Opinion

April 20: a half-baked holiday

April 20 has long been known to be associated with marijuana use, but how did the connection develop? A short history of 420.

By Zach Fowle | April 19, 2010

Hijacked by porn?

With at least 200 new pornographic websites opening up daily on the Internet, according to the Los Angeles Times, you are becoming more vulnerable to psychological, emotional, mental, and social harms each day.

By Catherine Smith | April 19, 2010

It’s nothing personal, it’s just education

A professor at Louisiana State University has been dismissed from her teaching duties because the introductory biology class she was teaching was too hard. This is due not to lazy students or a crazy professor, but to assembly-line college educations.

By Cullen Wheatley | April 19, 2010

Letters to the Editor: April 20

It appears the student government constitution lacks a proper process for independent review.

By Letters | April 19, 2010

Editorial: Playing around

The temperature is hitting upwards of 90 degrees in April, and bikinis and swim trunks are making their way out of the closets and onto the “student body.” ASU just received the “Hottest Girls” honorable mention by Playboy magazine in addition to snagging one of the Top 10 spots on Playboy’s list of party schools.

By Editorial Board | April 18, 2010

Earth Day is for everyone, not just hippies

Many people are critical of Earth Day, but there are many reasons to celebrate on April 22. Some of those reasons just aren’t obvious at first.

By Becky Rubenstrunk | April 18, 2010

Prescriptions from across the pond

If the United Kingdom’s current politics is a glimpse of a possible American future, conservatives would do well to watch and learn.

By Will Munsil | April 18, 2010

Homeless need refuge from rising temperatures

As the temperatures rise, homeless people struggle to find water and relief from the heat.

By Jack Fitzpatrick | April 18, 2010

Letters to the Editor: April 19

In response to the April 15 editorial, “Wrong turn on immigration.”

By Letters | April 18, 2010

Taking the steps to get rid of cancer, heart disease

Data collected in Arizona and elsewhere demonstrates that cancer is becoming a more prevalent killer. Therefore, we as consumers of health services should tailor or behaviors in a manner that works to counteract both diseases.

By Kristen Kelley | April 18, 2010

Focus on freeways may hurt economy

The Valley continues to plan for freeway expansion. The new plans do not aid the local economy or the needs and wants of residents. Instead, it contributes to an urban sprawl that makes Phoenix more spread out and less ecologically, socially or economically conscious.

By Nicole Gilbert | April 15, 2010

Boos & Bravos: April 16

Bravo to the Library of Congress for archiving Tweets.

By Editorial Board | April 15, 2010

Keeping Turkey out of the EU

Two weeks ago German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Talks have produced little as both sides disagree about fundamental issues including Turkey’s future membership in the EU.

By Max Feldhake | April 15, 2010

Assumptions, judgments obscure truth

Every day we make assumptions; most of us do without even realizing it. But as our assumptions turn into judgments, what do they say about us?

By Shala Marks | April 15, 2010

American violence hurts Middle East relations

In order to better relations with the Arab/Islamic world, there has to be a cessation to targeting civilians. Violent actions can never lead to peaceful solutions.

By Osman Salim | April 15, 2010

Letters to the Editor: April 16

Being from Buffalo, as well as a die-hard Sabres fan, I know but you may not, playoff hockey is coming to the Valley.

By Letters | April 15, 2010

Editorial: Wrong turn on immigration

Arizona might not be the leader in a lot of things, but if a bill passed by the state House of Representatives Tuesday is signed by Gov. Jan Brewer, the state might just take the lead on extremely tough — not to mention extremely contentious — immigration policy.

By Editorial Board | April 14, 2010

Letters to the Editor: April 15

In response to Joseph Schmidt’s April 8 article, “Replica wall on Tempe campus illustrates turmoil in West Bank.”

By Letters | April 14, 2010

Is daylight saving worth saving?

Daylight saving time is a regular feature of our lives today, but is it really all that useful? Is it time to get rid of daylight saving time to avoid confusion and show America that the right way to go is the Arizona way?

By Kartik Talamadupula | April 14, 2010

Shaming binge drinking will not solve problem

PSAs link binge drinking with feelings of shame and guilt. A recent study showed that these PSAs may have the effect of leading college students to binge drink more. We need to find a better way to solve the problem of binge drinking among college students.

By Austin Yost | April 14, 2010

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