Politics

Computer science freshman Alex Arena poses for a portrait, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 at the Memorial Union in Tempe. Arena was sworn in as a USG senator representing the W.P. Carey School of Business. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government senator, supreme court justices confirmed

An Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering senator and two supreme court justices were sworn into office during a special session of Tempe Undergraduate Student Government.

By Joey Hancock | November 2, 2014

State representative Juan Mendez (center) speaks to students on the last day of Sparking Democracy, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014 on Hayden Lawn in Tempe. Undergraduate Student Government sponsored the event to give students a chance to learn about the candidates in the upcoming state election. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

State legislature candidates discuss education at Sparking Democracy forum

Candidates from the 26th Legislative District as well as Superintendent candidate David Garcia and Arizona Republican Party Chairman Robert Graham spoke to students on Hayden Lawn about education as part of Sparking Democracy.

By Joey Hancock | October 30, 2014

Democratic secretary of state candidate Terry Goddard speaks with attendees at Sparking Democracy, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014 at Old Main in Tempe. The event was sponsored by Undergraduate Student Government to give students a chance to learn about the candidates in the upcoming state election.

Gubernatorial candidates headline Sparking Democracy forum

Gubernatorial candidates took center stage at the Sparking Democracy forum Tuesday, where they discussed issues surrounding higher education.

By Joey Hancock | October 28, 2014

Arizona PBS mediator Ted Simons, center, conducts a debate between 9th district congressional candidates Powell Gammill, left, and Kyrsten Sinema, Oct. 20. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Sinema, Rogers, Gammill rely on ASU students in 9th Congressional District election

Studies show that youth voters are influential in elections in Arizona's 9th Congressional District. The three candidates for Congress discuss issues that are important to young voters.

By Emi Kamezaki | October 28, 2014

USG officers strive to remain nonpartisan

Despite past ties to political campaigns, USG organizers strive to remain openminded during election season.

By Corina Vanek | October 27, 2014

ASU alumnus could be youngest Tempe Union High School District governing board member to date

If elected this November, ASU alumnus Veekas Shrivastava could be the youngest person to hold a position on the Tempe Union High School District governing board.

By Desiree Pharias | October 27, 2014

Sparking Democracy event educates ASU students about candidates

The Tempe Undergraduate Student Government held the first event of the week-long Sparking Democracy event outside of the Memorial Union to educate students on the candidates running in upcoming elections.

By Joey Hancock | October 27, 2014

USG Sen. Isabelle Murray speaks during a floor debate on her impeachment, Tuesday, Oct. 21. Sen. Murray was impeached for breaking guidelines on speaking to media and for communication issues. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

Impeached senator plans to appeal Tempe USG ruling after violations explained

Former Senator Isabelle Murray is weighing her options and is planning to appeal her impeachment after looking into the articles of impeachment and grounds that were brought against her.

By Joey Hancock | October 24, 2014

Superintendent candidate, ASU professor David Garcia discusses state education goals

ASU associate professor David Garcia is ready to take the next step and work to provide better education in the state of Arizona through fixing the school grading system and providing a better education to all Arizona students.

By Joey Hancock | October 23, 2014

USG Sen. Daniel Martin (left, gesturing) speaks during a floor debate on the impeachment of Sen. Isabelle Murray, Tuesday, Oct. 21. Sen. Murray was impeached for breaking guidelines on speaking to media and for communication issues. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASU Senator impeached for violating Tempe USG guidelines

Former Senator Isabelle Murray was impeached for violations to Tempe Undergraduate Student Government guidelines for speaking with the media and disclosing sensitive information.

| October 21, 2014

Students, experts debate marijuana legalization at ASU West campus

ASU's West campus was home to a public debate on the benefits and issues of marijuana legalization.

By William Parker | October 21, 2014

Sparking Democracy event to feature Ducey, DuVal at ASU Tempe campus

Candidates for state office will be attending Sparking Democracy to allow students to hear directly from them on issues that affect students and the University.

By Joey Hancock | October 20, 2014

Senator John Oyas uses his clicker to vote for a bill at a USG meeting on Oct. 7, 2014. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

November student government meeting to discuss ASU-wide issues

A University-wide Undergraduate Student Government meeting will be held in a joint session with all campus senators in November to discuss issues involving entire University.

By Joey Hancock | October 20, 2014

Political debates are now just gaffes waiting to happen

Political debates have devolved to a point where candidates show up to give their opponents the opportunity to make a mistake.

By Zach Josephson | October 19, 2014

Republican candidate Michele Reagan and Democratic candidate Terry Goddard debate in A.E. England on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2014. The debate was part of Civic Action Night at the Downtown Campus. (Photo by Jonathan Williams)

Arizona Secretary of State candidates Goddard, Reagan debate at ASU

Democrat Terry Goddard and Republican Michele Reagan, both candidates for Arizona's Secretary of State, debated and answered student questions at the Downtown campus Thursday.

By Jonathan Williams | October 16, 2014

Clay is achin' for Republican support

Wavering in one’s integrity is never a path toward political victory—fighting the good fight with all you can, is.

By Harrison Finzel | October 9, 2014

ASU Gubernatorial Dialog on Veterans' Affairs, Oct. 8 2014

Gubernatorial candidates DuVal, Hess discuss veteran issues

Candidates for Arizona Governor, Fred DuVal and Barry Hess, discussed veteran issues during the first such discussion between gubernatorial candidates at the Downtown campus.

By Joey Hancock | October 8, 2014

Tempe City Councilmember Kolby Granville speaks to the Tempe USG senate in Tempe, Arizona, on Oct. 7, 2014.

Tempe USG changes bylaws, tables Event Benefits Act

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government passed two bills at Tuesday's meeting, including further changes to bylaws and an Event Benefits Act, which will allow sports clubs to apply for event funding.

| October 7, 2014

ASU students register to vote as deadline looms

Organizations push to get students to register to vote before the Oct. 6 deadline.

By Jonathan Williams | October 2, 2014

Flooding is seen at a parking structure on Third Street near Mill Avenue in Tempe. The flooding was the result of a record-setting rainstorm in the Valley. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

Tempe USG passes resolution for appropriate weather responses

Tempe USG passed a resolution ensuring student, faculty and staff safety by calling for the University to close during extreme weather events.

| September 23, 2014

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