Politics

The intersection of Mill Avenue and 7th Street, where two student housing developments were proposed, pictured on Thursday, July 7.

Tempe City Council shoots down student housing for going against downtown 'vision'

The Tempe City Council rejected two student housing proposals because they did not fit the council's vision for the downtown area.

By Joshua Bowling | July 12, 2016

The current empty lot on the northwest corner of Ash Avenue and University Drive where The Local is planned for 2018.

Tempe City Council approves Whole Foods, residential development for downtown area

Tempe City Council approved a development which would bring downtown Tempe its first grocery store in over 10 years.

By Joshua Bowling | July 9, 2016

Downtown Phoenix Post Office to be named after retired congressman, ASU alumnus

With a bill introduced June 21, the building could be renamed after retired Arizona congressman Ed Pastor.

By Isaac Windes | July 1, 2016

The "Trump Shop" on the northeast corner of 15th Avenue and McDowell Road pictured on Saturday, June 18.

Arizona's got the blues: How a typically Republican state could go Democrat in the 2016 election

There is a chance Arizona could go blue in the upcoming election — how might it happen?

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | June 26, 2016

Presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump took the stage at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, June 18 to address supporters at his fourth Arizona campaign rally.

Presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump calls for change at Phoenix rally

Donald Trump spoke in Phoenix for his fourth campaign rally on Saturday, June 18.

By Joshua Bowling | June 19, 2016

Representatives who support and oppose Prop. 123 worked within the Arizona Capitol building on May 18, 2016.

Prop. 123 settles lawsuit, expert says increases are 'not a large fix'

Proposition 123 will allocate an additional $3.5 billion to schools, but its contributions could just be a small step in the right direction.

By Joshua Bowling | May 22, 2016

Close election results indicate narrow victory for Prop. 123

Although Proposition 123 results have not been announced, those involved in the election believe the proposition will pass.

By Joshua Bowling | May 19, 2016

The Arizona State Senate building pictured March 23, 2016, in downtown Phoenix.

Arizona senate budget bill would boost state university funding by $32 million

Senate President Andy Biggs proposed the state increase university funding by $32 million in his Senate budget bill. Here's what that means.

By Megan Janetsky | April 27, 2016

Members of the Haymarket Squares posed for a portrait.

Valley Noise: The Haymarket Squares are Phoenix's punkgrass pioneers

The Haymarket Squares revel in the old-time sounds of bluegrass while giving the establishment the middle finger.

By Ian Dickinson | April 24, 2016

Tempe USG President Brandon Bishop poses for a portrait on the steps of Old Main on ASU's Tempe campus on Thursday, April 7, 2016. He is abstaining from giving endorsements this election season.

USG election suit decisions favor Bishop ticket

The Associated Students of ASU Supreme Court has given verdicts on three cases stemming back to the Tempe USG elections.

By Joshua Bowling | April 21, 2016

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

Polytechnic students, get to know your 2016-17 executives

A deeper look into the background and vision of the 2016-17 USG Polytechnic executive ticket.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | April 14, 2016

A tution hearing is held at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting on the ASU Tempe campus on March 29, 2016, in the Memorial Union.

What to expect in upcoming Arizona Board of Regents meeting

The Arizona Board of Regents will meet on April 7 and 8 to discuss all things education. Here's what you need to know.

By Megan Janetsky | April 6, 2016

Ernesto Hernandez, Vice President of Services elect, poses for a portait.
Courtesy of Jimmy Arwood

Future USG downtown vice president charged with "nonfeasance" by senators

Elected Undergraduate Student Government Downtown Vice President of Student Services and current senator was declared "nonfeasant" by other USGD senators after failing to complete some of his senatorial duties.

By Megan Janetsky | April 5, 2016

Professor Sethuraman Panchanathan poses for a portrait in his office in the Fulton Center on Friday, March 25, 2016.

ASU professor selected for advisory council under Ariz. Secretary of State

ASU professor Sethuraman Panchanathan was selected to be on Arizona Secretary of State Michele Reagan's new advisory council.

By Ethan Millman | April 4, 2016

An emergency button for fire, police and EMS is pictured on the Tempe campus on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

USG Safety Escort poses problems for students in need of safe transportation

A USG Senator has introduced a plan for a new uber-like app for Safety Escort in attempt to fix student concerns about the service.

By Sydney Greene | March 31, 2016

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

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