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The Tempe Center for the Arts is pictured on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, from across the Tempe Town Lake.

10 things you can do before the semester ends

Summer break is just a few short weeks away. Be sure to have some fun in between classes, work and studying.

By Andrew Nicla | April 12, 2016

Downtown Mesa is pictured on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016.

What ASU’s expansion to downtown Mesa means for East Valley students

ASU's recent announcement to expand into downtown Mesa will give East Valley students more class options.

By Ethan Millman | April 12, 2016

Tempe Police: Mason jars filled with marijuana found inside man's car

After finding a man asleep behind the wheel of a car, officers found mason jars filled with marijuana in his car.

By Sydney Greene | April 12, 2016

Taco Bell in the Memorial Union is pictured on Sunday, April 10, 2016.

Memorial Union Taco Bell set to permanently close

The Memorial Union Taco Bell is set to close on April 22. The University has no plans to open any other restaurants in its place.

By Megan Janetsky | April 11, 2016

Planned Parenthood, located at 1250 E Apache Blvd Suite 108 in Tempe is pictured on Wednesday, April 6, 2016.

Students react after Gov. Ducey signs three new abortion bills into law

The bills, which will limit abortion medication use, Planned Parenthood donations and embryo research, have piqued the interest of students who advocate for sexual health and abortion access.

By Joy Ivy | April 11, 2016

Fry's grocery store coming to CityScape in downtown Phoenix

A proposed plan for a Fry’s between First and Second Street is in movement, set to debut in 2018.

By Angelica Cabral | April 11, 2016

Tempe Police: Man almost crashes into police car, found with array of drugs

A man was arrested on multiple counts of drug suspicion, DUI and possession of a weapon, according to officers.

By Sydney Greene | April 11, 2016

The Wallace campaign candidates for USG West pose for a portrait.

West campus students, meet your 2016-17 executives

The new Undergraduate Student Government West student body executives share what brought them to USG as well as their plans for next year.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | April 10, 2016

Tempe Police: Man attempts to slap stranger, slaps officer instead

The man had been in a verbal argument with another man on the street when officers arrived, police reported.

By Aimee Plante | April 10, 2016

The Memorial Union Pitchforks Dining Hall pictured on Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Tempe.

Memorial Union dining hall to undergo renovations over summer

The popular dining hall will undergo a much needed renovation this summer, according to a Memorial Union official.

By Sydney Greene | April 10, 2016

Bartender Bridget Davis, 23, makes a drink for a customer at Whiskey Row on Thursday, April 7, 2016, on Mill Avenue in Tempe.

New bill allows out-of-state customers to use vertical IDs to purchase alcohol

A new law permits ID carriers to use out-of-state vertical IDs to purchase alcohol, but misinformation about the bill is leaving students and alcohol vendors frustrated.

By BrieAnna Frank | April 7, 2016

Tempe Police: Woman steals two guns from ex, sends him photo evidence

The woman entered the man’s bedroom and removed two firearms, an iPad and an iPhone, police said.

By Aimee Plante | April 7, 2016

Michael Crow holds a student forum on the ASU West campus on Tuesday, April 5, 2016.

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Check out what you may have missed.

By Andrew Nicla | April 7, 2016

ASU professor bridges a connection between undergraduate students and underprivileged middle schoolers

ASU's Bridges Program has been around since the early 2000s, but efforts to change and streamline it are in the works.

By Angelica Cabral | April 7, 2016

The ASU Dragon Boat team poses for a photo.

ASU Dust Devils Dragon Boat team is still competitive despite Tempe Town Lake draining

The Dust Devils have persevered at finding a way to continue their sport despite a major roadblock — their main source of water for competitions and training is gone.

By BrieAnna Frank | April 7, 2016

Brandon Bishop wins Tempe USG presidency following close runoff election

Brandon Bishop emerged victorious over Aundrea DeGravina in the USG Tempe runoff presidential election.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | April 7, 2016

People evacuate the Memorial Union on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, on the Tempe campus. ASU Police are investigating a shooting threat made against the University last night on the anonymous internet message board 4chan.

Arizona Board of Regents approve tuition increases for 2016-17 school year

The new tuition includes a slight tuition increase for resident students as well as a larger increase for nonresident students.

By Aimee Plante | April 7, 2016

Humans of New York creator Brandon Stanton speaks at the Barrett Lawns on the ASU Tempe campus on Wednesday, April 7, 2016.

Humans of New York photographer visits ASU, encourages passion

Brandon Stanton visits ASU to share his story of creating Humans of New York.

By Simran Dave | April 7, 2016

Tempe Police: Woman caught with two stolen handguns inside stolen Jeep

Officers searched the Jeep, which housed three handguns, two of which had been stolen, police reported.

By Aimee Plante | April 6, 2016

A tution hearing is held at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting on the ASU Tempe campus on March 29, 2016, in the Memorial Union.

What to expect in upcoming Arizona Board of Regents meeting

The Arizona Board of Regents will meet on April 7 and 8 to discuss all things education. Here's what you need to know.

By Megan Janetsky | April 6, 2016

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