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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

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

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

ASU alumnus owns immigrant law practice in Phoenix

For one ASU alumnus he had three choices at 17 — End up in a morgue, go to prison or join the military.

By Ryan Santistevan | April 27, 2016

"I Am from Chile" film screening and conference opens discussion and explores diversity

The 2016 Spanish Graduate Literature Conference, Talk Series, & Pragda Film Festival looks to bring newfound perspectives on Latin film and literature to students.

By Noelle Lilley | April 14, 2016

Sheriff Joe Arpaio waits to speak at the Hyatt Regency for the Arizona Republican Party on November 4, 2015.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio: A man of the law and of the people

Despite how you feel about his policies, Sheriff Joe is a normal person like the rest of us.

By Austen Bundy | April 13, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a campaign stop at Carl Hayden Community High School in Phoenix, Arizona, on Monday, March 21, 2016.

Hillary Clinton calls out Arpaio and Republicans at Phoenix campaign rally

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton stopped in Phoenix to rally support before Arizona's election day tomorrow.

By Jacob Goldstein | March 21, 2016

Construction workers excavate a piece of road near campus.The Tempe City Council’s decision to resurface Rural Road will extend traffic delays in the area to early November instead of the end of October.

Construction chronicles: how paint eating can teach us about labor markets

A lesson in paint consumption and labor markets.

By George Heiler | March 14, 2016

Sandra Ramos' 2015 work, "Searching Ithaca", is pictured at the ASU Art Museum on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. The artwork is part of Ramos' exhibition "Watertight" which is currently showing at the museum.

Sandra Ramos incorporates political consciousness, Cuban culture with fantasy at ASU Art Museum

The exhibit contains sculpture and video animations commenting on the current and past state of affairs in Cuba and the U.S.

By Emily Zentner | January 24, 2016

Around 30 protestors gathered on the lawn in front of the Gov. Doug Ducey's office  at the Arizona State Capitol with signs denouncing his statement about not allowing Syrian refugees in Arizona on Nov. 17, 2015.

Protesters demonstrate against Gov. Doug Ducey's call for immediately halting the acceptance of refugees

Protestors demonstrated outside Gov. Doug Ducey's office at the Arizona State Capitol Tuesday morning to stand up against his decision to stop accepting Syrian refugees.

By Jenny Ung | November 17, 2015

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