Politics

ASU students participating in the Walk Out Against Hate protest pose for a photo on Hayden Lawn in Tempe, Arizona on Thursday, April 13, 2017.

Students form human wall near Hayden Lawn in protest of Trump administration

A student protest in front of Hayden Lawn drew a response from ASU police because the students were disrupting foot traffic on the Tempe campus.

By Chris McCrory | April 13, 2017

The Britney Benedict ticket (left) and the Aundrea DeGravina ticket (right) both filed complaints against each other.

TUSG complaints disregarded by elections commissioner

The seven complaints, five from the DeGravina ticket and two from the Benedict ticket, have been disregarded by the elections commissioner.

By Mitchell Atencio | April 11, 2017

A customer enjoys a tea and works on her laptop at the Starbucks on ASU’s downtown campus in Phoenix, Arizona pictured on Saturday, April 1, 2017.

Starbucks and ASU brew new opportunities for student workers

ASU and Starbucks have collaborated in the past, but this new initiative aims to expand opportunities to people who do not have all of the admissions requirements.

By Isaac Windes | April 10, 2017

Trans Queer Pueblo marched in protest of Phoenix Pride Organization's collaboration with law enforcement and corporate sponsors on April 2, 2017.

ASU masters student protests for trans people of color at Phoenix Pride

Phoenix based autonomous LBGTQ+ migrant group Trans Queer Pueblo protested the Phoenix Pride Festival on April 2, prompting backlash.

By Brooke Hanrahan | April 6, 2017

Micheal Crow sits with ABOR board members during the tuition hearing on March 30, 2017 on ASU's Tempe campus.

Arizona Board of Regents votes to increase tuition for the 2017-18 school year

ABOR voted to raise tuition at ASU, UA and NAU in Thursday meeting.

By Brooke Hanrahan | April 6, 2017

The Benedict Wilson Nnagbo campaign members celebrate after it was announced that their campaign won for USG 2017 at Old Main on the Tempe campus on Thursday, April 6, 2017.

Benedict ticket wins TUSG runoff election

The Benedict ticket won the runoff election against the DeGravina ticket, although complaints were filed by both tickets in the last few days.

By Mitchell Atencio | April 6, 2017

ASU junior public policy student and DACA recipient Oscar Hernandez poses for a portrait in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017

Undocumented students fight for future in Trump’s America

Nearly 200 undocumented immigrants at ASU are protected under a program known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), that grants immigrants temporary protection from deportation, but these students fear the possibility of being removed from the country.

By Allie Bice | April 5, 2017

The Forks Estate is a politics podcast. Graphic designed by Chuck Dries.

The Forks Estate: Tempe Undergraduate Student Government Runoff Elections 2017

In this episode of The Forks Estate, politics editor Chris Wood discusses the runoff election for Tempe Undergraduate Student Government.

By J McAuliffe and Chris Wood | April 4, 2017

Left to right, Chen Xi Zhao (former vice president of services candidate), Brian Smith (former presidential candidate) and Grant Wallace (former vice president of policy candidate), who made up the Smith 2017 ticket, pose for a photo.

Smith TUSG executive ticket abstains from endorsing others

Brian Smith's ticket, which earned 22 percent of the vote, will not endorse a candidate in Wednesday's runoff election.

By Mitchell Atencio | April 4, 2017

Former Chairman of Government Operations Kanin Pruter during the Undergraduate Student Government bi-weekly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016 on ASU's Tempe campus. Pruter has endorsed presidential candidate Brittany Benedict in the runoff election against Aundrea DeGravina.

Kanin Pruter endorses Brittany Benedict for TUSG president

Kanin Pruter endorsed the Benedict ticket, citing their commitment to a diverse administration as the main factor.

By Mitchell Atencio | April 3, 2017

State Rep. Isela Blanc (D-Tempe) speaks with students in front of the Memorial Union building on March 31, 2017.

Arizona lawmaker cites student engagement as tool for civic action

Rep. Isela Blanc told ASU students to not be intimidated by lawmakers and be more civically engaged.

By Chris Wood | April 2, 2017

USG Downtown Sen. Oscar Hernandez poses for a portrait on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 in downtown Phoenix's Civic Space Park.

New sheriff in town: immigrant community leaders voice concerns over Penzone

After being elected Maricopa County Sheriff in November, Paul Penzone faces an arduous road in uniting the Phoenix community.

By Raymond Keys | March 30, 2017

The USG election results for 2017 were announced on the steps of Old Main at ASU's Tempe campus on Thursday, March 30, 2017.

USG and GPSA election voter turnouts rank third-highest since 2008

Voter turnout for the 2017 Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate and Professional Student Association elections were the third highest since 2008.

By Mitchell Atencio | March 30, 2017

Xiaoyuan Zhang, an ASU student who was arrested last year for taking pictures in a women's restroom is now set to be deported to China.

ICE: ASU student to be deported following felony voyeurism charges

ICE officials confirmed that the Chinese national is set to be deported following his arrest and conviction for taking pictures in an ASU women's bathroom.

By Isaac Windes and Nathan Fish | March 30, 2017

One more week: TUSG to hold runoff election to decide between top two executive campaigns

The Benedict ticket came in first with more than 1700 votes, but fell about 12 points short of majority in voting.

By Mitchell Atencio | March 30, 2017

Natasha Snider celebrates after receiving confirmation that she will be Undergraduate Student Government West's next president, on Thursday, March 30, 2017.

West campus election results are in: Snider claims presidency

The results are in: Natasha Snider's ticket wins 57 percent of the vote in USG West's election.

By Chris Wood | March 30, 2017

"We don't always like how campaigns end." Illustration published Wednesday, March 29, 2017.

USG diverts from last year, runs complaint-free elections

The 2017 USG elections are looking much cleaner than last year's.

By Isaac Windes | March 29, 2017

How to cast your vote for the USG elections

Students can vote for their representatives on their smartphones, laptops or at voting locations on March 28 and 29.

By Allie Bice | March 28, 2017

Meet the Leonardi 2017 executive ticket

Get to know the Leonardi 2017 ticket, one of two tickets running in this year's Undergraduate Student Government elections on the West campus.

By Allie Bice | March 28, 2017

Belen Sisa poses for a photo with her tax returns on March 26, 2017.

DACA recipient's post about paying her taxes goes viral

An ASU student and DACA recipient took to Facebook Sunday morning to tell her followers she pays her taxes.

By Allie Bice | March 28, 2017

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