Opinion

CNN falls into MSNBC’s trap with Jeff Zucker’s presidency

Jeff Zucker's new job as CNN president should be troubling to all who care about the news.

By Colton Gavin | December 2, 2012

Letter: Israeli-Palestinian conflict reduced to one-line zingers

Letter to the editor: "The State Press has allowed itself to become the 'middle man’ for ravenous '#TeamPalestine' and '#TeamIsrael' (facetious hashtags included) advocates trying to “own” each other through letters to the editor."

By Letters | December 2, 2012

Artistic endeavors require responsibility

Art works must display some level of decorum, particularly if artists wish to be taken with any amount of merit.

By Jonathan Fortner | December 2, 2012

Boos & Bravos: Nov. 29

Boo to holiday movie remakes and Donald Trump. Bravo to "nogging," students ignoring the resident religious fanatic and recyclable bicycles.

By Editorial Board | November 29, 2012

Morality doesn’t have a calendar

Morality is a psychobiological balance that allows us to exhibit empathy.

By Alexandria Tippings | November 29, 2012

Tempe Marketplace fails urban design

Tempe Marketplace prides itself on being an interactive destination, but its features say nothing of sustainable urban design.

By Daniel Mills | November 29, 2012

Arizona teams mired in mediocrity

Fans must be proactive in dispelling Arizona sports mediocrity.

By Matthew Rich | November 29, 2012

Letters: Sun Devils for Israel misguided in search for peace

Letter to the editor: "I was appalled to hear that pro-Israel groups are raising money for the same military that is belligerently occupying an indigenous population, and killing with impunity, while receiving $3 billion a year in military aid from our tax dollars."

By Letters | November 29, 2012

Editorial: Orbiting mass transit

A proposed partnership between the city of Tempe and Valley Metro could save money and facilitate travel.

By Editorial Board | November 28, 2012

In the eye of the academic storm

The extended weekend gave students a taste of rest, and they’re finding it difficult to bounce back.

By Mary Richardson | November 28, 2012

American Waste: America’s refusal to go green

The U.S. government is lacking in the area of renewable energy by a wide margin.

By Shane Chergosky | November 28, 2012

Femininity not defined by marriage

Modern women know our femininity is not defined by where we mark our marriage status on tax forms.

By Kharli Mandeville | November 28, 2012

Letter: Atheist chimes in War on Christmas

In response to Colton Gavin’s Nov. 26 column, “What is the War on Christmas?”

By Letters | November 28, 2012

Editorial: Stepping back to ACHIEVE

The ACHIEVE Act, a conservative version of the DREAM Act, is immigration reform Republican leaders can be comfortable with.

By Editorial Board | November 27, 2012

Harry Potter still a force for pop culture

Columnist Savannah Thomas reflects on the ways “Harry Potter” influenced the “Twilight” series and pop culture.

By Savannah Thomas | November 27, 2012

Charlie Brown violates separation between church and state

A Charlie Brown play revitalizes the discussion surrounding religion in education.

By Carlos Alfaro | November 27, 2012

Political parties need optimism, hope

With everything that is wrong with modern American society, optimism and hope will hold us together.

By Sean McCauley | November 27, 2012

Editorial: An apathy for fees

Two dollars — that’s not asking too much, right? Well, what if you found out that every student pays $2 to fund the Arizona Students’ Association every semester?

By Editorial Board | November 26, 2012

Digital music intensifies starving artist’s struggle

The success of digital music contributes to a decrease in high-quality musicians

By Caleb Varoga | November 26, 2012

What is the War on Christmas?

The struggle between the religious and the secular comes to a head with the holiday season.

By Colton Gavin | November 26, 2012

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