Opinion

Editorial: Poll call

The results of a bilingual telephone survey completed by the Pew Hispanic Center suggests that Hispanic voters may be skipping out on midterm elections over Arizona’s immigration reform bill, SB 1070.

By Editorial Board | October 5, 2010

This planet is just right

A new planet that could potentially sustain life has been discovered.

By Abbey Murrell | October 5, 2010

Rethinking soul mates

Two-thirds of Americans believe in soul mates, but these people also have the highest risk of divorce.

By Lindsey Kupfer | October 5, 2010

Glorifying a scary ‘Social Network’

Facebook film “The Social Network” came out on Friday. Although an excellent film, the darker sides of Facebook fail to show through.

By Daniel O'Connor | October 5, 2010

Letters: Oct. 6

Readers respond to The State Press.

By Letters | October 5, 2010

Never-ending summer leaves Ariz. sweaty, confused

October arrived with triple-digit temperatures this year, wiping away any hope that we’d get the same autumn as the rest of the country.

By Sarah Whitmire | October 5, 2010

Editorial: A failed promise

Arizona, we have a “mega-problem.” At least that’s the message ASU President Michael Crow gave at a meeting with The State Press editorial board when talking about education, budgets and the possible increase in tuition. Perhaps you remember the special election held for Proposition 100 last spring.

By Editorial Board | October 4, 2010

Ariz. should follow California’s headway in marijuana reform

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger should be commended for his movement on California’s marijuana reform, but criticized for his motives.

By Dan Garry | October 4, 2010

Self-confidence as defense

Women are given mixed messages about how to defend themselves. Confidence is one of the best assets, and maybe there should be a focus on creating confident women, rather than women that can elbow an assailant’s pressure points.

By Anna Bethancourt | October 4, 2010

The need for educator reform

The American public education system is broken, and only through progressive reforms and a cultural shift in teacher preparation can it be mended.

By Benjamin Negley | October 4, 2010

Stowe’s America

The story of Reid Stowe’s incredible voyage is a reminder of the American spirit of adventure — a spirit that may not be as strong as it once was.

By Will Munsil | October 4, 2010

Letters: Oct. 5

Readers respond to The State Press.

By Letters | October 4, 2010

Editorial: Cruel connections

The recent suicide of Rutgers University freshman Tyler Clementi has raised awareness of the extreme affect cyberbullies have on our wellbeing.

By Editorial Board | October 3, 2010

Travel alert half-heartedly warns of terrorism abroad

The recent travel alert of terrorism abroad should be taken with a grain of salt.

By Ben Karris | October 3, 2010

Practicing practical social networking is important ‘skill’

Social networking may not be a “skill,” but if choosing to use this resource wisely is only common sense, then perhaps common sense is what more young adults need to practice.

By Jessica Stone | October 3, 2010

Tag team for education

Community college students and the three state universities have come together to bolster the Arizona Students’ Association and provide a much-needed voice for education.

By Brittany Morris | October 3, 2010

Letters: Oct. 4

Readers share their views with The State Press.

By Letters | October 3, 2010

Boos & bravos: Oct. 1

What The State Press approves and disapproves of this week.

By Editorial Board | September 30, 2010

Republicans saying more than 'no'

With their takeover of the House looming, Republican leaders are finally doing more than simply opposing Obama’s every move.

By Will Munsil | September 30, 2010

Blacklisting freedom

It is illogical for the Senate to even be considering the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act.

By Andrew Waterhouse | September 30, 2010

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