Politics

A rundown of the 2022 USGP executive ticket and senate candidates

Cecilia Alcantar is the current incumbent for the USGP President and is looking to be elected unopposed to a second year. 

By Tori Gantz | March 24, 2022

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A rundown of the 2022 GPSA executive cabinet candidates

Elections will be held March 29 to 30 and results will be announced April 3. 

By Mark Habelt | March 24, 2022

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Democrat and Republican clubs maintain neutrality in primary races

Clubs refrain from inciting intra-party division and prioritize unity before November's general elections by not endorsing candidates.

By Mark Habelt | March 22, 2022

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ASU President Michael Crow addresses tuition increase, housing options at student forum

President Michael Crow spoke on themes of finance at the second student forum hosted by student government on the Polytechnic campus.

By Tori Gantz | March 21, 2022

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USGT Senate draws the line on partisanship

USGT bylaw amendment defines partisanship and provides a system for senators to navigate conflict.

By Alexis Waiss | March 21, 2022

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Bill would include LGBTQ+ protections in state's anti-discrimination policies

Introduction of Arizona House bill shows potential for adding the LGBTQ+ community in the state's anti-discrimination protections.

By Alexis Waiss | March 16, 2022

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ASU students frustrated over stalled efforts on student loan forgiveness

Students are frustrated with the lack of action that the Biden administration has taken on forgiving student loans, which take an average student 20 years to pay off.

By Shane Brennan | March 16, 2022

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Juneteenth to become official city holiday in Tempe in 2022

The City of Tempe voted unanimously on March 3 to add Juneteenth as an official annual city holiday.

By Shane Brennan | March 16, 2022

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Newly elected Tempe City Council members value ASU, students

New Tempe City Council members have close ties to ASU and welcome more input from constituents who are students.

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | March 15, 2022

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ASU President Michael Crow proposes tuition increases for 2022-23 academic year

ASU President Michael Crow proposes a 2.5% tuition increase for resident students in the 2022-23 academic year. 

By Piper Hansen | March 11, 2022

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Tempe Family Advocacy Center opening delayed until summer

Tempe's Family Advocacy Center, which was set to open in January, has been delayed until at least June 30.

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | March 4, 2022

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Starbucks partners, ASU students win election to unionize

ASU Young Democrats expressed support for partners who work at a Starbucks in Mesa, which became the third unionized store in the country Friday. 

By Tori Gantz | March 3, 2022

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Civic Engagement Summit prepares young voters for midterms

Several ASU student organizations hosted a Civic Engagement Summit to help high school students create a voter registration drive and become more active voters.

By Alexis Waiss | February 28, 2022

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Former USG Tempe vice president running for city council speaks to students

As part of student government's work to get Sun Devils civically engaged, USGT hosted former vice president of policy and Tempe City Council candidate, Casey Clowes. 

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | February 24, 2022

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Fewer Arizona high schoolers enrolling in college concern state, ASU

ASU, UA, NAU and ABOR are looking to get more Arizona high school graduates on the path to college after an ABOR report found declining enrollment numbers.

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | February 21, 2022

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Grupos de estudiantes protestan por mejores servicios de agresión sexual de ASU

Alrededor de 40 manifestantes se reunieron en el campus de Tempe de ASU para protestar por mayores recursos y prevención de agresiones sexuales en la Universidad.

By Morgan Fischer and Caera Learmonth | February 21, 2022

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ASU may have a key role in Arizona's $1B water investment

Gov. Doug Ducey proposed a historic $1 billion investment in Arizona's water future through desalination. 

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | February 18, 2022

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Students concerned about newly approved development along Tempe Town Lake

Tempe City Council members say that the long term economic impact of the South Pier development on Tempe Town Lake outweigh the risks of tax incentives given to the developers.

By Shane Brennan | February 17, 2022

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A rundown of the 2022 candidates running for Tempe City Council

These are the seven people running for three open positions in Tempe's City Council election on March 8.

By Alexis Waiss | February 17, 2022

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Student groups protest for better sexual assault services from ASU

Around 40 protesters gathered on ASU's Tempe campus to protest for increased sexual assault resources and prevention at the University.

By Morgan Fischer and Caera Learmonth | February 17, 2022

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