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ASU alumnus could be youngest Tempe Union High School District governing board member to date

If elected this November, ASU alumnus Veekas Shrivastava could be the youngest person to hold a position on the Tempe Union High School District governing board.

By Desiree Pharias | October 27, 2014

Sparking Democracy event educates ASU students about candidates

The Tempe Undergraduate Student Government held the first event of the week-long Sparking Democracy event outside of the Memorial Union to educate students on the candidates running in upcoming elections.

By Joey Hancock | October 27, 2014

Tempe Police: Man calls police for unwanted guest, has marijuana in pocket

A man called police to his residence for an unwanted guest, but officers noticed a plastic bag sticking out of his pocket.

By Ryan Davis | October 26, 2014

Fernando Ponce with ASU professor David Cherns and Nobel Laureate Hiroshi Amano in front of Gammage Auditorium. (Photo Courtesy of Fernando Ponce)

ASU professor researches LED technology

Physics professor Fernando Ponce has worked with some of this year's Nobel Laureates in his years researching Gallium Nitride LED technology.

By Megann Phillips | October 26, 2014

(Left to right) Chuck Robel, Leonard Berry and Brian Gentile will be inducted into W.P. Carey School of Business's Hall of Fame. (Photos Courtesy of W. P. Carey School of Business)

ASU Alumni to be honored at Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Three ASU alumni will be honored on Oct. 30 at McCord Hall for their work in business.

By Jonathan Williams | October 26, 2014

Police apprehend a protestor on Saturday night at Washington and First Street during the Downtown Zombie Walk on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014.Wearing a pig mask, several police officers subdue the protestor. (Photo by Jonathan Williams)

Phoenix police, protestors clash in downtown Phoenix

Tempers flared between Phoenix Police and demonstrators protesting police brutality in downtown Phoenix Saturday night.

By Jonathan Williams | October 25, 2014

Zombie Walk 6 sends undead lurking through downtown Phoenix

Just in time for Halloween, the undead come back to life for a good cause in downtown Phoenix.

By Jessica Suerth | October 25, 2014

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

Impeached senator plans to appeal Tempe USG ruling after violations explained

Former Senator Isabelle Murray is weighing her options and is planning to appeal her impeachment after looking into the articles of impeachment and grounds that were brought against her.

By Joey Hancock | October 24, 2014

Tyrice Thompson (right) with his son Takai and his father Richard. Tyrice, a former ASU football player, died on Feb. 2 after being attacked while working as a bouncer at Martini Ranch in Scottsdale. (Photo Courtesy of Kathy Starr)

Man sentenced for death of former ASU football player Tyrice Thompson

Ian MacDonald was sentenced to 18 years in prison for stabbing and killing former ASU football player Tyrice Thompson in January 2013.

By Matthew Tonis | October 24, 2014

A group of ASU students are rallying for the creation of a vegan dining hall. Current dining halls offer few options for vegans and vegetarians.Caption 2:
ASU dining halls offer a variety of foods but most contain meats. ASU students are rallying for the creation of an all-vegan dining hall that can cater to vegan and vegetarian students.

ASU students drive campaign for establishment of all-vegan dining hall

An ASU student is spearheading efforts to have an all-vegan dining hall established on campus through a 1,000-signature petition.

By Emi Kamezaki | October 23, 2014

ASU Health Services offers flu shot clinics for students

Even though flu season has begun, there have been no reported cases of the flu in Arizona.

By Corina Vanek | October 23, 2014

Superintendent candidate, ASU professor David Garcia discusses state education goals

ASU associate professor David Garcia is ready to take the next step and work to provide better education in the state of Arizona through fixing the school grading system and providing a better education to all Arizona students.

By Joey Hancock | October 23, 2014

Tempe Police: Man runs through trailer park to evade police

A Phoenix man sped up and attempted to evade officers after they turned on their lights and sirens as a signal for him to pull over

By Ryan Davis | October 23, 2014

ASU Center for Science and Imagination shares optimistic future in new anthology

ASU's Center for Science and the Imagination celebrated its new anthology Hieroglyph with Changing Hands Bookstore at the Crescent Ballroom on Wednesday.

By Rachael Tashbook | October 22, 2014

Tempe Police: Man ignores 'Do Not Enter' signs

A 26-year-old Fountain Hills man crossed light rail tracks despite signs indicating pedestrians were not welcome.

By Ryan Davis | October 22, 2014

Starbucks at the Memorial Union in Tempe. The Starbucks and ASU online degree partnership starts at the beginning of session B. (Photo by Ryan Liu)

ASU, Starbucks partnership cemented as Starbucks employees start session B classes

The ASU and Starbucks partnership giving Starbucks employees discounted bachelor's degrees is now in full swing.

By Justin Toscano | October 22, 2014

ASU bells chime to connect students with tradition

Every day at 5 p.m., the ASU carillon plays a few of the several hundred pre-recorded songs.

By Ksenia Maryasova | October 22, 2014

New ASU group educates Tempe Boys & Girls Club students

The ASU organization Student Educators for Cultural Awareness teaches students at the Boys & Girls Club in Tempe about different countries.

By Savannah Harrelson | October 22, 2014

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

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