Opinion

Social media fuels dangerous drinking trend, lacking public responsibility

Belittling others because of their choice in behavior is the definition of bullying, a realization Facebook has yet to make.

| February 24, 2014

The problem with Ukrainian revolt

Yet, time and time again, we have seen blood spilled only to be answered with more blood.

| February 23, 2014

Don't forget to worry about climate change

John Kerry says climate change is a new weapon of mass destruction, and Newt Gingrich calls him crazy. Is Kerry crazy?

| February 23, 2014

Letter: 'War' on religion doesn't exist

Letter to the editor: "But my rights extend so far as they do not inhibit, diminish or suppress the rights of others."

By Letters | February 23, 2014

Legalized discrimination will affect more than LGBTQ community

But in no way should their actions and right to discriminate be protected by the law.

| February 23, 2014

Boos & Bravos: Feb. 20

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By Editorial Board | February 20, 2014

Stock photos expand views of women in media

Forty-four stock photos of empowering women can’t change the world alone, but maybe they can transform the way society still sees the female gender.

| February 20, 2014

Accepting homosexuality in every corner

Michael Sam’s announcement puts Americans on a great path towards the acceptance of homosexuality in every corner.

By Brooke Ramos | February 20, 2014

Feb. 18: The "Scourge" of Turkey

By Jordan Bohannon | February 20, 2014

A call for a new generation of Disney princesses

We need princesses with curves or boyish figures. We need princesses who assure children that it’s OK not to be perfect.

| February 19, 2014

Desexualized ta-tas mean loss of femininity

The thought of women attempting to desexualize their bodies to me is only doing one thing: losing femininity.

| February 19, 2014

Letter: Scrutiny of USG as a whole unwarranted

Letter to the Editor: "The decision to vote these bills down was not one person’s decision but the decision of a highly capable elected body."

By Letters | February 19, 2014

Letter: Rein in Obama's EPA

Letter to the Editor: "I urge Congress to pass this important bill so that the EPA will finally be forced to do what’s right."

By Letters | February 19, 2014

The rarely discussed downside to renewable energy

Why expecting too much too soon from renewable energy is dangerous.

| February 19, 2014

Student government management disaster spells doom for ASU students

USG's fumbling disrespects students and betrays the democratic process.

By Editorial Board | February 18, 2014

We need diverse résumés not career politicians in government

The Millennial generation will inhabit Congress one day, but will we be any different than our incompetent politicians now?

| February 18, 2014

Metalcore don't get no respect

In fact, if we are talking pure musicianship, metalcore boasts the best of any genre by an immense margin.

| February 18, 2014

'House of Cards' is not a reflection of American politics

"House of Cards" doesn't say anything new about American politics.

By Savannah Thomas | February 18, 2014

Prejudice is two-way street, sexism is not

Hurt feelings do not equate to “reverse sexism.”

By Savannah Thomas | February 18, 2014

Sexism: A two-way street

While not nearly as prevalent as misogyny, misandry sexism does occur, and it only adds to the problem.

| February 18, 2014

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