Opinion

Arpaio, Thomas cost taxpayers more than realized

A review of the wasted resources spent on incompetent elected officials, in light of recent pending settlements in $56 million cases.

By Daniel O'Connor | January 24, 2011

Don’t look at Congress

The obsession with Washington, campaigning and Sarah Palin obscures the places where most governance actually happens — the states.

By Will Munsil | January 24, 2011

Editorial: Rival review

If we are to believe in ominous signs and a sports fan’s superstition, then ASU fans could be facing a troublesome road.

By Editorial Board | January 23, 2011

Cuts to education hurt, not help, us all

As if there needed to be another reminder that Arizona's education system needs a revamp, a study shows nearly 20 percent of Arizona high school students cannot pass the ASVAB.

By Oonagh McQuarrie | January 23, 2011

Healthcare in the Wild West: ‘Medicrazy’

Arizona is the first state to formally seek a two- year reprieve from federal Medicare reform requirements.

By Ben Karris | January 23, 2011

Repeal, baby, repeal

The newly elected GOP majority held a vote to repeal the health care law. Obstructionism toward the American people is occurring when they can't afford it. It shamelessly and heartlessly continues.

By Sohail Bayot | January 23, 2011

Our minds are elsewhere: Internet in the classroom

In-class Internet access is detrimental to the learning environment. Teachers need to be cognizant of this distraction, and students should find a way to be more self-disciplined.

By Julianna Roberts | January 23, 2011

Editorial: Boos and Bravos: Jan. 21

Bravo to Gabrielle Giffords’ progress, scholarships in honor of Gabe Zimmerman and pushback against the governments. Boo to the flu and Arizona’s failings.

By Editorial Board | January 20, 2011

Obey the hyprocisy

After nearly two years in court Shepard Fairey and the Associated Press have reached a financial settlement, though Fairey’s ethical misconduct remains.

By David Sydiongco | January 20, 2011

Letters to the Editor: Jan. 21

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

By Letters | January 20, 2011

Silver lining

Obama spoke of uniting a country and remembering those lost at the memorial service in Tucson. He successfully mourned the deceased while still giving the country hope.

By Kailin Biggerstaff | January 20, 2011

Editorial: A healthy debate

The vote to repeal the health care law is futile. We need to look for solutions rather than a fight.

By Editorial Board | January 19, 2011

First ‘worst’ of the year

Representative Peter King (R-N.Y.) has continually voted to negate the remaining liberty in this country. I present this award to him for his best work yet.

By Brian Anderson | January 19, 2011

Finding meaning without history

As we search for meaning in our personal lives, we tend to inflate the global impact of events we experience. But our obsession with historical meaning can distract us from what really matters.

By John Gaylord | January 19, 2011

The Kennedys’ image crisis

The History Channel reluctantly decided to fold an upcoming mini-series entitled “The Kennedys” after tremendous backlash from the Kennedy family and other supporters.

By Zachary Levin-Epstein | January 19, 2011

Homeless youths on the rise

Adults are not the only ones suffering from the economic crisis. The number of homeless children is rising; community outreach is needed more than ever.

By Isabelle Novak | January 19, 2011

Editorial: Breaking the fall

Two days off may not seem like a lot of time, but this break is a student’s dream come true.

By Editorial Board | January 18, 2011

Till minor disagreements do us part

With divorce rates constantly increasing, states are trying to save marriages by forcing couples into counseling.

By Lindsey Kupfer | January 18, 2011

Plastic surgery can't fix cultural blinders

Western society calls for an end to foreign practices it deems negative and forceful, while blind to domestic practices just as destructive.

By Alex Gregory | January 18, 2011

Murderers of education follow through

TUSD decides to comply with HB 2281 despite requests from the community. How will this decision affect the board?

By Justine Garcia | January 18, 2011

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