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ASU alumni, friends celebrate State Press cartoonist's memory, launch scholarship

A year after his death, cartoonist Mike Ritter's friends and former co-workers gathered at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication to remember him and dedicate a scholarship in his honor.

By Megan Janetsky | April 3, 2015

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ASU undergraduate, graduate student governments announce 2015-16 leaders

After a long and competitive elections season, the student government leaders for the upcoming 2015-16 school year have finally been determined.

By Jessica Suerth | April 2, 2015

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Islam students, community members spread awareness though henna

As a part of Islam Awareness Week, the Muslim Students Association at ASU held an event to offer the community henna tattoos while explaining the religion and culture behind it. 

By Jessica Suerth | April 2, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man drives around with arm, gun hanging out of car

A Chandler man followed people around in his car while pointing his gun at them.

By Megan Janetsky | April 2, 2015

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ASU students to travel abroad to study other countries' beauty standards

Two ASU students are defining a beauty in a different way through a study abroad trip to the Dominican Republic.

By Sydney Greene | April 1, 2015

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ASU President Michael Crow appointed to State Board of Education

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently appointed ASU President Michael Crow to the State Board of Education, where he will fill the position left by UA President Ann Weaver Hart.

By Corina Vanek | April 1, 2015

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Tempe Police: Women start fighting men in the men's restroom at Mill Avenue bar

Two women got into a fight with bouncers, which resulted in one of them cutting their thumb, at Mill Cue Club after being asked to leave the bar.

By Megan Janetsky | April 1, 2015

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How one college student turned an idea into a million-dollar company

Ben Kaplan, a former student at College of the Holy Cross, turned his idea for an exclusive, college-only app to a multimillion dollar company. 

By Jessica Suerth | March 31, 2015

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month encourages ASU students to end rape culture

ASU’s I Always Get Consent! club kicks off Sexual Violence Awareness Month with Consent Week, which will include events such as a consent-themed dinner and a workout session.

By Aimee Plante | March 31, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man killed in car shooting

A man was shot while driving a car on March 20 near Scottsdale and McKellips roads.

By Megan Janetsky | March 31, 2015

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Davon Durant's girlfriend: Police wanted to hear I was a victim

Davon Durant's girlfriend speaks publicly for the first time.

By Justin Janssen | March 31, 2015

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ASU Foundation denies contribution was used for campaigns

The ASU Foundation said it donated money to promote higher education, not political campaigns.

By Corina Vanek | March 30, 2015

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Researchers develop application to detect driver impairment

New application to educate public on marijuana impairment and aid law enforcement in detecting it.

By Megan Janetsky | March 30, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man reaches into pocket for ID, drops cocaine

A 53-year-old man reached into his pocket to hand officers his driver's license but ended up dropping his cocaine in the process.

By Megan Janetsky | March 30, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man starts fight, brings contraband into jail

A 23-year-old Mesa man started a fight in an area managed by the Downtown Tempe Authority, and was later found in possession of marijuana when he was transported to Tempe City Jail.

By Corina Vanek | March 29, 2015

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How-To: Vote in student government elections

Elections for ASU’s Student Government are less than a week away. They start March 31.

By Jessica Suerth | March 29, 2015

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ASU alumnus creates technology to help sensory disabled

A device developed by alumnus would transfer visual and hearing senses into touch.

By Megan Janetsky | March 29, 2015

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ASU President Michael Crow addresses effect of budget cuts in online forum

In an effort to create transparency and build a relationship with students, ASU President Michael Crow held a university-wide forum to answer student questions.

By Jessica Suerth | March 27, 2015

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Pakistani women discuss gender in “Beyond the Hijab”

"Beyond the Hijab: Pakistani Women’s Perspectives” addressed how mainstream media broadcasts an extreme view of the country’s gender norms.

By Aimee Plante | March 26, 2015

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Tempe Police: Woman tries to recoup money from employer, threatens with screwdriver

A man and woman broke into a business, which previously employed the woman.

By Corina Vanek | March 25, 2015

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