Politics

Report: ASU official fired amid investigations over racist photo, sexual harassment

The University official was fired as ASU investigated him for violating its policies against sexual harassment and racial discrimination.

By Bryan Pietsch | March 5, 2019

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ASU student arrested in protest against shooting death of Tempe teenager

Benjamin Cooper was one of four protesters arrested during a demonstration against the Tempe police department.

By Kiara Quaranta | March 2, 2019

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A note from The State Press executive editor

The State Press addresses an arrest made outside Tempe City Hall.

By Ethan Millman | March 2, 2019

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USGT calls on University to increase stipends to meet minimum wage

The resolution asks for the University to pay USG workers the school-set minimum for student workers.

By Kiara Quaranta | February 28, 2019

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Forks Estate: The tea on the new Barrett fee

A discussion with State Press politics editor on the recent Barrett fee increase.

By Farah Eltohamy | February 28, 2019

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New bills introduced into legislature would increase education funding in Arizona

The new bills will essentially extend Proposition 301, which was passed in 2000.

By Michelle Zhao | February 28, 2019

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ASU student leaders, lawmakers rebuke emergency declaration

ASU students and experts called into question the Trump's use of the emergency declaration to build a wall on the southern border.

By Isaac Windes | February 27, 2019

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ASU students and community leaders call on Congress to act on climate change

Local community leaders and ASU students advocated for climate change at the Arizona Capitol.

By Isaac Windes | February 27, 2019

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Student protestors call for ASU to address issues facing marginalized communities

ASU Council of Coalitions protested what they called "ASU's consistent neglect of marginalized student communities." 

By Isaac Windes | February 25, 2019

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ASU rents more space in Washington, D.C. for expanding programs

The ABOR approved ASU's request to rent more space in Washington, D.C. to expand University programs.

By Michelle Zhao | February 21, 2019

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Bill allowing students to be paid below state minimum wage faces pushback

House Bill 2523 will allow Arizona businesses to pay full-time students the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.

By Wissam Melhem | February 19, 2019

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Barrett students respond to proposed fee increase with criticism, calls for transparency

The proposed increase of $250 per semester would be the first since 2015.

By Bryan Pietsch and Kiara Quaranta | February 18, 2019

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Bill to lower tuition for DACA students introduced into Arizona Legislature

Senate Bill 1217 would allow ABOR to lower tuition for DACA students without violating Prop 300.

By Katie Fusillo | February 14, 2019

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Arizona universities contributed $11.1 billion to economy through spending, jobs

According to an ABOR report, the state's three public university contribute billions of dollars to the economy.

By Michelle Zhao | February 14, 2019

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USGT passes resolution opposing Barrett's handling of fee increase

The resolution calls for more information about the proposed Barrett fee increase.

By Kiara Quaranta | February 13, 2019

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ASU students say controversial posters still stir fear among the University's minority communities

Some ASU clubs are calling for the University to provide more resources for minority students

By Vandana Ravikumar | February 12, 2019

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State could increase University funding under new bill

A bill that would increase state funding to student Universities passed its first hurdle Monday. 

By Isaac Windes | February 11, 2019

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USG Tempe amends bylaws to improve transparency, loosen requirements on meeting agendas

The USGT senate will implement the rule changes by its next regular session on Feb. 12.

By Kiara Quaranta | February 9, 2019

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Activism for Our Lives joins high school students to lobby for school safety bill

New school safety bill HB2597 would require school districts to establish school safety plans.

By Wissam Melhem and Michelle Zhao | February 7, 2019

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Protesters, students demand justice for 14-year-old shot by Tempe police

Protesters called for the officer involved and the Tempe police chief to be fired.

By Wissam Melhem | February 1, 2019

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