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during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2015. The Sun Devils took the win over the Beavers, 86-68.

From Michael Phelps to Tinder, here are the week's top stories

We know you're busy, but take a few minutes between errands and gift ordering to catch up on the week's top stories.

By Andrew Nicla | February 11, 2016

Tempe Police: Man claimed false identity before meth stash discovered

Police found an ID identifying the man as neither of the names he provided and with a birthday more than a decade earlier than the ones listed, police said.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | February 10, 2016

An arial view of the startup village at the ASU Polytechnic campus.

Startup Village: An entrepreneurial residential community on ASU's Polytechnic campus

The Startup Village on ASU's Polytechnic campus is a residential community for entrepreneurial students to help each other build up their businesses.

By Alexis Egeland | February 9, 2016

Tempe Police: Man flees through backyard after trespassing and stealing vehicle

A man took a vehicle from a driveway, but later told police it was "a joke."

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | February 9, 2016

ASU to buy more land near Downtown Phoenix campus

ABOR has approved ASU's request to purchase 0.8 acres of land adjacent to the Downtown Phoenix campus, allowing the University to try to remedy the lack of space downtown.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | February 7, 2016

3 things you missed from Arizona Board of Regent's spring meeting

This is what you missed from Arizona Board of Regent's most recent meeting.

By Megan Janetsky | February 5, 2016

The most decorated Olympian of all time, Micheal Phelps, makes an appearance in the Curtain of Distraction during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2015. The Sun Devils took the win over the Beavers, 86-68.

From campus expansion to the Iowa Caucus, here are the week's top stories

Can you believe the week has already flown by? Take a minute to read the top stories of the week.

By Andrew Nicla | February 4, 2016

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

ASU to expand to downtown Mesa

ASU will implement a university center in downtown Mesa, according to Mayor John Giles. The move will further establish Mesa as a stronghold in the state.

By Jessica Suerth | February 3, 2016

Downtown Phoenix is pictured on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. The Arizona Board of Regents has recently approved ASU’s request to expand the downtown Phoenix campus.

ABOR business and finance committee supports ASU Downtown campus expansion

The Arizona Board of Regents Business and Finance committee Wednesday unanimously voted to support the University's request to acquire more land in downtown Phoenix.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | February 3, 2016

Tempe USG opposes controversial House bill that would allow concealed carry weapons on campus

Tempe USG voted to oppose Arizona House Bill 2072, a controversial gun bill, as well as allocating funds to clubs and organizations.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | February 2, 2016

Mayor Greg Stanton speaks at the Arizona Capitol on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016.

Phoenix mayor Greg Stanton disapproves of ballot collection ban

The Phoenix mayor shared his disapproval of H.B. 2023, saying the bill would make the electoral process harder without solving the issue of voter fraud.

By Ian Dickinson | February 1, 2016