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Arizona college towns differ in rent prices, approaches to housing affordability

Tempe, Flagstaff and Tucson have adopted different ways of addressing student difficulties with finding off-campus housing.

By Mia Sweador | April 9, 2026

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Katie Hobbs, Michael Crow discuss filling AZ healthcare gaps at ASU Health groundbreaking

The ASU Health groundbreaking event brought together key figures from the city of Phoenix and ASU to promote the initiative's mission. 

By Sydney Voorhees | April 9, 2026

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BREAKING: Three USG elections deemed compromised, new votes to be held

New votes will be held for the USG Downtown executive election and two senate races in USG Tempe and USG West Valley.

By Sophia Keeling | April 8, 2026

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University suggests ASU London for Indian international students amid visa uncertainty

Students would complete their undergraduate degree in the U.K. before moving to the U.S. for their master's degree.

By Quinn Wang | April 7, 2026

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Democratic state legislators show support for protests on ASU campuses

Local elected officials have shown support for political and social movements within the ASU community.

By Sophia Keeling | April 2, 2026

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Complaint made about TPUSA chapter meeting with Erika Kirk under review by ASU

National Ground Game is claiming Erika Kirk's attendance violated ASU event registration policy, and the University is investigating. 

By Andi Ruiz | April 1, 2026

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ASU, ciudades remueven referencias de César Chávez por acusaciones de abuso sexual

Tempe y Phoenix han trabajado para renombrar el día de Cesar Chavez y otras dedicaciones mientras ASU ha removido su nombre de un programa. 

By Mia Sweador | April 1, 2026

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In a years-long pursuit, ASU remains ineligible for Cal Grants

ASU serves more than 24,000 Californians across all ASU locations and online.

By Emma Bradford | April 1, 2026

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Professors debate Second Amendment in civil discourse exercise

Faculty members argued opposing sides of whether to keep the Second Amendment in a Lincoln-Douglas debate.

By Quinn Wang | March 31, 2026

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ASU, local cities remove references to Cesar Chavez following allegations of sexual abuse

Tempe and Phoenix have worked to rename Cesar Chavez Day and other dedications, while ASU has removed his name from a program.

By Mia Sweador | March 31, 2026

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Meet the candidates for the GSG executive election

Elections for the new Graduate Student Government leadership will open on March 31 and close on April 1.

By Mia Sweador | March 30, 2026

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Meet the unopposed ticket for the USG West Valley executive election

The sole USGWV ticket shared goals of making ASU more affordable, cultivating community and expanding access to resources available to students. 

By Kaitlyn Smitten | March 30, 2026

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ASU's 2026-27 proposed budget includes 25 new graduate fees and two increases

At the Arizona Board of Regents University Governance and Operations Committee meeting on Thursday, three public university presidents presented their budget proposals for the next school year.

By Emma Bradford | March 27, 2026

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Meet the tickets for the USG Tempe executive election

The candidates for the upcoming Undergraduate Student Government Tempe election faced off in a debate.

By Mia Sweador and Sophia Keeling | March 25, 2026

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Mike Pence speaks on his life and values at Dialogues for Democracy event at ASU

Pence discussed topics like the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, the Iran war and immigration during the conversation.

By Quinn Wang | March 25, 2026

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Meet the unopposed ticket for the USG Polytechnic 2026-27 executive office

Undergraduate Student Government election campaigning is underway at the Polytechnic campus, with the executive ticket running unopposed.

By Emma Bradford | March 25, 2026

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ASU denies opposing political events, leading to frustration, lawsuit threat

National Ground Game organizers made a social media post about the University's denial of the UnF--- America Tour event request, threatening a lawsuit. 

By Carsten Oyer | March 25, 2026

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Meet the tickets for the USG Downtown executive election

Student candidates debated their differing approaches to improving the student experience at the Downtown campus.

By MJ Martinez and Carsten Oyer | March 24, 2026

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Ron DeSantis criticizes political left, receives faculty praise in ASU-hosted keynote

Proceeds from the event at the Arizona Biltmore Resort were deposited into the ASU Foundation for a New American University.

By Andi Ruiz | March 23, 2026

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ASU plans to offer three year education degree to address teacher shortage

University leaders say the program is designed to expand access to becoming a teacher while maintaining certification standards.

By Quinn Wang | March 19, 2026

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