Opinion

Opinion: ASU must continue to protect trans students from Trump's agenda

As the president's compact attempts to target transgender students, the University needs to remain steadfast.

By Meadow Harriss | November 4, 2025

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Opinion: I thought psychology wasn't STEM, the experts changed my mind

An analysis of whether psychology deserves its place in STEM, through conversations with students and professors. 

By MJ Martinez | November 3, 2025

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Opinion: Concerts are a place for connection, not your bad manners

 As a lover of concerts, community and connection are what make live music so special.

By Jazlyn Gonzales | October 29, 2025

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Opinion: Share the good dining halls with the rest of us

Non-Tempe campus students want access to fancy dining halls too! 

By Grace Lawrence | October 8, 2025

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Opinion: ASU just observed AI Day — but who is celebrating?

As the University cheers on AI in higher education, two Barrett professors urge colleagues and administration to take a more cautious approach.

By Alex Trimble Young and Michael Ostling | September 17, 2025

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Opinion: I'm putting my textbooks back on the shelf

College is already expensive and textbook prices aren't helping alleviate the financial burden of ASU. 

By Allison Lillestol | September 10, 2025

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Insight: AI risks the humanity behind the pen

Students talk about the risks and fears of rendering authorship to artificial intelligence. 

By MJ Martinez | September 9, 2025

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Review: Sabrina Carpenter's 'Man's Best Friend' is all bark and no bite

With such a rapid turnover, comparisons to "Short n' Sweet" hurt the album's popularity among fans. 

By Jazlyn Gonzales | September 3, 2025

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Opinion: Pride 2025 is a call to action amid growing political backlash

As Pride Month enters political uncertainty, the LGBTQ+ community and its allies must emphasize its history. 

By James Howell | June 22, 2025

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Letter to the editor: Why Pitchfork Pantry needs more support

This firsthand account explains why Pitchfork Pantry is an important resource for students and requires further support from the University. 

By Colette Webb | June 18, 2025

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Opinion: How to pull your family members out of the information rabbit hole

Relationships can be ruined due to friends or family members falling down the extreme partisan rabbit hole. We researched how to pull them out.

By Niall Rosenberg | May 8, 2025

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The ultimate fashion guide for 2025 festival season

Mainstage looks only: Your guide to festival fits that will upstage the headliners.

By Tiffany Hutcheson | April 21, 2025

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Opinion: Bobby Hurley has done great work for ASU, but it's time to look for another coach

ASU's Bobby Hurley should stay with the program and exercise his recruiting talents instead of coaching.

By Sam Troester | March 24, 2025

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Opinion: Stop making fun of other majors

Students often make jokes about other majors, perpetuating the idea that some students are more valuable than others.

By Pippa Fung | March 19, 2025

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Opinion: It's time to take the 'non' out of 'nonchalance'

Not caring has become the norm, and it's time to stop. 

By Sam Troester | March 6, 2025

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Opinion: Bring back library etiquette ... or I'm going to get angry

Hear ye, hear ye! I am at my limit with these loud libraries.

By George Headley | March 5, 2025

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State of the Oscars: The State Press' resident film buffs predict 2025 Academy Award winners

"The Brutalist," "Anora" and more headline the 2025 Academy Awards.

By Jack McCarthy , Natalia Jarrett and Andrew Dirst | March 2, 2025

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Opinion: Devil's Advocate closing down is emblematic of a larger shift in ASU's culture

The closing of an ASU institution signals a corporate takeover in a college town. 

By Sam Troester | February 20, 2025

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Opinion: Post-election, censorship on TikTok is worse than ever

TikTok is steadily increasing censorship, causing harm to the political sphere and increasing polarization.

By Eleri Mosier | February 20, 2025

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Review: 'One of Them Days' is a fun, classic throwback to '90s buddy movies

The 2025 comedy about two girl best friends who unseriously deal with a very serious task.

By Gokul Achaththekoot | January 22, 2025

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