Politics

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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Meet the USG West campus executive officers running unopposed for 2023-2024

The Undergraduate Student Government West executive ticket, which ran unopposed for 2023-2024, have a clear vision for the West campus next year.

By Alysa Horton | March 27, 2023

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Meet the USG Polytechnic Campus executive officers running unopposed for 2023-2024

ASU's Undergraduate Student Government is holding elections for 2023-2024 school year for Polytechnic campus executive positions this week.

By Grey Gartin | March 27, 2023

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Students join Tempe residents in condemning Tempe Entertainment District

Speakers at the protest in downtown Tempe spoke about the environmental, economic and cultural effects of the proposed Coyotes hockey arena and Tempe Entertainment District.

By Shane Brennan | March 20, 2023

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A guide to the 2023 USG Tempe executive officer elections

Undergraduate Student Government on the Tempe campus is holding its executive ticket elections for 2023-24 school year on March 28-29.

By Grey Gartin and Alysa Horton | March 20, 2023

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Arizona Attorney General and ABOR agree to drop Tempe Omni Hotel lawsuit

The legal dispute between former Attorney General Mark Brnovich and the Arizona Board of Regents over construction of the Omni Tempe Hotel on ASU-owned property has been dismissed.

By Phineas Hogan | March 17, 2023

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Fraternities and sororities could be getting specially designed license plates

Greek Life could see new specialty license plates that support their organizations based on a state Senate bill. 

By Alysa Horton | March 16, 2023

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Free expression Senate bill seen as redundant by lawmakers in Arizona Capitol

An Arizona Senate bill aims to expand First Amendment expression at public state universities and community colleges even though Democratic lawmakers are calling the provisions redundant and unneccessary.  

By Grey Gartin | March 16, 2023

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The No Labels Party may have an impact on Democrats' future success

The No Labels Party has been certified to appear on the 2024 electoral ballot in Arizona. Experts say this could be an obstacle for Arizona Democrats.  

By Phineas Hogan | March 15, 2023

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Glendale shakes off name, becomes Swift City ahead of weekend's concerts

Glendale (Taylor's Version) is now Swift City as the city celebrates Swift starting The Eras Tour in Arizona. 

By Alysa Horton | March 13, 2023

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ASU president proposes tuition increase for 2023-24 academic year

The increases proposed are some of the highest University leadership has proposed in recent years, but maintain the University's commitment to keep increases below 3%.

By Piper Hansen | March 10, 2023

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Tempe City Council officially approves new street and park names

Tempe City Council approves new names for streets and parks formerly named for members of a local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan.

By Larisa May | March 2, 2023

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Students camp outside Supreme Court ahead of student loan hearing

ASU students stay overnight at the U.S. Supreme Court before arguments on President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.

By Grey Gartin | February 28, 2023

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Tempe streets and parks to get new names in honor of local figures

Tempe City Council will vote on Thursday to change street and park names after it was discovered they got their names from 1920s Ku Klux Klan members.

By Larisa May | February 27, 2023

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Adrian Fontes discussed his office position and how he got there at campus event

Adrian Fontes, Arizona's Secretary of State, spoke about the understated impact of the border and the prominence of water issues on Feb. 23 on ASU's Tempe campus. 

By Phineas Hogan | February 23, 2023

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Arizona State Senate bill aims to address housing shortage despite Tempe pushback

A bill that would override local zoning in order to address housing shortage and increase housing density is working its way through the state legislature. 

By Grey Gartin | February 23, 2023

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