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The Arizona Department of Safety plans to renew Tempe's photo enforcement program starting July 18th. The completion of the program is estimated to take about a year. (Photo by Amy Dickson)

DPS drops photo enforcement, Tempe renews contract

Tempe officials plan to renew the city’s photo enforcement program for one year, starting July 18, while the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s program ends July 15.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 11, 2010

THE FALL: Tempe Hooter's sign shines from the second story balcony where Canadian citizen Tabitha Farmer plummeted 20 feet on April 7th. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

Woman who fell from Hooters balcony recovers, police say

Tabitha Farmer, a 26-year-old Canadian who fell from the second-floor balcony of a Hooters restaurant in Tempe April 7, is out of the hospital and recovering, police reported.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 11, 2010

Police Beat: July 12

ASU Police reported the following incidents Friday, July 9.

By Kyle Daly | July 11, 2010

A dog running for office? It might sound like a plot from a Disney film, but the BentleyforAZ campaign is one tail, oops... we mean, tale, you'll want to hear.

State Press Weekly, issue 1

The first edition of The State Press' new weekly audio program.

By State Press Staff | July 7, 2010

Meet the candidates: Arizona's gubernatorial election, part I

In our five-week series, The State Press will highlight the candidates and their platforms.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 5, 2010

SERWAA ADU-TUTU | THE STATE PRESS
Biochemistry alumnus Xiao Ping Li, right, makes her oath of allegiance during the 22nd Annual Independence Day Naturalization ceremony Friday at South Mountain Community College.

ASU students take part in 4th of July weekend naturalization ceremony

One hundred and ninety new citizens waved miniature American flags, celebrating their new status during the 22nd Annual Fiesta of Independence naturalization ceremony.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 5, 2010

SERWAA ADU-TUTU | THE STATE PRESSMORE BUSINESS: The Gateway building located on Mill Ave. and 3rd Street was purchased fro $35 million by Seattle based company Vulcan Real Estate.

Tempe Gateway building purchase shows sign of economic turnaround

A Seattle-based company owned by the co-founder of Microsoft purchased Tempe Gateway in June, an eight-story building with commercial and retail space on Mill Avenue.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 5, 2010

PHOTO COURTESY OF AMY DICKSON
SAFETY FIRST: ASU recently collaborated with Tempe Fire and Police departments for scenes in a new safety training video filmed on campus.

Tempe fire, ASU police collaborate with EHS in lab safety video

ASU recently collaborated with Tempe Fire and ASU Police departments for scenes in a new lab safety training video filmed on campus.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 5, 2010

ASU seeks to purchase new Tempe building

During the Arizona Board of Regents Capital Committee meeting in May, ASU requested approval to purchase a building in the CenterPoint Development in downtown Tempe.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 5, 2010

Police Beat: July 6

A cleaning crew member found a green leafy substance in a clear plastic bag inside a room at Barrett, the Honors College, June 21, police reported.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 5, 2010

ALL ABOARD: Hundreds of passengers board the lightrail after the Independence Day celebration at Tempe Beach Park Sunday night.(Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

Public transportation changes could affect ASU community

Changes will include an upfront U-Pass payment and new METRO light rail schedules.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 5, 2010

ASU makes administrative changes for coming school year

According to University officials, creating new positions and hiring new administrators are part of improving ASU’s programs and quality of education.

By Rheyanne Weaver | June 27, 2010

WAR AND PEACE: George Galloway, former member of the British Parliament speaks at June 1st protest against Israeli flotilla raids. The protest was hosted by the ASU Coalition for Human Rights. (Photo courtesy of CODEPINK Arizona)

Human rights group to unite University social awareness organizations

A new student group is beginning to organize in Tempe, focusing on uniting the voices of the various social awareness groups at ASU.

By Joseph Schmidt | June 27, 2010

GOING ABROAD: A group of graduate students and teachers at the ASU west campus will visit Ghana in July with the funding of a Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad grant. (Photo by Rheyanne Weaver)

Teachers, students travel to Ghana, learn about slave trade, human trafficking

ASU graduate students and faculty, along with high school and elementary school teachers, are traveling to Ghana for a month seminar in July.

By Rheyanne Weaver | June 27, 2010

Police Beat: June 28

A 30-year-old Guatemalan woman was arrested in Tempe on suspicion of aggressive driving under the influence, according to a police report.

By Joseph Schmidt | June 27, 2010

Cheap eats: An exploration of low-cost restaurants across ASU

ASU’s campuses throughout the Valley are located near eateries that offer deals to students.

By Joseph Schmidt | June 27, 2010

LIGHTRAIL ART: A photograph of Father Fred Simunich, taken by photography junior Sean Deck as part of his "Traveling Strangers: Portraits from the Lightrail" series (Photo courtesy of Sean Decker).

Student photographer captures lives of Light Rail passengers

A new photography exhibit at Fair Trade Cafe in Phoenix showcases the lives and stories of Light Rail travelers, as seen through the lens of an ASU student.

By Joseph Schmidt | June 27, 2010

WINNING TEAM: Researchers Monica Parsai, left, Stephanie Ayers, Alex Wagaman and Jennifer Mullins, from the Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center win an award for their research conducted on bullying intervention. (Photo courtesy of Monica Parsai)

Graduate students explore bullying prevention methods in research competition

Bullying can be a problem in any school, but ASU researchers found that different prevention methods can be used to reduce the problem.

By Rheyanne Weaver | June 27, 2010

NAU unthreatened by Flagstaff wildfires

NAU officials are offering personnel and other resources to help the Flagstaff-area community while it endures several blazing wildfires.

By Rheyanne Weaver | June 22, 2010

ASA decides against $14,520 USSA membership fee

The Arizona Students’ Association Board of Directors approved its 2011 fiscal year budget last week, which will not include a $14,520 membership payment to the United States Student Association.

By Joseph Schmidt | June 20, 2010

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