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ASU sophomore becomes youngest ever Tempe Union governing board member

ASU sophomore Armando Montero first got involved with the Tempe Union High School District board as a high schooler. Now, he's the youngest member in the board's history. 

By Marty Ley | January 27, 2021

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Conservative lawyer John Eastman speaks at online event despite backlash

The ASU Federalist Society and John Eastman moved forward with a controversial event after students and administration urged them to cancel. 

By Reagan Priest | January 25, 2021

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Students are struggling in the current political climate

ASU students are struggling mentally and academically as the political climate intensifies due to insurrection, impeachment and inauguration.

By Reagan Priest | January 23, 2021

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City of Tempe passes land acknowledgement resolution

A new Tempe City Council resolution formally acknowledges the land Tempe occupies as culturally affiliated with local Indigenous communities.

By Morgan Fischer | January 21, 2021

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ASU Federalist Society invites Trump ally to speak at online student event

ASU Federalist Society invited John Eastman, a former professor who spoke at Trump's Jan. 6 rally, to speak to students at an event on the unconstitutionality of emergency COVID-19 restrictions.

By Reagan Priest | January 21, 2021

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USGT addresses financial aid, seat allocation

In the first meeting of the spring semester, held virtually, USGT discussed financial aid for students and events aimed at addressing sexual assault.

By Marty Ley | January 20, 2021

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ASU international students look ahead to new opportunities, Biden administration

ASU international students look forward to changes amid political turmoil and a global pandemic.

By Olivia McCann | January 20, 2021

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Students, organizations lay out policy hopes for Biden administration

The Arizona Students' Association and ASU students hope for policies under the upcoming Biden administration that affect college students, such as canceling student debt. 

By Morgan Fischer | January 19, 2021

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Gov. Doug Ducey praises state's COVID-19 efforts despite rising case numbers

In his State of the State address, delivered virtually, Gov. Doug Ducey praised Arizona's COVID-19 response.

By Piper Hansen and Marty Ley | January 11, 2021

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Seven ASU faculty members sign letter demanding removal of President Trump

Seven ASU faculty members sign a letter demanding the removal of President Donald Trump either through impeachment or the 25th Amendment.

By Koki Riley | January 7, 2021

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ASU College Republicans sends students to Georgia for runoff elections

ASU College Republicans worked to help sponsor over 30 activists' trips to campaign for the Republican Senate candidates in Georgia's runoff elections occurring Jan. 5.

By Morgan Fischer | December 31, 2020

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Gov. Ducey announces $46 million for ASU to help manage COVID-19

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced that $115 million will be allocated to Arizona's three public universities to support their COVID-19 responses. 

By Morgan Fischer | December 30, 2020

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Students left feeling stressed out by the 2020 election

The ASU community looks to help students who have felt an increase in stress levels due to the 2020 election.

By Morgan Fischer | November 18, 2020

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Students turn out to vote, contribute to Arizona's swing blue

Maricopa County, and the state of Arizona, seem to have shifted in favor of the Democratic Party with support of college-aged voters.

By Morgan Fischer | November 15, 2020

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CRU promotes claim of election fraud without evidence, calls for revote

An ASU club is calling for a revote, basing claims on conspiracy theories, but other Republicans reaffirm their trust in Arizona's voting process. 

By Kevin Pirehpour | November 12, 2020

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Lawsuits and Sharpies: The Republican response to the election

Arizona Republicans follow President Donald Trump's lead in questioning the voting process, as incoming results show them losing their hold on the state.

By Kevin Pirehpour | November 8, 2020

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Democrats celebrate diverse turn out, strong support in Arizona

As votes continue to be counted after Election Day, Democratic candidates, campaign staffers and party members react positively to results. 

By Erin Galindo | November 8, 2020

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Students in Phoenix take part in Election Day on and off campus

Even without an on-campus polling place, students in downtown Phoenix were involved with the general election from the polls' opening to late night results.

By Erin Galindo and Morgan Fischer | November 4, 2020

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Despite heightened political tensions, no major incidents at ASU polling sites

Although there were concerns over voter intimidation leading into Election Day, voters cast their ballots at ASU with little to no issue despite initial voter intimidation concerns.

By Kevin Pirehpour | November 4, 2020

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Early voting contributes to relaxed atmosphere on Tempe campus

Despite the large number of ballots cast throughout Maricopa County, voters at ASU's Tempe campus faced short lines and few issues at the polling place. 

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | November 3, 2020

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