Opinion

A student activist from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) smokes a joint in anticipation of the vote on Proposition 203 last September. Rep. John Fillmore, R-Apache Junction, recently introduced House Bill 2228, which would de-felonize possession of marijuana in Arizona.

Arizona needs to go green in November

Proposition 205 would finally legalize the recreational usage of marijuana in the state of Arizona, and decrease the prison populations.

By Chris Wood | August 25, 2016

Opinion columnist Charlene Santiago poses for a portrait in the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016.

Does heritage define your culture?

As a Latina, I realize that uncertainty is unavoidable for many, but we all have the power to determine who we truly are.

By Charlene Santiago | August 24, 2016

Cyberchondria: A new age of diagnosis

Cyberchondriacs can't handle the accessibility of information on the internet because it allows them to find health problems where they do not exist.

By Gabby Hirneise | August 23, 2016

ASU students who created the app, Dropspot, pose for a group photo.

Looking for a job after graduation? An ASU student's app might have the answer

Networking through LinkedIn is old and boring. A new app, Ethos, might be able to bridge the gap and make job-seeking fun again.

By Amir Khawaja | August 23, 2016

Blizzard Entertainment's new game, Overwatch, came out this May.

Let yourself experience a new world of gaming

Trying new games may seem like a waste of time -- you already know what you like, right? Not so fast, trying something new may change your outlook all together.

By Jacklyn Halversen | August 22, 2016

Stop hosting the Olympics in places that can't handle them

The Olympics are a momentous time for the world but can leave the host city wishing they never existed.

By Chris Wood | August 21, 2016

In this photo illustration reporter Gabby Hirniese photographs her roommate to showcase how one might cope with stress in a college setting.

Anxiety disorders, the new fad for college students

There is no doubt in my mind that college is a stressful, overwhelming experience, but overgeneralizing anxiety disorders isn't going to solve the problem.

By Gabby Hirniese | August 21, 2016

The women's studies department at ASU is seen on Friday, Aug. 19.

Want to change the world? Start with gender equality

Women's studies is a valuable way for students to learn about social justice in a world where gender equality should be the first step to solving several issues.

By Libby Allnatt | August 21, 2016

Cartoon illustration done on Wednesday, July 13, 2016.

More at stake: Why America should vote for more than its president

If passing legislation in D.C. was a firework, the President would simply be the fuse, but Congress is the explosion.

By Editorial Board | July 25, 2016

Daenerys Targaryen (left, portrayed by Emilia Clarke) and Tyrion Lannister (right, portrayed by Peter Dinklage) in HBO's "Game of Thrones."

'Game of Thrones' outdoes itself in latest season

The latest season of "Game of Thrones" outdid itself with increased brutality and even more complex plot twists.

By Omar Soussi | July 12, 2016

Students leaving the Memorial Union on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, on the Tempe campus.

Are Millennials really the worst generation ever?

Is millennial hate justified?

By Jimmy Arwood | June 21, 2016

Muhammad Ali: A legend in and out of the ring

Ali spent his life being great both inside and out of the ring.

By Omar Soussi | June 7, 2016

Too close for comfort: Federal health insurance program passes under slim margin

The Arizona legislature passed KidsCare in a heavily debated vote, for a program that is supported in every single state in the U.S.

By Editorial Board | May 31, 2016

Bartender Bridget Davis 23 makes a drink for a customer at Whiskey Row on April 7, 2016, on Mill Ave. in Tempe.

Arizona liquor laws and where to enjoy them

Arizona has some of the most relaxed liquor laws in the country.

By Chris Wood | April 28, 2016

Water rushes from a storm drain to begin the process of refilling Tempe Town Lake on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Officals say it will take roughly two weeks to refill the lake with 900-million gallons of water.

9 things to look back on from this year

The semester is coming to a close, now is a great time to reflect on the year.

By Editorial Board | April 28, 2016

The Arizona state flag flys outside of the Capitol building on Wednesday, March 23, 2016.

Sweet home Arizona

Despite popular opinion, Arizona has a lot to offer.

By Mia Armstrong | April 28, 2016

If the presidential candidates came to your grad party

Watching the candidates battle it out on the campaign trail is rough. The only thing worse would be living with them — more specifically, partying with them.

By Cody Fitzpatrick | April 28, 2016

‘Netflix generation’ could force cable companies to change their restrictive business model

If live broadcasts can become better friends with the Internet, cable companies might go by the wayside.

By Matt Layman | April 28, 2016

We overhype finals week

Finals week may be tough, but it is not as tough as students make it out to be.

By Gabby Hirniese | April 27, 2016

ASU Study Abroad office, located in Room 255 of Interdisciplinary B on the Tempe campus, is pictured on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

Summer alternatives: Finding the best way to spend your time

Didn't get the internship you wanted? There are still other options.

By Austen Bundy | April 26, 2016

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