Opinion

Counterpoint: What IS the 'Problem of Whiteness?'

As the largest institution of higher education in the nation, ASU should have anticipated an aggressive reception of a course called “U.S. Race Theory and the Problem of Whiteness.”

By Sydney Maki | January 26, 2015

ASU Tobacco-free: A policy in desperate need of revision

Is ASU's tobacco-free policy really improving the campus?

By Yesenia Brewster | January 25, 2015

Herself.com moves feminism in the right direction

This brand-new feminist website is ***FLAWLESS.

By Allie Bice | January 25, 2015

Boos & Bravos: Jan. 22

Bravo to President Obama's State of the Union zinger, but boo to the New England Patriot's deflated balls.

By Editorial Board | January 22, 2015

Ashton Carter: Potentially the best Secretary of Defense in years

Ashton Carter’s experience and demeanor make him uniquely suited to be Secretary of Defense. Here are some things he should focus on if he gets there.

By Jordan Brunner | January 22, 2015

Talent management holds key to resolving HR complaints

When people criticize the HR departments of companies of which they're a part, they really should focus on how their recruiting sectors are functioning.

By Kayla Chan | January 22, 2015

Don't make your decision yet: Obama’s last two years

Many have tried to make President Obama’s State of Union into a statement of his legacy. Here’s why that’s the wrong approach.

By Jordan Brunner | January 21, 2015

Editorial cartoon by Kelcie Grega/The State Press

For Roosevelt Row, adaptive reuse an appropriate compromise

Rather than instantly commit to the demolition of landmarks on Roosevelt Row, Baron Properties should reconsider the historical value and character of the buildings in question and opt for adaptive reuse.

By Editorial Board | January 21, 2015

Solitary confinement: Turning men into monsters

It is pivotal that we do not treat the issue of solitary confinement in the same manner that inmates have been abused for decades in Arizona and the entire U.S. — placing the issue out of sight and out of mind.

By Connor Murphy | January 21, 2015

U.S. patriotism larger than the silver screen

This isn’t Ford’s Theatre, after all; it’s just Hollywood.

By Harrison Finzel | January 21, 2015

SRP's solar rate hike could end rooftop solar

SRP recently proposed a solar rate hike that would make rooftop solar economically unfeasible and would likely signal the end of rooftop solar within their territory.

By Zach Josephson | January 20, 2015

On higher education, post-budget Ducey proves to be all talk, no action

Gov. Doug Ducey’s education cuts foreshadow the destruction of Arizona’s public university system as we know it.

By Editorial Board | January 20, 2015

Unholy matrimony: the good gay marriage can bring for Republicans

The legalization of gay marriage is one small step for the U.S. in the right direction of history and one giant leap for the Republican Party.

By Derrik Rochwalik | January 20, 2015

The ice cream man cometh: Ducey drops budget, fails education

Lacking any political courage, Governor Ducey began his term by leaving the state's university system out to dry.

By Harper Neidig | January 19, 2015

Capital gains tax more important than you believe

In his new State of the Union address, the President plans to introduce several new economic proposals that are designed to create revenue to pay for a series of breaks toward boosting stagnant middle and low incomes.

By Noah Smith | January 19, 2015

Post-Peshawar Massacre: a call for change

When reactions to the world’s problems are more than emotional 5-minute conversations, the solutions to these problems will begin to appear.

By Sydney Maki | January 19, 2015

Boos & Bravos: Jan. 15

Bravo to Belgium for its anti-terrorism movement, but boo to the collapse of USA Place — we still miss that Chili's.

By Editorial Board | January 15, 2015

Top 6 2016 presidential election candidates: players and failures

While Romney threatens to return to the campaign trail, here are six candidates who will matter in the 2016 election.

By Harrison Finzel | January 15, 2015

NYPD slowdown a show of irony

By protesting the criticism against them, NYPD officers gave the critics exactly what they wanted.

By Harper Neidig | January 15, 2015

Transgender health coverage a necessary change for progress of equality

Trans* health care coverage is a step in the right direction down the long and winding path to national equality.

By Editorial Board | January 14, 2015

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