Opinion

Mandatory church attendance is equally bad for secular people and non-secular people

For obvious reasons, mandatory prayer violates the rights of secular people, but it also undermines the principles of religion.

By Alec Grafil | March 31, 2015

Funny women in a funny man's world

“That’s not very ladylike,” is a phrase I have heard used to scold young women dozens of times.

By Sydney Maki | March 30, 2015

Rubio-lee tax reform is money in the bank

The Rubio-Lee tax plan grows prosperity, creates jobs and helps American families.

By Noah Smith | March 30, 2015

Germanwings tragedy cannot overshadow safety precautions

We may not know who or what to blame, but we should not be scapegoating the safety procedures that are designed to and are successful in protecting peoples' lives.

By Nicole Tyau | March 29, 2015

It's time to break gendered stereotypes in parenting

Instead of placing parents in these boxes of restriction, each parent should be equal in their role of nurture, and their role of discipline so the child respects each one of them equally as a result.

By Desiree Pharias | March 29, 2015

Why a woman’s place is on the $20 bill

A feminist, non-profit organization is demanding that a woman appear on the $20 bill— and it’s about time.

By Allie Bice | March 29, 2015

Boos & Bravos: March 26

Bravo to former UNC basketball coach Dean Smith for paying it forward, but boo to the overreaction by 1D fans.

By Editorial Board | March 26, 2015

Middle East has two futures: U.S. decides which

The U.S. needs to stop being a policeman and start being a very effective firefighter.

By Jordan Brunner | March 26, 2015

Gov. Ducey is wrong about Common Core

Gov. Doug Ducey has proven to be strongly against Common Core, but the more he talks about it, the more it becomes clear that he doesn’t understand what it is.

By Zach Josephson | March 25, 2015

Israel, Congress need to grow up

Another revelation about Israel’s childish behavior in conjunction with Congress is in the news. It’s time for Israel and Congress to grow up.

By Jordan Brunner | March 25, 2015

Why the U.S. economy is built upon infrastructure investments

Such investments are not only key for public safety, but sustainable economic growth over the next few years

By Noah Smith | March 23, 2015

Latest ‘Cinderella’ adaptation provides fresh take on Disney’s gender patterns

Little girls are not the only ones watching these movies, and the roles of both female and male characters have needed to be re-evaluated.

By Sydney Maki | March 23, 2015

Arizona's police anonymity bill fashions the new undercover cop

If the practices of law enforcement are truly honorable, they should not be afraid that an officer's name would appear in the media following a police shooting.

By Editorial Board | March 23, 2015

Latest 'Cinderella' adaptation provides fresh take on Disney's gender patterns

Little girls are not the only ones watching these movies and the roles of both female and male characters have needed to be re-evaluated.

By Sydney Maki | March 23, 2015

ASU Parking and Transit Services tickets overzealously

Parking and Transit Services needs to ease up on the parking fees.

By Yesenia Brewster | March 22, 2015

With 'Dear Future Husband,' Meghan Trainor proves she's all about that traditional gender role

It's not a man's job to open doors for women or a woman's role to always be right in arguments.

By Julia Shumway | March 22, 2015

Boos & Bravos: March 19

Bravo to Dr. Pepper (he worked hard for that degree) but boo to the violent nature of the arrest of Martese Johnson.

By Editorial Board | March 19, 2015

It's time for USG to abandon ticket to ride

Requiring candidates to run on a three-person ticket has convoluted the USG election process and hurt the student body.

By Editorial Board | March 18, 2015

Bibi Netanyahu is endangering Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party just won the recent elections by a slim margin, but Israel lost. Big time.

By Jordan Brunner | March 18, 2015

Election 2016: the case for Elizabeth Warren

The striking lack of diversity of views among the Democratic leadership is a threat to American democracy; Elizabeth Warren needs to run to present voters with a real alternative to the status quo, even if she cannot win.

By Connor Murphy | March 18, 2015

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