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CRIME DROP: Tempe Police released a report on Wednesday indicating that crime has been reduced throughout 2010. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Tempe crime decreases in 2010

Tempe Police released its annual crime report Wednesday revealing that crime in Tempe, with the exception of homicide, has decreased for the fourth consecutive year.

By Danielle Legler | February 16, 2011

IT GETS BETTER: Dan Savage, a prominent activist for the LGBTQ community and co-founder of the “It Gets Better Project” for gay and transgender youth, speaks to a crowd of ASU students in the Memorial Union. Conceived and launched in September 2010 as a response to gay teen suicides, “It Gets Better” features user-submitted YouTube messages of hope for LGBTQ youth. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

‘It Gets Better’ founder calls for change

Society’s approach toward the gay community needs to change, especially in family dynamics, said Dan Savage, a gay author and advice columnist who spoke at ASU’s Tempe campus Wednesday.

By Kayla Frost | February 16, 2011

University’s flu warning conflicts with some teachers’ absence policies

With the increase of flu cases, ASU officials have warned teachers that student absences could extend more than a week, a time frame that conflicts with some teacher’s classroom policies.

By Tessa Ferguson | February 16, 2011

ONESHOT: The winners of the ASU Innovation Challenge and creators of OneShot celebrate upon receiving a $10,000 grant. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

ASU students solve world problems through grant

Powering cell phones in Africa with leftover charcoal from a fire was just one of 16 creative grant proposals announced at ASU’s Innovation Challenge Wednesday.

By Mary Shinn | February 16, 2011

Police Beat: Feb. 17

Police reported the following incident Wednesday.

By Rheyanne Weaver | February 16, 2011

Chinese celebration, program benefits students

The Chinese Flagship program at ASU helps students broaden their horizons and educates them on Chinese culture.

By Kelly Byerley and Brianna Klein | February 15, 2011

BIG TRUCKIN DEAL: ASU students gathered in front of Gammage Auditorium for over fours to appear on The Ellen Show, which filmed Tuesday in Tempe. Tempe was the first stop in Ellen Degeneres' "Big Truckin Deal" tour. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Ellen DeGeneres surprises ASU with on-campus giveaway

Comedian Ellen DeGeneres surprised the ASU community Tuesday when a crew from her talk show rolled into the Tempe campus to film a segment and hand out cash prizes.

By Tiffany Ngo | February 15, 2011

Foundation plants trees in honor of Tucson victims

Healing Trees is a new humanitarian program helping to heal Arizonans after the Tucson shooting by planting trees in honor of those injured and killed.

By Sade Hurst | February 15, 2011

Late professor could have cave named after him

A former ASU geology professor could have a cave along the Colorado River named in his honor.

By Alexandra Irving | February 15, 2011

State Press Weekly: Ariz. balladeer sings for centennial

This episode of State Press Weekly features the Arizona balladeer who has been writing songs about the state for almost half of its existence.

By State Press Staff | February 15, 2011

Photo of the Day: Feb. 16

By Aaron Lavinsky | February 15, 2011

VET NOMINEES: Pictured from left to right, Corey Harris, Chris Rauschenbach, Jason Smith and Art O'Hagan listen to nominations for board members in the new ASU Alumni Association Veterans Chapter on Tuesday in Tempe. (Photo by Beth Easterbrook)

ASU alumni form new veterans chapter

U.S. veterans created the first veterans alumni chapter in Arizona Tuesday, called the ASU Alumni Association - Veterans Chapter, which is open to veterans who attended ASU.

By Beth Easterbrook | February 15, 2011

University to cut 29 academic programs

Two undergraduate and 27 graduate programs are scheduled for termination as part of ASU’s academic strategic plan for the 2011-2012 school year.

By Katie Shoultz | February 15, 2011

Police Beat: Feb. 16

Police reported the following incidents on Tuesday.

By Danielle Legler | February 15, 2011

Arizona turns 99, kicks off centennial celebrations

Feb. 14 marks Arizona's 99th birthday, kicking off the 365 day countdown to its centennial celebration. Crowds gathered at the State Capitol building to celebrate.

By Samantha Cary | February 14, 2011

Campus concealed guns bill passes committee

A bill to allow concealed weapons on campus cleared another hurdle Monday as a state Senate committee approved the measure 5-3.

By Adam Sneed | February 14, 2011

Food justice activists gather for summit

More than 150 high school students, college students and community members from throughout the Southwest attended a sustainable food summit on the Tempe campus over the weekend.

By Nesima Aberra | February 14, 2011

Rep. Flake announces bid for Sen. Kyl’s seat

U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., announced his bid Monday to run for U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl’s, R-Ariz., seat in the 2012 election.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | February 14, 2011

FEBRUARY BLOSSOM: Cherry blossom trees thrive under the sun at the Downtown Civic Space Park, where many students from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication rest and study between classes. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Photo of the Day: Feb. 15

By Lisa Bartoli | February 14, 2011

Police Beat: Feb. 15

ASU Police reported the following incidents Monday.

By Danielle Legler | February 14, 2011

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