Politics

Student government candidates announced

Candidates have two weeks to campaign before the elections.

By Fortesa Latifi | March 13, 2018

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From D.C. to Arizona, DACA activist fights for her dream

Throughout her first year in college, Perla Martinez has spoken at rallies and protests, sharing her DACA story with the hope of making a difference. 

| March 1, 2018

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The Forks Estate: How ASU helps students pay for tuition

Morgan Willis interviews Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Services, Melissa Pizzo, about how ASU deals with tuition costs

By Morgan Willis | March 1, 2018

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ASU professors and clean energy activists divided over effectiveness of clean energy initiative

Climate plan or climate scam? ASU professor believes proposed climate ballot measure isn't what it seems.

By Ryan Hood | March 1, 2018

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ASU gets hands-on with student startups, and the community's economy benefits

ASU continues to make its student entrepreneurs feel welcomed and supported, and the local community has been responding. 

By Lazar Vukcevic | March 1, 2018

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Weapons on campus? Arizona House sends bill allowing non-lethal weapons on campus to Senate

USG Downtown will be voting on a resolution determining their support of the legislation on Friday. 

By Ryan Hood | March 1, 2018

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ASU clubs raise awareness about continuing Syrian refugee crisis

Arizona accepts more refugees than most other states, and the ASU community is at the ready to provide aid when needed. 

By Wissam Melhem | February 28, 2018

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Students learn to administer naloxone to reverse drug overdoses

ASU Students for Sensible Drug Policy brought naloxone to campus through drug prevention training. 

By Tina Giuliano | February 28, 2018

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ASU President Crow brings 'New American University' to Washington

At the semiannual meeting, Crow called ASU the 'New American University' and discussed tuition affordability. 

By Fortesa Latifi | February 26, 2018

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DACA community feels some relief after court decision, vows to keep fighting

A U.S. Supreme Court decision today may give Congress more time to secure a permanent solution for DACA recipients. 

By Fortesa Latifi and Wissam Melhem | February 26, 2018

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Politics Weekly Roundup: From DACA to the Parkland shooting

This week, reporters spoke with DACA students who are growing more anxious and future teachers worried about their safety in the classroom in the wake of recent school shootings.

By Andrew Nicla | February 25, 2018

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USGD strikes down health services fee increase

Despite Undergraduate Student Government Downtown's vote against the health fee increase, the other four student governing bodies voted for it. 

By Lazar Vukcevic | February 24, 2018

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Living in an uncertain present, DACA student seeks hope for the future

Edder Diaz Martinez, a journalism senior and DACA recipient at ASU, said that despite uncertainty, his community is resilient.

By Edder Martinez | February 23, 2018

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Teaching students prepare for careers against backdrop of school shootings

ASU students studying teaching are prepared and eager for their futures — despite danger in the classroom.  

By Tina Giuliano | February 22, 2018

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Teaching in the time of #MeToo

Julia Wallace, a professor at the Cronkite School, says her generation kept silent too long on the issue of sexual harassment.

By Julia Wallace | February 22, 2018

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Students can pay 10 dollars for 60 pounds of 'rescued' produce

In partnership with ASU clubs, Borderlands Food Bank offers students produce at 17 cents per pound.

By Wissam Melhem | February 19, 2018

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From an ASU classroom to Congress? ASU professor sets her sights on D.C.

An ASU nursing professor hopes to bring her clinical experience to represent Arizona in Washington.

By Ryan Hood | February 19, 2018

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With the fate of DACA in the air, recipients speak their minds

Since Sept. 5, Congress has made little progress on the issue, leaving DACA recipients hanging in the balance.

By Anjali Mistry | February 18, 2018

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After pressure from right-wing media, USG cancels masturbation-positive event

Critics of the decision to cancel the masturbation seminar say it's evidence of student government bowing to outside pressures. 

By Edith Noriega | February 18, 2018

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Politics Weekly Roundup: From rising health fees to safer biking

This week, reporters followed the passing of the proposed $15 student health fee increase as well as other current events affecting the ASU community.

By Andrew Nicla | February 18, 2018

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