Politics

Cronkite dean signs letter criticizing Sinclair after 'conversations' with company

ASU's journalism school signed on to a letter admonishing Sinclair Broadcasting for its 'must-run' segment criticizing the media. 

By Fortesa Latifi | April 11, 2018

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Weeks after Uber fatality, ASU, Waymo continue testing on self-driving cars

ASU and other companies are testing self-driving technology despite changes in the regulatory environment.

By Tina Giuliano | April 11, 2018

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'Disappointed in the state of Arizona': DACA students hold press conference after Supreme Court decision

After the Supreme Court of Arizona decided DACA students are ineligible for in-state tuition, 'Dreamers' took to the Capitol to share their stories.

By Fortesa Latifi and Tina Giuliano | April 9, 2018

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Arizona Supreme Court rules DACA recipients cannot receive in-state tuition

Some ASU DACA students say they may be forced to leave ASU as a result of the Arizona Supreme Court decision.

By Chris Scragg | April 9, 2018

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Politics Weekly Roundup: DACA students take a stand and researchers rejoice at increased solar funding

University researchers said Congress' recent increase to renewable energy research will boost their progress and ASU DACA students demand for in-state tuition to remain.

By Andrew Nicla | April 8, 2018

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A conversation about the March for Our Lives demonstrations in Phoenix

High school student Jordan Harb takes a stance on gun control by organizing March for Our Lives events. 

By Cassandra Laubach | April 8, 2018

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ASASU elections end with the lowest voter turnout since 2008

Tempe and Downtown Phoenix campuses received the lowest number of votes since 2008 —despite their large student populations.

By Tina Giuliano | April 5, 2018

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Arizona Board of Regents approves 2018-2019 tuition proposals

The Arizona Board of Regents approved tuition proposals for the 2018-2019 academic year, finalizing slight increases for ASU's non-residents and graduate students. 

By Andrew Howard and MacKinley Lutes-Adlhoch | April 5, 2018

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TPUSA tweets photo of Sparky with sign criticizing 'Big Government'

Turning Point ASU caused controversy over posting a picture of Sparky marketing capitalism.

By Kimberly Rapanut and Armani Rodriguez | April 4, 2018

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ASU academics "heartened" by funding boost to solar energy

Congress' latest budget put ASU solar researchers' fears to rest with an increase in funding for renewable energy. 

By Chris Scragg | April 4, 2018

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News Update: Student government elections, new lab tech and the ASU football offseason

Hear about ASU's student government election, Sun Devil football and more on this Forks Estate news update.

By Austin Westfall | April 4, 2018

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School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership fights national criticism

Despite its unusual roots, ASU's School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership denies that it has a partisan slant.

By Mia Armstrong | April 4, 2018

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Newly elected Tempe City Council members emphasize student issues

New city Tempe City Council members and incumbents are promoting student-centric policies. 

By Anjali Mistry | April 3, 2018

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Politics Weekly Roundup: From unfulfilled promises to lawsuits from far, far away

This week, students explored Attorney General Mark Brnovich's lawsuit against ABOR and ASU's follow-through on promises made to DACA students.

By Andrew Nicla | April 2, 2018

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ASU Republican students call for gun control compromise

Members of Republican groups on campus are calling for both sides of the gun reform debate to find common ground on the controversial issue.

By Wissam Melhem | April 2, 2018

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Ahead of court case, DACA recipients state case for in-state tuition

The Arizona Supreme Court heard opening arguments Monday in a case which will decide DACA students' access to in-state tuition.

By Fortesa Latifi and Ryan Hood | April 2, 2018

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USG and GPSA elections conclude, highlighting a lack of competition and low voter turnout

ASU student government elections concluded with low voter turnout. 

By Tina Giuliano | March 29, 2018

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Has ASU lived up to the promises it made to DACA students?

ASU maintains that it's doing all it can for DACA students amid tumult in Washington, D.C.

By Anjali Mistry | March 29, 2018

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Arizona Attorney General lawsuit against ABOR persists

According to the Arizona Board of Regents, 11 years ago the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that no one should intervene with ABOR’s tuition-setting mandate — but that didn't stop the Arizona Attorney General from filing a lawsuit in September 2017. 

By Tina Giuliano and Andrew Nicla | March 29, 2018

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Arizona Board of Regents President Eileen Klein announces departure

Klein has worked with student regents and student government to strengthen the partnership between ABOR and ASU. 

By Edith Noriega | March 28, 2018

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