Opinion

Class of 2010 kisses real life ‘hello’

Some graduating seniors are more than ready and some are terrified to kiss their college years “goodbye.” Undoubtedly the reason for such paradoxical feelings is that they all know that with this anticipated farewell also comes the true test of character, kissing real life “hello.”

By Catherine Smith | May 3, 2010

Topless women shouldn’t be shunned

The law in many states protects women’s right to go topless. Unfortunately the social standards are different for this law and women still are not treated fairly when they choose to exercise their rights.

By Nicole Gilbert | May 3, 2010

Living a courageous, self-chosen life as an adult

We are often most afraid of our own selves. Choose yourself, and choose your path in life, and fear will no longer rule your life.

By Alex Petrusek | May 3, 2010

College is the time to learn to let go of your nuts

Personal beliefs are essential, but only to the point at which you’re also willing to let them go.

By Zach Fowle | May 3, 2010

Letters to the Editor: May 4

A plea for Prop 100

By Letters | May 3, 2010

Editorial: A walk through history

This campus newspaper has been around longer than Old Main, the first building in Tempe to have electricity — in fact, we were here before Arizona became a state.

By Editorial Board | May 2, 2010

Razzing Arizona: Rush to judge state as ‘racist’ unfair

The rush to judge Arizona is simplistic, and ill-considered. Unfortunately, many ASU students have joined in.

By Will Munsil | May 2, 2010

Letters to the Editor: May 3

In response to Norman Shamas’s April 29 column, “Bean swastika protest at Capitol a call to action.” and Ben Morin’s April 22 column, “Banning drugs limits joy.”

By Letters | May 2, 2010

POINT: Industry looks crude, refined in reality

The recent oil spill off Louisiana’s coast has devastated the local fishing industry, but it would be foolish for the state and the nation to turn their backs on offshore drilling due to the economic and social impact that the industry has on the state and the nation.

By Cullen Wheatley | May 2, 2010

COUNTERPOINT: Off with offshore drilling

It would behoove the president to reverse his decision to open up new coastal areas for oil drilling.

By Andrew Hedlund | May 2, 2010

Defending women, not cultural sensitivity

In light of a senior Iranian cleric’s comments regarding women and their impacts on earthquakes, I argue that we should defend women instead of respecting unfounded claims in the name of cultural sensitivity.

By Becky Rubenstrunk | May 2, 2010

Misguided generosity

Recent speed bumps encountered by the polio eradication effort spearheaded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation provides insight into other global health issues.

By Kristen Kelley | April 29, 2010

Boos & Bravos: April 30

Bravo to the end of the semester.

By Editorial Board | April 29, 2010

Bills, polls and Obama show Arizona not ‘purple’

Forty-five percent of Arizona voted for Barack Obama to be president ... Now, more than two-thirds of Arizonans are supporting, depending who you ask, a very conservative, racist or unconstitutional immigration measure.

By Dustin Volz | April 29, 2010

What’s creating quakes?

After an Iranian cleric made a comment about women’s dress causing earthquakes, student Jennifer McCreight had her own thing to say. She started a “Boobquake” as a joke to disprove the accusations.

By Megan Mattox | April 29, 2010

Professors’ political partisanship part of reality

University professors have the ability to shape our minds however they like and to fill us with the knowledge of the world or their own personal biases. Are we in good hands?

By Hal Cohen | April 29, 2010

Editorial: Spring 2010’s top stories

We’re not sure how it happened, but we’ve reached the end of the semester again. The final full week of school comes to a close tomorrow, and final exams and projects will likely absorb all of ASU students’ energies until mid-May.

By Editorial Board | April 28, 2010

Rethinking the institution of beer

Humanity’s fascination with beer is seemingly unbound by creed, ethnicity, gender, class or historical epoch; people love beer.

By Max Feldhake | April 28, 2010

Homeopathy awareness ineffective

You may be asking yourself, "What is homeopathy?" Well, allow me to expand on the details regarding this natural wonder of garbage medicine.

By Noah Lewkowitz | April 28, 2010

‘Birther’ bill caters to conspiracy, wastes money

The Arizona House passed a bill that would require presidential candidates to submit a birth certificate for the 2012 election. People who believe President Barack Obama was not born in the U.S. can count this is a victory, but the rest of us can count it as a waste of time and money.

By Austin Yost | April 28, 2010

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