Politics

Politics Weekly Roundup: From walkouts to lawsuits

This week, reporters covered a rally held by high school students demanding gun reform and a lawsuit that challenges a controversial state statue.

By Andrew Nicla | March 18, 2018

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Students sue student government for not posting meeting minutes

A USG senator is suing USG's Council of Presidents for not posting their minutes. 

By Tina Giuliano | March 15, 2018

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ASU industrial designers strive to make a difference in women's health with at-home Pap smears

The test's creators hope the device offers a convenient solution to an anxiety inducing procedure.

By Anjali Mistry | March 15, 2018

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Having trouble getting it on: USG Tempe cancels Project Condom fashion show

After canceling the "Go F<3CK Yourself" in February, USGT announced the cancellation of Project Condom for fear of further negative attention.

By Grace Oldham and Edith Noriega | March 15, 2018

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ASU offers scholarship to Arab students in historic partnership

ASU has partnered with the Al Ghurair Foundation for Education to provide scholarships to Arab students looking to pursue graduate STEM degrees at ASU.

By Wissam Melhem | March 15, 2018

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National Walkout Day draws students to state capitol

ASU Young Democrats join forces with valley high schoolers for a gun-control protest at the state capitol.

By Ryan Hood and Armani Rodriguez | March 15, 2018

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ASU sued by Muslim scholar for alleged violation of free speech rights

A lawsuit is launched against ASU because the outside speaker contract contained a clause the violated the First Amendment. 

By Tina Giuliano | March 14, 2018

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Forks Estate News Update: Krauss on leave, new ASU building in D.C., Gammage season lineup

Hear about ASU's role in the Peace Corps., plus Sun Devil baseball and more on this Forks Estate news update.

By Austin Westfall | March 14, 2018

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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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