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ASU Book Group member Laura Hogue holds up next month's book reading called "Burning Shield" on Sept. 2.

Book Group gives exposure to ASU authors

ASU Book Group is set to start its fourth year on Sept. 24 with a discussion of Landon J. Napoleon's novel, "Burning Shield: The Jason Schechterle Story."

By Justin Toscano | September 2, 2014

Arizona bars, restaurants face harsh punishments if caught allowing vertical IDs

Many bars near campus said law enforcement has been heavy since the passage of the law requiring horizontal IDs.

By Corina Vanek | September 2, 2014

Graphic by Samantha Presley and Nathan Hammond

Dream deferred: ASU facilities wither without maintenance funding

After years of the state government failing to grant Arizona's universities any money for facilities maintenance, $3 million were allocated to the schools for this fiscal year. But many are saying this is too little, too late.

By Emily Mahoney | September 2, 2014

The new office inside the Arizona Center include cubicle spaces for various faculty members of the College of Letters and Sciences. Few faculty members have settled in completely and many are still working out of boxes. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

ASU moving some professor offices to the Arizona Center

ASU's symbiotic relationship with the Arizona Center is almost in full swing as professors settle into new offices on the third floor.

By Jonathan Williams | September 1, 2014

Phoenix will implement demand-based parking meter pricing. Smart-meters, which accept credit cards and coins, will be installed in designated parking zones across the city by the end of 2014. (Photo by Andrew Nicla)

Parking meter changes continue to affect downtown ASU students

In a city council meeting over the summer, Phoenix approved changes to parking meter rates and enforcement hours. These changes are indirectly affecting ASU students.

By Andrew Nicla | September 1, 2014

New intercampus shuttle system shows promise

With a new and improved shuttle system, students at all ASU campuses are now able to travel during the weekend to each of the other campuses.

By Rachael Tashbook | September 1, 2014

Tempe Police: Man tells security guard of his gang affiliation, threatens them

Man intimidates security guards by telling them he is in a gang, gestures wildly and wears colors associated with the gang.

By Shelby Slade | September 1, 2014

Crow implements task force to combat sexual assault on campus

As sexual assault has been gaining more media attention across the country, President Michael Crow has implemented a task force aimed at combatting the problem.

By Kelcie Grega | August 28, 2014

Tempe Police: Woman steals shirt, exchanges for giftcard

A Tempe woman walks into a store, removes a shirt and then passes it off as a shirt she previously bought in order to exchange it.

By Shelby Slade | August 28, 2014

A black cat hides behind a bush by the building. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

Mildcats strives to curb campus cat population, faces intolerance

Students put pressure on Mildcats volunteers, urging them to remove the homeless cats from Adelphi Commons.

By Ksenia Maryasova | August 28, 2014

Krajmalnik-Brown's former post-doc, DaeWook Kang, has played a key role in her lab during the autism study. (Photo Courtesy of Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown)

ASU researchers investigate link between gastrointestinal bacteria and autism

A team of scientists at ASU wants to help autistic children by replacing their gut bacteria.

By Megann Phillips | August 27, 2014

Tempe Police: Man steals bike, stores drugs in shoe

A man jumped a fence into a yard in a neighborhood and stole a bike, because he needed a ride home.

By Shelby Slade | August 27, 2014

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

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