Politics

A guide to the 2023 USG Tempe executive officer elections

Undergraduate Student Government on the Tempe campus is holding its executive ticket elections for 2023-24 school year on March 28-29.

By Grey Gartin and Alysa Horton | March 20, 2023

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Arizona Attorney General and ABOR agree to drop Tempe Omni Hotel lawsuit

The legal dispute between former Attorney General Mark Brnovich and the Arizona Board of Regents over construction of the Omni Tempe Hotel on ASU-owned property has been dismissed.

By Phineas Hogan | March 17, 2023

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Fraternities and sororities could be getting specially designed license plates

Greek Life could see new specialty license plates that support their organizations based on a state Senate bill. 

By Alysa Horton | March 16, 2023

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Free expression Senate bill seen as redundant by lawmakers in Arizona Capitol

An Arizona Senate bill aims to expand First Amendment expression at public state universities and community colleges even though Democratic lawmakers are calling the provisions redundant and unneccessary.  

By Grey Gartin | March 16, 2023

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The No Labels Party may have an impact on Democrats' future success

The No Labels Party has been certified to appear on the 2024 electoral ballot in Arizona. Experts say this could be an obstacle for Arizona Democrats.  

By Phineas Hogan | March 15, 2023

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Glendale shakes off name, becomes Swift City ahead of weekend's concerts

Glendale (Taylor's Version) is now Swift City as the city celebrates Swift starting The Eras Tour in Arizona. 

By Alysa Horton | March 13, 2023

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ASU president proposes tuition increase for 2023-24 academic year

The increases proposed are some of the highest University leadership has proposed in recent years, but maintain the University's commitment to keep increases below 3%.

By Piper Hansen | March 10, 2023

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Tempe City Council officially approves new street and park names

Tempe City Council approves new names for streets and parks formerly named for members of a local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan.

By Larisa May | March 2, 2023

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Students camp outside Supreme Court ahead of student loan hearing

ASU students stay overnight at the U.S. Supreme Court before arguments on President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.

By Grey Gartin | February 28, 2023

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Tempe streets and parks to get new names in honor of local figures

Tempe City Council will vote on Thursday to change street and park names after it was discovered they got their names from 1920s Ku Klux Klan members.

By Larisa May | February 27, 2023

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Adrian Fontes discussed his office position and how he got there at campus event

Adrian Fontes, Arizona's Secretary of State, spoke about the understated impact of the border and the prominence of water issues on Feb. 23 on ASU's Tempe campus. 

By Phineas Hogan | February 23, 2023

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Arizona State Senate bill aims to address housing shortage despite Tempe pushback

A bill that would override local zoning in order to address housing shortage and increase housing density is working its way through the state legislature. 

By Grey Gartin | February 23, 2023

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Tempe special election in May decides fate of three policies regarding Coyotes' arena

The City of Tempe is holding a special election on May 16. Here's what will be on the ballot.

By Alysa Horton | February 21, 2023

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Opinion: Want to curb youth smoking? Talk to the youth

Tempe City Council has recently released a new plan to attack youth vaping. Though they have the right idea, their approach should be more youth-focused.

By Sam McGee | February 20, 2023

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Arizona House resolution could allow students to run for state Legislature

Several ASU students and organizations voice their support to resolution lowering the required age to run for state legislature from 25 to 18.

By Tori Gantz | February 20, 2023

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Arizona Board of Regents implements new policy to lock in tuition rates

Arizona Board of Regents passed a policy to lock in university tuition rate increases for the next six years.

By Larisa May | February 14, 2023

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Valley Metro introduces digital fare on its mobile app

Valley Metro has introduced digitally-purchasable fare on its mobile app, with plans underway to integrate the ASU U-Pass on the app.  

By Grey Gartin and Shri Swaminathan | February 14, 2023

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Barrett event with Charlie Kirk, Dennis Prager draws faculty and student protest

ASU students and faculty gathered in protest of a Barrett-sponsored event featuring controversial media personalities Charlie Kirk and Dennis Prager on Wednesday.

By Alysa Horton and Phineas Hogan | February 10, 2023

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Tempe City Council pivots to restrictions instead of bans on vape and tobacco

Tempe is no longer planning to ban flavored tobacco and vape products, instead they are looking for more restrictions. 

By Alysa Horton | February 7, 2023

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ASU union workers demand $25 by 2025, stronger job security

The United Campus Workers of Arizona is collecting signatures to raise their hourly wage to $25 in 2025.

By Tori Gantz | February 6, 2023

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