Opinion

A change in what it means to be conservative

We need politicians who are independent thinkers and are able to assess the present situation.

Plastic does not always make perfect

Many participants underestimate how serious undergoing plastic surgery can be at a young age.

McCain, other politicians ignite controversy rather than problem solve

There appears to be a trend, at least in the last decade or so of politicians forcing their 'issues' into absolutely everything.

Letters to the Editor: June 27

In response to Mary Richardson’s June 13 column “Do you know if those are your underpants?” (Editor’s note: This was written before Antony Weiner’s resignation) Thank you for a thoughtful and evenhanded discussion of the Weiner incident.  I was a huge admirer of the congressman, who seemed always to be fighting for things that are important to me, but now I have decidedly mixed feelings about the whole thing.  If he had just said, "I was incredibly stupid, I hope people will forgive me," in the first place, I think most people would have done so.  He wasn't one of those who boast of their virtue, after all.  The running scared and lying, though, is less than admirable.  Apparently most of his constituents are not troubled enough to want him to resign, in any event.  If he is pressured into a complete resignation (as opposed to a "leave of absence") the Democratic party may have permanently lost a powerful voice they can ill do without. Carol Masser Reader

June 20: Debt

Letter to the editor: June 20

In response to Chelsea Brown’s May 31 column “Camping fools his followers once again.” Harold Camping sounds like he plagiarized Jehovah’s Witnesses. Jehovah Witnesses are a spin-off of the second Adventist which all came from the Millerite Movement. Yes, the “great disappointment” of Oct.

American English is continually on the run

Americans usage of the word ‘run’ provides insight to how they view their experience and their world.

Editorial: The freshman experience

Students want to live in Tempe because they got to live with thousands of other students going through the same experience.

Communication isn’t changing for the better

With the invention of text messaging, email and social networking, the social aspect of our generation is quite different.

Arizona needs to change its approach to sex education

Arizona has to reform its antiquated stance on sex education and save itself a ton of money.

Industry delays cancer report while government complies

The willingness of industry to put their bottom lines ahead of people's safety is absolutely reprehensible.

June 13: Evil Ump

Editorial: Avoidable fire

Over 430,000 acres have been burned. Greer has lost 22 homes and the Wallow Fire is currently only 6 percent contained.

Do you know if those are your underpants?

Perhaps this is a lesson to all those in the midst of a sexual scandal — when in doubt, “no comment” is fully appropriate (and sincere). Simple can be sophisticated, too.

Are professors pulling their weight in the tuition battle?

There are alternatives to raising tuition. College does not have to cost an arm and a leg.

Mixed priorities: where the infamous are rewarded

The reasoning behind this extreme and unjust imbalance between the incomes of the rich and famous and the diligent average Joes is simple.

Letter to the editor: June 13

In response to Blair Reese’s May 31 letter to the editor, “God is Good.” Blair, Just a quick response.

Romney remains best shot for GOP in 2012

In this economic climate, jobs take precedence over all else, and Romney is acutely aware of this fact.

High fashion: silly or sanctifying?

What has most deterred me in the past from accepting fashion as art is the overlapping nature of its culture and commerce.

Editorial: Be vocal

Having over 60,000 students at one university provides quite the open forum for debate and public discourse.