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Tempe Police: Man steals from construction site, gets nailed for burglary

A 37-year-old man broke into a construction site to steal a box of nails.

By Shelby Slade | January 12, 2015

ASU researcher dies in plane crash in California

ASU mourns the death of professor Alberto Behar, who died in a plane crash over winter break.

By Corina Vanek | January 12, 2015

Hooked: Tracking Heroin's Hold in Arizona

Arizona television stations to broadcast Cronkite documentary investigating heroin use

All Arizona news stations will be broadcasting a 30-minute, Cronkite-produced documentary about heroin's hold on the state at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

By Megan Janetsky | January 12, 2015

The main entrance at the Thunderbird School of Global Management on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. ASU recently announced plans to merge with the Thunderbird School of Global Management. (Daniel Kwon/The State Press)

ASU finalizes merge with Thunderbird School of Global Management

The institutions hope students can take advantage of the integrated programs during the fall 2015 semester.

By Corina Vanek | January 12, 2015

Ducey doesn't follow 'Arizona Roadmap' during inaugural address

During his first speech as governor, Doug Ducey failed to expand on promises he made throughout his campaign.

By Jessica Suerth | January 11, 2015

GPSA President German Cadenas poses at the Graduate Student Center, which also houses GPSA, on the Tempe campus on Monday, Sept. 22, 2014. (Shiva Balasubramanian/The State Press)

Cost of tuition still an issue for ASU DREAMers

DREAMers recently were able to apply for driver's licenses, allowing them to attend school or go to work more easily, but the rising cost of tuition is still a problem many DREAMers are trying to fix.

By Joey Hancock | January 11, 2015

Tempe Police: Bush fails to hide man avoiding police

A Tempe man attempted to hide from officers aiming to talk to him about his outstanding warrants.

By Shelby Slade | January 11, 2015

ASU officer who arrested English professor receives termination notice

ASU police officer Stewart Ferrin, who was accused of using excessive force in the arrest of a jaywalking ASU English professor, has received notice his employment is being terminated.

By Shelby Slade | January 9, 2015

Doug Ducey taking his oath to office as Arizona's governor with his family beside him. The inauguration took place at the State Capitol courtyard on January 5, 2015. (Photo by Emily Johnson)

Doug Ducey sworn in as Arizona's 23rd governor

Former Arizona treasurer Doug Ducey was sworn in as Arizona's newest governor Monday afternoon.

By Jessica Suerth | January 5, 2015

Highlight: Marquette's Jujaun Johnson picks Tra Holder's pocket, finishes with dunk

WATCH: Watch Tra Holder’s errant pass turn into a Jujuan Johnson highlight reel dunk during ASU's 78-71 loss to Marquette.

By Sports Multimedia | December 16, 2014

History junior Jared Pitts exhales vapor from his electronic cigarette, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014 at CityScape in downtown Phoenix. Proponents of e-cigarettes say they are a healthier alternative to conventional tobacco products, but critics warn that they may have dangerous side effects. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

Safety of vaping under debate

Following Tempe City Council restrictions on the use of e-cigarettes in public, the safety of vaping is still under debate.

By Kelcie Grega | December 4, 2014

ASU partners with Nigerian leaders to transform trash into sustainable resources

The partnership with ASU and the city of Phoenix has led to the successful establishment of a sustainability program which has been used as an advisory in Lagos, Nigeria.

By Jessica Suerth | December 4, 2014

Philosophy sophomore and Devils in the Bedroom member Cody Curran helped educate students about sexual health and violence during national AIDS week on Hayden Lawn on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014. This is Cody’s third semester as an active member of the organization. (Photo by Carly Traxler)

ASU President Michael Crow approves sexual violence task force recommendations

Crow approved the first set of recommendations set forth by a task force designed to combat sexual violence on campus in the wake of a federal investigation into ASU.

By Corina Vanek | December 4, 2014

(Photo Courtesy of Art of Living at ASU)

Art of Living at ASU promotes happiness for students

An international organization has stumbled its way to ASU and made a positive impact on students lives.

By Jonathan Williams | December 4, 2014

Tempe Police: Man bites EMT at hospital

A Phoenix man bit the EMT aiding him.

By Shelby Slade | December 4, 2014

Legal experts defend impeached ASU student government senator Isabelle Murray's point of view

News organizations from all over the state and country picked up Murray's case as a possible violation of the First Amendment. Meanwhile, Tempe Undergraduate Student Government leaders said Murray broke federal law when she shared private information about a student’s open disciplinary case.

By Emily Mahoney | December 4, 2014