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Cuban tourism heats up among ASU students as political tensions cool

Since diplomatic relations have been restored between the U.S. and Cuba many travelers have taken advantage of the more accommodating travel regulations in order to explore an island relatively untouched by American tourism.

By Preston Scott-Hall | November 8, 2015

Tempe Police: Woman hides from police under mom's bed after stealing cigarettes

A woman stole six packages of cigarettes and fled the scene to hide under her mother's bed, according to a police report.

By Isabella Castillo | November 8, 2015

Head coach Todd Graham looks at the scoreboard during a game against Utah on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah.

From social media threats to 'stealing' signals, here are the week's top stories

What a busy news week it was.

By Andrew Nicla | November 7, 2015

5 resources you can use to stay safe on campus

Take Monday's fake threat as a wake-up call to learn more about how you can stay safe on campus.

By Andrew Nicla | November 5, 2015

RAWR, a club at ASU, aims to connect students to volunteer opportunities and help find good homes for animals in need. ASU graduates Kyrie Martin, Melody Kauffman, Megan Budday and senior Melissa Jordan pose at the 'Paws your Finals Stress' event near Hayden Library in Tempe in 2012.

RAWR connects volunteers, finds homes for animals in need

The Resource for Animal Welfare and Rescues club at ASU works directly with local animal shelters to connect students with volunteer opportunities, provide a bit of stress relief and find animals good homes.

By Bridget Dowd | November 5, 2015

ASU self-defense course aims to reduce sexual assault on campus

The 12-hour long, free Rape Aggression Defense courses are offered to any woman in the ASU community in four hour increments over three days.

By Allie Bice | November 5, 2015

Tempe Police: Man caught with stolen chips, cocaine and moonshine

A man was contacted by police while consuming stolen chips and soda, according to a police report.

By Isabella Castillo | November 5, 2015

In this long-exposure photo, the Durham Language and Literature building is pictured on Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015, on the Tempe Campus.

Solving the problem: 'The Problem of Whiteness' is returning to ASU and professor is ready for controversy, discussion

ENG 401: Whiteness and the U.S. Race Theory, previously known as "The Problem of Whiteness," is returning to ASU for the spring 2016 semester and Professor Lee Bebout said he is ready for what the new semester has to bring.

By Jessica Suerth | November 4, 2015

ProgressNow executive director Julie Erfle speaks about social issues and policy change on Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015, in the Coconino Room of the Memorial Union on the Tempe Campus.

Seeking Justice in Arizona series promotes local activism through prominent speakers

Seeking Justice in Arizona is a lecture series that highlights prominent Arizona activists and lets them speak to students about activism.

By Garrison Murphy | November 4, 2015

Degrees Not Debt campaign seeks to address the student debt crisis, urges Crow to write Congress

Degrees Not Debt is a national campaign that gathers representatives nationwide, from universities such as East Michigan State, Penn. State, Temple University, Eastern Michigan University,

By Michael Close | November 4, 2015

Tempe Police: Man swallows marijuana to keep it from police

A man swallowed marijuana to keep officers from confiscating it and kicked a police officer in the chest with his steal-toed boots, according to a police report.

| November 4, 2015

ASU Police Chief gives details of social media threat at Tempe USG meeting

After an online shooting threat that seemed to target ASU caused a blazing inferno on social media Monday, ASU Chief of Police Michael Thompson stood up in front of Tempe Undergraduate Student Government to explain the event and give advice on what to do in similar situations.

By Jessica Suerth | November 3, 2015