Opinion

Substantive conversations contribute to the happy life

A recent study indicates that less small talk and more substantive conversations could be a component in a person living a happy life.

By Austin Yost | March 25, 2010

Letters: March 26

Community economics

By Letters | March 25, 2010

Liberty or death, the true conservatives

The opposition to Obama’s presidency has fueled a new generation of true conservatives. Sometimes misunderstood, the movement stands for the free-market, individual liberties, and limited government.

By Brian Anderson | March 25, 2010

Editorial: History no longer ‘in the books’

You may think Thomas Jefferson was an influential figure in American history. Well, according to the Texas Board of Education, you would be mistaken.

By Editorial Board | March 24, 2010

The benefits of blogging

Done right, blogging is a great way to create community and help yourself at the same time.

By Ryan Sweeney | March 24, 2010

Vices over virtues?

As the country continues to struggle economically, business owners and politicians are turning to the dark side to solve their problems: the industry of alcohol, marijuana, and strip clubs.

By Dante Graves | March 24, 2010

Student-government election season has arrived in Tempe. One of the pressing issues found on the campaign trail this year? The ever-growing demand for a fall break. But is there merit on running on a fall-break platform?

By Dustin Volz | March 24, 2010

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

Stamping out Mother Teresa

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