Politics

Tempe business owners, councilmembers clash over homeless sidewalk policy

Several business owners in the city of Tempe have expressed a need to remove homeless citizens from the sidewalks in front of their properties, a move which council members feel is unnecessary and unlawful.

By Jessica Suerth | September 13, 2015

Student leader Jimmy Arwood fights for your right to lower tuition

Strolling through the Taylor Mall with his signature afro, an energy recognizable from a mile away and a political cause in tow, public policy sophomore Jimmy Arwood is well known to the downtown campus.

By Megan Janetsky | August 27, 2015

Downtown Law Center to bridge gap between students and Arizona legal community

For some it’s about the architecture, for others, namely students, it’s about the end of the seemingly perpetual construction outside their windows.

By Megan Janetsky | August 24, 2015

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter visits Tempe

Line winding along the side of Tempe’s Changing Hands bookstore and around the corner, hundreds gathered on July 31 to get a glimpse of the 39th President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Jimmy Carter.

By Megan Janetsky | July 31, 2015

The meeting drew a diverse crowd ranging from hardcore Bernie supporters to more neutral citizens simply looking to stay informed.

ASU student hosts gathering to support Bernie Sanders

Political activists and interested citizens gathered in Tempe in one out of over 3,300 meetings nationwide to support presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.

By Isabella Castillo | July 30, 2015

Bernie Sanders speaks about income inequality to his largest audience yet at Phoenix rally

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke to a massive crowd at the Phoenix Convention Center about income inequality, free college education and more.

By Isabella Castillo | July 18, 2015

Rand Paul talks to ASU students about protecting individual privacy rights

Kentucky Senator and presidential candidate Rand Paul spoke to ASU students about his passionate desire to protect the American citizens right to privacy and transform the Republican party into one that embraces the Bill of Rights in its entirety.

By Isabella Castillo | May 8, 2015

Why the Tempe Undergraduate Student Government won't recognize Armenian Genocide

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government indefinitely tabled S.B. 80, a bill allowing the University to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide.

By Jessica Suerth | April 23, 2015

Gov. Ducey tells Regents he's committed to higher education

Gov. Doug Ducey told the Arizona Board of Regents he's prepared to work with them on Arizona's higher education system.

By Shelby Slade | April 9, 2015

The 2011 Undie Run drew more than 20,000 attendees, who donated 4.2 tons of clothing.

ASU's undie run cancelled due to lack of funding

The BB Run, formerly known as the Undie Run, will not be happening this year.

By Shelby Slade | April 9, 2015

Tempe debates ending food tax, following in Phoenix's steps

A Tempe city council member is working to end the food tax, which he says disproportionately affects lower income residents.

By Corina Vanek | April 9, 2015

Corporations now calling the shots

While it’s nice to see companies throwing weight behind certain issues when individual people feel like they’re too small, it could set a dangerous precedent.

By Derrik Rochwalik | April 7, 2015

ASU President Michael Crow appointed to State Board of Education

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently appointed ASU President Michael Crow to the State Board of Education, where he will fill the position left by UA President Ann Weaver Hart.

By Corina Vanek | April 1, 2015

A sign advertising USG elections as seen at the Starbucks at the Memorial Union on the Tempe Campus on Sunday, March 29, 2015. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

How-To: Vote in student government elections

Elections for ASU’s Student Government are less than a week away. They start March 31.

By Jessica Suerth | March 29, 2015

Arizona state lawmakers challenge abortion rights

The latest battle of abortion rights is happening in the Arizona Legislature, where the state House on Monday approved a controversial bill. Senate Bill 1318, introduced by Sen.

By Sydney Greene | March 25, 2015

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ASU student government 2015 elections

Prepare to cast your ballot in student government elections on March 31 and April 1.

By State Press Staff | March 23, 2015

Voting Guide: Tempe USG Presidential Elections

With student government elections right around the corner, executive candidates are reaching out to students to inform them of their platform.

By Jessica Suerth | March 22, 2015

Supreme Court votes not to reinstate disqualified Tempe USG presidential candidate

Christopher Hollman's presidential ticket was denied candidacy by the ASASU because of its inability to turn their application in on time.

By Shelby Slade | March 22, 2015

Vice President of Policy candidate Dakota Larson (left), presidential candidate Brandon Olson and Vice President of Services candidate Meghan Dingman pose for a portrait on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 on the West campus. The three are running together as one executive ticket in this year's USG West election. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Voting Guide: USG West Presidential Elections

With Student Government elections right around the corner, executive candidates are reaching out to students to inform them of their platform.

By Jessica Suerth | March 22, 2015

Vice President of Policy candidate Wade Adams (left), presidential candidate Kile Halliday and Vice President of Services candidate Danielle Earl pose for a portrait on Thursday, March 19, 2015 on the Polytechnic campus. The three are running together as one executive ticket in this year's USG Polytechnic election. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Voting Guide: USG Polytechnic Presidential Elections

With Student Government elections right around the corner, executive candidates are reaching out to students to inform them of their platform.

By Jessica Suerth | March 22, 2015

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