Politics

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.

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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

Two new marijuana-related bills were introduced at the beginning of the state legislative year. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

Future of marijuana in Arizona could depend on voters

Two new marijuana-related bills, House Bill 2474 and House Bill 2558, were filed in the Arizona House recently, but lobby groups may hold the power.

By Anthony Nish | February 12, 2014

Senator Nicolas Parra proposed SE50 at the USG meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, which focused on violations of election codes and bilaws. (Photo by Ryan Liu)

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government fails to pass two election-related bills

Two bills on the coming elections failed to pass Tuesday evening, leading one bill to be called a "do-nothing" bill.

By Joey Hancock | February 11, 2014

Nonprofit management sophomore Nick Forbes Shannon is running for the coming 2014 Tempe City Council election. (Photo by Axel Everitt)

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ASU sophomore Nick Forbes Shannon runs for Tempe City Council

Nonprofit management sophomore Nick Forbes Shannon plans to run in the upcoming 2014 Tempe City Council elections.

By Catherine Calderon | February 11, 2014

Undergraduate Student Government Tempe violates election codes

Undergraduate Student Government Tempe has failed to meet deadlines for the appointments of election officials and the Supreme Court, placing them in violation of the election codes and their own bylaws.

By Joey Hancock | February 11, 2014

Where are the women?

Congress needs more women. If not Sandra Fluke, then who?

By Savannah Thomas | February 10, 2014

ASU alumnus Taylor McArthur creating opportunities for recent graduates in run for Arizona Senate

ASU alumnus Taylor McArthur is running for the Arizona state Senate and is looking to create opportunities for recent graduates.

By Joey Hancock | February 5, 2014

New documentary about Romney dispels robotic personality

Netflix has once again managed to give us a movie we never thought we wanted. “Mitt” is a documentary about presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s behind the scene process for both his bid for presidency in 2008 and 2012.

| February 4, 2014

House Representative Juan Mendez (D) gives a speech on Friday, Jan. 31 for the Secular Student Alliance. Mendez is the only representative in the house who is openly atheist. He is also an ASU graduate. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

Rep. Juan Mendez inspires ASU non-theists to organize

Rep. Juan Mendez is the lone atheist in the Arizona state government, and, on Friday night, asked fellow non-believers at ASU to assemble.

By Anthony Nish | February 1, 2014

Republican Senator Jon Kyl informally meets with students and answers questions on Friday, Jan. 31 at the Barrett, the Honors College. The senators first topic addressed immigration. Kyl said he believes a compromise must occur in the house and suggests legalization opposed to full citizenship. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

Former Sen. Jon Kyl talks politics with ASU students

Former congressional leader Jon Kyl met with a small group of honors students Friday to discuss policy and current issues.

By Shari Rose | February 1, 2014

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