Opinion

‘Big government’ is a big lie

The “big government” argument frequently employed by the conservative right loses its weight when it is constantly changing in definition and context.

By Daniel Mills | January 19, 2012

Arizona’s education policies oppress minorities

Censoring books pertinent to Mexican-American heritage and terminating ethnic-studies programs reinforces a system of oppression.

By Christine Truong | January 19, 2012

Things you might have done while Wikipedia was down

This week, Wikipedia and a number of other websites “went dark” in protest of SOPA. Here are some things that you may have been doing during the madness.

By Ashley Mentzer | January 19, 2012

Editorial: A ban on racial profiling

We are taking crucial steps toward an immigration plan that isn’t founded on legalized racism.

By Editorial Board | January 18, 2012

Fear, greed and insider trading

Seven hedge fund traders were charged Tuesday with making a $62 million profit from insider information. What does this say about the behavior of human beings, let alone the moral climate of Wall Street?

By William Hamilton | January 18, 2012

A world without money

While most of us spent the long weekend sleeping in, watching football or worrying about how a one-day-Wikipedia-less lifestyle would affect us, the Occupy movement was making its final preparations for its march on our nations capitol.

By Jonathan Fortner | January 18, 2012

Presidents' lives of luxury

The Kennedys, the Nixons, the Bushs; our presidential families have a knack for living lives of luxury. Are the Obamas any different? An observation of presidential spending on personal vacations, parties, clothing and celebrations.

By Olivia Brunacini | January 18, 2012

Editorial: Coachella gets nostalgic

A change of culture has given Coachella more of a national reach, attracting music lovers from all over the country.

By Editorial Board | January 17, 2012

Occupy protests spark debate over inequality

The Occupy protests draw attention to income inequality and high unemployment. What does this mean for policymakers?

By Savannah Thomas | January 17, 2012

Insensitive assignment raises uproar

Last week, third grade students at a Georgia elementary school brought home a controversial math assignment that upset parents and caused problems within the district.

By Arselia Gales | January 17, 2012

The conservative and libertarian divide

With the emergence of Ron Paul, R-Texas, the Republican Party suggests a shift away from traditional conservatism to libertarian conservatism.

By Sean McCauley | January 17, 2012

Editorial: SOPA, PIPA and the future of the Internet

In an age that moves at a speed measurable only in megabytes per second, SOPA could have profound changes to the way we educate our youth, obtain information and go about our daily lives.

By Editorial Board | January 16, 2012

Venture capitalists: 2 legit 2 quit

The ironically popular hipster subculture is becoming more mainstream, thanks to venture capitalists.

By William Hamilton | January 16, 2012

Bringing back the boy band

Whether you like them or not, boy bands are an essential part of popular culture. Pop music would simply not be the same without them.

By Raffy Ermac | January 16, 2012

Robbing students of an education

On Jan. 10, the Tucson Unified School District voted to terminate its ethnics studies program, facing penalties from the Arizona Department of Education.

By Emilie Eaton | January 16, 2012

Boos and Bravos: Jan. 13

Bravo to several football players being invited to All-Star games, but boo to a possibility of a bike ban on campus.

By Editorial Board | January 12, 2012

Abolish the Federal Communications Commission

The Federal Communications Commission has very little justification for being as powerful as it is. This agency is repugnant to our liberty, and students and media consumers nationwide should reject its authority.

By Carlos Alfaro | January 12, 2012

Letters: Jan. 13

In response to Danielle Grobmeier’s Jan. 12 article, “Human right’s activist lectures on Palestinian occupation.”

By Letters | January 12, 2012

Internet wrap-up: comedy edition

A look at some of the funniest stories making their way through cyberspace.

By Ashley Mentzer | January 12, 2012

Re-examining the rhetoric of the Republican Party

The religious rhetoric of the Republican Party may be subtle, but its implications are dangerous.

By Christine Truong | January 12, 2012

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