Opinion

Letters: March 25

In response to Becky Rubenstrunk's March 8 column, “Advocates push anti-global warming message in schools." and to Maxfield Barker’s March 2 article, “PETA takes on ASU.”

By Letters | March 24, 2010

Editorial: Signing on to SAFRA

In addition to the health care package, Congress has student loans on its mind.

By Editorial Board | March 23, 2010

Letters: March 24

When Health and Counseling Student Action Committee smoking forum ended a few weeks ago, I needed a little time to regroup and reflect on what had been a rather upsetting night.

By Letters | March 23, 2010

If Prop. 100 fails, so will Arizona’s education system

Arizona’s proposed Prop. 100 to implement a 1 percent sales tax will be on the Arizona ballot in May. If it fails, Arizona’s K-12 and higher education systems are in for a world of hurt.

By Hal Cohen | March 23, 2010

It was difficult not to giggle out loud when “Daily Show” correspondent Jason Jones held up a photograph of Mother Teresa in front of Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) Co-president Dan Barker and mockingly stated, “This is the fight you are picking?”

By Noah Lewkowitz | March 23, 2010

Government programs exacerbate poverty trap

When government policies make it hard to escape poverty, your best option is to stay poor.

By Benjamin Morin | March 23, 2010

Editorial: A hero’s work

In his new position, Byrne will keep busy trying to help the development of severely disadvantaged young men and women who could previously be described as nothing more than helpless.

By Editorial Board | March 22, 2010

United Nations won’t save the polar bears, or bluefin tuna

The trade of polar bear skins and Atlantic bluefin tuna will continue after the U.N. voted against a U.S.-backed ban. These endangered species have the potential to drastically affect the environment, and the human population, if they go extinct.

By Nicole Gilbert | March 22, 2010

Release of crime photos in gray area

Does the media have a right to obtain and publish crime scene footage? Various instances test the boundaries of how far the media can go when tragedy strikes.

By Alana Arbuthnot | March 22, 2010

Letters to the editor: March 23

As a graduate of Arizona State University, I was pleased when one of my children told me he has a substantial interest in attending ASU. However, after reading the tuition increase article, I will strongly attempt to dissuade him from this course of action.

By Letters | March 22, 2010

Fiery attitudes in DC turn hearts cold

Fiery partisan attitudes are giving no one respite. Fifty years ago, politicians and lobbyists could often set aside their hard feelings once outside of the congressional chambers – a much different atmosphere than the contentious manners of today.

By Catherine Smith | March 22, 2010

Considering a simple complexity

Humans naturally seek simplicity. By making simple choices, and sticking to them, we eliminate complexity in our lives and are more in tune with our natural tendencies.

By Alex Petrusek | March 22, 2010

Editorial: A troubling prognosis

The debate on the health care reform bill has been escalating in the past few weeks — drowning out reason and allowing legislators to put politics ahead of people.

By Editorial Board | March 21, 2010

Sexting seeking parental supervision

Sexting has taken on too harsh of a punishment and minors should not have to be registered sex offenders for their immature mistake.

By Monique Zatcoff | March 21, 2010

Consumerism stealing our identities

Companies spend billions making sure they manufacture an image that you want to represent you as a person. But what are we losing?

By Becky Rubenstrunk | March 21, 2010

Lessons from the campaign trail

Two recent insider accounts of the 2008 Presidential race give a series of lessons for candidates, their staff, and voters.

By Will Munsil | March 21, 2010

Letters to the Editor — March 22

I cannot walk out to the street after class or before because I use the disability cart to get to my classes because of my knees. Although if you do make designated areas, one nice place would be near the MU across from Student Services where there are benches and trees.

By Letters | March 21, 2010