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USG Sen. Daniel Martin (left, gesturing) speaks during a floor debate on the impeachment of Sen. Isabelle Murray, Tuesday, Oct. 21. Sen. Murray was impeached for breaking guidelines on speaking to media and for communication issues. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

ASU Senator impeached for violating Tempe USG guidelines

Former Senator Isabelle Murray was impeached for violations to Tempe Undergraduate Student Government guidelines for speaking with the media and disclosing sensitive information.

| October 21, 2014

Students, experts debate marijuana legalization at ASU West campus

ASU's West campus was home to a public debate on the benefits and issues of marijuana legalization.

By William Parker | October 21, 2014

Bunnygraph Entertainment CEO John D. Heinsen shows the similarities between Hollywood movie posters during his presentation on transmedia at the Durham Language and Literature building on Tuesday, Oct. 21st. (Photo by Daniel Kwon)

Bunnygraph CEO John Heisen speaks on changing digital ecosystem

John Heinsen used his love and passion to inform ASU students about the changing digital ecosystem.

By Elissa Harrison | October 21, 2014

Tempe Police: Man smokes marijuana in car at local park

Smoke and the smell of marijuana poured out of a car parked at local park after officers attempted to talk to the people inside.

By Ryan Davis | October 21, 2014

The Mary Lou Fulton Teacher's College, located on Tempe's campus, offers a full range of classes for those who seek to become educators in both secondary and elementary schools. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

ASU Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College receives $17 million to increase higher education access

The ASU teachers college received significant education grants to further research and support education.

By Ryan Davis | October 21, 2014

More students in debt than ever before, study shows

A new study shows more students are borrowing money and in greater amounts than in previous years.

By Corina Vanek | October 21, 2014

Marlene Tromp, Dean of Arizona State University’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, speaks to supporters during an anti-sexual assault event at ASU West. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Take Back the Night kicks off Consent Week at ASU West

Take Back the Night marked the beginning of Consent Week at ASU West with an open mic night, march and keynote address by ASU's New College Dean Marlene Tromp.

By Rachael Tashbook | October 20, 2014

Sparking Democracy event to feature Ducey, DuVal at ASU Tempe campus

Candidates for state office will be attending Sparking Democracy to allow students to hear directly from them on issues that affect students and the University.

By Joey Hancock | October 20, 2014

Tempe Police: Man shoplifts alcohol at local Safeway

A Surprise man took a bottle of brandy from a local grocery store and fled on foot.

By Ryan Davis | October 20, 2014

ASU researchers: Moon had volcano activity as recent as 50 million years ago

A group of researchers at ASU have determined that the moon was volcanically active as recently as 50 million years ago. Previous estimates put the death of lunar volcanic activity at more than 1 billion years ago.

By Megann Phillips | October 20, 2014

Senator John Oyas uses his clicker to vote for a bill at a USG meeting on Oct. 7, 2014. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

November student government meeting to discuss ASU-wide issues

A University-wide Undergraduate Student Government meeting will be held in a joint session with all campus senators in November to discuss issues involving entire University.

By Joey Hancock | October 20, 2014

We the Police: The relationship between Tempe and its protectors

Despite an increase in programs designed to connect the police to the public, community members remain wary of the police presence, like an elaborate game of “telephone.”

By Emily Mahoney | October 20, 2014

Cottages of Tempe aim to bring neighborhood feel to ASU community

A new housing complex that features a shuttle service to transport students to and from campus is opening near the Tempe campus.

By Jacqueline Soto | October 19, 2014

ASU graduate student Jillian Turanovic sits in her office at the University Center in Downtown on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014 in Phoenix, Ariz. Turanovic spends much of her time working on her research in her office. (Photo by Jonathan Williams)

ASU student researches victimization, ways to help

An ASU graduate student is paving the way for victimization research and intends to develop new programs for victims.

By Jonathan Williams | October 19, 2014

Supply chain management alumnus Peter Georgiou (left) on a conventional wheel chair and Bio-medical engineering graduate student Chris Miranda on the elevated wheel chair illustrate the difference in heights that can be achieved through this innovation. This chair allows the user to increase the elevation by ten inches. (Photo by

ASU entrepreneurs create elevating wheelchair

ASU alumni and a graduate student entered the Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative for the second time to perfect an elevating wheelchair they've created.

By Ksenia Maryasova | October 19, 2014

Tempe Police: Man takes MP3 player from sleeping woman

A Tempe man took an MP3 player from his neighbor's apartment while she was asleep.

By Andrew Nicla | October 19, 2014

An iVFT to Teotihuacan, Mexico, teaches users about early civilizations. (Photo courtesy of Steven Semken)

Virtual field trips provide ASU students with immersive online learning environment

Immersive virtual field trips, also known as iVFTs, allow ASU students and others to visit scientifically important locations around the world without leaving their desk.

By Megann Phillips | October 19, 2014

ASU Black African Coalition supports University stance against face paint at football games

The Black African Coalition supports the University's move to not allow face paint of any color at football games, according to a statement released Friday.

By Joey Hancock | October 18, 2014

Man stabbed at Vista del Sol apartment complex in Tempe

A Vista del Sol maintenance worker allegedly stabbed his coworker with a kitchen knife, according to police officials.

By Megann Phillips | October 17, 2014

Republican candidate Michele Reagan and Democratic candidate Terry Goddard debate in A.E. England on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2014. The debate was part of Civic Action Night at the Downtown Campus. (Photo by Jonathan Williams)

Arizona Secretary of State candidates Goddard, Reagan debate at ASU

Democrat Terry Goddard and Republican Michele Reagan, both candidates for Arizona's Secretary of State, debated and answered student questions at the Downtown campus Thursday.

By Jonathan Williams | October 16, 2014

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