Politics

State Sen. Kyrsten Sinema pursues House seat

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Phoenix, resigned in order to run for Congressional District 9.

By Alyssa Lee | January 8, 2012

Candlelight vigil commemorates Tucson shooting

A small group of mourners, many friends of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords or her deceased aide, Gabe Zimmerman, held a candlelight vigil Saturday evening at the State Capitol remembering the Tucson shootings of a year ago.

By Julia Shumway | January 8, 2012

Arizona receives education grant worth $25 million

The Arizona Department of Education announced Arizona is expected to receive a $25 million grant to improve the state’s educational system as a part of “Race to the Top.”

By Alyssa Lee | January 5, 2012

Tempe residents shed their shoes to enjoy Tempe Town Lake last February. Candidate for mayor Michael Monti is proposing a new swimming area, adding another activity for residents to participate in while visiting the lake. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Candidates announce plan for swimming beach at Tempe Town Lake

Two candidates running for Tempe city offices announced plans for a swimming beach at Tempe Town Lake.

By Brennan Smith | November 29, 2011

Students for Liberty hosted a free speech event on Monday and Tuesday at the Memorial Union by posting a Free Speech Wall made of paper for students and faculty to write down any thoughts or opinions. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Students express themselves, without pulling punches

The Students For Liberty sponsored a Free Speech Wall on the Memorial Union North Stage to remind the Tempe campus of their right to express all beliefs.

By Shawn Raymundo | November 22, 2011

The Tempe City Council passed an amendment Nov. 3 to impose tougher consequences for adults who purchase alcohol for minors under the age of 21. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Tempe to raise fine for supplying alcohol to minors

A unanimous vote by the Tempe City Council on Nov. 3 will raise fines for adults caught supplying alcohol to minors starting in February.

By Brennan Smith | November 22, 2011

Politics and sports

Conventional wisdom rarely works out to be true, particularly in football and politics.

By Will Munsil | November 22, 2011

Desk closings lead to homeless entering dorms, students say

ASU Residential Life plans to reinstate front desk positions at two north campus dormitories following reports of homeless people and other individuals wandering into the halls.

By Kyle Daly | November 21, 2011

Long-term plans for Tempe Town Lake's dam replacement have been delayed until January 5. Tempe city officials said they needed more time to survey the best options. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Town Lake dam solution delayed

Tempe officials delayed the decision on a long-term solution for the Tempe Town Lake west dam until next year.

By Brennan Smith | November 21, 2011

Poll: Arizonans favor reformed pathways to citizenship for immigrants

A recent poll conducted by ASU’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy shows Arizonans favor tighter border security and a reformed pathway to citizenship for undocumented Arizona residents.

By Dan Oberhaus | November 20, 2011

CURRENT CONFLICTS: Maen Rashid Areikat, a Palestine Liberation Organization representative to the United States, spoke in the Memorial Union Thursday about the current issues occurring in Palestine. (Photo by Thania Betancourt)

Palestinian representative says ‘two-state solution’ is answer to conflict

Palestine Liberation Organization Representative to the U.S. and ASU alumnus Maen Rashid Areikat spoke to about 15 people at the Memorial Union Thursday about Palestine’s relations with U.S. and Israel and express the need for peace.

By Thania A. Betancourt | November 17, 2011

FAREWELL ADDRESS: Tempe mayor Hugh Hallman gives his final State of the City address Thursday morning at the Marriott Buttes Resort in Tempe. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Hallman delivers his final State of the City address

Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman delivered his final State of the City address Thursday noting the accomplishments in development Tempe has made in the past years.

By Ryan McCullough | November 13, 2011

Mesa tattoo shop closer to opening following appeals court victory

An Arizona appeals court ruled in favor of two tattoo artists who argued that the First Amendment protects the act of tattooing.

By Shawn Raymundo | November 13, 2011

Election results: Gullett concedes, Pearce trails

Unofficial poll results put Stanton ahead of Gullett in the Phoenix mayoral election; Lewis is optimistic for the recall election for the 18th Legislative District.

By Julia Shumway and Dan Oberhaus | November 8, 2011

D.C. VISIT: Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner stopped by the Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Tuesday to discuss President Obama's agenda and job creation with local community leaders. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Secretary Geithner, community leaders discuss economy on Downtown campus

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner came to the Downtown campus Tuesday to discuss President Barack Obama’s economic agenda.

By John McKelvey III | November 8, 2011

DENOUNCING ALLEGATIONS: Herman Cain addresses the press in Scottsdale Tuesday afternoon. Cain held the press conference to publicly respond to the sexual harassment allegations made by Sharon Bialek, saying that nothing ever happened between them. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Cain denies sexual harassment claims from ASU alumna

Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain denied several accusations of sexual harassment levied against him Tuesday at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort.

By Brennan Smith | November 8, 2011

CRACKING DOWN: The City of Tempe Council approved changes to the city code adding a provision called "unlawful gatherings", which gives police more flexibility when dealing with parties. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

City code amendment could affect party enforcement

The Tempe City Council unanimously passed an amendment to the city code on Thursday that could affect enforcement of large parties and gatherings in Tempe.

By Ryan McCullough | November 6, 2011

PRESIDENT CALLING: A student poses for a picture depicting a phone call from President Barack Obama. Youth reporters around the nation had a conference call with President Obama Monday afternoon. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Obama’s new national campaign targets youth voters

“Greater Together” is a new initiative created by Obama for America that’s geared toward college students.

By Dan Oberhaus | October 31, 2011

Phoenix mayoral candidates square off in sustainability debate

Phoenix Mayoral candidates, Wes Gullett and Greg Stanton debate their stance on sustainability issues in their second to last debate before Election Day.

By Dan Oberhaus | October 25, 2011

Hallman endorses Monti for Tempe mayor

Successful Tempe restaurant owner Michael Monti earns the support of Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman in the mayoral race of 2012.

By Brennan Smith | October 20, 2011

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