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ASU student combines wearable technology, video games to fight childhood obesity

Working with members of staff at ASU and mentors from the medical world has helped legitimize FitStart Kids as a real way for children to lose weight while offering a new way of incentivizing to get the children motivated in the first place.

By Joey Hancock | August 19, 2015

Tempe Police: Man says he's transient, dumps his meth on ground

A Phoenix man was arrested after allegedly trying to hide drugs and disturbing residents at a Tempe townhouse complex.

By Kelcie Grega | August 19, 2015

ASU fraternity brothers bike cross country for people with special needs

Journey of Hope is a two-month long trek across the country, aiming to raise awareness for people with disabilities.

By Allie Bice | August 19, 2015

Ben Carson emphasizes importance of voting during Phoenix rally

Carson spoke about the importance of fiscal responsibility, honing in on illegal immigration and eliminating big government during his speech at a convention center in downtown Phoenix.

By Allie Bice | August 18, 2015

ASU football defensive lineman George Lea suspended for 2015 season

Lea had been suspended indefinitely following arrest for use of airsoft gun.

By Fabian Ardaya | August 5, 2015

Tempe Police: Man Punches hole in wall claiming he is "Muhammed Ali"

The man forced his way passed two victims with whom he was familiar into an apartment where he was trying to find money to buy himself beer and cigarettes, police said.

By Isabella Castillo | August 2, 2015

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter visits Tempe

Line winding along the side of Tempe’s Changing Hands bookstore and around the corner, hundreds gathered on July 31 to get a glimpse of the 39th President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Jimmy Carter.

By Megan Janetsky | July 31, 2015

Tempe Police: Man possessing drugs tells law enforcement he intended to use them all

Police approached the man as he was riding his bicycle along Mill Avenue, disregarding the signs that prohibited it, police said.

By Isabella Castillo | July 31, 2015

Neal Lester and Yvette Johnson hosted a privilege and bias workshop for the Tempe Police Department, where the group discussed how the perception of any given situation could vary based on one’s own biases. (photo courtesy of Neal Lester)

ASU humanities leader hosts privilege workshop for Tempe Police

The workshop, called “The Perils and Perks of Privilege,” taught how the perception of any given situation could vary based on one’s own biases.

By Aimee Plante | July 30, 2015

The meeting drew a diverse crowd ranging from hardcore Bernie supporters to more neutral citizens simply looking to stay informed.

ASU student hosts gathering to support Bernie Sanders

Political activists and interested citizens gathered in Tempe in one out of over 3,300 meetings nationwide to support presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.

By Isabella Castillo | July 30, 2015

Tempe Police: Man commits armed robbery over PlayStation 4

Tempe police reported the following incidents Wednesday: A 17-year-old Tempe man was arrested July 16 after he was identified as a suspect in an armed robbery, according to a police report. The robbery took place on June 24 in a parking lot on the 3000 block of Mill Avenue in Tempe, police reported. The subjects in the offense had arranged a deal on the app OfferUp in which they planned to buy a PlayStation 4 from the victim in the parking lot, according to the report. Upon meeting, the suspects pointed a pellet style pistol that resembled a real firearm at the victim and demanded the PlayStation 4 and charging cord, police reported. When officers arrived at the scene, they located one of the suspects as he was trying to escape and placed him under arrest, according to the report. The suspect then identified the other two offenders, one of which was the Tempe man, and one was a man who goes by the nickname “Ceno,” according to the report. Police were familiar with Ceno and had a known photograph of him, which the suspect picked out of a lineup of photographs, according to the report. Ceno he was quickly located and placed under arrest, according to the report. Police were advised by the suspects that the PlayStation and get away vehicle, a 2004 Cadillac, were still located in the parking lot, police said. Both suspects admitted to their involvement with the crime, according to the report. A search warrant was issued on the OfferUp app for the Tempe man and he was eventually located and placed under arrest, according to the report. The man was booked into MCDH and held to see a judge, police said. Reports compiled by Isabella Castillo Reach the reporter at icastil3@asu.edu or follow @isabella_m_cast on twitter Like The State Press on Facebook and follow @statepress on Twitter

By Isabella Castillo | July 30, 2015

Tempe Police Headquarters (Photo illustration by Emily Johnson/The State Press)

Tempe Police: Man assaults victims with metal pole for masturbating to his photo

Police responded to a deadly weapon call and located the man standing on the sidewalk waving a five foot metal pipe in the air, police said.

By Isabella Castillo | July 28, 2015

Tempe Police: Exotic dancer resists arrest, grabs officer's groin

A woman was arrested for assaulting police officers, and a man was arrested for hiding marijuana in a thermos.

By Isabella Castillo | July 27, 2015

Tempe Police: Man tries to smoke blunt on 'A' Mountain with girls

The man said he and a group of friends had planned to hike up A Mountain with some girls to smoke the blunt.

By Aimee Plante | July 26, 2015

Social justice advocate and anti-racist writer Tim Wise speaks to at Phoenix College about racial inequality and white privilege on Thursday, July 23, 2015.

Tim Wise talks about an economic system fundamentally rooted in racism

Tim Wise spoke at a lecture sponsored by the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy about racial discrimination in the US.

By Isabella Castillo | July 24, 2015

Tempe Police: Woman and friend caught making a U-turn with ‘baby daddy’s’ drugs

An officer had been traveling northbound on Rural Road when he noticed a white Toyota Cordova make a U-turn where a sign said “no U-turns."

By Aimee Plante | July 23, 2015

Tempe Police: Drunk driver uses twin brother’s name to avoid records check

During a routine records check, officials discovered that the man’s ID had been revoked in Virginia due to a previous DUI charge.

By Aimee Plante | July 23, 2015

ASU offers lab tests in first university partnership with Theranos

ASU has partnered with Theranos Inc., an innovative organization that was involved in passing the Direct Access Law, to offer lab tests at the downtown clinic.

By Isabella Castillo | July 22, 2015

Tempe Police: Man sells marijuana with unverified medical marijuana card

Police contacted the man after a complainant allegedly witnessed the man pass an item back and forth on the corner in what appeared to be a drug deal.

By Aimee Plante | July 21, 2015

Tempe Police: Man calls Goodwill employee fat, flees on bicycle

Goodwill staff contacted police regarding belligerent behavior that included allegations of spitting at an employee.

By Aimee Plante | July 20, 2015

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