Opinion

Ohio bill assumes women are emotionally and financially equipped to take care of a child with Down syndrome

A lot of attention has been focused around my home state lately which is something I usually ignore unless it’s an election year but a new abortion bill proposed this summer really took my notice.

By Kelcie Grega | August 31, 2015

Oak Flat mining proponents act selfishly, short-sightedly and stupidly

Our thirst to further our ever-consuming economy not only effects Native Americans, but it will lead to humanity's extinction date.

By Rebecca Lydford | August 31, 2015

Defending Miley Cyrus from a bunch of hurt feelings

Miley uses her reputation, fame and fortune to provide valuable resources for vulnerable populations. And, apparently, to offend them as well.

By Rayne Blumenthal | August 31, 2015

Oceanside Ice Arena's renovation is about more than just ASU NCAA Hockey

Why would they fund their own renovations for a program that won't stay?

By Fabian Ardaya | August 31, 2015

Cyborg athletes coming to stadiums everywhere, but I'm not worried

Microsoft has made sports more technical, but it's all part of the evolution of sports itself.

By Cody Fitzpatrick | August 30, 2015

#AllLivesMatter, not just #BlackLivesMatter

Racism is not limited to Caucasian people; anybody from any racial background has the capacity to be racist.

By Lindsay Roberts | August 30, 2015

The Barrister building, located on the 100 block of south Central Avenue, has been named a historical site by the city of Phoenix.

History preserved in Phoenix, one 'Psycho' set at a time

Historic "Psycho" filming site needs to be preserved in Phoenix.

By Graham Paul | August 30, 2015

'Female Viagra' brings female sexuality safely to the masses

A new drug, Addyi, is said to increase brain chemicals that increase sexual desire, what does that really mean for women?

By Grace Kim | August 27, 2015

If plagiarist ASU professor Matthew Whitaker was a student, he would be expelled

Professor Matthew Whitaker plagiarized twice and was simply demoted. If he was a student, his consequences would be much more severe.

By Editorial Board | August 27, 2015

Shame on Michael Jordan for suing small grocery

Dominick's must pay superstar Michael Jordan $8.9 million for a minor situation, but what does that say about Jordan?

By Spencer Hann | August 27, 2015

Arizonans, we need to take immediate action to avert a water crisis

Arizona, which already has substantial water conservation laws, should follow California’s lead and proactively enact residential water rationing.

By Connor Murphy | August 26, 2015

New app less awkward but less personal way to meet people

Knock Knock is the new innovative way to share info quickly, but is it really the best way?

By Ben King | August 26, 2015

ASU leads with new SVU unit to investigate sexual assault

ASU Police Department's new Special Victims Unit has the potential to decrease sexual assault on campus, and encourage other universities to follow suit.

By Editorial Board | August 25, 2015

Why I'm happier without Instagram

Everyone's addicted to Instagram, but after being obsessed with it myself, I realize I'm far better off without it.

By Noelle Lilley | August 25, 2015

ASU: A breath of (almost) fresh air

ASU identifies itself as 100 percent tobacco-free, as well as 100 percent smoke-free, but is that actually possible?

By Sydney Maki | August 25, 2015

Classic movies through a modern lens a 'fool's game'

In recent months there has been a fervent and passionate crusade against one of Hollywood’s all-time classics, "Gone With The Wind," by contemporary critics for the film’s blatant romanticism of “the South’s lost cause” and the institution of slavery itself. While the 1939 Oscar winner has always carried the distinction of being one of the most controversial classical Hollywood movies when analyzing it through the current Post-1964 New Left lens, the recent debate over the connotation and meaning of the confederate flag has lead to some modern critics to even call for an outright ban of the movie and its disappearance from popular and mainstream culture.

By Noah Smith | August 24, 2015

There's nothing domestic about the NFL's handling of abuse

Four. That’s the number of games the New England Patriot's quarterback, Tom Brady, will be suspended from in the upcoming NFL season.

By Spencer Hann | August 24, 2015

Footing the bill while wearing a skirt means society's evolved

This past weekend, my boyfriend and I took a trip to California. We ate out multiple times at various restaurants in the Los Angeles area and I began to notice that bill was always handed to him at the end of the meal. While it was a slight gesture from the server, it began to irritate me more and more throughout the weekend. We tend to alternate between paying for meals and, as far as I am concerned, that is not an uncommon thing anymore.

By Rayne Blumenthal | August 24, 2015

PC Police arrest comics on college campuses around the nation

For more than 50 years, it’s been a given that if you attend a stand-up comedy show, you’re going to hear some material that’s intended to shock the audience, push the boundaries of good taste, and even occasionally violate the unwritten rules basic human decency.

By Cody Fitzpatrick | August 23, 2015

First two women graduate from Ranger School, show amazing strength

Recently, 96 Army Rangers graduated from Ranger School, two of them, were women. This is the first occurrence that two women have graduated from one of the most difficult training courses in the U.S.

By Graham Paul | August 23, 2015

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