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Braden Hammond, a barista at the newly opened Royal Coffee Bar in Tempe, said that their menu isn't strict and they can fulfill pretty much any coffee or tea order that a customer requests. (Photo by Brittany Schmus)

Royal Coffee Bar opens in Tempe

College Avenue is welcoming another new business, a coffee shop set to rival those already in Tempe.

By David Hignutt | April 3, 2014

ASU student attended fraternity party before falling from Tempe apartment complex

Nonprofit leadership and management freshman Naomi McClendon attended a party hosted by an ASU fraternity with a history of violations before falling to her death Sunday morning,

By Chelsey Ballarte | April 3, 2014

The violin that violin performance sophomore Xiangyuan Huang will perform with at Carnegie Hall sits in its case. The violin was made by Josephus Baldantonus and is rented by ASU to students on a semester-long basis. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Three ASU violinists to perform at Carnegie Hall

Shu Liu, Xiangyuan Huang and Clarice Collins were selected at a music festival in Germany to perform at Carnegie Hall on April 25, fulfilling a long-time dream.

By Emily Mahoney and Adriana Loya | April 3, 2014

Project Sunshine is a nationally recognized organization and, because of Julie Rizzolo and the dedication of their team, ASU is able to provide their students and community with the opportunity to spread the light and love to those in need. (Photo by Rachel Nemeh)

Project Sunshine members volunteer to brighten Phoenix children's days

The members of the ASU chapter of Project Sunshine volunteer their time and resources to local children in the hospital.

By Melissa Stewart | April 2, 2014

ASU scientist Roy Curtiss has been selected as the 2014 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society for Microbiology. (Photo by Ryan Liu)

ASU scientist Roy Curtiss III awarded lifetime achievement award

Microbiologist Roy Curtiss III has just been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society for Microbiology.

By Kelcie Grega | April 2, 2014

Parks and recreation management freshman Mercedes Villa said she stopped at the "event" because her brother has autism. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

ASU students learn about autism during Well Devils Week

Well Devils Week spread autism awareness on the Tempe campus.

By Kelcie Grega | April 2, 2014

Tempe Police: Man has open alcohol, cocaine in car

Tempe Police arrested a 24-year-old man after they found him sitting in a car with cocaine and an open beer.

By Chelsey Ballarte | April 2, 2014

(Left to right) Public service and public policy senior Josue Macias, psychology sophomore Ashley Brennan and nonprofit organization management junior Stephen Calderon are preparing to set up a Not-Profit Organization called Local Exchange Global Exchange. (Photo by Axel Everitt)

ASU student initiative seeks to advance human rights in local communities

Local Exchange, Global Change gives students hands-on experience in dealing with social and political injustices facing local struggling populations.

By Shari Rose | April 2, 2014

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government discuss appropriations, confirm assistant elections commissioner

The Tempe Undergraduate Student Government met Tuesday night to discuss appropriation funding and the confirmation of the new assistant elections commissioner.

By Joey Hancock | April 1, 2014

Future Tense 'leaps gap' between technology, society

Future Tense is a collaboration between ASU, the New America Foundation and Slate magazine that looks closely at how our lives will be changed by technology.

By Ksenia Maryasova | April 1, 2014

Tempe Police: Man cuts ankle bracelet, smokes marijuana outside motel

Tempe Police arrested a 33-year-old man after they found him outside a Motel 6 with drugs.

| April 1, 2014

Graduate student and founder of The 12M Project, Joshua Watson said 12M got its name based on the statistic of students-per-year that take on student loans to finance their higher education. Watson said he intends to find solutions that keep college affordable and accessible. (Photo by Rachel Nemeh)

ASU students try to revolutionize student loans

A group of students are set to launch a pilot project in fall 2015 that could revolutionize student loans for both college students and lenders.

By Ashley Incardone | April 1, 2014

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government candidates emphasize experience as elections near

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government candidates Emily McCaleb, Nicolas Parra and Cassidy Possehl want students to vote off of the best platforms and ideas when choosing their next president.

By Joey Hancock | March 31, 2014

Undergraduate Student Government Downtown presidential candidates give final pitch to voters

Frank Smith III and Alexis Kramer-Ainza made their final pitch to students and discussed their platforms before the upcoming elections starting Tuesday.

| March 31, 2014

Undergraduate Student Government West candidates Waldie IV, Altabtabaee make last pitches to students as elections draw near

Undergraduate Student Government West candidates Howard Waldie IV and RussL Altabtabaee pitch their platforms and discuss their campaigns as elections begin Tuesday.