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From the 'Double Inferno' to 'Vomit Step,' here are the week's top stories

School is finally getting into a routine. Hopefully you like all of your professors and hopefully they haven't given you too much homework yet. Take a break from studying and browse through the week's top stories.

By Andrew Nicla | September 12, 2015

Healing Field Sentinel Bill Marhsall takes watch over Tempe Beach Park Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 in Tempe. Marshall has attended this memorial since it started in 2004.

Exchange Club of Tempe Celebrates its 12th Annual Healing Fields Ceremony

For many this field has been more than an opportunity to commemorate and remember the lives that were lost during the 9/11 attacks.

By Alexis Kramer | September 12, 2015

Tempe Police: Man says he ate a bag of meth while hiding gun

A 36-year-old Phoenix man was arrested August 27 on the 1400 block of North 50th Street on suspicion of two counts of possession of weapon by a prohibited person, marijuana possession or use and possession or use of drug paraphernalia, according to a police report.

By Megan Janetsky | September 11, 2015

Post-9/11, veterans use GI Bill to come to ASU

For those who served after Sept.

By Jenny Ung | September 11, 2015

Panelists discuss female leadership in the Marine Corps

The discussion was moderated by ASU military advocate, Joannaa Sweatt. It focused on leadership qualities female marines have and how they overcome gender bias and other challenges in the military.

By Preston Scott-Hall | September 10, 2015

US Army Sergeant Major Aaron Buelow looks down at the thousands of flags scattered across Tempe Beach Park in Tempe, AZ on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. (Photo by Jonathan Williams)

7 ways to remember 9/11 in the Valley

Healing fields memorial in Tempe http://www.healingfield.org/tempe15/ 9/11 memorial ceremony in Phoenix in City Hall -- Homage Paid to Victims & Rescuers of September 11th . Phoenix employees will honor and remember those lost.

By Andrew Nicla | September 10, 2015

Italian Renaissance meets robots: Three ASU artists revitalize an art form

In June, the three were working on a imperative called The Digital Stone Project which took traditional sculpting techniques and modernized them with a digital edge.

By Megan Janetsky | September 10, 2015

A turquoise bike sits on display in the State Bicycle Co. showroom. The company offers a $100 discount to anyone replacing a stolen bike.

ASUPD, biking community provide options to deter bike theft

Stolen Bike? Here's what you should do to get cycling again.

By Preston Scott-Hall | September 10, 2015

Running from the Devil: former ASU football player's road to redemption

In October 2014 former ASU football player, Trevor Papasodora-Beard, mentally prepared himself to die amidst his struggles with addiction and homelessness after being released from the team in January 2013. Eating only once every three days and sleeping only two to four times a week, Papasodora-Beard was in the middle of a months long addiction to drugs and had found himself homeless with no light at the end of the tunnel until he finally hit his lowest point and swallowing his pride decided to reach out to his family for help. “I was just really ready to die,” Papasodora-Beard said.

By Joey Hancock | September 10, 2015

'Race, Economics and the American Dream' promotes healing solutions to racism

More than 140 people, gathered at Paradise Valley Community College on Wednesday for a presentation to discuss healing solutions to racism in a presentation called Race, Economics and the American Dream.

By Garrison Murphy | September 9, 2015

ASU first to receive 'Most Innovative School' award

ASU receives inaugural "Most Innovative School" award.

By Natalie Orr | September 9, 2015

DREAMers attend first school year paying in-state tuition, struggle with lack of financial aid

Although the Arizona Board of Regents ruled to allow Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients to pay in-state tuition, DREAMers continue to struggle financially.

By Jessica Suerth | September 9, 2015

Tempe Police: Man's girlfriend worth stealing car for

A 22-year-old Tempe man was arrested August 26 on the 400 block of Easy Dunbar Dr on suspicion of unlawful means of transportation, according to a police report.

By Megan Janetsky | September 9, 2015

Rosie Magana stands in the entrance of her new Palabras bookstore in downtown Phoenix on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015.

Spanish-language bookstore to incorporate Hispanic community in downtown arts scene

Palabras bookstore and event space will be hosting events to incorporate the Hispanic community into the Grand Avenue arts district.

By Isabella Castillo | September 9, 2015

Pooches and politics present at Tempe Undergraduate Student Government Senate meeting

Members of Tempe Undergraduate Student Government voted to create a mission statement at their meeting Tuesday in an effort to create a clear vision for future discussions.

By Jessica Suerth | September 8, 2015

ASU's Project Humanities educates on cultural appropriation

Project Humanities will hold a cultural appropriation symposium to analyze and answer the question: Are we losing our humanity?

By Allie Bice | September 8, 2015

Tempe Police: Drunk Fort Defiance woman slaps police officer so hard he bleeds

A 25-year-old woman was arrested August 29 on suspicion of aggravated assault of a police officer, criminal damage, escaping a second degree felony custody, resisting arrest, driving under the influence, a DUI with a blood alcohol content of .08 or more, an extreme DUI with a BAC of .15-.20, an extreme DUI with a BAC of more than .20 and possession of a open liquor container in car, according to a police report.

By Megan Janetsky | September 8, 2015