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Tempe Police: Man with cocaine on his face says he doesn’t know where cocaine went

He denied swallowing the cocaine, and could not explain where the cocaine went or what he swallowed when the officer contacted him, police reported.

By Aimee Plante | March 29, 2016

Arizona Board of Regents hold public hearing for proposed 2016-17 tuition increases

Student and administrative leaders across ASU’s four campuses discussed potential tuition increases for the 2016-17 school year.

By Aimee Plante | March 29, 2016

The Eldridge, McCawley, Deitz ticket drops out of the 2016 Undergraduate Student Government Tempe election, and endorsed the DeGravina campaign on Tuesday, March 29, 2016.

'The Human Campaign' drops out of USG elections, endorses DeGravina ticket

The Human Campaign has withdrawn its ticket from the Tempe USG presidential election.

By Megan Janetsky | March 29, 2016

Photo illustration done Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016.

Hoverboards lose momentum after University bans them across campuses

ASU has banned hoverboards on University property effective March 23.

By David Caltabiano | March 29, 2016

Screenshot of My ASU page taken on Tuesday, March 29, 2016.

Exploratory majors becoming less popular for freshman, more for off-track students

Some students struggling in their major are using exploratory as a way to find other similar programs that would allow them to graduate on time.

By BrieAnna Frank | March 29, 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.

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By Andrew Nicla | March 29, 2016

Undergraduate Student Government Tempe President Isaac Miller announces his endorsement of the Bishop campaign on Monday, March 28, 2016.

USG Tempe President Isaac Miller endorses Brandon Bishop ticket

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government president Isaac Miller endorsed USG Tempe presidential candidate Brandon Bishop and his vice presidents of policy and services Kenzie Johnson and John Lauro Monday evening.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | March 28, 2016

The Fulton Center is pictured on October 21, 2014.

ASU scientist and former dean sues University, President Michael Crow, alleging retaliation and harassment

An ASU scientist and former-dean is suing the University, President Michael Crow and administrators, saying she was discriminated as a whistleblower and voicing countless other grievances.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | March 28, 2016

Community activist Randy Parraz speaks during a House Elections Committee hearing on Monday, March 28, 2016, at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix. Parraz said Maricopa County Recorder Helen Purcell's decision to limit the number of polling locations for last Tuesday's presidential preference election was "appalling." (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Arizona House Committee investigates what went wrong during presidential preference elections

Helen Purcell and Michele Reagan took a lot of heat not only from the legislatures, but from the 100+ people in attendance as well.

By Ben Flores | March 28, 2016

How To: Vote in Undergraduate Student Government elections

USG voting day is rapidly approaching, here's what you need to know.

By Megan Janetsky | March 28, 2016

Tempe Police: Man sees running car, decides to get in, gets caught by officers

A Chandler man was stopped on suspicion of auto theft.

By Aimee Plante | March 28, 2016

Graduate and Professional Student Association President Pauline Venieris speaks before the Associated Students of ASU Supreme Court on Friday, March 25, 2016.

Associated Students of ASU Supreme Court orders Council of Presidents to post meeting minutes

The Associated Students of ASU Supreme Court ordered the ASASU Council of Presidents to post minutes of each of their meetings and encouraged the Council to strive for increased transparency.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | March 25, 2016

Low student interest in campus voting proportionate to equally low USG representative engagement

As USG begins its next election cycle, key players from the organization seek to increase their engagement with students, both in and out of USG offices.

By Joshua Bowling | March 25, 2016