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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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