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Black women march to emphasize community building

Community organizers met in Phoenix on Saturday for Arizona's March for Black Women

By Brooke Hanrahan | October 3, 2017

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ASU clubs slam racial injustice with poetry

The event was held at ASU's Hayden Library as a way to advocate for more ethnic studies classes and racial justice.

By Brooke Hanrahan | October 2, 2017

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New light rail extension coming to Phoenix

As the light rail expands into south Phoenix, opportunities for students expand.

By Tina Giuliano | October 1, 2017

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The Forks Estate: The controversy over President Trump's Pat Tillman retweet

On this episode of The Forks Estate, State Press politics editors discuss Pat Tillman, the NFL and Trump's retweet. 

By Morgan Willis | October 1, 2017

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ASU to maintain current sexual violence investigation standards despite DeVos guidance

The U.S. Department of Education gave schools the option to change how they arbitrate cases of sexual violence, but ASU said it would stick to old guidelines for now. 

By Reilly Kneedler | September 30, 2017

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Matt Salmon represents undocumented students, despite previous anti-DACA votes

Former Republican Congressman Matt Salmon is advocating for ASU's DACA recipients at the Capitol. 

By Joash Ospino | September 28, 2017

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ASU alumna pursues activism through art

Latina artist and activist Jewell Medina creates "artivism" displayed at ASU's Fletcher Library.

By Britt Campbell | September 27, 2017

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Trump retweets picture of Pat Tillman to urge NFL players to stand for national anthem

Trump retweets picture of ASU alumnus Pat Tillman, urges NFL players to stand for national anthem

By Ryan Hood | September 26, 2017

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Tempe USG hosts National Voter Registration day

USG, ASU political clubs and others participated in National Voter Registration Day on campus

By Chase Hunter B. | September 26, 2017

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DeVos rescinds Obama-era directive on campus sexual assault investigations

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos rescinded an Obama-era directive regarding investigations of campus sexual assault on Friday. 

By Reilly Kneedler | September 22, 2017

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The Forks Estate: Why the AZ Attorney General is suing the AZ Board of Regents

State Press politics editors discuss why the Arizona Attorney General is suing the Arizona Board of Regents and the possible implications for ASU and its students. 

By Morgan Willis | September 21, 2017

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Video: Community organizer leads a workshop on street dance activism

Community organizer Shamell Bell led a lecture and dance workshop on street dance activism.

By Luis Torres | September 21, 2017

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Black Lives Matter activist teaches political activism through dance

Shamell Bell teaches that activism isn't limited to protesting and calling congressmen — it can include dance.

By Joash Ospino | September 21, 2017

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Tempe and ASU team up to provide new transportation options

ASU and City of Tempe partner to make big changes to campus traffic.

By Maddie Johnson | September 21, 2017

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ASU students campaigned to push Save Our Schools to ballot

Several ASU students were a part of the community-led Save Our Schools campaign, which was recently approved to run on the 2018 ballot. 

By Alexis Egeland | September 20, 2017

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ASU alumna leads series on white privilege at Phoenix Church

ASU alumna Allyson Yoder is taking what she learned in the classroom to the community to discuss white privilege.

By Brooke Hanrahan | September 19, 2017

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USG presidents call Attorney General lawsuit unfounded

ASU's four campus presidents agreed with University officials that tuition is fairly and constitutionally set. 

By Mitchell Atencio | September 18, 2017

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ASU hosts DACA informational workshop

ASU hosted a workshop in an effort to support and inform DACA recipients and their families. 

By Tina Giuliano | September 18, 2017

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Dr. Kelli Ward addresses ACA at ASU Turning Point meeting

Senate candidate Dr. Kelli Ward spoke at a Turning Point USA meeting to discuss healthcare.

By Brooke Hanrahan | September 14, 2017

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Students host 'Write Your Senator' event in support of DACA

Students spent their Monday evening writing to Arizona senators in the hopes of persuading them to support DACA students.

By Fortesa Latifi | September 13, 2017

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