Opinion

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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Opinion: Barry Bonds should be in the Hall of Fame

ASU baseball legend Barry Bonds deserves to be in the Hall of Fame despite his steroid controversy. 

By Kellen Moore | December 5, 2019

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Stacy Brinson: How getting married at 18 has helped me live a fuller life

Stacy Brinson explains that getting married at 18 hasn't held her back, but instead has launched her forward with great ambition.

By Stacy Brinson | December 3, 2019

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Alexia Isais: Why I am a communist

Alexia Isais explains the roots of her identity as a communist.

By Alexia Isais | December 2, 2019

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Opinion: Don't whitewash Thanksgiving

Students should educate themselves on the history of Native Americans, who have often been left out of American history education. 

By Aashney Shah | November 26, 2019

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Opinion: Students can tolerate opposing political ideas without embracing them

Tolerance and embracing someone's political beliefs aren't the same thing. 

By Stacy Brinson | November 26, 2019

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Letter to the Editor: Collective statement from ASU activist community: Palestine, Protests and Repression

ASU campus groups called on the community to support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement. 

By Marykelly Starrs and Asia Brown | November 25, 2019

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Letter to the Editor: A statement of support for Scott Warren

ASU students and faculty wrote a letter to The State Press showing their support for former ASU faculty associate Scott Warren. 

By Oscar Lopez | November 20, 2019

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Opinion: Anti-abortion rhetoric is hypocritical

Women's and reproductive rights are not up for debate. 

By Alexia Isais | November 20, 2019

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Letter to the Editor: College Libertarians and College Republicans oppose BDS movement

The ASU College Libertarians and College Republicans come together to announce opposition to the BDS movement on campus. 

By David Howman and Joseph Pitts | November 20, 2019

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Letter from the Editor: Why a paper's opinion section is necessary

The State Press' editor-in-chief discusses the importance of a paper's opinion section and its ability to spark dialogue in the community. 

By Kimberly Rapanut | November 19, 2019

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