Politics

ABOR meets at the Memorial Union, students voice concerns over University issues

ABOR's meeting at the Memorial Union covered University issues such as free speech and funding.

By Kasturi Tale | February 17, 2025

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Senate bill introduced to state legislature to cap compensation for university presidents

Senate Bill 1453 is set to limit the amount of money public university presidents can receive. 

By Emma Bradford | February 13, 2025

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Maricopa County's inactive voter removal raises concerns about voter education

Although laws such as canceling inactive voters' registration are routine in Arizona, many students are unaware of these practices.

By Pippa Fung | February 13, 2025

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Michael Crow hosts forum at West Valley, speaks on free speech, tuition, mental health

Michael Crow discusses the tuition surcharge, College Republicans United at ASU and mental health services at a forum on the West Valley campus. 

By Ellis Preston | February 12, 2025

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Flying fears persist after Scottsdale Airport accident, ASU expert relieves worries

Students and a University aviation expert reflect on plane crashes, including a recent one in Scottsdale. 

By Ellis Preston | February 12, 2025

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ASU community and state senators respond to DEI actions taken state and nationwide

After statewide legislation targeting DEI programs, University members speak on the legality of DEI across various sectors and its potential implications.

By Valeria Cruz Butrón | February 12, 2025

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Native American students, ASU community members worry after statewide increase in ICE presence

Native American community members at ASU raise racial profiling concerns following state-wide reports of ICE investigations.

By Sam Luba | February 10, 2025

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STEM majors gather outside Hayden Library in protest of federal funding freezes

STEM students at ASU protested outside Hayden Library against federal funding freezes and DEI policy changes. 

By Pippa Fung and Ammaar Zindani | February 6, 2025

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The Rio Reimagined initiative connects students and their neighbors

The initiative seeks to support the Valley by improving the Salt and Gila rivers.

By Carsten Oyer | February 6, 2025

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USG-T meeting addresses College Republicans United at ASU and suspending assembly members

USG-T passes resolution calling on the University to investigate College Republicans United and dismissed hearing a controversial bill.

By Madison Haynie and Ellis Preston | February 5, 2025

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Student activists express fear for the future of social media following Trump's inauguration

Students from political groups discuss the effect of social media CEOs and their presence at Inauguration Day.

By Sam Luba | February 4, 2025

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TikTok's battle for survival: The app's ban and Trump's new order

TikTok's fame and reach have sparked fear from U.S. officials on national security risks — here is the summary of events that have occurred so far. 

By Natalia Rodriguez | February 3, 2025

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Faculty and students react to Trump climate decisions, some voice worries

The initial wave of executive orders by Trump regarding the environment may impact students and faculty studying climate change and energy use. 

By Carsten Oyer | February 3, 2025

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Hundreds protest CRU at ASU event, in solidarity with immigrants and DACA students

A College Republicans United at ASU tabling event asking students to turn in fellow classmates to ICE led to a campus protest outside of the Hayden Library.

By Sophia Ramirez and Ellis Preston | January 31, 2025

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Politicians, student organizations condemn CRU at ASU event planned for Friday

Organizations, community members and students speak out against CRU at ASU's event, which calls on students to report classmates to ICE. 

By George Headley | January 30, 2025

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Demonstrators protest next to Downtown Phoenix campus as students join in

Students join anti-fascism protest outside of the Downtown Phoenix campus.

By Ellis Preston | January 30, 2025

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College Republicans United asks students to report fellow classmates to ICE this Friday

A CRU tabling event near the Memorial Union this Friday asking students to report fellow students to ICE is facing backlash from members of the University and surrounding community.

By George Headley | January 30, 2025

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Breaking: Trump to cancel pro-Palestinian protesters’ student visas

Trump signs executive order that will combat antisemitism and remove student visas from pro-Palestinian protesters.

By Pippa Fung and Emma Bradford | January 29, 2025

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GSG renounces new fees proposed by Council of Presidents

GSG clarifies stance against student-initiated fees proposed by the Council of Presidents.

By Ellis Preston | January 29, 2025

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GSG votes to subsidize new tuition surcharge for graduate student body

GSG acts against a new surcharge by compensating the graduate student body. 

By Ellis Preston | January 29, 2025

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