Politics

ASU's Counseling Training Center expands services to meet mental health care demand

The CTC looks to provide low-cost mental health resources to the community and clinical training for graduate students.

By Quinn Wang | September 17, 2026

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Tempe approves Axon contract to include non-ALPR cameras in police vehicles

Despite citizens' concerns, the Tempe City Council approved a $7 million contract with Axon Enterprise to purchase non-ALPR Fleet 3 cameras.

By Sydney Voorhees | September 16, 2026

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Noble Library hours cut over budget constraints, students voice concern

Students have supported a petition urging the University to reconsider the shortened hours for Noble Library.

By Ariana Hernandez | September 15, 2026

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Meet the 19-year-old ASU student running for clerk of the superior court

Matta is a 19-year-old ASU student running for clerk of the Superior Court, the administrator responsible for maintaining court records and finances.

By Imogen Siedare | September 10, 2026

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ASU student regent welcomes peers back to campus

Student Regent Aydin-Kane Vo shares goals for his two-year term and welcomes Sun Devils back to campus.

By Sydney Voorhees | September 9, 2026

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DOJ sues Arizona, ABOR, challenging in-state tuition for students without legal status

The DOJ filed a lawsuit in federal court against Arizona over a law allowing students without legal status to claim in-state tuition at state universities.

By Lexi Janusee | September 2, 2026

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Politics intiative includes Latinx communities in the conversation on public policy

Center for Latina/os and American Politics Research helps Spanish speakers access research and political information.

By Leticia Natiello | August 31, 2026

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What's new in Tempe: leadership, safety laws, nightlife

Major developments in Tempe include two new City Council members, public safety measures and Low Key Piano Bar closing its doors.  

By Sydney Voorhees | August 27, 2026

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Flock cameras to remain on ASU campus after Tempe shuts down its system

The ASU Police Department is continuing its use of Flock cameras despite Tempe ending its contract with the company. 

By Quinn Wang | August 27, 2026

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Dining hall workers union sues ASU, alleging First Amendment violations

Filing a lawsuit in federal court, the UNITE HERE Local 11 union argued the University had unconstitutionally restricted its freedom of assembly.

By Carsten Oyer | August 14, 2026

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ASU allows Louis Emerson house to stay, drops eminent domain effort after pushback

ASU's eminent domain case against the Louis Emerson House was dropped after the community rallied around efforts to protect it. 

By Mia Sweador | August 11, 2026

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BREAKING: DOJ launches investigation into ASU over alleged DEI violations

The DOJ's Civil Rights Division will conduct an investigation into whether the University illegally discriminates on the basis of race, color or national origin.

By Andi Ruiz | June 3, 2026

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Iranian ASU students reflect on personal experiences surrounding ongoing Iran war

Iranian students shared their perspectives on the difficulties of being away from the country during a war and ongoing oppression.

By Kaitlyn Smitten | May 18, 2026

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Students, workers gather on Tempe campus as part of national May Day movement

The May Day demonstration at ASU brought students and workers together in support of better wages, working conditions and national goals. 

By Quinn Wang and MJ Martinez | May 1, 2026

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Ignore or engage?

By Lucia Zettler | May 1, 2026

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ASU wins multi-million dollar federal contract to teach military personnel

The master's degree will prepare military officers and Defense Department personnel seeking to contribute to U.S. national security.

By Andi Ruiz | April 29, 2026

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ASU President Crow addresses student visas, AI expansion at Tempe student forum

The ASU president responded to student questions about the University on the Tempe campus.

By Quinn Wang | April 29, 2026

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Anti-abortion pregnancy center provides services near ASU Tempe campus

Choices Pregnancy Centers of Greater Phoenix opened a mobile clinic near Tempe campus that offers services every Friday. 

By Andi Ruiz | April 28, 2026

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Tempe community members host 5K to raise funds for humanitarian efforts in Sudan

The Earth Day run called attention to the intersection of humanitarian and environmental concerns amid the ongoing Sudanese civil war.

By Mia Sweador | April 23, 2026

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Tempe homeless advocates, government disconnected on enforcement of city laws

Advocates said Tempe is criminalizing homelessness through excessive enforcement of urban camping and trespassing violations, which the city denied.

By Kaitlyn Smitten | April 22, 2026

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