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A pedestrian walks past a display of t-shirts put up by the Clothesline Project on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, on Hayden Lawn in Tempe. The project sought to bring awareness to and end the stigma surrounding gender-based violence.

Things to know about Domestic Violence Awareness Month

This month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Here are a few things you should know about it before it ends.

By Andrew Nicla | October 27, 2015

Retired Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O’Connor speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Arizona Center for Law and Society, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014 in Phoenix. The facility, scheduled to be completed and opened by fall 2016, will host several law-related institutions, including ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.

ASU law grads claim top rank of bar passage and highest scores

Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law graduates received high ranks on the July 2015 bar exam.

By Isabella Castillo | October 27, 2015

Tempe Police: Marijuana pipe found in man's boots

Police were on a routine patrol along Tempe Town Lake when an officer smelled burnt marijuana in the vicinity, the report read.

By Jessica Suerth | October 27, 2015

The Arizona State Chess Society begins to gain traction as they meet outside of the Memorial Union on the Tempe campus.

ASU students give chess the attention it deserves

Positioned strategically outside the Memorial Union (MU), linguistics junior Max Fechtmeyer and business management junior Ben Jones challenge passing students to a quick round of an ancient game.

By Natalie Orr | October 26, 2015

ASU clubs prepare for the inevitable: 2016 elections

Three political organizations, with something for everyone: Republican, Democrat or neither.

By Olivia Turner-Tolley | October 26, 2015

Ruben Gallego celebrates his win in the Democratic primary in the 7th Congressional District.

Ruben Gallego: There is more compromise in congress than normally perceived

Journalism student Vanessa Herb said Gallego has to vote “the other way” at times due to Arizona’s status as a red state.

By Tristan Ettleman | October 26, 2015

Tempe Police: Man tries to buy Starbucks with stolen credit cards

A man tried to use a stolen credit card and Starbucks card to make purchases before lying about his identity.

By Jessica Suerth | October 26, 2015

ASU Formula SAE Team gears up for automotive competition

ASU's Formula Society of Automotive Engineers are preparing for an annual Formula-style race car competition, designing and constructing a vehicle from scratch.

By Allie Bice | October 26, 2015

Barrett students, BLAST write letters to cancer patients

Women who have breast cancer may receive lots of medical bills in the mail, but thanks to ASU students, they’re also receiving encouraging letters.

By Angelica Cabral | October 26, 2015

Hundreds gather to honor victims of Tempe Town Lake drowning in candlelight vigil

Community members, friends and family gathered to remember the four people who were killed in an intentional drowning on Oct. 18

By Jessica Suerth | October 25, 2015

Larry Penley brings educational and managerial background to Board of Regents

Larry Penley was recently appointed to the Arizona Board of Regents. He was formerly the dean of the W.P Carey School of Business at ASU, and held administrative and teaching positions at a variety of other institutions.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | October 25, 2015

Tempe Police: Man spits on police officer after waking up in police car

When officers tried to wake him, the man sat up, yelled obscenities at one of the officers, and spit on one of the officers, according to the report.

By Sydney Greene | October 25, 2015

ASU alumni Heather Hague (left) and Tyler Anderson walk down the aisle after their marriage ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at the Secret Garden on the Tempe campus.

ASU Greek life alumni hold wedding in Secret Garden

ASU Alpha Phi sorority sister and Sigma Chi fraternity brother tie-the-knot nine years later.

By Ryan Santistevan | October 25, 2015

Forensic artist Stephen Missal draws sketches of missing persons to help the public visualize who they might be looking for at the inaugural Missing in Arizona day at ASU West campus on Oct. 24, 2015.

Inaugural Missing in Arizona Day held at ASU West

Missing in Arizona Day was a collaborative effort between law enforcement and the ASU School of Criminology.

By Chloe Nordquist | October 24, 2015

Utah freshman wide receiver Britain Covey (18) drops a pass against ASU on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah.

From Uber to Quidditch, here are the week's top stories

By Andrew Nicla | October 24, 2015

Senior Bhumika Devnani sits outside the Memorial Union Starbucks on Oct. 2, 2015.

ASU, international students work together to build 'global experience'

ASU is currently an academic home to over 10,000 international students from over 120 countries around the world.

By Celina Jimenez | October 23, 2015

Tempe Police: Man tells people at party he 'knows where they live'

A man peeked into a party before telling the people there he knew where they lived.

By Sydney Greene | October 22, 2015

Dairdevils attempt to make skydiving viable for students

Due to its high cost and complexity, going skydiving is difficult for many students. The ASU Dairdevils skydiving club helps students with starting skydiving and getting licensed. The club has existed since 2011 and aims to represent ASU in the Skydiving world as well as help students get involved. The club is holding elections this semester for leadership roles.

By Garrison Murphy | October 22, 2015

Louis and Jennifer Velasco pose for a portrait on Thursday Oct. 15, 2015, inside the Main Chapel at the Newman Center in Tempe. The Velascos were married in the Old Chapel of the Newman Center and celebrate their 21st anniversary in November.

ASU couple's old school tactics spark to new love in '94

ASU alumni, Jennifer and Louis Velasco kept things interesting by writing love notes and even designing scavenger hunts for each other using the personal ads in the State Press.

By Preston Scott-Hall | October 22, 2015

Tempe Police: Man throws sock in Best Buy trashcan, later found with meth

The man was seen removing a sock from his pocket and discarding it in the trash, according to the report.

By Sydney Greene | October 21, 2015

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