Politics

Obama addresses middle class in 2015 State of the Union

President Barack Obama's sixth State of the Union address focused on America’s middle class.

By Aimee Plante | January 20, 2015

Veronica Aguilar adresses the Undergraduate Student Government on Jan. 13 in Tempe. Aguilar discussed federal employment prospects for alumni of the program during the first USG meeting of the spring semester. (Jonathan Galan/The State Press)

ASU student governments look ahead to spring 2015 semester

In order to benefit students on all four ASU campuses, student government organizations established new events, activities and programs for the semester.

By Jessica Suerth | January 20, 2015

ASU President Crow: In-state tuition won't increase despite Ducey's proposed university funding cuts

The Arizona Board of Regents said it will require a great deal of creativity and and adaptation to retain the current quality of education in the state, after Gov. Doug Ducey announces a $75 million cut from public university funding.

By Megan Janetsky | January 16, 2015

Ducey doesn't follow 'Arizona Roadmap' during inaugural address

During his first speech as governor, Doug Ducey failed to expand on promises he made throughout his campaign.

By Jessica Suerth | January 11, 2015

Doug Ducey taking his oath to office as Arizona's governor with his family beside him. The inauguration took place at the State Capitol courtyard on January 5, 2015. (Photo by Emily Johnson)

Doug Ducey sworn in as Arizona's 23rd governor

Former Arizona treasurer Doug Ducey was sworn in as Arizona's newest governor Monday afternoon.

By Jessica Suerth | January 5, 2015

Legal experts defend impeached ASU student government senator Isabelle Murray's point of view

News organizations from all over the state and country picked up Murray's case as a possible violation of the First Amendment. Meanwhile, Tempe Undergraduate Student Government leaders said Murray broke federal law when she shared private information about a student’s open disciplinary case.

By Emily Mahoney | December 4, 2014

Main takeaway from Ferguson is necessity of police cameras

The controversy over Michael Brown's death will spark reform in the police system to benefit both citizens and officers

By Megan Janetsky | November 25, 2014

Food stamps here to stay, and rightfully so

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence decided it was a good idea to cut food stamps in an ignorant effort to fight a nonexistent issue.

By Megan Janetsky | November 23, 2014

USG Senate President Will Smith speaks during a hearing before the USG Supreme Court in which former senator Isabelle Murray appealed her impeachment from the Senate. The court rejected Murray’s appeal 4-0. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASASU Supreme Court rejects former senator Isabelle Murray's impeachment appeal

Former Tempe Undergraduate Student Government senator Isabelle Murray's appeal to the court was rejected unanimously at an appeal hearing on Nov. 21.

By Ksenia Maryasova | November 21, 2014

A large group of students, many from the minority coalitions, came to Isabel Murray's impeachment hearing to speak in her support. (Photo by Lena Sarsour/Courtesy of Isabel Murray)

Sorting through the dialogue: The story behind an ASU senator's impeachment

The events leading to Tempe USG Sen. Isabelle Murray’s removal from office as well as the impeachment hearing have been clouded with wildly contrasting accounts.

| November 20, 2014

Guide to the news: How Tempe USG works

Tempe USG has been receiving a great deal of attention both within and without the ASU community for its impeached senator. But in order to understand the news surrounding it, one must understand how the organization works.

| November 12, 2014

Midterm Elections

Highlights of the Arizona Democratic and Republican viewing parties on election night. Arizona voters shared the importance of voting and participating in the election.

By Vianka Villa | November 5, 2014

Election Day pickup lines will cast your ballot

#ElectionDayPickupLines were the real winner Tuesday night. Whether your favorite candidates won or not, these tweets will pick you back up.