Politics

Where do the USGT executive tickets stand on important issues?

The three USGT tickets address important policy issues before Tempe students cast their final ballots.

By Kiara Quaranta | March 26, 2019

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Protesters rebuke apologies from members of College Republicans United

Protesters referred to the members of CRU as 'Nazis' and called for the University to take action.

By Isaac Windes | March 26, 2019

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College Republicans United apologizes for racism amid outcry

The group apologized during a meeting Monday.

By Isaac Windes and Vandana Ravikumar | March 26, 2019

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Forks Estate: USG Candidate Robert Bartlemay on the issues his ticket covers

USG-Tempe Candidate Robert Bartlemay discusses his ticket and their push for increased transparency, accessibility, and leadership.

By Nolan Williams | March 25, 2019

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Forks Estate: USG Candidate Chaz Simmons on the issues his ticket covers

USG-Tempe Candidate Chaz Simmons talks policy regarding student fees, club appropriations and safety on campus.

By Nolan Williams | March 24, 2019

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Forks Estate: USG Tempe Candidate Hanna Salem on the issues her ticket covers

USG-Tempe Candidate Hanna Salem talks experience, policy and civic engagement on campus. 

By Nolan Williams | March 24, 2019

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ASU begins investigating racist comments made by members of College Republicans United

The leaked dossier includes images of members of College Republicans United alongside racist images and inflammatory symbols.

By Isaac Windes | March 22, 2019

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ASU overhauls fee structure in new tuition proposal

The program replaces thousands of individual fees with four fee brackets. 

By Bryan Pietsch and Isaac Windes | March 22, 2019

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Conservative speakers on campus draw criticism, praise from ASU students

The event comes the same week that Trump issued an executive order to protect free speech on college campuses.

By Bryan Pietsch and Isaac Windes | March 22, 2019

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Trump signs executive order on campus free speech

The executive order doubles down on existing laws protecting free speech on college campuses.

By Isaac Windes and Vandana Ravikumar | March 21, 2019

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Tempe city ordinance makes distracted driving a primary offense

Tempe Police can now pull drivers over for using their phones behind the wheel.

By Michelle Zhao | March 21, 2019

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ASU College Libertarians oppose Salem ticket in USGT election

ASU College Libertarians formally opposed Salem's candidacy because of her involvement in alleged discrimination against the club.

By Kiara Quaranta | March 19, 2019

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Controversial student minimum wage bill hits a roadblock in the state Senate

It is unclear whether the Senate committee will hear it at a later date.

By Wissam Melhem | March 18, 2019

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ASU students join youth activists to demand climate change action at Arizona Capitol

The demonstrators called on politicians to support environmental protection policies and for the world to more urgently address climate change. 

By Isaac Windes and Katie Fusillo | March 16, 2019

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ABOR approves additional $20 million for Durham building renovation

The G. Homer Durham Language and Literature building on ASU's Tempe campus hasn't had a major renovation since 1969.

By Michelle Zhao | March 14, 2019

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Arizona Democratic lawmakers join House Democrats in co-sponsoring 'new DREAM Act'

The proposed bill is designed to protect immigrants who were brought into the U.S. at a young age.

By Vandana Ravikumar | March 13, 2019

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ABOR files motions to dismiss 'senseless' attorney general lawsuit over University property deals

ABOR filed motions to dismiss Attorney General Mark Brnovich's lawsuit.

By Vandana Ravikumar | March 12, 2019

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An overview of the 2019 student government candidates

Monday marks the start of the 2019 USG election cycle.

By Kiara Quaranta | March 11, 2019

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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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