Politics

ASU DACA recipients elated as federal judge rules the program will resume

The Department of Homeland Security has 90 days to provide evidence on why DACA should be rescinded.

By Andrew Nicla and Wissam Melhem | April 24, 2018

Arizona legislature ignored requests for University building repairs and renewal

The Arizona legislature has left ASU to mostly fend for itself in order to cover building repairs and renewal.

By Chris Scragg | April 24, 2018

Despite the governor's proposal for a raise, aspiring teachers remain skeptical and divided

The dean of the teachers college said she's reserving judgment on Ducey's plan.

By Tina Giuliano | April 22, 2018

Politics Weekly Roundup: From transparency to USG vacancies

A sudden leave of absence adds to the list of vacancies plaguing USG and Gov. Doug Ducey signed a law that will cloak the identities of large nonprofit donors.

By Andrew Nicla | April 22, 2018

USGT vice president-elect leaves USG, highlighting organization-wide vacancies

Despite the push for more student involvement, Undergraduate Student Government at ASU has many open positions.

By Tina Giuliano | April 19, 2018

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Video: ASU education majors reflect on the Red for Ed movement

Future teachers studying at ASU discuss the pending legislation to increase teachers' salaries in Arizona.

By Ariel Salk | April 19, 2018

A look at what went into the making of the documentary 'Seeking Asylum'

Students from ASU's West campus are featured in a documentary that follows their journey to help refugees in Greece.

By Cassandra Laubach | April 19, 2018

Getting to know ASU's student government presidents: the West campus

USG West President Tasha Snider talks about the personality of her campus, plus ASU politics and her plans after her presidential term.

By Austin Westfall | April 19, 2018

Leaders of ASU political clubs weigh in on why tolerance is vital

Leaders of campus political clubs see opportunity in non-partisan collaboration.

By Anjali Mistry | April 18, 2018

Ducey signs bill attempting to block Tempe transparency initiative

A popular Tempe ordinance was struck down by Gov. Ducey, but some say there is room for interpretation.

By Anjali Mistry | April 17, 2018

Amid national controversy, 21 students drop out of Sinclair interviews

After the Cronkite School signed a letter denouncing Sinclair, some students dropped out of a recruitment event.

By Fortesa Latifi and Alexis Egeland | April 16, 2018

After Phoenix Pride, LGBT political representation is a yearlong issue

LGBT+ politicians speak at ASU to combat stigma and achieve political representation and equity.

By Tina Giuliano | April 15, 2018

Politics Weekly Roundup: From Sinclair to the Arizona Supreme Court

This week, reporters held ASU administration accountable in their response to the recent Sinclair controversy and spoke to distraught DACA students after a historic state supreme court ruling.

By Andrew Nicla | April 15, 2018

Cronkite continues recruiting relationship with Sinclair despite protests from students, alumni

Dean Christopher Callahan is continuing to allow Sinclair Broadcast Group to recruit on campus, despite pleas from current and former Cronkite students.

By Fortesa Latifi | April 13, 2018

Students join nationwide effort for millennial voter registration

ASU's NextGen America chapter registered new voters at an event with a petting zoo and D.J.

By Wissam Melhem | April 12, 2018

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

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

'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

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

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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