Politics

Tempe has appointed a new police chief

Tempe City Manager Andrew Ching has chosen Kenneth McCoy, former police chief of Anchorage, Alaska, to be the next chief of police for the Tempe Police Department.

By Phineas Hogan | April 18, 2023

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Tempe special election for Arizona Coyotes arena and entertainment district, explained

Ballots for the special election will be mailed Wednesday to Tempe residents. Featured prominently are three propositions that will establish the Tempe entertainment district, housing the Arizona Coyotes. 

By Piper Hansen , Shane Brennan and Alex Wakefield | April 17, 2023

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ASU expands through Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles

ASU's fashion program will now be named ASU FIDM after purchasing the institute in an effort to provide students with more opportunities in the fashion industry. 

By Larisa May and Madison Vega | April 17, 2023

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Student protesters demand increased services from ASU for survivors of sexual assault

Sun Devils Against Sexual Assault and members of other student organizations gathered in protest of ASU's sexual assault policies and demanded for more on-campus services. 

By Phineas Hogan | April 14, 2023

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Taylor Place residential hall in downtown Phoenix renamed Gordon Commons

The Taylor Place residential hall on ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus will now be Gordon Commons in honor of the former Phoenix mayor who oversaw the growth of downtown Phoenix.

By Grey Gartin | April 14, 2023

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Gov. Katie Hobbs tallies over 40 vetoes and urges bipartisanship after 100th day in office

Despite over 40 vetoes from the new governor, students say they haven't seen many actions from Hobbs after her first 100 days in office.

By Alysa Horton | April 13, 2023

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Arizona bill aims to expand research on whole psilocybin mushrooms

A bipartisan bill in the Arizona House would allow research on psilocybin mushrooms for medical treatments.

By Tori Gantz | April 12, 2023

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Cronkite News to move from Arizona PBS' main channel to subchannel PBS World

Cronkite News, housed at ASU's Cronkite School, is moving Arizona PBS channels this summer, from Arizona PBS' main channel, 8.1, to PBS World, 8.3. 

By Alysa Horton | April 10, 2023

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Family Advocacy Center provides Tempe residents, ASU students with expanded services

The Tempe Family Advocacy Center, which began operation in February, will serve Tempe residents and ASU students after being developed in collaboration with the University, Tempe PD and CARE 7. 

By Phineas Hogan | April 5, 2023

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Shades of red: How periods are viewed in society

Experts say we need to reanalyze how periods are viewed and understood in a society that has stigmatized menstruation for generations.

By Savannah Dagupion | April 5, 2023

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Morgann Kelly elected USG Tempe President after ASASU Supreme Court reversal

Election results for Undergraduate Student Government Tempe have been overturned after an ASASU Supreme Court review found issues with the implementation of ranked choice voting. 

By Alysa Horton | April 5, 2023

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Phoenix files complaint against Tempe regarding proposed entertainment district

The city of Phoenix sued the city of Tempe over the Tempe entertainment district and another mixed-use development, saying it violates an agreement that limits residences within flight paths.

By Shane Brennan | April 4, 2023

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TikTok ban spells end of app on ASU-managed devices

TikTok will no longer be allowed on ASU-managed devices as the University takes steps to comply with an order from President Joe Biden.

By Piper Hansen | April 3, 2023

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Tempe narrows search for new police chief to four finalists

The city of Tempe held a virtual forum on March 29 to introduce candidates for city police chief.

By Larisa May | April 3, 2023

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Hannah Berryman elected USG Tempe president after results delayed

After a disqualification delayed results, Hannah Berryman was elected USG Tempe president for 2023-24. 

By Alysa Horton | April 3, 2023

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Shady Park and Mirabella at ASU reach resolution, request dismissal of lawsuit

Shady Park and Mirabella reached a resolution to work with the city of Tempe to add "sound abatement measures" to Shady Park.

By Shane Brennan | March 30, 2023

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2023 USG election results announced for West, Polytechnic and Downtown Phoenix campuses

The Undergraduate Student Government election results are in for the West, Polytechnic and Downtown Phoenix campuses for 2023-24.

By Grey Gartin and Alysa Horton | March 30, 2023

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Meet the USG Downtown Phoenix campus executive officers for 2023-2024

ASU is holding Undergraduate Student Government elections, and the Downtown Phoenix Undergraduate Student Government has the executive ticket running unopposed for 2023-2024 academic year. 

By Grey Gartin and Alysa Horton | March 28, 2023

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Students respond to proposed ASU tuition increase at ABOR meeting

ASU President Michael Crow expressed the University's commitment to maintaining capped tuition rates as representatives of student government commented on proposed fee increases and graduate students expressed concern about rising tuition prices.

By Phineas Hogan | March 28, 2023

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Michael Crow addresses student concerns at Tempe campus forum

At the forum with President Crow, the student-led discussion ranged from topics of tuition models to sustainability.

By Karen Bartunek | March 27, 2023

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