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Man causes disturbance at McDonald's, 7-Eleven

After the man was transported to Tempe City Jail, police found marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the man's pants pocket.

By Amy Edelen | April 15, 2013

Pat's Run to go on as scheduled, tighter security expected

In the wake of the Boston Marathon explosions Monday, the 9th Annual Pat’s Run will still go on as scheduled on Saturday with enhanced security.

By Shawn Raymundo and Josh Nacion | April 15, 2013

SP Weekly: Sexual Awareness

We sit down with Hailey Alcaraz, Health Director of the Undergraduate Student Government, and talk about Sexual Wellness Week.

By Courtland Jeffrey | April 15, 2013

Person enters woman's dorm room

A male subject with a white shirt and black hat entered a dorm room, but ran away after seeing a woman sleeping in her bed.

By Shawn Raymundo | April 14, 2013

Hip hop artist, Invincible, performed Friday night at the Red Owl for SJP's benefit concert. All proceeds will be going to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund. (Photo by Perla Farias)

Hip-hop artists, poets raise money for Palestinian children

ASU's Students for Justice in Palestine hosted a benefit concert with hip-hop artists and poets to raise money for Palestinian children in need of medical care.

By Josh Thrall | April 13, 2013

Man vomits, passes out at dormitory

The man consumed a few beers at 922 Place apartments.

By Amy Medeiros | April 12, 2013

Ted Horton-Billiard poses with his favorite sign, the universal sign of love in ASU's Secret Garden. Billiard, who is currently rushing to be in a fraternity, is a deaf student who lives on the Tempe campus, where he studies history. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Fraternity welcomes deaf student

Ted Horton-Billiard can't hear, but that hasn't stopped him from becoming deeply involved with student life at ASU.

By Ashley McCulley | April 11, 2013

Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas visits ASU

Gabby Douglas already has the pitchfork down.

| April 11, 2013

Man told not to enter Vista del Sol, MU

The man was eating at Domino's Pizza at Vista del Sol after being told to not return because of an assault incident the week before.

| April 10, 2013

Mary Margaret Fonow, director of the School of Social Transformation, is the co-director in the partnership between ASU and Yerevan State University in Armenia. The school is participating in a Women's Leadership Program that will help establish a Center for Gender & Leadership Studies at YSU. (Photo by Perla Farias)

Partnership will promote women, gender studies in Armenia

ASU is one of five universities participating in the Women's Leadership Program aimed at advancing women's leadership and gender equality.

By Paulina Pineda | April 10, 2013

Juniors Alexander Mach (right) and Michael Howard sit outside of the Tempe City Hall Building. The City of Tempe has expressed interest in legalizing civil unions, and although Mach and Howard’s relationship is fairly new, they say they are excited by the city’s progressive attitude toward gay rights. (Photo by Hector Salas Almeida)

Tempe discusses possible civil union legalization

The Tempe city council is attempting to follow Bisbee in legalizing civil unions in Tempe despite the possibility of a lawsuit.

By Whitney Ogden | April 9, 2013

Wal-Mart is opening in the retail section of Vista Del Sol. The story plans on providing convenient shopping for ASU students. (Photo by Laura Davis)

Wal-Mart to open location in Vista Del Sol

Wal-Mart is opening a smaller concept store in the retail space of the Vista Del Sol housing complex. The store will be the second concept store in the U.S.

By Amy Edelen | April 9, 2013

Arizona Forward Association is taking vacant lots such as this one on the Southwest side of the Tempe Canal on Apache Boulevard and renovating them. The Association is planning to renovate several lots around the Tempe campus. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Student urban planners pitch vacant lot designs

Students worked with Arizona Forward Association to brainstorm temporary uses for Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa’s vacant lots.

By Sarah Anderson | April 9, 2013

Student government election winners plan for next year

The winners of the student government elections for the 2013-14 year are already working on how to improve the ASU experience.

By Josh Thrall | April 9, 2013

Man breaks tire boot off his truck

The man stole a tire boot that was placed on his truck and carried it down the street to his friend's apartment.

By Amy Medeiros | April 9, 2013

Construction on University Drive and McAllister on ASU's Tempe campus has the road down to only one lane in each direction. Construction is projected continue till the end of (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Construction restricts traffic on University Drive

University Drive between College Avenue and McAllister Avenue is limited to one-lane traffic in each direction until May 13.

By Shelby Slade | April 9, 2013

New law could affect future of ASA

House Bill 2169, which forbids student organizations from using tuition funds to influence politics, became law on Friday and could affect the future of the Arizona Students' Association.

By Josh Thrall | April 8, 2013

At its newest Tempe location near Broadway Road and Roosevelt Street, Four Peaks Brewery’s reverse osmosis system for water is housed in the giant version of their Kilter Lifter can. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

ASU startup cleans wastewater for local brewery

Arbsource, an ASU startup company, is working with Four Peaks Brewery to reduce its utility costs.

By Stephanie Habib | April 8, 2013

Students from Chandler High School work on a designated plot of land at ASU's Eco Garden. The garden, located on the Polytechnic campus, is home to student gardeners and community members alike.

Polytechnic campus students seek to live sustainably

Students who have chosen to live in the Eco-Village at the Polytechnic campus have been able to learn and participate in a community garden.

| April 8, 2013

Men take shots of Vodka at dorm party

A community assistant from Palo Verde East reported a party to police on the fifth floor of the dormitory.

By Shawn Raymundo | April 8, 2013

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