Politics

ASU PD to investigate antisemitic flyers posted on Tempe campus

The flyers featured the logo of ASU College Republicans United, a club previously investigated by the University for racist remarks.

By Morgan Fischer | November 2, 2021

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Tempe updates its Climate Action Plan to include community perspectives

The Tempe Climate Action Plan will now focus on four agendas: business, youth, climate justice and neighborhoods.

By Reagan Priest | October 31, 2021

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Tempe cambiará los nombres de espacios públicos vinculados a un afiliado del KKK de la década de 1920

La ciudad de Tempe cambiará los nombres de calles, parques y escuelas vinculados al afiliado local del KKK de la década de 1920.

By Alexis Waiss | October 31, 2021

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Gay and trans panic defenses still legal in Arizona despite efforts to ban them

Arizona is one of 35 states to allow the gay and trans panic defenses. ASU professors say it's time for that to change.

By Mason Hughes | October 30, 2021

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YDSA campaign demands ASU to divest from fossil fuel companies

Young Democratic Socialists of America at ASU launches laid out plans to get petition signatures, protest and connect with other student organizations to encourage ASU's divestment from fossil fuel companies.

By Alexis Waiss | October 28, 2021

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President Crow answers student forum questions with typical responses

In the second student government forum this semester with ASU President Michael Crow, students' questions and his responses stayed consistent with the first forum.

By Angelina Steel | October 27, 2021

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Republican businessman visits GOP club to discuss run for governor

Steve Gaynor visited ASU College Republicans to have a conversation with conservative students about his run for Arizona governor.

By Tristan Richards | October 26, 2021

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Tempe to change names of public spaces tied to local 1920s KKK chapter

The city of Tempe will change street, park and school names tied to local 1920s KKK chapter.

By Alexis Waiss | October 22, 2021

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Snapchat feature aims to increase the number of young people in elected office

The Snapchat Run for Office feature hopes to get more young people into elected office to balance the age range of politicians.

By Reagan Priest | October 21, 2021

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ASU PD asks county attorney to charge protesters in Sinema case

ASU's Police Department referred misdemeanor charges for four people to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.

By Piper Hansen | October 21, 2021

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Tempe Mayor Corey Woods speaks to students at USGT event

Tempe Mayor Corey Woods spoke to students at an event hosted by Undergraduate Student Government Tempe on Wednesday.

By Reagan Priest | October 21, 2021

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Arizona laws enacted to locate missing children go into effect

Arizona has the third-highest number of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in the U.S. A new law hopes to challenge that. 

By Mason Hughes | October 21, 2021

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Tempe youth council looks to find equitable solutions to climate issues

The Tempe youth council will work on different action projects throughout the two-year program, including community art projects, tree planting and cooler bus stops. 

By Morgan Fischer | October 21, 2021

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Kari Lake visits ASU College Republicans to discuss her run for governor

Kari Lake visits ASU College Republicans to discuss her case for Arizona governor.

By Tristan Richards | October 19, 2021

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Student government violates senate meeting bylaws, lacks timely updates

USGT and USGD Senate hinder transparency for students by not posting agendas, meeting minutes or updating websites properly.

By Alexis Waiss | October 14, 2021

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Sinema is betting on bipartisanship. Students aren't buying it

Students are frustrated with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's performative bipartisanship, inaction in Congress and unwillingness to hear constituent criticism. 

By Piper Hansen | October 14, 2021

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Former regent, now governor candidate, visits ASU College Republicans

Robson discussed her run for governor with ASU College Republicans, focusing on border security, Big Tech and education. 

By Tristan Richards | October 13, 2021

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Tempe continues to grow while housing demand intensifies

As Tempe continues to grow and the cost of housing rises, students, alumni and City employees discuss the difficulties of growth and potential solutions to the problem.

By William Stuart | October 6, 2021

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Forum draws connection between gun violence and mental health

March For Our Lives ASU hosted a panel discussing the relationship between mental health and gun violence.

By Alexis Waiss | October 5, 2021

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The Arizona Students' Association announces initiative to reduce tuition

The Arizona Students' Association announced a ballot initiative requiring the Legislature to fund 50% of in-state tuition and fees.

By Reagan Priest | October 5, 2021

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