Politics

House Bill 2349 would prevent medical marijuana cardholders from smoking on university campuses. The bill passed through the House and is now heading to the Senate. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Bill would ban medical marijuana on university campuses

A bill moving through the Senate would ban medical marijuana cardholders from possessing or smoking marijuana on university campuses.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 15, 2012

The bus strike in Phoenix may be coming to an end by Friday morning as Veolia Transportation and Amalgamated Transit Union 1433 came to a "handshake" agreement with the help of Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton on Wednesday. The UTA members will vote on Thursday morning at a special Phoenix City Council to the agreements made by both sides. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Bus strike reaches ‘handshake’ agreement in Phoenix

Phoenix bus riders may see full service as early as Friday, but Tempe negotiations continue.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 14, 2012

Controversial higher education bills raise concerns

Recent legislation aimed at higher education such as Senate Bill 1474 and House Bill 2675 have created tension between universities and the legislature.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 13, 2012

Daniel Rodriguez does not qualify for financial aid due to Proposition 300, passed in 2007, which prevents students who cannot prove they are in the U.S. legally from receiving financial aid. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Undocumented student raises money to continue education

Undocumented ASU law student, Daniel Rodriguez, talks about the difficulty undocumented citizens face paying for higher education.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | March 13, 2012

State bill HB 2625 will allow employers to reject insurance coverage for contraceptives for their employees if it conflicts with their religious beliefs. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Senate judiciary committee endorses controversial contraceptive bill

A Senate committee endorsed a bill allowing employers to leave contraceptives off their health care plans if they have religious objections.

By Thania A. Betancourt | March 12, 2012

The City of Tempe is attempting to draft an Indian gaming policy that would formalize the process of acquiring grants from Native American communities. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Indian gaming policy becomes a delicate issue in Tempe

Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman refused to vote on an Indian gaming policy due to insensitive wording.

By Michelle Peirano | March 11, 2012

Redesigning politics

William McDonough’s combination of design thinking and sustainable composition works to optimize function and experience. Can we redesign politics to work the same way?

By Jennifer Gunther | March 7, 2012

Meghan McCain speaks about her life experience as the daughter of a politician and presidential candidate in the Memorial Union on the Tempe campus Wednesday night. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Meghan McCain calls for political civility

Meghan McCain spoke to ASU students Wednesday about the need for political civility and activism in American politics.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 7, 2012

Mayoral, city council candidates debate on Tempe campus

The Undergraduate Student Government and the Graduate Professional Student Association hosted the Tempe mayoral and city council candidate debates in the Memorial Union Monday evening.

By Kharli Mandeville | March 5, 2012

The use of emergency call boxes has decreased among students as cell phone usage has increased in the past few years. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Call boxes still serve purpose

Students rarely use emergency call boxes around University campuses to actually report an emergency because majority of students own cell phones.

By Shawn Raymundo | March 5, 2012

Arpaio investigates Obama citizenship

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said he has evidence that Obama’s birth certificate may have been forged electronically.

By Kharli Mandeville | March 1, 2012

Legislator withdraws controversial tuition bill

House Bill 2675, a bill that would have required many Arizona university undergraduate students to pay $2,000 out-of-pocket toward their tuition, is now dead.

By Kharli Mandeville | March 1, 2012

Guns on campus bill could cost Arizona universities $13.3 million

Arizona universities released a collaborative fiscal impact study of the economic effects Senate Bill 1474, which would allow concealed guns on campus, would have on the university system.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 29, 2012

Palestinian, Israeli student groups share days of protest

ASU’s pro-Israel groups organized a protest against Students for Justice in Palestine’s traditional “Apartheid Wall” demonstration.

By Michelle Peirano | February 28, 2012

Romney sweeps Arizona, Michigan primaries

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won the Arizona Republican primary Tuesday, putting him one step closer to the presidential nomination.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 28, 2012

White House officials, students discuss American challenges

The White House Office of Public Engagement and U.S. Dept. of Education led a forum where students addressed concerns and proposed solutions.

By Julia Shumway | February 27, 2012

ASU leads national policy challenge for technological solutions

The School of Public Policy has launched an initiative with a White House program to develop entrepreneurship in health, education and energy.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 26, 2012

Only alternative to status quo

Choosing a candidate should take more than just listening to rhetoric. A strong core in the political philosophy of freedom for all individuals is the only alternative to the status quo.

By Carlos Alfaro | February 22, 2012

GOP presidential debate covers national issues, lacks local touch

The Arizona Republican presidential debate at the Mesa Arts Center Wednesday covered topics such as the national economy and border security, among others.

By Danielle Grobmeier | February 22, 2012

In an appropriations meeting Wednesday, House Bill 2675, a bill that would require some students to contribute $2000 toward their education out-of-pocket, passed through the committee by a 7-6 vote. (Photo by Shelby Bernstein)

Tuition bill passes committee despite strong opposition

HB 2675, which would require many students to pay $2,000 out-of pocket toward tuition, passed through committee Wednesday.

By Kharli Mandeville | February 22, 2012

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