Boo to Iran. A new report by the International Atomic Energy Agency showed an increase in Iran’s nuclear activity. The report, released earlier this week, all but confirmed suspicions that Iran was seeking nuclear power. The country defended its nuclear testing by saying that it was for energy, not weapons. The country claimed that Washington fabricated the report. Several European countries sided with the U.S. and are pushing for increased sanctions against the Middle Eastern country. Israel, Iran’s chief nemesis, has warned of a preemptive strike if it continues to pursue nuclear weapons, and the U.S. has said all options are on the table. It’s a no-good, sticky situation all around.
Bravo to four-day weeks and three-day weekends. Between stressful class registration and the impending finals, we need to blow off some steam. But we can’t forget what the holiday stands for: the brave veterans our country is so lucky to have. Thank all the veterans you know or meet. Without them, this country would not be as great as it is. Still, take advantage of the extra day. We suggest enjoying the nice weather or sleeping, or you can do both by sleeping outside. It’s refreshing to think that Thanksgiving is just around the corner, too. That means we only have a three-day week, which is even better than a four-day week.
Boo to the possibility of a total bike ban on the Tempe campus. Students gathered last week to discuss the new “Walk Your Wheels” campaign that Undergraduate Student Government started this semester. Some were still concerned about bike traffic on campus. Unless this campaign is effective, we might be looking at a complete bike ban on campus, which is not cool. Many students ride their bike to school or have to get from one end of campus to the other in a timely fashion. Now a public service announcement from The State Press: Walk your wheels on campus so we don’t have to ban bikes, longboards and other wheel-based modes of transport on campus.
Bravo to the democratic process. On Tuesday night, a fierce opposition ousted State Senate President Russell Pearce, who had become something of a legend both within the state and across the country. Many states introduced “SB 1070-esque” bills this past legislative session, emulating the bill that made Pearce famous. This marks the first time in American history that a sitting State Senate president was recalled. Arizona made history, and we all witnessed it. The political landscape changed overnight as the state’s most powerful politician became nothing more than a memory.
Boo to the NCAA for ruling the ASU baseball team ineligible for the 2012 postseason. Not “boo” because of the necessary punishment, but “boo” because it takes so long for the penalties to take place. Many of the players on the current team had little to do with Pat Murphy, but they are the ones who are punished. It is far too common of an occurrence in the NCAA.
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