Bob Walker, Galaxy Brain
Bob Walker: A staunch conservative. A U.S. Space Force proponent. A friend of Newt Gingrich. A soft pretzel enthusiast. One of ASU’s lobbyists.
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Bob Walker: A staunch conservative. A U.S. Space Force proponent. A friend of Newt Gingrich. A soft pretzel enthusiast. One of ASU’s lobbyists.
Arizona has some of the harshest marijuana laws in the country. Despite a decline in crime, the number of incarcerated people in Arizona has grown by a factor of 12 between 1978 and 2015, enough to earn the fourth highest incarceration rate nationwide.
Construction in Tempe is almost inescapable. The traffic delays, booming demolition and dusty metro air can affect the lives of ASU students, staff and local residents. These negative repercussions seem to be overlooked in the interest of the University’s ceaseless need for innovation and expansion.
Editor's note: Trigger warning — The following story mentions rape and similar themes. For immediate assistance, call ASU's 24-hour crisis line at 480-921-1006.
Political campaigns are manipulating you.
“I do a lot of things at ASU that aren't strictly teaching,” said Jon Kyl in a Jan. 8 report by azcentral, in regard to questions about his infamously high ASU salary. In fact, Kyl seems to be doing just about everything at ASU except teach.
Forced female genital mutilation. Child marriage. Honor violence. Rape and sexual assault. These are just a few examples of gendered violence that women face on a daily basis. One thing that all of these acts of violence have in common? They are often justified on religious grounds.
Free speech is a hot-button topic across college campuses in America. Amid stories of controversies over universities censoring students, ASU is protecting its students' First Amendment rights. Overall, that's a good thing, but it's not without cost.
Many students are hopeful to enact some sort of political change during their college careers. Making a political difference causes a significant impact on the community and state, which allows students to expand their mission beyond the university.
With the academic year coming to an end, many students are left feeling incredibly overwhelmed by finals, mental health issues, relationship problems and life in general. Spring semester is a time where many students may feel that their mental health is suffering because of other responsibilities and obligations.
It’s no secret that an incredibly small number of students typically vote in ASU's USG elections. This year, less than 2,000 votes accumulated among all four ASU campuses, resulting in the lowest voter turnout in any USG election over the past 8 years.
Volunteering and maintaining an active role in the community is an important way for students to form relationships with local organizations, build their resumes and gain valuable leadership experience. However, many students do not take advantage of long-term or innovative volunteer opportunities outside of group organizations, such as clubs or Greek life.
Female genital cutting, also known as FGC, is a worldwide practice that transcends different cultures and religions and must be approached with cultural and ethical sensitivity. Non-consensual FGC is a human rights violation. In the U.S. specifically, an estimated 500,000 girls are either at risk for or have had some form of genital cutting.
ASU students in Young Americans for Liberty and Americans for Prosperity pose for a photo with senator Sylvia Allen and representative David Stringer in front of the Arizona state capitol building in Phoenix, Arizona, on Jan. 23, 2018.
Jeremy Jackrabbit is the name of a locally created children’s book series, written by Phoenix attorneys Rodney and Sasha Glassman. The series emphasizes sustainability efforts and environmental education and works to teach children about rainwater harvesting, recycling, harnessing sun rays and more.
School of choice and Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) are controversial subjects that have divided political parties for several years. In Arizona, personal choice in education is a huge issue, and the benefits that come from ESAs can have a significant impact on a student’s life.
Students should make their voices heard at the state capitol by going to speak to different representatives, lobbyists and special interest groups.
The recent school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida was a national tragedy in which 17 innocent students and faculty members were killed.
On Friday, Feb. 23, Milo Yiannopoulos will be speaking in Phoenix at an undisclosed location. The purpose of the secrecy surrounding this upcoming event is to deter potential rioting and protesting from occurring outside of the venue.
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio announced his bid for the 2018 Arizona Senate race last month.
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