Opinion

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

Firing teachers won’t fix slumping education system

Slumping education has hit us locally and nationally, and teachers’ unions are fighting over tenure. Firing bad teachers can help, but it’s not the most important thing.

By Jack Fitzpatrick | March 21, 2010

Boos & Bravos: March 11

Boo to the massive tuition increases approved yesterday by the Arizona Board of Regents and to the lack of effort to stop them.

By Editorial Board | March 11, 2010

Tuition protest faltered, ignored real culprits

A rowdy student protest that ended up at ASU President Michael Crow’s office door does not address the problem of tuition hikes and the ever-dwindling college student’s bank fund.

By Andrew Hedlund | March 11, 2010

Sending Post Office away would be troubling for US

The Post Office is reporting a record deficit of $7 billion this fiscal year. Many have called for the Post Office to be privatized, but prices would sky rocket and service would decrease.

By Max Feldhake | March 11, 2010

Cause of Nigerian conflict still in question

Last week, violence struck Nigeria again. Hundreds of people were slaughtered, and it opened the door for questions about the reasons behind the ongoing conflict between Nigeria’s major ethnic groups.

By Austin Yost | March 11, 2010

Student, MDA collaboration puts education in action

An entertainment industries course with Kevin Sandler at ASU recently paired up with the Muscular Dystrophy Association to update its brand image.

By Megan Mattox | March 11, 2010

Letter to the Editor - March 12

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

By Letters | March 11, 2010

Programs exacerbate poverty trap

Government and social programs meant to help people in poverty often times do more harm than good. Is it better to remain in poverty?

By Benjamin Morin | March 11, 2010

A case for guns on campus

Open carry laws serve as a way for people to defend themselves when the civilization contract fails. It is relevant even on college campuses.

By Cullen Wheatley | March 11, 2010

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

Editorial: A sobering tale

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

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