Politics

JOINT EFFORT: A haze of smoke rises above hundreds gathered to celebrate 4/20 with imitation marijuana in front of the Memorial Union Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

Lighting up for legalization

Two ASU students started a University chapter of the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws and rallied on campus for the first time Tuesday in support of the cause.

By Kyle Patton | April 20, 2010

STUDENT ARERESTS: A group of ASU students and community members rally outside of the 4th Avenue Jail in downtown Phoenix to protest the arrest of nine college students (seven from ASU) for chaining themselves to the doors of the State Capitol building Tuesday. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

7 ASU students arrested in protest of immigration bill

Before chaining themselves to the doors of the State Capitol on Tuesday, nine college students — seven of them from ASU — knew their actions would likely lead them to a jail cell down the road.

By Kyle Daly | April 20, 2010

Disqualified downtown candidate concedes

A downtown presidential ticket has formally conceded, ending an attempt to have its disqualification reviewed by an outside judicial committee.

By Kyle Daly | April 19, 2010

SPLIT DECISION: All four campuses are divided on their policies concerning smoking and smoking areas. (Photo by Nikolai de Vera)

Campus governments divided on smoking policies

All four campus student governments and the graduate student government are considering campus smoking policies.

By Rheyanne Weaver | April 13, 2010

$DOWNTOWN DISQUALIFICATION: Andres Cano, right, and Vaughn Hillard, former candidates for the asASUd President &Vice Presidential ticket, present the case for the reversal of their disqualification to the Downtown Elections Committee. Cano and Hillard were disqualified just minutes after polls closed Wednesday night, despite winning 60% of the votes they had just incurred 10 infraction points and were disqualified. (Photo by Molly Smith)$

Downtown committee stands by campaign’s disqualification

A meeting regarding the disqualified winners of the student government election at the Downtown campus led to debate on Monday, but no resolution.

By Kyle Daly | April 12, 2010

Obama’s nuclear policy small step in right direction

The U.S. is dangerously dependant on nuclear weapons, and it isn’t keeping us safe.

By John Gaylord | April 11, 2010

Election code violations disqualify winning Downtown campus ticket

A Facebook campaign message sent to supporters on Wednesday, supposedly by mistake, decided the outcome of the Downtown student government presidential race.

By Kyle Daly | April 8, 2010

ELECTION RESULTS: Michael Wong, from left, Tina Mounlavongsy and Jacob Goulding celebrate the results of the USG presidential elections, presented at noon on the steps of Old Main. Team Goulding and Team Brendan Corrigan are headed to a runoff election to be held April 13, and the tickets from Athena Salman and Sharvil Kapadia failed to garner enough votes. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

In record turnout, students vote down PIRG measure, elect campus representatives

The Corrigan and Goulding tickets will compete in a runoff election on April 13 for the USG presidency. Presidential candidates were selected at the Downtown, West and Polytechnic campuses.

By Katie Shoultz | April 8, 2010

Law professor explains actual text of health care resolution

"James G. Hodge, professor of health law and ethics, gave the presentation in a law classroom Monday afternoon, looking closely at the legislation and its negative and positive effects."

By Maxfield Barker | April 5, 2010

Presidential candidates face off

Elections for student government across ASU’s four campuses are approaching, and The State Press conducted a survey of the presidential candidates on each campus.

By Katie Shoultz | April 1, 2010

ASASUD presidential candidate Christian Vasquez interview

Christian Vasquez explains his mission and qualifications for ASASUD presidency.

By Cassondra Strande | April 1, 2010

ASASUD presidential candidate Andres Cano

Andres Cano explains his mission statement and qualifications.

By Cassondra Strande | April 1, 2010

Free speech: Does Canada have it right?

Do Canada's more stringent speech laws protect its citizens from harmful speech, and should the U.S. consider adopting stricter laws?

By Zach Fowle | March 29, 2010

QUESTIONS OF SECURITY: ASU President Michael Crow reads audience questions to Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano Thursday night. Napolitano gave a lecture at ASU, speaking of her goals with the Homeland Security Department. (Photo by Molly J. Smith)

Napolitano speech focuses on aviation security, immigration

The former Arizona governor delivered a speech about the present threat of terrorism and how Homeland Security is adapting its techniques to thwart future attacks.

By Kyle Daly | March 25, 2010

1-cent tax increase to appear on May ballots

Gov. Jan Brewer and some Arizona legislators are supporting the Prop. 100 tax increase to reduce the effects of budget cuts in the education, health and safety departments.

By Beth Easterbrook | March 25, 2010

COMMUNITY LEADER: Prior to his lecture on Monday afternoon on Civil and Human rights in the 21st Century, Benjamin Jealous, president of the NAACP, talks with Paul Berman, dean of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

NAACP president gives lecture on Tempe campus

Benjamin Todd Jealous highlights civil rights’ past, future in annual lecture hosted by law school.

By Katie Shoultz and Ashia Johnson | March 22, 2010

Fiery attitudes in DC turn hearts cold

Fiery partisan attitudes are giving no one respite. Fifty years ago, politicians and lobbyists could often set aside their hard feelings once outside of the congressional chambers – a much different atmosphere than the contentious manners of today.

By Catherine Smith | March 22, 2010

THE HOT TOPIC: A student on the West campus previews the day's schedule for the daylong abortion-themed conference. "Seeking Coverage in the Abortion Controversy" features various ASU professors who speak on topics ranging from stem cell research to infant mortality. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

West campus conference discusses abortion

To commemorate Women’s History Month, ASU’s West campus held a special all-day conference event to have an open dialogue on abortion.

By Maxfield Barker | March 22, 2010

Karl Rove vs. Howard Dean in Tempe debate

Former Deputy Chief to Staff, Karl Rove took on Democratic National Convention Chairman Howard Dean at ASU Gammage auditorium.

By Andrew Boven | March 8, 2010

FIGHT NIGHT: Karl Rove and Howard Dean debate at Gammage Auditorium Saturday night about political problems in the U.S. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Pulling no punches: Rove, Dean debate current issues before rowdy ASU crowd

USG hosted a debate between former Bush adviser Karl Rove and former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean on Saturday night.

By Kyle Daly | March 7, 2010

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