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Student protestors call for ASU to address issues facing marginalized communities

ASU Council of Coalitions protested what they called "ASU's consistent neglect of marginalized student communities." 

By Isaac Windes | February 25, 2019

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ASU rents more space in Washington, D.C. for expanding programs

The ABOR approved ASU's request to rent more space in Washington, D.C. to expand University programs.

By Michelle Zhao | February 21, 2019

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Bill allowing students to be paid below state minimum wage faces pushback

House Bill 2523 will allow Arizona businesses to pay full-time students the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.

By Wissam Melhem | February 19, 2019

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Barrett students respond to proposed fee increase with criticism, calls for transparency

The proposed increase of $250 per semester would be the first since 2015.

By Bryan Pietsch and Kiara Quaranta | February 18, 2019

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Bill to lower tuition for DACA students introduced into Arizona Legislature

Senate Bill 1217 would allow ABOR to lower tuition for DACA students without violating Prop 300.

By Katie Fusillo | February 14, 2019

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Arizona universities contributed $11.1 billion to economy through spending, jobs

According to an ABOR report, the state's three public university contribute billions of dollars to the economy.

By Michelle Zhao | February 14, 2019

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USGT passes resolution opposing Barrett's handling of fee increase

The resolution calls for more information about the proposed Barrett fee increase.

By Kiara Quaranta | February 13, 2019

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ASU students say controversial posters still stir fear among the University's minority communities

Some ASU clubs are calling for the University to provide more resources for minority students

By Vandana Ravikumar | February 12, 2019

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State could increase University funding under new bill

A bill that would increase state funding to student Universities passed its first hurdle Monday. 

By Isaac Windes | February 11, 2019

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USG Tempe amends bylaws to improve transparency, loosen requirements on meeting agendas

The USGT senate will implement the rule changes by its next regular session on Feb. 12.

By Kiara Quaranta | February 9, 2019

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Activism for Our Lives joins high school students to lobby for school safety bill

New school safety bill HB2597 would require school districts to establish school safety plans.

By Wissam Melhem and Michelle Zhao | February 7, 2019

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Protesters, students demand justice for 14-year-old shot by Tempe police

Protesters called for the officer involved and the Tempe police chief to be fired.

By Wissam Melhem | February 1, 2019

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Arizona legislature proposes new bill to fund national service scholarships

The proposal would help programs like those in ASU's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, which has one of the biggest AmeriCorps programs in the state

By Michelle Zhao | January 31, 2019

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Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz visits ASU amid talks of presidential run

Schultz visited for a book tour but the focus was on his presidential aspirations.

By Bryan Pietsch | January 31, 2019

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USGW to release new website aimed at informing constituents

USGW's new website is supposed to make information about student government and its initiatives more accessible to students.

By Kiara Quaranta | January 30, 2019

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ASU clubs and Maricopa County Democratic Party help asylum seekers through donation drives

ASU student organizations are working to collect and distribute supplies to migrant families.

By Wissam Melhem | January 30, 2019

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Student activists protest global gag rule on reproductive health

The protest took place on the two year anniversary of the rule's revival. 

By Vandana Ravikumar | January 24, 2019

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State budget includes increase in university funding, expansion of education tuition program

The budget would expand funding for universities statewide and expand the Arizona Teachers Academy.

By Bryan Pietsch | January 24, 2019

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Arizona minimum wage climbs to 11 dollars per hour in 2019

The state's minimum wage is one year closer to being $12 per hour by 2020, due to a proposition that Arizona voters passed in 2016. 

By Michelle Zhao | January 24, 2019

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Arizona commission focuses on increasing access to financial aid

The commission works to provide financial aid to students and promote success in higher education.

By Kiara Quaranta | January 23, 2019

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