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Sunset Dr near Adelphi Commons. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Lighting around Adelphi Commons draws concerns after recent sexual assault

After the recent assault near Adelphi Commons, students who walk along Sunset Boulevard, which runs behind the complex, are concerned about the lighting and safety in the area.

By Ryan Davis | September 23, 2014

Najla Abdalla stands in front of the Islamic Community Center in Tempe while wearing her abaya, a robe-like dress, worn by some women in parts of the Muslim world, including North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. (Photo by Andrew Nicla)

ASU student finds success after fleeing Iraq

Najla Abdalla traveled thousands of miles to the U.S. after she and her family fled Baghdad, Iraq, in 2003. Adjusting to the culture in the U.S. has proved to be a struggle for her.

By Andrew Nicla | September 23, 2014

ASU mascot Sparky stands in front of student section at the home game against Weber State on Aug. 28. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU Downtown student ticketing process expedited for UCLA game

Are you a downtown campus student in need of a ticket for Thursday's "blackout" game against UCLA? Better hurry- you have less than two hours to reserve a spot.

| September 23, 2014

Intramural referee Daniel Oldmixon makes a call on a play at an intramural soccer game on Feb. 17. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU intramurals improved with REC*IT app

A new app called REC*IT can help students connect to information and each other regarding intramural sports at ASU.

By Rachael Tashbook | September 22, 2014

Former GPSA President Megan Fisks (left) poses with the current GPSA President German Cadenas at the Graduate Student Center in Tempe on Monday, Sept. 22, 2014. They both were influential in passing the pay-raise approved for teacher assistants at ASU. (Photo by Shiva Balasubramanian)

Athletic fee money raises teaching assistants' pay

The athletic fee implemented this fall is starting to pay off, because teaching assistants will be receiving raises during the next pay cycle.

By Joey Hancock | September 22, 2014

The Morrison Institute for Public Policy hosts Arizona's first citizens initiative review, Sept. 18-21, 2014. Participants from a random pool participated in reviewing Proposition 487 which is about government pensions. (Photo by Tynin Fries)

Morrison Institute hosts citizen's initiative review to help inform Arizona voters

A citizen panel consisting of 20 representative Phoenix voters crafted a report on the pros and cons of Proposition 487 for pension reform, after four days of informational presentations and group activities.

By Emi Kamezaki | September 21, 2014

Sexual Safety Committee formed to combat assault, Title IX issues

Tempe USG President Cassidy Possehl has formed a seven-member committee to address the growing issues of sexual assault and Title IX violations surrounding ASU.

By Joey Hancock | September 21, 2014

ASU researchers find pros, cons of health-tracking apps

Should you use your smartphone to track your eating habits, or is there a better way to do it?

By Megann Phillips | September 21, 2014

Tempe Police: Man shoves officer, calls him racist

A Phoenix man was arrested on Mill Avenue after calling the officer racist and shoving him to the point of knocking him over.

By Joey Hancock | September 21, 2014

ASU alumna organizes fun day on the lake for children in group homes

ASU alumna organized a day on the lake for the children who live in group homes to help them gain new experiences and learn new skills.

By Ksenia Maryasova | September 20, 2014

HARD WORK: Construction workers attend to the Western embankment of Tempe Town Lake on Friday morning. Restoration of the lake is set to be finished in November. (Photo by Serwaa Adu-Tutu)

Tempe Town Lake safe for triathlon, race to go on as planned

The Life Time Tri triathlon will move on as scheduled after E. Coli levels in Tempe Town Lake return to normal.

By Kelcie Grega | September 20, 2014

ASU rededicates building plaque in honor of Vietnam War hero

ASU rededicated the Sutton Hall plaque in honor of William C. Sutton with family and others in attendance at a special ceremony on the Polytechnic campus.

By William Parker | September 19, 2014

Elizabeth Whitton poses next to the Newman Center at University Drive and College Avenue in Tempe. Whitton decided to give up two years of her life to do missionary work at ASU. (Photo by Ryan Liu)

ASU alumna returns to give back as Catholic FOCUS missionary

ASU alumna returns to campus to do missionary work to better the student body.

By Elissa Harrison | September 18, 2014

Tempe Police: Man urinates, tries to snort cocaine behind restaurant

Phoenix man tries to snort cocaine off of his cell phone after urinating behind My Big Fat Greek Restaurant on Mill Avenue.

By Joey Hancock | September 18, 2014

Activists of the United Students Against Sweatshops organization made a Valentine’s Day card to deliver to President Crow on Feb. 14. The organization wants ASU to end its contract with VF Corporation brands sold on campus. (Photo by Alexis Macklin)

ASU student organization has success against sweatshops

ASU club campaigned for a year to remove products from the bookstore and the University responded.

By Jonathan Williams | September 18, 2014

Tempe Police are looking for this man, suspected of being involved in a shooting in Tempe on Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of Tempe Police)

Police arrest men involved in Tempe shooting

Three suspects fled the scene after a man was shot at a Tempe gas station, and police pursued the suspects to Sky Harbor Airport.

By Shelby Slade and Joey Hancock | September 18, 2014

The 4MM jetpack designed by graduate student Jason Keretes could possibly help soldiers and athletes.

ASU student develops 4MM jetpack that blows people away

An ASU engineering student has developed a jetpack that enables its users to run a four-minute mile.

By Megann Phillips | September 17, 2014

Tractors stand on the new site where apartments that are going to be built on Weber and Scottsdale roads. (Photo by Emily Johnson)

New Tempe housing development to break ground next week

Developers will break ground for 38 single-family homes north of ASU campus Sept. 22.

By Corina Vanek | September 17, 2014

Tempe Police: Man 'trippin' on meth he bought at liquor store

A Tempe man originally told police he found several baggies of meth behind a dumpster, but then said he bought them at the liquor store.

By Joey Hancock | September 17, 2014

Bicycling getting better around Tempe campus

The Tempe City Council is taking steps toward making the city safer to bike for cyclists.

By William Parker | September 17, 2014

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