Opinion
A 'Rosa Parks moment' for education
Kelley Williams-Bolar has become a martyr for millions of families who are suffering from failing schools, whether society can use her as a pivot is still left to be seen.
By Zachary Levin-Epstein
| February 2, 2011
ASU’s Project Humanities takes off
ASU moves toward a brighter, more educated future with the Project Humanities initiative.
By Isabelle Novak
| February 2, 2011
What makes a nation?
Herb Yazzie, chief justice of the Navajo Nation Supreme Court, gave a great speech last week at ASU. More than anything, it was a reminder that Native Americans are still finding their place in America.
By John Gaylord
| February 2, 2011
Editorial: USG's moment
Just because none of us hold a seat in the Legislature doesn’t mean we are powerless. If we present a unified front, it will be hard to ignore the students in this state.
By Editorial Board
| February 1, 2011
‘Birther bill’ waste of time and resources
Lawmakers are proposing a “birther bill” that would require presidential candidates provide a long-form birth certificate to remain on the ballot in the state of Arizona. Instead, lawmakers should be directing their resources and time on the more serious matters that face the state of Arizona.
By Emilie Eaton
| February 1, 2011
Discrimination in the classroom
House Bill 2171 unlawfully calls for the number of undocumented youths in every Arizona public school district. The bill suggests migrant students are contributing to the state’s financial debt, provoking the ever-popular anti-immigrant agenda.
By Justine Garcia
| February 1, 2011
Letter to the Editor: Feb. 2
I am writing in reference to the protest held at the corner of Mill and University on Monday afternoon. I would like to point out the apparent hypocrisy of the demonstration.
By Letters
| February 1, 2011
Devil Dish: Feb. 2
Ladies: Yes, all guys like sports. But that doesn’t mean they all want to watch them with you.
By Tyler Emerick
| February 1, 2011
In defense of language
In the world of language shaped by Shakespeare and Wilde, MTV-style discourse permeates, diminishing our ability to speak with substance.
By Sohail Bayot
| February 1, 2011
A nonexistent unity
Calls for political unanimity undermine honest understanding of differences.
By Alex Gregory
| February 1, 2011
Editorial: Gun flaws
We aren’t suggesting that the state Legislature ban guns. Rather we are asking that our state be more responsible about firearms.
By Editorial Board
| January 31, 2011
NFL Lockout: Dealing with whiny players
Players are compensated, on average, better than 99 percent of the rest of income earners in the country.
By Nick Ruland
| January 31, 2011
Arizona’s lack of priorities
Arizona lawmakers would rather focus on immigration than the more imminent and pressing issues that face citizens, like high taxes from a large budget deficit.
By Brittany Morris
| January 31, 2011
NFL Lockout: Athletes risk not worth result
The NFL is a moneymaking machine. It takes a player, absorbs its nutrients and sends it on its little, concussion-filled way.
By Nathan Meacham
| January 31, 2011
Devil Dish: Feb. 1
In the week before the Super Bowl, I can’t stand sports coverage.
By Elijah Grasser
| January 31, 2011
The Betrayal: funding prisons over education
When the Arizona Board of Regents increases tuition in response to budget cuts, they are making students fund the state’s misguided priorities.
By Athena Salman
| January 31, 2011
Reconsidering border threats
A book celebrating suicide bombers was found in the Arizonan desert on Thursday. This event should revitalize discourse on border security and give cause for a reevaluation of current efforts.
By Daniel O'Connor
| January 31, 2011
An opportunity to win a generation
An opportunity has risen that — if taken — will influence the elections for a generation. It all depends on which party takes advantage of it.
By Will Munsil
| January 31, 2011
Editorial: Sound of silence
As President Hosni Mubarak clings desperately to his 30-year reign, the steps taken to stop the popular uprising against him have brought to light some very important implications about the world we live in today.
By Editorial Board
| January 30, 2011