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Tempe Police: Man swallows marijuana to keep it from police

A man swallowed marijuana to keep officers from confiscating it and kicked a police officer in the chest with his steal-toed boots, according to a police report.

| November 4, 2015

ASU Police Chief gives details of social media threat at Tempe USG meeting

After an online shooting threat that seemed to target ASU caused a blazing inferno on social media Monday, ASU Chief of Police Michael Thompson stood up in front of Tempe Undergraduate Student Government to explain the event and give advice on what to do in similar situations.

By Jessica Suerth | November 3, 2015

Tempe Police: Man denies having weapon in car, police still find it

The man told officers he smokes weed at least once a day and carries the gun "just because," according to the report.

By Isabella Castillo | November 3, 2015

ASU celebrates Native American Heritage Month

November at ASU will be host to more than 30 events to celebrate the traditions, cultures and peoples during Native American Heritage Month.

By Sydney Maki | November 3, 2015

A helicopter circles above the Tempe campus on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015. ASU Police are investigating a shooting threat made against the University last night on the anonymous internet message board 4chan.

ASU Police: ASU social media threat traced to Canadian juvenile

ASU police along with other authorities have traced Monday's social media threat to a 12-year-old Canadian.

By Kelcie Grega | November 3, 2015

ASU announces plans to renovate Hayden Library after 49 years

Built in 1966, Hayden Library serves over 10,000 students each day as they pursue academic studies.

By Natalie Orr | November 2, 2015

Tempe Police: Man caught crossing light rail tracks, hides meth in his shoe

A man was transported to Tempe City Jail before officers found meth in his shoe.

By Jessica Suerth | November 2, 2015

ASU campaigns to get Walter Cronkite's face on a postage stamp

ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication is campaigning to bring Walter Cronkite’s face to a postage stamp to commemorate his 100th birthday.

By Jenny Ung | November 2, 2015

ASU Police investigating social media threat

ASU Police are investigating an online threat posted on 4chan Sunday.

By Kelcie Grega | November 2, 2015

SIPX digital course solution opens door for easier document-based learning

The ProQuest owned SIPX digital course solutions provider will bring easier use and management of documents, texts and copyrights to ASU students and faculty.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | November 1, 2015

Tempe City Council to revisit medical marijuana dispensary regulations

The Tempe City Council will be reviewing the city’s policies on medical marijuana dispensaries this November.

By Joshua Bowling | November 1, 2015

Tempe Police: Man tries to steal bike from Wal-Mart through side exit

The man also tried to remove $168 worth of items from the store.

By Jessica Suerth | November 1, 2015

Football Oregon Vernon Adams touchdown reaction

From weddings to race cars, here are the week's top stories

We hope you're taking a break and enjoying Halloweekend. Here the week's top stories.

By Andrew Nicla | October 31, 2015

Sangram Redkar works in lab at the Polytechnic Campus.

ASU's Iron Man-esque lab creates real change

Students and staff are looking to make life easier through robotics.

By Megan Janetsky | October 29, 2015

Tempe Police: Man steals purse, lays in dirt to avoid police

A Phoenix man was arrested on Oct. 19 after employees at a Tempe boutique accused him of stealing their purses, according to a recent police report.

By Jessica Suerth | October 29, 2015

Halloween decorations fill the room during the Zombie Ball event at Club Palazzo in Phoenix, Arizona on October 16, 2015.

Spooky things to do this Halloweekend in Phoenix, Tempe

Halloweekend is coming up! Here are just a few things you can do to get your spook on without spending too much money.

By Andrew Nicla | October 29, 2015

Cortez Coffee Company makes a unique debut to Tempe's coffee shop scene

Longtime roaster Cortez Coffee Company hits the coffee shop scene with its innovative caffeine creations and live music.

By Isabella Castillo | October 29, 2015

Ariel Lebarron (left), Anna-Marie Campbell and Marcela Francisca pose for a photo in Amsterdam in 2014.

ASU sustainability students host first ever student-run conference

Sustainability students have traveled all over the world in the past few years to countries like Spain, Morocco and Germany for study abroad trp.

By Bridget Dowd | October 28, 2015

Tempe Police: Men found smoking meth in local motel parking lot

People said they saw the men smoking illegal drugs in the car in a Motel 6 parking lot and called police, according to a police report.

By Jessica Suerth | October 28, 2015

ASU HEAL leadership poses for a photo on the doorstep of the HEAL Tanzania Headquarters.

Student organization evolves into non-profit serving the people of Tanzania

HEAL International, a student non-profit organization, provides sex education and health services to both ASU students and impoverished people of Tanzania.

By Isabella Castillo | October 28, 2015

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