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ASU offers lab tests in first university partnership with Theranos

ASU has partnered with Theranos Inc., an innovative organization that was involved in passing the Direct Access Law, to offer lab tests at the downtown clinic.

By Isabella Castillo | July 22, 2015

Tempe Police: Man sells marijuana with unverified medical marijuana card

Police contacted the man after a complainant allegedly witnessed the man pass an item back and forth on the corner in what appeared to be a drug deal.

By Aimee Plante | July 21, 2015

Tempe Police: Man calls Goodwill employee fat, flees on bicycle

Goodwill staff contacted police regarding belligerent behavior that included allegations of spitting at an employee.

By Aimee Plante | July 20, 2015

Local tech company set to change cars through 3-D printing

Still a relatively new technology, 3-D-printing has seen growth in its usage over the years. Aeronautics and even hospitals have benefited from the process, and it is slowly taking course as one of leading ideas for materials crafting in the future.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | July 20, 2015

Tempe Police: Gang member attacks officer after sleeping on light rail tracks

As the man stood up, officials immediately moved away as he proceeded to make grunting sounds and stand in a fighting position with his arms slightly bent and hands clenched into a fist.

By Aimee Plante | July 19, 2015

Bernie Sanders speaks about income inequality to his largest audience yet at Phoenix rally

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke to a massive crowd at the Phoenix Convention Center about income inequality, free college education and more.

By Isabella Castillo | July 18, 2015

ASU battles drought by making water conservation a priority

ASU implements innovations in water conservation in landscaping services, facility plumbing and air conditioning.

By Isabella Castillo | July 17, 2015

Tempe Police: Man claims needle “fell into” his butt crack

The man said he only had a needle cap concealed in his “butt crack” because it had fallen there inside of his pants.

By Aimee Plante | July 16, 2015

Attorney: Former ASU football LB Davon Durant would like to continue his career

Head coach Todd Graham said Wednesday that Durant was "done'" at ASU.

By Fabian Ardaya | July 16, 2015

ASU professor demoted for plagiarism after investigation

Matthew Whitaker, the subject of multiple plagiarism accusations, was demoted and had his pay reduced as a result of the scandal.

By Isabella Castillo | July 16, 2015

Tempe Police Headquarters (Photo illustration by Emily Johnson/The State Press)

Tempe Police: Man steals woman’s prescription, seeks rehabilitation

The man stole a woman’s prescription and fled up Mill Avenue while the woman he had pushed chased after him.

By Aimee Plante | July 15, 2015

Report: ASU football dismisses LB Davon Durant

Durant had been suspended indefinitely since March arrest.

By Fabian Ardaya | July 15, 2015

The workers and a local union organization, Local 631, collaborated to ask the hotel’s management for the employees’ right to proper treatment at work.

Tempe Mission Palms workers fast for union rights

Without any response from the hotel’s management, employees organized a fast in which they sat in front of the hotel and refused to eat for two days.

By Aimee Plante | July 15, 2015

Tempe Police: Man breaks into boyfriend’s apartment, steals Playstation

The man had an ongoing consensual sexual relationship with the owner on an apartment and would often meet at the owner’s residence to spend the night.

By Aimee Plante | July 14, 2015

Tempe Police: Woman leaves two dogs to die in the heat while shopping for puppies

The woman left her trailer home and tied her two adult Chihuahuas, Pippy and Iron Man, outside.

By Aimee Plante | July 14, 2015

Tempe Police: Woman steals purse, drops cellphone while fleeing

A woman was arrested on suspicion of theft, identity theft, credit card theft, and three counts of fugitive from justice, according to a police report.

By Megan Janetsky | July 12, 2015

Presidential candidate Donald Trump takes the stage on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Phoenix Convention Center. Trump gave a speech focused on illegal immigration.

Thousands gather at Phoenix Convention Center for Donald Trump rally

Thousands of people stood in line outside the Phoenix Convention Center on Saturday to attend Donald Trump's Stand Up to Illegal Immigration.

By Ryan Santistevan | July 11, 2015

Tempe Police: Man threatens officer with racial slur

A man was arrested on suspicion of threats and intimidation, marijuana possession and use, possession of drug paraphernalia, and resisting arrest, according to a police report.

By Megan Janetsky | July 9, 2015

Researchers from ASU's Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict have been chosen to tackle urgent questions about the spread of ideas and influence through social media. (Image courtesy of the Minerva team)

ASU chosen to study how terrorists use social media to recruit members

ASU will begin studying the way information goes viral online and how terrorists use this resource to recruit isolated individuals.

By Isabella Castillo | July 9, 2015

Tempe Police: Man attempts to shoplift alcohol by hiding it in pants

A man was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting and possession and use of marijuana, according to a police report.

By Megan Janetsky | July 8, 2015

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