Columns

To be or not to be accountable? Five must read opinion columns

These opinion columns cover a concept that seems to be difficult to grasp for some — holding people and institutions accountable for their actions.

By Maya Foxall | April 25, 2019

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Opinion: DACA voices need representation and protection

DACA recipients at ASU deserve more of a say, considering that they play a big role in the community. 

By McKenzie Sadeghi | April 23, 2019

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Opinion: The true cost of the fee increase is ASU's ideals

The price hikes may decrease student diversity that is reflected in ASU's charter and demonstrates the University's need for transparency.

By Aashney Shah | April 23, 2019

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Opinion: Break up with your social media

It's time students delete their social media accounts.

By Nicola Frederickson | April 23, 2019

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Letter to the Editor: Student action is integral to investigating the ASU economics allegations

Alex Baker, a senior majoring in Business Data Analytics, offers his take on the recent ASU economics department allegations and the action that students can take.

By Alex Baker | April 23, 2019

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Opinion: 5 reasons why you shouldn't support Coachella

Coachella has its pros, but it has a lot more cons than many tend to overlook.

By Maya Foxall | April 18, 2019

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Opinion: It's OK to refuse to date someone with polarizing political views

Students should not be stigmatized for wanting to date someone they agree with politically. 

By Jenny Guzman | April 18, 2019

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Letter to the Editor: He’s Bernie Sanders, not Colonel Sanders

Ben Cooper and Tanzil Chowdhury argue that Bernie Sanders is not a celebrity, but a politician that should be taken seriously.

By Ben Cooper and Tanzil Chowdhury | April 18, 2019

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Opinion: Joe Biden shouldn't be president

Joe Biden is a popular political figure, but many of his "progressive" stances are not backed by action.

By Aashney Shah | April 16, 2019

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Five opinion columns you need to read this week

For better or for worse, these are the opinion columns that college students should be reading this week.

By Maya Foxall | April 16, 2019

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Opinion: Pride and other LGBTQ+ events are not just straight entertainment

It is the responsibility of people who are not in the LGBTQ+ community to educate themselves before attending Pride. 

By Jenny Guzman | April 11, 2019

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Opinion: Stop pretending that your pop culture idols are fit for office

Pop culture icons aren't always fit for every role, including office.

By Maya Foxall | April 11, 2019

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Opinion columns to read this week: From Joe Biden to AirPods

Four opinion columns you should read this week.

By Maya Foxall | April 10, 2019

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Payton Saso: Sorority social media may be pretty, but it's not perfect

Social media perpetuates the idea that sorority women hold looks over value.

By Payton Saso | April 7, 2019

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Opinion: Running into a Tinder match on campus is not that deep

There is Tinder etiquette that comes into play when seeing a match on campus. 

By Jenny Guzman | April 4, 2019

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Opinion columns that spread pride and concern for students

Check out these opinion columns for up to date information inside of Arizona, across the country and beyond.

By Maya Foxall | April 4, 2019

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Opinion: Make the switch to menstrual cups

Using a menstrual cup can help keep unnecessary trash out of landfills and keep costs low for menstruators.

By Payton Saso | April 2, 2019

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Opinion: Talking about safe sex is the best foreplay

College students, notorious for having unsafe sex, may not know the repercussions (and possible STIs) that result from it. 

By Payton Saso | April 2, 2019

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Policies and controversies are at the forefront of this week's must-read columns

Here are some of the best opinion columns from different news outlets that students should check out this week.

By Maya Foxall | March 27, 2019

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These 4 columns will keep you updated and possibly alarm you

These must-read columns cover abortions, the drought plan, Trump and other pressing issues that can impact college students.

By Maya Foxall | March 24, 2019

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