Opinion

Ad-ding it all up

Advertising is a multi-billion dollar industry in the United States, and innovative companies take into account the psychology of their target audience. What happens to consumer choice?

By Osman Salim | March 11, 2010

We don’t mean to say that fun equals bad or alcohol is the root of all evil, but how much spring break frivolity is worth your life? A good rule of thumb is not to gamble what you’re not willing to lose.

By Editorial Board | March 10, 2010

POINT/COUNTERPOINT: Conflict spurs healthy emotions

Hype in the media is not necessarily bad. Drama on all scales has its lessons — something most Americans can recognize, appreciate and learn something from.

By Nicole Gilbert | March 10, 2010

POINT/COUNTERPOINT: Society and media to blame

Is the media obsessed with conflict? We’re constantly seeing reports of shootings, reality TV fights, and political scandals, yet we still watch it. So is the media obsessed or are we?

By Shala Marks | March 10, 2010

A growing trend of young men left behind

For Americans under 30, women measure higher in almost every aspect of psychological, professional and personal well-being than their male peers. What does this do to the notion of gender inequality?

By Ryan Sweeney | March 10, 2010

Why don’t we see the women?

Women’s basketball on the collegiate or professional level is almost an afterthought for many male sports fan because of this notion, sexist or not, that the girls simply can’t compete in the same way as the guys.

By Dustin Volz | March 10, 2010

Letters to the Editor - March 11

In response to Maxfield Barker’s March 2 article, “PETA takes on ASU.”

By Letters | March 10, 2010

Editorial: ABCs O-U-T

A state budget-balancing plan likely to pass the Legislature this week echoes an all-too-familiar tune.

By Editorial Board | March 9, 2010

POINT: Terrorists need to be tried fully

Capital punishment may be a touchy subject, but 9/11 terrorists should be tried in America and the death penalty should be pursued.

By Dante Graves | March 9, 2010

Counter: Laws must be applied equally

The death penalty is a contentious topic universally. Terrorism must be treated on par with every other crime when applying laws governing capital punishment.

By Kartik Talamadupula | March 9, 2010

Spring break goes thrifty

Domestic airfares are on the rise this spring break and increasing numbers are flying to Europe. Since not as many people are headed to typical beach sites this year, it’s time to get creative.

By Jack Fitzpatrick | March 9, 2010

Will literary eloquence soon be only a distant memory?

Are modern technologies such as SMS text messaging and social networks breeding inferior reading comprehension skills? After all, we are what we tweet.

By Hal Cohen | March 9, 2010

Letters to the Editor - March 10

(In response to Kyle Daly’s March 2 article, “Conservative shift boosts College Republicans.”) Kyle Daly’s recent article about a supposed national shift toward conservative values has little basis in reality.

By Letters | March 9, 2010

Editorial: How we’d fill Mill

"Mill Avenue has been a historic hub of activity in downtown Tempe, attracting many ASU students, but that hasn’t prevented empty retail spaces from springing up on the street."

By Editorial Board | March 8, 2010

Justice system lost in GPS

Rapist William French claimed a second victim after tearing off his GPS tracking device that the courts irresponsibly put on him after he broke his parole.

By Brian Anderson | March 8, 2010

Bribing students out of high school

Lawmakers in Idaho who have proposed a system to pay students for graduating high school early are taking away from memorable high school experiences.

By Monique Zatcoff | March 8, 2010

Facebook: Going public sucks out sincerity

The Delphic Oracle mantra of today would be “show thyself” instead of the Greek truism “know thyself.”

By Catherine Smith | March 8, 2010

The graduating senior’s lament

Applying for graduation at Arizona State University is a simple process: you press some buttons, fill out a survey and pay $50. But for what to many students is a monumental accomplishment, this impersonal, automated system leaves something to be desired.

By Zach Fowle | March 8, 2010

Letters to the Editor - March 9

Arizona’s unemployment rate remains at a high 9.1 percent and the state’s lawmakers should be commended for focusing on the creation of more entry-level jobs.

By Letters | March 8, 2010

Editorial: Noise, not reason

Karl Rove, former senior adviser and deputy chief of staff to former President George W. Bush, and Howard Dean, former governor of Vermont and former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, graced ASU with a politically charged debate Saturday.

By Editorial Board | March 7, 2010

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