OPINION: Students should not stand for white supremacy
By Sophia HammerHow far does free speech go? Sophia Hammer argues that Arizona State University took the First Amendment too far by letting a White supremacist speak at the ASU. Read more
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OPINION: Go watch a UA sports game, you will not regret it
There are many factors that go into selecting a university to attend after you graduate high school. Excellent academics, active nightlife, wonderful weather and top sports teams are just some of what future college students hope to have. Well, start looking forward to the beginning of the school year, because the University of Arizona has all four! Read more
OPINION: The NCAA needs to do something about the transfer portal
The summer used to be a time where recruiters could relax, knowing that their freshmen commitments and current players were locked in and ready to go for next season. That is no longer the case as recruiters, coaches and universities scramble during every offseason to keep their players from leaving. The main pipeline that athletes use to leave their schools is the NCAA transfer portal. Read more
OPINION: It’s time for college softball to install instant replay
I can honestly say that before I became a sports journalist, I did not watch softball. I did not know much about the sport other than the ball was bigger and the pitchers had an odd-looking windup and delivered the ball underhand. Read more
REFLECTIONS: Living at the intersection of food insecurity and eating disorder recovery
Tens of thousands of people struggle with eating disorders in the U.S. What they may not realize is that many of them may also be struggling with food insecurity. Our Arts & Life editor reflects on her experiences. Read more
OPINION: Despite their best efforts and intentions, university services routinely fail students
Universities use dozens of programs and services to assist students in nearly every aspect of life. Despite the best of intentions, these programs often fall short of their objectives, leaving students to suffer. Read more
OPINION: How universities meet students' basic needs
The University of Arizona has a vast system of programs and organizations that come together to assist students with essential services. As valuable as this system is, there are still valuable ways it could be improved. Read more
OPINION: Even I admit the Arizona beach volleyball team should not have made the NCAA tournament
Another season came and went for the Arizona beach volleyball team. Even after finishing No. 9 in the final season rankings, the SandCats failed to make the NCAA tournament. Read more
OPINION: The Arizona softball team might be in trouble
No matter what sport it is, I always enjoy when my team is the best team. When I became a journalist for the University of Arizona in January 2021, the school had so many great teams to choose from. Read more
OPINION: A digital senior on graduation and moving forward
Our one and only graduating senior in spring 2021 here at the Opinions desk reflects on what she's learned through the pandemic. Read more
OPINION: Is in-person graduation a light at the end of the tunnel?
Hope is high that, with the introduction of in-person commencement ceremonies, the University of Arizona campus can hit a wonderful post-pandemic normal by the fall. Read more
OPINION: An economy of uncertainty awaits the class of 2021
As vaccines and policy shifts bring about a new era for the U.S. economy, the newest class of University of Arizona graduates enter a job market that is, for lack of a better word, weird. Remote work, high burnout rates, general restlessness and shifting fiscal policy all contribute to a world where no one really knows what to expect. Read more
OPINION: Female bodies are not trends
Social media portray female bodies as trends, rather than individual beings with their own characteristics. Read more
