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Supreme Court votes not to reinstate disqualified Tempe USG presidential candidate

Christopher Hollman's presidential ticket was denied candidacy by the ASASU because of its inability to turn their application in on time.

By Shelby Slade | March 22, 2015

Vice President of Policy candidate Dakota Larson (left), presidential candidate Brandon Olson and Vice President of Services candidate Meghan Dingman pose for a portrait on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 on the West campus. The three are running together as one executive ticket in this year's USG West election. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Voting Guide: USG West Presidential Elections

With Student Government elections right around the corner, executive candidates are reaching out to students to inform them of their platform.

By Jessica Suerth | March 22, 2015

Vice President of Policy candidate Wade Adams (left), presidential candidate Kile Halliday and Vice President of Services candidate Danielle Earl pose for a portrait on Thursday, March 19, 2015 on the Polytechnic campus. The three are running together as one executive ticket in this year's USG Polytechnic election. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Voting Guide: USG Polytechnic Presidential Elections

With Student Government elections right around the corner, executive candidates are reaching out to students to inform them of their platform.

By Jessica Suerth | March 22, 2015

Voting Guide: USG Downtown Presidential Elections

With Student Government elections right around the corner, executive candidates are reaching out to students to inform them of their platform.

By Jessica Suerth | March 22, 2015

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

Tempe Police: Chicago man moves to Phoenix, fails to register as sex offender

A Phoenix man was arrested on suspicion of failing to register as a sex offender after he said he feared being arrested on a warrant from Illinois if he registered.

By Joey Hancock | March 22, 2015

Paper planes fly at the Sun Devil Fitness Complex

Countless paper airplanes floated through air at the Sun Devil Fitness Complex in Tempe Friday afternoon, when ASU hosted the Red Bull Paper Wings Qualifier.

By State Press Staff | March 20, 2015

ASU students showcase history of the Middle Ages and Renaissance

The Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies hosted a Middle Ages and Renaissance booth at ASU's Night of the Open Door.

By Vianka Villa | March 19, 2015

Broadening the scope: How ASU's sexual assault programs fit into larger conversation

Amid a heated national debate about rape culture on college campuses, Arizona’s universities continue to develop their own approaches to sexual assault. Despite these efforts, some say success with this issue will be elusive.

By Emily Mahoney | March 19, 2015

A mock Syrian refugee tent was set up on March 19, 2015 in the Memorial Union on the ASU Tempe campus to inform students about conflicts in Syria. (Kaitlyn Ahrbeck/The State Press)

ASU students experience living like Syrian refugees

Four years after the start of the Syrian Civil War, ASU students are working to bring awareness to the plight of Syrian refugees.

By Jessica Suerth | March 19, 2015

ASU reacts to Germany’s plan to republish ‘Mein Kampf’

Hitler’s anti-Semitic book will be republished in Germany as an academic work in 2016.

By Aimee Plante | March 19, 2015

Tempe Police: Man cashes check he said was payment for work, writer claims fraud

A 52 year-old Tempe man was arrested on suspicion of forgery after trying to cash a check he claimed was payment for helping with a Mesa book fair.

By Joey Hancock | March 19, 2015

Ticket added to Undergraduate Student Government Polytechnic ballot

Eric Fraizer was added to the ballot as a candidate for Undergraduate Student Government Polytechnic President.

By Jessica Suerth | March 19, 2015

Biochemistry freshman Raven Gibson sporting her clothing line called Legendary Rootz.

ASU student looks to her 'Rootz' to find inspiration for her clothing line

ASU freshman Raven Gibson is using her clothing line to help women of color embrace their natural beauty and culture.

By Sydney Greene | March 19, 2015

Students enter and exit the Durham Language and Literature Building on the Tempe campus on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. The building houses the School of International Letters and Cultures, which may be forced by state funding cuts to discontinue some of its language classes and programs. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Budget cuts could leave students stuck if classes and programs get cut

The $99 million cut could force some colleges within the University to discontinue certain classes for lack of funding.

By Corina Vanek | March 18, 2015

Tempe Police: Sleeping man arrested on suspicion of spice possesion

A 25-year-old man was arrested on possession of spice possesion after falling asleep in front of a Circle K.

By Joey Hancock | March 18, 2015

Suspended ASU football player Davon Durant set for March 25 arraignment

Davon Durant's preliminary hearing was vacated because a grand jury indicted him, and his arraignment is set for March 25.

By Justin Janssen | March 18, 2015

ASU Undergraduate Student Government West executive ticket drops out of race

Just a day into elections season, one ticket in the Executive Board race for USG West has dropped out.

By Jessica Suerth | March 17, 2015

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government appoints new USG Supreme Court Justice

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government appointed Jordan Brunner as a new USG Supreme Court Justice during its Tuesday meeting.

By Jessica Suerth | March 17, 2015

Davon Durant poses with coach Todd Graham on National Signing Day on Feb. 4, 2015. (Screengrab by Justin Janssen/The State Press)

Tempe Police: Davon Durant's girlfriend didn't want him to get in trouble because he plays for ASU football

Police reported that the woman didn't want Davon Durant to get in trouble because he plays for ASU football.

By Justin Janssen | March 17, 2015

Tempe Police: Man asks to be stunned after climbing onstage, doesn't get tased

A man was arrested during the Pot of Gold Music Festival after trying to climb on stage and asked security members to tase him after refusing to leave the event.

By Joey Hancock | March 17, 2015

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