Proposition 139: What the Arizona ballot initiative would mean for abortion access
WASHINGTON – The Proposition 139 ballot initiative would guarantee a right to abortion in Arizona, extending the limit from 15 weeks to about 24 weeks.
304 yards for receiver Tetairoa McMillan casts attention on Arizona football, new coach Brent Brennan
TUCSON – Tetairoa McMillan smashed Arizona receiving records as the Wildcats beat New Mexico in the debut of coach Brent Brennan. The nationally ranked Wildcats made a statement as they enter the Big 12 Conference this season.
‘Our No. 1 job is to make sure that they’re safe’: America confronts election intimidation
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – Election intimidation became the norm after the 2020 election. To shore up democracy’s defenses this year, officials across the country are increasing training and implementing new protections, such as erecting ceiling-high fences to safeguard workers.
‘Be yourself’: Quarterback Sam Leavitt proves experience isn’t everything in strong ASU debut against Wyoming
TEMPE – Arizona State redshirt freshman quarterback Sam Leavitt showed promise in the team’s season-opening victory over the University of Wyoming. The quarterback, 19, heeded the advice of coach Kenny Dillingham and executed the game plan in near-perfect fashion, ultimately winning the game 48-7, showing poise throughout.
Golf after dark: Grass League ushers in new era with primetime professional, amateur tournaments under the lights
TEMPE – The Grass League is a new par-3 golf league that combines professional and amateur players in a team format under the lights and provides opportunities for players to gain recognition and sponsorships.
Phoenix lawyer tapped by Biden would be second South Asian federal judge in Arizona – after older sister, an appeals court judge
WASHINGTON – Following in his sister’s footsteps: Phoenix lawyer Sharad Desai, tapped for a federal judgeship by President Joe Biden, has an older sister who serves on the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. She was the first South Asian federal judge in Arizona.
Seismic shifts: New CFP director Richard Clark visits Fiesta Bowl, reflects on 12-team playoff
SCOTTSDALE – With conference realignment, NIL and a new 12-team CFP format, college football is due for a year unlike any other. Richard Clark, the new CFP executive director, can’t wait to watch the surprises unfold.
After the Games: Paris Olympics shed light on government assistance for youth sports
PARIS – While the world was engrossed with the Paris Olympics this summer, impoverished children at a local Paris nonprofit were some of the Games’ happiest winners.
Arizona archer Eric Bennett prepares for fifth Paralympics, this time with family by his side
PARIS – Arizona native and Team USA archer Eric Bennett prepares for what might be his last Paralympic Games. Fueled by support from his family, he is ready to take on Paris with confidence.
After scathing GAO report, Border Patrol agents ordered to stop tossing out migrants’ belongings
WASHINGTON – Customs and Border Protection has issued a directive that deems migrants’ essential belongings off-limits after a scathing GAO report revealed abuses at holding facilities.
Minimum salaries, max effort: The unseen financial hardships of Phoenix Mercury and WNBA players
PHOENIX – Phoenix Mercury players Mikiah Herbert Harrigan, Liz Dixon and Natasha Mack shed light on the hardships of living on a WNBA minimum salary while financial expert Marcus Johnson provides insight on the contract’s value in Phoenix.
Photo essay: ASU senior builds community in the Valley through Phoenix Babes Who Walk club
TEMPE – ASU senior Grace Juliet is the brand manager of Phoenix Babes Who Walk, a club in the Valley that hosts walks meant to make friends and give people a sense of community.
