Opinion

Body modification in the professional world

Columnist Ashley Mentzer describes the process of getting her septum pierced and the social taboos that go along with it.

By Ashley Mentzer | April 19, 2012

Point/Counterpoint: Grab a tube

Tubing down the Salt River is a distinctively Arizonan pastime, so grab a tube and hit the water.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | April 19, 2012

Editorial: Summitt among last of collegiate coaching legends

Regardless of the reasons, the lack of loyalty and longevity in today’s world of collegiate sports is alarming.

By Editorial Board | April 18, 2012

Milling over the details

No matter what happens to the historic site, letting the potential of adaptively reusing the Hayden flour mill to create a dynamic sense of place would be better than letting the structure continue to stand behind a fence.

By Jennifer Gunther | April 18, 2012

Greenwashing Earth Day

While Earth Day is a well-meaning gesture, it doesn’t tackle real issues of environmentalism

By Daniel Mills | April 18, 2012

The truth in satire

The Millennial generation responds to satire rather than seriousness.

By Savannah Thomas | April 18, 2012

Letters: April 19

In response to Maria Thompson’s April 17 article “Disney on Ice enchants, elicits happy memories.”

By Letters | April 18, 2012

Editorial: Arizona land is your land, my land

Let’s preserve the Wild West, starting with the wildlife.

By Editorial Board | April 17, 2012

‘Public good’ a tool for tyranny

Collectivism has given those who see themselves as more knowledgeable, educated or moral a tool to bring the rest into submission. Columnist Carlos Alfaro discusses how collectivism relates to "public good."

By Carlos Alfaro | April 17, 2012

Graduates: drink up

What to do after graduation in a bleak job market.

By William Hamilton | April 17, 2012

It’s a hard-knock life for the privileged college student

With finals upon us, stress levels and student complaints are on the rise. But are students’ whiny attitudes just that — whiny?

By Olivia Brunacini | April 17, 2012

Editorial: A legend in life and death

In a provocative and sentimental glory, rapper Tupac Shakur — who has been dead for 15 years — graced the crowds of the Coachella Festival Sunday with a celestial and digital performance.

By Editorial Board | April 16, 2012

Letters: April 17

Holocaust Remembrance Day is April 19, and students can join Sun Devils for Israel and STAND in ensuring we never forget the atrocities of the Holocaust.

By Letters | April 16, 2012

Letter from the Editorial Board

The State Press Editorial Board apologizes for an error in Monday's story, “ABOR nominee receives mixed reactions” and is working to ensure it will never happen again.

By Editorial Board | April 16, 2012

A tough decision to make

Making the decision to graduate a semester early can either be the easiest or hardest decision you’ll make in your college career. When given the opportunity to graduate early, should you take it?

By Arselia Gales | April 16, 2012