Politics

CDC report links youth smoking to movies

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released this month found that portrayals of smoking in movies leads more young people to begin smoking.

By Jaclyn Gettinger | August 29, 2010

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Students protest Brewer at Sun Devil pep rally

Gov. Jan Brewer was met by student protesters Friday when she visited ASU to cheer on the Sun Devil football team.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | August 29, 2010

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SB 1070 led prospective students, faculty away from ASU

Arizona’s new immigration law has become a deciding factor for some prospective students this year.

By Yvonne Gonzalez and Connor Radnovich | August 26, 2010

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GOP winners gear up for November after tough primaries

Republican candidate David Schweikert for the U.S. Congressional District 5 celebrates primary results, along with other local Republicans.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | August 24, 2010

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Democrats hope to boost student engagement in midterm elections

Tempe Democrats want to get students more involved in the midterm elections.

By Monica Arevalo | August 24, 2010

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Meet the candidates: Arizona's gubernatorial election, part V

This is the final installment in The State Press’ five-week series that highlighted the gubernatorial candidates and their platforms. The primary election will be held Aug. 24, and early voting begins July 29.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 30, 2010

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Bolton issues preliminary injunction; Brewer says 'fight is far from over'

U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton issued a preliminary injunction against parts of Arizona’s new immigration law Wednesday, the day before the law went into effect, blocking key parts from being implemented.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 30, 2010

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Protesters demonstrate despite injunction against immigration law's key provisions; majority of law still takes effect

Protesters gathered at various places throughout Phoenix Thursday to express opposition to the implementation of Arizona’s new immigration law.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 30, 2010

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Protesters gear up for SB 1070 enforcement

Some protesters of Senate Bill 1070 will gather at the state Capitol at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the night before the bill goes into effect.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 25, 2010

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Fire union calls Tempe's imposed pay reductions a breach of salary contracts

In the wake of all Tempe employees receiving a 5 percent pay reduction, the union for the city’s fire department is disputing a possible breach of contract.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 25, 2010

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Governor's Race: Arizona's gubernatorial election, part IV

In our five-week series, The State Press will highlight the candidates and their platforms. The primary election will be held Aug. 24, and early voting begins July 29. This is part IV.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 25, 2010

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Meet the candidates: Arizona's gubernatorial election, part III

In our five-week series, The State Press will highlight the candidates and their platforms. The primary election will be held Aug. 24, and early voting begins July 29. This is part III.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 18, 2010

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ABOR tables decision of AIMS Scholarship continuance

Potential changes to the AIMS program have been discussed in recent weeks as the state Legislature continues to cut education funds.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 18, 2010

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ASU President Michael Crow appointed to Obama's entrepreneurship advisory council

ASU President Michael Crow was named a member of the new National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Tuesday, which is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

By State Press Staff | July 14, 2010

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Meet the candidates: Arizona's gubernatorial election, part II

In our five-week series, The State Press will highlight the candidates and their platforms. The primary election will be held Aug. 24, and early voting begins July 29. This is part II.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 11, 2010

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DOJ files lawsuit against Arizona, challenging SB 1070

The U.S. Department of Justice filed an injunction against Arizona on Tuesday regarding the recently signed immigration bill and will take the issue to federal court.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 11, 2010

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Meet the candidates: Arizona's gubernatorial election, part I

In our five-week series, The State Press will highlight the candidates and their platforms.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 5, 2010

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ASU students take part in 4th of July weekend naturalization ceremony

One hundred and ninety new citizens waved miniature American flags, celebrating their new status during the 22nd Annual Fiesta of Independence naturalization ceremony.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 5, 2010

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Human rights group to unite University social awareness organizations

A new student group is beginning to organize in Tempe, focusing on uniting the voices of the various social awareness groups at ASU.

By Joseph Schmidt | June 27, 2010

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Charges dropped against students arrested in immigration protest

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has dropped charges against the nine college students who chained themselves to the Arizona state Capitol building on April 20 to protest Senate Bill 1070.

By Joseph Schmidt | June 19, 2010

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