Politics

High school and college students gathered at the state Capitol Friday to protest a bill that would require illegal immigrants to show proof of citizenship before enrolling a child in an Arizona school. The demonstration was organized through text messaging and social media sites. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Phoenix high school, college students organize Capitol protest

Phoenix high school and college students protested a state bill Friday that requires parents or guardians to provide proof of U.S. citizenship to enroll a child in school.

By Beth Easterbrook | March 4, 2011

Professor calls Supreme Court ruling victory for free speech

Professor Joseph Russomanno said Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling, which favored a radical church’s picketing of a 2006 military funeral, was a victory for freedom of speech rights.

By Samuel Lane | March 3, 2011

VA Tech shooting survivor talks gun safety at ASU

Four years later, one of the tragedy’s survivors is speaking out in light of Senate Bill 1467, a new piece of Arizona legislation that would allow anyone with a permit to carry a concealed weapon on college campuses statewide.

By Lindsay Walker | March 2, 2011

Bill would abolish ABOR, separate Poly from ASU

A bill working its way through the state Senate would completely eliminate the current governing structure of the Arizona university system and make ASU’s Polytechnic campus a freestanding university.

By Katie Shoultz | March 2, 2011

State Press Weekly: Clay club and Chorus of Refuge

This episode of State Press Weekly features a look at the ASU Clay club and excerpts from the Chorus of Refuge, an artistic exhibit that tells the story of refugees.

By State Press Staff | March 2, 2011

Anti-abortion legislation stirs debate

Abortion bills in the state Legislature have some crying foul.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | February 27, 2011

Dr. David Pickus, an Honors Faculty Fellow at Barrett, the Honors College, discusses unrest across the Middle East during "The Day the Pharaoh Fell," a panelist discussion on the Egyptian revolution. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Faculty panel discusses impact of Egypt protests

More than 100 people packed into Barrett, the Honors College Cottonwood classroom on the Tempe campus to participate in a panel discussion on the Egyptian Revolution.

By Christina Tetreault | February 23, 2011

FEEDBACK: "Advise the Advisor," a new program released by the White House, allows students to give comments, feedback and suggestions pertaining to issues such as innovation and the nation's economic status. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Obama’s advisers ask American people for advice through new program

“Advise the Advisor,” a program created by the president’s senior advisers, gives the American people a direct connection with the White House.

By Tiffany Ngo | February 23, 2011

USG Senate resolves to oppose non-discrimination bill

The Tempe USG Senate fielded discussion Tuesday about opposing a portion of a state bill that aims to protect college students from discrimination.

By Beth Easterbrook | February 22, 2011

REGENTS ON CAMPUS: ASU President Michael Crow speaks at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting that took place at the Memorial Union on Thursday and Friday. The meeting covered a wide range of issues, from concealed weapons on campus to changes in tuition. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Universities asked to consider cuts before tuition increases

The Arizona Board of Regents requested the three state universities seriously consider their strategies for dealing with the upcoming budget cuts.

By Katie Shoultz | February 20, 2011

GOING EAST: The light rail's extension into downtown Mesa should receive funding in 2012. As of now, the light rail extends only one stop into the city. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Light Rail extension drives into central Mesa

The Metro Light Rail has plans to extend its line pass the Mesa Sycamore stop into central Mesa.

By Christina Silvestri | February 20, 2011

Rep. Flake announces bid for Sen. Kyl’s seat

U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., announced his bid Monday to run for U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl’s, R-Ariz., seat in the 2012 election.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | February 14, 2011

Labor Department launches website for new jobseekers

The U.S. Department of Labor unveiled a new online tool that will assist young people in the search for jobs.

By Tiffany Ngo | February 8, 2011

Tucson victim’s family backs ammo limits

The fiancee and family of former ASU graduate student Gabe Zimmerman showed their support of House Bill 2711, which would ban large capacity ammunition clips, at the state capitol Tuesday.

By Alexandra Irving | February 8, 2011

DOG DECREE: Richard and Sally Andrade play with their five miniature poodles. The couple hopes to pass legislation this year that would hold owners of aggressive dogs responsible if their pet attacks another animal. (Photo by Yvonne Gonzalez)

Future bill to hold aggressive dog owners accountable

A Glendale couple that lost a poodle to a dog-on-dog attack is pushing for a bill to hold aggressive dog owners responsible.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | February 6, 2011

BUDGET BATTLE: David Martinez, the government affairs director of the Arizona Students' Association, spoke Wednesday night at the ASASUD meeting about his efforts at the State Capitol to lobby against budget cuts at Arizona schools. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Downtown says ‘No to Budget Cuts’

Two organizations are collaborating with Downtown Phoenix students to voice opinions about how to stop the government from making more university budget cuts.

By Tiana Chavez | February 2, 2011

Medical marijuana university comes to Arizona

The first and only state-approved medical marijuana institution for higher education is coming to Arizona.

By Cassandra Starboard | February 2, 2011

SERVICE WAIVER: Arizona State Senator Kyrsten Sinema, joined by Representative Ruben Gallego, announces the introduction of a bill that would provide a full tuition waiver to honorably discharged members of the armed services at any of Arizona’s three state universities. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Bill would grant in-state tuition to veterans

House Bill 2410 would grant in-state tuition to honorably discharged veterans at Arizona universities.

By Katie Shoultz | February 2, 2011

State Press Weekly: Egypt protest and marijuana university

This episode of State Press Weekly discusses the protests in Egypt and throughout the Middle East as well as Greenway University, which will bring medical marijuana education to the Valley.

By State Press Staff | February 2, 2011

HOPE FOR SUDAN: Kuol Awan, executive director of the AZ Lost Boys Center in Phoenix, hopes to one day temporarily return to Sudan to help foster stability and peace. Awan left Sudan in 1987 after territorial violence began, and is now working on earning his MA in social justice and human rights from ASU. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Local Sudanese community reacts to referendum results

Many people in the Sudanese community in Arizona support the independence of Southern Sudan and participated in the voting process.

By Nesima Aberra | February 1, 2011

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