Columns

Opinion: ASU needs to make its patient portal more user-friendly

ASU Health Services' online patient portal needs to be more user-friendly. 

By Will Everett | February 5, 2019

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Opinion: Mark Brnovich has failed to help ASU students

Attorney General Mark Brnovich's lawsuits against the Arizona Board of Regents have done little for ASU students.

By Daniel Rubio | February 5, 2019

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Opinion: Being on your period should be considered an excused absence

The incapacitating pain many students feel on their periods should warrent an excused absense.

By Payton Saso | February 3, 2019

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Opinion: ASU shouldn't let race play a part in the hiring process

Race is a decisive tool in whether or not an applicant gets a job.

By Barbara Smith | January 31, 2019

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Opinion: Self-defense classes do not alleviate all the fear on campus

Self-defense classes can give confidence to students walking alone, but it does not alleviate all the fear.

By Payton Saso | January 31, 2019

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Opinion: It's time for ASU to reject the Confucius Institute

The Confucius Institute at ASU is a part of a larger geopolitical game being played by China, and ASU should play no part in this.

By Daniel Rubio | January 30, 2019

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Opinion: Unplugging from social media is important for college women

College women should take social media breaks to improve their self-esteem and mental health.

By Payton Saso | January 29, 2019

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Opinion: Let's get educated about the gender pay gap

College women need to learn about the gender wage gap to better prepare themselves for the workforce.

By Payton Saso | January 24, 2019

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Opinion: ASU needs more space to talk about race

ASU has failed to provide a place for students to talk about race — and the highs and lows that come with it. 

By Barbara Smith | January 22, 2019

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Opinion: 2019 is the year to get involved in the Women's Coalition

ASU students should get involved in the Women's Coalition to help educate and fight for gender equality.

By Payton Saso | January 22, 2019

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Opinion: No boombox needed to combat toxic masculinity

Relationships in modern romantic comedies mirror the way men should use their emotions.

By Payton Saso | January 17, 2019

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Opinion: ASU should require all incoming students to take a mental wellness class

The University should offer a course focused on coaching students through the college transition process. 

By Will Everett | January 17, 2019

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Opinion: Ranking colleges by hot girls is harmful to those in the No. 1 spot

"Hottest colleges" lists and the like can perpetuate certain beauty standards that can become harmful to those who don't meet them.

By Payton Saso | January 13, 2019

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Opinion: ASU needs a women's resource center

A women's resource center is necessary to addressing the health needs of students on campus.

By Jenny Guzman | November 29, 2018

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I ate my way through London and here's why you should too

ASU students and staff reflect on the experience of embracing cultures through food while traveling abroad.

By Chelsea Hofmann | November 29, 2018

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Charles Dominguez: How I came to embrace my roots in a trans-border state

Charles Dominguez details his identity and heritage as a Mexican-American student.

By Charles Dominguez | November 29, 2018

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Opinion: Research is a must in the gun control debate

Research is vital to diagnosing the U.S.'s gun problem.

By Charles Dominguez | November 29, 2018

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Katie Fusillo: Why I'm a political person

Katie Fusillo details her journey to becoming more involved in politics as a person and a student.

By Katie Fusillo | November 28, 2018

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Opinion: Constant exposure to politics is bad for mental health

The 24-hour news cycle may cause anxiety for some students.

By Katie Fusillo | November 28, 2018

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I'm the only Native journalist in my newsroom. Taylor Notah is one of many

A State Press reporter compares his experiences working in a predominantly white newsroom to those of a journalist in an all-Native American newsroom.

By Joseph Perez | November 26, 2018

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