Opinion

Those that are famous should use their popularity for good, not evil

Society has a unique place in their heart for those who are "famous for being famous," but do they actually deserve it?

By Noelle Lilley | November 29, 2015

Hollywood's gender issues will finally be addressed at Oscars

Having the Best Actress completely outshine the Best Actor competition has the potential to finally bring attention to gender issues that Hollywood should be talking about.

By Noah Smith | November 25, 2015

Americans face repercussions of poorly-planned Obamacare

The goal was to prevent private health insurers from competing and raising prices for customers, as well as to make insurers working with Obamacare agree to cover high risk patients.

By Alexis Berdine | November 24, 2015

Turkey about to get stuffed

Turkey is playing geopolitics at the expense of the global siege on ISIL.

By Harrison Finzel | November 24, 2015

Black Friday turned green

For those of you looking to avoid the possibility of being stampeded by a crowd or skipping time with family, here are a few good alternatives.

By Rebecca Lydford | November 24, 2015

Calls for 'tolerance' normalizes difference, entrenches social ills

The optimism held by those who declare tolerance the ultimate solution requires the belief that there may never be a panacea to our issues.

By Ben King | November 24, 2015

Marketers, stop misleading your customers

In contemporary marketing, false promises and misleading statements have become widespread across the market as businesses seek new ways to procure revenue.

By Graham Paul | November 23, 2015

Grimes changes face of pop music, doesn't care what you think

Indie sensation Grimes' new album is a danceable, aggressive attack on the music culture that made her a star.

By Maureen Van Dobben | November 23, 2015

One video game's 'reboot' shows industry grasping at straws

The fact of the matter is that a game should stand on its own two feet, not on a platform made of nostalgia.

By Damon Smith | November 23, 2015

ASU counseling centers, society at large face mental health stigmas

Mental health services need to be talked about so students know where to go when they are facing it. It should be more widely discussed so it is more widely accepted.

By Editorial Board | November 23, 2015

The people we're forgetting when we talk about domestic violence

Men and women are both victims of domestic abuse, but the public won’t acknowledge that.

By Gabby Hirniese | November 22, 2015

The ASU Counseling Services, located on every campus, is equipped to deal with any problems students are dealing with. Student have access to their services in-person from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every business day and by phone after hours. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

Mental health a sweeping problem in US, needs to be acknowledged

As a society we need to stop trying to criminalize mental disorders, and start trying to treat those who have them.

By Kendra Penningroth | November 22, 2015

Revenge is a daesh best served from 20,000 feet

Call them ISIS, call them ISIL, call them Daesh: I dub them screwed.

By Harrison Finzel | November 19, 2015

Black and Blue Friday is ruining Thanksgiving, causing injuries

At some point, Thanksgiving stopped being a legitimate holiday for society and became the day before Black Friday.

By Lindsay Roberts | November 19, 2015

I have a confession: I am now a 'Belieber'

Justin Bieber has made a fan out of me.

By Adonis Dees | November 19, 2015

The dysfunctional relationship between media and mass shooters

Journalism and media can be powerful forces of change by influencing people’s thoughts and actions.

By Rebecca Lydford | November 18, 2015

I have no problem with ASU PD using body cameras

This my own experience from the fall of 2014 that caused me to mistrust ASU police officers.

By Cody Fitzpatrick | November 18, 2015

I don't have to change my profile to #PrayforParis

I am praying for Paris, but it doesn't have to be on my Facebook profile picture.

By Yesenia Brewster | November 17, 2015

US, allied momentum against ISIS must continue

The U.S. and its global partners have been ramping up efforts to put an end to the cancerous growth of ISIS.

By Graham Paul | November 17, 2015

Even for Wildcats, hate is a strong word

In an age of sensitivity in the U.S. the word “hate” isn’t appropriate to use, especially in a college environment.

By Austen Bundy | November 17, 2015

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