Opinion

Newly elected Maricopa officials should focus on their jobs, not their personas

Newly elected County Recorder and Sheriff have big tasks ahead if they want to keep their jobs in 2020.

By Mitchell Atencio | November 17, 2016

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It's time to rethink solitary confinement

The widespread use of solitary confinement has negative psychological effects and threatens prospects for successful reintegration. 

By Mia Armstrong | November 17, 2016

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The peaceful transfer of power is the most underrated part of our republic

Without the peaceful transfer of power, our country would neither be peaceful nor powerful.

By Austen Bundy | November 17, 2016

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Elsa's lesson: Let 'Em Go

Do what you got to do. Let them go and move on. No one is worth getting hurt over. 

By Rebecca Lydford | November 15, 2016

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Going barefoot is a better and healthier lifestyle

People probably shouldn't be wearing shoes as much as they do.

By Mitchell Atencio | November 15, 2016

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Caffeine, a stimulant drug, is not an alternative to sleep

Caffeine is not an adequate substitute for natural ways to acquire energy. 

By Gabby Hirneise | November 15, 2016

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Enough with college attendance policies

I was under the impression that college would teach me new levels of responsibility, of accountability even.

By Savannah Haas | November 14, 2016

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Sexism prevails in intramural sports

Women are being treated like less than guys in intramural sports and it needs to change.

By Kynan Marlin | November 14, 2016

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Feminism is not misandry

Disliking men does not equate to feminism.

By Kelsey Mo | November 14, 2016

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If you're Hispanic/Latino then you know Spanish, right?

Spanish proficiency is being lost down the line of Hispanic immigrants generations in the U.S.and it's not OK.

By Charlene Santiago | November 14, 2016

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Five ways students can live a healthier lifestyle

Why wait to live a healthy lifestyle? 

By Gabby Hirneise | November 13, 2016

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It's time for America to catch the soccer bug

There is no experience like watching live soccer, something I think to be the biggest rush in professional sports. 

By Chris Wood | November 13, 2016

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Street harassment: what creepers say versus what they mean

Have you been catcalled? Decode what your harasser was really trying to say when they degraded you.

By Libby Allnatt | November 13, 2016

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I'm not anorexic, stop telling me I am

College students possess misconceptions regarding eating disorders.

By Kelsey Mo | November 10, 2016

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Thursday Night Football must come to an end

The NFL's attempt to grow their control of the week has failed miserably, the time for an end is now.

By Mitchell Atencio | November 10, 2016

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College is not the best four years of your life

Who decided college should be the best years of your life?

By Sky Jordan | November 10, 2016

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Goodbye Arpaio, Hello Trump: How do we 'Make America Great Again'?

This year's election has resulted in many Americans feeling uncertain and scared about the future.

By Charlene Santiago | November 9, 2016

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Election 2016: The morning after

The election is over, and while I'm shell-shocked, it's time to move on and transition.

By Chris Wood | November 9, 2016

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Despite Republican control across the board, don't worry about Trump's first 100 days

Despite the Republican control in Congress, Trump's first 100 days won't be as eventful as he promises.

By Austen Bundy | November 9, 2016

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Dear Drake, no more mental health jokes, please

Bullying and joking about mental health issues can adversely affect those seeking help for their struggles.

By Mitchell Atencio | November 8, 2016

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