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A look at what went into the making of the documentary 'Seeking Asylum'

Students from ASU's West campus are featured in a documentary that follows their journey to help refugees in Greece.

By Cassandra Laubach | April 19, 2018

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Getting to know ASU's student government presidents: the West campus

USG West President Tasha Snider talks about the personality of her campus, plus ASU politics and her plans after her presidential term.

By Austin Westfall | April 19, 2018

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Leaders of ASU political clubs weigh in on why tolerance is vital

Leaders of campus political clubs see opportunity in non-partisan collaboration.

By Anjali Mistry | April 18, 2018

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Ducey signs bill attempting to block Tempe transparency initiative

A popular Tempe ordinance was struck down by Gov. Ducey, but some say there is room for interpretation.

By Anjali Mistry | April 17, 2018

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Amid national controversy, 21 students drop out of Sinclair interviews

After the Cronkite School signed a letter denouncing Sinclair, some students dropped out of a recruitment event. 

By Fortesa Latifi and Alexis Egeland | April 16, 2018

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After Phoenix Pride, LGBT political representation is a yearlong issue

LGBT+ politicians speak at ASU to combat stigma and achieve political representation and equity.

By Tina Giuliano | April 15, 2018

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Politics Weekly Roundup: From Sinclair to the Arizona Supreme Court

This week, reporters held ASU administration accountable in their response to the recent Sinclair controversy and spoke to distraught DACA students after a historic state supreme court ruling.

By Andrew Nicla | April 15, 2018

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Cronkite continues recruiting relationship with Sinclair despite protests from students, alumni

Dean Christopher Callahan is continuing to allow Sinclair Broadcast Group to recruit on campus, despite pleas from current and former Cronkite students.

By Fortesa Latifi | April 13, 2018

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Students join nationwide effort for millennial voter registration

ASU's NextGen America chapter registered new voters at an event with a petting zoo and D.J.

By Wissam Melhem | April 12, 2018

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Cronkite dean signs letter criticizing Sinclair after 'conversations' with company

ASU's journalism school signed on to a letter admonishing Sinclair Broadcasting for its 'must-run' segment criticizing the media. 

By Fortesa Latifi | April 11, 2018

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Weeks after Uber fatality, ASU, Waymo continue testing on self-driving cars

ASU and other companies are testing self-driving technology despite changes in the regulatory environment.

By Tina Giuliano | April 11, 2018

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'Disappointed in the state of Arizona': DACA students hold press conference after Supreme Court decision

After the Supreme Court of Arizona decided DACA students are ineligible for in-state tuition, 'Dreamers' took to the Capitol to share their stories.

By Fortesa Latifi and Tina Giuliano | April 9, 2018

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Arizona Supreme Court rules DACA recipients cannot receive in-state tuition

Some ASU DACA students say they may be forced to leave ASU as a result of the Arizona Supreme Court decision.

By Chris Scragg | April 9, 2018

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Politics Weekly Roundup: DACA students take a stand and researchers rejoice at increased solar funding

University researchers said Congress' recent increase to renewable energy research will boost their progress and ASU DACA students demand for in-state tuition to remain.

By Andrew Nicla | April 8, 2018

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A conversation about the March for Our Lives demonstrations in Phoenix

High school student Jordan Harb takes a stance on gun control by organizing March for Our Lives events. 

By Cassandra Laubach | April 8, 2018

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ASASU elections end with the lowest voter turnout since 2008

Tempe and Downtown Phoenix campuses received the lowest number of votes since 2008 —despite their large student populations.

By Tina Giuliano | April 5, 2018

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TPUSA tweets photo of Sparky with sign criticizing 'Big Government'

Turning Point ASU caused controversy over posting a picture of Sparky marketing capitalism.

By Kimberly Rapanut and Armani Rodriguez | April 4, 2018

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ASU academics "heartened" by funding boost to solar energy

Congress' latest budget put ASU solar researchers' fears to rest with an increase in funding for renewable energy. 

By Chris Scragg | April 4, 2018

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News Update: Student government elections, new lab tech and the ASU football offseason

Hear about ASU's student government election, Sun Devil football and more on this Forks Estate news update.

By Austin Westfall | April 4, 2018

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School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership fights national criticism

Despite its unusual roots, ASU's School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership denies that it has a partisan slant.

By Mia Armstrong | April 4, 2018

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