Politics

AZ Supreme Court to hear attorney general's appeal over lawsuit against ABOR

The attorney general's appeal will be heard after his lawsuit over public university tuition rates was dismissed in November 2019.  

By Kiara Quaranta | February 12, 2020

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ABOR to be reimbursed almost $1 million over attorney general lawsuit

The court ruled the attorney general has to pay for the board's legal fees over a lawsuit regarding ASU real estate projects.

By Erin Galindo | February 10, 2020

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College Democrats discuss Arizona as 'battleground' state during winter meeting

The College Democrats of America held their winter convention at ASU this weekend, hosting student leaders from all over the country.

By Zeke Harker | February 9, 2020

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ASU program reduces financial burden for student parents but lacks publicity

The Child Care Subsidy is five years old, and ASASU plans to improve marketing and keep allocating money to the program. 

By Piper Hansen | February 7, 2020

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USGT calls for ICE/CBP notification committee, stands with Asian students amid xenophobia

USGT approved two resolutions, one regarding coronavirus and another to notify students about ICE and CBP's presence on campus.

By Grace Lieberman | February 7, 2020

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Morrison Institute presents data on firearm deaths in Arizona

Members of the Morrison Institute and the Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety presented data analysis of firearm related fatalities in Arizona.

By Zeke Harker | January 30, 2020

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‘A slap in the face’: Students protest Joe Arpaio’s CRU-hosted visit to ASU

Students protested an event hosted by College Republicans United featuring former Sheriff Joe Arpaio. 

By Nellie Nano and Trevor Benoit | January 30, 2020

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CRU’s invite to Joe Arpaio met with criticism from on-campus leftist groups

Former Maricopa Country Sheriff Joe Arpaio is to speak at CRU's club meeting Wednesday about his campaign for the upcoming sheriff election.

By Nellie Nano | January 28, 2020

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USGT votes down resolution regarding ICE and CBP on campus

USGT voted against a resolution made to notify students when student organizations host ICE and CBP on campus.

By Nellie Nano | January 24, 2020

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ASU President speaks to Legislature about higher education funding

ASU President Crow addressed senators on the Senate Appropriations Committee Tuesday morning. 

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | January 21, 2020

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ASU should not have expelled student accused of sexual misconduct, court says

ASU lacked sufficient evidence to expel student accused of sexual misconduct, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled.

By Katelyn Reinhart and Kiara Quaranta | January 4, 2020

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Trump nominates Sethuraman Panchanathan to head NSF

 Sethuraman "Panch" Panchanathan was nominated by the White House on Thursday to be the next director of the National Science Foundation. 

By Grace Lieberman | December 20, 2019

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USG Tempe senator resigns

USGT Senator Ben Cooper resigned following campus club controversy. 

By Kiara Quaranta | December 4, 2019

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Former USGW president said he was threatened with impeachment

Last year's student body president, Alexander Sojourney, says he was threatened with impeachment by then senate president, Natasha Snider, after Sojourney attempted to add a new media position.

By Nellie Nano | December 4, 2019

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USGT passes resolution in support of the Jewish community

USGT passed a resolution Tuesday to support Jewish students at ASU, but some students argued during the meeting that previous BDS legislation should have been voted on. 

By Nellie Nano | December 3, 2019

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Report reveals Arizona is fifth worst state for robocalls

According to a new report, Arizona ranks fifth in the country for highest number of consumer complaints about unwanted calls to the FCC.

By Kelly Donohue | December 3, 2019

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Judge rules in favor of ABOR, against attorney general

Judge rules in favor of ABOR and Omni Hotel deal on Wednesday, dismissing attorney general's lawsuit.

By Savannah Stewart | November 27, 2019

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ASU College Republicans support DACA solution following SCOTUS arguments

The statement called on Congress to find a bipartisan solution, instead of relying on the executive. 

By Kiara Quaranta | November 26, 2019

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ASU's Morrison Institute releases wide-reaching poll on political issues

ASU's Morrison Institute released their polling results for 2019 on Monday, revealing key issues to residents and their demographic information for various topics.

By Savannah Stewart | November 25, 2019

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ASU political clubs debate Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Multiple clubs at ASU have made official stances on the various conflicts that have recently been brought to campus.

By Nellie Nano | November 25, 2019

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