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The ASU Angle: From DACA student enrollment to Trump's upcoming rally

A recap covering political events happening nationally, locally and on-campus. 

By Chris Scragg | October 17, 2018

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Three takeaways from Martha McSally and Kyrsten Sinema's U.S. Senate debate

Despite last-minute mentions of treason and the Taliban, the much-anticipated debate stuck mostly to the issues. 

By Mackenzie Shuman | October 15, 2018

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Tempe Republican in-laws hope to cut into Democratic vote

A Republican father-in-law and daughter-in-law duo hope to shift Tempe’s Legislative District 26.

By Camryn Dilger | October 15, 2018

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What does the student regent for the Arizona Board of Regents do?

The Arizona Board of Regents allows student input through its student regent position.

By Mackenzie Shuman | October 15, 2018

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DACA student registration continues to rise at ASU

DACA students enrollment at ASU increased, in contrast to some other public Arizona colleges.

By Jennifer Carroll | October 14, 2018

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USGD follows Poly in partnership with Lyft for discounted rides

USG is building off ASU's past partnerships with Lyft to provide personal transportation to students.

By Isaac Windes | October 14, 2018

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Cronkite school recruits Peace Corps volunteers for graduate programs

Through a partnership with Peace Corps, the Cronkite school is recruiting students for its journalism master's degree.

By Jennifer Carroll | October 11, 2018

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Forks Estate: Congressional Case Work

Jacqueline White shares a particular woman's story that she will never forget.

By Haley Armenta | October 4, 2018

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9 ASU law professors sign letter against confirming Kavanaugh

Nine law professors from ASU joined over a thousand others in signing a letter chastising Kavanaugh.

By Isaac Windes | October 4, 2018

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Phoenix representative co-sponsors bill to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month

ASU organizations and students are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. 

By Kiara Quaranta | October 3, 2018

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USG Tempe broke their bylaws, again

USGT officials said they had the right to suspend bylaws. 

By Mackenzie Shuman | October 3, 2018

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The Elephant in the Room

A controversial flag. Discriminatory tweets. What's brewing in College Republicans United?

By Isaac Windes | October 3, 2018

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ASU's first-year retention surpassed the national average, according to data

Recent data shows ASU's freshmen retention rate hit 85.2 percent for the freshman class of 2016.

By Michelle Zhao | October 3, 2018

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Record voter turnout in the primary spurs optimism among ASU students

Thirty-three percent voter turnout in the last Arizona primaries makes political clubs on ASU hopeful for midterms.

By Michelle Zhao | October 3, 2018

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ASU professor raises concern over campaign internship ad

Christopher Hanlon alleged that the email violated state law.

By Isaac Windes | October 3, 2018

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In light of Kavanaugh decision, Planned Parenthood reaches out to young voters

Planned Parenthood reaches out to the community for support.

By Miranda Faulkner | October 2, 2018

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A guide to ASU's Undergraduate Student Government

What exactly does ASU's USG do?

By Mackenzie Shuman | October 1, 2018

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Flake's vote on Kavanaugh embodies Arizona's influence on the highest court

From Sandra Day O'Connor to current Flake controversy, AZ continues to pulls weight on high court. 

By Isaac Windes | October 1, 2018

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ASU contributes to the debate on clean energy initiative

Proposition 127 would increase Arizona's renewable portfolio standards to 50 percent by 2030.

By Michelle Zhao | September 27, 2018

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ASU clubs join together to protest Kavanaugh SCOTUS nomination

Three ASU clubs collaborate in an attempt to stop Kavanaugh's nomination.

By Wissam Melhem | September 27, 2018

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