Opinion

Opinion: Students should read and watch more science fiction

Delving into science-fiction can encourage peoples' imaginations to envision changes in the world we strive for in the future.

By Lynette Hrabik | May 20, 2020

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Opinion: You don’t hate Zoom lectures, you just hate lectures

Traditional lectures are just as ineffective on Zoom as they were before. 

By Sebastian Miscenich | May 20, 2020

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Opinion: Isolation is taking a toll on students' mental health

Social distancing is challenging the mental health of those locked indoors. 

By Amber Varnado | April 14, 2020

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Opinion: Home isolation can help boost productivity

Working remotely at home allows students to maximize productivity by providing flexibility and more free time.

By Lynette Hrabik | April 14, 2020

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Letter to the Editor: ASU housing credit is not enough

United Voices for ASU writes that ASU's housing credit is not enough. 

By United Voices for ASU | April 8, 2020

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Opinion: It's past time for us to take social distancing seriously

Students should social distance to protect their loved ones and minimize the spread of COVID-19.

By Ian Cummings | April 1, 2020

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Opinion: An arts and sciences degree can contribute to success in any career path

An arts and sciences education fosters the success skills necessary to thrive in a future with undefined expectations.

By Esther Gold | March 2, 2020

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Opinion: Moderation should be embraced in political discourse

Students should look toward nonpartisan political organizations on campus to emphasize the truth and discussion rather than agendas and debates.

By Esther Gold | March 1, 2020

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Opinion: Valley cities and ASU should reconsider current e-scooter policies

Phoenix and Tempe should renew and maintain their e-scooter programs for students usage and ASU should remove the e-scooter ban.

By Brock Doemel | February 28, 2020

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Opinion: ASU should be taking esports more seriously

ASU should take esports more seriously by investing more resources into building a facility for esports and gamers on campus.

By Tim Donnelly | February 16, 2020

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Opinion: Heightened Tempe traffic severely impedes quality of life

The city of Tempe's lack of accommodation during the construction frenzy has consequences for the ASU community.

By Esther Gold | February 16, 2020

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Opinion: ASU hasn't handled the new coronavirus outbreak well

The University should take the threat of the coronavirus seriously by canceling classes and closing buildings so they can be properly sanitized.

By Brock Doemel | February 7, 2020

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Opinion: ASU has handled the new coronavirus outbreak well

Given the available information, ASU officials are handling the new coronavirus scare well, despite speculation among students.

By Tim Donnelly | February 7, 2020

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Opinion: MLB sets bad example for future players by tolerating cheating

Major League Baseball not disciplining players for cheating creates a moral dilemma for college players hoping to someday join the league.

By Brock Doemel | February 5, 2020

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Opinion: How universal basic income can help student finances and grades

Student loan debt is rising rapidly, and universal basic income can help alleviate the financial stresses that come with college.

By Tim Donnelly | January 30, 2020

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Opinion: Trump's executive order is critical to combating anti-Semitism

Trump's executive order is the first of many steps in the fight to end anti-Semitism on college campuses.

By Esther Gold | January 30, 2020

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A year, in short: The best of The State Press’ 2019 coverage

After a long year, The State Press staff looks back at some of their best coverage from 2019. 

By State Press Staff | January 8, 2020

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Opinion: Keep Barry Bonds out of baseball Hall of Fame

Barry Bonds should be left off of roster for the 2020 class and all classes in the future.

By Alex Coil | December 5, 2019

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Opinion: Hate speech is an unnecessary evil

Hate speech only serves to hurt marginalized groups and reinforce racist power structures.

By Denzel Rustempasic | December 5, 2019

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Opinion: We should politicize school shootings

School shootings must be brought to the political sphere to see real change.

By Aashney Shah | December 5, 2019

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