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Students in the Pre-Law Society are pictured at their fall banquet.

Pre-Law Society aims to help students find their path in law

The Pre-Law Society on campus plans to show a different side of law by gathering law students to build resumes and plan for law school.

By Angelica Cabral | February 4, 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

Tempe Police: Man pawns roommate's things to pay for new tires

After being told to vacate his old apartment, a man stole his roommate's things to pay for new car tires, police said.

By Angelica Cabral | 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

Tempe Police: Woman tells officers she has a glass pipe in her boot during traffic stop

Officers placed the woman under arrest and after further search revealed a small baggie of meth in her bra cup, police reported.

By Angelica Cabral | 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

ASU Police arrests suspects on suspicion of Polytechnic car burglaries

Two suspects were arrested after a string of car burglaries on ASU's Polytechnic campus.

By Alexis Egeland | February 1, 2016

Tempe Police: Man threatens to kill girlfriend seven times

The man told his girlfriend he would kill her approximately seven times while holding a folding knife under her chin, according to a police report.

By Aimee Plante | February 1, 2016

Hu Duan poses for a portrait on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, at the San Marquis apartment buildings in Tempe. Duan created a safety manual for Chinese students, in both English and Chinese, following the road-rage shooting that killed a Chinese international student in January.

ASU graduate assembles safety guide for Chinese international students

An ASU grad is assembling a crowdsourced safety guide geared toward the Chinese international student community following the shooting of a Chinese ASU student.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | February 1, 2016

The Be ONE Project focuses on bullying in middle school by having high school students lead team-building activities and host constructive discussions.

ASU freshman addresses bullying with the Be ONE Project

The Be ONE Project helps middle school students who experience day-to-day bullying.

By Angelica Cabral | January 31, 2016

ASU mascot Sparky leads pregame festivities before 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.

How well have you been following the week's news?

Another week brings another news quiz. Can you earn a perfect score? Maybe!

By Andrew Nicla | January 31, 2016

(From left to right) junior Garrett Mooney, sophomore Melody Taylor, and senior Cedric Green are students in the Daredevils of ASU.  .

Daredevils of ASU promote better campus for visually impaired students

The Daredevils of ASU are a new club taking on educational and social issues facing visually impaired students on campus.

By Isabel Ewan | January 31, 2016

From UberX to bandwagon fans, here are the week's top stories

This week was another busy week for The State Press. You might not have caught it all but don't worry — we did.

By Andrew Nicla | January 28, 2016

An American flag-themed beach ball is intercepted by a security guard on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Phoenix Convention Center. The crowd was waiting for presidential candidate Donald Trump to take the stage for a speech on illegal immigration.

5 ways to prepare for the coming presidential primaries

Take the time to be a knowledgable and active voter.

By Andrew Nicla | January 28, 2016

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government president Isaac Miller gives an interview on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at the Memorial Union on the Tempe campus.

USG-Tempe President Isaac Miller on his background, policy goals and the nature of leadership

Tempe USG President Isaac Miller is a tall, lanky man earning a philosophy degree who says he values exact and understanding communication.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | January 28, 2016

ASU junior Jordan Fox rides his hoverboard between classes on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, in Tempe.

After GCU, UA restrict hoverboards, ASU says no ban yet

The hoverboard is now completely banned on the GCU campus as well as restricted in dorms of UA.

By David Caltabiano | January 28, 2016

Tempe Police: Man arrested after found with drugs and another man's wallet

Officers arrested a Scottsdale man in possession of credit cards and the ID of a man who had been on record as a victim of identity theft, police said.

By Sydney Greene | January 28, 2016

Tempe Town Lake draining will affect ASU's men's rowing team

The upcoming draining of Tempe Town Lake will force the ASU men's rowing team to train indoors during their spring season.

By Sydney Greene | January 27, 2016

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