Opinion

Taking Responsibility for Libya’s Humanitarian Crisis and Mediterranean Migration

The EU may not have directly created this migration catastrophe, but it is each member nation’s humanitarian responsibility to try to solve it.

By Connor Murphy | April 22, 2015

The sheriff voters asked for but not the one we need right now (or ever)

News organizations across the U.S. are focusing on the farcicality of the ongoing civil contempt proceedings surrounding Sheriff Joe Arpaio — it’s just business as usual in Arizona.

By Editorial Board | April 22, 2015

2016 candidates need to address criminal justice reform

The U.S. has the highest incarceration rate and the most prisoners of any country in the world. With such an expensive, broken system, those running for president need to articulate how they will achieve criminal justice reform.

By Harper Neidig | April 21, 2015

California has no right to make vaccinations a requirement

Even though vaccines greatly reduce the odds of getting sick, we cannot in any way force people to get vaccinated.

By Alec Grafil | April 21, 2015

Dodd-Frank: Why the bill's regulations only create bigger banks

Dodd-Frank puts the entire finance industry at the mercy of unregulated government control, while simultaneously doing nothing to prevent what happened in the 2008 economic crisis.

By Noah Smith | April 20, 2015

Booth babe bans are changing convention marketing

Booth babes are no longer selling a product — they are the product.

By Danica Barnett | April 20, 2015

Too many candidates could pose problem for Republicans

Uniting demographics will be the deciding factor of the 2016 presidential elections, as candidates will be forced to reach out to other groups of people in order to have substantial support.

By Sydney Maki | April 20, 2015

Extreme droughts prove real action is needed on climate change

We have an obligation to future generations and to ourselves to stop climate change, or at least to turn back the clock on the monstrous effects it is having on our weather, our water and especially our lives.

By Jordan Brunner | April 19, 2015

Letter: Despite budget cuts, ASU still operating at high level of efficiency

Letter to the editor: It’s important to note that we make strong efforts to balance tuition affordability, predictability and quality education at ASU.

By Letters | April 18, 2015

Boos & Bravos: April 16

Boo to D.C.-based ESPN reporter Britt McHenry for being a bully, but bravo to the new "Star Wars" trailer.

By Editorial Board | April 16, 2015

The 2011 Undie Run drew more than 20,000 attendees, who donated 4.2 tons of clothing.

Hey, USG! Let us BB Run

For charities that rely on these clothes to get by, it’s going to be a problem when those in need are left in the dark.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | April 16, 2015

Example of Al-Farekh offers a more legitimate way to deal with American terror suspects

The capture and detainment of Mohanad Mahmoud al-Farekh should be the model presidential administrations use to fight terrorism by American citizens, not targeted killings with drones.

By Jordan Brunner | April 16, 2015

Rand Paul: The inclusive candidate, unless you’re a woman

Rand Paul’s repeated gaffes with female reporters and his history in the Senate demonstrate that he is not the inclusive candidate his campaign would have voters believe.

By Connor Murphy | April 15, 2015

'Party in the U.S.A.' feat. Rand Paul a match made in rally heaven

For presidential hopefuls, selecting a campaign song sets the tone of rallies, and the campaign, to come.

By Editorial Board | April 15, 2015

Tuition rates: a story of pots and kettles

Clearly, tuition is not rising as a result of state’s “slashing” their funding for higher education.

By Joan Lebeau | April 15, 2015

The Arizona Board of Regents is not responsible for tuition increases

This week the Arizona Republic’s Editorial Board urged the Board of Regents to not raise tuition, but they should be blaming the governor and Republican controlled legislature instead of the board.

By Zach Josephson | April 15, 2015

'Guitar Hero Live' boasts old rhythm, new blues

"Rock Band" is the reigning champion, and looks to maintain its foothold at the top of the music game genre well into the future.

By Harrison Finzel | April 15, 2015

POINT: Clinton is all you should need? Think again.

Hillary truly doesn’t have the experience or accolades to serve as President.

By Derrik Rochwalik | April 14, 2015

Obama doctrine is best option for U.S. foreign policy

Despite Republican opposition to a proposed agreement with Iran, President Obama's policy of engagement is the best hope for U.S. interests abroad.

By Harper Neidig | April 14, 2015

COUNTERPOINT: Hillary Clinton will win, but more important is how she will govern

I continue to place my bets on Clinton, who has had enough good experience in office to merit both the nomination and the mandate of the American people.

By Jordan Brunner | April 14, 2015

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