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A dirt lot is on the northeast corner of University Drive and Farmer is pictured on Sunday, April 17, 2016, where a new apartment complex has been proposed to be built.

Plans for major apartment complex in downtown Tempe sparks controversy

A new apartment complex proposal in the Tempe City Council is leaving officials and community members divided.

By Sydney Greene | April 18, 2016

The process of refilling Tempe Town Lake begins on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Officals say it will take roughly two weeks to refill the lake with 900-million gallons of water.

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By Andrew Nicla | April 17, 2016

Tempe Police: Man arrested after running and singing on top of a Tempe residence

The man was seen running and signing on top of the private residence, officers reported.

By Sydney Greene | April 17, 2016

McCord Hall in the W.P. Carey School of Business pictured on Monday, April 4, 2016, on the ASU Tempe campus.

W. P. Carey has nearly Ivy League acceptance rates after redesign, MBA scholarship

Although a recent spike in admissions makes W.P. Carey's MBA prograrm very competitive, that's not what's important to the school's leaders.

By Angelica Cabral | April 17, 2016

USG Polytechnic President elect Ryan O'Hara poses for a portrait with his vice presidents.

Polytechnic students, get to know your 2016-17 executives

A deeper look into the background and vision of the 2016-17 USG Polytechnic executive ticket.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | April 14, 2016

From Taco Bell to Hogwarts, here are the week's top State Press stories

We're sad too. RIP Taco Bell.

By Andrew Nicla | April 14, 2016

Polytechnic student found after being reported missing

The student, who was last seen on Tuesday night, was found safe today, according to ASU PD.

By Sydney Greene | April 14, 2016

Tempe Police: Man arrested after drugs found in flashlight around neck

A man was arrested after officers found drugs inside a flashlight he was wearing around his neck.

By Sydney Greene | April 14, 2016

Construction on the Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe continues on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016.

Senior Sun Devils react to change in venue for spring commencement ceremony

For many of the Sun Devil seniors, they will not be able to participate in the University tradition of graduating at Sun Devil Stadium this year.

By Sydney Greene | April 14, 2016

Brandon Londer, left, poses for a photo with his sister Brittany Londer, right.

ASU fraternity supports brother facing degenerative brain disease

ASU student Brandon Londer recently developed Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a degenerative brain disease.

By Alexis Egeland | April 13, 2016

Photo illustration done on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

Despite continued bee swarms, ASU bee alerts have buzzed off

The buzz around campus is that the bees haven't left, but ASU's alerts have.

By Simran Dave | April 13, 2016

Tempe Police: Man hides in attic after police show up to arrest him

A Guadalupe man attempted to hide from police in an attic before being arrested by officers for an outstanding warrant.

By Sydney Greene | April 13, 2016

Tempe Town Lake begins to refill after more than month since draining

The lake will be refilled again within two weeks.

By Aimee Plante | April 12, 2016

James Deibler, center, receives his associates degree in general studies from Glendale Community College.

'Overcoming Autism' at ASU: Student sets up GoFundMe account for higher education

31-year-old high-functioning autistic public policy freshman, James Deibler, is looking for alternative ways to fuel his dream and change lives.

By David Caltabiano | April 12, 2016

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

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