Politics

Transforming Phoenix into an 'urban forest' to combat extreme heat

The Urban Heat Island/Tree and Shade subcommittee reflected on this summer to discuss future actions to reduce heat in vulnerable communities in Maricopa County. 

By Kevin Pirehpour | October 8, 2020

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Arizona Senate candidates advertise to voters in various ways

Despite Arizona candidates for U.S. Senate reliance on attack ads, they are also expanding the platforms for the ads, utilizing various social media sites. 

By Morgan Fischer | October 7, 2020

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Collaboration with Tempe to harmonize urban design with Indigenous virtue

ASU professor Wanda Dalla Costa is spearheading initiatives to help the city of Tempe build city-wide principles influenced by Indigenous culture. 

By Erin Galindo | October 5, 2020

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Arizona to vote on recreational marijuana in upcoming election

Advocates say recreational marijuana will generate millions for the state economy. Medical professionals claim there isn't enough data to make an informed vote.

By Kevin Pirehpour | October 4, 2020

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Arizona Senate candidates to discuss Supreme Court, COVID-19 in debate

Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden solidified their bases Tuesday. Arizona voters aren't sure the same will be true of the upcoming Senate debate. 

By Piper Hansen | October 1, 2020

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Proposition 208 would fund education across Arizona

Proposition 208 appears on the ballot this general election, aimed at increasing funding toward Arizona schools.

By David Rodish | September 30, 2020

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Student advocates push others to vote despite COVID-19 obstacles

Throughout this year's obstacles, students are being encouraged to vote, with many looking to mail-in voting.

By Morgan Fischer | September 29, 2020

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Student leaders unify, adapt to COVID-19 to increase voter turnout across campus

The Civic Engagement Coalition and Undergraduate Student Government act on initiatives to engage the student body in the 2020 general election.

By Erin Galindo | September 22, 2020

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O'odham students rise up against border wall construction on Indigenous land

Voices of O'odham Students at ASU, a new club, shares how the border wall construction is impacting Indigenous people, specifically the Hia-Ced O'odham and Tohono O'odham.

By Erin Galindo | September 22, 2020

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USGT passes resolution to address anti-Semitism on campus

Undergraduate Student Government Tempe passed a resolution on Tuesday, calling on ASU to establish a Jewish Cultural Coalition and to address recent anti-Semitic acts on campus.

By Kevin Pirehpour | September 16, 2020

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ABOR passes ASU budget request amid economic recovery from COVID-19

ABOR approved a supplemental budget for FY 2021 and a state budget request for FY 2022 in its special board meeting on Thursday. 

By Erin Galindo | September 15, 2020

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Student campaign volunteers overcome COVID-19 obstacles

A number of students are volunteering for political campaigns, looking for new policy to explore.

By Piper Hansen | September 5, 2020

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President Crow talks COVID-19, semester plans during student forum

President Crow answered students' questions during his first forum of the school year over Zoom on Thursday. 

By Erin Galindo | September 3, 2020

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ASU announces plans to support BIPOC students, faculty

The University released 25 action items Wednesday after President Michael Crow announced a commitment to BIPOC students at a University Senate meeting. 

By Erin Galindo and Kevin Pirehpour | September 3, 2020

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Addressing campus public safety, USGT passes resolutions on police, COVID-19

"Obviously we cannot change the country but we wanted to see what we could do for ASU," a senator said.

By Piper Hansen | September 2, 2020

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T. Denny Sanford was investigated for possession of child pornography

The investigation into ASU donor T. Denny Sanford for possibly possessing child pornography is pending with the U.S. Department of Justice for possible criminal action.

By Ellie Borst | August 31, 2020

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'Michael Crow has got to go': Students chant as they protest injustice at ASU

Students and community members marched through the Tempe campus Sunday night to protest ASU's police department, the lack of a Multicultural Center and for the University to hire more faculty of color.

By Wyatt Myskow and Erin Galindo | August 31, 2020

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Students angry, disgusted by CRU’s pledged donation to Kenosha shooter

College Republicans United's fundraiser for Kyle Rittenhouse has resulted in scared students and another call for an investigation into their conduct. 

By Piper Hansen | August 29, 2020

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BAC withdraws protest plans due to ASU's new COVID-19 guidelines

The Black African Coalition distanced itself from a protest it originally planned for Sunday after being told by the University they could face suspension for participating in it.

By Wyatt Myskow and Erin Galindo | August 28, 2020

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ABOR sues Facebook, 'asu_covid.parties' account owner over trademarks, misinformation

Alleging trademark violation, misinformation and violation of intellectual property rights, ABOR filed suit against an Instagram account operator and Facebook. 

By Piper Hansen | August 21, 2020

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