Opinion

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Comprehending our infinity

In human potential, there exists infinity. We are as powerful as we choose to recognize, and when we choose to recognize our own infinity, we are truly capable of anything.

By Alex Petrusek | March 7, 2010

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Incorporating religion and spirituality

Religion and spirituality have become polarizing entities. Ironically, the goals of these practices often coincide.

By Kristen Kelley | March 7, 2010

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Advocates push anti-global warming message in schools

Recently there has been a push to teach “both sides” of these dominant scientific theories because evolution deniers are able to circumvent accusations of church and state violations by calling for global warming criticism as well.

By Becky Rubenstrunk | March 7, 2010

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What we don’t know about education can hurt

Recent revelations make it clear: we don’t know much about what works in education.

By Will Munsil | March 7, 2010

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Letters to the Editor

In response to Austin Yost’s Feb. 25 column, “Missionary works double sided.”

By Letters | March 7, 2010

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Boos and Bravos: March 5

Bravo to cool pilot technology. For those of you who dreamed of flying when you were little, consider checking out the Polytechnic campus.

By Editorial Board | March 4, 2010

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Loop 202 construction is poorly planned pain

The construction on the 202 Red Mountain Freeway has a noble goal but is a nuisance because of poor planning and little progress.

By Ryan Sweeney | March 4, 2010

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Tea Party movement soils historical namesake

The present-day Tea Party movement degrades the importance of The Boston Tea Party and the movement that led to our independence.

By Austin Yost | March 4, 2010

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