Politics

Tempe voters reject entertainment district, Coyotes arena in unofficial election results

Unofficial special election results show Tempe voters have rejected the proposed Coyotes arena and entertainment district in a citywide vote.

By Shane Brennan | May 16, 2023

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ASU students voice concern, support for Tempe entertainment district

Students share their thoughts on the special "yes" or "no" citywide election that decides the fate of a Coyotes arena and entertainment district. 

By Piper Hansen | April 27, 2023

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Former student government leaders credit time at ASU for public policy careers

Two former Undergraduate Student Government presidents reflect on their time in office on campus and how it influenced their later careers in public service. 

By Piper Hansen and Shane Brennan | April 27, 2023

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Tempe entertainment district could use over one million gallons of water daily

The proposed Coyotes arena and entertainment district would be built on Tempe land without access to city's main water supply and use up to 1.09 million gallons of water per day.

By Alex Wakefield | April 27, 2023

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City of Tempe intern has learned about the power of local government

The only woman who works with the Tempe City Council and city officials wearing a hijab is an ASU student who is a management and administrative intern for the mayor's office.

By Alysa Horton | April 25, 2023

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Hobbs gives opening remarks at PHX Startup Week, encourages entrepreneurship and equity

Governor Katie Hobbs gave opening remarks at PHX Startup Week, highlighting the importance of technology, entrepreneurship and diversity in Arizona

By Sophia Ramirez | April 24, 2023

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Opinion: Millennial and Gen Z low election turnout is canceling out their high civic engagement

In order to see the changes they desire, Millennials and Generation Z need to increase their voter turnout.

By Natalie Kerbel | April 20, 2023

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Conflicting economic analyses of Tempe entertainment district surface ahead of vote

Two conflicting reports released this week examine the economic impact of the Tempe entertainment district. Ballots will be mailed April 19 asking residents to approve a three-proposition proposal.

By Piper Hansen and Shane Brennan | April 18, 2023

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Tempe has appointed a new police chief

Tempe City Manager Andrew Ching has chosen Kenneth McCoy, former police chief of Anchorage, Alaska, to be the next chief of police for the Tempe Police Department.

By Phineas Hogan | April 18, 2023

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Tempe special election for Arizona Coyotes arena and entertainment district, explained

Ballots for the special election will be mailed Wednesday to Tempe residents. Featured prominently are three propositions that will establish the Tempe entertainment district, housing the Arizona Coyotes. 

By Piper Hansen , Shane Brennan and Alex Wakefield | April 17, 2023

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ASU expands through Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles

ASU's fashion program will now be named ASU FIDM after purchasing the institute in an effort to provide students with more opportunities in the fashion industry. 

By Larisa May and Madison Vega | April 17, 2023

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Student protesters demand increased services from ASU for survivors of sexual assault

Sun Devils Against Sexual Assault and members of other student organizations gathered in protest of ASU's sexual assault policies and demanded for more on-campus services. 

By Phineas Hogan | April 14, 2023

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Taylor Place residential hall in downtown Phoenix renamed Gordon Commons

The Taylor Place residential hall on ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus will now be Gordon Commons in honor of the former Phoenix mayor who oversaw the growth of downtown Phoenix.

By Grey Gartin | April 14, 2023

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Gov. Katie Hobbs tallies over 40 vetoes and urges bipartisanship after 100th day in office

Despite over 40 vetoes from the new governor, students say they haven't seen many actions from Hobbs after her first 100 days in office.

By Alysa Horton | April 13, 2023

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Arizona bill aims to expand research on whole psilocybin mushrooms

A bipartisan bill in the Arizona House would allow research on psilocybin mushrooms for medical treatments.

By Tori Gantz | April 12, 2023

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Cronkite News to move from Arizona PBS' main channel to subchannel PBS World

Cronkite News, housed at ASU's Cronkite School, is moving Arizona PBS channels this summer, from Arizona PBS' main channel, 8.1, to PBS World, 8.3. 

By Alysa Horton | April 10, 2023

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Family Advocacy Center provides Tempe residents, ASU students with expanded services

The Tempe Family Advocacy Center, which began operation in February, will serve Tempe residents and ASU students after being developed in collaboration with the University, Tempe PD and CARE 7. 

By Phineas Hogan | April 5, 2023

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Shades of red: How periods are viewed in society

Experts say we need to reanalyze how periods are viewed and understood in a society that has stigmatized menstruation for generations.

By Savannah Dagupion | April 5, 2023

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Morgann Kelly elected USG Tempe President after ASASU Supreme Court reversal

Election results for Undergraduate Student Government Tempe have been overturned after an ASASU Supreme Court review found issues with the implementation of ranked choice voting. 

By Alysa Horton | April 5, 2023

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Phoenix files complaint against Tempe regarding proposed entertainment district

The city of Phoenix sued the city of Tempe over the Tempe entertainment district and another mixed-use development, saying it violates an agreement that limits residences within flight paths.

By Shane Brennan | April 4, 2023

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