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To be from Texas: the unique culture and challenges which come with being Tejano

"Mexico never left," Vélez-Ibáñez said. "It just became English-speaking." Tejanos have a long and complicated history with the United States, a history which has lead to some of the proudest people in the poorest regions of Texas.

By Joycelyn Cabrera | April 27, 2022

From the other side

The story of a strong, immigrant mother who put nothing above her family - reporter Adriana Gonzalez-Chavez writes of the profound place her mother has in her heart, also available to read in the State Press Magazine.

By Adriana Gonzalez-Chavez | December 2, 2021

En El Polvo

A medida que se resuelve el proceso de eliminación de antecedentes penales establecído por la Proposición 207, los defensores legales dicen que es mas probable que los más afectados por la vigilancia de la marihuana se queden atrás.

By Kiera Riley and Sam Ellefson | December 1, 2021

In the dust

When Proposition 207 created a pathway to expungement, it marked a shift in drug policy in Arizona. Critics decry aspects of the process that leave communities most affected by the drug war behind.

By Kiera Riley and Sam Ellefson | December 1, 2021

GOP State Treasurer visits College Republicans to discuss governor run

State Treasurer Kimberly Yee presented herself as an established, worthy Republican candidate for Arizona governor to College Republicans at ASU Monday.

By Tristan Richards | November 2, 2021

A mere 17 and a half years

I'm finishing up my process of obtaining citizenship, which has taken me 17 and a half years — almost my entire life. I tell my story and explain the process, which can vastly differ from person to person.

By Camila Pedrosa | October 7, 2021

Bridge the Gap unites those passionate about politics, no matter their stance

Bridge the Gap provided an opportunity to learn and discuss politics among students and faculty of differing opinions.

By Alexis Waiss | September 17, 2021

Manifestantes en el centro de Phoenix piden reforma migratoria

Organizaciones como Judíos por la Justicia de Arizona se manifestaron en el centro de Phoenix por los derechos de los inmigrantes y pidieron que los funcionarios electos actúen.

By Morgan Fischer | April 13, 2021

Demonstrators in downtown Phoenix call for immigration reform

Organizations such as Arizona Jews for Justice rallied in downtown Phoenix for immigrant rights and called for elected officials to take action.

By Morgan Fischer | April 12, 2021

Estudiantes, defensores cautelosamente optimistas por la reforma migratoria de Biden

La lucha por la ciudadanía de 11 millones de indocumentados recae sobre los hombros del Congreso. Los estudiantes de DACA tienen la esperanza de que los componentes principales del proyecto de ley se aprueben a pesar de la oposición partidista.

By Olivia McCann and Justin Spangenthal | March 25, 2021

Students, advocates cautiously optimistic for Biden's immigration reform

The fight for citizenship of 11 million undocumented individuals falls on the shoulders of Congress. DACA students are hopeful the main components of the bill pass despite partisan opposition.

By Olivia McCann and Justin Spangenthal | March 23, 2021

"Body/Magic: Liz Cohen" exhibition opens at ASU Art Museum

The ASU Art Museum is featuring a new exhibition from Liz Cohen called “Body/Magic,” which shines light on issues of femininity, immigration and nonconformity.

By Lauren Kobley | January 18, 2021

Insight: Learning gratitude as an immigrant child

Immigrant children are often taught gratitude as a coping mechanism.

By Abhilasha Mandal | November 15, 2020

President Trump to host campaign rally in Phoenix

On Wednesday, President Trump will be holding a rally in support of his reelection bid. ASU students talk about the effect of the Trump administration here at ASU.

By Piper Hansen and Zeke Harker | February 16, 2020