Opinion

Introducing The State Press diversity council

The State Press established its first diversity council in August. 

By State Press Staff | November 23, 2020

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Opinion: Canceling fall break, possibly spring break, has more cons than pros

Canceling fall break has had a negative impact on the mental health of students while failing to contain the spread of COVID-19.

By Haley Tenore | November 16, 2020

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Opinion: STEM students aren't learning the soft skills they need after graduation

STEM graduates are missing out on key skills to help them succeed after graduation.

By Janelle Miguel | November 12, 2020

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Opinion: Language of Proposition 207 is about more than marijuana

There is something for everybody to oppose in Arizona's Proposition 207.

By Ryne Bolick | November 2, 2020

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Letter to the Editor: Why I intern for a US House candidate amid a pandemic

ASU freshman Nikhila Basana has spent her summer interning for Hiral Tipirneni, a candidate for the U.S. House, to fight for environmental and racial justice.

By Nikhila Basana | November 2, 2020

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Opinion: Closed captioning should be expected in lecture videos

The lack of closed captions in online courses is an example of the University's failure to innovate higher education during distanced learning.

By Janelle Miguel | November 2, 2020

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Letter from the Editors: Our response to boycott demands

The State Press leadership and diversity officer address the boycott demands and how our newsroom plans to move forward. 

By Andrew Howard , Adrienne Dunn , Joseph Perez and Farah Eltohamy | October 7, 2020

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Letter from the Diversity Officer: Existence is resistance

State Press Diversity Officer Farah Eltohamy discusses her position and the work of BIPOC journalists. 

By Farah Eltohamy | September 25, 2020

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Letter from the Editors: Concerning the removal of Alexia Isais

The State Press leadership addresses the removal of Alexia Isais from her position as an opinion columnist.

By Andrew Howard , Adrienne Dunn and Joseph Perez | September 18, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Opinion: Activism isn’t a trend

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

By Lynette Hrabik | August 2, 2020

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Opinion: COVID-19 conspiracy theories are dangerous

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

By Lynette Hrabik | July 30, 2020

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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

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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

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