Politics

To prevent past mistakes, student government is preparing for elections

More polling locations, an online training and more are changes made by student government ahead of the next election.

By Alexis Waiss and Mason Hughes | December 2, 2021

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Student groups protest to demand Kyle Rittenhouse not be readmitted to ASU

Students demanded ASU not readmit Kyle Rittenhouse, release a statement against white supremacy and support multicultural and sexual assault resource centers on campus.

By Piper Hansen and Morgan Fischer | December 1, 2021

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Kyle Rittenhouse is not currently enrolled in classes, ASU says

Kyle Rittenhouse, recently acquitted on multiple homicide related charges, is no longer enrolled in classes at ASU.

By Piper Hansen | November 29, 2021

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Researchers partner with Phoenix PD to analyze calls with 'customized thinking'

With funding from the city of Phoenix, researchers will analyze call data to better assess who should respond to emergency calls that would normally go straight to Phoenix police officers.

By Piper Hansen | November 23, 2021

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Review of past Council of Presidents' priorities show overlaps, shortcomings

A review of the Council of Presidents' priorities from the past four academic years reveals overlaps and shortcomings in diversity and student success initiatives.

By Reagan Priest | November 22, 2021

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Student research shows difficult road for POC, women business owners

Analysis of ASU student research shows easing business start-up policy encourages more businesses owned by minorities.

By Alexis Waiss | November 18, 2021

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Report shows LGBTQ+ students are more likely to have student debt

Research shows LGBTQ+ students are more likely to have student debt than non-LGBTQ+ students. This can mean a higher barrier to entry for higher education, ASU student groups said.

By Mason Hughes | November 18, 2021

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Sinema gets thumbs down from students in petition to terminate her ASU contract

Social work students started a petition to terminate Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's teaching contract with ASU for violating the profession's code of ethics.

By Reagan Priest | November 18, 2021

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Tempe PD on track to accreditation, continue new de-escalation training

Tempe PD is on track to receive accreditation in spring 2022, which the department hopes will help earn back public trust after calls to defund police. 

By Alexis Waiss | November 16, 2021

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Student groups won’t seek USG presidents’ help in multicultural centers

The multicultural centers have been part of the Council of Presidents' priorities under diversity, equity and inclusion since the previous administration. 

By Morgan Fischer | November 15, 2021

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Biden drops free community college from bill, keeps Pell grant expansion

Students react to President Biden's announcement he would be cutting tuition-free community college from the Build Back Better Act. 

By Mason Hughes | November 10, 2021

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State of Black Arizona works to combat systemic racial inequity

State of Black Arizona is combatting systemic problems affecting the Black community with funding from ASU.

By Tristan Richards | November 10, 2021

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Kyle Rittenhouse is an ASU student, but not in the nursing school

Kyle Rittenhouse, who is on trial for shooting three people last year in Kenosha, Wisconsin, falsely claimed Wednesday he was an ASU nursing student.

By Piper Hansen | November 10, 2021

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Decisions made by Arizona's utility commission impact student life

The Arizona Corporation Commission is key to fighting climate change, according to students who work for and around the ACC.

By Reagan Priest | November 8, 2021

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A conservative think tank's club is being revived on campus

The American Enterprise Institute executive council at ASU is active again after a brief hiatus.

By Reagan Priest | November 8, 2021

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NextGen America looks to register ASU students to vote ahead of 2022 election

NextGen America is hoping to register 25,000 young voters in Arizona ahead of the 2022 election after registering over 10,000 in 2020.

By Reagan Priest | November 6, 2021

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Mayor Corey Woods reflects on Tempe achievements, challenges in address

The Tempe State of the City Address highlighted challenges and accomplishments in COVID-19, housing, sustainability and transportation.

By Alexis Waiss | November 5, 2021

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Protesters condemn on-campus antisemitic flyers at rally

Protesters condemned antisemitic posters found on the Tempe campus at the Jewish & Proud rally Thursday evening.

By Mason Hughes | November 4, 2021

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ASU professors say students should expect product shortages

ASU professors say students may be affected by the supply chain disruption as some products become rarer and more expensive.

By Mason Hughes | November 4, 2021

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Student files suit against ABOR over mask policy

A student has filed suit against ABOR and an ASU dean falsely claiming parts of the school's mask policy violate an executive order. 

By Piper Hansen | November 3, 2021

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