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Why the Tempe Undergraduate Student Government won't recognize Armenian Genocide

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government indefinitely tabled S.B. 80, a bill allowing the University to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide. 

By Jessica Suerth | April 23, 2015

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ASU online program will offer discounted program for freshman

The program, called Global Freshman Academy, lets students take online classes and pay only after deciding to take it for credit.

By Shelby Slade | April 23, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man passes out in McDonald's parking lot

A Tempe man was found passed out with drugs in his hand in a local McDonald's parking lot.

By Sydney Greene | April 23, 2015

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Sigma Phi Epsilon pledges to Man Up in fight against sexual assault

The fraternity hopes to create a culture of respect toward women and help fight against sexual assault following recent Greek Life scandals.

By Aimee Plante | April 22, 2015

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Asbestos found in ASU building

Tower Center A, among dozens of other ASU facilities, contain asbestos, a know carcinogen.

By Isabella Castillo | April 22, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man accidentally stabs friend at local bar

A Mesa man accidentally stabbed his friend in a bar.

By Sydney Greene | April 22, 2015

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Shipping containers to be turned into apartments

Shipping container apartments to be built off of Grand Ave. and 12th St. and Portland St. and 2nd St.

By Megan Janetsky | April 22, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man threatens to kill another man with candlestick

A 29-year-old Tempe man threatened to kill another man with a candlestick.

By Sydney Greene | April 21, 2015

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Project Humanities hosts Free Hug Day to promote happiness

Volunteers from Project Humanities stood outside the Memorial Union to offer free hugs.

By Aimee Plante | April 21, 2015

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ASU's I Am That Girl organization tackles negative female stereotypes

ASU students are seeking to remind Sun Devil women of their value and self worth through the new organization I Am That Girl. 

By Brandon Chiz | April 21, 2015

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New dates have been set for Davon Durant's case

A petition to withdraw was denied.

By Logan Newman | April 21, 2015

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Students raise concerns about 2015-16 tuition proposal

ABOR hosted an interactive hearing to students at all three state universities, giving them the chance to comment on the tuition hikes on Monday. 

By Megan Janetsky | April 20, 2015

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ASU Army ROTC members run in heels to support sexual assault awareness month

Men and women of ASU Army ROTC came together on Monday afternoon to run in heels in honor of sexual assault awareness month.

By Sydney Greene | April 20, 2015

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Arizona Board of Regents proposes slightly lower tuition for DREAMers

The Arizona Board of Regents has proposed lowering tuition rates for undocumented students. 

By Kelcie Grega | April 20, 2015

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State Press earns five SPJ awards, moves on to national competition

The Society of Professional Journalists named The State Press the best digital-only student publication in the West.

By Julia Shumway | April 20, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man with meth pulls fire alarm while wearing only underwear

A Mesa man attempted to shower in the pool of a hotel after pulling a fire alarm.

By Sydney Greene | April 20, 2015

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ASU President Michael Crow takes stance on controversy surrounding “Problem of Whiteness” course

ASU President Michael Crow spoke out about the controversy surrounding "The Problem of Whiteness" course during a meeting with The State Press editorial board.

By Jessica Suerth | April 19, 2015

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Tempe Police: Woman causes 3-car pileup, appears to be intoxicated with child in car

A 31-year-old Mesa woman was arrested after she appeared to cause an accident involving three vehicles.

By Jessica Suerth | April 19, 2015

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ASU South Sudan fellowship program incubates methods to enhance international education

A gleaming new thread is being woven into the fabric of international education with the help of the ASU's Center for Advanced Studies in Global Education. 

By Celina Jimenez | April 19, 2015

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ASU students visit Capitol Hill to lobby contraceptives

About 40 ASU representatives lobbied with 200 national students to lobby for birth control and family planning services.

By Aimee Plante | April 16, 2015

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