Politics-Carousel

A rundown of the 2020 USG Polytechnic candidates

Meet the unopposed ticket running for USG Polytechnic: Troy Anderson, Brandon Dixon and Hannah Stirewalt. 

By Piper Hansen | April 8, 2020

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A run down of the USG West 2020 candidates

A run down of the students running for the executive and Senate offices at USGW.

By Erin Galindo | April 8, 2020

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A rundown of the USG Downtown 2020 candidates

Meet the unopposed ticket running for USG Downtown: Nora Thompson, Monica Medina and Renuka Vemuri. 

By Piper Hansen | April 8, 2020

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How the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus deal impacts college students

The U.S. Government passed a $2.2 trillion bill aimed at offering economic relief during the coronavirus crisis.

By Piper Hansen and Madison Thomas | April 6, 2020

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ASASU Supreme Court issues rulings upholding USG election code

The ASASU Supreme Court heard two cases this week, pointing out that the Elections Department did not follow guidelines and deciding an executive ticket should be punished for campaigning early. 

By Piper Hansen | April 3, 2020

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Census Bureau updates guidelines for students amid COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus outbreak has affected the 2020 census, but students who have moved off campus for the duration of the semester will still be counted by ASU.

By Erin Galindo | March 31, 2020

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ASU student uses climate change as a lens for his activism

Brian Mecinas, a freshman studying political science, is one of three co-directors of Arizona Youth Climate Strike. 

By Piper Hansen | March 31, 2020

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A guide to this year's USG executive tickets

The two-week campaigning window for positions in USG began Monday after being rescheduled due to coronavirus concerns. 

By Piper Hansen and Erin Galindo | March 30, 2020

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UA parents seeking housing, fee refunds file lawsuit against ABOR

A class action lawsuit against ABOR claims breach of contract when all three universities announced they would not give full refunds to students when classes moved online.

By Piper Hansen | March 28, 2020

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Medical amnesty proposal slowly makes its way through student government

USGD passed a resolution March 6 calling for ASU to implement a medical amnesty policy to protect students from legal and academic repercussions for emergencies that involve illegal substances.

By Erin Galindo | March 25, 2020

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ASASU election campaigns rescheduled due to coronavirus

Campaigning for the 2020 ASASU elections has been pushed back to March 30 due to new University regulations made to combat the outbreak of COVID-19.

By Erin Galindo | March 24, 2020

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Gov. Doug Ducey closes some businesses, calls for National Guard to aid during coronavirus outbreak

After a week of criticism, Gov. Doug Ducey unveiled action to stop the spread of coronavirus, including closing restaurants and bars.

By Piper Hansen | March 19, 2020

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Tempe mayor orders closures of bars, restaurants, movie theaters, gyms

Mayor Mark Mitchell's proclamation came after Tempe City Council issued a citywide emergency Wednesday.

By Vandana Ravikumar | March 19, 2020

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Tempe declares citywide emergency to combat coronavirus spread

The city of Tempe issued an ordinance declaring an "extraordinary local emergency" citywide. 

By Grace Lieberman and Wyatt Myskow | March 18, 2020

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Joe Biden wins Arizona's preference election amid coronavirus fears

Joe Biden won Arizona's presidential preference election, separating himself even further from his Democratic opponent.

By Piper Hansen | March 17, 2020

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Presidential preference election still on for tomorrow: What you need to know

Despite Friday's confusion, Arizona's presidential preference election will still happen Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about where, when and how you can vote in Maricopa County.

By Piper Hansen and Madison Thomas | March 16, 2020

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Ballot initiatives hope to fund Arizona education

Voters may decide in November whether they want a sales tax increase and a selective income tax for the betterment of Arizona public education.

By Piper Hansen | March 16, 2020

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USG Tempe still working to encourage voting, implement policies

Senate resolutions regarding civic engagement passed last semester and are still in the works for further implementation.

By Piper Hansen | March 16, 2020

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Arizona officials scramble to provide alternative solutions to in-person voting for preference election

Secretary of State Katie Hobbs questioned the legality of moving Maricopa County preference election centers to drop-off balloting due to COVID-19.

By Piper Hansen | March 13, 2020

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Democratic debate, while no longer in Arizona, key for preference election

The 11th Democratic debate was moved from Arizona to Washington, D.C., over coronavirus concerns but is still important for Tuesday's primary. 

By Piper Hansen | March 13, 2020

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