Politics

Hallman endorses Monti for Tempe mayor

Successful Tempe restaurant owner Michael Monti earns the support of Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman in the mayoral race of 2012.

By Brennan Smith | October 20, 2011

CHIMI VOTE: Macayo's and El Charro are teaming up for the Check Yes for Chimi campaign, which is collecting signatures to make the chimichanga Arizona's state food. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Campaign aims to make chimichanga Arizona's official state food

Two Mexican restaurants have started a campaign to make the chimichanga the official state food.

By Dan Oberhaus | October 18, 2011

People of Occupy Phoenix

Thousands of demonstrators flocked to Cesar Chavez Plaza over the weekend to join the Occupy Phoenix protests. The State Press spoke with dozens of protestors to help illustrate the movement.

By Aaron Lavinsky | October 17, 2011

Graphic design freshman Andrea Seelye protests at "Occupy Phoenix" in downtown Phoenix. (Photo by Lillian Reid)

Phoenix joins Occupy Wall Street protests against corporate greed

Occupy Phoenix is a local extension to the Occupy Wall Street movement that has been taking place throughout the world.

By Ryan McCullough | October 15, 2011

Demonstrators show support at recall debate

Mesa Chamber of Commerce allowed for a debate to be held between Russell Pearce and Jerry Lewis to discuss a variety for issues concerning Arizona residents.

By Dan Oberhaus | October 6, 2011

White House to honor ASU professor

Professor Roy Levy will be awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

By Julia Shumway | September 27, 2011

RACE TO THE TOP: Candidates are running to occupy the City of Tempe Town Hall mayoral seat. The election will be held in March 2012. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Two new hopefuls announce bid for Tempe mayor

A former city councilwoman and a prominent restaurateur have announced their intent to join next year’s Tempe mayor’s race.

By Brennan Smith | September 27, 2011

Letter: Sept. 27

Letter to the editor.

By Letters | September 26, 2011

DISCUSSING BILLS: USG Senators meet on Sunday night to discuss bills. Senate Bill 17 is one of the bills the Senate is currently considering and deals with opposing the state bill banning gay marriage. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Future uncertain for USG gay marriage bill

USG meets to revise wording in SB 17 concerning LGBTQ support for same-sex marriage equality

By Dan Oberhaus | September 25, 2011

TALKING POLITICS: Senate candidate Doug McKee spoke and answered questions from the College Republicans in Coor Hall on the Tempe campus Thursday night. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

US Senate hopeful speaks before College Republicans

McKee takes the time to speak with members of College Republicans about his stance on national issues.

By Dan Oberhaus | September 22, 2011

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

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