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ASU professor juggles family, career

ASU education professor Kyle Messner adopted two children from China and raised them on her own.

By Laura Davis | December 1, 2014

Numerous ASU professors are encouraging students to take handwritten notes in lieu of electronic notes. A study showed that students who write notes by hand do better on exams. (Photo illustration by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU professors encourage old-school note taking

Studies show handwriting notes is better for student learning than taking notes with technology.

By Breanna Johnson | December 1, 2014

'A' Mountain vandalism can lead to criminal charges

Two weeks before the Territorial Cup, a vandal painted the 'A' red and blue, a move that prompted the ASU Alumni Association to file a police report.

By Corina Vanek | December 1, 2014

Tempe Police: Woman borrows car from 'criminal' friend to drive 600 miles

A Texas woman was stopped for driving a car that had been reported stolen in Texas.

By Shelby Slade | December 1, 2014

The Tempe Public Library as seen in 2009. (Erik Hilburn/The State Press)

Tempe Public Library hosts writing contest, invites ASU students to participate

The Tempe Public Library and ASU are hosting Tempe's first ever writing competition.

By William Parker | November 30, 2014

Tempe Police: Friend asks man to return iPhone, didn't mention it was stolen

A Glendale man was asked by his friend to return a phone to its owner, but the friend did not tell him the phone had been stolen from a car.

By Shelby Slade | November 30, 2014

Graduate students Tanvi Apte and Siddhanth Paralkar studying near the Memorial Union before class on Nov. 25, 2014. Sites like paymetodoyourhomework.com offer to complete homework and tests for students for a charge. (Photo by Emily Johnson)

ASU students pay company to do their homework

A company based in New York offers students a unique service by charging clients to finish assignments, tests and even entire classes.

By Jessica Suerth | November 30, 2014

Loida Saenz stands in the La Sala Ballroom at ASU West Campus after receiving her certificate of completion for successfully completing intensive English language training at ASU West campus on Nov. 26. The courses Saenz and her classmates took helped them improve their English speaking, writing and listening skills. (Photo by Andrew Nicla)

ASU language immersion program helps Hispanic students learn English

Approximately 375 Mexican students spent four weeks at the West and Tempe campuses to learn English and experience American culture.

By Andrew Nicla | November 30, 2014

Mustache Dache raises funds for men's health, brings community together

Hundreds of people put on mustaches and ran around Kiwanis Park Saturday morning to help draw attention to men's health issues.

| November 29, 2014

Mustache Dache raises funds for men's health, brings community together

Hundreds of people put on mustaches and ran around Kiwanis Park Saturday morning to help draw attention to men's health issues.

By Ksenia Maryasova | November 29, 2014

Tempe Police: Man shot at CVS parking lot on University Drive and Mill Avenue

The Tempe Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at the CVS on Mill Avenue and University Drive Friday.

By Kelcie Grega | November 28, 2014

A photo from a previous Thanksgiving diner provided by Off-Campus Student Services and the Sound Devil Family Association. (Photo Courtesy of
Maureen Duane)

ASU welcomes students to Thanksgiving dinner, creates family-style atmosphere

ASU invites students to have family-style Thanksgiving meals if they find themselves far away from home this Thursday.

By Ksenia Maryasova | November 26, 2014

Black Friday offers discounts for brave souls, different opportunities for students

Students looking to save some cash on high-dollar items can score deals at the store and from home this weekend.

By Corina Vanek | November 25, 2014

Grid Bike Share launches in Phoenix after delays

The launch of the Grid Bike Share in Phoenix brings an exciting new opportunity for transportation growth in the community.

By Jessica Suerth | November 25, 2014

Tempe Police: Woman fights with man, carries meth in purse

A Tempe woman had to give officers her meth pipe and meth after they contacted her regarding a fight with her fiancé.

By Shelby Slade | November 25, 2014

A collection of businesses, city officials and ASU students are working to improve Downtown Phoenix's well-known Warehouse District. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

ASU's involvement in Warehouse District calls for balance between development, preservation

Some Phoenix residents object to the demolition of historic warehouse buildings in the Phoenix Warehouse District.

By Emi Kamezaki | November 25, 2014

Tempe Police: Officers looking for man's shoes find marijuana instead

Officers went looking for a man's shoes before transporting him to Tempe City Jail and stumbled upon a bag of marijuana

By Shelby Slade | November 24, 2014

Rabbi John Linder speaks about the charity and kindness of all religions at the Muslim Student Association's annual Fast-a-Thon on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014. Linder also talked about fasting as a chosen form of repentance for past sins. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

ASU students fast for poverty in annual interfaith charity dinner

Students participated in a Fast-a-Thon to help raise money for poverty.

By Kelcie Grega | November 24, 2014

ASU student volunteers put together a food and clothing drive this week, collecting canned food and warm clothing for needy families in time for Thanksgiving. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Holiday season offers opportunities to brighten someone else's spirit

Students looking to volunteer their time or contribute to charities have a variety of options during the holiday season.

By Corina Vanek | November 24, 2014

Jacob Anderson jokes with some other student EMTs on the SDFC fields during intramural flag football on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. Anderson is a senior and studying psychology. (Photo by Jonathan Williams)

ASU Student Emergency Medical Services brings life to campus events

Student Emergency Medical Services is in its fifth year and continues to help patients on campus.

By Jonathan Williams | November 24, 2014

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