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ASU partners with Nigerian leaders to transform trash into sustainable resources

The partnership with ASU and the city of Phoenix has led to the successful establishment of a sustainability program which has been used as an advisory in Lagos, Nigeria.

By Jessica Suerth | December 4, 2014

Philosophy sophomore and Devils in the Bedroom member Cody Curran helped educate students about sexual health and violence during national AIDS week on Hayden Lawn on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014. This is Cody’s third semester as an active member of the organization. (Photo by Carly Traxler)

ASU President Michael Crow approves sexual violence task force recommendations

Crow approved the first set of recommendations set forth by a task force designed to combat sexual violence on campus in the wake of a federal investigation into ASU.

By Corina Vanek | December 4, 2014

(Photo Courtesy of Art of Living at ASU)

Art of Living at ASU promotes happiness for students

An international organization has stumbled its way to ASU and made a positive impact on students lives.

By Jonathan Williams | December 4, 2014

Tempe Police: Man bites EMT at hospital

A Phoenix man bit the EMT aiding him.

By Shelby Slade | December 4, 2014

Legal experts defend impeached ASU student government senator Isabelle Murray's point of view

News organizations from all over the state and country picked up Murray's case as a possible violation of the First Amendment. Meanwhile, Tempe Undergraduate Student Government leaders said Murray broke federal law when she shared private information about a student’s open disciplinary case.

By Emily Mahoney | December 4, 2014

ASU students Paint for Peace, aim to shatter stigma around AIDS

Students and passers-by stopped on Hayden Lawn Wednesday to paint, learn more about AIDS and get tested.

By Ksenia Maryasova | December 3, 2014

Dr. Carol Johnston (left) and Dr. Karen Sweazea pose for a portrait in the Arizona Biomedical Collaborative Building, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 in downtown Phoenix. Dr. Johnston and Dr. Sweazea work in a lab to produce testing materials for their research on type 2 diabetes. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

ASU researchers: almonds, vinegar benefit diabetic health

ASU scientists have found that consuming vinegar and almonds can help reduce blood sugar and inflammation in diabetics.

By Megann Phillips | December 3, 2014

Tempe Police: Man asks for a fight, gets what he asked for

After an ASU football game, a Phoenix man began screaming obscenities and challenging people to fights at a light rail stop.

By Shelby Slade | December 3, 2014

ASU Wellness health educator Victor Corral speaks during a stress management workshop at Arizona State University on Dec. 3, 2014. The workshop gave tips to students looking to manage their finals week stress.

ASU Graduate Education reminds students to stay mindful during finals

Graduate Education hosted an educational session informing attendees of the importance of managing stress levels.

By Andrea Aceituno | December 3, 2014

Magnetic fields in early solar system might explain rapid planet formation

Working with scientists at MIT, Harvard and Cambridge, ASU astrophysics professor Steven Desch analyzed magnetism present in small space rocks called chondrules.

By Megann Phillips | December 2, 2014

E2 textile project links indigenous cultures, electronic technology

E2 textiles use LED lights to incorporate indigenous patterns into textiles, merging culture and technology.

By Emi Kamezaki | December 2, 2014

Tempe Police: Man dines, dashes, runs out of time to dump his meth

A Phoenix man left the Thirsty Lion Pub and Grill without paying his $41.78 tab.

By Shelby Slade | December 2, 2014

ASU professor juggles family, career

ASU education professor Kyle Messner adopted two children from China and raised them on her own.

By Laura Davis | December 1, 2014

Numerous ASU professors are encouraging students to take handwritten notes in lieu of electronic notes. A study showed that students who write notes by hand do better on exams. (Photo illustration by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU professors encourage old-school note taking

Studies show handwriting notes is better for student learning than taking notes with technology.

By Breanna Johnson | December 1, 2014

'A' Mountain vandalism can lead to criminal charges

Two weeks before the Territorial Cup, a vandal painted the 'A' red and blue, a move that prompted the ASU Alumni Association to file a police report.

By Corina Vanek | December 1, 2014

Tempe Police: Woman borrows car from 'criminal' friend to drive 600 miles

A Texas woman was stopped for driving a car that had been reported stolen in Texas.

By Shelby Slade | December 1, 2014

The Tempe Public Library as seen in 2009. (Erik Hilburn/The State Press)

Tempe Public Library hosts writing contest, invites ASU students to participate

The Tempe Public Library and ASU are hosting Tempe's first ever writing competition.

By William Parker | November 30, 2014

Tempe Police: Friend asks man to return iPhone, didn't mention it was stolen

A Glendale man was asked by his friend to return a phone to its owner, but the friend did not tell him the phone had been stolen from a car.

By Shelby Slade | November 30, 2014

Graduate students Tanvi Apte and Siddhanth Paralkar studying near the Memorial Union before class on Nov. 25, 2014. Sites like paymetodoyourhomework.com offer to complete homework and tests for students for a charge. (Photo by Emily Johnson)

ASU students pay company to do their homework

A company based in New York offers students a unique service by charging clients to finish assignments, tests and even entire classes.

By Jessica Suerth | November 30, 2014

Loida Saenz stands in the La Sala Ballroom at ASU West Campus after receiving her certificate of completion for successfully completing intensive English language training at ASU West campus on Nov. 26. The courses Saenz and her classmates took helped them improve their English speaking, writing and listening skills. (Photo by Andrew Nicla)

ASU language immersion program helps Hispanic students learn English

Approximately 375 Mexican students spent four weeks at the West and Tempe campuses to learn English and experience American culture.

By Andrew Nicla | November 30, 2014

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