Politics

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The Arizona Students' Association announces initiative to reduce tuition

The Arizona Students' Association announced a ballot initiative requiring the Legislature to fund 50% of in-state tuition and fees.

By Reagan Priest | October 5, 2021

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Though unlikely, US debt default could hurt college students

ASU professors say the potential U.S. default is extremely unlikely, although if it did occur, it could be catastrophic.

By Mason Hughes | October 4, 2021

Tempe Streetcar will open in 2022 with uncertain transit benefits

As the Tempe Streetcar nears its completion, city employees praise the project despite planning issues.

By William Stuart | October 4, 2021

President Crow gets approved for 8% pay raise

ABOR approved ASU President Michael Crow's 8% pay raise and $50,000 worth of bonuses.

By Piper Hansen | October 3, 2021

Rio Reimagined looks to make continued environmental improvements

The City of Tempe is working on cleaning up brownfield sites along the river and creating a green stormwater infrastructure plan.

By Morgan Fischer | October 3, 2021

Student organizations rally at Women's March for abortion rights

Several ASU student organizations rallied for abortion rights and called on state authorities to protect abortion access.

By Alexis Waiss and Mason Hughes | October 2, 2021

United Campus Workers call for health protections, fair treatment at protest

Local union members, students, faculty and staff marched as part of "Funeral for Public Health" to advocate for masking, testing, vaccinations and hazard pay.

By Anna Campbell | September 30, 2021

Student activism ebbs and flows with the pandemic and social media

Activism is evolving in 2021 with the reintroduction of in-person classes and organization of student clubs.

By Tristan Richards | September 30, 2021

GPSA expresses continued concern about CAARE Center proposal

The Graduate and Professional Student Association is concerned the proposal for an on-campus rape crisis center doesn't meet their needs.

By Reagan Priest | September 29, 2021

Maricopa County election audit shows no evidence of fraud

ASU Young Democrats and College Republicans react to the audit of the 2020 presidential election, which confirmed Biden's victory in Arizona.

By Mason Hughes | September 28, 2021

Energy law professor begins run for Arizona attorney general

Professor Kris Mayes is running for Arizona Attorney General to focus on climate change and women's health care rights.

By Tristan Richards | September 27, 2021

ASU no podrá requerir vacunas contra COVID-19 por el momento

ASU no podrá exigir la vacuna contra COVID a menos que la ley estatal cambie o la Universidad impugne la ley en los tribunales.

By Reagan Priest | September 22, 2021

Allen Coral Atlas provides breakthrough tools for coral reef conservation

The world's most comprehensive map of coral reefs, Allen Coral Atlas, which provides breakthrough tools for conservation, is complete.

By William Stuart | September 22, 2021

La facultad continúa con las solicitudes de más acomodaciones relacionadas con COVID

El ASU Community of Care Coalition trasladó sus esfuerzos al sindicato United Campus Workers para promover cambios de regulación conscientes.

By Alexis Waiss | September 21, 2021

College Republicans host gubernatorial candidate Matt Salmon

Arizona gubernatorial candidate Matt Salmon called for Republican unity, asserted his anti-abortion platform and criticized critical race theory.

By Mason Hughes | September 21, 2021

President Crow addresses COVID-19, sexual violence at student forum

Students asked President Crow about COVID-19, sexual violence prevention and ASU Counseling Services at the first student forum of the semester.

By Reagan Priest | September 21, 2021

ABOR presenta una demanda contra la empresa que construyó el SDFC del centro de Phoenix

ABOR está demandando a Sundt Construction en nombre de ASU después de alegar que la compañía construyó mal la piscina en el Sun Devil Fitness Complex en el campus del centro de Phoenix, lo que provocó el cierre de la piscina.

By Reagan Priest and Jasmine Kabiri | September 21, 2021

ASU won't be able to require COVID-19 vaccines anytime soon

ASU won't be able to require the COVID vaccine unless state law changes or the University challenges the law in court.

By Reagan Priest | September 18, 2021

University breaks ground on Omni Tempe Hotel

ASU and Tempe City Council members broke ground on the new Omni Tempe Hotel, a $125,000,000 project Mayor Corey Woods hopes will revitalize the downtown and help surrounding businesses.

By Caera Learmonth | September 18, 2021

Bridge the Gap unites those passionate about politics, no matter their stance

Bridge the Gap provided an opportunity to learn and discuss politics among students and faculty of differing opinions.

By Alexis Waiss | September 17, 2021

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