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Tempe Police: Man steals car, hides marijuana in Pringles can

The man had an orange Pringles container in his possession that had been filled with a bag of marijuana, according to a police report

By Aimee Plante | January 14, 2016

Aqualibria looks to implement aquaponics to improve crop health.

Engineering Projects in Community Service brings better life to Pemba Island

ASU’s EPICS group looks to work with an Italian non-governmental organization to implement a sustainable aquaponics system in Pemba Island.

By David A. Caltabiano | January 14, 2016

Sparky and the ASU Cheer Squad host pregame activities before a game against Texas A&M at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. The Sun Devils took down the Texas A&M Aggies 67-54.

From memorials to cheap textbooks, here are the week's top stories

Take a few minutes to catch up on the top stories of the first week of school.

By Andrew Nicla | January 14, 2016

Tempe Police: Unidentified body found in Tempe Town Lake

Two eyewitnesses crossing Scottdale Road Bridge saw an object in the lake that appeared to be a body, according to police.

By Aimee Plante | January 14, 2016

ASU study: Stereotypes of black and white Americans stem from ecology-driven stereotypes

Why do racial stereotypes in America take form the way they do?

By Sydney Greene | January 14, 2016

Bernardo Ruiz cries at a memorial for his niece Jelissa on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, at Old Main on the Tempe campus.

ASU students hold vigil for deceased student

Donning purple glow stick bracelets and placing flowers and candles on the steps of Old Main, dozens gathered to remember Jelissa Ruiz at a candlelight vigil held Wednesday night.

By Mia Senechal | January 13, 2016

The construction site of the new Palo Verde Main building is pictured on Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, on the Tempe campus. The facility will have room for more than 1,600 students.

After a long wait, Palo Verde Main dorm gets an upgrade

Palo Verde Main, located on the north side of campus, serves as the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering's housing complex for freshman students.

By Sydney Greene | January 13, 2016

Tempe Police: Man attempts to return stolen items to Walmart

Officers arrested the man after investigation revealed that he had entered Walmart with an existing receipt and picked up several items listed on the receipt to return.

By Aimee Plante | January 13, 2016

The ASU Police Department headquarters is seen in Tempe on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014. The department is under criticism for acquiring 70 M-16 assault rifles through a Pentagon surplus program. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASU Police: Student found dead

An ASU student was found deceased by members of ASU Police Monday.

By Aimee Plante | January 13, 2016

Tempe Police: Belligerent man with handgun pees on bathroom floor

Police say the man entered the bar with the gun on his person, then went to the bathroom where he urinated on the floor and wall.

By Aimee Plante | January 12, 2016

Students create website to easily buy and sell textbooks

Tired with the hassle of the bookstore, a group of college students from schools across the country have come together to create SunTexty.

By Alexis Egeland | January 12, 2016

The Arizona State Capitol is pictured on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014.

3 things you might have missed from Gov. Ducey's State of the State Address

Didn't tune in to Gov. Doug Ducey's State of the State Address? Here's what you missed.

By Megan Janetsky | January 11, 2016

ASU scientists to research with NASA’s new Telescope

Though the team has been selected, the new telescope won’t be sent into space until 2024. Until then, it’s just a matter of preparation.

By Ethan Millman | January 11, 2016

Tempe Police: Man spray paints ex’s new boyfriend’s car

Police arrested the man after he had spray painted a phrase accusing a man of having herpes onto another man’s car.

By Aimee Plante | January 11, 2016

A student runs through a rainstorm on Taylor Mall on the downtown campus on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, in Phoenix.

ADOT and ASU form partnership to provide real-time weather updates

ASU geological sciences graduate student Paul Panhans will intern at ADOT to coordinate with the National Weather Service to provide weather updates that facilitate ADOT's response to various transportation issues in throughout the state.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | January 10, 2016

A sign posted in a Taylor Place elevator advises students to avoid the light rail station on Central Avenue and Van Buren Street in Downtown Phoenix on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015. ASU sent out a text and email alert to students about a "suspicious package" on Tuesday evening.

Police investigate 'suspicious' package at Phoenix light rail station

Phoenix Police Department investigated a suspicious package located at the intersection of Central and Van Buren in downtown Phoenix Tuesday night.

By Aimee Plante | December 8, 2015

The Q & Brew on 618 S. Mill in downtown Tempe pictured in 1979, now a Bank of America.

See how downtown Tempe changed over the decades

See how Downtown Tempe has changed over the decades. You might be surprised.

By Celina Jimenez | December 7, 2015

Downtown Tempe development in 'adolescent phase'

Downtown Tempe is blossoming in its 'teenage years.'

By Celina Jimenez | December 7, 2015

ASU Police investigate 'suspicious' package outside Coor Hall

ASU Police evacuated Coor Hall on Friday morning due to reports of a suspicious package.

By Megan Janetsky | December 4, 2015

ASU students host candelit vigil for those killed in shooting at Planned Parenthood

Roughly 20 students sat in silence Thursday on Hayden Lawn to honor those who died during a mass shooting at a Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs on Nov. 27

By Aimee Plante | December 3, 2015

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