Politics

Starbucks partners, ASU students win election to unionize

ASU Young Democrats expressed support for partners who work at a Starbucks in Mesa, which became the third unionized store in the country Friday. 

By Tori Gantz | March 3, 2022

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Civic Engagement Summit prepares young voters for midterms

Several ASU student organizations hosted a Civic Engagement Summit to help high school students create a voter registration drive and become more active voters.

By Alexis Waiss | February 28, 2022

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Former USG Tempe vice president running for city council speaks to students

As part of student government's work to get Sun Devils civically engaged, USGT hosted former vice president of policy and Tempe City Council candidate, Casey Clowes. 

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | February 24, 2022

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Fewer Arizona high schoolers enrolling in college concern state, ASU

ASU, UA, NAU and ABOR are looking to get more Arizona high school graduates on the path to college after an ABOR report found declining enrollment numbers.

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | February 21, 2022

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Grupos de estudiantes protestan por mejores servicios de agresión sexual de ASU

Alrededor de 40 manifestantes se reunieron en el campus de Tempe de ASU para protestar por mayores recursos y prevención de agresiones sexuales en la Universidad.

By Morgan Fischer and Caera Learmonth | February 21, 2022

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ASU may have a key role in Arizona's $1B water investment

Gov. Doug Ducey proposed a historic $1 billion investment in Arizona's water future through desalination. 

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | February 18, 2022

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Students concerned about newly approved development along Tempe Town Lake

Tempe City Council members say that the long term economic impact of the South Pier development on Tempe Town Lake outweigh the risks of tax incentives given to the developers.

By Shane Brennan | February 17, 2022

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A rundown of the 2022 candidates running for Tempe City Council

These are the seven people running for three open positions in Tempe's City Council election on March 8.

By Alexis Waiss | February 17, 2022

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Student groups protest for better sexual assault services from ASU

Around 40 protesters gathered on ASU's Tempe campus to protest for increased sexual assault resources and prevention at the University.

By Morgan Fischer and Caera Learmonth | February 17, 2022

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Crow tells ABOR the University is functioning despite low state funds

President Michael Crow's State of the University lasted two hours and updated ABOR on the financial state of ASU.

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | February 14, 2022

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How the Senate filibuster stands in the way of federal voting reforms

The U.S. Senate's longstanding stalling tactic, that is not part of the Constitution, will stay in place ahead of the 2022 midterms.

By Tori Gantz | February 11, 2022

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Bill would allow veterans and their families easier access to in-state tuition rates

State bill could lower obstacles for veterans, their spouses and their children to qualify for in-state tuition rates.

By Alexis Waiss | February 10, 2022

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Arlene Chin seeks to represent Asian Americans on Tempe City Council

Arlene Chin, the first Asian American to serve on Tempe City Council, has fostered many valuable relationships at ASU and in the city. 

By Shane Brennan | February 7, 2022

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Estudiantes se unen a la huelga de hambre reiniciada en DC por la legislación electoral

Más de 40 jóvenes forman parte de una huelga de hambre en Washington, D.C. para impulsar la aprobación de la legislación electoral, a pesar de las bajas temperaturas.

By Morgan Fischer | February 7, 2022

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State bill looks to allow concealed carry on campus

Senate Bill 1123 would allow campus carry on all university, college and community college campuses if it were passed.

By Alexis Waiss | February 4, 2022

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USGT passes resolution supporting Equal Rights Amendment

Undergraduate Student Government Tempe passed a resolution Tuesday showing support for Equal Rights Amendment, an amendment that ensures constitutional gender equity. 

By Alexis Waiss | February 1, 2022

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Sunrise Movement's Tempe hub makes a run at city council

Members of Sunrise Tempe are working 40 hours per week canvassing for Casey Clowes on her second run for city council.

By Shane Brennan | February 1, 2022

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Climate justice, youth advocacy among changes in updated Tempe Climate Action Plan

Braden Kay, director of sustainability in Tempe, presented the updated Climate Action Plan to the public on Wednesday three years after the first draft was released.

By Shane Brennan | January 29, 2022

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Students join restarted hunger strike in DC over voting legislation

Over 40 young people are part of a hunger strike in Washington, D.C. to push for the passing of voting legislation, despite freezing temperatures. 

By Morgan Fischer | January 17, 2022

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Tempe City Council candidates discuss streets and urban development in forum

Recent forum featured six candidates thoughts on development, transportation, climate change and policing remotely due to an active COVID diagnosis.

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | January 14, 2022

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