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ASU prepares next phase of sexual assault education after Consent and Respect launch

Late last semester, tens of thousands of students received an email requiring them to take an online workshop about sexual assault. Advocates disagree on the effectiveness of the module, while ASU continues to plan its next steps.

By Emily Mahoney | February 16, 2015

Tempe Police: Police stop man with meth for jiggling car door handles

The man said he had smoked from a glass pipe twice and that he had been smoking marijuana in an attempt to quit meth.

By Aimee Plante | February 15, 2015

"Finding Nemo" to be second movie dubbed into Navajo

The Navajo nation and an ASU professor use pop culture translations into Navajo as a tool to teach the language.

By Megan Janetsky | February 15, 2015

Delta Zeta raises money for organizations during annual Dukeout

The Delta Zeta sorority is holding its annual Dukeout event this week to raise money for organizations locally and nationally.

| February 15, 2015

ASU Police cars are seen outside the Goldwater Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. Early Friday morning, a body was found near the building.

Body found on ASU's Tempe campus

A body was found early Friday morning near the Barry M. Goldwater Center for Science and Engineering building on the Tempe campus, according to multiple reports.

By State Press Staff | February 13, 2015

ASU College Republicans: Member sent letter to Democratic lawmakers on his own

ASU College Republicans apologized Thursday for an unauthorized letter sent by its vice president and said it expected his resignation Friday.

By Julia Shumway | February 12, 2015

Sexual exploitation survivor shares story of self discovery

Elaine Richardson visited the West campus to perform her one-woman show, “PHD (Poe Hoe on Dope) to Ph.D.: How Education Saved My Life."

By Aimee Plante | February 12, 2015

Supporters pray after a candlelight vigil at Hayden Lawn on Thursday. The vigil memorialized the Muslim victims of a shooting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, earlier this week. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

ASU students gather to honor Chapel Hill victims

The tragedy that occurred Feb. 10 sent crippling waves of shock throughout the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and were felt in ASU's interfaith community.

By Jessica Suerth | February 12, 2015

Underwater hockey brings new approach to familiar sport

Interested students can try underwater hockey at the SDFC on Wednesday nights.

By Corina Vanek | February 12, 2015

Tempe Police: Man kicks officer in groin after instigating bar brawl

A drunk man started a fight at the Mill Cue Club and struck an officer during arrest.

By Aimee Plante | February 12, 2015

Fahim Fazli speaks to students at ASU on Feb. 9, 2015. (Andrew Ybanez/The State Press)

Afghan born Hollywood actor goes to war: Story of 'warrior-actor' Fahim Fazli

Fahim Fazli of "American Sniper" and "Argo" is spreading a message of hope and promise to the next generation as he tells his extraordinary story to ASU students in a shot series of lectures.

| February 12, 2015

ASU College Republicans member sends letter to Democratic legislative members

A member of ASU College Republicans sent an unprofessional letter to several Democratic members of the state Legislature, causing an uproar within the community.

By Jessica Suerth | February 11, 2015

A cast of the fossils of "Lucy" are on display in the Anthropology Department offices in the Social Sciences building on the Tempe campus. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

Anthropologist to visit Tempe Center for the Arts to discuss discovery of first human, Lucy

Director of Institute of Human Origins, Donald Johanson will be speaking at the Tempe Center of the Arts on Thursday to talk about the discovery of Lucy, considered the first human ancestor.

By Jenny Ung | February 11, 2015

Tempe works to re-engage community with public art

Cultural planning consultants met with art experts and Tempe community members to discuss bringing art, culture and vibrancy back to Tempe.

By Dylan Foy | February 11, 2015

Tempe Police: Teen injures two friends during hit-and-run

A Phoenix teen drove into a tree and attempted to run from the scene.

By Aimee Plante | February 11, 2015

Melissa Woodward, Tempe USG senator, on Feb. 10, 2015 at the Memorial Union in Tempe. Melissa Woodward presented SB 64 Senate Replacement Provision, which caused heated a debate. (Krista Tillman/ The State Press)

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government to support medical amnesty

At its Tuesday meeting, Tempe USG voted to support a medical amnesty bill that is going through the Arizona Legislature.

By Jessica Suerth | February 10, 2015

Justice studies graduate student and ASU associate professor Robert Poe listens to students at “The Problem with Whiteness 101,” which was a public teach-in at the Memorial Union on Tuesday. Poe addressed a variety of issues with students regarding the controversy around the course. (Daniel Kwon/ The State Press)

ASU associate leads 'Problem of Whiteness 101' teach-in on Tempe campus

Doctoral student and faculty associate Robert Poe said he wants to have a conversation about the meaning behind the “problem of whiteness.”

By Aimee Plante | February 10, 2015

Tempe Police: Man hit in the face with rock after original target ducks

A man was rushed to the hospital with facial fractures and lacerations after a Tempe man threw a rock in his direction.

By Aimee Plante | February 10, 2015

ASU professor, Science Cheerleaders break stereotypes one cheer at a time

When you first think of the word "cheerleader," the stereotype of girls jumping around in short skirts and chanting simple cheers may come to mind. But the Science Cheerleaders are changing the world of cheerleading one science lesson at a time.

By Sydney Greene | February 10, 2015

ASU students made signs to show sympathy for victims of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. The vigil was organized by student organizations to protest the actions of ISIS. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

Interfaith vigil offers support, prayers for victims of ISIS

An interfaith vigil was held on Hayden Lawn on Monday night to show support and offer prayers for those who have lost their lives to ISIS militants.

By Joey Hancock | February 9, 2015

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