Opinion

Medical marijuana has its own maladies

An ugly truth lies under the bureaucratic fear and political jargon surrounding Arizona’s newest urban legend — medical marijuana.

By Jake Adler | February 20, 2012

Rihanna’s ‘Birthday Cake’ remix a recipe for disaster

Rihanna is collaborating with Chris Brown on a remixed version of her song “Birthday Cake.” With backlash from both critics and fans alike, Rihanna’s participation in this project would be both a horrible and irrational decision.

By Raffy Ermac | February 20, 2012

The Facebook dilemma

After months with no active Facebook account, columnist Alesha Rimmelin caved in and got back on the social network. Was this decision made against her better judgment?

By Alesha Rimmelin | February 20, 2012

Editorial: A comparison of sorts

ASU isn't fat, it's husky.

By Editorial Board | February 19, 2012

Christianity not at risk - here, at least

U.S. politicians use the term “War on Christianity” to sway public opinion. This is despicable, especially considering real discrimination against Christians is occurring around the world.

By Emilie Eaton | February 19, 2012

Government is expensive

The key to economic growth is less taxation. Under a constitutional system, Americans would keep as much fruit of their labor as possible.

By Carlos Alfaro | February 19, 2012

The semantics of marriage

Civil marriages are civil unions, gay or straight.

By John Gaylord | February 19, 2012

Letter: Feb. 20

Our focus has been pulled away from one of the major issues that students should be concerned about: the state budget.

By Letters | February 19, 2012

Boos & Bravos: Feb. 17

Bravo to some healthier candy bars, but boo to the excessive use of memes spreading through ASU.

By Editorial Board | February 16, 2012

Letter: Feb. 17

In response to William Hamilton’s Feb. 15 column: “ASU salaries: inequitable and obscene.”

By Letters | February 16, 2012

Learning to love: English beginners need compassion, not prejudice

“Immigrants undergo a poignant identity crisis that is difficult for many Americans to understand.”

By Christine Truong | February 16, 2012

Tech tips to make life a tad easier

To simplify your life, all-things-Internet columnist Ashley Mentzer compiled some tech tips to help you find your flow.

By Ashley Mentzer | February 16, 2012

Our future in the form of a freeway

The proposed freeway on Loop 202 threatens Phoenix’s ability to become a city of the future.

By Daniel Mills | February 16, 2012

Editorial: Do you have a minute to spare?

We’re pawns in the game of advertisements, images, information, propaganda, political literature and petitions.

By Editorial Board | February 15, 2012

Citizen journalism: A leech on society, or under unfair fire?

A commentary on citizen journalism: what it can do for our country, what it has done for other nations, and how it has fallen under fire in today’s information-driven world.

By Dominic Valente | February 15, 2012

Republicans lack scientific understanding

Republicans are not usually big advocates for using scientific evidence that supports big ideas such as global warming and evolution. However, the Republican presidential candidates are taking it to a whole new extreme.

By Olivia Brunacini | February 15, 2012

Party on, Phoenix

A lot has been made of ASU’s “party school” image and rankings, along with the growing tourism to the area, but columnist Jonathan Fortner is not convinced. At least, not yet.

By Jonathan Fortner | February 15, 2012

Letter: Feb. 16

In response to William Hamilton’s Feb. 15 column, “ASU salaries: inequitable and obscene.”

By Letters | February 15, 2012

ASU salaries: inequitable and obscene

Administrators and some professors are making out well during a budget crisis.

By William Hamilton | February 14, 2012

Editorial: The fans who cried sellout

At what point does making a living from your craft, art or passion — getting paid to do what you love — become uncool?

By Editorial Board | February 14, 2012

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