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Journalism sophomore Hattie Hayes poses for a picture on Feb. 5, 2015 in Phoenix. Hayes studies journalism and film at ASU and is one of the performers for the Vagina Monologues 2015 premiering Feb. 14, 2015 at “The Pressroom” in Phoenix. (Jonathan Galan/ The State Press)

Phoenix to host Vagina Monologues on Valentine's Day

The Pressroom will host Phoenix’s 2015 Vagina Monologues on Feb. 14 to raise awareness for violence against women.

By Aimee Plante | February 5, 2015

Tempe Police: Man tries hiding cocaine from officers

Man sits on park bench and tries to hide his cocaine.

By Kelcie Grega | February 5, 2015

Arizona Board of Regents address proposed $75 million in budget cuts

The Arizona Board of Regents issued a call to action to ensure that more than the $75 million in budget cuts does not increase, while trying to protect Arizona's higher education system.

By Shelby Slade | February 5, 2015

ASU professor develops study to seek healing through yoga

ASU professor Jennifer Huberty started a yoga study to help women cope with having stillborn children.

By Jessica Suerth | February 5, 2015

ROTC executive officer gives back to veterans through clothing company

Army officer Michelle Bravo created her startup clothing company "i Rock the Boots," supported by ASU's Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative. Bravo is the executive officer for ASU’s Army ROTC program and said she wanted to give back to veterans and women. The T-shirts she and her team produce represent the strength yet femininity of women in the military.

By Vianka Villa | February 5, 2015

Tempe Police: UA student wanders through Tempe residences calling for his made-up dog

A UA student was trespassing inside the homes of Tempe residents.

By Kelcie Grega | February 4, 2015

Toting protest signs and smiles, hundreds of elementary students gather at ASU’s West Campus on Wednesday Jan. 22 to reenact MLK's "I Have a Dream Speech" that took place over half a century ago in the nations capital. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU celebrates Black History Month with lectures, film screenings

Throughout February, ASU will host events honoring Black History month.

By Corina Vanek | February 4, 2015

What to watch for in Thursday's Arizona Board of Regents meeting

The Arizona Board of Regents will convene Thursday at UA for its first meeting since Gov. Doug Ducey proposed a state budget cutting $75 million from universities. Here are the top four things to watch. 1.

By Julia Shumway | February 4, 2015

U.S. sociology professors defend ASU Problem of Whiteness course

Following controversy, professors from Pennsylvania, Texas and Connecticut universities defend “Problem of Whiteness” course as a step in the right direction for racial equality.

By Aimee Plante | February 3, 2015

Sarah ___ leads the pack during a practice session on Jan. 28, 2015 in front of Gammage Auditorium. The ASU cycling team will compete at a race on Feb. 8, 2015 in front of Gammage Auditorium. (Andrew Ybanez/The State Press)

ASU Cycling Club gears up for annual Sun Devil Criterium

The ASU Cycling Club will be showing off some of its intense tricks and moves Sunday at one of its biggest races of the year.

By Sydney Greene | February 3, 2015

Tempe Police: Drunk man walks on light rail tracks to find way home

A 24-year-old Tempe man was walking on the light rail tracks to find his way home after a night of drinking.

By Kelcie Grega | February 3, 2015

"All Walks Project" raises awareness for sex trafficking

Last week, ASU’s All Walks Project hosted the Walking Through “The Life“ event, which raised awareness for human trafficking as a part of ASU Sex Trafficking Awareness Week. The event featured various tables with different organizations, activities and information about sex trafficking in Phoenix and Arizona.

By Kristen Lucas | February 2, 2015

Tempe Police: Man shoplifts from Home Depot, lies to officers about identity

A Phoenix man lies about identity after shoplifting from Home Depot, police reported.

By Kelcie Grega | February 2, 2015

ASU President Michael Crow addresses graduation rates, Wi-Fi at luncheon

Students asked questions and personally interacted with ASU President Michael Crow Monday afternoon on the West Campus.

By Maribel Castillo | February 2, 2015

AJ Perez, Katie Leavitt and Mark Quiñones sharing a light-hearted moment. Perez, Leavitt and Quiñones are the founding members of the Devil Clefs, a new a cappella group formed at ASU. (Jonathan Galan/The State Press)

Students add aca-fresh group to musical community

Students took action on a relative dearth of a cappella groups on campus and added a new one to the mix.

By Megan Janetsky | February 2, 2015

Arizona public universities present to House Committee on performance-based funding

ASU President Michael Crow, NAU President Rita Cheng, UA President Ann Weaver Hart and Arizona Board of Regents President Eileen Klein agreed to redesign the system in which they are funded to a performance-based model during their presentations to a House committee Thursday.

By Maribel Castillo | February 1, 2015