Opinion

Cross-cultural communication spurs innovation

Bilingualism gives students the means to communicate on a global scale. Students should take advantage of ASU's many language and linguistics programs. 

By Ashley Sutherland | January 18, 2017

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The Pro Bowl is a disappointment to fans and players

Fans and players alike are increasingly disinterested by the Pro Bowl. When compared to all-star formats in other major league sports, the Pro Bowl falls short. 

By Alexandra Wolfe | January 18, 2017

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Michael Floyd needs help dealing with alcoholism

Michael Floyd is suffering from alcoholism, and the NFL needs to help him before he hurts himself or somebody around him.

By Kynan Marlin | January 18, 2017

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Raging against Trump? You need to move beyond Facebook groups

Presidential terms last four years. Today's protesters must design their activism to be sustainable for more than a few months.

By Benjamin Steele | January 17, 2017

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Stop limiting who can lead

Extraverts catch our attention, but this doesn't mean they're better leaders.

By Sky Jordan | December 1, 2016

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2016 was a rough year for everything but sports

It was a rough year, but it's time to look forward to 2017.

By Chris Wood | December 1, 2016

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Hop on the intercampus shuttle: It might change your life

Exploring ASU's different campuses is easy, and you'll never know what you might find until you do so. It's a big world out there, and it's time to pop your campus bubble. 

By Mia Armstrong | December 1, 2016

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Far from slim and slender, don't forget my education because of my gender

It's almost 2017, and a woman's body image still has more importance than her education. 

By Charlene Santiago | November 30, 2016

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It's time to laugh at the debacle that was the 2016 election

The only way to get over it is to just laugh it off.

By Austen Bundy | November 30, 2016

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Don’t wait until you are sick to help the sick

College students are pursuing volunteer work for the wrong reasons.

By Gabby Hirneise | November 30, 2016

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Counterpoint: Communities have people who don't get along – that's good

Don't kick people out of your community just because they don't make you happy.

By Mitchell Atencio | November 29, 2016

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2016 was a great year in sports

With everything going on in 2016, it was nice to have sports as a distraction. 

By Chris Wood | November 29, 2016

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Pessimistic youth may be on the road to health disorders

Unfortunately, a pessimistic attitude has become an expectation in college. 

By Gabby Hirneise | November 29, 2016

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2017 won't be better than 2016

It's time for people to stop posting on social media about how their lives will improve after New Year's day.

By Kynan Marlin | November 28, 2016

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It’s OK to like problematic things

It’s okay to like problematic stuff. Just be sure to educate yourself, too.

By Libby Allnatt | November 28, 2016

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There is no offseason for a sports fan

There’s no offseason for the dedicated fan, and following all these sports feels like a sport itself.

By Chris Wood | November 22, 2016

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Although churches seek unity, racial integration proves to be a slow process

There have been improvements over the decades, but American churches still have a long way to go on the road to racial reconciliation.

By Mitchell Atencio | November 22, 2016

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The ambiguity of the college hook up

We might talk about sex, but do we really talk about it?

By Sky Jordan | November 22, 2016

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The holidays aren’t joyous occasions for everyone

The holiday season isn't a positive experience for everyone.

By Gabby Hirneise | November 22, 2016

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State Press Play: Dealing with street harassment

Opinion columnist Libby Allnatt talks about her article "Street harassment: what creepers say versus what they mean." She also shares her own experiences that shape her writing and how to handle street harassers.

By Alexandra Watts | November 21, 2016

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