Opinion

Unconventional wisdom

It is often said that the wisdom of one generation is the superstition of the next. This is true of many examples, like society’s tolerance to smoking, the extension of voting rights – and we must apply this to issues in our day and age.

By Kartik Talamadupula | November 18, 2010

Taking advantage of the ‘invisible curriculum’

A new column in The Chronicle of Higher Education emphasizes the importance of personalized teaching. Students rarely take advantage of these opportunities, and they need to meet teachers halfway.

By Daniel O'Connor | November 18, 2010

Line is blurred between love and lust

What is the difference between love and lust at first sight?

By Lindsey Kupfer | November 18, 2010

Taking language to worldwide volumes

The world is home to hundreds of languages. With globalization, everyone has the chance to hear an unfamiliar tongue. But, language is more than just translation.

By Isaiah McCoy | November 18, 2010

Editorial: Security check

Recent scrutiny over body scanners and pat-downs is asking the wrong questions.

By Editorial Board | November 17, 2010

High times headed for the desert

In a final count of 50.1 percent “yes” and 48.9 percent “no,” Arizona voters approved the use of medical marijuana and showed that, sometimes, this state is cool.

By Sarah Whitmire | November 17, 2010

ASU needs to be socially embedded

It is time for ASU to catch up with UA and other universities by creating a committee committed to socially responsible investment.

By Athena Salman | November 17, 2010

Custom essay-writing company rewrites integrity

Students are turning to unethical extremes out of fear of their academic ability. This should be a wake-up call for universities everywhere to increase focus on teaching instead of research.

By Benjamin Negley | November 17, 2010

Straight or gay, good parents are out there

Studies show that there is less abuse and more active parenting in gay households.

By Abbey Murrell | November 17, 2010

Editorial: Rallying change

For some people, participating symbolically toward a cause has personal rewards. But despite the abundance of sensationalized small gatherings, our society has moved beyond substantive demonstrations.

By Editorial Board | November 16, 2010

With great vision, comes some delusion

With great vision, comes some delusion. Such is true with the original Internet innovator Josh Harris.

By Dan Garry | November 16, 2010

Controversial e-book is pro-pedophilia

Written and self-published by Phillip R. Greaves, “The Pedophile’s Guide to Love and Pleasure: A Child-Lovers Code of Conduct” is a book written for the pedophile, by a pedophile.

By Jessica Stone | November 16, 2010

A series of satirical open letters

An Open Letter to people, entities or fast-food mysteries that ruined my day.

By Ben Karris | November 16, 2010

Letters: Nov. 17

Readers share their views with The State Press.

By Letters | November 16, 2010

Editorial: Securing progress

The recent hiring of Werner Dahm as a mechanical and aerospace engineering professor has New American University written all over it.

By Editorial Board | November 15, 2010

Of presidents and possibility

Reflecting on George Bush in light of his re-emergence.

By Will Munsil | November 15, 2010

Letters: Nov. 16

Readers respond to The State Press.

By Letters | November 15, 2010

Horoscopes are an irrational comfort

More than just fodder for a cheesy pick-up line, horoscopes are completely unfounded and the guiltiest of pleasures.

By Sarah Whitmire | November 15, 2010

Closing the case against ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

A new Pentagon study finds small risks of repealing the military’s ban on allowing gay, lesbians and bisexuals to serve openly.

By Andrew Hedlund | November 15, 2010

Editorial: Fantasy broomball

757 broom-clutching Muggles competed in the most intense magic-turned-Muggle sport around. That’s right, Quidditch. Nay, it gets better, The Quidditch World Cup.

By Editorial Board | November 14, 2010

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