Opinion

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Ex-model Cara Delevingne shapes society, shows us the error in our ways

I’m sure most of you have read in the news lately about the bold move of Cara Delevingne to end her modeling career.

By Rebecca Lydford | August 23, 2015

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This semester's editorial board reacts to the first day of classes in GIFs

The first day of classes have mixed emotions similar of that to of an adolescent teen. First, you're excited to step on campus once more, or even for the first time, but as the day wears on your emotions go from fear as you get lost on the vast campus grounds, to disgust as you wipe the excessive amount of sweat off your brow. 

By Editorial Board | August 20, 2015

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SeaWorld protest a real 'Jackass' move

“Blackfish”, SeaWorld of Hurt, #EmptytheTanks; we’ve all seen it; people voicing their undying hatred of Seaworld over multiple social media platforms.

By Lindsay Roberts | August 20, 2015

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Slacktivism is more than just couches and potato chips

In a post-Kony 2012 world, “slacktivism” is a buzzword.

| August 20, 2015

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State by state, the death penalty is finally losing ground

States should follow the lead of Connecticut, Nebraska and Pennsylvania and work to end the unethical and inhumane practice of capital punishment

By Connor Murphy | August 19, 2015

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Theaters With Attitude: 'Straight Outta Compton' prompts increased security

This past weekend, Straight Outta Compton premiered and all the theaters requested back-up. While some guests were thrilled about these armed additions, many – such as myself – were appalled.

By Rayne Blumenthal | August 19, 2015

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GOP Presidential candidates: Cut the theatrics

The first Republican debate of the 2016 election cycle was everything but informative. These candidates need to amp up their debating skills if they are looking to win the upcoming election. 

By Allie Bice | August 7, 2015

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5 void-filling podcasts you need in your life

So whether you’re craving a cure to tide you over until Serial season two, or simply looking for something to break you out of that pre-fall semester limbo, here are five podcasts that can’t go wrong.

By Megan Janetsky | July 27, 2015

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The cultural ideas in Old Town are as antiquated as the area itself

Old Town Scottsdale is a place of cute western attractions and questionable cultural integrity. 

By Isabella Castillo | July 23, 2015

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ASU's handling of Durant saga provides a refreshing dose of competence

Despite ample opportunities to follow a negative precedent set by the NFL and others, ASU finds itself in a position to take a stand against domestic violence.

By Stefan Modrich | July 16, 2015

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7 struggles with street harassment

If you are a woman who deals with daily street harassment, you’ve most likely dealt with these seven situations.

By Aimee Plante | June 30, 2015

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Lana Del Rey's music filled with outdated, antifeminist ideas

Whether it was her intention or not, romanticizing domestic abuse is dangerous territory when you have an audience of young, impressionable listeners, or any listeners at all for that matter.

By Isabella Castillo | June 2, 2015

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Stock images should not map out our futures

ASU just came out with a new tool meant to determine prospecting students career path through a personality quiz. But should our futures really be trivialized with stock images of job settings?

By Editorial Board | May 25, 2015

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Letter: On Moral Leadership and Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide

This reversal shows a lack of moral leadership, or else a double standard.

By Letters | May 1, 2015

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