Politics

USG Sen. Isabelle Murray speaks during a floor debate on her impeachment, Tuesday, Oct. 21. Sen. Murray was impeached for breaking guidelines on speaking to media and for communication issues. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

Impeached senator plans to appeal Tempe USG ruling after violations explained

Former Senator Isabelle Murray is weighing her options and is planning to appeal her impeachment after looking into the articles of impeachment and grounds that were brought against her.

By Joey Hancock | October 24, 2014

Superintendent candidate, ASU professor David Garcia discusses state education goals

ASU associate professor David Garcia is ready to take the next step and work to provide better education in the state of Arizona through fixing the school grading system and providing a better education to all Arizona students.

By Joey Hancock | October 23, 2014

USG Sen. Daniel Martin (left, gesturing) speaks during a floor debate on the impeachment of Sen. Isabelle Murray, Tuesday, Oct. 21. Sen. Murray was impeached for breaking guidelines on speaking to media and for communication issues. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASU Senator impeached for violating Tempe USG guidelines

Former Senator Isabelle Murray was impeached for violations to Tempe Undergraduate Student Government guidelines for speaking with the media and disclosing sensitive information.

| October 21, 2014

Students, experts debate marijuana legalization at ASU West campus

ASU's West campus was home to a public debate on the benefits and issues of marijuana legalization.

By William Parker | October 21, 2014

Sparking Democracy event to feature Ducey, DuVal at ASU Tempe campus

Candidates for state office will be attending Sparking Democracy to allow students to hear directly from them on issues that affect students and the University.

By Joey Hancock | October 20, 2014

Senator John Oyas uses his clicker to vote for a bill at a USG meeting on Oct. 7, 2014. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

November student government meeting to discuss ASU-wide issues

A University-wide Undergraduate Student Government meeting will be held in a joint session with all campus senators in November to discuss issues involving entire University.

By Joey Hancock | October 20, 2014

Political debates are now just gaffes waiting to happen

Political debates have devolved to a point where candidates show up to give their opponents the opportunity to make a mistake.

By Zach Josephson | October 19, 2014

Republican candidate Michele Reagan and Democratic candidate Terry Goddard debate in A.E. England on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2014. The debate was part of Civic Action Night at the Downtown Campus. (Photo by Jonathan Williams)

Arizona Secretary of State candidates Goddard, Reagan debate at ASU

Democrat Terry Goddard and Republican Michele Reagan, both candidates for Arizona's Secretary of State, debated and answered student questions at the Downtown campus Thursday.

By Jonathan Williams | October 16, 2014

Clay is achin' for Republican support

Wavering in one’s integrity is never a path toward political victory—fighting the good fight with all you can, is.

By Harrison Finzel | October 9, 2014

ASU Gubernatorial Dialog on Veterans' Affairs, Oct. 8 2014

Gubernatorial candidates DuVal, Hess discuss veteran issues

Candidates for Arizona Governor, Fred DuVal and Barry Hess, discussed veteran issues during the first such discussion between gubernatorial candidates at the Downtown campus.

By Joey Hancock | October 8, 2014

Tempe City Councilmember Kolby Granville speaks to the Tempe USG senate in Tempe, Arizona, on Oct. 7, 2014.

Tempe USG changes bylaws, tables Event Benefits Act

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government passed two bills at Tuesday's meeting, including further changes to bylaws and an Event Benefits Act, which will allow sports clubs to apply for event funding.

| October 7, 2014

ASU students register to vote as deadline looms

Organizations push to get students to register to vote before the Oct. 6 deadline.

By Jonathan Williams | October 2, 2014

Flooding is seen at a parking structure on Third Street near Mill Avenue in Tempe. The flooding was the result of a record-setting rainstorm in the Valley. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

Tempe USG passes resolution for appropriate weather responses

Tempe USG passed a resolution ensuring student, faculty and staff safety by calling for the University to close during extreme weather events.

| September 23, 2014

The Morrison Institute for Public Policy hosts Arizona's first citizens initiative review, Sept. 18-21, 2014. Participants from a random pool participated in reviewing Proposition 487 which is about government pensions. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

Morrison Institute hosts citizen's initiative review to help inform Arizona voters

A citizen panel consisting of 20 representative Phoenix voters crafted a report on the pros and cons of Proposition 487 for pension reform, after four days of informational presentations and group activities.

By Emi Kamezaki | September 21, 2014

Doug Ducey thanks the crowd for their support in his campaign after winning the Republican gubernatorial candidacy was announced at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 26. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

Arizona gubernatorial candidates argue economy, education in first debate

Doug Ducey and Fred DuVal took the stage in Chandler tonight to discuss the economy and education in the first of five gubernatorial debates leading to the election in November.

By Joey Hancock | September 10, 2014

Graduate student Jordan Hibbs was nominated as one of MSNBC's "Women in Politics: College Edition 2014." (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

MSNBC features graduate student Jordan Hibbs as outstanding female student leader

ASU alumna and master's student Jordan Hibbs was nominated by the University for MSNBC's "Women in Politics: College Edition."

By Joey Hancock | September 10, 2014

Tempe USG passes appropriations budget, allocates $100,000 for sports clubs

The Tempe Undergraduate Student Government 12th Legislature passes appropriations budget and bylaw changes act during third session of semester.

By Joey Hancock | September 9, 2014

Why atheists care about religion

A response to actor Kevin Sorbo's rant on atheism

By Megan Janetsky | September 2, 2014

Morrison Institute's (left to right) Associate Director David Daugherty, Project Manager Andrea Whitsett, and Director Thom Reilly will help the institute host Arizona's first ever Citizens' Initiative Review, Sept. 18-21. The event will be held in the Arizona Convention Center, where citizens will focus on the Phoenix city government pension reform proposition. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

ASU Public Policy Institute brings discussion of pension reform to Phoenix

A citizen panel consisting of 20 representative Phoenix voters will hear three days of information on public pension reform and then craft a citizen's initiative to address it.

By Emi Kamezaki | September 2, 2014

Graphic by Samantha Presley and Nathan Hammond

Dream deferred: ASU facilities wither without maintenance funding

After years of the state government failing to grant Arizona's universities any money for facilities maintenance, $3 million were allocated to the schools for this fiscal year. But many are saying this is too little, too late.

By Emily Mahoney | September 2, 2014

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