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A future doctor led the march with Cassandra Belson, and yelled, “What do we want?” into the loudspeaker. The marchers responded, “Freedom.” (Photo by Yvonne Gonzalez)

Children dress in costume at Capitol protest

Children dressed in doctor’s coats, hard hats and police uniforms marched to the Arizona Capitol Wednesday in protest of several immigration bills being considered by the Legislature.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | March 16, 2011

In forum, Crow says tuition increases will be low

At a West campus forum Thursday, ASU President Michael Crow reiterated his plan to keep tuition increases low as the state prepares to chop university funding.

By Samuel Lane | March 10, 2011

Historic barber shop popular among ASU students

A locally-owned barber shop in downtown Phoenix makes its mark by offering classic service reminiscent of another time.

By Andrew Boven | March 10, 2011

Photo of the Day: Mar. 11

By Rosie Gouchner | March 10, 2011

Top military officer speaks at ASU

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen spoke Thursday at ASU’s downtown Phoenix campus about a disconnect between the military and civilian worlds.

By Travis McKnight | March 10, 2011

A student activist from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) smokes a joint in anticipation of the vote on Proposition 203 last September. Rep. John Fillmore, R-Apache Junction, recently introduced House Bill 2228, which would de-felonize possession of marijuana in Arizona.

State legislator: Reduce penalty for marijuana possession

An Arizona marijuana initiative was introduced this year to reduce the penalty for possession of marijuana.

By Brian Bernadel | March 10, 2011

The Round-Up: Week of March 7

What a week it has been. Tuition, arrests, health care, guns and much more. Welcome to the place where you can get the week's news fast: The Round-Up.

By Andrew Hedlund | March 10, 2011

Club raises money for elementary school computer lab

An ASU technology club is hoping to promote children’s interest in technology by providing a new computer lab for a local elementary school.

By Sophia Charchuk | March 10, 2011

Police Beat: March 11

Police reported the following incidents Thursday.

By Danielle Legler | March 10, 2011

(Photo courtesy of the ASU Tempe Police Department)

Police make arrest in Tempe campus armed robbery

ASU Police and the U.S. Marshal Major Felony Task Force arrested a 26-year-old Mesa man Wednesday in connection with an armed robbery that occurred March 3 on the Tempe campus.

By Danielle Legler | March 10, 2011

Letters and Sciences launches Turkey study abroad

A study abroad program beginning this summer will take students to the crossroads of the world.

By Tiana Chavez | March 9, 2011

Professor explains religion’s popularity in South Korea

Since the 1980s, Timothy Lee has been trying to discover why Christianity is so popular in South Korea.

By Tessa Ferguson | March 9, 2011

UNDERGRAD RESEARCH: Psychology sophomore Amanda Piltz is one of the 19 undergraduates at the ASU West campus whose research is being funded by the campus' new undergraduate research scholarship program. Piltz is using data from 80 heroine addicts to test the effectiveness of methadone, a drug commonly used to help people recover from addiction. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Funding flows in for student researchers at West

West campus undergraduates are uncovering secrets of addiction, cancer and many other subjects with the help of new scholarships.

By Mary Shinn | March 9, 2011

Police Beat: March 10

Police reported the following incidents Wednesday.

By Danielle Legler | March 9, 2011

Photo of the Day: Mar. 10

By Scott Stuk | March 9, 2011

FULL AGENDA: ASU President Michael Crow speaks at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting on Tuesday about a wide range of issues including tuition costs, budget cuts and discontinued programs at the University. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Universities discuss plans to cut $170 million

In a special meeting of the Arizona Board of Regents on Tuesday, ASU President Michael Crow said the University is prepared to deal with significant budget cuts on the way.

By Katie Shoultz | March 8, 2011

PIE'D FOR A CAUSE: Pi Kappa Phi sophomore Andrew Chang takes a pie in the face from sophomore Gaurav Chibber as part of the fraternity's event on Hayden Lawn Tuesday to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities through their organization "Push America." (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Photo of the Day: Mar. 9

By Lisa Bartoli | March 8, 2011

Immigration bills delayed for budget discussions

Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce placed new immigration bills on hold to make time for discussion of the state’s new budget.

By Tiffany Ngo | March 8, 2011

Tempe Mayor's involvement extends beyond politics

Although many Tempe residents know Hugh Hallman spends his time trying to make certain the operations of the city run smoothly, the city mayor also has a lesser known occupation.

By Samantha Cary | March 8, 2011

State Press Weekly: Debt pushes students into bankruptcy after college

State Press Weekly hosts Mauro Whiteman and Samantha Valtierra Bush bring you the news and a special report from Ashlyn Biggs on student bankruptcy.

By State Press Staff | March 8, 2011

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