Politics

One of ASU's law professors, Diane Humetewa, was just nominated by President Obama to the US District Court. She does most of her work in her office in Discovery Hall on the Tempe campus. (Photo by Katie Dunphy)

ASU law professor nominated for U.S. District Court Judge

A law professor was nominated last week by the White House for the position of U.S. District Court Judge in Arizona.

By Joey Hancock | October 2, 2013

Arizona's DMV implemented the ban on driver's licenses for DREAMers and other immigrant groups. The ban is extended to immigrants who have been granted work permits and who are protected by the deferred action program signed by the President last year. (Photo by Hector Salas Almeida)

Arizona DREAMers still unable to receive driver's licenses

On Sept. 18, Arizona's Department of Motor Vehicles implemented Gov. Jan Brewer's executive order to deny driver's licenses to DACA recipients.

By Hector Salas Almeida | October 2, 2013

ASU student government begins research on mandatory fee for athletics

Student senators created a research committee to look into a proposed student athletics fee and its effects.

By Shelby Slade | October 1, 2013

Expert talks peacebuilding, conflict resolution

A peacebuilding expert visited ASU as a part of the Hardt-Nickachos Lectures in Peace Studies.

By Catherine Calderon | September 26, 2013

'The Newsroom' encourages conversation about news, media

"The Newsroom" has become News Night 2.0, a show that is unafraid to get into complicated issues.

| September 25, 2013

Delta Lambda Phi is one of the many organizations that is being affected by the problem with USG appropriations this semester. The organization usually uses the funding to help pay for their retreat in November and for recruitment expenses.
(Photo by Hector Salas Almeida)

Clubs struggle to find funding after appropriations confusion

Several student clubs and organizations have been left without funding following confusion on appropriations due dates.

| September 25, 2013

House Republicans attempt to defund Obamacare

You know what they say: The 40th time is the charm.

| September 24, 2013

Sparky's Quill: A Rant About History

In which Tom and Holly rant about historical things.

By Tom Black | September 23, 2013

Congressional gluttony and American famine

The Republican-led House of Representives is living in a fantasy world, free from consequences of hunger.

| September 23, 2013

IRS rule affects waiters and waitresses

The IRS chases after marginalized workers, again.

| September 18, 2013

Meghan McCain is more than meets the eye

Give me a bumper sticker, because I am officially a fan.

By Annica Benning | September 16, 2013

Cindy McCain, former Mexican first lady discuss human trafficking

Cindy McCain and Marta Sahagún de Fox addressed the issue of human trafficking and how the U.S. and Mexico must work together to stop it.

By Aleksandra Cataruzolo | September 12, 2013

New policies for non-tenure track faculty are a mistake

If your non-tenured faculty are outperforming your tenured superstars in effective teaching and student retention, there is a problem.

| September 12, 2013

Literally Speaking: Syria, from where we stand

We may or may not follow the news on the constant violence in Syria, but do we know how it feels to be in the middle of it all?

By Marie Rabusa | September 11, 2013

Video: Syria protesters take to Mill Avenue

For the second week in a row, protesters come together on Saturday September 7th. They walk around Mill Avenue in Tempe to express their views and say no to U.S. intervention in Syria.

By Vianka Villa | September 11, 2013

The Back to School Bus Tour in Old Main on Wednesday afternoon featured panelists of various leaders in the education field to answer ASU students’ questions. ASU President Michael Crow, Alejandra Ceja, executive director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, and Arne Duncan, U.S. secretary of education, Kent Scribner, superintendent of Phoenix Union High School District, and Freeman Hrabowski, University of Maryland president, were on the panel. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Arne Duncan talks student loans, collegiate athletics

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan spoke with the State Press about student loans, post-college careers and collegiate athletics from his “Strong Start, Bright Future” Back-to-School Bus Tour.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | September 10, 2013

Slideshow: Protesters March Against the War in Syria

Anti-war protesters took to Mill Avenue on Saturday night to let their opposition toward any American action in the Syrian strife be heard.

By State Press Photo Staff | September 8, 2013

Advocates for Syrian peace and freedom marched in Tempe Sept. 9, 2012. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's attacks on his own people began two years ago and today the casualties have risen to more than 100,000. (Photo by Ana Ramirez)

Club works to educate student body on Syrian strife, advocates for US involvement

Save Our Syrian Freedom has spent the last year trying to educate the student body about the conflict in Syria and raise money to provide humanitarian aid.

By Karen Loschiavo | September 4, 2013

Undergraduate Student Government Downtown President Frank Smith III said the organization plans on helping students connect more with the downtown community this school year. Smith, a public service and public policy sophomore hopes to increase student participation in events like First Fridays around the Downtown area. (Photo by Hector Salas Almeida)

Student governments work to provide better college life

As the semester begins, ASU's undergraduate student governments are implementing new programs to increase student safety, create new food options and invite high profile guest speakers.

By Joey Hancock | August 28, 2013

Democratic Party shifts on civil liberties

There is a radical change within the Democratic Party in regards to foreign policy and civil liberties.

| August 22, 2013

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