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Monica Jones, an activist and senior studying social work at ASU, poses on Downtown Campus. (Photo by Carly Traxler)

Project ROSE aims to change lives, traumatizes sex workers instead, critics say

An ASU student is protesting Project ROSE and fighting for sex workers' rights while appealing her verdict in court.

By Ksenia Maryasova | October 14, 2014

ASU student battles lymphoma, shares her passion for sheep

While battling cancer, ASU graduate student Aimee León is getting two master's degrees and created an art project that demonstrates her love for sheep.

By Ksenia Maryasova | October 14, 2014

ASU art historian, musicologist release international collaborative multimedia project

ASU art historian Corine Schleif and musicologist Volker Schier have released a collaborative multimedia project that they completed after just over a decade of work.

By Andrew Nicla | October 14, 2014

Justin Friedlander preps for his chess games with GM Finegold for Round 7. (Photo Courtesy of Robert Friedlander)

Eight-year-old prodigy plays with ASU chess team, competes for world championship

Eight-year-old Justin Friedlander competed in the world championship and plays in tournaments with the ASU Chess Team.

By Savannah Harrelson | October 14, 2014

The District apartment in Tempe was recently bought for reportedly $91 million by Education Realty Trust. The District apartment complex is located on Apache and Rural Road in Tempe. (Photo by Ryan Liu)

Real estate developer EdR purchases The District

With a surge of student housing complexes developing in Tempe, collegiate housing giant EdR purchased The District.

By Jessica Suerth | October 14, 2014

Tempe Police: Man hides marijuana in underwear

A 35-year-old Tempe man told officers he hid marijuana in his underwear.

By Andrew Nicla | October 14, 2014

Second woman in iWPS history wins finals

Reach the reporter at aplante@asu.edu or follow her on Twitter @aimeenplante Like The State Press on Facebook and follow @statepress on Twitter. [View the story "Second woman in iWPS history wins finals" on Storify]

By Aimee Plante | October 12, 2014

Photo of Charla Faust (Photo Courtesy of Davi Jones)

Domestic violence victims speak out to raise awareness

The sister of a victim of domestic violence and a woman who survived an abusive relationship use their positions to spread the word and help others.

By Corina Vanek | October 9, 2014

Lokalizo, a digital mapping platform, is a project of the Prosperity Initiative in Kosovo that allows users to "produce a realtime portrait of the community through geo-located photos and videos, organized in thematic maps." (Photo Courtesy of Lokalizo)

ASU engineering student co-founds initiative to combat poverty in Kosovo

Engineering student Mentor Dida spent his summer in his homeland, Kosovo, developing projects that he hopes will eventually help to eliminate poverty there.

By Andrew Nicla | October 9, 2014

GlobeMed intern Sophia McGovern spent more than four weeks in Lyantonde, Uganda, over the summer, learning about how GlobeMed’s partnership with the ICOD Action Network is affecting local families. (Photo courtesy of Sophia McGovern)

ASU students improve community resources in south Uganda

Through an affiliation with the Uganda-based ICOD Action Network, the GlobeMed club at ASU is funding the construction of homes, pit latrines and water tanks for families in Lyantonde, Uganda.

By Megann Phillips | October 9, 2014

ASU Gubernatorial Dialog on Veterans' Affairs, Oct. 8 2014

Gubernatorial candidates DuVal, Hess discuss veteran issues

Candidates for Arizona Governor, Fred DuVal and Barry Hess, discussed veteran issues during the first such discussion between gubernatorial candidates at the Downtown campus.

By Joey Hancock | October 8, 2014

Katie Aguilar (left) and Adam Brown are part of the team from the United Way partnering with ASU to hold a fundraising campaign. (Photo by Ryan Liu)

ASU collaborates with United Way in faculty fundraiser

ASU faculty and United Way hope to raise money for children, hunger, homelessness and financial stability.

By Emi Kamezaki | October 8, 2014

ASU organization seeks to unite international students

The International Connections - Mosaic Club plans to host events and create opportunities to promote diversity and culture.

By Savannah Harrelson | October 8, 2014

Last week Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer retracted her lawsuit against the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, which will allow prospective medical marijuana dispensaries to apply for their licenses. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

Former UA researcher seeks new location to conduct marijuana PTSD study

Former UA researcher Suzanne Sisley might be moving her research on the effects of marijuana on PTSD to ASU.

By Ryan Davis | October 8, 2014

President Crow talks about the sustainability goal and vision ASU has for the city of Tempe (Photo by Ryan Liu)

ASU announces Catellus as Athletic Facilities District master developer

A year and a half after originally planned, ASU announced its master developer of the Athletic Facilities District near Sun Devil Stadium.

By Evan Webeck | October 8, 2014

Tempe City Councilmember Kolby Granville speaks to the Tempe USG senate in Tempe, Arizona, on Oct. 7, 2014.

Tempe USG changes bylaws, tables Event Benefits Act

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government passed two bills at Tuesday's meeting, including further changes to bylaws and an Event Benefits Act, which will allow sports clubs to apply for event funding.

| October 7, 2014