Politics

Opinion: Student government is important. Here's what Sun Devils need to know

Accountability for student government, which controls both student-initiated fees and policy advocacy, starts with paying attention.

By Carsten Oyer | April 20, 2026

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President Trump speaks at rally in Phoenix, looking to build momentum in midterms

Protesters gathered outside the Build the Red Wall Rally as Trump arrived, voicing concerns and opposition.

By Mia Sweador and MJ Martinez | April 18, 2026

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Runoff election to be held for remaining Tempe City Council seats

Four candidates will participate in a runoff election for Tempe City Council, with ballots delivered on April 22.

By Mia Sweador | April 16, 2026

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Candidates say USG ballots were confusing, call for changes

Candidates for USG positions worried the 2026 ballot discouraged students from voting, voicing concerns about accessibility and inclusion.

By Andi Ruiz | April 16, 2026

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Associated Students of ASU 2025-26 election results

The Associated Students of ASU Elections Department released election results for the Undergraduate Student Governments and the Graduate Student Government.

By Kaitlyn Smitten | April 15, 2026

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Arizona Board of Regents seeks to change oversight policies for student governments

In place of university presidents, administrators would have review power over changes to student governments' governing documents and budgets.

By Mia Sweador | April 15, 2026

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ASU students express support and skepticism for protest effectiveness

Student organizations remain committed to organizing protests, while students vary on their feelings about demonstrations.

By Sophia Keeling | April 14, 2026

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ASU wants to remove a 124-year-old historic property to make way for ASU Health

The Louis Emerson House, which sits on a parcel the University said it needs for the ASU Health headquarters, is older than Arizona's statehood.

By Carsten Oyer | April 13, 2026

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Arizona college towns differ in rent prices, approaches to housing affordability

Tempe, Flagstaff and Tucson have adopted different ways of addressing student difficulties with finding off-campus housing.

By Mia Sweador | April 9, 2026

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Katie Hobbs, Michael Crow discuss filling AZ healthcare gaps at ASU Health groundbreaking

The ASU Health groundbreaking event brought together key figures from the city of Phoenix and ASU to promote the initiative's mission. 

By Sydney Voorhees | April 9, 2026

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BREAKING: Three USG elections deemed compromised, new votes to be held

New votes will be held for the USG Downtown executive election and two senate races in USG Tempe and USG West Valley.

By Sophia Keeling | April 8, 2026

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University suggests ASU London for Indian international students amid visa uncertainty

Students would complete their undergraduate degree in the U.K. before moving to the U.S. for their master's degree.

By Quinn Wang | April 7, 2026

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Democratic state legislators show support for protests on ASU campuses

Local elected officials have shown support for political and social movements within the ASU community.

By Sophia Keeling | April 2, 2026

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Complaint made about TPUSA chapter meeting with Erika Kirk under review by ASU

National Ground Game is claiming Erika Kirk's attendance violated ASU event registration policy, and the University is investigating. 

By Andi Ruiz | April 1, 2026

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ASU, ciudades remueven referencias de César Chávez por acusaciones de abuso sexual

Tempe y Phoenix han trabajado para renombrar el día de Cesar Chavez y otras dedicaciones mientras ASU ha removido su nombre de un programa. 

By Mia Sweador | April 1, 2026

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In a years-long pursuit, ASU remains ineligible for Cal Grants

ASU serves more than 24,000 Californians across all ASU locations and online.

By Emma Bradford | April 1, 2026

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Professors debate Second Amendment in civil discourse exercise

Faculty members argued opposing sides of whether to keep the Second Amendment in a Lincoln-Douglas debate.

By Quinn Wang | March 31, 2026

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ASU, local cities remove references to Cesar Chavez following allegations of sexual abuse

Tempe and Phoenix have worked to rename Cesar Chavez Day and other dedications, while ASU has removed his name from a program.

By Mia Sweador | March 31, 2026

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Meet the candidates for the GSG executive election

Elections for the new Graduate Student Government leadership will open on March 31 and close on April 1.

By Mia Sweador | March 30, 2026

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Meet the unopposed ticket for the USG West Valley executive election

The sole USGWV ticket shared goals of making ASU more affordable, cultivating community and expanding access to resources available to students. 

By Kaitlyn Smitten | March 30, 2026

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