Politics

USGD launches Sexual Health Resource Center

USGD launched the Sexual Health Resource Center, providing sexual health resources for free to students. 

By Morgan Fischer | March 26, 2021

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Assistant USGD elections commissioner resigns

Assistant USG Elections Commissioner Dawson Chute was asked to resign after sharing information between two executive tickets regarding an inappropriate question that was asked at a USGD debate on Monday.

By Reagan Priest | March 25, 2021

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Cities of Light: A discussion on the impact of a solar future

In a webinar discussing the book "Cities of Light: A Collection of Solar Futures," authors and editors spoke about the challenges that modern cities face and how technological advances can influence social and economic futures. 

By Justin Spangenthal | March 23, 2021

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Students, advocates cautiously optimistic for Biden's immigration reform

The fight for citizenship of 11 million undocumented individuals falls on the shoulders of Congress. DACA students are hopeful the main components of the bill pass despite partisan opposition. 

By Olivia McCann and Justin Spangenthal | March 23, 2021

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Arizona bill would impose homicide charges for abortions

Arizona House Bill 2650 would allow for a homicide charge for people who get abortions.

By Eryka Forquer | March 21, 2021

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Tempe businesses adjusting to lifted occupancy restrictions

Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said he would not have lifted occupancy restrictions as soon as Gov. Doug Ducey did, but he is pleased with businesses' responses to the executive order.

By Molly McBride | March 18, 2021

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House bill seeks to increase penalties for arrested protestors

An Arizona House bill would criminalize some protesting acts, threatening Arizonans with a felony for being involved in protests deemed riots. 

By Reagan Priest | March 17, 2021

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The 2021 USG elections guide

An informational guide on all four 2021 USG elections.

By State Press Politics Desk | March 16, 2021

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A rundown of the 2021 USG Downtown Phoenix candidates

Undergraduate Student Government Downtown elections will feature three executive tickets and students from four colleges running for Senate.

By Reagan Priest | March 16, 2021

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A rundown of the 2021 USG Polytechnic candidates

Food insecurity, sexual violence prevention, inclusion and representation of minorities are some of the issues the two executive tickets plan to tackle.

By Marty Ley | March 16, 2021

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A rundown of the 2021 USG Tempe candidates

A rundown of Tempe students running for executive and Senate office.

By Morgan Fischer | March 16, 2021

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A rundown of the USG West 2021 candidates

A rundown of West students running for executive and Senate offices. 

By Olivia McCann | March 16, 2021

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Biden administration begins overhaul of Trump-era Title IX guidelines

The Biden administration ordered a review of Trump-era Title IX policies, beginning the process of reworking sexual assault and gender discrimination guidance for schools.

By Reagan Priest | March 8, 2021

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University assessing executive order that lifts occupancy restrictions

In an executive order Friday, Gov. Doug Ducey announced he is lifting the limited occupancy restrictions on bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters and more.

By Piper Hansen | March 5, 2021

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Student workers may not be included in federal minimum wage increase

Federal and state laws allow universities to pay student workers below the minimum wage, indicating ASU students may not see a raise if the federal minimum wage rises.

By Reagan Priest | March 3, 2021

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Tempe annexes land for the first time since 2006

For the first time since 2006, Tempe will be expanding its boundaries and plans to transform part of north Tempe into improved residential living and retail opportunities. 

By Lauren Kobley | March 3, 2021

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Researchers at ASU work to predict impacts of post-moratorium evictions

ASU's KER has been working with community partners like the city of Tempe  to help predict what will happen to residents after eviction moratoriums are lifted. 

By Morgan Fischer | March 3, 2021

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State resolution could give undocumented students in-state tuition

Arizona's legislature is considering a bill which would allow voters to decide whether undocumented students can receive in-state tuition at community colleges and state universities.

By Olivia McCann | March 2, 2021

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Author Michael Eric Dyson speaks to students about racial injustice

Professor and author Michael Eric Dyson joined ASU students to discuss race relations.

By Justin Spangenthal | February 27, 2021

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Zoom fatigue, election-less year lead to shrinking political clubs

ASU's political and activist student organizations discuss struggles to adjust to a virtual landscape.

By Olivia McCann | February 27, 2021

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