Politics

Campus Vote Project recruits ASU student poll workers

Through the Campus Vote Project, four ASU students were hired to work the polls for the 2020 general election.

By Erin Galindo | October 15, 2020

Video: Breaking down the 2020 Arizona ballot

Arizona ballot initiatives and down ballot candidates broken down in this short explainer video.

By Travis Robertson | October 15, 2020

Tempe, ASU census collection efforts before fast-approaching deadline

ASU and the city of Tempe ramped up census efforts before the new, fast-approaching deadline was announced.

By Greta Forslund | October 13, 2020

President Crow wants the county-wide mask mandate to stay

In a letter to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, ASU President Michael Crow makes a case for keeping a mask mandate.

By Piper Hansen | October 10, 2020

Transforming Phoenix into an 'urban forest' to combat extreme heat

The Urban Heat Island/Tree and Shade subcommittee reflected on this summer to discuss future actions to reduce heat in vulnerable communities in Maricopa County.

By Kevin Pirehpour | October 8, 2020

Arizona Senate candidates advertise to voters in various ways

Despite Arizona candidates for U.S. Senate reliance on attack ads, they are also expanding the platforms for the ads, utilizing various social media sites.

By Morgan Fischer | October 7, 2020

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Collaboration with Tempe to harmonize urban design with Indigenous virtue

ASU professor Wanda Dalla Costa is spearheading initiatives to help the city of Tempe build city-wide principles influenced by Indigenous culture.

By Erin Galindo | October 5, 2020

Arizona to vote on recreational marijuana in upcoming election

Advocates say recreational marijuana will generate millions for the state economy. Medical professionals claim there isn't enough data to make an informed vote.

By Kevin Pirehpour | October 4, 2020

Arizona Senate candidates to discuss Supreme Court, COVID-19 in debate

Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden solidified their bases Tuesday. Arizona voters aren't sure the same will be true of the upcoming Senate debate.

By Piper Hansen | October 1, 2020

Proposition 208 would fund education across Arizona

Proposition 208 appears on the ballot this general election, aimed at increasing funding toward Arizona schools.

By David Rodish | September 30, 2020

Student advocates push others to vote despite COVID-19 obstacles

Throughout this year's obstacles, students are being encouraged to vote, with many looking to mail-in voting.

By Morgan Fischer | September 29, 2020

Student leaders unify, adapt to COVID-19 to increase voter turnout across campus

The Civic Engagement Coalition and Undergraduate Student Government act on initiatives to engage the student body in the 2020 general election.

By Erin Galindo | September 22, 2020

O'odham students rise up against border wall construction on Indigenous land

Voices of O'odham Students at ASU, a new club, shares how the border wall construction is impacting Indigenous people, specifically the Hia-Ced O'odham and Tohono O'odham.

By Erin Galindo | September 22, 2020

USGT passes resolution to address anti-Semitism on campus

Undergraduate Student Government Tempe passed a resolution on Tuesday, calling on ASU to establish a Jewish Cultural Coalition and to address recent anti-Semitic acts on campus.

By Kevin Pirehpour | September 16, 2020

ABOR passes ASU budget request amid economic recovery from COVID-19

ABOR approved a supplemental budget for FY 2021 and a state budget request for FY 2022 in its special board meeting on Thursday.

By Erin Galindo | September 15, 2020

Student campaign volunteers overcome COVID-19 obstacles

A number of students are volunteering for political campaigns, looking for new policy to explore.

By Piper Hansen | September 5, 2020

President Crow talks COVID-19, semester plans during student forum

President Crow answered students' questions during his first forum of the school year over Zoom on Thursday.

By Erin Galindo | September 3, 2020

ASU announces plans to support BIPOC students, faculty

The University released 25 action items Wednesday after President Michael Crow announced a commitment to BIPOC students at a University Senate meeting.

By Erin Galindo and Kevin Pirehpour | September 3, 2020

Addressing campus public safety, USGT passes resolutions on police, COVID-19

"Obviously we cannot change the country but we wanted to see what we could do for ASU," a senator said.

By Piper Hansen | September 2, 2020

T. Denny Sanford was investigated for possession of child pornography

The investigation into ASU donor T. Denny Sanford for possibly possessing child pornography is pending with the U.S. Department of Justice for possible criminal action.

By Ellie Borst | August 31, 2020

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