Politics

Rep. Athena Salman announces resignation from Tempe seat

Rep. Athena Salman announced her resignation Wednesday to focus on protecting abortion rights in Arizona

By Mia Osmonbekov | December 22, 2023

University of Arizona announces action plan to battle financial crisis

UA President Robert Robbins announces immediate hiring and pay raise fees and the elimination of a tuition guarantee for new students starting in Fall 2025

By Shane Brennan | December 14, 2023

State Press Play: The Crow Meeting

Join hosts Gabriella Fernbaugh and Amber Victoria Singer for the last episode of the semester. Tune in to hear reporters recount their semesterly interview with ASU President Michael Crow. In the meeting he discussed topics related to University statements, student-athletes, arts funding, ethics development and the possibility of an LGBTQ+ resource center.

By Amber Victoria Singer and Gabriella Fernbaugh | December 1, 2023

Joe Arpaio's visit to ASU was met with protesters from a coalition of organizations

Joe Arpaio, invited to campus by College Republicans United, sparks protests from coalition of groups due to history of racial profiling.

By Sophia Ramirez and Brenna Gauchat | November 29, 2023

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Associated Students of ASU to vote on new unified election code

The Associated Students of ASU will vote on a new election code that will unify the codes of USG and GPSA with hopes to increase election transparency and accessibility.

By Brenna Gauchat | November 29, 2023

Joe Arpaio, controversial former Maricopa County sheriff, is coming to ASU

Joe Arpaio is coming to the University to speak during College Republicans United at ASU's end-of-semester event to discuss his time as sheriff.

By Alysa Horton | November 27, 2023

Kosovo Ambassador visits ASU to discuss relationships with the University

Ambassador Ilir Dugolli of Kosovo led a discussion about innovation and how the relationship between Universum International College and ASU has impacted education in Kosovo.

By Maddie LeBerre | November 27, 2023

Arizona minimum wage set to increase in 2024

Arizona is raising the minimum wage to $14.35 starting January with more potential ballot initiatives to impact worker wages in November.

By Brenna Gauchat | November 20, 2023

Rep. Rashida Tlaib calls into pro-Palestine protest after ASU cancels event

Students, faculty and advocacy organizations protested on the Tempe campus after ASU canceled the 'Palestine as an American Issue' event set to feature Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich.

By Mia Osmonbekov | November 17, 2023

Breaking: ASU cancels event featuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib

An ASU spokesperson said Friday's 'Palestine is an American Issue' event featuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich, will no longer take place on campus.

By Jasmine Kabiri | November 17, 2023

UA, ASU students hold protest, speak at ABOR meeting on financial crisis

An ABOR meeting in Tucson had protestors discussing the UA financial crisis, Turning Point USA and the lack of response by UA and ASU on the continued Israel-Gaza conflict.

By Ghadiel Navarrete | November 16, 2023

ASU professors and students discuss how AI could affect the democratic process

ASU staff and students discuss how AI could affect the democratic process as experts continue to debate the way it's utilized.

By Sophia Herman | November 16, 2023

Valley Metro to vote on the fate of Tempe Flash services

Valley Metro is proposing to eliminate its FLASH line, a free shuttle service designed for student transportation.

By Phineas Hogan | November 16, 2023

USG adjourns meeting early over physical and verbal disruptions from outside protest

The USG meeting was abruptly adjourned after rocks from people involved in an outside protest at the Memorial Union in Tempe

By Phineas Hogan and Alysa Horton | November 14, 2023

Students, faculty and officials voice concerns on University of Arizona's financial problems

University of Arizona is facing a "financial crisis" and has until December to correct their financial troubles and to address issues of accountability claimed by UA students and faculty.

By Ghadiel Navarrete | November 14, 2023

State Press Play: Unity, Gardening and Puppetry

Join hosts Gabriella Fernbaugh and Tyler Abrams as they break down how Jewish students on campus came together in an act of unity. Plus, a garden on the Polytechnic campus provides free food to students and ASU's Puppet Club is starting back up. New episodes every week.

By Tyler Abrams and Gabriella Fernbaugh | November 11, 2023