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Tempe, Scottsdale, Phoenix among cities set to receive Google Fiber

Google selected 34 cities, including Tempe, Scottsdale and Phoenix, as potential recipients of its ultra-high-speed broadband Internet.

By Julia Shumway | February 19, 2014

Seb. Kelli Ward, R-Lake Havasu, drops the 4th Amendment Protection Act in the hopper at the Senate. Ward is the sponsor of the 4th Amendment Protection Act. (Photo Courtesy of Senator Kelli Ward)

Battle over NSA intrusion comes to Arizona

ASU students and state legislators have begun the fight to reduce the power of the NSA, while others argue the agency's actions are necessary and constitutional.

By Emily Mahoney | February 19, 2014

USG Senator Jordan Hibbs spoke out at a meeting on Feb. 18. The meeting largely focused on a handful of clubs who were denied a budget for the upcoming year.

MARIO MENDEZ | THE STATE PRESS

Appropriation bills dominate Tempe Senate meeting

Appropriation bills were the topic of the night at Tuesday's Undergraduate Student Government meeting in Tempe.

By Joey Hancock | February 18, 2014

Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown, who works with the Center for Environmental Biotechnology in the Biodesign Institute, with a student. (Photo Courtesy of ASU's Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development)

ABOR launches database for research collaboration

The Arizona Board of Regents, after more than a year of preparation, initiated a new database which will facilitate collaboration between Arizona's public universities and outside organizations.

By Emily Mahoney | February 18, 2014

ASU hosts You Be The Chemist Challenge

ASU hosted Maricopa County's You Be The Chemist Challenge on Tuesday to select a representative to compete in the national competition.

By Kelcie Grega | February 18, 2014

ASU Lodestar Center's report reveals impact of nonprofit organizations in Arizona

The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation released a report that highlights the importance of nonprofit organizations to Arizona's economy.

By Shari Rose | February 18, 2014

Journalism freshmen Tyler Beemer (left) and Phoenix Carlton play electronic music during their Blaze radio show on Feb. 15. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

ASU journalism students pursue love of music with new club

A group of journalism students formed a new campus club to explore the world of music and music review.

By Melissa Stewart | February 18, 2014

State Press Weekly: ASU's new law school

ASU continues its downtown expansion with plans to move the Sandra Day O'Connor Law School to Phoenix.

By Courtland Jeffrey | February 18, 2014

Student to travel to Germany for Audi Future of Mobility Practicum

Mechanical engineering senior Taosif Alam will get the chance of a lifetime as he prepares to travel to Germany this summer to participate in Audi's practicum.

By Rashinda Bankhead | February 17, 2014

Psychology senior and Undergraduate Student Government Senator Jordan Hibbs was invited to live tweet the State of the Union. This was the second year Hibbs was invited to the White House to participate in the social media event during the address. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

ASU student government Sen. Jordan Hibbs calls for reform

Sen. Jordan Hibbs is calling for USG Tempe to create an oversight committee to make sure transparency and accountability will be held to higher standards.

By Joey Hancock | February 17, 2014

Video: The native now festival

The Native Now Festival brings families together around cultural dances and music.

By Vianka Villa | February 17, 2014

Tempe buses boost security

The Tempe Transportation Department has been working with Tempe Police to provide added security to bus routes by having off-duty uniformed officers ride along.

By Joey Hancock | February 17, 2014

Clinical Associate Professor and Speech-Language Pathology, Karen Roth tells us more on her research on Veteran cognition in relation to trauma.
(Photo by Ryan Liu)

ASU clubs at all campuses help veterans transition into civilian life

ASU veterans are finding a new family and a new mission through veteran organizations.

| February 16, 2014

ASU Pitchforks records first EP in a decade

ASU Pitchforks created an everlasting memory of its music to be remembered forever.

By Adriana Loya | February 16, 2014

Tempe Police: Man sitting in car says he was getting ready to 'snort a blow'

Tempe Police arrested a 21-year-old man after they say he was discovered with cocaine and a $20 bill rolled as a straw.

By Kelcie Grega | February 16, 2014

Activists of the United Students Against Sweatshops organization made a Valentine’s Day card to deliver to President Crow on Feb. 14. The organization wants ASU to end its contract with VF Corporation brands sold on campus. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

Students urge ASU President Michael Crow to end contract with VF Corporation

The group said it hopes to put an end to life-threatening sweatshop labor in factories that supply collegiate apparel.

| February 15, 2014

A group of students from a second year Chinese language class sing ‘'What Does The Fox Say’’ by Ylvis in Chinese. Students and teachers alike gather at ASU’s annual Chinese New Years Celebration that is directed by Madeline Spring. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ASU students celebrate, perform for Chinese New Year

Students and faculty celebrated the last day of Chinese New Year with performances and riddles Friday on the Tempe campus.

By Kelcie Grega | February 15, 2014

Serial hugger, EqualityTV founder Lisa Mae Brunson visits ASU on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day was celebrated at ASU this year with a truckload of hugs.

By Megann Phillips | February 15, 2014

Scott Buscemi, a software developer working with ASU students, is releasing a new app to bring friends together using their interests. (Photo by Axel Everitt)

ASU students develop addiction to app, look to connect people with common interests

Two ASU students created addiction.to, an application designed to connect people with common interests.

By Hans Rodriguez | February 13, 2014

ASU junior meteorology major Charolette Adams performs on Hayden Lawn. The Arizona Circus School performed on the Tempe campus on Feb. 12 with Project Humanities. (Photo by Diana Lustig)

ASU Project Humanities Students' Initiative kicks off 2014

Project Humanities and the ASU Project Humanities Students' Initiative held events across the Valley to drum up support for their message.

By David Hignutt | February 13, 2014

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