Opinion

ASU journalism junior Micah Bledsoe, the founder of all-inclusive Mainstreamers at ASU club, poses for a photo on Wednesday, March 15, 2017.

Everyone deserves to have his or her opinion heard on campus, especially feminists

Clubs at ASU are offering a space for students to debate political and social issues.

By Serena Martinez | March 15, 2017

Jonathan Koppell, dean of the College of Public Service and Community Solutions, leads a discussion emphasizing how crucial understanding the Constitution is on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona.

Political weariness weakens your potential to incite change

ASU’s “What is Constitutional?” event highlighted the importance of staying aware and informed.

By Serena O'Sullivan | March 15, 2017

Sophomore public relations student Katherine Pippin poses for a photo illustration with the book “1984” by George Orwell on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.

How politics should be taught through '1984' and other political literature

Dystopian political literature, like George Orwell's "1984," has brought new opportunities to teach politics when supplemented with contemporary works.

By Jonah Baker | March 14, 2017

ASU students attend the undergraduate Spring 2017 Career Fair held in the Memorial Union on Wednesday March 1, 2017.

Your love life affects your transcript

College students need to consider how their romantic relationships influence their resumes.

By Sky Jordan | March 14, 2017

The DNC fight taught student leaders how not to build a movement

Organizers should avoid the pitfalls of the DNC chairperson race. It's time to build community.

By Benjamin Steele | March 14, 2017

A relationship's value is not dependent on its length

We should celebrate any type of relationship, as long as its healthy and fulfilling.

By Sky Jordan | March 13, 2017

If Democrats want to get their groove back, they must run on progressive values

After a stunning loss in the 2016 election, the Democratic Party must run on progressive values in 2018.

By David Marino | March 13, 2017

Editorial: Recent misidentification of ASU alumnae reflects deeper issue

Misidentification of ASU alumnae as international students points to the importance of cultural awareness.

By State Press Editorial Board | March 12, 2017

High fashion isn't worth the high price

Sometimes there is nothing more to high fashion than the markup, and similar items can be bought for much lower prices.

By Holly Hillsten | March 12, 2017

The art of mindful speech

Being intentional with your words both in person and over social media is key to developing successful conversations.

By Caroline Liddle | March 12, 2017

Ballot initiatives are guaranteed right under Arizona's constitution. Photo illustration published on Thursday, March 2, 2017.

This is not a partisan issue: HB2404 is an attack on ballot initiatives

HB2404 aims to make ballot initiatives more expensive which will cause smaller organizations and voters to suffer.

By Morgan Willis | March 2, 2017

"U.S. student math scores only add up to 35th in the world." Illustration published on Thursday, March 2, 2017.

Why do Americans continue to hit low in math?

Math is something I've struggled, but reports say 50 percent of college students do, too. But why?

By Guillermo Mijares | March 2, 2017

Our cities, ourselves: Micro-federalism seeks to redefine cities under Trump

Cities are fighting for a new theory of federalism that could help activists resist Trump.

By Benjamin Steele | March 2, 2017

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Field Hands

For centuries, African-American slaves were bred by slave owners to be the strongest and fastest field workers. Today, black professional athletes have become a modern-day slave to the field.

By Annika Wolters | March 2, 2017

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: University Boards and Committees need reform

Dozens of students lost the opportunity to get involved and utilize their voice. After repeated outreach and escalation, the administration is still dragging its feet.

By Nathan Brodie | March 2, 2017

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Student Government Betrays Students by Embracing Gov. Ducey’s Budget

Higher education has been under assault by Arizona’s GOP controlled legislature since before I came to the state in 2014.

By Randy Perez | March 2, 2017

Online classes highlight the importance of student-teacher interactions

Teachers' roles will change with new technology. We should continue to value the educators we already have by mixing their skills with new technology, instead of developing a solely online education system.

By Ashley Sutherland | March 1, 2017

Photo illustration of a hand raised in the air, representing Tommie Smith and John Carlos' historic act in the 1968 summer olympics.

Racism still exists in the world of sports

Racism still exists, and sports represent the battle against it on a national stage.

By Kynan Marlin | March 1, 2017

An Olympic Village on campus is promising for the future of Sun Devil Athletics

Creating an Olympic training grounds would boost the success of ASU athletics.

By Alexandra Wolfe | March 1, 2017

Angel shots can't replace bystanders in assault prevention

Talking about the LGBT community helps open a conversation about bar safety for everyone during the angel shot craze.

By Benjamin Steele | March 1, 2017

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