Opinion

Opinion: Schools need to drop standardized testing

Standardized testing has been proven to be inequitable, so why are universities across the country still requiring them?

By Haley Tenore | February 10, 2021

Opinion: White students must be more actively anti-racist

In the fight for racial justice, neutrality doesn't exist. We must all take a more active role in promoting diversity and equality.

By Thomas Gerald | February 10, 2021

Opinion: A few bad apples ruin the bunch

Between parties and small gatherings, it's no surprise that Arizona's and ASU's COVID-19 numbers have reached record-breaking highs.

By Haley Tenore | February 3, 2021

Opinion: COVID-19 vaccine prioritization was a disaster

Arizona's prioritization of the COVID-19 vaccine resulted in a slow and inequitable rollout.

By Thomas Gerald | February 2, 2021

Opinion: Greek Life needs to be held accountable

Between violating COVID-19 guidelines and dangerous hazing, ASU's Greek Life system has problems that go beyond just a single chapter.

By Haley Tenore | February 1, 2021

Opinion: ASU needs to strictly enforce COVID restrictions and punishments

ASU needs to treat the violation of COVID procedures with the same aggressive nature as alcohol on campus.

By Erik Barraza Cordova | February 1, 2021

Opinion: Biden's student loan plan is off to a good start

Many hope Biden takes a more progressive stance on student loan forgiveness, as many students are being crushed by tens of thousands of dollars in debt.

By Haley Tenore | January 31, 2021

Opinion: Undergraduate students should take more research opportunities

Whether your major is in the sciences or humanities, there are plenty of opportunities to participate in research at ASU.

By Lynette Hrabik | January 27, 2021

Opinion: ASU's diversity training needs to be more inclusive of disability language

The inclusive language section of ASU's diversity training shows the importance of including minority groups in conversations about their inclusion.

By Haley Tenore | January 27, 2021

Opinion: Our failure to respond to COVID-19 showed the importance of gubernatorial politics

While former President Donald Trump failed to properly respond to COVID-19, the blame for Arizona's atrocious response falls on Gov. Doug Ducey.

By Thomas Gerald | January 26, 2021

Opinion: Toxic productivity is dangerous to students' mental health

Toxic productivity is the normalization of overworking yourself in order to stand out from your peers. But is all of this hustle worth the negative mental health effects?

By Haley Tenore | January 26, 2021

Opinion: College students should consider the importance of media literacy

Social media often promotes the spread of misinformation or false information, and people should take steps to become more media literate in order to separate fact from fiction.

By Lynette Hrabik | January 21, 2021

Opinion: ASU’s spring reopening during the COVID-19 surge is irresponsible

As Arizona continues to break records for the number of new reported COVID-19 cases, ASU's decision to reopen completely disregards public health.

By Shradha Krishnamurthy | January 20, 2021

Opinion: President Crow must speak out against domestic terrorism

ASU President Michael Crow should speak out against violent political terrorism seen at the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6.

By Thomas Gerald | January 17, 2021

Recapping the best of The State Press' 2020 coverage

The State Press staff looks back at some of their best coverage from 2020, a year filled with life-changing events.

By State Press Staff | January 1, 2021

Letter to the Editor: Student workers need and deserve transparency, better treatment

Letter to the editor from undergraduate community assistants regarding work and housing conditions on campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Undergraduate Community Assistants | December 18, 2020

Introducing The State Press diversity council

The State Press established its first diversity council in August.

By State Press Staff | November 23, 2020

Opinion: Canceling fall break, possibly spring break, has more cons than pros

Canceling fall break has had a negative impact on the mental health of students while failing to contain the spread of COVID-19.

By Haley Tenore | November 16, 2020

Opinion: STEM students aren't learning the soft skills they need after graduation

STEM graduates are missing out on key skills to help them succeed after graduation.

By Janelle Miguel | November 12, 2020

Opinion: Language of Proposition 207 is about more than marijuana

There is something for everybody to oppose in Arizona's Proposition 207.

By Ryne Bolick | November 2, 2020

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