Carsten Oyer

Politics Editor

Carsten Oyer is a sophomore studying journalism and mass communication, as well as public service and public policy. This is his second semester with The State Press, having previously worked as a politics reporter.

Hundreds in Tempe protest ICE despite ASU's closure of Alumni Lawn at Old Main

By Grace Lawrence , Mia Sweador , Carsten Oyer and Andi Ruiz

Students and community members marched against ICE activity in solidarity with Minnesotans. 

January 30, 2026

Arizona Board of Regents grant invests in research with defense, commercial uses

By Kate Gore and Carsten Oyer

Researchers received funding to develop technologies with dual-use opportunities, including drone charging ...

January 7, 2026

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Satire: A very merry situationship

By Carsten Oyer

It's the perfect time of year to enjoy a life-ruining, humiliating winter break situationship, Sun Devils. ...

December 23, 2025

Conservatives confront party fractures, protesters at AmericaFest 2025 in Phoenix

By Emma Bradford and Carsten Oyer

Some speakers at the annual conservative gathering, AmericaFest, in Phoenix turned on each other as ...

December 23, 2025

Pitchfork Pantry loses $20,000 from changes to GSG budget

By Carsten Oyer

Graduate Student Government was required to eliminate a budget line item that provided funding to the ...

December 19, 2025

GSG passes resolution opposing higher education compact despite relevance concerns

By Carsten Oyer

Debate over the resolution focused on the University's past statements about the compact and procedural ...

November 25, 2025

Aramark workers could strike 'any day' following union vote

By Carsten Oyer

Union members voted to authorize a future strike, which could begin if Aramark workers deem it necessary ...

November 18, 2025

BREAKING: ASU 'engaged in dialogue' with White House amid higher education compact talks

By Carsten Oyer and Sophia Braccio

To receive better federal funding, ASU would be required to freeze tuition for five years and cap undergraduate ...

October 20, 2025

BREAKING: Three shot in attempted armed robbery near Tempe Town Lake, police say

By Carsten Oyer

Police responded to the scene near Tempe Center for the Arts shortly before midnight Friday.

October 11, 2025

University investigation alleges misuse of funds, hostile culture in GSG

By Carsten Oyer

The University said the Graduate Student Government harassed members, misled on spending and didn't ...

October 6, 2025

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