Opinion

Education beyond confines of paper and a pencil

Who is Neil deGrasse Tyson, and why is he so awesome?

By Ashley Mentzer | March 15, 2012

Wild West mentality a road to nowhere

Like the Sonoran desert that eliminates species that are unable to adapt to the extreme climate, Arizona‘s legislators rid the state of cultural invaders through a similar climate — one of extreme politics.

By Christine Truong | March 15, 2012

Editorial: A welcome ride

The bus strike has shown just how valuable public transportation has become in the Valley.

By Editorial Board | March 14, 2012

Some words of wisdom

For those who are not gainfully employed or dropouts of the educational system, spring break is but days away. Having seen and experienced both the good and the bad that life has to offer, columnist Jonathan Fortner imparts some words of wisdom.

By Jonathan Fortner | March 14, 2012

An ode to spring

Spring reminds us why where we live is beautiful and unique.

By Daniel Mills | March 14, 2012

Reproductive regulation: vengeful politics

With politicians trying to regulate the reproductive health of women, female policy makers are finally firing back. However, is this response fair, or is it just a case of revenge?

By Olivia Brunacini | March 14, 2012

Editorial: A sense of community

From students’ perspectives, the less distractions, the better.

By Editorial Board | March 13, 2012

Letter: March 14

In response to William Hamilton’s March 13 column, “Defining plagiarism.”

By Letters | March 13, 2012

It all comes down to Romney

With Romney leading in polls, and with the country conceding that this nation is not better off with Obama, it’s time Democrats embrace pragmatism, not ideology.

By Sean McCauley | March 13, 2012

A recipe for disaster

Last month a family was kicked off a JetBlue flight because their child would not sit in their seat. Who’s at fault, the airline or the family?

By Arselia Gales | March 13, 2012

Keeping up an appearance of relevance

After the KONY 2012 video was released last week, the new craze became critiquing the newfound wave of social activism. Skeptics asked: Why didn’t people care before they saw the video

By Savannah Thomas | March 13, 2012

Welfare and selfishness

The modern industrialized world is in danger of being terminated by public debt. A case for why we need selfishness now more than ever.

By Carlos Alfaro | March 12, 2012

Academic integrity: bring on the future

Is plagiarism valid in the 21st century?

By William Hamilton | March 12, 2012

Editorial: Manning mania understandable, but annoying

The speculation as to where Peyton Manning will wind up has reached near-unbearable levels.

By Editorial Board | March 12, 2012

How 4chan ruined language

As Internet slang invades the common vernacular, columnist and English major Alesha Rimmelin wonders: what might we lose?

By Alesha Rimmelin | March 12, 2012

Letters to the editor: March 13

In response to Sean McCauley’s March 6 column “A case against anarchism.”

By Letters | March 12, 2012

Editorial: Does he deserve an erection?

Men should be supporting the use of birth control and contraceptives, not the limitation of it.

By Editorial Board | March 11, 2012

Paperback to big screen

How many books-turned-movies is it going to take before people realize that Hollywood has no more original ideas?

By Raffy Ermac | March 11, 2012

Know your opponent

Obama is a capable executive with controversial policies. The GOP is on a losing track.

By John Gaylord | March 11, 2012

Titillating humor, but at a cost

A University of Calgary student won a student life election after hanging campaign posters above urinals that read “Great d-ck bro.” Instead, she should have placed more value on the issues of the student body.

By Emilie Eaton | March 11, 2012

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