Politics

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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USG Downtown provides Professional Development Funding to students

USG Downtown at ASU hopes the opportunities the Professional Development Funding program provide will allow for a more equitable campus.  

By Morgan Fischer | February 25, 2021

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Graduate students team up with city of Tempe on Climate Action Plan

A graduate class teamed up with the city of Tempe to facilitate engagement with residents regarding climate justice and equity for Tempe's Climate Action Plan update.

By Reagan Priest | February 24, 2021

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New student political groups reflect on beginning during Trump presidency

Members of on-campus political clubs share why they got into political activism.

By Brendan O'Keeffe | February 24, 2021

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Democratic students frustrated with Kelly, Sinema

ASU Democratic students are frustrated with Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema for not supporting important progressive issues such as student debt cancellation.

By Reagan Priest | February 22, 2021

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USG Downtown turns to TikTok for student outreach

With creation of the TikTok account, members of USGD hope to increase outreach to students and make student government seem more approachable.

By Morgan Fischer | February 21, 2021

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USGT asks for president, senate candidate applications

With less than a week until the application deadline, USGT did not have a single executive ticket submitted for the spring election.

By Brendan O'Keeffe | February 17, 2021

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State legislature voting bill could harm ASU students who vote early

An Arizona State House bill would make voting more difficult for students who vote early or as absentees.

By Reagan Priest | February 17, 2021

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Crow talks graduation plans, sexual assault, COVID-19 in student forum

ASU students expressed their concerns with the University's response to sexual assault and spring graduation plans to President Michael Crow in his student forum Tuesday.

By Marty Ley | February 16, 2021

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Jack McCain speaks at ASU College Republicans event

The son of late Sen. John McCain spoke to College Republicans over Zoom Monday night about national security and the future of the Republican party.

By Morgan Fischer | February 16, 2021

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Capitol insurrection leaves US at crossroads, ASU professors say

The country has been shaken by a rise in extremism and anti-democratic violence; ASU professors addressed it.

By Marty Ley | February 15, 2021

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Strengthening pathways into STEM through college affordability

President Joe Biden's promises of college affordability provide hope for low-income students in STEM.

By Olivia McCann | February 9, 2021

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Dependent students will be eligible for stimulus checks in new support plan

The American Rescue Plan seeks to provide $1,400 stimulus checks to adult dependents, which would relieve financial strain from college students who have struggled throughout the pandemic.

By Reagan Priest | February 8, 2021

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Video: Breaking down the stimulus checks for ASU students

Will dependent ASU students finally get something? Understand Biden's new stimulus plan with reporter Travis Robertson. 

By Travis Robertson | February 8, 2021

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USG presidents focus on Multicultural Centers, pandemic-related initiatives

As the anniversary of the first shutdowns roll around, USG presidents reflect on how they governed with their entire presidency being under the restrictions of COVID-19.

By Morgan Fischer | February 8, 2021

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Tempe Mayor Corey Woods talks homelessness, police reform with students

Tempe Mayor Corey Woods joined the ASU Young Democrats' weekly meeting to discuss the Public Safety Advisory Task Force and Hometown for All initiatives. 

By Reagan Priest | February 5, 2021

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ASU senior runs for College Republicans chair to unite 'all shades of red'

Judah Waxelbaum first got involved with the Republican party in high school. Now, he's running for the top position of a national committee.

By Marty Ley | February 4, 2021

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USGT passes bill to give students funds for educational expenses

The passed legislation provides students with a program in which they can get funds to use toward textbooks and other educational expenses.

By Morgan Fischer | February 3, 2021

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ASU College Republicans host Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer went to the MU for a ASU College Republican event, the first in-person event for the club since the beginning of the pandemic.

By Morgan Fischer | February 2, 2021

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