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After Phoenix Pride, LGBT political representation is a yearlong issue

LGBT+ politicians speak at ASU to combat stigma and achieve political representation and equity.

By Tina Giuliano | April 15, 2018

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Politics Weekly Roundup: From Sinclair to the Arizona Supreme Court

This week, reporters held ASU administration accountable in their response to the recent Sinclair controversy and spoke to distraught DACA students after a historic state supreme court ruling.

By Andrew Nicla | April 15, 2018

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Cronkite continues recruiting relationship with Sinclair despite protests from students, alumni

Dean Christopher Callahan is continuing to allow Sinclair Broadcast Group to recruit on campus, despite pleas from current and former Cronkite students.

By Fortesa Latifi | April 13, 2018

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Students join nationwide effort for millennial voter registration

ASU's NextGen America chapter registered new voters at an event with a petting zoo and D.J.

By Wissam Melhem | April 12, 2018

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Cronkite dean signs letter criticizing Sinclair after 'conversations' with company

ASU's journalism school signed on to a letter admonishing Sinclair Broadcasting for its 'must-run' segment criticizing the media. 

By Fortesa Latifi | April 11, 2018

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Weeks after Uber fatality, ASU, Waymo continue testing on self-driving cars

ASU and other companies are testing self-driving technology despite changes in the regulatory environment.

By Tina Giuliano | April 11, 2018

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'Disappointed in the state of Arizona': DACA students hold press conference after Supreme Court decision

After the Supreme Court of Arizona decided DACA students are ineligible for in-state tuition, 'Dreamers' took to the Capitol to share their stories.

By Fortesa Latifi and Tina Giuliano | April 9, 2018

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Arizona Supreme Court rules DACA recipients cannot receive in-state tuition

Some ASU DACA students say they may be forced to leave ASU as a result of the Arizona Supreme Court decision.

By Chris Scragg | April 9, 2018

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Politics Weekly Roundup: DACA students take a stand and researchers rejoice at increased solar funding

University researchers said Congress' recent increase to renewable energy research will boost their progress and ASU DACA students demand for in-state tuition to remain.

By Andrew Nicla | April 8, 2018

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A conversation about the March for Our Lives demonstrations in Phoenix

High school student Jordan Harb takes a stance on gun control by organizing March for Our Lives events. 

By Cassandra Laubach | April 8, 2018

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ASASU elections end with the lowest voter turnout since 2008

Tempe and Downtown Phoenix campuses received the lowest number of votes since 2008 —despite their large student populations.

By Tina Giuliano | April 5, 2018

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TPUSA tweets photo of Sparky with sign criticizing 'Big Government'

Turning Point ASU caused controversy over posting a picture of Sparky marketing capitalism.

By Kimberly Rapanut and Armani Rodriguez | April 4, 2018

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ASU academics "heartened" by funding boost to solar energy

Congress' latest budget put ASU solar researchers' fears to rest with an increase in funding for renewable energy. 

By Chris Scragg | April 4, 2018

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News Update: Student government elections, new lab tech and the ASU football offseason

Hear about ASU's student government election, Sun Devil football and more on this Forks Estate news update.

By Austin Westfall | April 4, 2018

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School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership fights national criticism

Despite its unusual roots, ASU's School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership denies that it has a partisan slant.

By Mia Armstrong | April 4, 2018

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Newly elected Tempe City Council members emphasize student issues

New city Tempe City Council members and incumbents are promoting student-centric policies. 

By Anjali Mistry | April 3, 2018

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Politics Weekly Roundup: From unfulfilled promises to lawsuits from far, far away

This week, students explored Attorney General Mark Brnovich's lawsuit against ABOR and ASU's follow-through on promises made to DACA students.

By Andrew Nicla | April 2, 2018

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ASU Republican students call for gun control compromise

Members of Republican groups on campus are calling for both sides of the gun reform debate to find common ground on the controversial issue.

By Wissam Melhem | April 2, 2018

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Ahead of court case, DACA recipients state case for in-state tuition

The Arizona Supreme Court heard opening arguments Monday in a case which will decide DACA students' access to in-state tuition.

By Fortesa Latifi and Ryan Hood | April 2, 2018

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USG and GPSA elections conclude, highlighting a lack of competition and low voter turnout

ASU student government elections concluded with low voter turnout. 

By Tina Giuliano | March 29, 2018

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