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Arizona laws enacted to locate missing children go into effect

Arizona has the third-highest number of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in the U.S. A new law hopes to challenge that. 

By Mason Hughes | October 21, 2021

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Tempe youth council looks to find equitable solutions to climate issues

The Tempe youth council will work on different action projects throughout the two-year program, including community art projects, tree planting and cooler bus stops. 

By Morgan Fischer | October 21, 2021

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Kari Lake visits ASU College Republicans to discuss her run for governor

Kari Lake visits ASU College Republicans to discuss her case for Arizona governor.

By Tristan Richards | October 19, 2021

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Student government violates senate meeting bylaws, lacks timely updates

USGT and USGD Senate hinder transparency for students by not posting agendas, meeting minutes or updating websites properly.

By Alexis Waiss | October 14, 2021

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Sinema is betting on bipartisanship. Students aren't buying it

Students are frustrated with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's performative bipartisanship, inaction in Congress and unwillingness to hear constituent criticism. 

By Piper Hansen | October 14, 2021

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Former regent, now governor candidate, visits ASU College Republicans

Robson discussed her run for governor with ASU College Republicans, focusing on border security, Big Tech and education. 

By Tristan Richards | October 13, 2021

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Tempe continues to grow while housing demand intensifies

As Tempe continues to grow and the cost of housing rises, students, alumni and City employees discuss the difficulties of growth and potential solutions to the problem.

By William Stuart | October 6, 2021

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Forum draws connection between gun violence and mental health

March For Our Lives ASU hosted a panel discussing the relationship between mental health and gun violence.

By Alexis Waiss | October 5, 2021

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The Arizona Students' Association announces initiative to reduce tuition

The Arizona Students' Association announced a ballot initiative requiring the Legislature to fund 50% of in-state tuition and fees.

By Reagan Priest | October 5, 2021

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Though unlikely, US debt default could hurt college students

ASU professors say the potential U.S. default is extremely unlikely, although if it did occur, it could be catastrophic.

By Mason Hughes | October 4, 2021

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Tempe Streetcar will open in 2022 with uncertain transit benefits

As the Tempe Streetcar nears its completion, city employees praise the project despite planning issues.

By William Stuart | October 4, 2021

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President Crow gets approved for 8% pay raise

ABOR approved ASU President Michael Crow's 8% pay raise and $50,000 worth of bonuses. 

By Piper Hansen | October 3, 2021

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Rio Reimagined looks to make continued environmental improvements

The City of Tempe is working on cleaning up brownfield sites along the river and creating a green stormwater infrastructure plan. 

By Morgan Fischer | October 3, 2021

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Student organizations rally at Women's March for abortion rights

Several ASU student organizations rallied for abortion rights and called on state authorities to protect abortion access.

By Alexis Waiss and Mason Hughes | October 2, 2021

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United Campus Workers call for health protections, fair treatment at protest

Local union members, students, faculty and staff marched as part of "Funeral for Public Health" to advocate for masking, testing, vaccinations and hazard pay.

By Anna Campbell | September 30, 2021

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Student activism ebbs and flows with the pandemic and social media

Activism is evolving in 2021 with the reintroduction of in-person classes and organization of student clubs. 

By Tristan Richards | September 30, 2021

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GPSA expresses continued concern about CAARE Center proposal

The Graduate and Professional Student Association is concerned the proposal for an on-campus rape crisis center doesn't meet their needs.

By Reagan Priest | September 29, 2021

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Maricopa County election audit shows no evidence of fraud

ASU Young Democrats and College Republicans react to the audit of the 2020 presidential election, which confirmed Biden's victory in Arizona.

By Mason Hughes | September 28, 2021

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Energy law professor begins run for Arizona attorney general

Professor Kris Mayes is running for Arizona Attorney General to focus on climate change and women's health care rights. 

By Tristan Richards | September 27, 2021

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ASU no podrá requerir vacunas contra COVID-19 por el momento

ASU no podrá exigir la vacuna contra COVID a menos que la ley estatal cambie o la Universidad impugne la ley en los tribunales.

By Reagan Priest | September 22, 2021

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