Opinion

Ban helps non-smokers, despite ineffectiveness

Despite the lack of tangible implementation, ASU’s smoking ban will still yield benefits for smokers and non-smokers.

By Caleb Varoga | November 19, 2012

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Letter: Former columnist laments The State Press’s digital move

Letter to the editor: "As a former columnist for The State Press, I was sad to see last week’s editorial announcing the end of its daily print edition."

By Letters | November 19, 2012

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Editorial: Fired up … not

It would appear that the fireworks are a wasted attempt to include a city in an experience it could care less about.

By Editorial Board | November 18, 2012

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What about Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving has gotten a little off track.

By Jonathan Fortner | November 18, 2012

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Let’s talk about sex

Waiting to teach someone about sex when he or she is already sexually active is like throwing someone who has never seen a car in the front seat.

By Jacob Evans | November 18, 2012

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How the incumbent won the presidency

A brief look back on the election and what it means moving forward.

By Colton Gavin | November 18, 2012

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Letter: In anticipation of Christmas

Letter to the editor: "If we all truly understand the real meaning of Christmas, we can change things for the better."

By Letters | November 18, 2012

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Morality abandoned for progress, innovation

These changes we are witnessing in politics and culture today suggest the need for individuals who are willing to courageously defend the truth.

By Matthew Rich | November 15, 2012

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Provisional ballots raise concerns

A high number of uncounted provisional and absentee ballots are raising concerns of corruption.

By Daniel Mills | November 15, 2012

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I know why the pack rat sings

Cleaning your room can be a harrowing task, but it is an important way to clean out our memory banks.

By Alexandria Tippings | November 15, 2012

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Letter: Smoking ban email demeans students

Student opinion on ASU smoking ban email.

By Letters | November 15, 2012

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Editorial: The State Press in a digital age

Starting in Spring 2013, The State Press will be distributed weekly and delivered to 7,500 University dorms. We hope you welcome the future of journalism with us, with the “now” generation.

By Editorial Board | November 15, 2012

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Editorial: Energy in sleep, not cans

Instead of looking for ways to fit more sleep into our schedules, we are looking for ways to bypass the biological necessity of our R&R time.

By Editorial Board | November 14, 2012

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Letter: Marijuana: A discussion on morality

Letter to the editor: "The schizophrenic policies of the federal government with regards to marijuana have been nothing but an abject disaster."

By Letters | November 14, 2012

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Point: Republicans didn't lose because of immigration

The GOP doesn’t need to overhaul immigration to win the Hispanic vote.

By Sean McCauley | November 14, 2012

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Counterpoint: GOP’s failure to build coalition led to loss

The GOP should look at its own ranks to find the root causes of its electoral failure.

By Savannah Thomas | November 14, 2012

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Metal music’s concert etiquette

Shedding some misconceptions regarding metal music.

By Shane Chergosky | November 14, 2012

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Arpaio’s attempt at reconciliation futile

His acceptance interviews were just what we’ve come to expect from America’s toughest sheriff — a tone rife with mockery and arrogant flair, including a promise to run again in four years despite slowly declining approval.

By Kharli Mandeville | November 13, 2012

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Government unfit to solve fiscal cliff

Today’s fiscal cliff culminates in decades of government promises that are impossible to keep.

By Carlos Alfaro | November 13, 2012

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Marijuana laws set stage for constitutional showdown

The recent passing of Amendment 64 and Initiative 502 indicates the perpetuation of liberty in America.

By Jake Adler | November 13, 2012

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