Opinion

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

Obamacare is working, give Obama some credit

Over the past year, Obamacare has been tremendously successful, and it's time Obama gets the credit that he deserves.

By Zach Josephson | January 28, 2015

President Obama swipes left on Prime Minister Netanyahu

Avoiding real journalists, speaking hypocritically and snubbing heads of state: 2016 could not get here soon enough.

By Derrik Rochwalik | January 27, 2015

Alberto Nisman: The hero no one cares about

Understanding why Alberto Nisman‘s death is more important than the attacks against Charlie Hebdo, and why it’s getting significantly less attention.

By Connor Murphy | January 27, 2015

Albuquerque incident proves effectiveness of police body cameras

With the recent string of excessive police force, steps must be taken to prevent future incidents. While body cameras cannot be the only solution, they are big step in the right direction.

By Alec Grafil | January 27, 2015

In defense of the New England Patriots

Every time I see Belichick’s and Brady’s smug faces celebrating a victory on SportsCenter, it makes me sick to my stomach.

By Noah Smith | January 26, 2015

Editorial cartoon by Kelcie Grega/The State Press

U.S. social theory & the problem of jumping to conclusions

The point of receiving a higher education is to challenge the beliefs that we already hold. "U.S. Race Theory and the Problem of Whiteness" is a course that aims to do just that.

By Editorial Board | January 26, 2015

Point: Why we need 'U.S. Race Theory & the Problem of Whiteness'

The problem of whiteness is that it blinds people to injustices when they don’t experience them firsthand. So yes, we do need classes that explore race and whiteness. In fact, we need as many as possible.

By Harper Neidig | January 26, 2015

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

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