Politics

Cartoon illustration done on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

'Broken' Tempe USG election system strikes controversy among candidates

Frustrations surrounding USG elections caused students to lose interest in their student government.

By Joshua Bowling | March 30, 2016

The Eldridge, McCawley, Deitz ticket drops out of the 2016 Undergraduate Student Government Tempe election, and endorsed the DeGravina campaign on Tuesday, March 29, 2016.

'The Human Campaign' drops out of USG elections, endorses DeGravina ticket

The Human Campaign has withdrawn its ticket from the Tempe USG presidential election.

By Megan Janetsky | March 29, 2016

The USG Downtown candidates meet on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, for an election forum to inform students before the coming election.

USGD hosts an elections forum for inquiring student voters

USG Downtown held an election forum so that students could get to know the candidates and better understand policies and plans of each platform.

By Ethan Millman | March 23, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a campaign stop at Carl Hayden Community High School in Phoenix, Arizona, on Monday, March 21, 2016.

Hillary Clinton calls out Arpaio and Republicans at Phoenix campaign rally

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton stopped in Phoenix to rally support before Arizona's election day tomorrow.

By Jacob Goldstein | March 21, 2016

Ernesto Hernandez (Vice President of Services), left, Jackson Dangremond (President), center, and Jimmy Arwood (Vice President of Policy), right, pose for a portrait.

Voting Guide: Downtown USG Presidential Election

An interview with Jackson Dangremond, the only candidate for president of USG Downtown.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | March 21, 2016

Security personnel patrol a rally for presidential candidate Donald Trump at Fountain Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona, on Saturday, March 19, 2016.

Donald Trump protestors, supporters face off outside Fountain Hills rally

Although thousands turned up to hear presidential candidate Donald Trump speak, hundreds of protestors made their voices heard at the hopeful’s rally in Fountain Hills on Saturday.

By Allie Bice | March 19, 2016

Arizona Young Advocates club encourages youth vote

ASU’s Arizona Young Advocates club hopes to combat low voter turnout by educating students about the registration process and connecting students with governmental officials.

By Lauren Marshall | March 13, 2016

Some ASU students turn to faith for guidance in presidential election

ASU's religious organizations are walking the line between offering life guidance to religious students and staying out of politics.

By BrieAnna Frank | March 13, 2016

A meeting is held to discuss the deregulation of landscape architecture in Arizona on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016.

House bill may affect ASU landscape architecture students

A recently proposed Arizona house bill may affect the future of landscape architecture in Arizona.

By Ethan Millman | March 2, 2016

ASU student starts dating site for Bernie Sanders' supporters

Elvis was right — people really are looking for a "hunka hunka Bern-in' love."

By Alexis Egeland | March 1, 2016

Photo illustration done on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016.

ASU students turn to social media for political discussion

In a world of retweets and 140-character comments, social media is playing a strong role in both sides of the political spectrum.

By David Caltabiano | February 29, 2016

Photo illustration done on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016.

Guns on campus bill dies, but push for concealed carry at ASU continues

ASU's Students for Self-Defense is continuing the fight for concealed carry after the House failed to vote on the measure before Feb. 19.

By BrieAnna Frank | February 28, 2016

The major 2016 presidential candidates as Mario Kart characters

The most relevant political article to date.

By Isabella Castillo | February 17, 2016

ASU to buy more land near Downtown Phoenix campus

ABOR has approved ASU's request to purchase 0.8 acres of land adjacent to the Downtown Phoenix campus, allowing the University to try to remedy the lack of space downtown.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | February 7, 2016

3 things you missed from Arizona Board of Regent's spring meeting

This is what you missed from Arizona Board of Regent's most recent meeting.

By Megan Janetsky | February 5, 2016

Students in the Pre-Law Society are pictured at their fall banquet.

Pre-Law Society aims to help students find their path in law

The Pre-Law Society on campus plans to show a different side of law by gathering law students to build resumes and plan for law school.

By Angelica Cabral | February 4, 2016

Downtown Phoenix is pictured on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. The Arizona Board of Regents has recently approved ASU’s request to expand the downtown Phoenix campus.

ABOR business and finance committee supports ASU Downtown campus expansion

The Arizona Board of Regents Business and Finance committee Wednesday unanimously voted to support the University's request to acquire more land in downtown Phoenix.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | February 3, 2016

Tempe USG opposes controversial House bill that would allow concealed carry weapons on campus

Tempe USG voted to oppose Arizona House Bill 2072, a controversial gun bill, as well as allocating funds to clubs and organizations.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | February 2, 2016

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government president Isaac Miller gives an interview on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at the Memorial Union on the Tempe campus.

USG-Tempe President Isaac Miller on his background, policy goals and the nature of leadership

Tempe USG President Isaac Miller is a tall, lanky man earning a philosophy degree who says he values exact and understanding communication.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | January 28, 2016

Bill proposed in Arizona house would allow concealed weapons on college campuses

A proposed bill that could allow students and faculty to carry concealed weapons on college campuses.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | January 24, 2016

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