Opinion

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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Opinion: Professors should loosen their excused absence policies

There are additional circumstances, out of a student's control, that should count as excused absences.

By Jenny Guzman | November 19, 2018

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Opinion: Every ASU student needs to develop their media literacy skills

All ASU students need to develop the skills to responsibly digest, create and share media in the digital age.

By Charles Dominguez | November 19, 2018

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Opinion: Involvement of young people in politics is key to representation

The interests of young people won't be represented unless they pressure their representatives by getting involved and running for office.

By Charles Dominguez | November 18, 2018

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Opinion: College is the best time to overcome Catholic guilt

Students shouldn't let Catholic guilt overpower their time at ASU.

By Jenny Guzman | November 15, 2018

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Opinion: The GLV needs to take better security measures

Open gates and doors leave students in the GLV vulnerable.

By Payton Saso | November 15, 2018

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Opinion: Not caring about politics is a privilege

ASU students should care about politics, even if they are not directly affected.

By Katie Fusillo | November 15, 2018

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Payton Saso: My feminist journey

Opinion columnist Payton Saso details her experience as a feminist at ASU.

By Payton Saso | November 14, 2018

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