Opinion

Obama: Don't fold to Russia and China with a full house

Obama gambles with foreign policy, even when the deck is stacked in our favor.

By Austen Bundy | September 29, 2015

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Facebook, India work together on Internet connectivity, disagree on LBGT rights

The partnership between India and Facebook could result in increased ability for the people of India to access the web, while also presenting Facebook the opportunity to enhance their global reach.

By Ben King | September 29, 2015

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Love or hate Internet trolls, some of them fight bigotry

Internet trolls are both an effective and hilarious way to combat ignorance online.

By Rayne Blumenthal | September 28, 2015

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Anti-smoking ads just make people want to smoke more

These ads are so morbid, they just make me want to go outside for a smoke – sometimes out of spite.

By Kelcie Grega | September 28, 2015

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ASU football fans should stick around, but the team should understand if we don't

The Sun Devils and its fans should stop bickering and start working on growing as a unit.

By Editorial Board | September 28, 2015

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How a prank call may lead to a Vladimir Putin and Elton John date

Celebrity activists should offer more nuanced views if they want to make a real impact.

By Cody Fitzpatrick | September 27, 2015

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Period awareness — let’s make it a thing

Period Barbie finally helps to remove the negative stigma of menstruation.

By Grace Kim | September 24, 2015

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Schools need to know where to draw the line

With counseling surrounding the death of loved ones and birth control being given without parents knowledge, schools need to know when is too much involvement. 

By Spencer Hann | September 24, 2015

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Pope Francis forces U.S. to recognize its failings

Pope Francis’s humanitarian values have exposed the lack thereof in American politics today.

By Connor Murphy | September 24, 2015

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Colbert says ASU a 'degree mill,' but the Editorial Board thinks that's hooey

In not so shocking news, ASU has been scrutinized by the media once again. We've now heard it all from party school, or, as Stephen Colbert recently put it, a degree mill.

By Editorial Board | September 23, 2015

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Medical school isn't rocket science

Since a young age, I have been told that medical school will be the hardest thing I do in my career. To my surprise, attending medical school will involve less compromise and work than I would have expected. 

By Gabby Hirniese | September 23, 2015

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You can't save the world and keep the U.S. safe at the same time, Obama

These 100,000 Syrian immigrants are not going to simply blend into our job markets, our laws, or our innovative and progressive society. However, here is what they will blend into, our welfare system.

By Alexis Berdine | September 23, 2015

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Viola Davis sheds light on Hollywood's 'lack of opportunity'

More roles need to be available to women of color, and these roles should stray outside stereotypes.

By Yesenia Brewster | September 22, 2015

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'Death to America' is nothing personal, Iranian President says

“Death to America" is a political statement, not a personal one. 

By Harrison Finzel | September 22, 2015

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This Sanders speech one small step for bipartisanship, one giant leap for his candidacy

Sanders just took a massive leap forward, not just for his campaign but for politics in general.

By Austen Bundy | September 22, 2015

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Why the world isn't ready for a female president

The world may not be ready for a female president but that's okay - because America is.

By Rayne Blumenthal | September 21, 2015

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Flat tax for Uncle Sam really that simple

There has been a recent trend in the global economy.

By Noah Smith | September 21, 2015

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U.S., Obama must show strength as we host Chinese president Xi Jinping

Future U.S. Chinese relations to be dictated by coming summit in the capital.

By Graham Paul | September 20, 2015

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'The Lord of the Rings' reimagined as climate catastrophe — in GIFs

A planet in potential devastation—power dangles within reach and tantalizes humans to the point of valuing increased personal opulence over the livlihood of all.

By Rebecca Lydford | September 20, 2015

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Donald Trump relies on misinformation to trick gullible voters

Why does Donald Trump want us to believe in a hazard that’s not even real?

By Cody Fitzpatrick | September 20, 2015

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