Politics

ASU student travels to Syria for humanitarian efforts

Biochemistry and justice studies junior Zana Alattar travelled to Syria in November 2013 with an organization called Students Organize for Syria at ASU.

By Jessica Suerth | March 2, 2015

How to: Run for ASU Student Government

With ASU Student Government elections right around the corner, many students do not know how to apply or what positions are available.

By Jessica Suerth | February 25, 2015

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government demonstrates support for new Barrett course

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government passed a resolution that supports the creation of a new Barrett, the Honors College course Tuesday.

By Jessica Suerth | February 24, 2015

Arizona Senate Judiciary Committee endorses medical amnesty bill

Bill to provide prosecution immunity to underage drinkers who request medical attention advances in committee.

By Kelcie Grega | February 19, 2015

The Devil's Grid: What to know about net neutrality

The big vote on the open Internet drops next week.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | February 19, 2015

ASU students discuss education budget cuts with politicians at Arizona Capitol

ASU students from the Undergraduate Student Government Downtown and USG West spoke with Arizona legislators about recent budget cuts to higher education and the impact the cuts could have.

By Soyenixe Lopez | February 18, 2015

Former Vice President of ASU College Republicans James Malone apologizes in front of other members Wednesday for a letter he sent to Democratic lawmakers earlier this month that mentioned how hard the organization had worked to ensure they were not re-elected.

ASU College Republican responsible for viral letter to Democrats resigns

ASU College Republicans announced the resignation of former Vice President James Malone on Wednesday after Malone apologized for sending a disrespectful letter to state Democrats.

By Joey Hancock | February 18, 2015

Arizona medical amnesty bill on path to becoming law

Sen. Kelli Ward, R-Lake Havasu City, has sponsored a bill that would allow intoxicated minors to access medical help in case of an emergency.

By Jessica Suerth | February 16, 2015

ASU College Republicans: Member sent letter to Democratic lawmakers on his own

ASU College Republicans apologized Thursday for an unauthorized letter sent by its vice president and said it expected his resignation Friday.

By Julia Shumway | February 12, 2015

ASU College Republicans member sends letter to Democratic legislative members

A member of ASU College Republicans sent an unprofessional letter to several Democratic members of the state Legislature, causing an uproar within the community.

By Jessica Suerth | February 11, 2015

Melissa Woodward, Tempe USG senator, on Feb. 10, 2015 at the Memorial Union in Tempe. Melissa Woodward presented SB 64 Senate Replacement Provision, which caused heated a debate. (Krista Tillman/ The State Press)

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government to support medical amnesty

At its Tuesday meeting, Tempe USG voted to support a medical amnesty bill that is going through the Arizona Legislature.

By Jessica Suerth | February 10, 2015

Group that posted anti-immigrant, anti-Islamic posters on ASU's Tempe campus speaks out

Angelo John Gage, the chairman for the National Youth Front, has come out and explained the organization's mission.

By Jessica Suerth | February 8, 2015

Arizona Board of Regents address proposed $75 million in budget cuts

The Arizona Board of Regents issued a call to action to ensure that more than the $75 million in budget cuts does not increase, while trying to protect Arizona's higher education system.

By Shelby Slade | February 5, 2015

Being anti-science shouldn't be a political stance

In the aftermath of the recent measles outbreak, political candidates have been labeled as either pro or anti-science. This decision sets our country on a very dangerous path away from science.

By Zach Josephson | February 4, 2015

Congressman Tim Ryan's pursuit of power

It is easier to locate a spine on Capitol Hill than it is for women to find supportive and realistic alternatives to abortion.

By Joan Lebeau | February 4, 2015

Arizona public universities present to House Committee on performance-based funding

ASU President Michael Crow, NAU President Rita Cheng, UA President Ann Weaver Hart and Arizona Board of Regents President Eileen Klein agreed to redesign the system in which they are funded to a performance-based model during their presentations to a House committee Thursday.

By Maribel Castillo | February 1, 2015