Politics

ASU professors, students have mixed feelings on recently revoked education legislation

Education regulations created by the Every Student Succeeds Act, an Obama-era achievement, has been repealed by the U.S Senate. Now, states will be given more power to hold their schools accountable for student performance.

By Victor Ren | March 16, 2017

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FAFSA applications just got more complicated

In the final days for many colleges FAFSA priority deadlines, the online submission platform lost one of its innovative tools. 

By Isaac Windes | March 15, 2017

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ADOT caps more than a year of quirky messages with competition

The Arizona Department of Transportation grows its social media presence with the help of quirky safety message signs. 

By Mitchell Atencio | March 15, 2017

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Everything you need to know about USG elections, a voter guide

Campaign season for Undergraduate Student Government has officially begun!

By Allie Bice | March 14, 2017

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Pregnant on Campus holds four-day tabling event on Hayden Lawn

Pregnant on Campus hopes to educate, not debate, during their four-day tabling event.

By Chris Wood | March 14, 2017

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New Trump immigration ban prompts faculty-wide email and instruction

Trump's March 6 executive order temporarily banning immigration from six countries and halting the issuance of student visas prompted ASU officials to notify faculty about how to address it.

By Allie Bice | March 13, 2017

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ASU College Republicans Club continues to push conservative ideas on campus

During the first month of President Trump's administration, ASU College Republicans continues to advocate for conservative ideals on campus. 

By Brooke Hanrahan | March 2, 2017

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ASU study says repeal of Obamacare would cost state nearly $5 billion

A recent study from ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business estimated Arizona's loss if Obamacare were to be repealed with no replacement. 

By Mitchell Atencio | March 1, 2017

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Study ranks Arizona seventh lowest in student loan debt

A report by LendEDU, student loan refinancing company, ranked Arizona the seventh lowest when it comes to student debt. 

By Victor Ren | March 1, 2017

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ASU church says Trump's proposal to repeal a law limiting non-profit political speech wouldn't affect their activism

ASU Lutheran Church's history standing up for social justice was done with the 1954 Johnson Amendment in place, and wouldn't change if it were repealed.

By Rebecca Dominguez | March 1, 2017

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Protest bill dies in Arizona amid nationwide efforts to expand punishments

A bill that would expand the definition of racketeering to include violent protests was held Monday by the Arizona House Speaker.

By Isaac Windes | March 1, 2017

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Survey: Over half the nation's pre-law students are interested in being politicians

A Kaplan Test Prep survey said 53 percent of pre-law students last year were interested in a career in politics. 

By Chris Wood | March 1, 2017

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White House's exclusion of news outlets prompts growing concern among ASU professors

ASU professors express worry after White House excluded certain media outlets from an off-camera briefing.

By Mitchell Atencio | February 28, 2017

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ASU professors not overly concerned with Trump's anti-press rhetoric

President Trump called the media the 'enemy of the American people' and earned many strong reactions, but some ASU professors said the comments aren't as concerning as they sound.

By Mitchell Atencio | February 23, 2017

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USGD hosts town hall for students to discuss tuition concerns

USGD hosted its first tuition town hall Feb. 9, which allowed students who attended the campus to voice their concerns about university prices and fees.

By Brooke Hanrahan | February 23, 2017

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Students sit with ASU President Michael Crow in open forum luncheon

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government hosted an open forum Wednesday with University President Michael Crow. 

By Brooke Hanrahan | February 22, 2017

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The Forks Estate: Students demonstrate against ban on overseas abortion funding

Politics editor Allie Bice discusses a demonstration at ASU against the Mexico City policy, also known as the global gag rule.

By J McAuliffe and Allie Bice | February 21, 2017

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USGD report calls University Boards and Committees 'nonfunctional'

A report released by USGD highlighted communication problems between USG and members of University Boards and Committees. 

By Isaac Windes | February 20, 2017

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ASU student creates satirical GoFundMe account to protest DeVos appointment

ASU student creates satirical fundraising account to "buy" a cabinet position from President Donald Trump. 

By Isaac Windes | February 19, 2017

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Legislative committee votes against bill guaranteeing a four-year tuition rate for students

A bill that would have imposed guaranteed tuition programs and required approval of fees at state universities, including Arizona State University, was voted down by the Arizona Senate Education Committee Thursday. 

By Ellen O'Brien | February 16, 2017

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