Politics

Cristian Torres, USG Tempe Senate President calls the first USG meeting of the 2016 year to order at the MU Union Stage.

Tempe USG nomination to ABOR called into question after allegations of 'inappropriate comments'

One of Tempe USG's nominations to the Arizona Board of Regents was called into question after allegations surfaced of "crude comments."

By Isaac Windes | November 30, 2016

ASU student Danny Cox, who temporarily withdrew from the University to assist in Donald Trump's campaign for president, poses for a photo with Trump and his running mate Gov. Mike Pence.

ASU student went from marketing major to helping direct Trump's campaign

Last spring, Danny Cox was a marketing junior with limited political interest looking to pursue his family's business of pharmaceutical sales — a semester later, he was the political director for the Trump campaign.

By Garrison S. Murphy | November 30, 2016

It's time to laugh at the debacle that was the 2016 election

The only way to get over it is to just laugh it off.

By Austen Bundy | November 30, 2016

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during a campaign stop in the Phoenix Convention Center, in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016.

Post-Election Day, Arizona electors receive pressure from Trump opponents

Since President-elect Donald Trump was elected to office on Nov. 8, there has been a wave of opposition attempting to keep Trump out of office.

By Victor Keys | November 29, 2016

ASU Young Democrats to select new executive board members

The ASU Young Democrats will have a new executive board, starting Dec. 2.

By Angel Mendoza | November 29, 2016

Undocumented business owners look back on success and forward to the uncertain future

Two ASU DACA students succeed in college, activism and their own businesses.

By Leah Goldberg | November 29, 2016

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

USGD resolves to protect its DACA students on campus

Members of USGD believe DACA students will continue to belong in Sun Devil community.

By Guillermo Mijares | November 22, 2016

Students respond to appointment of Steve Bannon as White House chief strategist

Politically involved students voice opinions on Kyrsten Sinema's failure to sign a letter against the White House appointment of Steve Bannon.

By Angel Mendoza | November 22, 2016

A segment of the bike lanes is pictured on McClintock Drive as a McClintock High School student uses the sidewalk to ride his bike in Tempe, Arizona.

Tempe residents dismayed over McClintock Drive bike lanes

Tempe City Council implemented new bike lanes on McClintock Drive near the south side of Tempe. It has some Tempe residents disgruntled.

By Victor Keys | November 22, 2016

Downtown Mesa is pictured on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016.

Downtown Mesa campus expansion halted after election results

Although Mesa residents shot down a ballot question which would have funded a downtown ASU campus, city officials are still setting their sights on expansion.

By Angel Mendoza | November 22, 2016

Donald Trump takes the stage during his campaign stop at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016.

ASU sustainability groups react to potential environmental policy changes proposed by Trump

As Inauguration Day draws closer, some students have said their anxiety or anticipation about the new administration has increased — specifically those involved in sustainability.

By Garrison S. Murphy | November 21, 2016

Members of the ASU chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists pose for a photo a the iHeartRadio studio on Nov. 18, 2016, in downtown Phoenix, Arizona.

The National Association for Black Journalists helps ASU members reach new journalistic heights

NABJ ASU chapter empowers black students in the newsroom.

By Guillermo Mijares | November 17, 2016

Protestors gather on the University Drive bridge during a protest of the 2016 presidential election results near the Old Main building on the ASU Tempe campus on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.

Provost email reassures students after the election

The provost said the values of the University remain unchanged regardless of the election's results.

By Garrison S. Murphy | November 17, 2016

Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during his rally at Fountain Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona, on Saturday, March 19, 2016.

The first 100 days: What the president-elect likely can and can't do

A look at what President-elect Donald Trump could feasibly accomplish during his first 100 days in office.

By Angel Mendoza | November 17, 2016

Photo illustration done on Wednesday, March 3, 2016.

Raised wage, raised questions: How Prop. 206 could affect working Arizonans

Starting in 2017, the minimum wage in Arizona will no longer be $8.05 and will increase to $10.

By Angel Mendoza | November 15, 2016

#NoDAPL day of action showcases public outcry for Native Americans

DAPL protests took place across the nation today, as the window to take action under this administration draws to a close.

By Isaac Windes | November 15, 2016

Some voters handed out nonpartisan cupcakes to encourage ASU students to express their right to vote outside of the Sun Devil Fitness Complex on Election Day on Nov. 8, 2016.

How the Latino vote could impact future elections, based on this year's election

A major factor that was projected to affect the 2016 presidential election was the Latino vote.

By Victor Keys | November 15, 2016

Students chant during a protest of the 2016 presidential election results near the Old Main building on the ASU Tempe campus on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.

ASU follows national trend of anti-Trump demonstrations

Phoenix and Tempe ASU students have joined the national trend, holding nightly marches to protest the election of Donald Trump.

By Isaac Windes | November 14, 2016

Protestors begin to march down the University Drive bridge during a protest of the 2016 presidential election results near the ASU Tempe campus on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.

In the aftermath of the election, on-campus political groups brace for change

Political advocacy groups on campus are seeking to regroup following the results of Election Day.

By Angel Mendoza | November 13, 2016

USG Polytechnic President elect Ryan O'Hara poses for a portrait with his vice presidents.

Ryan O'Hara appointed as 2016 student trustee to represent students

Polytechnic Undergraduate Student Government President Ryan O'Hara is now an ASU trustee.

By Garrison S. Murphy | November 10, 2016

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