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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Congress needs to stop hitting snooze on the topic of immigration reform

The U.S. will obtain economic and social benefits through a pathway to citizenship.

By Joshua Blinkoff | April 27, 2017

Aliento founder and ASU alumna Reyna Montoya speaks in favor of protecting DACA students at a rally.

To overcome dehumanization, allies must embrace hope

Two-dimensional victim narratives are just as bad as dehumanization.

By Benjamin Steele | April 11, 2017

AZ legislature opening protest Trans Queer Pueblo

Students get the migration and queer intersection. Why doesn't Pride?

Sunday's reaction to the Trans Queer Pueblo protest at Pride is an embarrassment to the LGBT community.

By Benjamin Steele | April 9, 2017

USG Downtown Sen. Oscar Hernandez poses for a portrait on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 in downtown Phoenix's Civic Space Park.

New sheriff in town: immigrant community leaders voice concerns over Penzone

After being elected Maricopa County Sheriff in November, Paul Penzone faces an arduous road in uniting the Phoenix community.

By Raymond Keys | March 30, 2017

ASU graduate social justice major Petrit Gashi introduces speakers during a west campus event called "Global Refugee Crisis: A Community and Student Forum on Refugees" on Thursday, March 16, 2017.

Panelists hold open forum about refugee crisis

Seven panelists, with backgrounds ranging from crisis response advocates to actual refugees and immigrants, spoke Thursday to students and faculty at the ASU West campus about the state of the nation in regards to the global refugee crisis under the current US administration.

By Angel Mendoza | March 17, 2017

ASU Refugee Alliance club comes together in the middle of immigration ban

With the idea of an immigration ban, an on campus club is assisting refugees that may be affected.

By Marcella Baietto | February 19, 2017

How would social media react to past events today?

After a historic Super Bowl, I started thinking of a few historic events in the past that would be an even bigger deal today due to the nature of social media.

By Guillermo Mijares | February 12, 2017

Trump's border wall would be devastating for Arizona

There are economic, environmental and human consequences attached to Trump's proposed border wall, and they will affect ASU students.

By Simone Kathleen | February 12, 2017

Trump's wall draws criticism and support from students

While President Trump's makes progress toward building a border wall, ASU students both support and criticize his actions.

By Victor Ren | February 8, 2017

Protestors gather at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 in response to President Trump's executive order banning travel from several Muslim-majority countries.

Hundreds protest Trump's immigration ban at airport

Hundreds of protesters gathered in terminal four of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Sunday as part of a spontaneous, nationwide reaction to an executive order banning travel from seven Muslim-majority countries.

By Isaac Windes | January 29, 2017

Artists wanted: Politicians cannot work without artists' help

The arts force the public to reckon with the implications of abstract policy. We need artists now more than ever.

By Benjamin Steele | January 29, 2017

USGD resolves to protect its DACA students on campus

Members of USGD believe DACA students will continue to belong in Sun Devil community.

By Guillermo Mijares | November 22, 2016

State Treasurer Jeff DeWitt, left, is joined by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, right, while introducing presidential candidate Donald Trump, right, during his rally at Fountain Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona, on Saturday, March 19, 2016.

Goodbye Arpaio, Hello Trump: How do we 'Make America Great Again'?

This year's election has resulted in many Americans feeling uncertain and scared about the future.

By Charlene Santiago | November 9, 2016

Assassination, politics and Bob Marley: Author Marlon James to bring insight on creative writing to ASU

On Thursday, Nov. 3, renowned author Marlon James will be giving a literary talk called "When Books Come out of Books" at the Tempe campus, focusing on his most recent novel and the process of creative writing.

By Carly Golding | October 31, 2016

Trump criticizes Obamacare and Clinton email scandal at Phoenix rally

Donald Trump rallied thousands in Downtown Phoenix, fighting for a win in the battleground state of Arizona.

By Isaac Windes | October 29, 2016

Yadira De La Riva poses for a photo at the Women's Plaza of Honor.

Using theater as social engagement: resident artist Yadira De La Riva re-connects to the border

The Bi-National Arts Residency showcases what it means to be a borderland person through the arts.

By Lurissa Carbajal | October 27, 2016

Participants at a workshop create sculptures for the exhibit "Space in Between."

Deconstructing borders with a needle and thread

“Space in Between”, a collaboration between the artist Margarita Cabrera and the ASU Art Museum, will open Oct. 7 at the Desert Botanical Garden, which explores themes of immigration and culture.

By Bri Malloy | October 3, 2016

Local author to bring her story of love and immigration to ASU Book Group

"Crossing the Line: A Marriage Across Borders" will ignite a fire for social change at ASU Book Group's September meeting.

By Carly Golding | September 26, 2016

The Alt-Right movement has come back strong. Illustration drawn on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016.

Alt-Right: Populism from an alternate reality

The alt-right poisons our political discussions with racist rhetoric and misplaced ideas of white superiority.

By Chris Wood | September 15, 2016

Unaccompaniend minors: The missing matter of illegal immigration

Illegal immigration rage continues, yet thousands of unaccompanied Central American children seek prosperity in the U.S. as they run away from gang violence and poverty in their home countries.

By Charlene Santiago | August 31, 2016

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