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The urban heat island effect could increase summer and night temperatures between 2 and 7 degrees, according to researchers. (Photo by Jenn Allen)

Extreme temperatures pose danger for students early in year

Students, especially those from cooler climates, are cautioned to be extra careful and aware of heat-related illnesses.

By Corina Vanek | August 25, 2014

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government implements One University Meeting, appropriations overhaul

Tempe USG President Cassidy Possehl is implementing a new process for student organizations to receive funding and announced new One University Meeting.

By Joey Hancock | August 24, 2014

Hinkel speaking about the Hypatia Catalog at the Cool Stars 18 convention in Flagstaff in June. (Photo Courtesy of Natalie Hinkel)

ASU alumna catalogs astronomical amount of star data

A new star catalog created by an ASU graduate may revolutionize the way we think about the night sky.

By Megann Phillips | August 24, 2014

Downtown Phoenix demonstrators protest shooting of mentally ill woman

A crowd of nearly 100 people protested the officer-involved shooting of Michelle Cusseaux.

By Jonathan Williams | August 23, 2014

(Left to right) Maddie Rufo, Kendra Clement and Cheyenne Smith sing a cup song. They are from AZ Golden Rule Education Efforts (A.G.R.E.E.), where they teach students the golden rule. (Photo by Edward Hernandez)

ASU students remember tragedy, strive for interfaith unity at the Day of SEVA

Students remember the Sikh temple shooting tragedy in Wisconsin by engaging in service and having interfaith dialogues to promote unity.

| August 23, 2014

Junior Travis Stroman, along with other Ncounter employees, pours water on Tempe community members on Saturday, Aug. 23 as a part of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Ncounter matched the donations that community members gave at the event. (Photo by Sawyer Hardebeck)

Ncounter brings ice bucket challenge to Mill Avenue

Local breakfast and brunch restaurant, Ncounter, Downtown Tempe Community members and Mill Avenue visitors participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

By William Parker | August 23, 2014

Underage drinking was heavily targeted by the safe and sober program. (Photo by Ryan Liu)

Tempe Safe and Sober Campaign resumes for second year

The Tempe Police Department launched the 2014 Safe and Sober campaign on the first day of classes at ASU.

By Megann Phillips | August 21, 2014

A freshly made drink sits on the counter at the Starbucks Truck at Tempe. A full menu of drinks will be available for order. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Starbucks launches first mobile coffee cart at ASU

ASU, James Madison University and Coastal Carolina University are the first universities to have a moving coffee cart to better reach busy students.

By Elissa Harrison | August 21, 2014

Undergraduate Student Government Preview

The Downtown, West and Polytechnic campuses have many projects and policies they are working on for the fall semester, including building business, transparency and student interaction.

By Joey Hancock | August 21, 2014

Expanded Walk-Only Zones created to ease campus traffic

Students must walk bikes on parts of Palm Walk and Tyler Mall beginning Thursday.

By Savannah Harrelson | August 21, 2014

ASU professor develops possible cure for Ebola virus

After the recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa, ASU professor Charles Arntzen's Ebola treatment was used on several affected by the virus.

By Justin Toscano | August 21, 2014

Student pinning where they are from on to the Stub Hubz map.

ASU earns top entrepreneurship honors

Entrepreneurship at ASU builds successful businesses and brings childhood friends closer together.

By Jonathan Williams | August 20, 2014

ASU students talk drug policy at the Capitol

The Students for Sensible Drug Policy will be lobbying national leaders in Washington, D.C. with the hope of creating new drug policies.

By William Parker | August 20, 2014

Change in ID requirement law brings 'unintended consequences'

Out-of-state students find problems after new ID requirement to purchase alcohol goes into effect.

By Corina Vanek | August 20, 2014

Oscar Wylde and Vegas Banger, Caked Up, perform live for ASU students at the annual Fall Welcome Concert on Tuesday, Aug. 19. (Photo by Andrew Nicla)

ASU Welcome Week gives freshmen, students first look at University

With many events spread across the four campuses, ASU Welcome Week gave students the opportunity to explore opportunities and connect with new friends.

By Andrew Nicla | August 20, 2014

Tempe resident Jene Cornow talks to Julie Newberg, a member of ASU’s media relations team, and ASU Police Department Sargent Dan Macias about what is like to live in a neighborhood so close to a major university. (Photo by Peter Mare)

Tempe Police, ASU walk to connect local neighborhoods

Tempe Police, the City of Tempe and ASU organized a Welcome Back Walk to reach out to Tempe residents and ensure their safety.

By Ksenia Maryasova | August 19, 2014

ASU students react to expanded Phoenix parking meter hours

Starting Monday, parking rates in downtown Phoenix will remain active from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Monday, rather than being free on weekends and after 5 p.m. as they previously were.

By Shelby Slade | August 18, 2014

ASU football defensive backs battle for playing time

As practice shifts back to Tempe, positional battles in the defensive backfield have intensified.

By Matthew Tonis | August 18, 2014

ASU football runs out of the Pat Tillman tunnel before the Pac-12 Championship game, Saturday Dec. 7 2013. (Dominic Valente/ The State Press)

ASU football ranked No. 19 in preseason AP poll

After receiving just 53 votes in the AP Top 25 preseason poll in 2013, the Sun Devils open up the season at No.

| August 17, 2014

ASU football's redshirt senior starting quarterback Taylor Kelly and redshirt junior backup quarterback Mike Bercovici practice at Camp Tontozona. Both have been admitted to the first cohort of the University's new Sports Law and Business program. (Photos by Andrew Ybanez)

ASU football's Taylor Kelly and Mike Bercovici admitted to Sports Law and Business Program

ASU will debut its new Sports Law and Business program this fall, and two ASU quarterbacks are among its first students.

| August 14, 2014

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