Opinion

Editorial: What we would do with $640 million

The State Press editorial board reveals what they would do with $640 million.

By Editorial Board | April 1, 2012

To catch them all: the thrill of Pokémon

Columnist Alesha Rimmelin comes to terms with a developing obsession with Pokémon and examines why it is so addicting to “catch em’ all.”

By Alesha Rimmelin | April 1, 2012

‘Color blindness’ is idealistic, not realistic

Being colorblind is not realistic. The real way to address racism is by recognizing and discussing racial differences.

By Emilie Eaton | April 1, 2012

Letter: April 2

Letter to the editor.

By Letters | April 1, 2012

Boos & Bravos: March 30

Bravo to ASU softball for sweeping rival UA, but boo a complete ban of smoking on community college campuses.

By Editorial Board | March 29, 2012

'The Hunger Games' tweets a new low

Columnist Ashley Mentzer comments on the aftermath of “The Hunger Games” movies and the social media users who have taken to the Internet to voice their opinions on the race and weight of cast members.

By Ashley Mentzer | March 29, 2012

Trying something new with literature

With the popularity of books like The Hunger Games and the Twilight series, Christine Truong invites readers onto the “slow-reading” movement, by reading for the language and ideas in books.

By Christine Truong | March 29, 2012

‘The Lorax’ as environmental propaganda

Dr. Seuss’s “The Lorax” is a new kind of light-hearted pro-environmental film

By Daniel Mills | March 29, 2012

Letters: March 30

In response to Sean McCauley's March 26 column, “Santorum, just drop out already” and William Hamilton’s March 26 column, “ASU salaries: divide and gender.”

By Letters | March 29, 2012

Stay-at-home dad isn’t a bad gig

As the job market continues to work its way out of a slump, many unemployed men have trouble with the idea of taking on the role of stay-at-home dad while their wife brings home the bacon.

By Jake Adler | March 28, 2012

Why The Hunger Games?

The appeal of The Hunger Games to our generation is curious. We identify with the young protagonists because at some level, we’ve been there.

By Will Munsil | March 28, 2012

Go green, go Jets

The New York Jets officially added (second-string) quarterback Tim Tebow to their roster Monday in the wake of the Denver Broncos signing prized stallion Peyton Manning.

By Jonathan Fortner | March 28, 2012

Editorial: It's time for a leadership change

A change in leadership will likely please the fan base and is exactly what ASU needed to do.

By Editorial Board | March 28, 2012

Editorial: The best and worst of spring break

Spring break photos are popping up, so what were some of the best and worst destinations?

By Editorial Board | March 27, 2012

Ticketmaster: inconvenient fees

Ticketmaster and LiveNation have become the nation’s leaders in ticket sales and concert promotion. It is hard to imagine trying to buy tickets for live shows without them. Is this a good thing?

By Raffy Ermac | March 27, 2012

Pink slime: the new mystery meat

Grocery stores and fast food restaurants are pulling ammonia-treated ground beef from shelves at the request of concerned consumers. This product, also known as “pink slime,” is considered safe for consumption, or is it?

By Arselia Gales | March 27, 2012

Reality, nostalgia and ‘Mad Men’

Why is “Mad Men” so successful?

By Savannah Thomas | March 27, 2012

Editorial: The future of the textbook

Kindles, eBooks, iPads and eReaders: This is the future of education.

By Editorial Board | March 26, 2012

ASU Salaries: divide and gender

Male professors on average earn $12,000 more than women at ASU.

By William Hamilton | March 26, 2012

Flaws of the correctional system

A recent lawsuit against the Arizona Department of Corrections highlights the numerous inadequacies of the prison system in our state.

By Emilie Eaton | March 26, 2012

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