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Cindy McCain nominated as ambassador to UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture

Cindy McCain would join the international fight against hunger if confirmed as U.N. ambassador.

By Reagan Priest | June 23, 2021

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DOE extends Title IX protections to LGBTQ+ students

The new Department of Education interpretation of Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, reversing Trump-era guidance.

By Reagan Priest | June 17, 2021

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Former ASU VP of government affairs enters Arizona's 2022 gubernatorial race

Former ASU vice president of government affairs Matt Salmon has entered the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial race.

By Reagan Priest | June 17, 2021

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DOE finds ASU in violation of Clery Act

According to the Department of Education, ASU violated the Clery Act and should begin reevaluating its safety policies and procedures. 

By Piper Hansen | June 16, 2021

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Ducey issues order barring universities from requiring COVID-19 vaccine

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's new executive order prohibits public universities and community colleges from requiring students to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or show proof of vaccination.

By Morgan Fischer | June 15, 2021

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Arizona Board of Regents approves ASU's over $3 billion FY 2022 budget

ASU's fiscal year 2022 budget includes salary increases and anticipates a return to normal campus activities.

By Reagan Priest | June 10, 2021

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Students issue demands, protest in support of Palestinian community

A group of over 40 protestors marched to the Fulton Center on the Tempe campus to deliver a letter of demands in support of Palestine to ASU President Michael Crow. 

By Anna Campbell | May 28, 2021

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'Dangerous territory': ASU College Republicans condemn election audit practices

ASU College Republicans have condemned the Arizona Senate-authorized Maricopa County election audit after widespread criticism of the audit's validity and conduction.

By Reagan Priest | May 27, 2021

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Field for Arizona governor widens with two new Republican candidates

ABOR member Karrin Taylor Robson and State Treasurer Kimberly Yee, both Republicans, entered the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial race Monday.

By Reagan Priest | May 17, 2021

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Arizona community colleges may now offer four-year degrees under new law

Gov. Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill 1453, which allows community colleges to offer four-year degrees under certain conditions.

By Reagan Priest | May 5, 2021

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ASU professor files lawsuit against former head of Knowledge Enterprise

Sethuraman Panchanathan and ASU have been accused of retaliation, gender discrimination and breach of contract in a lawsuit filed in February by ASU professor Cynthia Sagers.

By Reagan Priest | April 24, 2021

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ASU explores Family Advocacy Center as students push for CAARE Center

The University is considering partnering with the city of Tempe on a Family Advocacy Center, but student advocates say it won't be enough and a rape crisis center is still needed.

By Reagan Priest | April 22, 2021

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Climate stories invite feedback to update the Tempe Climate Action Plan

Graduate students partner with Tempe's sustainability director to create climate stories and solicit resident feedback for the Climate Action Plan update. 

By Nancy Lam | April 22, 2021

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Arizona Court of Appeals sides with ABOR in property tax suit

The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Arizona Board of Regents Wednesday in tax suit dealing with the construction and tax payments of the Omni Hotel in Tempe.

By Piper Hansen | April 21, 2021

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Filibuster reform debate explained by ASU professors

ASU political science professors and historians weigh in on the national debate over filibuster reform.

By Olivia McCann | April 17, 2021

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Students voice concerns on BDS resolution's removal from USGT Senate agenda

Members of the ASU community weighed in on a potential resolution supporting BDS on campus that was removed from a USG Senate meeting agenda.

By Reagan Priest and Brendan O'Keeffe | April 16, 2021

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ABOR approves no tuition increase for 2021-22 school year

Arizona Board of Regents passed ASU's no-increase tuition proposal for the 2021-22 academic year.

By Olivia McCann | April 15, 2021

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Demonstrators in downtown Phoenix call for immigration reform

Organizations such as Arizona Jews for Justice rallied in downtown Phoenix for immigrant rights and called for elected officials to take action. 

By Morgan Fischer | April 12, 2021

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University Senate seeks to address food insecurity with resolution

The resolution hopes to solve food insecurity among students through resources within the Pitchfork Pantry and beyond.

By Brendan O'Keeffe | April 12, 2021

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Tempe joins Phoenix, Flagstaff, Tucson in keeping mask mandates

Tempe joins several Arizona cities in keeping the mask mandate Gov. Doug Ducey rescinded in his March 25 executive order.

By Anusha Natarajan | April 9, 2021

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