Sam Luba

Politics Reporter

Sam is a freshman studying political science with a minor in justice studies. This is his second semester with The State Press. He has also worked as editor-in-chief of his high school newspaper.

University presidents use relationships to shape Arizona education policy

By Sam Luba and Carsten Oyer

The presidents of Arizona's three major universities form controversial relationships with state policymakers ...

April 10, 2025

Proposed increased fines for noise complaints in Tempe could disrupt Greek life and party culture

By Sam Luba

Proposed increased fines for noise violations in Tempe spark concern and frustration for the future ...

April 1, 2025

USG Tempe hosts executive ticket debate, candidates face off on key campus issues

By Sam Luba and Sophia Browder

Student candidates debated key issues between the University and the Undergraduate Student Government.  ...

March 26, 2025

Meet the five candidates for the 2025 USG-T presidential election

By Sam Luba and Sophia Browder

The Undergraduate Student Government Tempe will host elections from April 1-2.

March 26, 2025

YDSA at ASU launches 'Sanctuary Campuses' campaign to push for student protections

By Sam Luba and Valeria Cruz Butrón

YDSA at ASU passed a unanimous vote to implement their "Sanctuary Campuses" campaign, to make University ...

March 19, 2025

Gender-defining legislation moves through AZ House, prompts concern from community

By Sam Luba

Students and faculty express concern regarding proposed Arizona legislation strictly defining gender. ...

March 17, 2025

Division between Republican student clubs further after controversial tabling event

By Sam Luba

Recent ICE tabling event by College Republicans United at ASU resumes an existing feud with College ...

March 3, 2025

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Native American students, ASU community members worry after statewide increase in ICE presence

By Sam Luba

Native American community members at ASU raise racial profiling concerns following state-wide reports ...

February 10, 2025

Student activists express fear for the future of social media following Trump's inauguration

By Sam Luba

Students from political groups discuss the effect of social media CEOs and their presence at Inauguration ...

February 4, 2025

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Arizona split-ticket voting for Gallego and Trump prompts theories on causation

By Sam Luba

Split-ticket voting in Arizona between Gallego and Trump leads to questions of possible causes.

December 5, 2024

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