Opinion

Anxious College Girl: Defense mechanisms

SPM blogger Maya Foxall discusses how she battled with her mental defense mechanisms. 

By Maya Foxall | September 27, 2017

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ASU needs better accommodations for the deaf community

ASU could do more to accommodate the deaf and hard-of-hearing community on campus.

By Trwska Kallye | September 26, 2017

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Free speech may promote hateful rhetoric but can be beneficial

Allowing controversial speech on campus can actually be beneficial for students.

By Adrienne Dunn | September 25, 2017

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ASU needs to offer more inclusive policies in sports programs

ASU needs to implement new policies to create a culture of acceptance and inclusivity in sports.

By Jessica Ferrigno | September 25, 2017

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Students should do their part in helping the homeless

Civic engagement is important, and helping the homeless does not have to pose a safety risk.

By Heather Cumberledge | September 25, 2017

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The right to earn a living deserves protection

Reform to occupational licensing is on its way, but it needs to be a priority.

By Corbin Witt | September 25, 2017

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For women in STEM, hands-on involvement trumps monetary compensation

Bringing more women and minority groups into the fields of science and technology should be a more involved process than it is currently.

By Karishma Albal | September 21, 2017

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If college students are overwhelmed with tuition, they should pursue resources

Tuition hikes can be harmful to students' financial status, but there are many options offered by ASU to help bridge the gap.

By Nina Plunkett | September 21, 2017

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Cartoon: R.I.P. Life

 Everyone knows those situations that never turn out how you plan.

By Jazmine Palacios | September 20, 2017

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ASU football fans are about as loyal as you might expect (and that's bad news)

Despite our potential as one of the nation's largest universities, ASU has a disappointingly disloyal fanbase.

By Jacob Sloan | September 20, 2017

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ASU alumnus Dustin Pedroia has proven his place in Boston's and ASU's history

Former Sun Devil and ASU Hall of Famer Dustin Pedroia is the best second baseman in Red Sox history.

By Koki Riley | September 20, 2017

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Music can help students cope with the stress and anxiety of being in college

College students can deal with stress and anxiety in many new ways with help of music therapy.

By Trwska Kallye | September 20, 2017

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Small political campaigns are more beneficial for aspiring political leaders

Small political campaigns may engage students more than federal-level campaigns and could provide opportunities for personal and professional growth.

By Anne Snyder | September 20, 2017

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Cartoon: Wild World

Sometimes life at college can make you feel like you're going crazy. Through the eyes of one confused and overwhelmed student, those crazy feelings are his reality.

By Michael Kolodziej | September 18, 2017

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Cronkite students must do their part in combating fake news

It is up to students to maintain the good name of journalism.

By Jeffery Brooks | September 18, 2017

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Climate change should inspire you to recycle

Though giving up on slowing climate change is tempting, we still have a duty to save the planet. 

By Jessica Ferrigno | September 18, 2017

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ASU parking is too inconvenient for students

Parking permits prove to be inconvenient and overly expensive.

By Jessica Ferrigno | September 18, 2017

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Sexual assault cases deserve justice, schools are not providing it

While we do not know Betsy DeVos' Title IX reforms yet, it will not take much to do better than the current system.

By Corbin Witt | September 18, 2017

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Every ASU student should take a self-defense class

ASU's R.A.D. self-defense course offers useful skills to college students.

By Nina Plunkett | September 18, 2017

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Cartoon: Mystery Hour

I should've gone to bed hours ago, and I keep seeing a strange, dark figure. I wonder if he can help me with my essay.

By Madison Pennisi | September 17, 2017

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