Politics

FREE SPEECH ART: Nathan Rios gets a tattoo done across his chest by Living Canvas Tattoo artist, Chris Parrish. The issue of whether tattoos are protected under the First Amendment right of freedom of speech has long been debated by Constitutional experts. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Tattoo parlor case draws First Amendment debate

An ongoing legal challenge involving a French couple’s attempt to open a tattoo parlor in Mesa has sparked a debate concerning freedom of expression.

By Shawn Raymundo | September 21, 2011

We need better political parties

Our political problems aren’t all structural; we could fix a lot of problems if we just took back control of our political parties.

By John Gaylord | September 21, 2011

Work and its role in modern politics and society

Work plays an important part in society – whether it is glorified, demonized, or even ignored.

By Sean McCauley | September 15, 2011

OPEN FORUM: Professor Carolyn Warner speaks at a panel discussing religion and politics in the decade following 9/11 in West Hall on the Tempe campus Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

ASU professors analyze impact of 9/11

The ASU Center for the Study of Conflict and Religion commemorated 9/11 by hosting a panel discussion on the attacks with five ASU professors.

By Sade Hurst | September 11, 2011

Downtown student government triples in size

Downtown campus’ undergraduate student government approved eight senators and two executive board members.

By Mary Shinn | September 11, 2011

Brewer announces plans to strengthen education

The governor unveiled a new initiative that will help the state achieve goals set in her education reform plan released in January

By Kharli Mandeville | September 8, 2011

USG addresses past, looks toward future

One of the main concerns from the year prior was the transparency of USG, which USG President Jacob Goulding has taken steps to remedy.

By Dan Oberhaus | September 6, 2011

An unhealthy selection

ASU should trust its students to make their own food choices, especially when the students in question are nutrition majors.

By Alex Gregory | September 5, 2011

RESTORING COURAGE: Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., speaks on Wednesday evening at the Glenn Beck-inspired “Restoring Courage” rally. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Glenn Beck inspires ASU pro-Israel gathering

Members of the Jewish community gathered on the Tempe campus Wednesday for an event inspired by former Fox News pundit Glenn Beck.

By Sade Hurst | August 24, 2011

ASU Police sets up Twitter, Facebook pages

The ASU Police Department went viral last week with the launch of two social media accounts.

By Shawn Raymundo | August 22, 2011

A clearer approach will solve the continuing U.S. financial crisis

The exhausting debt ceiling debate and the Tea Party Republicans’ inflexibility are not the right answer for our financially strapped and ideologically divided nation.

By Jennifer Gunther | August 17, 2011

SB 1070: One year later

Far from fading into the background, SB 1070 remains a top priority for both student activists protesting the law and elected officials seeking to protect it.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | July 31, 2011

DENIED: Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer addresses the crowd at the Republican election party in Nov. 2010 after winning reelection. Brewer recently vetoed a bill that would have aided the funding of an ASU campus in the town of Payson, leaving the future of the project uncertain. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Brewer veto hurts chance for ASU Payson campus

Gov. Jan Brewer recently vetoed a bill that would help in funding an ASU campus in the town of Payson.

By Colin Lecher | May 30, 2011

Bin Laden’s death brings cautious optimism

Many Americans felt justice had been served Sunday as the announcement of Osama bin Laden’s death captivated audiences, but the real implications of this news remain to be seen.

By Indra Ekmanis | May 2, 2011

BICYCLE BOULEVARD: The Street Transportation Department of Phoenix has proposed building bike lanes from Glendale and Tempe to downtown Phoenix in order to increase accessibility and to attract bikers to the area. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Phoenix pedals forward for bicyclists

The city of Phoenix is undertaking several new initiatives to make the downtown area more bicycle friendly.

By Meghan McCarthy | April 21, 2011

SMOKE OUT: Chris Armstrong, a 32-year-old Tempe resident, celebrates 4/20 at ASU by lighting up an herb-filled joint with his friends. The event was held Wednesday afternoon outside Discovery Hall on the ASU Tempe Campus. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

4/20 supporters light up for legalization

Though smoking marijuana is still illegal for those without a medical marijuana card, members of a pro-marijuana club got together on ASU’s Tempe campus to celebrate 4/20.

By Danielle Legler | April 20, 2011

Lessons from the past

Shirley Chisholm could teach a lesson to the candidates of the upcoming Presidential election.

By Kailin Biggerstaff | April 20, 2011

White House website tool shows how tax dollars are spent

As promised in President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address, the White House released a new online tool April 15 to show Americans which programs and services their taxes are being spent on.

By Tiffany Ngo | April 19, 2011

Brewer vetoes campus guns bill, ‘birther’ bill

Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a bill Monday that would have allowed guns on campus.

By Beth Easterbrook | April 18, 2011

Empathy, fiction, and politics

If politicians were better fiction writers, would they be better politicians?

By Will Munsil | April 18, 2011

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