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'Dr. Korczak and the Children' instigates collective memory, recognition on Holocaust Remembrance Day

An array of individuals gathered at the Nelson Fine Arts Center on ASU's Tempe campus for an evening of commemoration on the Holocaust Remembrance Day Wednesday evening, otherwise known as Yom Ha'Shoah.

By Celina Jimenez | April 16, 2015

Protestors rally for a $15 minimum wage on two ASU campuses

Nearly 200 protesters marched through two ASU campuses to demand a national fifteen dollar minimum wage for labor workers.

By Aimee Plante | April 15, 2015

Tempe Police: Woman wanders around parking lot, has meth in pocket

A 25-year-old Mesa woman was found in possession of methamphetamine while wandering in a dark parking lot.

By Jessica Suerth | April 15, 2015

ASU students help children of cancer patients through Camp Kesem

Camp Kesem, started at Stanford University in 2000, is a camp for the “invisible victims” who often suffer both emotionally and mentally from a loved ones cancer: the kids.

By Sydney Greene | April 15, 2015

Tempe Police: Man tells officers he is trying to quit meth, despite possession

A 26-year-old Tempe man was found with meth in his possession, but told officers he was trying to quit.

By Jessica Suerth | April 14, 2015

ASU student appeals medical marijuana case to the state supreme court

An ASU student faces felony charges after medical marijuana was found in his dorm.

By Corina Vanek | April 14, 2015

Tempe looks to foster entrepreneurial growth

The city of Tempe already acts a hub for entrepreneurial ideas but business professionals are looking to expand it even more.

By Celina Jimenez | April 14, 2015

Corina Tapscott- USGD student body president
Ryan Boyd- USGD Vic

Undergraduate Student Government Downtown leaders plan change in student-government relationships

The recently elected trio built a platform to transform student interactions downtown.

By Megan Janetsky | April 13, 2015

Light rail ticket evasion remains an issue

Of the 14 million light rail riders in 2014, 5 percent didn't purchase a ticket.

By Madison Rowbotham | April 13, 2015

Tempe Police: Man steals woman’s purse with his girlfriend, shops at Circle K

A man and his two friends pointed a gun at a woman while taking her purse and later visited a Circle K.

By Aimee Plante | April 12, 2015

Phoenix celebrates LGBT culture during annual pride parade

Over 2,000 people marched to support members of the LGBTQ community and its allies.

By Aimee Plante | April 12, 2015

ASU Senior Traci Ayub interacts with the audience during the awa

ASU drag and condom fashion show highlights need for safe sex

The sexual wellness group Devils in the Bedroom hosted a drag and condom fashion show Friday to encourage contraceptive use.

By Aimee Plante | April 11, 2015

ASU President Michael Crow meets with The State Press editorial board on Friday, April 3, 2015 at the Fulton Center in Tempe. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Crow does not change in-state tuition as promised, non-residents face increases

ASU administration released its 2015-2016 Tuition Proposal on Friday.

By Megan Janetsky | April 10, 2015

Arizona teacher melds passion, experience in special education teaching

“Everyone around me kept saying, ‘You know you’re a teacher. You’ve been a teacher your whole life. You teach ballet, you teach cheer, you teach soccer, you teach gymnastics. You’re a teacher,’” Papacek said.

By Madison Alder | April 10, 2015

ASU President Michael Crow: University has seen positive growth

The Arizona Board of Regents approved leases for ASU to expand student housing.

By Shelby Slade | April 9, 2015

Gov. Ducey tells Regents he's committed to higher education

Gov. Doug Ducey told the Arizona Board of Regents he's prepared to work with them on Arizona's higher education system.

By Shelby Slade | April 9, 2015

The 2011 Undie Run drew more than 20,000 attendees, who donated 4.2 tons of clothing.

ASU's undie run cancelled due to lack of funding

The BB Run, formerly known as the Undie Run, will not be happening this year.

By Shelby Slade | April 9, 2015

Tempe Police: Convicted felon commuting to a gang tattoo session discovered with machete

The man said he had been sharpening the machete while sitting in front of a friend’s house earlier that day.

By Aimee Plante | April 9, 2015

Tempe debates ending food tax, following in Phoenix's steps

A Tempe city council member is working to end the food tax, which he says disproportionately affects lower income residents.

By Corina Vanek | April 9, 2015

Transgender actress, activist Laverne Cox speaks at ASU

Transgender actress and activist Laverne Cox came to ASU to share her experiences as a transgender woman and inspire the community to create change of their own.

By Jessica Suerth | April 8, 2015

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