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SHOWING SOME SKIN: On Saturday afternoon, several dozen ASU students joined together to protest society's frequency to blame sexual violence and rape on the victim, often questioning their clothing or attire. The so-called "Slut Walk" was inspired by a Toronto police officer's recommendation in January that rape would not occur if women did not dress like sluts. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

‘SlutWalk’ held to protest blaming rape victims

Around 40 scantily dressed students gathered for Tempe’s SlutWalk Friday to march from the Memorial Union on campus to Tempe Beach Park protesting blaming victims of rape.

By Kortney Tenaglia | April 24, 2011

BURRITO TIME: Students eat free Chipotle at a Honda promotional event on the north side of the Tempe campus on Thursday. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Chipotle to award sustainability scholarship

One lucky sustainability student will soon get more than a burrito from local Chipotle restaurants.

By Christina Tetreault | April 21, 2011

BEST PITCH: Junior accountancy major Susan Eckman recently won a PricewaterhouseCoopers national competition titled "Best Elevator Pitch Contest" with her 30-second video pitch to prospective employers. In addition to beating out hundreds of other collegiate applicants, Eckman received a $5,000 prize and will be interning this summer with PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

ASU student wins self-pitch contest

Accountancy and finance junior Susan Eckman won $5,000 in a contest requiring students to create 30-second videos that would grab the attention of possible employers.

By Tiana Chavez | April 21, 2011

BAKING FOR A CAUSE: Sophomore Kevin Cosgrove, pledge in the Sigma Nu fraternity, makes cookies that will be sold on Mill Avenue to raise money for the Tempe Youth Resource Center. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Fraternity helps youth homeless center

ASU’s Sigma Nu fraternity organized a weeklong service project to raise funds for the center and lend a helping hand.

By Cassandra Starboard | April 21, 2011

ASU celebrates Earth Week

Widely known for its commitment to being “green,” ASU geared up for Earth Day on Friday with a weeklong series of events.

By Amy Matro | April 21, 2011

BICYCLE BOULEVARD: The Street Transportation Department of Phoenix has proposed building bike lanes from Glendale and Tempe to downtown Phoenix in order to increase accessibility and to attract bikers to the area. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Phoenix pedals forward for bicyclists

The city of Phoenix is undertaking several new initiatives to make the downtown area more bicycle friendly.

By Meghan McCarthy | April 21, 2011

The Round-Up: Week of April 19

Your weekly speed read.

By Andrew Hedlund | April 21, 2011

Police Beat: April 22

ASU Police reported the following incidents Thursday.

By Danielle Legler | April 21, 2011

BREAKING GROUND: The City of Tempe began construction this week on a pedestrian bridge (pictured above) that will link the north and south sides of Tempe Town Lake.

Tempe starts construction on pedestrian bridge

The City of Tempe broke ground this week on a pedestrian walkway that will link the north and south sides of the lake.

By Kortney Tenaglia | April 21, 2011

ASU Police investigate 3 possible arson cases

ASU Police are actively investigating three arson fires that occurred on the Tempe campus this week.

By Danielle Legler | April 21, 2011

Apple co-founder shares success story

Steve Wozniak came to ASU Wednesday to speak about his rise to fame in the computer world.

By Mary Shinn | April 20, 2011

SMOKE OUT: Chris Armstrong, a 32-year-old Tempe resident, celebrates 4/20 at ASU by lighting up an herb-filled joint with his friends. The event was held Wednesday afternoon outside Discovery Hall on the ASU Tempe Campus. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

4/20 supporters light up for legalization

Though smoking marijuana is still illegal for those without a medical marijuana card, members of a pro-marijuana club got together on ASU’s Tempe campus to celebrate 4/20.

By Danielle Legler | April 20, 2011

PRICE BUMP: The ASU Department of Parking and Transit Services will be increasing the price of the U-Pass from $80 to $150 per school year starting fall 2011. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

U-Pass price nearly doubles for next semester

Students planning to use the light rail next year might have to scrounge for extra change, as the price of an ASU student U-Pass is increasing from $80 to $150 per school year.

By Danielle Legler | April 20, 2011

FOR THE LADIES: ASU business administration senior Tucker Blalock recently created a craigslist-type website exclusively for women, LadiesLoop.com as a safe alternative to other online classifieds sites. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

ASU entrepreneur launches women-only classified site

Business administration senior Tucker Blalock created a classified site exclusively for women.

By Tessa Ferguson | April 20, 2011

Police Beat: April 21

Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Rheyanne Weaver | April 20, 2011

Community steers Tempe budget talk toward city salaries

Tempe residents discussed city employee salaries and benefits at a budget forum held Tuesday evening.

By Christopher Leone | April 20, 2011

State Press Weekly: The Four Purposes of Life

This week on State Press Weekly, hosts Mauro Whiteman and Samantha Valtierra Bush bring you the weekly news and a special report. As always, State Press Weekly is dedicated to informing and entertaining the ASU community.

By State Press Staff | April 19, 2011

Graduate student finds art in war

Orchestral conducting graduate student Timothy Verville has organized a musical and artistic event called the “Art of War,” being performed Wednesday at ASU Gammage.

By Kortney Tenaglia | April 19, 2011

White House website tool shows how tax dollars are spent

As promised in President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address, the White House released a new online tool April 15 to show Americans which programs and services their taxes are being spent on.

By Tiffany Ngo | April 19, 2011

International outreach club starts at ASU

A new club at ASU is hoping to engage in community and international outreach and teach leadership skills in an effort to address goals set by the United Nations to solve global issues.

By Sophia Charchuk | April 19, 2011

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