Members of Young Democratic Socialists of America and Students for Justice in Palestine at ASU take a group photo at YDSA's general meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in the Memorial Union on the Tempe Campus.

Alexis Waiss is an assignment editor and senior reporter, covering breaking news and writing long-form stories. Alexis worked on SP's politics desk for a year, where she reported on the Legislature, higher education policy, student government, the city of Tempe and stories highlighting social justice. She previously worked as a fellow for the Asian American Journalist Association's VOICES program.
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By Madison Haynie | June 2, 2025Students for Justice in Palestine Co-Chair Hayden Nguyen speaks at a rally advocating for higher education funding and resources at the Arizona State Capitol on Monday, June 2, 2025 in Phoenix.
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By Madison Haynie | June 2, 2025Participants march at a rally advocating for higher education funding and resources at the Arizona State Capitol on Monday, June 2, 2025 in Phoenix.
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By Madison Haynie | June 2, 2025Sign advocating for free speech rights from a higher edication rally participant at the Arizona State Capitol on Monday, June 2, 2025 in Phoenix.