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Police: Man runs from police, leaves marijuana in store

While fleeing police, a man entered a store and placed a receipt wrapped around marijuana on a shelf.

By Shelby Slade | October 17, 2013

Students, faculty celebrate National Day on Writing

ASU students and faculty celebrated the National Day on Writing with a write-in, a digital booth and an award.

By Lori Jarvis | October 16, 2013

Police: Driver points gun at another car

A 31-year-old man was arrested after police say he threatened the driver and passengers of a car with a gun as they attempted to exit a parking lot.

By Shelby Slade | October 16, 2013

Students from ASU, NAU and UA will join together to open a clinic for the homeless and underserved populations of Phoenix. The clinic will operate out of the Human Services Campus on 12th Avenue and Madison Street in Phoenix. (Photo by Corey Malecka)

Students, faculty from state universities collaborate to form Arizona's first student-run clinic

A student-run clinic set to open in 2014 will serve homeless people in Maricopa County.

| October 16, 2013

President of Undergraduate Student Government, Jordan Davis, adds clarification to a bill pertaining to funding and how that process works. The bill was aimed at health and wellness and a debt that has yet to be paid from last year. (Photo by Katie Dunphy)

USG presidents discuss athletic fee bill, seek student response

USG presidents continued to discuss various issues surrounding the proposal of Senate Bill 31, otherwise known as the athletic fee bill.

By Joey Hancock | October 16, 2013

Arizona’s first Steak ‘n Shake to open on Mill Avenue

Arizona's first Steak 'n Shake will have its grand opening Thursday. This will be a more contemporary version of the restaurant and will consist of counter service and patio seating.

| October 15, 2013

Krista Patient is a senior nutrition communications student at the school of Nutrition and Health Promotion. Patient recently opened Z Room Dance and Fitness in tempe which teaches Zumba, barre, and yoga. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

Student seeks to encourage fitness at her new dance studio

A nutrition communications senior teaches Zumba, barre and yoga at the recently opened Z Room Dance and Fitness.

| October 15, 2013

ASU strives to reduce bike theft with new bike storage site

Beginning Nov. 4, ASU will open a free card-access bike rack near Payne Hall on the Tempe campus in an effort to reduce bike theft on campus.

By Mario Kalo | October 15, 2013

Police: Man leaves crash scene

Police arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of aggravated DUI after they say his Cadillac got stuck on a concrete median by the light rail tracks.

| October 15, 2013

ASU research, libraries affected by government shutdown

Since the shutdown began, many government-run websites have either been turned off or are no longer updating, which is causing issues for students and faculty looking for both old and new information.

| October 15, 2013

SP Weekly: Retiring teachers create opportunity for ASU students

With many baby boomers reaching retirement age, experts anticipate a strong demand for school teachers. The ASU secondary teaching certificate makes it possible for more college students to fill these roles.

By Courtland Jeffrey | October 15, 2013

VIDEO: Calle 16 Mural Project

The Calle 16 Mural Project is based off the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. On September 30th through October 3rd students at ASU West campus are involved in painting a mural with the help of local artist Hugo Medina.

By Vianka Villa | October 15, 2013

Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering Maroon Team defends title, wins 2013 Academic Bowl

The Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering Maroon team worked to overcome its adversary in the final round of ASU's 2013 Academic Bowl on Thursday evening, defeating the W.P. Carey School of Business team in a close match.

By Logan Newman | October 10, 2013

Student strives to save planet, earns scholarship in the process

A landscape and architecture graduate student uses his passion to create change.

By Emily Mahoney | October 10, 2013

Montezuma Castle is near Camp Verde and a great spot to stop in the fall. This site is one of many parks in Arizona that has been affected by the government shutdown. (Photo by Arianna Grainey)

Students, community members react to national parks shutdown

The government shutdown has affected some ASU students as they prepare for fall break and planned to head off to national parks.

| October 10, 2013

Police: Woman steals cigarettes from Circle K

A woman stole cigarettes from a convenience store after she said an employee would not give her cigarettes she had previously paid him for.

By Shelby Slade | October 10, 2013

Carly Blaney has been cheering with the ASU Dance team since her freshman year. She said that the cheer part of the dance team was a little different from what she was use to doing, but she has enjoyed learning new techniques with the sport. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Blaney)

Sun Devil dancer works toward fame

Carly Blaney helped ASU win the International Cheer Union World Championship and appeared on "So You Think You Can Dance."

| October 10, 2013

Students, faculty tackle water issues in Mexico

Since 2011, students have been traveling to Mexico to evaluate water usage and learn from hands-on experience

By Karen Loschiavo | October 9, 2013

Non-education majors get chance to become certified teachers

ASU undergraduate students who aren't education majors will be given an opportunity to become certified teachers in Arizona through the Secondary Education Certificate program.

| October 9, 2013

To train for the 2013 Alcatraz Invitational Swim in late September, ASU alumnus Tanner Robinson, 25, regularly swam at his local LA Fitness pool in central Phoenix. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

ASU alumnus among first blind participants in swimming event

An ASU alumnus and two others recently swam in the Alcatraz Invitational and became the first blind people to complete the event.

| October 9, 2013

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