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Police: Man points gun at passers-by

A Tempe man pointed a gun at people walking by his car while he looked for his son.

By Shelby Slade | August 28, 2013

Broadcast journalism Junior Brooke Wasowicz browses her Blackboard page for assignments. Wasowicz is currently enrolled in two online classes this semester and said it helps her balance all of her classes with her social life. (Photo by Hector Salas Almeida)

Online programs gain popularity among students

Online classes are giving students more flexibility and options for creating their degrees.

| August 27, 2013

Police: Man with fake ID used brother's name

Police arrested a man attempting to use a fake driver's license with his brother's name to rent a hotel room.

| August 27, 2013

Members of the ASU chapter of Enactus pose for the camera. Enactus' first meeting this fall is Sept. 5 in Mohave 236 in the MU. (Photo courtesy of Joey Raiton)

Student organization seeks to solve international problems

Enactus at ASU uses business and sustainability concepts to create social outreach projects on a local and international scale.

| August 27, 2013

Digital culture sophomore Cameron Benally's modified clothing sits in front of Sun Devil Stadium. Benally has redesigned ASU sporting gear using his own art and placing them on the hats and shirts he has purchased. (Photo by Thomas Hawthorne)

Student creates unique sports apparel

ASU sophomore Cameron Benally creates specialized hats and T-shirts that combine school spirit and Navajo patterns.

By Joey Hancock | August 26, 2013

Marketing senior Jennifer Capodiferro shows off the new Whisper application, which lets its users share photos and personal secrets anonymously. The application also features a geographic interphase which allows people to share where they are. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Students anonymously share secrets through new app

Whisper, a free app, allows students to share secrets, feelings and opinions anonymously while also providing support for those in difficult situations.

| August 26, 2013

Police: Broken light on car leads to marijuana possession arrest

A broken license plate light on a man's car lead police to find marijuana and drug paraphernalia in his possession, according to a police report.

By Mark Remillard | August 26, 2013

SP Weekly: Mental health

SP Weekly speaks with Dr. Barbara Meehan, director of ASU Counseling Services, about the topic of student's mental health and wellness while in school. We also sit down with criminology and non-profit management sophomore Nick Shannon, who deals with depression.

By Courtland Jeffrey | August 25, 2013

Lucas Corbitt, 16, watches his brother and biochemistry sophomore Michael Corbitt play Super Mario Bros. at the Art of Video Games exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum Saturday afternoon. (photo by Shawn Raymundo)

ASU students participate in video game exhibit at Phoenix Art Museum

The museum hand-picked 10 games created by ASU students and displayed them Saturday.

| August 25, 2013

Police: Convicted felon found in possession of firearm

Tempe police arrested a man convicted of a felony earlier this year after finding him in possession of a handgun and marijuana during an investigation.

By Mark Remillard | August 25, 2013

Finance junior Charles Crawford and Michael O'brien started mappedphoenix.com, a crowd-sourced web app for events, restaurants, tourist sports and hidden treasures around the valley. The web app was launched last week. (Photo by Hector Salas Almeida)

Tempe entrepreneurs release app for finding local events, treasures

A finance junior and his business partner launched Mapped Phoenix, a free service for Phoenix residents to find places to eat, hang out and explore.

| August 25, 2013

Tuition increase leaves students with extra expenses

ASU raised tuition after losing $200 million in state funding. Students feel the impact as they pay tuition bills for the fall 2013 semester.

By Karen Loschiavo | August 22, 2013

Surveys: Undergraduate degrees help students in post-graduation job market

Having a college degree helps students find higher-paying jobs in a shaky economic situation, according to surveys conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and ASU Career Services.

| August 22, 2013

Kenneth L. Mossman, a professor of health physics at ASU and an international expert in radiation health and safety, was appointed on July 31 by President Barack Obama to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. Mossman has held his current position as a health physics professor since 1990. (Photo by Hector Salas Almeida)

President Obama nominates ASU professor to safety board

Professor Kenneth Mossman was nominated by the president to join the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board last month.

By Stephanie Guzman | August 22, 2013

Man tries to enter bar with false ID, marijuana in pockets

A man was arrested Aug. 16 after attempting to enter a Mill Avenue bar with a false identification card.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | August 22, 2013

Freshmen students at Taylor Fest in downtown Phoenix mingle with each other. (Photo by Thomas Hawthorne)

Freshmen face challenges in transition to college life

As the class of 2017 prepares for the start of the semester and its workload, they encounter situations that might be stressful.

By Connor Wince | August 22, 2013

Tempe PD Crackdown #2: Detective Jeff Lane with Tempe Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit talks to animal psychology major Abby Howard about the different measures and precautions to help ensure ASU students are safe on and off campus. The Tempe Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit tabled at the Freshman move in on Aug. 17 and 18. (Photo by Hector Salas Almeida)

Tempe Police begin back-to-school operation

Tempe Police have launched operation Safe and Sober, coinciding with the start of fall semester. The operation will increase patrols looking for alcohol-related crimes, DUIs, minors in consumption, and traffic violations.

By Mark Remillard | August 21, 2013

Students' commute to and from ASU's Polytechnic Campus is affected by road work going on around the area. Parts of Power Road, Williams Field Road, and Loop 202 have been reduced to one lane roads due to road construction in the area. (photo Hector Salas Almeida)

Road construction limits traffic flow to Polytechnic campus

Construction at the intersection of Williams Field and Power roads is causing delays for students and staff at the Polytechnic campus.

| August 21, 2013

Health policy freshman Jasmine Diaz checks in with ASU officials at the Westin hotel. Taylor Place was over booked and the Westin Hotel is renting rooms to students. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Taylor Place freshmen overbooked, living in nearby upscale hotel

Overbooked students are being put up in the Westin hotel in Phoenix until rooms free up in Taylor Place.

By Shane Theodore | August 21, 2013

Sinema: Students will benefit from bipartisan student loans law

A new student loan bill will set a fixed interest rate for students who accept student loans starting this academic year.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | August 21, 2013

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