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Barrett Choir performs for Third Annual Pops Concert

Barrett Choir performed their Third Annual Pops Concert, a concert consisting of musical numbers chosen solely by students, at the Tempe Center for the Arts Theater on Sunday.

By Devin Conley | March 5, 2015

ASU students, professors go behind bars for compelling research

The idea of visiting jails may be frightening, but for some ASU students and professors, it was a part of their research.

By Sydney Greene | March 5, 2015

The panel for the lecture included the Rev. Kathleen Day, Dr. Suhir Bitar, Zana Alattar, M. Zuhdi Jasser, M.D. and Omar Mohammed on Monday March 4, 2015 at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in Phoenix.

ASU, Arizona Republic panel discussion sheds light on situation in Syria

The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and The Arizona Republic hosted a discussion about Syria.

By Corina Vanek | March 4, 2015

Top six takeaways from ASU's 2014 annual report

The ASU Foundation brought in $150 million in donations and enrollment hit 83,301.

By Julia Shumway | March 4, 2015

Arizona Republican legislators, Ducey agree on new budget proposal

The Arizona Legislature has agreed upon a state budget that may include significantly larger cuts to higher education.

By Aimee Plante | March 4, 2015

Tempe Police: Man pushes officer over balcony railing

A 22-year-old man was contacted by officers for a family fight and pushed the officer off an apartment balcony railing.

By Sydney Greene | March 4, 2015

Religious studies professor Jason Bruner poses for a portrait near his office at the Tempe campus on Feb. 26, 2015. Bruner is writing a book on the East African (Balokole) Revival in Uganda. (Andrew Ybanez/The State Press)

Trail running professor's path led to Tempe, ASU

ASU professor Jason Bruner began working at the University in the fall of 2013. Now he is writing a book while also racing and winning trail runs and duathlons.

By Joey Hancock | March 3, 2015

Junior ASU student Vanna Moreles of Tempe, Ariz. stands among a crowd in protest against National Youth Front and ASU's lack of action against the white nationalist group Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Gretchen Burnton)

Tempe community members, National Youth Front protest on Tempe campus

National Youth Front members demonstrated their opposition to the Problem of Whiteness course taught on ASU's Tempe campus in a protest with members from the community.

By Jessica Suerth | March 3, 2015

ASU hosts fourth annual Night of the Open Door

The event featured booths and displays from multiple colleges at ASU, hands-on activities, laboratory tours, and featured cutting edge research in science, technology, engineering and math.

By Kristen Lucas | March 3, 2015

ASU alumnus and AmeriCorps volunteer Reema Misdry discusses volunteer opportunities with Peace Corps recruiter Breanne Lott at Changemaker Central in the Memorial Union on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. This week, the Peace Corps will provide demonstrations, recruitment campaigns and "Peace Corps Pop-Up" events around all ASU campuses. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU students get a glimpse of Peace Corps life

This week, ASU is hosting several events to commemorate John F. Kennedy’s creation of the Peace Corps in 1961.

By Aimee Plante | March 3, 2015

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

Tempe Police: Officer stabbed, two others injured in incident

Tempe Police are investigating a situation that left one officer and two others injured Tuesday afternoon,.

| March 3, 2015

Tempe Police: Man breathes fire on Mill Avenue

A Kansas man was stopped by police after people called officers and expressed concerns about his behavior.

By Sydney Greene | March 2, 2015

Impending demolition of GreenHAUS building may promote change in downtown Phoenix

Despite ceaseless work by the Roosevelt Row community, 222 E. Roosevelt is set for demolition.

By Megan Janetsky | March 2, 2015

ASU student travels to Syria for humanitarian efforts

Biochemistry and justice studies junior Zana Alattar travelled to Syria in November 2013 with an organization called Students Organize for Syria at ASU.

By Jessica Suerth | March 2, 2015

Tempe Police: Woman steals rental vehicle, hides various drugs in car

A 30-year-old El Mirage woman never returned a rental car but used it to hide drugs.

By Jessica Suerth | March 1, 2015

Members of the National Eating Disorder Association walk at the Phoenix Zoo on March 1, 2015 (Morgan Hipps/ The State Press)

ASU students walk for eating disorder awareness

Devils in the Bedroom, a sexual wellness club, joined the National Eating Disorders Awareness walk Sunday to support eating disorder awareness.

By Aimee Plante | March 1, 2015

ASU's Pi Kappa Phi at the U.S. Capitol on August 2014 after six cyclists and one project manager cycled across the country for people with disabilities during an event known as the Journey of Hope. (Photo courtesy of Chris Dourov)

Pi Kappa Phi philanthropy gives back to those with disabilities

Pi Kappa Phi is the only Greek organization in the country that owns its own philanthropy and raises money for people with disabilities.

By Joey Hancock | March 1, 2015

Tempe Police: Officers approach man sleeping in vehicle, find several illegal substances

A 29-year-old Mesa man was found asleep in his vehicle.

By Jessica Suerth | February 26, 2015

ASU psychology doctoral student Leigh McLean outside of her office in the Ira D. Payne Educational Hall on the Tempe campus on Feb. 24, 2015. McLean’s psychology study revealed depression in teachers impacts the classroom learning environment. (Daniel Kwon/ The State Press)

ASU student find success with graduate research study in the classroom

Information from an ASU psychology student's research shows a new discovery between children and teachers' depression symptoms in the classroom.

By Sydney Greene | February 26, 2015

ASU leads most diverse faculty in its history

The University’s faculty now includes 23.5 percent minority members and 36.7 percent women.

By Aimee Plante | February 26, 2015

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