Opinion

Real madness? Insufficient compensation for NCAA athletes

Being a student athlete is like being a student with a full-time job and should be compensated in a similar way.

By Kayla Chan | March 18, 2015

Ducey's budget: Following the road map to opportunity

After keeping his campaign promises and getting his budget through the legislature in such a short amount of time, Ducey is on his way to become one of the greatest political leaders Arizona has ever seen.

By Joan Lebeau | March 18, 2015

Racism louder than fraternity chants

The racist SAE song is evidence of a larger problem, but also a distraction from it.

By Harper Neidig | March 17, 2015

NYPD: patrolling the streets and trolling the Internet

With the editing of Eric Garner"s Wikipedia page, the NYPD has fallen to new lows.

By Alec Grafil | March 17, 2015

Africa in trouble: Why fighting Boko Haram may start an even bigger war

What may have started out as a fight by legitimate state forces against the illegitimate actions of terrorists and criminals masquerading as a state could turn nasty really quickly.

By Jordan Brunner | March 17, 2015

Hillary Clinton: Purveyor of muddy-water transparency

Tsk, tsk, no personal server when you work for the American people! But will it hurt her presidency aspirations? Not likely.

By Derrik Rochwalik | March 17, 2015

ASU football holds no position for misogynists

Davon Durant is part of a company of athletes who should no longer be respected for their misogynistic and violent behavior.

By Editorial Board | March 16, 2015

Religion, feminism go to bed together

Regardless of faith and beliefs, women should be respected as individuals capable of making decisions and subsequently respected for their ability to do so.

By Sydney Maki | March 16, 2015

Strong dollar could hurt U.S. economy

There are many negatives to the strong U.S. dollar that policymakers should be very concerned about.

By Noah Smith | March 16, 2015

Ducey's spending cuts will scare away out-of-staters

Michael Crow's vision for a higher out-of-state student percentage is looking improbable with the $40.3 million cut to ASU's state funding.

By Nicole Tyau | March 15, 2015

Two 'Bachelorettes' next season — what a travesty

Women all over the nation are in an uproar over the producers' decision to have two bachelorettes next season, but have they forgotten how "The Bachelor" is run?

By Desiree Pharias | March 15, 2015

Pro-life Chalk Day creatively promotes a culture of life

Pro-life Chalk Day is an excellent approach to opening up the conversation about abortion in a gentle way.

By Joan Lebeau | March 5, 2015

Boos & Bravos: March 5

Bravo to the return of the Diamondback's throwback jersey, but boo to the death of Leonard Nimoy.

By Editorial Board | March 5, 2015

Members of the 942 Crew attempt to disrupt a UCLA free throw attempt behind the "Curtain of Distraction" on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Guest column: 942 Crew, Curtain of Distraction benefit ASU

The Curtain of Distraction has certainly been living up to its name lately. As a matter of fact, it has always done so, just not on a national or even international scale.

By Alex Arroyo | March 5, 2015

On eliminating gerrymandering, our vote matters

The Arizona Legislature needs to remember that it works for the citizens of Arizona.

By Allie Bice | March 5, 2015

(War)Game Over

The era of clandestine torture by the U.S. is coming to a close.

By Harrison Finzel | March 5, 2015

The Arizona Board of Regents is requesting more funding for the state university system for fiscal year 2014. ASU is asking for $113 million from ABOR's budget proposal, which is now being reviewed by Gov. Jan Brewer and will be submitted to the Legislature in January. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

After Ducey's latest affront, ASU students must fight for the right to study

It is time for students to rally together against the evisceration of the right to education.

By Editorial Board | March 4, 2015

CPAC speeches gloss over complex issues

At the Conservative Political Action Conference last weekend, many prominent Republicans made speeches with outlandish statements about what are actually very important issues facing the country.

By Zach Josephson | March 4, 2015

Afghan women need U.S. troops — just for a while longer

Afghanistan is making great strides on the issue of women’s rights. But without the security of U.S. troops, that may soon change.

By Jordan Brunner | March 4, 2015

Chris Christie: political stud, popular dud

Chris Christie continues to garner support from businesses but fails to promote his public image.

By Alec Grafil | March 4, 2015

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