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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

ASU students Paint for Peace, aim to shatter stigma around AIDS

Students and passers-by stopped on Hayden Lawn Wednesday to paint, learn more about AIDS and get tested.

By Ksenia Maryasova | December 3, 2014

Dr. Carol Johnston (left) and Dr. Karen Sweazea pose for a portrait in the Arizona Biomedical Collaborative Building, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 in downtown Phoenix. Dr. Johnston and Dr. Sweazea work in a lab to produce testing materials for their research on type 2 diabetes. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

ASU researchers: almonds, vinegar benefit diabetic health

ASU scientists have found that consuming vinegar and almonds can help reduce blood sugar and inflammation in diabetics.

By Megann Phillips | December 3, 2014

Tempe Police: Man asks for a fight, gets what he asked for

After an ASU football game, a Phoenix man began screaming obscenities and challenging people to fights at a light rail stop.

By Shelby Slade | December 3, 2014

ASU Wellness health educator Victor Corral speaks during a stress management workshop at Arizona State University on Dec. 3, 2014. The workshop gave tips to students looking to manage their finals week stress.

ASU Graduate Education reminds students to stay mindful during finals

Graduate Education hosted an educational session informing attendees of the importance of managing stress levels.

By Andrea Aceituno | December 3, 2014

Magnetic fields in early solar system might explain rapid planet formation

Working with scientists at MIT, Harvard and Cambridge, ASU astrophysics professor Steven Desch analyzed magnetism present in small space rocks called chondrules.

By Megann Phillips | December 2, 2014

E2 textile project links indigenous cultures, electronic technology

E2 textiles use LED lights to incorporate indigenous patterns into textiles, merging culture and technology.

By Emi Kamezaki | December 2, 2014

Tempe Police: Man dines, dashes, runs out of time to dump his meth

A Phoenix man left the Thirsty Lion Pub and Grill without paying his $41.78 tab.

By Shelby Slade | December 2, 2014

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

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