Politics

Valley Metro Rail extension to bring more riders, housing along the public transit line

Valley Metro extended its light rail service further into the West Valley two years ahead of schedule, revivifying the former Metrocenter Mall area.

By Ghadiel Navarrete and Damian Goacher | January 30, 2024

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ASU PD continues investigation on rock-throwing incident

SJP at ASU said they were cleared of wrongdoing in a rock-throwing incident at a USG Tempe meeting last year, but ASU PD is still investigating the incident.

By Mia Osmonbekov | January 29, 2024

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20-year-old former ASU student is campaigning for a seat on Scottsdale City Council

Mason Gates, a former ASU student, is campaigning for Scottsdale City Council. Gates is still searching for signatures, and is hoping his passion for the city is enough to earn him the nomination. 

By Ghadiel Navarrete | January 25, 2024

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ASU administrator collects SJP petition at protest on Tempe campus

A pro-Palestine protest organized by SJP presented a list of boycott and divestment demands to the Fulton Center, where the list was collected by a senior VP

By Sophia Ramirez | January 19, 2024

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Crow discusses student concerns and University updates at the Student Forum

The Student Forum with President Crow touched on student concerns with Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-MI, University expansion and ASU's financial security

By Emily Fox-Million | January 16, 2024

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Meet the three candidates who could represent Tempe in the Arizona Legislature

The three candidates who are up for Arizona Rep. Athena Salman's seat share their plans for representing District 8 with The State Press.

By Mia Osmonbekov | January 11, 2024

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ASU named No. 1 public university for international students

ASU has been named the No. 1 public University for international students; leaders of the Coalition of International Student discuss their experiences.

By Sophia Herman | January 11, 2024

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Palestine advocacy groups denounce resolution in support of Israel at state capitol

Students for Justice in Palestine at ASU and other organizations opposed a concurrent resolution calling for the legislature to support Israel outside of the Arizona State Capitol.

By Mia Osmonbekov | January 8, 2024

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ASU increases tuition for 2024-2025 academic year across the board

ASU is raising its tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year, increasing the cost for in-state undergraduate and graduate students by 1.5% with slightly larger increases for non-resident and international students.

By Damian Goacher | December 22, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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