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The ASU 9/11 Studies and Outreach Club is pictured on Oct. 26, 2016 holding up the signs they used at the homecoming parade. The group seeks to teach students about alternate theories surrounding the 9/11 attacks.

'Truthers' seek to educate students on alternative 9/11 theories

For members of The 9/11 Studies and Outreach Club at ASU, the 9/11 attacks were more than just terrorist attacks.

By Garrison S. Murphy | October 27, 2016

Donald Trump Jr. speaks to a crowd during a campaign stop for his father Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, in the Sun Devil Fitness Complex on the ASU Tempe campus on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016.

Donald Trump Jr. urges votes, touts his father's business record at ASU

Donald Trump Jr. took a brief campaign stop in Arizona to speak to students about the importance of getting out to vote.

By Isaac Windes | October 27, 2016

The Forks Estate is a politics podcast. Graphic designed by Chuck Dries.

The Forks Estate: Tempe USG, GPSA address broken bylaws

On episode 3, politics editors Aimee Plante and Joshua Bowling talk with reporter Garrison Murphy, who recently covered a story on Tempe USG and GPSA's failure to adequately post meeting minutes and agendas within an appropriate time frame. The groups are now working to address those violations going forward.

By Alexandra Watts | October 27, 2016

Citizens concern of voter fraud grows, despite government's confidence in the election

Even though Arizona was one of the states targeted in a vote related hack, the secretary of state isn't worried about a rigged election.

By Mitchell Atencio | October 25, 2016

Ballot collections gone sour: Political experts weigh in on voter suppression

In the midst of multiple hindrances with Arizona's voting system, are voices being stifled?

By Angel Mendoza | October 25, 2016

A protestor marches around downtown Phoenix during a Trump rally on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016.

On the home front: What it is like to be a protestor at a political rally

Cities big and small across the country draw crowds of hundreds and sometimes thousands of people when a political figure speaks at a rally.

By Victor Keys | October 25, 2016

Volunteers participate in a phone bank in the Arizona Democratic headquarters in Downtown Phoenix, on Sept. 29, 2016.

2016 election: Arizona Democratic Party seeks to increase voter engagement through student interns

The Arizona Democratic Party has recruited high numbers of college students this election cycle to register voters and has drawn from the ASU student body to do so.

By Garrison S. Murphy | October 24, 2016

Cristian Torres, USG Tempe Senate President calls the first USG meeting of the 2016 year to order at the MU Union Stage.

Tempe USG, GPSA violate bylaws regarding meeting agendas, minute postings

Tempe USG and GPSA broke their bylaws by failing to post agendas and minutes.

By Garrison S. Murphy | October 23, 2016

Mauricio Suchowlansky poses for a photo on Oct. 21, 2016. Suchowlansky is a postdoctoral associate for the CPTL and one of the main contributors to the organization.

The history of politics: How a campus organization educates students on democratic origins

Students can delve into a deeper understanding of politics and leadership with an undergraduate certificate from the Center for Political Thought and Leadership.

By Angel Mendoza | October 23, 2016

Photo illustrates Candidates Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton at the second presidential debate with a score card of how many "buzzwords" they have said.

Drunk on politics: Students weigh in on debate drinking games

Some students jumped at the opportunity to mix politics with alcohol; others criticized it.

By Jillian Haynie | October 20, 2016

First lady Michelle Obama speaks to a crowd in the Phoenix Convention Center during a campaign stop for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016.

Michelle Obama channels hope, unity in Phoenix campaign event

Michelle Obama is among a series of high-profile appearances arranged by the Clinton campaign in Arizona this week as the state becomes a battleground in the home stretch of the election.

By Isaac Windes | October 20, 2016

Chelsea Clinton speaks to an applauding crowd during a stop for the Hillary Clinton campaign in the MU on the Tempe campus on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016.

Chelsea Clinton talks debt relief, making Arizona a blue state at ASU

Chelsea Clinton, daughter of the Democratic nominee for president, visited ASU's Tempe campus on Wednesday, Oct. 19 and spoke about reducing student debt across the country.

By Angel Mendoza | October 19, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton laughs as she looks at a supporter's hat during a campaign stop at Carl Hayden Community High School in Phoenix, Arizona, on Monday, March 21, 2016.

Will Arizona become a swing state? Hillary Clinton officially leads Donald Trump in a new Arizona poll

Cronkite News, the Morrison Institute of Public Policy and The Arizona Republic teamed up to conduct a poll on several topics, revealing political findings Arizona hasn't seen in 20 years.

By Kendra Penningroth | October 19, 2016

Turning Point USA at ASU encourages students to promote free market principles, oppose socialism

A national organization encourages students to focus on fiscal responsibility, free markets and limited government.

By Victor Keys | October 18, 2016

Talon Toledo, pictured on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, is the co-president of Construction in Indian Country Student Organization at ASU. Toledo's club represents the interest of Native American communities at ASU.

Construction in Indian Country Student Organization brings Native American voices to important issues

CIICSO is a student organization dedicated to representing Native American students within the school of Construction Management.

By Garrison S. Murphy | October 17, 2016

An Arizona early voting ballot guide, pictured on Oct. 16, is what many Tempe voters will be using to turn their votes in from Oct. 12 to Nov. 4 for this election.

Inaccurate ballot guides frustrate Tempe voters

Although Tempe residents will be able to go to ASU's Tempe campus to vote on election day, a batch of residents received the wrong polling location on mailed-in ballots.

By Angel Mendoza | October 16, 2016

Freshman Sophie Allen drinks water from an ASU fountain on Sept. 28, 2016.

Carcinogenic chemical found in Valley water supply sparks debate over safe levels

Although the carcinogenic chemical chromium-6 hit Phoenix harder than any city in the nation, officials said the drinking water is still safe.

By Victor Keys | October 6, 2016

USG Polytechnic President elect Ryan O'Hara poses for a portrait with his vice presidents.

USG Polytechnic now allows funding for political groups on campus

An approved Senate Bill at the USG Polytechnic campus encourages political activity among students on campus by allowing them to request funding from student government.

By Guillermo Mijares | October 6, 2016

Graphic designed for The Forks Estate podcast.

The Forks Estate: ABOR Breakdown

On episode 2, politics editors Aimee Plante and Joshua Bowling are joined by Downtown Vice President of Policy Jimmy Arwood to explain what the Arizona Board of Regents' (ABOR) impact is on students.

By Alexandra Watts | October 6, 2016

Handcuffed Joe Arpaio inflatable used to pit voters against incumbent Maricopa County Sheriff

The inflatable figure was on campus as part of a collaboration between the anti-Arpaio campaign Bazta Arpiao and MEChA de ASU.

By Isaac Windes | October 6, 2016

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