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Everything you need to know about the 2020 Census

The 2020 census will help decide the allotment of millions of dollars in federal funding for ASU and possibly add to Arizona's congressional representatives.

By Erin Galindo | February 24, 2020

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Professors, students now double-checking politically misleading content

At the end of January, Twitter added a new reporting function that would allow users to flag content that might be misleading about a political election.

By Piper Hansen | February 23, 2020

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Three Tempe City Council seats up for grabs in March election

Five candidates are running for three open seats on Tempe City Council, campaigning on issues like improving traffic congestion and housing options for students. 

By Piper Hansen | February 21, 2020

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Video: Both sides of Donald Trump's 'Keep America Great' rally

President Donald Trump's "Keep America Great" rally in Phoenix brought opposing viewpoints inside and outside of the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. 

By Abisai Alvarez and Zach Van Arsdale | February 20, 2020

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Gallery: President Trump rallies in Phoenix, draws protests

Our best photos from inside and outside of President Trump's "Keep America Great" rally in Phoenix.

By State Press Photo Staff | February 20, 2020

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Trump’s return to Phoenix met with mixed reactions from ASU community

President Donald Trump rallied his Arizona base in Phoenix on Wednesday night. 

By State Press Staff | February 20, 2020

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Meet the candidates of the 2020 Tempe mayoral election

A rundown of the two candidates running in Tempe's mayoral election and their policies. 

By Erin Galindo | February 18, 2020

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USGT gives $30,000 to TedxASU event, passes resolution supporting free speech

USGT met on Tuesday to vote on a resolution in support of President Michael Crow's statement supporting free speech.

By Zeke Harker | February 18, 2020

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House bill would require University to host both sides of arguments

HB 2238 would require universities to host both sides of controversy, but the sponsor doesn't know if documenting visitors would educate students.

By Piper Hansen | February 18, 2020

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ABOR meeting focuses on reducing financial barriers, capital development

ASU staff spoke to the regents about the challenges of increasing diversity and plans for funding new developments and programs.

By Zeke Harker | February 16, 2020

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President Trump to host campaign rally in Phoenix

On Wednesday, President Trump will be holding a rally in support of his reelection bid. ASU students talk about the effect of the Trump administration here at ASU.

By Piper Hansen and Zeke Harker | February 16, 2020

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Town hall displays new technology ahead of elections

Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes visited ASU to educate students about new technology and changes to the voting process in preparation for the upcoming presidential preference election. 

By Piper Hansen | February 16, 2020

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University files suit against campus restaurant location over rent

Rehab Burger Therapy still owes ASU more than $85,000 in rent, late fees and interest along with over $400,000 in lease payments.

By Piper Hansen | February 13, 2020

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AZ Supreme Court to hear attorney general's appeal over lawsuit against ABOR

The attorney general's appeal will be heard after his lawsuit over public university tuition rates was dismissed in November 2019.  

By Kiara Quaranta | February 12, 2020

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ABOR to be reimbursed almost $1 million over attorney general lawsuit

The court ruled the attorney general has to pay for the board's legal fees over a lawsuit regarding ASU real estate projects.

By Erin Galindo | February 10, 2020

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College Democrats discuss Arizona as 'battleground' state during winter meeting

The College Democrats of America held their winter convention at ASU this weekend, hosting student leaders from all over the country.

By Zeke Harker | February 9, 2020

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ASU program reduces financial burden for student parents but lacks publicity

The Child Care Subsidy is five years old, and ASASU plans to improve marketing and keep allocating money to the program. 

By Piper Hansen | February 7, 2020

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USGT calls for ICE/CBP notification committee, stands with Asian students amid xenophobia

USGT approved two resolutions, one regarding coronavirus and another to notify students about ICE and CBP's presence on campus.

By Grace Lieberman | February 7, 2020

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Morrison Institute presents data on firearm deaths in Arizona

Members of the Morrison Institute and the Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety presented data analysis of firearm related fatalities in Arizona.

By Zeke Harker | January 30, 2020

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‘A slap in the face’: Students protest Joe Arpaio’s CRU-hosted visit to ASU

Students protested an event hosted by College Republicans United featuring former Sheriff Joe Arpaio. 

By Nellie Nano and Trevor Benoit | January 30, 2020

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