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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

'Michael Crow has got to go': Students chant as they protest injustice at ASU

Students and community members marched through the Tempe campus Sunday night to protest ASU's police department, the lack of a Multicultural Center and for the University to hire more faculty of color.

By Wyatt Myskow and Erin Galindo | August 31, 2020

Students angry, disgusted by CRU’s pledged donation to Kenosha shooter

College Republicans United's fundraiser for Kyle Rittenhouse has resulted in scared students and another call for an investigation into their conduct.

By Piper Hansen | August 29, 2020

BAC withdraws protest plans due to ASU's new COVID-19 guidelines

The Black African Coalition distanced itself from a protest it originally planned for Sunday after being told by the University they could face suspension for participating in it.

By Wyatt Myskow and Erin Galindo | August 28, 2020

ABOR sues Facebook, 'asu_covid.parties' account owner over trademarks, misinformation

Alleging trademark violation, misinformation and violation of intellectual property rights, ABOR filed suit against an Instagram account operator and Facebook.

By Piper Hansen | August 21, 2020

Here's where you can vote on ASU's campuses

Tuesday's primary will narrow the senate race and decide several positions in the Maricopa County local government.

By Piper Hansen | August 4, 2020

ASU male graduate can use Title IX in sexual misconduct case against him

The reversal from a federal appeals court said the University may have discriminated based on sex in a 2014 sexual misconduct case.

By Piper Hansen | July 30, 2020

Gov. Doug Ducey appoints ASU student to ABOR

Gov. Doug Ducey appointed ASU junior Nikhil Dave to a student regent position on the Arizona Board of Regents, a governing body for Arizona's public universities.

By Piper Hansen | July 23, 2020

International students stuck in limbo

The University is planning to reopen, allowing international students to stay in the U.S. but with the possibility of circumstances changing, many are worried they could lose the life they built.

By Piper Hansen | July 13, 2020

ADHS partners with ASU to provide saliva-based COVID-19 testing

Gov. Doug Ducey announced Thursday at a press conference that ASU has partnered with the state to provide saliva-based COVID-19 testing throughout the state.

By Wyatt Myskow | July 9, 2020

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Tempe mayor wants a statewide mask mandate

Tempe Mayor Corey Woods has spent the past week readjusting to his new position, making sure the city's agenda is responding appropriately to COVID-19.

By Piper Hansen | July 8, 2020

Future of voting will look different during and after COVID-19

Maricopa County's primary and general elections will feature an increase in mail-in ballot voting due to concerns over COVID-19.

By Piper Hansen | July 7, 2020

Online students in conversation with ASU about creating student government

ASU Online students are excited about the prospect of proposing and creating an exclusive student government.

By Piper Hansen | July 4, 2020

USGT unanimously asks ASU to distribute all CARES Act funding

In USGT's first special session, senators passed three resolutions which asked the University to distribute CARES Act money, updated bylaws and confirmed senators.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | June 27, 2020

Tempe City Council makes default budget decisions, bids Mitchell farewell

Tempe City Council did not approve all budget adjustments needed to assist the city through economic fallout caused by COVID-19 but will revisit the issue in August.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | June 26, 2020

Trump rallies around GOP treatment on college campuses in third 2020 visit

President Donald Trump visited Arizona for a third time this year to talk to students after the state saw a record rise in COVID-19 cases.

By Piper Hansen | June 24, 2020

Student lawsuit claims breach of contract and asks ASU for refunds

A third lawsuit against ABOR asks each in-state university to refund students for the classes and services they lost during COVID-19.

By Piper Hansen | June 23, 2020

Undocumented students wary about what comes next for DACA

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration cannot end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, but ASU DACA recipients are still wary.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | June 18, 2020

Disqualified Fees ticket files federal lawsuit over USGT elections

Max Fees is taking ASU to federal court over the USGT executive ticket election.

By Piper Hansen | June 12, 2020

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