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Arizona bill to let students be paid below state minimum wage effectively killed

The bill would have allowed Arizona businesses to pay full-time students below the state minimum wage.

By Wissam Melhem | April 9, 2019

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Arizona minimum wage bill for youth employment moves forward in Senate

After hitting a roadblock in the state Senate Commerce Committee, HB2523 has moved forward to the Senate Rules Committee.

By Michelle Zhao | April 4, 2019

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Protesters rally against presence of border patrol agents at career fair

Protesters demonstrated in front of the Student Pavilion to show solidarity with undocumented students.

By Kiara Quaranta and Brenna Toshner | April 4, 2019

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Students respond to tuition proposal, call on state legislature to increase funding

Students who spoke at Tuesday's hearing called on the Arizona legislature to help offset tuition increases.

By Bryan Pietsch | April 3, 2019

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USGT calls on ASU to implement medical amnesty policy

The USGT senator that introduced the resolution said he hopes other campuses will pursue similar legislation.

By Kiara Quaranta | April 3, 2019

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Former McCain Institute employee takes action to sue the University

A former ASU employee is taking steps to sue the University for allegedly leaking information to the Washington Post regarding sexual assault allegations.

By Isaac Windes | April 2, 2019

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Trump's proposal to cut education funding faces skepticism, backlash

Critics of the proposal say it isn't likely to pass and instead is a symbolic move from the administration.

By Wissam Melhem | April 1, 2019

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Is college completion really the root of the student debt crisis?

Studies show that students who don't complete their degree hold most amount of debt.

By Isaac Windes | March 28, 2019

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USG and GPSA elections end with lingering senate vacancies

Election results were announced on each of the four campuses on Thursday following a two-day voting period.

By Kiara Quaranta and Vandana Ravikumar | March 28, 2019

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University tuition increases, overhaul receive criticism from students

The new tuition model will use different tiered major-specific to replace various program and course fees.

By Bryan Pietsch | March 27, 2019

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Where do the USGT executive tickets stand on important issues?

The three USGT tickets address important policy issues before Tempe students cast their final ballots.

By Kiara Quaranta | March 26, 2019

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Protesters rebuke apologies from members of College Republicans United

Protesters referred to the members of CRU as 'Nazis' and called for the University to take action.

By Isaac Windes | March 26, 2019

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College Republicans United apologizes for racism amid outcry

The group apologized during a meeting Monday.

By Isaac Windes and Vandana Ravikumar | March 26, 2019

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Forks Estate: USG Candidate Robert Bartlemay on the issues his ticket covers

USG-Tempe Candidate Robert Bartlemay discusses his ticket and their push for increased transparency, accessibility, and leadership.

By Nolan Williams | March 25, 2019

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Forks Estate: USG Candidate Chaz Simmons on the issues his ticket covers

USG-Tempe Candidate Chaz Simmons talks policy regarding student fees, club appropriations and safety on campus.

By Nolan Williams | March 24, 2019

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Forks Estate: USG Tempe Candidate Hanna Salem on the issues her ticket covers

USG-Tempe Candidate Hanna Salem talks experience, policy and civic engagement on campus. 

By Nolan Williams | March 24, 2019

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ASU begins investigating racist comments made by members of College Republicans United

The leaked dossier includes images of members of College Republicans United alongside racist images and inflammatory symbols.

By Isaac Windes | March 22, 2019

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ASU overhauls fee structure in new tuition proposal

The program replaces thousands of individual fees with four fee brackets. 

By Bryan Pietsch and Isaac Windes | March 22, 2019

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Conservative speakers on campus draw criticism, praise from ASU students

The event comes the same week that Trump issued an executive order to protect free speech on college campuses.

By Bryan Pietsch and Isaac Windes | March 22, 2019

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Trump signs executive order on campus free speech

The executive order doubles down on existing laws protecting free speech on college campuses.

By Isaac Windes and Vandana Ravikumar | March 21, 2019

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