Politics

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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Arizona legislature proposes new bill to fund national service scholarships

The proposal would help programs like those in ASU's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, which has one of the biggest AmeriCorps programs in the state

By Michelle Zhao | January 31, 2019

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Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz visits ASU amid talks of presidential run

Schultz visited for a book tour but the focus was on his presidential aspirations.

By Bryan Pietsch | January 31, 2019

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USGW to release new website aimed at informing constituents

USGW's new website is supposed to make information about student government and its initiatives more accessible to students.

By Kiara Quaranta | January 30, 2019

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ASU clubs and Maricopa County Democratic Party help asylum seekers through donation drives

ASU student organizations are working to collect and distribute supplies to migrant families.

By Wissam Melhem | January 30, 2019

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Arizona minimum wage climbs to 11 dollars per hour in 2019

The state's minimum wage is one year closer to being $12 per hour by 2020, due to a proposition that Arizona voters passed in 2016. 

By Michelle Zhao | January 24, 2019

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Arizona commission focuses on increasing access to financial aid

The commission works to provide financial aid to students and promote success in higher education.

By Kiara Quaranta | January 23, 2019

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Forks Estate: The impact of ASU’s legal battle over property tax

Breaking down the Arizona attorney general’s lawsuit against ASU and what students should know.

By Alfred Varela and Michelle Zhao | January 22, 2019

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USGT swears in three new executives

Two of the new officers are filling vacancies left at the end of fall semester. 

By Kiara Quaranta | January 22, 2019

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The 2019 Phoenix Women's March: Defined by inclusivity, led by diversity

The third annual Phoenix Women's March drew thousands of demonstrators to the Arizona Capitol and promoted inclusivity.

By Wissam Melhem and Katie Fusillo | January 20, 2019

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Protesters demand justice for 14-year-old boy killed by Tempe police officer

The crowd protested the shooting of a 14-year-old boy by Tempe police.

By Wissam Melhem | January 18, 2019

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