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Fahim Fazli speaks to students at ASU on Feb. 9, 2015. (Andrew Ybanez/The State Press)

Afghan born Hollywood actor goes to war: Story of 'warrior-actor' Fahim Fazli

Fahim Fazli of "American Sniper" and "Argo" is spreading a message of hope and promise to the next generation as he tells his extraordinary story to ASU students in a shot series of lectures.

| February 12, 2015

ASU College Republicans member sends letter to Democratic legislative members

A member of ASU College Republicans sent an unprofessional letter to several Democratic members of the state Legislature, causing an uproar within the community.

By Jessica Suerth | February 11, 2015

A cast of the fossils of "Lucy" are on display in the Anthropology Department offices in the Social Sciences building on the Tempe campus. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

Anthropologist to visit Tempe Center for the Arts to discuss discovery of first human, Lucy

Director of Institute of Human Origins, Donald Johanson will be speaking at the Tempe Center of the Arts on Thursday to talk about the discovery of Lucy, considered the first human ancestor.

By Jenny Ung | February 11, 2015

Tempe works to re-engage community with public art

Cultural planning consultants met with art experts and Tempe community members to discuss bringing art, culture and vibrancy back to Tempe.

By Dylan Foy | February 11, 2015

Tempe Police: Teen injures two friends during hit-and-run

A Phoenix teen drove into a tree and attempted to run from the scene.

By Aimee Plante | February 11, 2015

Melissa Woodward, Tempe USG senator, on Feb. 10, 2015 at the Memorial Union in Tempe. Melissa Woodward presented SB 64 Senate Replacement Provision, which caused heated a debate. (Krista Tillman/ The State Press)

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government to support medical amnesty

At its Tuesday meeting, Tempe USG voted to support a medical amnesty bill that is going through the Arizona Legislature.

By Jessica Suerth | February 10, 2015

Justice studies graduate student and ASU associate professor Robert Poe listens to students at “The Problem with Whiteness 101,” which was a public teach-in at the Memorial Union on Tuesday. Poe addressed a variety of issues with students regarding the controversy around the course. (Daniel Kwon/ The State Press)

ASU associate leads 'Problem of Whiteness 101' teach-in on Tempe campus

Doctoral student and faculty associate Robert Poe said he wants to have a conversation about the meaning behind the “problem of whiteness.”

By Aimee Plante | February 10, 2015

Tempe Police: Man hit in the face with rock after original target ducks

A man was rushed to the hospital with facial fractures and lacerations after a Tempe man threw a rock in his direction.

By Aimee Plante | February 10, 2015

ASU professor, Science Cheerleaders break stereotypes one cheer at a time

When you first think of the word "cheerleader," the stereotype of girls jumping around in short skirts and chanting simple cheers may come to mind. But the Science Cheerleaders are changing the world of cheerleading one science lesson at a time.

By Sydney Greene | February 10, 2015

ASU students made signs to show sympathy for victims of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. The vigil was organized by student organizations to protest the actions of ISIS. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

Interfaith vigil offers support, prayers for victims of ISIS

An interfaith vigil was held on Hayden Lawn on Monday night to show support and offer prayers for those who have lost their lives to ISIS militants.

By Joey Hancock | February 9, 2015

Tempe police: Man accidentally shoots neighbor’s pillow

A man accidentally shot into his neighbor's room while cleaning his gun.

By Aimee Plante | February 9, 2015

"Tragedy to Opportunity" lecture at Gammage discusses possibility of extinction

Experts discuss the possibility of human extinction at ASU Gammage.

By Rachel Andrews | February 9, 2015

ASU Internet outage worries some about information security

A short ASU network outage on Thursday and internet problems have been caused by a distributed denial of service malware.

By Corina Vanek | February 9, 2015

Students, LGBT activists march for deceased transgender teen

ASU students and LGBT activists marched on Mill Ave. Saturday to honor Leelah Alcorn, a transgender female who took her own life in December. The group held a vigil for Alcorn and protested the neglect of transgender issues.

By Devin Conley | February 8, 2015

Tempe police: Sex offender watches woman sleep

An unregistered sex offender in a blue coat watched a woman sleep in her apartment.

By Kelcie Grega | February 8, 2015

Group that posted anti-immigrant, anti-Islamic posters on ASU's Tempe campus speaks out

Angelo John Gage, the chairman for the National Youth Front, has come out and explained the organization's mission.

By Jessica Suerth | February 8, 2015

ASU alumna Christina Tetreault works as a reporter for Arizona Foothills magazine. Tetreault is the newly crowned Miss Maricopa County 2015. (Jonathan Galan/ The State Press)

Sun Devils in tiaras compete for Miss Arizona title

Three women from ASU will be competing in the upcoming Miss Arizona pageant and all agree the experience as local titleholders is the true reward behind the crown.

By Joey Hancock | February 8, 2015

Activists march on Mill Avenue to honor Leelah Alcorn

Nearly 20 allies marched on Mill Avenue Saturday evening, six weeks after Leelah Alcorn committed suicide.

By Aimee Plante | February 7, 2015

Journalism sophomore Hattie Hayes poses for a picture on Feb. 5, 2015 in Phoenix. Hayes studies journalism and film at ASU and is one of the performers for the Vagina Monologues 2015 premiering Feb. 14, 2015 at “The Pressroom” in Phoenix. (Jonathan Galan/ The State Press)

Phoenix to host Vagina Monologues on Valentine's Day

The Pressroom will host Phoenix’s 2015 Vagina Monologues on Feb. 14 to raise awareness for violence against women.

By Aimee Plante | February 5, 2015

Tempe Police: Man tries hiding cocaine from officers

Man sits on park bench and tries to hide his cocaine.

By Kelcie Grega | February 5, 2015

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