Politics

ASU students share voting decisions

On election night, ASU students explain who they voted for and why.

By Julie Vitkovskaya and Sean Logan | November 6, 2012

“I wasn’t for either candidate. What’s interesting to me is that most people were voting for Romney because they didn’t want Obama, or voting for Obama because they didn’t want Romney. Personally, that’s not something that I wanted to do. Although I didn’t like either, … I favored (Obama) because I felt like between the two, there’s more chance of all humans having equal rights.” -- Marisa Khachadoorian, Freshman, Art Studies

ASU students react to presidential election

ASU students at the Memorial Union on the Tempe campus share their opinion on the presidential election.

By Julie Vitkovskaya and Sean Logan | November 6, 2012

Election Day highlights swing states’ impact

Political science professors agree: the Electoral College is what to watch on Election Day.

By Riis Valcho | November 5, 2012

ASU graduate and second-year law student Saman Golestan and transborder studies junior Isabella Leavitt hung polling location flyers on kiosks and in University housing buildings around the Tempe campus on Monday night. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

Campus political groups make last Election Day push

On-campus political groups will pursue semester-long election efforts through Tuesday, distributing last-minute educational materials and motivating students to vote.

By Paulina Pineda | November 5, 2012

6 films and TV shows fitting for Election Day

The State Press presents a list of films that reflect the discussed issues in this election season.

By Taylor Costello | November 5, 2012

The burden of American responsibility

On Election Day, let’s consider our role not just as voting citizens, but as individuals with a responsibility to each other.

By Esther Drown | November 5, 2012

Maricopa County provided an early voting station at the Palo Verde West dorms. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

Campus early voting ends approaching Election Day

Students closed the early polling period Friday by voting at Palo Verde West.

By Tess Homan | November 4, 2012

Political science professor Patrick Kenney discusses the 2012 election during a forum at the University Club on the Tempe campus Thursday night. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

Political analysts predict upcoming elections

A panel of political analysts discussed the factors influencing the results of the presidential, congressional and local races.

By Tess Homan | November 1, 2012

Editorial: Bipartisanship in Sandy’s wake

Superstorm Sandy has been destructive, but it reminds our leaders that the things that unify us are greater than the party lines that divide us.

By Editorial Board | October 31, 2012

The Grand Canyon will be included in a number of state parks Arizona lawmakers are requesting to take from federal protection with Proposition 120. The state plans to use parts of the parks for mining and agricultural development. (Photo by Manikandan Vijayakumar)

Lawmakers aim to seize Grand Canyon

If passed, Proposition 120 would allow Arizona to control the Grand Canyon and possibly open it for mining and resource development.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | October 31, 2012

Rally encourages students to raise voices, cast vote

A rally on the Tempe campus featured prominent guest speakers and student organizations to motivate students to vote.

By Charlotte Das | October 31, 2012

Media sells voter ID sensationalism

The controversy behind voter ID laws can be resolved with a dose of common sense.

By Colton Gavin | October 28, 2012

Kyrsten Sinema introduces herself during an open forum in the Memorial Union at the Tempe campus Thursday night. Sinema is running for Congress in Arizona's 9th Congressional District. (Photo by Danielle Gregory)

Students campaign for Sinema

Students organized a campaign group on Facebook for Kyrsten Sinema, Democratic candidate for Arizona’s 9th Congressional District.

By Tess Homan | October 25, 2012

Former mayor and county attorney to debate open elections

Former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson and Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery will debate the legitimacy of Proposition 121 at the Tempe campus Thursday.

By Adrian Borunda | October 24, 2012

Veekas Shrivastava, ASU economics graduate, will be speaking at the Youth Town Hall in MU Ventana Ballroom tomorrow from 2-6 p.m. (Photo by W. Scot Grey)

Youth Town Hall focuses on civic leadership

Students will gather Wednesday afternoon to discuss civic engagement in Arizona’s future.

By Tess Homan | October 23, 2012

Prop. 204 supporters, dissenters debate sales tax initiative

Campaign leaders for and against Proposition 204 debated the initiative Monday night.

By Tess Homan | October 22, 2012

Final presidential debate strays into domestic policy

The debate at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla., focused on America’s role in the world and reactions to events in Libya, Syria and Egypt.

By Kirsten Kraklio | October 22, 2012

Arizona Alternative Health on Southern Avenue and McClintock Drive offers Tempe residents the opportunity to do a free screening for medical marijuana cards. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Judge holds off on medical marijuana ruling

Arizona awaits the decision of Judge Michael D. Gordon to see whether medical marijuana can be legally sold at dispensaries throughout the state.

By Adrian Martinez | October 21, 2012

Will Greene, an ASU alumnus, reviews his agenda for the day. Greene is the campaign manager for Democrat Paul Newman, who is seeking a second term at the Arizona Corporation Commission. (Photo by Danielle Gregory)

ASU alumnus strives to make renewable energy a national reality

Will Greene, the civically minded campaign manager for Paul Newman, is using his education from ASU to facilitate a shift in priorities for the nation.

By Taylor Costello | October 21, 2012

Claims dismissed against redistricting commission

A lawsuit against the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission was dismissed Tuesday after a judge ruled the claim was “too broad” and failed to comply with rules of the court.

By Adrian Borunda | October 18, 2012

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