Opinion

Counterpoint: Betsy DeVos is no supporter of the New American University

The New American University will have to fight to keep its focus on inclusion during Betsy DeVos's tenure.

By Benjamin Steele | February 7, 2017

Louis Mendoza, Director of ASU's School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies, stands in his office on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017.

Eliminating funding for the arts and humanities rips at our cultural fabric

For fifty years, the government has helped has helped fund America's arts and humanities. The Trump Administration might end that.

By David Marino | February 6, 2017

Scene from the 2016 Columbia Pictures film "Passengers," starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence.

"Passengers" proves that even space explorers can't escape sexism

Behind its starry veneer, this cosmic romance has some harmful implications on women, gender roles, and interpersonal relationships.

| February 6, 2017

Tina Piarowski poses in front of Changemaker Central advertisement at ASU's Tempe, Arizona campus on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017.

ASU outdoes most universities in student innovation and entrepreneurship

Innovation doesn't stop at academia — ASU provides support for students who strive to make a local and global impact.

By Yasmine Mian | February 6, 2017

It's time to rethink the social construction of "virginity"

We need to throw out the social construction of virginity to make room for more sex positivity.

By Sky Jordan | February 6, 2017

Emotional abuse: the silent killer

Emotional abuse is complex and hard to define, but it is critical to acknowledge and address.

By Sky Jordan | February 5, 2017

Students volunteer for ASU Changemaker Central at an event.

Is volunteering still noble?

Has volunteering just become a method to gain service hours?

By Rahul Verma | February 5, 2017

Betsy DeVos would fix a failing Department of Education

The Department of Education has failed its job, and DeVos's nomination brings hope to America's education system.

By Vamsi Krishna Pappusetti | February 5, 2017

Costa Rica is where you need to be this summer

Costa Rica is one of the happiest countries in the world, and students should not only visit, but study there.

By Guillermo Mijares | February 2, 2017

Freshman journalism student Maddie Arnold poses with fake bruises, a jersey and a football in a photo illustration on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017.

Super Bowl Sunday brings an important domestic violence problem to attention

Look out for friends and family this Super Bowl Sunday and don't let a game or anything else cause a fight with someone around you.

By Kynan Marlin | February 2, 2017

Gluten-free is not just a fad

Diet fads, especially the gluten-free fad, foster false ideas about those who naturally have to eat a certain way, which often creates issues for those with dietary sensitivities.

By Ashley Sutherland | February 1, 2017

More regulation is necessary in the sports betting industry

Illegal sports betting has spread to an unprecedented extent and it must be monitored.

By Alexandra Wolfe | February 1, 2017

The young aren't snowflakes, but their parents are obscene

It's time to update the way we talk about obscenity for millennial cultural values.

By Benjamin Steele | January 31, 2017

ASU student flashes her iPhone screen showing her tinder app ouside of Taylor Place Friday, Jan. 27.

Dating apps inspire authentic connections

Dating apps are helping us learn more about ourselves and our potential partners.

By Sky Jordan | January 31, 2017

Tempe does not need the burden of an NHL stadium

Tempe residents and ASU students should not be enchanted by the flash of a proposed hockey arena. Historical trends in similar projects suggest that the economic benefits promised by a new arena are scarcely realized.

By Jonah Baker | January 31, 2017

Use technology to expand your horizons, not numb your mind

Students should take advantage of technology to create meaning in their lives, rather than allowing narcissism on social media to consume their happiness.

By Brenley Markowitz | January 31, 2017