Opinion

Thanks, Obama! We're out of the space jam

The endless cycle of underfunding by the government and weak returns from NASA is on track to end, if NASA can have a strong showing this year.

By Harrison Finzel | February 4, 2015

Shake Shack worth IPO prices? Go with your gut

Shake Shack is among many of the "hot IPOs" we've heard about, whose stock prices almost double from opening to closing the first day they're traded. But are they good investments? Or does the "cool" factor and popularity of the company mask its actual worth?

By Kayla Chan | February 4, 2015

Being anti-science shouldn't be a political stance

In the aftermath of the recent measles outbreak, political candidates have been labeled as either pro or anti-science. This decision sets our country on a very dangerous path away from science.

By Zach Josephson | February 4, 2015

Congressman Tim Ryan's pursuit of power

It is easier to locate a spine on Capitol Hill than it is for women to find supportive and realistic alternatives to abortion.

By Joan Lebeau | February 4, 2015

McCain shouldn't defend Kissinger

John McCain was wrong to stand up for Henry Kissinger in the face of protests.

By Harper Neidig | February 3, 2015

Why Mitt quit

In quitting now, Mitt Romney has shown that he is keenly aware of the impact another run might have on his legacy and on himself.

By Connor Murphy | February 3, 2015

President Obama should veto Keystone Pipeline XL

With Congress making quick progress on the Keystone XL pipeline, President Obama should stick to his guns and veto the pipeline.

By Alec Grafil | February 3, 2015

Editorial Cartoon by Kelcie Grega/The State Press

An open letter to Jimmy Fallon

Baby, come back; we can blame it all on you.

By Editorial Board | February 2, 2015

Gerrymandering causes forefathers to turn over in their graves

The elimination of this outdated process will reduce the presence of extremes in the U.S. democratic system and move overall U.S. democracy in the right direction.

By Noah Smith | February 2, 2015

A breakup playlist to get over Jimmy Fallon

This weekend, Jimmy Fallon let a lot of ASU students down when he teased a photo of himself on the steps of the MU but left before meeting any students.

By Editorial Board | February 2, 2015

Ladies, react and destroy the patriarchy

Nicknamed the “ Day of Dread ” and “ Abuse Bowl ,” Super Bowl Sunday has gained the reputation as an instigator of an outrageous spike in domestic abuse.

By Sydney Maki | February 2, 2015

Emerging presidential contenders diminish hope for change

Although it's still early in the election cycle, things are looking good for the status quo and not so good for the rest of us.

By Valerie Moffat | February 1, 2015

Let them eat cake: Hypocrisy and religious rights of businesses

The sexual orientation controversy creates a hypocritical attitude toward morality and civil rights

By Nicole Tyau | February 1, 2015

Good riddance to #SB49

They say Arizona will soon be reaping the economic benefits of the Super Bowl, but in reality, all we will really have is the bragging rights of hosting a huge party.

By Desiree Pharias | February 1, 2015

The big, fat Greek election

Tsipras's election will mark a radical economic and political departure for the austerity-torn country unlike any in recent memory.

By Harrison Finzel | January 29, 2015

Boos & Bravos: Jan 29

Bravo to Shake Shack for opening nationwide, but boo to the Super Bowl and Phoenix Open for turning downtown Phoenix into a zoo.

By Editorial Board | January 29, 2015

A 'new dive into the ocean' is more important than 'the new space race'

The ocean needs to be explored faster than it is damaged.

By Kayla Chan | January 29, 2015

Letter: Further sanctions against Iran would close negotiations

Letter to the Editor: "The truly "irresponsibly childish" person is not President Obama, but rather Speaker Boehner, who is undermining American interests and security by siding with a foreign leader instead of the President for his own political gain for the Republicans."

By Letters | January 29, 2015

ASU policies reactive rather than proactive

As the New American University, ASU seeks to be known as a trailblazer for institutions around the nation. While our University may be excelling in science, health and education rankings, it continues to remain far behind in sexual assault awareness and protection.

By Editorial Board | January 28, 2015

Obama and Saudi Arabia cozy up – but with different goals in mind

The U.S. has many “frenemies”: China, Pakistan, Egypt and Mexico. But the worst of them all is actually not even considered a “frenemy.” The name of this country? Saudi Arabia.

By Jordan Brunner | January 28, 2015

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