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A group of supporters of Prop 475 gather at Salut Kitchen Bar for a post-election party. (Photo Courtesy of Sheila Kloefkorn)

Tempe modifies city charter to protect LGBT city workers

Tempe became the first city in Arizona to make LGBT city workers a protected class when voters approved Proposition 475 Tuesday.

By Shelby Slade | August 27, 2014

Tempe USG clarifies funding for organizations, fixes issues from last year

The Possehl Appropriations Act will make clear the requirements of clubs and organizations to receive funding while also making the process easier.

| August 27, 2014

Blue buttons demystified: Old and new technology combine to ensure student safety

Emergency call boxes, new LiveSafe app help keep students safe while on campus.

By Corina Vanek | August 27, 2014

Slideshow: 2014 Arizona Primary Elections

Photos from primary campaign events: Ducey, Gallego, Walter, Wilcox and Rogers

By State Press Photo Staff | August 26, 2014

Doug Ducey thanks the crowd for their support in his campaign after winning the Republican gubernatorial candidacy was announced at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix in downtown Phoenix on Aug. 26. (Photo by Becca Smouse)

Ducey, DuVal win gubernatorial primary nominations

Republican Doug Ducey and Democrat Fred Duval won their primaries Tuesday night to become candidates for Governor of Arizona to be voted on in the November elections.

By Joey Hancock | August 26, 2014

Tempe Police: Man kicks firefighters attempting to help him

Firefighters responding to a domestic violence dispute were kicked and spit on while attempting to help a man injured in the dispute.

By Shelby Slade | August 26, 2014

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government votes on appropriation, confirms new staff

Tempe USG confirmed new staff and approved appropriation bills.

| August 26, 2014

Rogers beats Walter in 9th District Republican Primary, will face Sinema in November

Wendy Rogers won the Republican representative candidacy for the 9th Congressional District and will face Rep. Kyrsten Sinema in November.

By State Press Staff | August 26, 2014

Mary Rose Wilcox gives a concession speech after losing the Democratic candidacy for the 7th Congressional District to Ruben Gallego. Her husband Earl Wilcox stands next to her.

Gallego wins in Democratic 7th Congressional District primary

Ruben Gallego beat Mary Rose Wilcox, Randy Camacho, and Rev. Jarrett Maupin for the 7th Congressional District Democratic primary nomination.

By State Press Staff | August 26, 2014

Users are able to message friends and family, or call the police, and be virtually walked to any location. (Screenshot by Andrew Nicla)

ASU LiveSafe Mobile App connects faculty, students to police department

The ASU Police Department is adding a new medium to their security services, one that is arguably more convenient for everyone.

By Andrew Nicla | August 26, 2014

ASU alumna finds success making ASU-related charms, jewelry

After getting her start at ASU, alumna Leah Williams has come back to ASU by selling her jewelry at nearby businesses.

By Emi Kamezaki | August 26, 2014

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case challenging the constitutionality of an Arizona law that requires voters to present state identification when they register to vote and go to their polling place. Arizona's law requires all residents to show a photo ID card, two forms of non-photo ID or a photo ID with an inaccurate address and another identifier, like the pictured voter ID cards, when they vote. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

How to vote in Arizona for out-of-state students

With primary elections tomorrow, many new out-of-state students will realize that they will not be able to vote in the Arizona primaries.

By Jessica Suerth | August 25, 2014

Tempe Police: Man steals eight bottles of shampoo

A Phoenix man concealed eight bottles of shampoo in his pants and attempted to leave the store without paying.

By Shelby Slade | August 25, 2014

(Photo illustration by Shiva Balasubramanian)

Downtown bikers take law into their own hands

Some bicyclists break laws with safety hanging in the balance.

By Jonathan Williams | August 25, 2014

The urban heat island effect could increase summer and night temperatures between 2 and 7 degrees, according to researchers. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Extreme temperatures pose danger for students early in year

Students, especially those from cooler climates, are cautioned to be extra careful and aware of heat-related illnesses.

By Corina Vanek | August 25, 2014

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government implements One University Meeting, appropriations overhaul

Tempe USG President Cassidy Possehl is implementing a new process for student organizations to receive funding and announced new One University Meeting.

By Joey Hancock | August 24, 2014

Hinkel speaking about the Hypatia Catalog at the Cool Stars 18 convention in Flagstaff in June. (Photo Courtesy of Natalie Hinkel)

ASU alumna catalogs astronomical amount of star data

A new star catalog created by an ASU graduate may revolutionize the way we think about the night sky.

By Megann Phillips | August 24, 2014

Downtown Phoenix demonstrators protest shooting of mentally ill woman

A crowd of nearly 100 people protested the officer-involved shooting of Michelle Cusseaux.

By Jonathan Williams | August 23, 2014

(Left to right) Maddie Rufo, Kendra Clement and Cheyenne Smith sing a cup song. They are from AZ Golden Rule Education Efforts (A.G.R.E.E.), where they teach students the golden rule. (Photo by Edward Hernandez)

ASU students remember tragedy, strive for interfaith unity at the Day of SEVA

Students remember the Sikh temple shooting tragedy in Wisconsin by engaging in service and having interfaith dialogues to promote unity.

| August 23, 2014

Junior Travis Stroman, along with other Ncounter employees, pours water on Tempe community members on Saturday, Aug. 23 as a part of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Ncounter matched the donations that community members gave at the event. (Photo by Sawyer Hardebeck)

Ncounter brings ice bucket challenge to Mill Avenue

Local breakfast and brunch restaurant, Ncounter, Downtown Tempe Community members and Mill Avenue visitors participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

By William Parker | August 23, 2014

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