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Tempe adopts transportation master plan to make city more bike-friendly

Tempe plans to add spaces for bicyclists, pedestrians and public transportation to improve travel within the city.

By Corina Vanek | January 26, 2015

Students say ASU application leads to gender discrimination

Non-binary students struggle to identify themselves when university applications offer male and female gender options.

By Aimee Plante | January 26, 2015

Arizona lawmaker pushes for legalization of recreational marijuana

In the wake of a major budget crisis for Arizona, Rep. Mark Cardenas has proposed legalizing recreational marijuana as a revolutionary new way to close the gap.

By Jessica Suerth | January 25, 2015

Tempe Police: Man jaywalks, police find meth in buttocks

A 40-year-old man crossed the street 30-feet from crosswalk, which led officers to find out about his outstanding warrant.

By Shelby Slade | January 25, 2015

Street closures for the Super Bowl XLIX as seen on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, in downtown Phoenix. Due to celebrations in preparation for the Super Bowl XLIX, downtown Phoenix closed Third Street between Washington and Monroe streets and Second Street between Washington and Jefferson streets. (Krista Tillman/ The State Press)

Downtown Phoenix streets closed for Super Bowl events

Due to the Super Bowl coming to Glendale, several downtown Phoenix streets have begun closing to celebrate the many events related to the game.

By Jessica Suerth | January 25, 2015

GreenHAUS Boutique + Gallery is part of a row of art and photography galleries on Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix. The gallery is set to be demolished to make way for a luxury apartment complex. (Daniel Kwon/ The State Press)

Roosevelt Row building, mural to be replaced by luxury apartments

The building that houses a historically-significant mural on Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix to be turned into luxury apartments despite location of renowned mural and community protests.

By Megan Janetsky | January 23, 2015

ASU's new Center for Political Thought and Leadership opened with lecture on Abraham Lincoln

To celebrate the opening of ASU's new Center for Political Thought and Leadership, Rich Lowry spoke with students and staff about Abraham Lincoln and creating the next wave of great leaders.

By Brittany Hughes | January 22, 2015

ASU students study inside the Computing Commons, which is located in the heart of the Tempe campus, on Jan. 21. ASU has been recognized for its innovation in online classes.

ASU earns high ranking for online programs, despite cheating stigma

ASU Online ranked eighth in U.S. News and World Report's rank of online degree programs.

By Corina Vanek | January 22, 2015

Tempe Police: Man worries people are trying to kill him through phone app

An 18-year-old man disturbed light rail passengers because he was concerned people were trying to kill him.

By Shelby Slade | January 22, 2015

Hayden Butte Mountain sporting the iconic ASU “A” as seen on Jan. 18 in Tempe. Due to the paint war between ASU and rival UA, historic petroglyphs on the mountain have been damaged. (Krista Tillman/ The State Press).

'A' Mountain vandalism, hiking damages ancient petroglyphs

Native American rock art at "A" Mountain has been unintentionally deteriorated by graffiti and hikers.

By Megan Janetsky | January 21, 2015

Tempe Police: Man passes out on wall, police find drugs after worrying he might fall

A 24-year-old man passed out on a 3-foot wall after consuming marijuana.

By Shelby Slade | January 21, 2015

Alberto Behar (left) and Andres Mora set up monitoring equipment on the Telica volcano in Leon, Nicaragua. (Photo courtesy of Andres Mora)

'Modern-day Indiana Jones' leaves legacy to family, colleagues

ASU research professor Alberto Behar was at the top of his field when he died in an airplane crash Jan. 9 in Los Angeles. His colleagues and friends now carry on his legacy as they try to fill the void left by his passing.

| January 20, 2015

Obama addresses middle class in 2015 State of the Union

President Barack Obama's sixth State of the Union address focused on America’s middle class.

By Aimee Plante | January 20, 2015

Veronica Aguilar adresses the Undergraduate Student Government on Jan. 13 in Tempe. Aguilar discussed federal employment prospects for alumni of the program during the first USG meeting of the spring semester. (Jonathan Galan/The State Press)

ASU student governments look ahead to spring 2015 semester

In order to benefit students on all four ASU campuses, student government organizations established new events, activities and programs for the semester.

By Jessica Suerth | January 20, 2015

Tempe Police: Man takes $23 in change from vending machine

An Apache Junction man broke into a vending machine and ran away with $23.45 in quarters, dimes and nickels.

By Shelby Slade | January 20, 2015

“Print Anywhere” signs are displayed at the Hayden Library in Tempe. Students are now allowed to print before putting money on their student accounts. (Kat Simonovic/The State Press)

Printing on ASU's campuses becomes more convenient

A new upgrade to Print Anywhere was put into effect at the start of the semester, making printing easier for all ASU students and faculty.

By Brittany Hughes | January 20, 2015

Well-wishers leave their condolences at a pop-up memorial during a candlelight vigil for Katelyn Conrad, Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 on "A" Mountain in Tempe. Conrad, a member of ASU's Outdoors Club, died Saturday in a rappelling accident in Tonto National Forest. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Hundreds mourn loss of ASU student

Katelyn Conrad died Saturday in a rappelling accident in the Tonto National Forest.

By Corina Vanek | January 19, 2015

ASU officer in arrest video to be fired Wednesday

Officer Stewart Ferrin, the officer seen arresting assistant professor Ersula Ore, was notified his employment will end Jan. 21.

By Corina Vanek | January 19, 2015

Undergraduate Student Government campaigns to bring Jimmy Fallon to ASU

Undergraduate Student Government is asking students to tweet at and Facebook Jimmy Fallon to try to convince him to come to ASU.

By Shelby Slade | January 19, 2015

Tempe Police: Man takes, pawns four computers from local school

A Tempe man stole four Apple computers from a local elementary school, but police officers only find two of the computers.

By Shelby Slade | January 19, 2015

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