Opinion
It’s a jungle out there on TV
It’s a trite statement that’s been said too many times before, but the faces that used to deliver us the news were ones we could trust and, yes, even admire. Cable news has all but destroyed that notion.
By Dustin Volz
| November 11, 2010
The arms of King Abdullah
The U.S. government’s recent arms sale to Saudi Arabia is a clear and dangerous message to the Iranian people that we will block their attempts at sovereignty.
By Brian Anderson
| November 11, 2010
Editorial: Prison break
If the recent buzz rings true, our legislators may be finding the political will to consider cuts to the state’s prison system
By Editorial Board
| November 9, 2010
‘Carrots and sticks’ in school
Researchers in Ohio are experimenting with performance-based scholarships and have received some seemingly encouraging results. But are ‘if-then’ rewards and incentives the best solution?
By Daniel O'Connor
| November 9, 2010
Engaging in safe studying
A new product claiming to be Adderall’s all-natural replacement isn’t the best option.
By Abbey Murrell
| November 9, 2010
Advising, reforming the prison system
It’s difficult to want to support and help those that have committed crimes, but the alternative is impossibly flawed if recidivism rates are taken into account.
By Anna Bethancourt
| November 9, 2010
Sweating it out with Sparky
The wristband system for students with Inferno Section season tickets should be given a break from all the pre-game festivities.
By Emilie Eaton
| November 8, 2010
Architectural marvels in a new era of travel
Airports are becoming modern, architectural masterpieces. No longer are they simply a means of getting from point A to point B. Airports now come packed with storefronts, restaurants, bars, artwork and much more.
By Ben Karris
| November 8, 2010
Selectivity is higher education’s downfall
Questioning the choice to go to college is greatly affected by the increase in college applications received by institutions of higher education.
By Andrew Hedlund
| November 8, 2010
What can the past tell us?
A New York Times historical feature on the Civil War is an important model for modern media to emulate. Traditional news sources should make use of the historic records at their disposal.
By Will Munsil
| November 8, 2010
San Francisco: ‘No toys for you’
Tuesday’s elections may have brought some disappointment to Democrats, or perhaps even to Arizonans hoping they’d finally have a club card, but in San Francisco citizens were mourning another loss: the toy that came with their Happy Meal.
By Jessica Stone
| November 7, 2010
Editorial: Renewing the city
CityScape is finally brining the downtown life that Phoenix needs
By Editorial Board
| November 7, 2010
Land of the free, home of the swayed
Businesses are lending unprecedented support to local and national political campaigns. This is part of a growing trend that has troubling implications if left unchecked.
By Blake Higgins
| November 7, 2010
The roadmap to economic recovery
The GOP’s “Pledge to America” is hopelessly benign in comparison to Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan’s “Roadmap for America.”
By Benjamin Negley
| November 7, 2010
Tomorrow’s millionaires
Poverty is an uncomfortable reality. The winter holiday season stirs up a spirit of generosity, even among cash-strapped college students. But what would it look like for a person to give with few, if any, strings attached?
By Isaiah McCoy
| November 4, 2010
Four Loko’s growing popularity may crash
The growing popularity of alcohol-energy drinks poses a significant risk for college students. Products such as “Four Loko” target younger audiences, who may not fully understand what is included in the beverage they consume.
By Zachary Levin-Epstein
| November 4, 2010