Politics

Barrett event with Charlie Kirk, Dennis Prager draws faculty and student protest

ASU students and faculty gathered in protest of a Barrett-sponsored event featuring controversial media personalities Charlie Kirk and Dennis Prager on Wednesday.

By Alysa Horton and Phineas Hogan | February 10, 2023

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Tempe City Council pivots to restrictions instead of bans on vape and tobacco

Tempe is no longer planning to ban flavored tobacco and vape products, instead they are looking for more restrictions. 

By Alysa Horton | February 7, 2023

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ASU union workers demand $25 by 2025, stronger job security

The United Campus Workers of Arizona is collecting signatures to raise their hourly wage to $25 in 2025.

By Tori Gantz | February 6, 2023

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Frozen in time: Sculptures on campus

Three statues on the ASU Tempe campus hold wide-ranging rich history and hold more complex political histories than what appears on the surface, according to ASU community members and experts.

By Savannah Dagupion | February 6, 2023

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Barrett faculty petitions, condemns event featuring Dennis Prager and Charlie Kirk

In response to a Lewis Center event sponsored by Barrett including figures including Charlie Kirk and Dennis Prager, Barrett faculty gather a petition to condemn the event.

By Phineas Hogan | February 2, 2023

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Controversial Tempe Town Lake housing development lands on spring ballot

The potential new housing development building project on Tempe Town Lake, South Pier, will be on the special elections ballot in May. 

By Alysa Horton | February 1, 2023

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USG Downtown, Polytechnic update model for student representation

Undergraduate Student Government at Downtown and Polytechnic campus update their Senate model to reflect school size within each campus.

By Larisa May | February 1, 2023

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Former ASU student files appeal against Memorial Union trespassing conviction

Tim Tizon, a former ASU student who handed out copies of the U.S. Constitution on campus, was charged with third-degree trespassing for tabling without permission from ASU.

By Shane Brennan | January 30, 2023

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Maricopa County Recorder's proposal offers solutions to the 'late early' ballot problem

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer offers solutions to delayed election results from Maricopa County following a contentious 2022 midterm election cycle.

By Grey Gartin | January 26, 2023

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McCain Institute, Cronkite School launch task force to tackle disinformation threats

The task force will convene regularly throughout the year to deliver policy recommendations to mitigate the threat of media disinformation. 

By Rishab Chatty | January 26, 2023

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College Republicans at ASU reevaluate after Arizona Democrats' midterm wins

College Republicans at ASU are reevaluating their mission as the new semester begins with an executive office of more Democrats. 

By Alysa Horton | January 25, 2023

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ASU, Arizona Supreme Court collaborate to create forensic science program

The Arizona Supreme Court and ASU's New College created a program focusing on efficient research in forensics to provide new opportunities for students and courts across Arizona.

By Phineas Hogan | January 23, 2023

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ASU leaders and researchers bring water expertise to I-10 summit

ASU researchers work with cities across the southern U.S. to solve environmental issues like water conservation. 

By Grey Gartin | January 19, 2023

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Tempe City Council continues to be older than the average city resident

Tempe City Council doesn't represent their younger demographic as their youngest councilmember is ten years older than the average Tempe resident's age. 

By Alysa Horton | January 18, 2023

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Reviewing the best of The State Press' 2022 coverage

These stories from 2022 represent what The State Press means to those who work to create it and uphold our mission to serve, provoke and challenge our audience.

By Piper Hansen | January 17, 2023

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ASU relationships to help Arizona become top semiconductor manufacturer

The semiconductor manufacturing industry, a boon for the state's economy, is growing due to investments and is helped by University partnerships.

By Grey Gartin | December 27, 2022

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ABOR approves Dillingham's contract, ASU West construction projects

The Arizona Board of Regents approved contracts for head football coaches at ASU and UA and approved a new academic building and student housing project.

By Rishab Chatty | December 16, 2022

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Tempe Family Advocacy Center set to open in January 2023

The city of Tempe's Family Advocacy Center is set to open in January 2023 after being delayed a year.

By Reagan Priest | December 1, 2022

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Michael Crow answers questions about student issues at on-campus forum

ASU President Michael Crow spoke on everything from a tuition increase to graduate student struggles to Kanye West at the Downtown forum. 

By Alysa Horton | November 29, 2022

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ABOR approves pay raise for university presidents, including Michael Crow

The Arizona Board of Regents approved yet another pay raise for ASU President Michael Crow. 

By Larisa May | November 28, 2022

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