Politics

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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As part of HERstory month, female politicians speak to students about their successes

Undergraduate Student Government Downtown invited three prominent women in politics to speak to students.

By Tina Giuliano | March 28, 2018

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Students approach the 2018-2019 tuition proposals with uncertainty

Members of the ASU community expressed concerns about the proposed tuition increases.

By Kimberly Rapanut and Tina Giuliano | March 27, 2018

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Video: Recap of the Q&A session with GPSA candidates

Meet the GPSA candidates and their future plans for the graduate students at ASU.

By Kynan Marlin and Marcella Baietto | March 27, 2018

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Prisoners and students learn side-by-side through Inside-Out exchange program

Members of the Inside-Out exchange program travel to Florence once a week to study the criminal justice system alongside inmates.

By Wissam Melhem | March 26, 2018

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Recap: The State Press hosts GPSA election Q&A

The GPSA presidential candidates talked about being a louder mouthpiece for the graduate students at ASU. 

By Tina Giuliano and Anjali Mistry | March 26, 2018

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