Opinion

Opinion: ASU should still actively promote COVID-19 prevention

As ASU takes down its COVID-specific protocol posters, the University puts its student body at risk. 

By Youla Tricia Onayan | September 7, 2023

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Opinion: ASU's move to the Big 12 will come at a cost to athletes and fans

Conference realignment and ASU's move from the Pac-12 to the Big 12 will hurt college athletes and their fans in ways that would have been avoided if realignment prioritized the athletes who compete in their respective sports. 

By Aaron Stigile | August 11, 2023

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Opinion: AI is developing fast, but most college students shouldn't worry about job prospects

With the recent increase in AI, many are worried about job prospects following graduation. For many fields, though, AI doesn't pose a promising threat. 

By Selma Krantz | April 26, 2023

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Opinion: Five reasons to vote no on Tempe entertainment district propositions

Tempe and ASU voters should reject entertainment district propositions 301, 302 and 303 because of their threats to sustainability and tax cuts for Alex Meruelo. 

By Aaron Stigile | April 26, 2023

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Opinion: ASU nursing school costs limit accessibility to program

ASU nursing students already pay for tuition and fees. Paying for a multitude of other expenses leads to the program being less accessible.

By Aaron Stigile | April 25, 2023

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Opinion: Millennial and Gen Z low election turnout is canceling out their high civic engagement

In order to see the changes they desire, Millennials and Generation Z need to increase their voter turnout.

By Natalie Kerbel | April 20, 2023

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Opinion: USG should increase its physical presence for elections

The recent Undergraduate Student Government elections highlight a need to return to physically engaging the student body in regard to spreading platforms and increasing voter turnout.

By Sam McGee | April 19, 2023

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Opinion: Renaming Downtown residence hall cements legacy of local leaders

Renaming Taylor Place after influential former Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon finally acknowledges the debt we owe to local lawmakers.

By Mia Osmonbekov | April 17, 2023

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Opinion: SCETL funding should be moved to progressive University institutions

ASU's SCETL is a waste of resources and promotes conservative ideals based in hatred and bigotry. The resources devoted to it would be much better used elsewhere. 

By Aaron Stigile | April 10, 2023

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Opinion: ASU NIL efforts inadequate for men's basketball

Austin Nunez, DJ Horne and Enoch Boakye have entered the transfer portal from ASU men's basketball team, signaling potential weakness in the University's existing NIL programs.

By Aaron Stigile | April 3, 2023

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Opinion: Bobby Hurley's extension keeps a trend of success in Tempe

Bobby Hurley's contract extension through the 2025-2026 college basketball season gives ASU men's basketball a chance to reach new heights in the coming seasons.

By Aaron Stigile | March 23, 2023

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Opinion: Tempe's transportation needs to innovate; an automated shuttle would help

Stantec recently released a study for the feasibility of an automated shuttle on the Tempe Campus, a step in the right direction for a school that's No. 1 in innovation.

By Sam McGee | March 22, 2023

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Opinion: Crow's comments on Desert Financial Arena conditions reflect ASU facility neglect

Michael Crow and Ray Anderson's conflicting statements regarding Desert Financial Arena conditions are problematic, and they need to get on the same page.

By Aaron Stigile | March 20, 2023

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Satire: A response from one of your 'Black Sun Devils'

On Feb. 16, ASU sent an email out to its Black students with information on celebrating Black History Month. But, for numerous reasons, the email is tone-deaf.

By Sam McGee | February 28, 2023

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Opinion: Kevin Durant trade jeopardizes Suns' future

The Phoenix Suns' trade for Kevin Durant cost the team two of its most beloved players and the future of its fans' loyalty. 

By Aaron Stigile | February 28, 2023

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Opinion: Universities are banning TikTok, ASU should follow suit

TikTok poses significant security risks to the privacy of ASU staff and students and should be banned from campus devices and servers.

By Selma Krantz | February 22, 2023

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Opinion: Banning TikTok limits student expression, community

As tempting as it sounds, banning TikTok doesn't solve actual problems, it only risks the future of ASU's vibrant campus culture.

By Mia Osmonbekov | February 22, 2023

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Opinion: Proposed South Pier Luxury Development is unnecessary, unwanted

The proposed South Pier development for Tempe Town Lake would be an unnecessary and expensive addition to an area that desperately needs affordable housing for students and workers. 

By Aaron Stigile | February 20, 2023

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Opinion: Want to curb youth smoking? Talk to the youth

Tempe City Council has recently released a new plan to attack youth vaping. Though they have the right idea, their approach should be more youth-focused.

By Sam McGee | February 20, 2023

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Opinion: ASU needs to listen to its union

The University needs to support its union, the United Campus Workers of Arizona, to show that it cares about the wellbeing of its workers.

By Sam McGee | February 16, 2023

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