Politics

Presidential candidate Nicolas Parra responds to one of his opposing candidates with a question of his own during the USG debates on Wednesday night. (Photo by Micaela Rodriguez)

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government presidential candidates debate transparency, tuition

The three candidates for Tempe Undergraduate Student Government president took the stage Wednesday afternoon to debate topics concerning students at the Tempe campus.

By Joey Hancock | March 26, 2014

Undergraduate Student Government West hopefuls debate student issues

USG West presidential candidates met Wednesday to discuss their campaign platforms and address questions from students.

By Melissa Stewart | March 26, 2014

Ask what student government can do for you

It's not enough to say you're being representative or transparent: You have to actually put that into practice.

By Savannah Thomas | March 26, 2014

Ukraine coverage forgone in favor of fluff

Two recent stories, the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 and the situation in Ukraine, have highlighted the absurd condition of the media.

By Jordan Bohannon | March 25, 2014

Serigy Shtukarin, Center for Political Studies, Donetsk, Volunteer at the Open World Program, speaks of the economical corruption of Putin. He says, "Russians are very sensitive to this issue, and Putin is sensitive to sanctions that block him from access to his money." Though, despite Putin's dictatorship, he tells us there are organizations that advocate for the people. (Photo by Rachel Nemeh)

Ukrainian delegates visit ASU to discuss education, political situation

Ukrainian delegates visited ASU to discuss problems with education policy and plans to improve those policies in the future.

| March 24, 2014

Clinton family inspires students to make a change during CGI U 2014

The Clinton family spent the weekend at ASU for the seventh annual Clinton Global Initiative University meeting.

| March 23, 2014

Arizona State House minority leader Chad Campbell (D) spoke about being an Arizona lawmaker.
The state representative also stressed the importance of getting involved and spending time with your district policymakers. (Photo by Cassidy Trowbridge)

Rep. Chad Campbell talks policymaking, civic engagement at ASU

Rep. Chad Campbell, D-Phoenix, spoke to School of Public Affairs students at the Downtown campus Wednesday.

By David Hignutt | March 19, 2014

ASU students prepare student advocacy project for the Clinton Global Initiative University meeting

Three ASU students who created a project designed to increase university students' participation in political advocacy were selected to attend the 2014 Clinton Global Initiative meeting.

By Emily Mahoney | March 19, 2014

Meet your student government presidential candidates

A list of all of the student government presidential candidates running for office for the 2014-15 school year.

By Joey Hancock | March 19, 2014

Undergraduate Student Government Senator Smith supports Senator Singh's motion to remove Senator Parra from the university affairs chair. Senator Singh cited poor communication as a primary reason for the motion. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Undergraduate Student Government members discuss divestment bill, removal of Sen. Parra

The Undergraduate Student Government discussed Senate Bill 67 a divestment bill against Caterpillar Inc. and voted but failed to remove Sen. Nicolas Parra from University Affairs Committee Chairman.

By Joey Hancock | March 18, 2014

Vultures circle as local elections heat up

A "who's hot, who's not" of upcoming local elections in Arizona.

By Savannah Thomas | March 17, 2014

NannyVan brings domestic workers' rights to ASU

The ASU Art Museum hosted a unique, social movement: a bright orange van that doubles as a studio all in the name of domestic worker's rights.

| March 5, 2014

Undergraduate Student Government discusses appropriations, rules of order, equality

Multiple bills were on the agenda at Tuesday's USG meeting in Tempe spanning a broad variety of topics.

By Joey Hancock | March 4, 2014

Former USG President Mark Naufel appointed student regent

Mark Naufel was chosen as the new student regent after a long vetting process by the Arizona Board of Regents and the Office of the Governor.

By Joey Hancock | March 3, 2014

Gov. Brewer vetoes Religious Freedom Restoration Act

Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed the controversial Religious Freedom Reformation Act on Wednesday afternoon after hearing from both sides of the argument.

By Joey Hancock | February 26, 2014

ASU students speak out against religious freedom bill

Students held a protest Monday and Tuesday against Senate Bill 1062, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, asking Gov. Jan Brewer to veto the bill.

By Joey Hancock | February 25, 2014

Seb. Kelli Ward, R-Lake Havasu, drops the 4th Amendment Protection Act in the hopper at the Senate. Ward is the sponsor of the 4th Amendment Protection Act. (Photo Courtesy of Senator Kelli Ward)

Battle over NSA intrusion comes to Arizona

ASU students and state legislators have begun the fight to reduce the power of the NSA, while others argue the agency's actions are necessary and constitutional.

By Emily Mahoney | February 19, 2014

USG Senator Jordan Hibbs spoke out at a meeting on Feb. 18. The meeting largely focused on a handful of clubs who were denied a budget for the upcoming year.

MARIO MENDEZ | THE STATE PRESS

Appropriation bills dominate Tempe Senate meeting

Appropriation bills were the topic of the night at Tuesday's Undergraduate Student Government meeting in Tempe.

By Joey Hancock | February 18, 2014

'House of Cards' is not a reflection of American politics

"House of Cards" doesn't say anything new about American politics.

By Savannah Thomas | February 18, 2014

Psychology senior and Undergraduate Student Government Senator Jordan Hibbs was invited to live tweet the State of the Union. This was the second year Hibbs was invited to the White House to participate in the social media event during the address. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

ASU student government Sen. Jordan Hibbs calls for reform

Sen. Jordan Hibbs is calling for USG Tempe to create an oversight committee to make sure transparency and accountability will be held to higher standards.

By Joey Hancock | February 17, 2014

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