ASU students grab a slice of pizza prior to the Policy Talk Series on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016. Arwood said the goal is to create a casual vibe in order to help students feel comfortable when expressing their opinion.
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USGD staff and attendees pose for a portrait at the inaugural Policy Talk Series on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016. The talks serve as a sort of town hall-style meeting for the downtown student body and their representatives.
Are Millennials really the worst generation ever?
Anyone who is a millennial has probably heard at some point that they are “the worst. generation. ever.” as the HBO hit show "The Newsroom" once shared in its first episode.
Your silence is a luxury — the reason why I quit eating beef
A question that has persisted over the last few weeks for me has been "why?" Why give up the delicious convenience of a burger or the luxury of a lasagna pasta dish? What about late night tacos or early morning burritos?
Thank you Taylor Place
Taylor Place, thank you.
USG executives need to develop group to lobby for students
For the past year, current student government executives have been working on a plan with campuses across the state, the purpose being to develop a new organization that can lobby on behalf of students.
Let's think deeper about cutting 'wasteful' spending
I listen to people every day talk about “wasteful spending,” and how they believe money can be spent more wisely. It can feel good to say you want to get rid of waste, but that doesn't always make it the right decision. This was a very relevant topic during many of the student government elections in the latest election cycles, as numerous platforms talked about cutting wasteful spending in student government. I think these conversations can bring out plenty of intelligent ideas to help make money go farther, but we have to be vigilant to not let the idea of cutting spending get to our heads.
Time is running out to advocate for lower tuition
I remember sitting in the gallery of the Arizona State Senate nearly a year ago, watching arguments — it must have been around 5:30 a.m. (the perfect start to any spring break of course). The state Senate was debating a $99 million cut to universities. They needed 16 votes for a majority to pass the cut, and I remember watching as the number on the screen turned from 15 to 16 ‘ayes.’ 16-13-1. That was the final count. Since then, university affordability for students has continued to be an issue.
The Arizona Legislature's website
You need to vote — and not just for president
You need to vote — and not just for president.
Why everyone should care about the cost of tuition
“I don’t need to worry about tuition because it doesn’t affect me.”
Secular community disrespected by Arizona House of Representatives
Millions worldwide gather in churches to recognize their Christian faith on Ash Wednesday, as it is a time to reflect on one's individual shortcomings. I was one of those individuals who sat inside a beautiful cathedral in Arizona for Catholic Mass. But as I reflected on something that happened this past week, I became increasingly unsettled by the sheer lack of respect for the secular community.
Don’t stress too much about your grades
College students notoriously obsess over good grades. I remember the shock I had when I heard college professors and peers saying: “Don’t worry too much about your grades.” As many times as I heard it, I never felt convinced. I continued stressing myself to points of complete exhaustion, working to prove that I was "smart." We spend so much time being concerned with grades, but what are we actually stressing for? Let’s consider, do employers even care? As I sat in one of my honors courses about issues in higher education, I finally found relief to these questions.
Top 5 worst arguments against state funding for universities
I become immediately frustrated when I hear people use simple, individually held truisms to prove a point in politics. A truism is a vague general statement that is believed to be true, but adds nothing in terms of substance. Too many times when it comes to university funding, advocates against more funding avert to these arguments.
It's time for ASU students to stand up for K-12 education
Arizona is ranked 49th in per pupil funding for K-12 students in the U.S. It is a number that makes parents worry and teachers angry, and it will undoubtedly affect the entire state. This wasn’t something that happened overnight either, but it was the result of a continued government silence in the face of outcry from the educational community.
Open letter: Dear Gov. Ducey
“The university… shall be as nearly free as possible...” — Arizona constitution Article XI, Section 6 Dear Gov. Ducey,
Perhaps not everything happens for a reason
I heard him speak in a soft tone: “Everything happens for a reason.”