Politics-Carousel

Most claims dismissed in attorney general lawsuit over ASU property deal

A judge dismissed all claims except one against ABOR and ASU 

By Alexis Potter and Chase Hunter B. | July 2, 2019

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Will Arizona enact an abortion ban?

Some Arizona advocacy groups believe that a ban on abortion is unlikely in Arizona.

By Mikenna Yarmus-Gannon | June 7, 2019

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Trial begins in the case of ASU teacher charged with harboring undocumented immigrants

Warren was arrested in January 2018 and now faces up to 20 years in federal prison. 

By Brenna Toshner | May 30, 2019

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On campus and beyond: The political potential of USG

USG has seen a rise in the level involvement it takes on policy issues outside the school, receiving both support and criticism for doing so.

By Kiara Quaranta | April 26, 2019

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The road to 2020: Campus groups start gearing up for election season

As primaries approach, campus organizations have already begun preparing for the next election.

By Katie Fusillo | April 25, 2019

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Apology from racist club CRU was staged, according to former member

Rev. Maupin and Hamilton denied allegations that they orchestrated the apology in advance.

By Isaac Windes | April 25, 2019

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USGT and Council of Presidents at odds on Barrett fee increase

The Council of Presidents chose to support the fee increase despite resolutions from USG members that criticize its implementation.

By Michelle Zhao | April 25, 2019

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USGT appoints new senate president for 2019-2020 school year

The senate appointed Dominic Frattura as senate president for the upcoming session. 

By Kiara Quaranta | April 24, 2019

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Republican congressman decries socialism at ASU event

The Texas Congressman ended his talk by declaring that "socialism sucks." 

By Isaac Windes | April 24, 2019

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USGT calls on ASU to investigate claims about economics department

Undergraduate Student Government Tempe called on ASU to investigate claims of unethical conduct within the economics department.

By Kiara Quaranta | April 23, 2019

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The real cost of DACA: ASU DACA students face financial, emotional costs

Student organizations and ASU programs aim to provide support for DACA students experiencing various hardships.

By Bryan Pietsch | April 23, 2019

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Arizona passes ban on use of handheld devices while driving

The new law prohibits many uses of handheld devices behind the wheel unless a car is parked or stopped.

By Wissam Melhem | April 23, 2019

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ASU Prep schools could lose millions in funding over state Education Department error

The Arizona Department of Education wants ASU Prep to repay millions in funding from previous years.

By Isaac Windes and Vandana Ravikumar | April 22, 2019

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From NASA astronaut to 2020 U.S. Senate candidate: Mark Kelly visits ASU's Tempe campus

The Young Democrats at ASU invited Kelly to the Tempe campus to give students the opportunity to meet him face-to-face.

By Michelle Zhao | April 20, 2019

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Audit reports ASU may have misspent over $1 million in federal research funds

Some of the expenses in question include award money being given to faculty who began work at other universities.

By Vandana Ravikumar | April 18, 2019

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ASU highlights strategic ties with Romania during state visit

The ambassador said that ASU has been played an important role in Romania-U.S. relations

By Isaac Windes | April 18, 2019

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Low turnout in USG elections seemingly a result of confusion, apathy toward student government

Voters in this year's election only make up 7% of the approximately 73,000 on-campus students across the four campuses. 

By Wissam Melhem | April 18, 2019

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Rep. Greg Stanton discusses immigration reform, rising tuition during Tempe campus town hall

At a town hall hosted by NextGen Arizona, Stanton introduced himself to students as one of Arizona's newest members of Congress.

By Bryan Pietsch | April 17, 2019

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Co-founder of College Republicans United at ASU starts 'Nationalists United'

Former CRU member Kevin Decuyper formed a new controversial club called Nationalists United.

By Isaac Windes | April 17, 2019

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ASU groups protest in solidarity with UA students arrested over Border Patrol incident

The demands included that UA police drop the charges and that ASU and UA would never invite CBP agents back on campus.

By Wissam Melhem and Kiara Quaranta | April 11, 2019

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