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Marston Exploration Theater showcases 3-D astronomy shows

The Marston Exploration Theater has just released new 3-D astronomy shows that give the audience the sensation of traveling in space.

By Kelcie Grega | March 27, 2014

This class of psychology majors created a close-knit, welcoming, and comedic classroom environment which seems perfect to study research methods. (Photo by Rachel Nemeh)

Lake Havasu campus acts as example of new ASU campus model

ASU is developing a new model for a university campus after being challenged by the Arizona Board of Regents. The ASU Colleges at Lake Havasu City is based on this model.

By Shelby Slade | March 27, 2014

Presidential candidate Nicolas Parra responds to one of his opposing candidates with a question of his own during the USG debates on Wednesday night. (Photo by Micaela Rodriguez)

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government presidential candidates debate transparency, tuition

The three candidates for Tempe Undergraduate Student Government president took the stage Wednesday afternoon to debate topics concerning students at the Tempe campus.

By Joey Hancock | March 26, 2014

Undergraduate Student Government West hopefuls debate student issues

USG West presidential candidates met Wednesday to discuss their campaign platforms and address questions from students.

By Melissa Stewart | March 26, 2014

Tempe Police: Man tells officers he is hiding from FBI, Snoop Dogg's hit man

Tempe Police arrested a 35-year-old man after he was found trespassing in a backyard and told officers he was hiding from the FBI and Snoop Dogg's hit man.

By Chelsey Ballarte | March 26, 2014

Avent and her brother Bryant have lived with their grandparents since they were children. Loretta calls them "grandwonders" instead of grandchildren. (Photo of Becca Smouse)

Student raised by her grandparents strives to create a community

Brittany Avent, an interdisciplinary studies junior, has been working to create the Grandfamily Students Club for students and faculty who were raised by their grandparents to connect and share their experiences.

By Emily Mahoney | March 26, 2014

Robert Soares and Alexis Kramer made sure everything went smoothly and that guests had a great time during the Honoring Empowered Women Reception on Tuesday night at the Downtown Phoenix Campus. (Photo by Brittany Schmus)

HE(W)R event celebrates women with poetry, music

Part of Women's HERstory month, an event at the Downtown campus honored women in leadership roles Tuesday.

By Rashinda Bankhead | March 25, 2014

The ASU Tempe panel listens as students from other Arizona universities speak on behalf of their school's proposed tuition rates. (Photo by Taylor Bahrijczuk)

ABOR meets with students, discusses tuition recommendations

The Arizona Board of Regents met with students at the three state universities to discuss any issues they may have as the decision on proposed tuition increases nears.

By Joey Hancock | March 25, 2014

Former ESPN announcer Stephen A. Smith gave a speech and answered questions at ASU's Sun Devil Fitness Complex on March 25. (Photo by Mario Mendez)

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith shares life lessons with ASU students

Students gathered to learn from sports journalist and ESPN star Stephen A. Smith on Tuesday thanks to the Tempe Undergraduate Student Government.

By Ashley Incardone | March 25, 2014

Shopper Jen Dewey purchases one of Peanut Butter Americano's products at Tempe Farmers Market. (Photo by Ryan Liu)

ASU alumnus creates PB Americano nut butter for a cause

ASU alumnus Jeff Malkoon started making flavored peanut butter after visiting South America and is using part of his profits to better the living conditions of people throughout the continent.

By Joey Hancock | March 25, 2014

ASU organization CompuGirls brings high-tech education to girls in under-resourced communities

CompuGirls teaches high school girls about technological concepts such as audio and video editing, virtual design and computer programming.

By Megann Phillips | March 25, 2014

Tempe Police: Man punches bus stop victim, steals alcohol, flees

Tempe Police arrested a 40-year-old man after they say he punched a bus rider in the nose and ran off with the victim's alcohol.

By Chelsey Ballarte | March 25, 2014

Student club Gameineers plays video games, learns life skills

ASU video game enthusiasts have worked together to produce a YouTube channel and socialize.

By Melissa Stewart | March 25, 2014

Serigy Shtukarin, Center for Political Studies, Donetsk, Volunteer at the Open World Program, speaks of the economical corruption of Putin. He says, "Russians are very sensitive to this issue, and Putin is sensitive to sanctions that block him from access to his money." Though, despite Putin's dictatorship, he tells us there are organizations that advocate for the people. (Photo by Rachel Nemeh)

Ukrainian delegates visit ASU to discuss education, political situation

Ukrainian delegates visited ASU to discuss problems with education policy and plans to improve those policies in the future.

| March 24, 2014

Study shows security agents cannot match faces to pictures

ASU professor Stephen Goldinger and LSU professor Megan Papesh's research reveals that it is difficult for people to match photo IDs to faces.

By Chelsey Ballarte | March 24, 2014

ASU celebrates archaeology month with hands-on festival

ASU ended its archaeology month with fun hands-on activities for kids and adults at the Deer Valley Rock Art Center on Saturday.

By Adriana Loya | March 24, 2014

Out of the Darkness Walk touches crowd at Tempe campus

ASU hosted its third annual Out of the Darkness Walk to raise suicide prevention awareness Sunday on the Tempe campus.

By Kelcie Grega | March 24, 2014

Clinton family inspires students to make a change during CGI U 2014

The Clinton family spent the weekend at ASU for the seventh annual Clinton Global Initiative University meeting.

| March 23, 2014

Tempe Police: Man drives under the influence, has warrant for his arrest

Tempe Police arrested a 21-year-old man after they say he crashed into a wall.

By Adriana Loya | March 23, 2014

SLIDESHOW: Flying Samaritans provide free medical care for underserved Mexican communities

After losing his entire right leg, Francisco Javier Coronado Galindo received a prosthesis at no cost with the help of a local prosthetics lab and the Flying Samaritans.

| March 21, 2014

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