Opinion

Getting real about consequence and circumstance

There’s a common tendency to excuse the male youth’s misbehavior by responding with the expression “boys will be boys.” However, in light of the recent events at Yale and Columbia University, the old adage just doesn’t cut it.

By Jessica Stone | October 31, 2010

McVote Republican or lose your raise

McDonald's employees in Northeast Ohio location told that, unless certain republicans are elected, they will not get their annual pay raises and benefits.

By Ben Karris | October 31, 2010

Inventing history: progress and government involvement

Vice President Joe Biden said the government was at the center of every technological advancement of the past three centuries.

By Sean McCauley | October 31, 2010

Letters: Nov. 1

Letter to the students I serve as one of two student voices on the Arizona Board of Regents. Today, I am writing to stress the importance of voting in the midterm elections, which carry a great deal of weight.

By Letters | October 31, 2010

Why celebrity infidelity is still so shocking

Celebrity cheating has been going on forever, but why are we still shocked when we read about it in the news?

By Lindsey Kupfer | October 31, 2010

Halloween should not be where the wild things are

We’re getting tired of girls’ go-to Halloween outfit: animal ears and a recycled dress. This year, let’s embrace originality and do something creative.

By Shelby Moore | October 28, 2010

Boos and Bravos: Oct. 29

Boo to Halloween, the NBA and the Illinois ballot. Bravo to Mars and tubeless toilet paper

By Editorial Board | October 28, 2010

Letters: Oct. 29

Readers share their views with The State Press.

By Letters | October 28, 2010

Soliciting consent of the governed

Barry Hess is the only qualified candidate in this gubernatorial race. His understanding of the economy and the Constitution far outweighs that of his opponents.

By Brian Anderson | October 28, 2010

Cassette Walkman bows out, history repeats itself

Once a popular music playing medium, the Sony Walkman has walked its last walk. Or something like that.

By Sarah Whitmire | October 28, 2010

FCK H8 debate heats up political YouTube

While the YouTube video “FCK H8” is aggressive, it engages its viewer in an important discussion of the issues surrounding the gay marriage debate.

By Anna Bethancourt | October 28, 2010

Running counterclockwise

More time is something that we could probably all use, but adding more hours to a day just isn’t possible. For now, the best we can do is to manage our time. Maybe, it might even be time to stop and smell the roses.

By Isaiah McCoy | October 28, 2010

Editorial: Outside the office

Love him or hate him, it’s hard to deny President Barack Obama’s ability to captivate an audience.

By Editorial Board | October 27, 2010

Letter: Oct. 28

Readers share their opinion of The State Press.

By Letters | October 27, 2010

A constitutional offense against our nation

It’s sad to think there are people running for office who don’t even know the Constitution.

By Emilie Eaton | October 27, 2010

Does America need a violent revolution?

Stephen Broden, a Republican congressional candidate in Texas, said the Founding Fathers violently revolted against England in the 1700s, therefore, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to violently overthrow the Obama administration.

By Sean McCauley | October 27, 2010

Dealing with risky business partners

Starting at a young age, flippant attitudes towards sexual safety can be dangerous.

By Abbey Murrell | October 27, 2010

Predictions gone awry

Last semester, I wrote a series of bold predictions last year for 2010. Less than halfway through the 2010-2011 school year, many of these predictions have already come true. However, others were wildly off the mark.

By Dustin Volz | October 27, 2010

The bravest woman in Mexico a fool?

Marisol Valles Garcia, a 20-year-old student, just accepted the hazardous position of police chief in a bloody, cartel war zone in Mexico. Many consider her a hero – but others criticize her inexperience and feminine, peaceful tactics as foolhardy.

By Daniel O'Connor | October 26, 2010

“Glee” photo shoot pushes our buttons

A recent photo shoot for GQ magazine featuring members of the cast of “Glee” in some risqué and suggestive poses, while still in character, is raising major concerns in the media.

By Ben Karris | October 26, 2010

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