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Nutrition and Dietetics major Almarie Riveria measures the PH balance of a DevilWASTE sample at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015. ASU researchers started the DevilWASTE program to analyze the nutritional habits of students over the course of their freshman year.

ASU researchers look to understand 'freshman 15' through poop, measurements

University researchers are trying to track the changes in student health with intermittent measurements, surveys and feces collection.

By Garrison Murphy | October 8, 2015

Tempe Police: Chandler man hits curbs, cars, trees, lawn with car

A Chandler man was arrested Sept. 25 for driving under the influence after he collided with several vehicles and a tree while driving from Phoenix to Tempe, according to the police report.

By Jessica Suerth | October 8, 2015

New Peace Corps Prep Program boosts applicants' advantage

The Peace Corps Prep program gives students applying to the Peace Corps a competitive edge through an internship and courses.

By Jenny Ung | October 7, 2015

An ASU professor's role in shaping the field of women and gender studies

University Professor Sally Kitch has made many contributions to the rising field of women and gender studies with her research in feminist theory

By Isabella Castillo | October 7, 2015

ASU chemistry department renamed to reflect future of scientific problem solving

ASU’s former Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has been renamed to the School of Molecular Sciences and it’s the first of its kind among universities in the U.S.

By Bridget Dowd | October 7, 2015

ASU engineering professor makes striking discoveries about autism

One in every 68 children develops Autism Spectrum Disorder. For a family with an average of two children, the odds double.

By Natalie Orr | October 7, 2015

Tempe Police: Traffic stop for expired registration leads to police to marijuana

Officers searched the man's car and found marijuana and other items of drug paraphernalia, according to a Tempe Police Report.

By Jessica Suerth | October 7, 2015

USG executive president Isaac Miller clarifies a bill being called to question during the USG meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at the Memorial Union in Tempe.

Tempe USG Senate discusses funding sexual education club

Tempe USG met Tuesday to discuss an attempted-reversal to the approved budget for VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood, a sexual education organization on campus.

By Jessica Suerth | October 7, 2015

Tempe police welcome the use of body cams in November

Officers of the Tempe Police Department will begin wearing body cameras after a deal issued by the Tempe City Council and Taser International.

By Allie Bice | October 6, 2015

Tempe Police: Man claims he cannot read signs, still walks on bridge

A New York man was observed crossing over the light rail bridge over Tempe Town Lake, police reported.

By Jessica Suerth | October 6, 2015

A woman pays for parking in a dimly lit area outside the Galvin Playhouse on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, on the Tempe campus.

Let there be light: Tempe USG, Tempe officials plan to add lighting around campus

ASU’s Undergraduate Student Government Tempe is trying to add more lighting around the Tempe campus to make the University safer.

By Sophia Mootoo | October 6, 2015

ASU students walk past a car while crossing 1st Street near the Downtown campus on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015.

ASU students feel unsafe on Arizona highways

As danger plagues the roads of Arizona, officials say traffic accidents can be avoiding by being aware of one's surroundings.

By Isabella Castillo | October 6, 2015

ASU engineering students Joshua Kosar and Riley Chicci pictured with the 3DCycler they created.

ASU students’ machine turns trash to 3-D filament

Students have found a way to take recyclable plastic and turn it into filament for 3-D printers.

By Chloe Nordquist | October 5, 2015

ASU alumni brothers unite to invent new solar technology

With the ultimate goal to incorporate green technology, such as wind turbines and electric vehicle charging stations into the Santa Cruz Wharf, the GreenWharf Initiative strives to influence other coastal communities.

By Natalie Orr | October 5, 2015

Young and kinky: ASU students explore sexual preferences through BDSM

The sexual culture that exists on colleges campuses is something that comes with the territory of college.

By Sydney Greene | October 5, 2015

Student parenthood made easier thanks to ASU child care subsidy

“It will be a huge help for my family,” Brusch said.

By Garrison Murphy | October 5, 2015

Tempe company prepares police for split-second decisions with simulator

Virtra is a Tempe-based company that specializes in virtual training for police officers

By Joshua Morris | October 5, 2015

6 things you might not know about the Tempe anti-texting drive ordinance

Here are a few things to know about the ordinance that will be implemented on Oct. 24.

By Andrew Nicla | October 5, 2015

Tempe Police: Man challenges bar security to fight

A Youngtown man was arrested on Sept. 27 for disorderly conduct after he allegedly challenged security to a fight and tried to outrun officers several times.

By Jessica Suerth | October 5, 2015

Band of Brothers: ASU student and veteran creates dive program to help soldiers in need

Joshua Grzywa, an ASU student and war veteran,

By Jessica Suerth | October 5, 2015

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