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Photo illlustration done on Wednesday, March 23, 2016.

Do we really have to be here? A look into ASU's attendance policies

Several colleges at ASU enforce attendance policies, but what about those that don't?

By David Caltabiano | April 4, 2016

USG Tempe presidential second runner-up Niko Vlastos endorses DeGravina

Withdrawn USG Tempe presidential candidate Niko Vlastos has endorsed candidate Aundrea DeGravina

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | April 3, 2016

Tempe Police: Man steals from 3 cars in apartment complex

The man had illegally entered three separate cars in an apartment complex parking lot, police reported.

By Aimee Plante | April 3, 2016

An Islam Awareness Week poster is pictured on Sunday, April 3, 2016, on the Tempe campus.

Signs promoting Islam Awareness week torn down on Tempe campus

During the Muslim Students Association's Islam Awareness Week, promotional signs were torn down and thrown away outside the Memorial Union on Tempe campus.

By Sydney Greene | April 3, 2016

An ASU Pride Week sign hangs on floor 11 of the Taylor Place Residential Community on Sunday, April 3, 2016.

ASU kicks off Pride Week with several events on each campus

Check out all of the options hosted on various campuses throughout the first week of April.

By Aimee Plante | April 3, 2016

Herberger Institute develops new program with hope of improving diversity

Projecting All Voices is a Herberger Institute initiative to increase diversity in arts education.

By Joy Ivy | March 31, 2016

Tempe Police: Woman stores meth and unidentified pills in her underwear

The woman told police that she had a baggie with meth and “three blue pills in her panties,” police said.

By Aimee Plante | March 31, 2016

An emergency button for fire, police and EMS is pictured on the Tempe campus on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

USG Safety Escort poses problems for students in need of safe transportation

A USG Senator has introduced a plan for a new uber-like app for Safety Escort in attempt to fix student concerns about the service.

By Sydney Greene | March 31, 2016

From 'broken' elections to no-hitters, here are the week's top stories

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By Andrew Nicla | March 31, 2016

Undergraduate Student Government candidates and ASU students wait to hear election results on March 31 in front of the Old Main on Tempe campus.

The results are in: A runoff for Tempe USG election and victories on other campuses

An 8.4 percent difference has led to a runoff between two Tempe tickets.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | March 31, 2016

Cartoon illustration done on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

'Broken' Tempe USG election system strikes controversy among candidates

Frustrations surrounding USG elections caused students to lose interest in their student government.

By Joshua Bowling | March 30, 2016

Tempe Police: Man blocks light rail tracks, flips off conductor

After the light rail conductor honked the train’s horn to get the pair’s attention, the man turned and held up his middle finger, police reported.

By Aimee Plante | March 30, 2016

'All Dogs Go to Research': Research lab studies canine relationships with humans

Clive Wynne examines the relationships between dogs and humans, and other aspects of canine life in his research.

By Angelica Cabral | March 30, 2016

J. Russell Nelson speaks at a graduation ceremony.

Former ASU President J.Russell Nelson dies at 86

The 14th President of ASU died at his home in Tempe on Wednesday. He was 86.

By Sydney Greene | March 30, 2016

Tempe Police: Man with cocaine on his face says he doesn’t know where cocaine went

He denied swallowing the cocaine, and could not explain where the cocaine went or what he swallowed when the officer contacted him, police reported.

By Aimee Plante | March 29, 2016

Arizona Board of Regents hold public hearing for proposed 2016-17 tuition increases

Student and administrative leaders across ASU’s four campuses discussed potential tuition increases for the 2016-17 school year.

By Aimee Plante | March 29, 2016

The Eldridge, McCawley, Deitz ticket drops out of the 2016 Undergraduate Student Government Tempe election, and endorsed the DeGravina campaign on Tuesday, March 29, 2016.

'The Human Campaign' drops out of USG elections, endorses DeGravina ticket

The Human Campaign has withdrawn its ticket from the Tempe USG presidential election.

By Megan Janetsky | March 29, 2016

Photo illustration done Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016.

Hoverboards lose momentum after University bans them across campuses

ASU has banned hoverboards on University property effective March 23.

By David Caltabiano | March 29, 2016

Screenshot of My ASU page taken on Tuesday, March 29, 2016.

Exploratory majors becoming less popular for freshman, more for off-track students

Some students struggling in their major are using exploratory as a way to find other similar programs that would allow them to graduate on time.

By BrieAnna Frank | March 29, 2016

Sparky and the ASU Cheer Squad host pregame activities before a game against Texas A&M at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz., on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. The Sun Devils took down the Texas A&M Aggies 67-54.

Take our latest news quiz to see how well you've been following ASU news

Test your news knowledge in this week's State Press News Quiz.

By Andrew Nicla | March 29, 2016

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