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White House's exclusion of news outlets prompts growing concern among ASU professors

ASU professors express worry after White House excluded certain media outlets from an off-camera briefing.

By Mitchell Atencio | February 28, 2017

ASU professor Len Downie Jr. poses for a photo in his office on Feb. 22, 2017.

ASU professors not overly concerned with Trump's anti-press rhetoric

President Trump called the media the 'enemy of the American people' and earned many strong reactions, but some ASU professors said the comments aren't as concerning as they sound.

By Mitchell Atencio | February 23, 2017

Public policy junior and USGD Vice President of Policy Jimmy Arwood speaks at the USGD tuition town hall on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.

USGD hosts town hall for students to discuss tuition concerns

USGD hosted its first tuition town hall Feb. 9, which allowed students who attended the campus to voice their concerns about university prices and fees.

By Brooke Hanrahan | February 23, 2017

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The Forks Estate: Students demonstrate against ban on overseas abortion funding

Politics editor Allie Bice discusses a demonstration at ASU against the Mexico City policy, also known as the global gag rule.

By J McAuliffe and Allie Bice | February 21, 2017

Twenty-year-old junior Health Innovation student and USGD President, Jackson Dangremond, poses for a portrait Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in front of The Beus Center for Law and Society on ASU’s downtown Phoenix campus.

USGD report calls University Boards and Committees 'nonfunctional'

A report released by USGD highlighted communication problems between USG and members of University Boards and Committees.

By Isaac Windes | February 20, 2017

Commander John Thompson, who oversees Tempe campus patrol operations for the ASU PD, poses for a picture outside the ASU Police Department offices in Tempe, Arizona on Feb. 16, 2017

ASU police receives more than $68,000 in Governor's Office of Highway Safety grants

Upward of $68,000 was granted to the ASU Police Department for DUI and traffic enforcement.

By Mitchell Atencio | February 16, 2017

A bill making it easier for college students to pursue teaching in lower-income areas passes AZ Senate

Senate Bill 1040 aims to help college students who want to teach in low-income areas with financial aid and a loan forgiveness.

By Victor Ren | February 15, 2017

Students and staff gather on Hayden Lawn to speak out against President Trump’s executive order halting immigration from nine majority Muslim countries. ASU was one of 40 universities across the country to take part in the demonstration.

Students and faculty join nationwide protest against Trump's immigration ban

The protesters gathered on the Tempe campus to show their support for Muslim students and faculty affected by Trump's immigration ban.

By Brooke Hanrahan | February 10, 2017

Arizona State University ROTC members listen intently before performing their next drill at Papago Military Reservation in Phoenix, Ariz. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015.

National Guard members could see tuition drop under proposed house bill

Tuition could drop substantially for National Guard members if HB 2352 passes.

By Mitchell Atencio | February 6, 2017

ASU President Michael Crow speaks the State Press editorial board in the Fulton Center on Thursday, April 21, 2016.

President Crow: Trump's immigration ban was "ill-conceived and poorly executed public policy"

Crow criticized Trump's travel ban in an email to ASU students and staff Friday, while federal courts argued the legality of the executive order.

By Isaac Windes | February 3, 2017

Solar panels top many parking garages, buildings and other structures around ASU's campuses, like the 10th Avenue lot seen here. For the past couple of years, solar energy has had a large impact on power at ASU. (Photo by Laura Davis)

ASU prioritizes sustainability while Trump rolls back climate change policies

ASU and Arizona Public Service Electric Company partner for solar energy deal, as the Trump administration promises to eliminate environmental regulations.

By Isaac Windes | February 2, 2017

Kelli Butler, Arizona State Representative of District 28, spoke to a room of college students in Phoenix, Arizona on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 during the election about her hopes for education.

Arizona's legislature is almost 40 percent women, third highest in the U.S.

Right behind Vermont and Colorado, Arizona has the third highest number of women in legislator positions with 35 women lawmakers.

By Leah Goldberg | January 30, 2017

Mario Marquez, public service and public policy junior at ASU, pictured at the Arizona House of Representatives on Jan. 30, 2017. He said the at-risk youth program helped him gain internships and opportunities as well as helping him grow in the community.

Proposed bill would allow schools to create college-readiness programs for at-risk youth

State Rep. Diego Espinoza introduced a bill to create college-readiness programs in school districts and charter schools.

By Mitchell Atencio | January 30, 2017

Protestors gather at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 in response to President Trump's executive order banning travel from several Muslim-majority countries.

Hundreds protest Trump's immigration ban at airport

Hundreds of protesters gathered in terminal four of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Sunday as part of a spontaneous, nationwide reaction to an executive order banning travel from seven Muslim-majority countries.

By Isaac Windes | January 29, 2017

Members of the Undergraduate Student Government Downtown meet to discuss Senate Resolution 13, a formal opposition to Arizona HB 2260, on Jan. 27, 2017.

USGD signs resolution to oppose state legislation restricting voting for students

USG Downtown senators passed a resolution opposing HB 2260 in a special session Friday.

By Isaac Windes | January 28, 2017

Bill that would cap tuition held until lawmakers can discuss its implications

SB 1061, a tuition cap bill, was scheduled to be voted on by the Senate Education Committee on Thursday but was delayed to allow for all parties involved to discuss the bill's implications.

By Chris Wood | January 26, 2017

Thousands of law professors signed a letter opposing Trump's nomination for attorney general, including two from ASU

Although the nation's leading lawyers have spoken out against Sen. Jeff Sessions, he is likely to be confirmed next week.

By Mitchell Atencio | January 26, 2017

Phoenix mayor Greg Stanton speaks to the press, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014 at the Renaissance Hotel in Phoenix. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

Phoenix City Council forms committee to combat HIV

A committee was approved by the Phoenix City Council Wednesday that will advance the City of Phoenix’s goal of ending HIV and AIDS.

By Allie Bice | January 25, 2017

The Forks Estate: Marching, protesting and voting

Join hosts and politics editors Allie Bice and Chris Wood as they talk about the recent women's match and other local political issues.

By Allie Bice and Chris Wood | January 23, 2017

Students leaving the Memorial Union on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, on the Tempe campus.

Arizona legislator takes aim at University students in first week of session

The state Legislature was drawn into the national spotlight last week after two bills filed by Rep. Bob Thorpe threatened the voting and First Amendment rights of Arizona students.

By Isaac Windes and Mitchell Atencio | January 22, 2017

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