Politics

ASASU announces USGT executive runoff and misappropriated senate seats

The Palmer and Fees executive tickets will face off in a runoff election, while some Senate positions will also compete in runoffs due to a miscount of student enrollment.

By Piper Hansen and Erin Galindo | April 16, 2020

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Results for some 2020 USG and GPSA elections announced

After campaigning was suspended and moved online, only a few of the races for positions in Undergraduate Student Government were announced.

By Piper Hansen | April 16, 2020

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ASASU Supreme Court hears, decides last minute USG campaign complaints

The ASASU Supreme Court decided Robinson v. Elections Department and Fees v. Palmer Thursday just as the USG voting window closed. 

By Piper Hansen | April 16, 2020

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Ambassador Mark Green named McCain Institute executive director

The McCain Institute has announced Mark Green as its new executive director, roughly six months after Kurt Volker's resignation. 

By Andrew Howard | April 16, 2020

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Students, faculty clash with University on ASU-wide pass/fail policy

Students, faculty and USGT have called for a University-wide pass/fail system, but ASU said the shift isn't necessary. 

By Grace Lieberman , Wyatt Myskow and Erin Galindo | April 15, 2020

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Greeks dominate ASU's 'democracy'

While Greek students account for 10% of the Tempe campus population, they make up over half of the seats in Tempe student government. 

By Piper Hansen | April 15, 2020

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Ballots for The College students reset due to technical issue

Due to a technical difficulty, over 200 students will have to vote again in senatorial and executive races for positions in USG.

By Piper Hansen | April 14, 2020

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Attorney General blasts ABOR over COVID-19 response

ABOR responds to Attorney General Mark Brnovich's request of health record disclosure in the interest of protecting public health. 

By Piper Hansen | April 13, 2020

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United Voices for ASU candidates receive three infraction points

Candidates in the United Voices for ASU coalition received three infraction points due to threatening and political social media activity. 

By Piper Hansen | April 10, 2020

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ASU to receive $63.5 million of COVID-19 aid from Department of Education

ASU to receive $63.5 million from U.S. Department of Education in coronavirus relief aid.

By Wyatt Myskow | April 9, 2020

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A run down of the USG Tempe 2020 candidates

A run down of Tempe students running for executive and Senate office.

By Erin Galindo | April 8, 2020

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A rundown of the 2020 USG Polytechnic candidates

Meet the unopposed ticket running for USG Polytechnic: Troy Anderson, Brandon Dixon and Hannah Stirewalt. 

By Piper Hansen | April 8, 2020

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A run down of the USG West 2020 candidates

A run down of the students running for the executive and Senate offices at USGW.

By Erin Galindo | April 8, 2020

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A rundown of the USG Downtown 2020 candidates

Meet the unopposed ticket running for USG Downtown: Nora Thompson, Monica Medina and Renuka Vemuri. 

By Piper Hansen | April 8, 2020

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How the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus deal impacts college students

The U.S. Government passed a $2.2 trillion bill aimed at offering economic relief during the coronavirus crisis.

By Piper Hansen and Madison Thomas | April 6, 2020

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ASASU Supreme Court issues rulings upholding USG election code

The ASASU Supreme Court heard two cases this week, pointing out that the Elections Department did not follow guidelines and deciding an executive ticket should be punished for campaigning early. 

By Piper Hansen | April 3, 2020

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Census Bureau updates guidelines for students amid COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus outbreak has affected the 2020 census, but students who have moved off campus for the duration of the semester will still be counted by ASU.

By Erin Galindo | March 31, 2020

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ASU student uses climate change as a lens for his activism

Brian Mecinas, a freshman studying political science, is one of three co-directors of Arizona Youth Climate Strike. 

By Piper Hansen | March 31, 2020

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A guide to this year's USG executive tickets

The two-week campaigning window for positions in USG began Monday after being rescheduled due to coronavirus concerns. 

By Piper Hansen and Erin Galindo | March 30, 2020

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Gov. Doug Ducey declares statewide 'stay-at-home' executive order

Gov. Doug Ducey announced a stay-at-home executive order for the entire state, discouraging Arizonans from doing nonessential activities.

By Grace Lieberman and Piper Hansen | March 30, 2020

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