Opinion

Editorial: New trend in cosmetology raises eyebrows

Would you be willing to risk the hygienic standard of the services you receive in order to say, trim up that unibrow?

By Editorial Board | January 25, 2012

An opportunity to make headway

Debate over the economic and environmental costs and benefits of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline reveal that a major shift toward sustainability is in the best interest for the country’s long-term goals of stability and prosperity.

By Jennifer Gunther | January 25, 2012

Why morals still matter

Something about public office should still inspire the best of us to serve. Public office is more than just a job — it’s about trust.

By Will Munsil | January 25, 2012

Where have all the good songs gone?

Where are the thought-provoking, emotionally resonating lyrics? Where’s the talent? And the most shocking question: Where are the instruments?

By Jake Adler | January 25, 2012

Letter: Jan. 26

In response Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza’s Jan. 25 article, “Downtown Arts Expo attracts very few students.”

By Letters | January 25, 2012

Editorial: A hope for action

Despite any party affiliations or preconceived political notions and agendas, we’re all looking for answers.

By Editorial Board | January 24, 2012

Congratulations! It’s an… infant?

Sugar, spice and everything nice: that’s what little girls are made of. Or are they? A British couple purposely veiled the gender of their son Sasha in an attempt to protect him from gender stereotypes.

By Arselia Gales | January 24, 2012

Republican candidates vie for day in the sun, nomination

As the Republican primary race heats up, what can we conclude about each of the remaining candidates?

By Savannah Thomas | January 24, 2012

Benefit corporations: a love affair

Benefit corporations unite shareholder interest with social awareness.

By William Hamilton | January 24, 2012

Fighting ignorant views of Islam

Geert Wilders, a right-wing politician from the Netherlands and leader of the Party for Freedom, characterizes Islam as dangerous threat, when in reality, it isn’t.

By Emilie Eaton | January 23, 2012

Editorial: A quieter neighborhood

If your home falls within the boundaries of the Quiet Zone, you can rest assured knowing that these noises will at the very least, be reduced.

By Editorial Board | January 23, 2012

Realities behind the coming State of the Union address

It’s almost time for President Obama’s third State of the Union address, and this time he better nail it.

By Sean McCauley | January 23, 2012

Confessions of a super-fan

Celebrity obsessions make life just a little bit more interesting, especially for the fans who brazenly and frequently indulge in literally everything to do with their favorite stars.

By Raffy Ermac | January 23, 2012

Letters: Jan. 24

Excerpt: (In response to Alejandrina Franco’s Jan. 23 letter to the editor, “An opportunity.”)

By Letters | January 23, 2012

Editorial: Gabrielle Giffords remains an inspiration

Take all the time you need to recover, Gabby, and like the ever-inviting and welcoming Arizona sunset, we can’t wait to have you back.

By Editorial Board | January 22, 2012

Overexposed: Sex on the brain

Before we can even make a conscious decision to seek it out, it’s slapping us in the face. Studies show that of our most basic instincts — sex, sleep and eating — sex occupies our thoughts more than the others.

By Alesha Rimmelin | January 22, 2012

World without money is world of bread lines

A short lesson in history and economics shows that claims like "distribution of wealth will make us equal", or "business owners are merely people who cut the checks," are not just inaccurate but fatal for economic progress and the advancement of mankind.

By Carlos Alfaro | January 22, 2012