Politics

Group that posted anti-immigrant, anti-Islamic posters on ASU's Tempe campus speaks out

Angelo John Gage, the chairman for the National Youth Front, has come out and explained the organization's mission.

By Jessica Suerth | February 8, 2015

Arizona Board of Regents address proposed $75 million in budget cuts

The Arizona Board of Regents issued a call to action to ensure that more than the $75 million in budget cuts does not increase, while trying to protect Arizona's higher education system.

By Shelby Slade | February 5, 2015

Being anti-science shouldn't be a political stance

In the aftermath of the recent measles outbreak, political candidates have been labeled as either pro or anti-science. This decision sets our country on a very dangerous path away from science.

By Zach Josephson | February 4, 2015

Congressman Tim Ryan's pursuit of power

It is easier to locate a spine on Capitol Hill than it is for women to find supportive and realistic alternatives to abortion.

By Joan Lebeau | February 4, 2015

Arizona public universities present to House Committee on performance-based funding

ASU President Michael Crow, NAU President Rita Cheng, UA President Ann Weaver Hart and Arizona Board of Regents President Eileen Klein agreed to redesign the system in which they are funded to a performance-based model during their presentations to a House committee Thursday.

By Maribel Castillo | February 1, 2015

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson: Department needs more control to stop illegal border crossing

Homeland Security needs an appropriations bill in order to take actions on border security.

By Brittany Hughes | January 28, 2015

Members of the Tempe USG listen to Senior Senate President Will Smith (not pictured) discuss the agenda at the Memorial Union on Jan. 27, 2015. (Daniel Kwon/ The State Press)

ASU's Tempe USG discusses state Senate bill for medical amnesty

Tempe USG tabled a bill that would protect intoxicated students from legal repercussions when seeking medical assistance at their Jan. 27 meeting.

By Jessica Suerth | January 27, 2015

Arizona lawmaker pushes for legalization of recreational marijuana

In the wake of a major budget crisis for Arizona, Rep. Mark Cardenas has proposed legalizing recreational marijuana as a revolutionary new way to close the gap.

By Jessica Suerth | January 25, 2015

U.S. patriotism larger than the silver screen

This isn’t Ford’s Theatre, after all; it’s just Hollywood.

By Harrison Finzel | January 21, 2015

Obama addresses middle class in 2015 State of the Union

President Barack Obama's sixth State of the Union address focused on America’s middle class.

By Aimee Plante | January 20, 2015

Veronica Aguilar adresses the Undergraduate Student Government on Jan. 13 in Tempe. Aguilar discussed federal employment prospects for alumni of the program during the first USG meeting of the spring semester. (Jonathan Galan/The State Press)

ASU student governments look ahead to spring 2015 semester

In order to benefit students on all four ASU campuses, student government organizations established new events, activities and programs for the semester.

By Jessica Suerth | January 20, 2015

ASU President Crow: In-state tuition won't increase despite Ducey's proposed university funding cuts

The Arizona Board of Regents said it will require a great deal of creativity and and adaptation to retain the current quality of education in the state, after Gov. Doug Ducey announces a $75 million cut from public university funding.

By Megan Janetsky | January 16, 2015

Ducey doesn't follow 'Arizona Roadmap' during inaugural address

During his first speech as governor, Doug Ducey failed to expand on promises he made throughout his campaign.

By Jessica Suerth | January 11, 2015

Doug Ducey taking his oath to office as Arizona's governor with his family beside him. The inauguration took place at the State Capitol courtyard on January 5, 2015. (Photo by Emily Johnson)

Doug Ducey sworn in as Arizona's 23rd governor

Former Arizona treasurer Doug Ducey was sworn in as Arizona's newest governor Monday afternoon.

By Jessica Suerth | January 5, 2015

Legal experts defend impeached ASU student government senator Isabelle Murray's point of view

News organizations from all over the state and country picked up Murray's case as a possible violation of the First Amendment. Meanwhile, Tempe Undergraduate Student Government leaders said Murray broke federal law when she shared private information about a student’s open disciplinary case.

By Emily Mahoney | December 4, 2014