Politics

ASU leverages research, technology to gain funding from state through initiative

University administrators think the initiative will create a skilled workforce that will make Arizona a competitive economy. 

By Wyatt Myskow and Claire Braggs | March 31, 2022

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USG, GPSA election days bring apathetic voters, uncontested races

ASU students made their voices heard on dual election days, casting ballots to determine their student government representatives for the 2022-23 school year.

By Mark Habelt | March 30, 2022

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ASU students raise concerns about proposed tuition increase at ABOR public hearing

ABOR's public tuition hearing included input from over a dozen parents, students and professors who shared their concerns.

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | March 29, 2022

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How and where to vote for the 2022 USG and GPSA elections

Ballots will be open on March 29-30 across all campuses for USG and GPSA elections.

By Shane Brennan | March 28, 2022

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Maricopa County Attorney candidate Julie Gunnigle speaks to Young Democrats

After Allister Adel resigned, Julie Gunnigle collected over 4,000 signatures to be on the ballot for the now open Maricopa County Attorney position. 

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | March 28, 2022

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Young Democrats host feminine hygiene drive for Women's History Month

Young Democrats at ASU is hosting its first feminine hygiene drive for Women's History Month.

By Alexis Waiss | March 25, 2022

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All student government executive tickets to run unopposed in 2022 election

Election officials said less-than-perfect student government elections last year may have contributed to so few candidates this year.

By Morgan Fischer | March 24, 2022

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ASU 2022 student government election guide

The State Press collected information from all Undergraduate Student Government elections and compiled it into a comprehensive guide.

By State Press Politics Desk | March 24, 2022

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A rundown of the 2022 USGT executive ticket

Andrew Kalthoff, Morgann Kelly and Brooke Meier run for USGT's 2022 executive ticket unopposed.

By Alexis Waiss | March 24, 2022

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A rundown of the 2022 USGD executive tickets and senate candidates

USG Downtown has lacked communication and engagement between the student body, a problem that incumbent president Evan Lis and other candidates running for USG are seeking to solve.

By Shane Brennan | March 24, 2022

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A rundown of the 2022 USGW executive ticket and senate candidates

The six Senate candidates who entered the race are all running for seats they currently hold. 

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | March 24, 2022

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A rundown of the 2022 USGT Senate candidates

There are 29 students running for 18 out of 22 Senate seats for this year's Undergraduate Student Government Tempe elections.

By Alexis Waiss | March 24, 2022

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A rundown of the 2022 USGP executive ticket and senate candidates

Cecilia Alcantar is the current incumbent for the USGP President and is looking to be elected unopposed to a second year. 

By Tori Gantz | March 24, 2022

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A rundown of the 2022 GPSA executive cabinet candidates

Elections will be held March 29 to 30 and results will be announced April 3. 

By Mark Habelt | March 24, 2022

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Democrat and Republican clubs maintain neutrality in primary races

Clubs refrain from inciting intra-party division and prioritize unity before November's general elections by not endorsing candidates.

By Mark Habelt | March 22, 2022

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ASU President Michael Crow addresses tuition increase, housing options at student forum

President Michael Crow spoke on themes of finance at the second student forum hosted by student government on the Polytechnic campus.

By Tori Gantz | March 21, 2022

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USGT Senate draws the line on partisanship

USGT bylaw amendment defines partisanship and provides a system for senators to navigate conflict.

By Alexis Waiss | March 21, 2022

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Bill would include LGBTQ+ protections in state's anti-discrimination policies

Introduction of Arizona House bill shows potential for adding the LGBTQ+ community in the state's anti-discrimination protections.

By Alexis Waiss | March 16, 2022

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ASU students frustrated over stalled efforts on student loan forgiveness

Students are frustrated with the lack of action that the Biden administration has taken on forgiving student loans, which take an average student 20 years to pay off.

By Shane Brennan | March 16, 2022

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Juneteenth to become official city holiday in Tempe in 2022

The City of Tempe voted unanimously on March 3 to add Juneteenth as an official annual city holiday.

By Shane Brennan | March 16, 2022

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