Opinion

ASU's Biodesign Institute is pictured on Oct. 26, 2016.

ASU on track to be No. 1 in the US for research

ASU, known for being No. 1 in Innovation, also boasts an excellent research program for students to pursue projects related to their area of study.

By Yasmine Mian | February 9, 2017

A demonstrator holds a sign in protest of President Trump’s executive order that put a halt on travel from nine majority Muslim countries. ASU deomonstrators gathered on Hayden Lawn to listen to students and staff speak out against the ban.

Trump's immigration ban has a chilling effect on higher education

Though Trump's travel ban has been blocked by the U.S. Appeals Court, there is still a threat to international students who wish to pursue higher education.

By Yasmine Mian | February 9, 2017

Fast Track Cities can end HIV/AIDS epidemic in Phoenix

The City's new HIV plan will rework healthcare, but can only succeed with suburb buy-in.

By Benjamin Steele | February 9, 2017

ASU students should explore their surroundings and expand their knowledge

The learning that occurs outside the classroom is just as crucial as hours spent in a college class. Students should immerse themselves in the surrounding areas of all four of ASU's campuses.

By Ashley Sutherland | February 8, 2017

Television and social media belong in politics classrooms

Textbooks and curricula cannot keep up with the constant movement of politics. Combining these old resources with new media can improve how politics and government are taught.

By Jonah Baker | February 8, 2017

A Los Angeles Olympic venue would benefit the Cronkite community

If Los Angeles were to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, it would create exciting opportunities for journalism students at ASU.

By Alexandra Wolfe | February 8, 2017

Cardinals coach Arians needs to retire if his health continues to decline

After two visits to the hospital last season, Bruce Arians needs to get healthy or seriously consider retirement for everyone's sake.

By Kynan Marlin | February 8, 2017

There's no such thing as a normal relationship

Sticking to strict definitions within relationships leads to missed opportunities.

By Sky Jordan | February 7, 2017

ASU students shouldn't forget Flint

The residents of Flint, Michigan have gone without clean water for over 1,000 days. ASU students should pay attention to the water contamination in our communities as well.

By Simone Kathleen | February 7, 2017

Counterpoint: Betsy DeVos is no supporter of the New American University

The New American University will have to fight to keep its focus on inclusion during Betsy DeVos's tenure.

By Benjamin Steele | February 7, 2017

Louis Mendoza, Director of ASU's School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies, stands in his office on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017.

Eliminating funding for the arts and humanities rips at our cultural fabric

For fifty years, the government has helped has helped fund America's arts and humanities. The Trump Administration might end that.

By David Marino | February 6, 2017

Scene from the 2016 Columbia Pictures film "Passengers," starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence.

"Passengers" proves that even space explorers can't escape sexism

Behind its starry veneer, this cosmic romance has some harmful implications on women, gender roles, and interpersonal relationships.

| February 6, 2017

Tina Piarowski poses in front of Changemaker Central advertisement at ASU's Tempe, Arizona campus on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017.

ASU outdoes most universities in student innovation and entrepreneurship

Innovation doesn't stop at academia — ASU provides support for students who strive to make a local and global impact.

By Yasmine Mian | February 6, 2017

It's time to rethink the social construction of "virginity"

We need to throw out the social construction of virginity to make room for more sex positivity.

By Sky Jordan | February 6, 2017

Emotional abuse: the silent killer

Emotional abuse is complex and hard to define, but it is critical to acknowledge and address.

By Sky Jordan | February 5, 2017

Students volunteer for ASU Changemaker Central at an event.

Is volunteering still noble?

Has volunteering just become a method to gain service hours?

By Rahul Verma | February 5, 2017

Betsy DeVos would fix a failing Department of Education

The Department of Education has failed its job, and DeVos's nomination brings hope to America's education system.

By Vamsi Krishna Pappusetti | February 5, 2017

Costa Rica is where you need to be this summer

Costa Rica is one of the happiest countries in the world, and students should not only visit, but study there.

By Guillermo Mijares | February 2, 2017

Freshman journalism student Maddie Arnold poses with fake bruises, a jersey and a football in a photo illustration on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017.

Super Bowl Sunday brings an important domestic violence problem to attention

Look out for friends and family this Super Bowl Sunday and don't let a game or anything else cause a fight with someone around you.

By Kynan Marlin | February 2, 2017

Gluten-free is not just a fad

Diet fads, especially the gluten-free fad, foster false ideas about those who naturally have to eat a certain way, which often creates issues for those with dietary sensitivities.

By Ashley Sutherland | February 1, 2017

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