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Obama addresses middle class in 2015 State of the Union

President Barack Obama's sixth State of the Union address focused on America’s middle class.

By Aimee Plante | January 20, 2015

Veronica Aguilar adresses the Undergraduate Student Government on Jan. 13 in Tempe. Aguilar discussed federal employment prospects for alumni of the program during the first USG meeting of the spring semester. (Jonathan Galan/The State Press)

ASU student governments look ahead to spring 2015 semester

In order to benefit students on all four ASU campuses, student government organizations established new events, activities and programs for the semester.

By Jessica Suerth | January 20, 2015

Tempe Police: Man takes $23 in change from vending machine

An Apache Junction man broke into a vending machine and ran away with $23.45 in quarters, dimes and nickels.

By Shelby Slade | January 20, 2015

“Print Anywhere” signs are displayed at the Hayden Library in Tempe. Students are now allowed to print before putting money on their student accounts. (Kat Simonovic/The State Press)

Printing on ASU's campuses becomes more convenient

A new upgrade to Print Anywhere was put into effect at the start of the semester, making printing easier for all ASU students and faculty.

By Brittany Hughes | January 20, 2015

Well-wishers leave their condolences at a pop-up memorial during a candlelight vigil for Katelyn Conrad, Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 on "A" Mountain in Tempe. Conrad, a member of ASU's Outdoors Club, died Saturday in a rappelling accident in Tonto National Forest. (Ben Moffat/The State Press)

Hundreds mourn loss of ASU student

Katelyn Conrad died Saturday in a rappelling accident in the Tonto National Forest.

By Corina Vanek | January 19, 2015

ASU officer in arrest video to be fired Wednesday

Officer Stewart Ferrin, the officer seen arresting assistant professor Ersula Ore, was notified his employment will end Jan. 21.

By Corina Vanek | January 19, 2015

Undergraduate Student Government campaigns to bring Jimmy Fallon to ASU

Undergraduate Student Government is asking students to tweet at and Facebook Jimmy Fallon to try to convince him to come to ASU.

By Shelby Slade | January 19, 2015

Tempe Police: Man takes, pawns four computers from local school

A Tempe man stole four Apple computers from a local elementary school, but police officers only find two of the computers.

By Shelby Slade | January 19, 2015

ASU to honor Martin Luther King Jr. through multi-campus events

As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches, ASU prepares to celebrate the social justice leader’s legacy.

By Aimee Plante | January 17, 2015

ASU President Crow: In-state tuition won't increase despite Ducey's proposed university funding cuts

The Arizona Board of Regents said it will require a great deal of creativity and and adaptation to retain the current quality of education in the state, after Gov. Doug Ducey announces a $75 million cut from public university funding.

By Megan Janetsky | January 16, 2015

Tempe Police: Shoplifting man claims 'shady people' put meth in his bag

A 24-year-old Tempe man tried to steal from Wal-Mart while carrying a backpack with meth.

By Shelby Slade | January 15, 2015

Junior film student Trejon Dunkley on Jan. 14, 2015. Dunkley is one of the ASU students involved in the protests of police-related deaths. (Morgan Hipps/The State Press)

Police brutality protests decline, ASU students say issue still important

In light of recent police brutality protests, ASU students share their insight on local involvements.

By Aimee Plante | January 15, 2015

Tempe Police: Man purposely hits head on police car to resist arrest

A 21-year-old man threatens to kill police officer's family after officer is called about a domestic violence dispute.

By Shelby Slade | January 14, 2015

The Pat Tillman Veterans Center, located on the Lower Level of the Memorial Union, provides services to U.S. veterans and their dependents attending ASU. (Jennifer Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

New ASU office helps transition, use veterans in classroom

A new office, created in coordination with the Pat Tillman Veterans Center, is working to help veterans transition into academic life as well as use their experience in the military to teach their classmates.

By Joey Hancock | January 14, 2015

Tempe City Council selects developer to renovate Hayden Flour Mill

No plans for the mill have been finalized yet, but officials hope a facelift will boost a growing downtown area.

By Corina Vanek | January 14, 2015

ASU dean directs W. P. Carey school with female-led administration

Women make up the majority of senior leadership at the W. P. Carey School of Business, which gives students a new perspective on the business world they will enter after graduation.

By Aimee Plante | January 13, 2015