Politics

Current Republican candidates can't compete with Clinton

All of the jockeying for position hasn't exactly helped any of these guys' campaigns, but what's worse is the other factors destroying the reputation of the party in the eyes of undecided voters.

| August 26, 2014

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging the constitutionality of an Arizona law that requires voters to present state identification when they register to vote and go to their polling place. Arizona's law requires all residents to show a photo ID card, two forms of non-photo ID or a photo ID with an inaccurate address and another identifier, like the pictured voter ID cards, when they vote. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

How to vote in Arizona for out-of-state students

With primary elections tomorrow, many new out-of-state students will realize that they will not be able to vote in the Arizona primaries.

By Jessica Suerth | August 25, 2014

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government implements One University Meeting, appropriations overhaul

Tempe USG President Cassidy Possehl is implementing a new process for student organizations to receive funding and announced new One University Meeting.

By Joey Hancock | August 24, 2014

Undergraduate Student Government Preview

The Downtown, West and Polytechnic campuses have many projects and policies they are working on for the fall semester, including building business, transparency and student interaction.

By Joey Hancock | August 21, 2014

The Tempe City Council restricted the use of electronic cigarettes in public. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Tempe restricts public use of e-cigarettes

The Tempe City Council approved a ban of electronic cigarettes in public places by adding it to the city smoking ordinance.

By Shelby Slade | August 11, 2014

President Obama continuing efforts to lessen burdens of student loan debt

The White House has proposed a plan to cap monthly student loan payments at 10 percent of the borrower's income.

By Ian C. Beck | June 10, 2014

ASU adviser Diane Humetewa chosen as US District Judge

Diane Humetewa, former ASU student and adviser to Michael Crow, was accepted by the Senate on a unanimous vote to serve as a US District Judge for the state of Arizona.

By Logan Newman | May 27, 2014

Stop trying to change on Facebook and your high school buddies will like you again

A recent survey found the reason behind being unfriended on Facebook.

By Chelsie Eacret | May 1, 2014

Interdisciplinary studies senior Brendan Pantilione speaks during a protest against House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan’s budget plan, which includes the cuts to funding for Pell Grants. Students at the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University also held protests today against the budget plan. (Photo by Sean Logan)

Students protest against Paul Ryan budget, Pell Grant cuts

Under House Committee on the Budget Chair Paul Ryan's budget plan, funding for Pell Grants will be cut over the next 10 years.

By Sean Logan | April 30, 2014

Tempe USG swears in executive ticket, senators, elects senate president

The final legislative meeting of the year passed one bill and nominated candidates for senate president while the newly sworn in Twelfth Legislature elected a leader.

By Joey Hancock | April 29, 2014

To the left, to the left: Ginsburg remains Supreme Court's finest mind

I'm actually now convinced that Beyoncé's hit song "Irreplaceable" is about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

By Savannah Thomas | April 24, 2014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker said in a media round table Wednesday at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Centerthat 40 percent of growth in the U.S. gross domestic product has come from innovation. (Photo by Kelcie Grega)

US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker visits SkySong, talks entrepreneurship

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker visited ASU SkySong to look at the entrepreneurship opportunities at ASU.

| April 23, 2014

Letter: Lack of finances stifle free speech

Letter to the Editor: "The McCutcheon Decision does indeed support freedom of speech, but only for the 1 percent who can afford it."

By Letters | April 10, 2014

Student government presidents Smith, Waldie, Cadenas bring new plans for new terms

Student government presidents announced Friday are preparing for the fall semester and implementing platform pieces before the summer begins.

By Joey Hancock | April 8, 2014

Two-day campaigns begin for runoff election between McCaleb, Possehl

The McCaleb and Possehl tickets have begun their short campaigns after a runoff was announced between the two tickets.

By Joey Hancock | April 7, 2014

ASU, community remember Cesar Chavez through discussion, events

The School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies launched a two-day event Monday dedicated to the life and struggles of the legendary civil rights activist Cesar Chavez and his contributions to farm workers across the country.

By Jacob Goldstein | April 7, 2014

Tempe student government presidential candidates McCaleb, Possehl head to runoff election, other positions announced

A surprise runoff highlighted the elections announcement Friday afternoon in Tempe.

By Joey Hancock | April 4, 2014

Students turn to one another to see what brands of clothes they are wearing at the beginning of a United Students Against Sweatshops worker tour event. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Student-led club brings Rana Plaza survivor to ASU, denounces VF Corporation school ties

Two sweatshop workers from Bangladesh gave a first-hand story of what it was like to survive the Rana Plaza collapse that claimed the lives of thousands.

| April 1, 2014

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government discuss appropriations, confirm assistant elections commissioner

The Tempe Undergraduate Student Government met Tuesday night to discuss appropriation funding and the confirmation of the new assistant elections commissioner.

By Joey Hancock | April 1, 2014

Undergraduate Student Government Downtown presidential candidates give final pitch to voters

Frank Smith III and Alexis Kramer-Ainza made their final pitch to students and discussed their platforms before the upcoming elections starting Tuesday.

| March 31, 2014

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