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10-foot menorah to be lit for Hanukkah by USG President Isaac Miller

Chabad at ASU, a Jewish group on campus, will be lighting a 10-foot tall menorah to celebrate Hanukkah with USG President Isaac Miller

By Jenny Ung | December 2, 2015

ASU partners with Mayo Clinic to combat Alzheimer’s, other issues facing medical industry

ASU is furthering its partnership with Mayo Clinic to combat Alzheimer's Disease and other important issues facing professionals and patients in the medical industry.

By Joshua Bowling | December 2, 2015

Tempe Police: Man smokes marijuana at School of Rock

The manager of School of Rock contacted offices saying the man needed to be removed because he was smoking marijuana inside the facility, officers reported.

By Kelcie Grega | December 2, 2015

A double-decker shuttle bus is pictured on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, on the Tempe campus. ASU recently announced a partnership with Divine Transportation to provide upgraded intercampus shuttles starting on Jan. 11, 2016.

Double-decker shuttles, upgraded Wi-Fi to launch next semester

PTS is offering double-decker shuttle busses for students starting next year.

By Valerie Moffat and Kelcie Grega | December 1, 2015

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Senator and Government Operations Chair Kanin Pruter gives updates about election code at the Tempe Undergraduate Student Government on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, on the Tempe campus.

Tempe USG amends elections rules during final fall semester meeting

Members of the Tempe Undergraduate Student Government Senate wrapped up the semester with several changes to the 2015-2016 Elections Code during its Tuesday meeting.

By Jessica Suerth | December 1, 2015

Tempe Police: Woman steals almost $500 worth of sunglasses

A San Diego woman stole two pairs of sunglasses despite being able to afford them, according to a police report.

By Kelcie Grega | December 1, 2015

Biomedical sciences student Shihomi Yazzie poses for a photo during an event hosted by HEAL International designed to bring attention to HIV and AIDS.

Students, advocates paint for HIV, AIDS on Hayden Lawn for World AIDS Day

ASU students paint to raise awareness about AIDS on World AIDS Day.

By Sydney Abeyta | December 1, 2015

A team of four ASU students in the Innovation Space program have designed an Elevated Wheelchair that hopes to simplify the lives of people with disabilities.

New club on campus, SAAND, advocates for degenerative disease research and support

SAAND seeks to raise awareness on neurodegenerative diseases and support research toward finding cures.

By Angelica Cabral | November 30, 2015

A few ASU students meditate in the secret garden to relieve themselves of stress. Starting Thursday, Quiet Your Mind and Focus meditation sessions will take place for an hour every week in the Discovery Hall to help students relieve stress in their daily lives. (Photo by Shelby Bernstein)

International student aims to spread peace through meditation

By Allie Bice | November 30, 2015

College tax credits not what they seem, study says

A new study says the American Opportunity Tax Credit is not giving students the financial relief they were promised.

By Joshua Bowling | November 30, 2015

Tempe Police: Nervous man is suspicious with firearm

A 25-year-old convicted felon was arrested for possession of a loaded firearm, dangerous drugs and for delay and obstruct.

By Kelcie Grega | November 30, 2015

The Happiest Camper travels across nation to promote artistic positivity

In July, Charlavail Effron set off on a journey across the country doing meet ups to spread positivity and creativity, as well as selling her art out of her camper.

By Alania Nevarez | November 29, 2015

Gina's Team Christmas hosts a teddy bear picnic that at Mingus Mountain Academy.

ASU interns help combat recidivism with female leadership program in local prisons

Gina’s Team is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching incarcerated women the principles of leadership, while creating a support network both in and outside the prison to help reduce recidivism rates and create better lives.

By Preston Scott-Hall | November 29, 2015

New start-up looks to fill gap in campus safety some students feel exists

Safety on college campuses has become a contested issue, with students, faculty and third parties all throwing their hat in the ring to ensure the safety of those on campus.

By Joshua Bowling | November 29, 2015

Redshirt freshman linebacker Ismael Murphy-Richardson celebrates with the Territorial Cup after defeating UA on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe.

From raves to diamond rings, here are the week's top stories

Before you crack open your book to study, take a minute to read the top stories of the past week.

By Andrew Nicla | November 29, 2015

Social work freshman Luisa Rodriguez looks up to programs like Care 7.

Kristen Scharlau, an asset to the growth of Tempe

Tempe is home to a multitude of residents that focus not only on the success of themselves, but the success and care of the community of Tempe.

By Emily Kingsley | November 24, 2015

Autistics on Campus is a new club that seeks to be a social group for students with Autism spectrum disorder.

Autistics on Campus club offers safe haven for autistic students

ASU's first club centered around the University's autistic student population, Autistics on Campus, acts as a safe-haven for those who fit the spectrum of the genetic disorder.

By Jacqueline Bradford | November 24, 2015

Changing Hands Bookstore changes with times, grows with community

ASU students even use this store to their advantage, buying textbooks and books for their own reading pleasure frequently.

By Emily Kingsley | November 24, 2015

Vice President of Policy candidate Rachael Tashbook (left), presidential candidate Stephanie Bockrath and Vice President of Services candidate Joseph Muzupappa pose for a portrait on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 on the West campus. The three are running together as one executive ticket in this year's USG West election.

USG West appoints new president after resignation

Tashbook was appointed as new president on Nov. 13 after the former elected official, Stephanie Bockrath, resigned.

By Jessica Suerth | November 23, 2015

The entrance to the ASU Counseling Services office is pictured on Nov. 12, 2015.

Despite health insurance confusion, counseling services says cost shouldn't deter students

ASU is now accepting only their contracted insurance, Aetna, for counseling services, but not all students are fans.

By Angelica Cabral | November 23, 2015

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