy tests give information when we need it most

The ease of access to STI and pregnancy tests allows more freedom for students.

| March 23, 2014

GOP at a crossroads in midterm elections

The GOP may need a GPS.

| March 23, 2014

Save Mickey from being euthanized

An innocent dog could die over a natural reaction.

| March 20, 2014

Don't call me bro: A guide to emailing your professors

I hold steady to the belief that it is better to come off as too stiff and formal than to appear too chummy.

| March 20, 2014

Boos & Bravos: March 20

Boo to the plea bargain offered to Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair. Sinclair faced numerous charges, including sexual assault and making death threats to a woman and her family, but will instead plead guilty to mistreating the woman and causing her emotional distress.

By Editorial Board | March 20, 2014

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