Opinion

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

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

Digital downloads, the death of quality in music

Digital downloads and instantly available music are active assailants in the destruction of artistic standards of the music industry.

By Ben Karris | January 30, 2011

US education fails to meet its own standards

Most U.S. students are not proficient in science. Students and teachers will have to make fundamental changes if they are to keep up with the rest of the world.

By Julianna Roberts | January 30, 2011

Devil Dish: Jan. 31

The Pro Bowl is far from an elite event.

By Greg Dillard | January 30, 2011

Letter to the Editor: Jan. 31

Readers respond to The State Press at letters.editor@asu.edu.

By Letters | January 30, 2011

‘Fair,’ ‘balanced’ and ‘forward-leaning’

In the midst of demonizing rhetoric, an immense cultural divide and an ever-expanding economic rift, we have grown accustomed to accepting media with very low standards of journalism.

By Sohail Bayot | January 30, 2011

Republicans make surprising move in defense of 2nd Amendment

Despite the recent tragedy in Tucson, Arizona Republicans are eyeing a new law that would allow students with permits to legally carry concealed weapons on college campuses.

By Sean McCauley | January 30, 2011

Boos & Bravos: Jan. 28

Bravo to independent voters, local record shops and Bakon Vodka. Boo to Taco Bell and revoking birthright citizenship.

By Editorial Board | January 27, 2011

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