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Government transparency, community awareness important in political sphere

Including the public in decisions that will impact their lives doesn’t just protect the concept of justice — it’s also common sense.

By Editorial Board | February 9, 2015

Vaccinations a requisite in public health

Vaccinate your kids, vaccinate your wives. Ain’t nobody got time for measles.

By Editorial Board | February 4, 2015

Editorial Cartoon by Kelcie Grega/The State Press

An open letter to Jimmy Fallon

Baby, come back; we can blame it all on you.

By Editorial Board | February 2, 2015

A breakup playlist to get over Jimmy Fallon

This weekend, Jimmy Fallon let a lot of ASU students down when he teased a photo of himself on the steps of the MU but left before meeting any students.

By Editorial Board | February 2, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ducey sprinkles talking points, skimps on substance

Doug Ducey continues to be a real vanilla man — unable to take risks, capitalize on tough issues or show any signs of breaking from Arizona’s current status quo.

By Editorial Board | January 12, 2015

Boos & Bravos: Dec. 4

Bravo to Psy for truly breaking the internet, but boo to 'Terminator: Genysis' for confusing us.

By Editorial Board | December 5, 2014

A look back at fall 2014 at ASU

Here are some of the main things that we think defined fall 2014 at ASU.

By Editorial Board | December 4, 2014

ASU football’s season ended with disappointment but fans should come away proud

The Sun Devils battled through a steep learning curve from their defensive unit and a three-game stretch without its starting quarterback to win nine games.

By Editorial Board | December 1, 2014